Stimson faces questions on aid to Britain and training
Senate Military Affairs Committee questions Stimson about aid to Britain based on utility, compulsory military training for Americans, allowance of Allied ships in U.S. ports, and whether he is a war monger. critics argue such moves threaten neutrality and national defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stimson
Senate Military Affairs Committee
Britain
United States
America
New Deal
England
For Sale Peaches and Dance at White Oak Pavilion
Large Alberta peaches for sale next week at Anton S ueidzinsky’s place Route 1 Fredericksburg. Edgar Friesenhahn and his Accordion Band from New Braunfels perform for a dance at White Oak pavilion Sunday night July 21 at six. Barbecue and cold drinks on the grounds. School trustees invite attendance. Visitors Mrs. M Jobes and Mrs. Melba Johnson of Junction, with Mrs. Homer Pugh of Denton, visiting Mr. and Mrs. Sam Parker this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anton S@ueidtzinsky
Route 1
Fredericksburg
Edgar Friesenhahn
New Braunfels
White Oak Pavilion
Homer Pugh
Denton
Sam Parker
Sunday Mass Schedule and Weekday Bell Times
The notice lists Sunday Masses at 9 30 with a 830 service on the third Sunday and feast days as announced. Weekday schedule notes bells at 730 with Mass following immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mase
First Baptist Church Sunday Services Notice
The Friendly Church schedules Sunday School at 10 a m Morning Service at 11 a m and Evening Worship at 7 p m led by Pastor Frank Nixon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
the Friendly Church
Frank Nixon
Harper Methodist Church Sunday Services and Sunday School
Harper Methodist Church offers worship at 9 a.m. and Sunday School at 10 a.m. on the second, third and fourth Sundays of each month.
LUTS ERAN CHURCH Welter C Probst Pastor
Church notice lists Welter C and Probst as pastors with Sunday School and worship times. Sunday service at 10 30 am and 8 pm on fourth Sunday. Garman Services on first Sunday. 44 84 appears as a fee or offering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eran Church Welter
Unday
Let
Garman
Gillespie County Mutual Aid Insurance Annual Meeting
Gillespie County Mutual Aid Insurance Association held its annual meeting at Peters Hall with 18 members present, a quorum shortfall led to a constitutional suspension, and members discussed amendments to age limits, policy denominations, and entrance fees. The board was empowered to draft constitutional changes and adjust policies to meet state requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie County Mutual Aid Insurance Association
Peter’s Hall
Otto Henke
Wm. Dietel
Joe Heep
Oscar Krauskopf
Fritz Knust
Gillespie County
Board of Directors
State Board of Insurance Commission
State Board
State Commission of Insurance
Henke
Hugo Weinheimer
Power Club at Kerrville under Blanchard Roessner management
Information released for publication last week shows The Power Club in Kerrville being managed by Leo J. Blanchard and Henry Roessner of Fredericksburg with new organizers planning bookings. Jack Allen of Austin will book orchestras while Blanchard continues redesigning the venue and schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kerrville
Leo J. Blanchard
Henry Roessner
Fredericksburg
Alg
Tommy
Jack Allen
Austin
Blanchard
Crenwelge Wins Gillespie County 1940 4-H Club Trip
Wesley Crenwelge, son of Mr and Mrs Erwin Crenwelge, was chosen to represent Gillespie County on the District Seven Texas 4-H Club Boys Educational Trip for 1940. The 12 day tour covers the corn belt, with stops from Brownwood to Oklahoma City and Brownwood again, under county agent F N Newsom and a team of agents. A truck provided by C B Edwards will transport 22 boys and five agents at 10c per mile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley
Erwin Crenwelge
Gillespie County
Texas
Hy. Grote
Brownwood
Ft. Worth
Dallas
Mt. Pleasant
Texarkana
Hot Spring
National Park
Mammoth Cave National Park
Chicago
Lake Michigan
Ames
State College
Kansas City
Stockyards
Joplin
Oklahoma City
Crenwelge
Otto Henke
G. F Henke
F. N Newsom
Mason County
Elmo V. Cook
Eastland County
R F. McSwain
Gillespie County Gets 160 More REA Electric Miles
Arthur Stehling announced that Pedernales Electric Cooperative would receive 610000 in Rural Electrification Administration funds to add about 160 miles of lines in Gillespie County and enhance service for roughly 300 rural families. Lee McWilliams said construction could start soon pending right of way agreements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Stehling
Pedernales Electric Cooperative Inc
Stehling
Crabapple
Lee McWilliams
McWilliams
Rural Electrification Administration
Washington
Union
Pedernales Electric Coop
Coop
Gillespie County
Confirmation Services Held At Lutheran Church
Confirmation services were held at the Lutheran Church Sunday by Rev. W. C. Probst. A class of old Billie Grosenbacher, Henig, Shavold Rahe, Minnie Moel-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Church
W. C. Probst
Billie Grosenbacher
Henig
Shavold Rahe
Minnie Moel
Fight against poll taxes gains national support
The piece argues that poll taxes deny voting rights to impoverished Americans in eight states and urges support for Representative Geyer's Anti-Poll-Tax Bill. It condemns income-based disenfranchisement and warns against the dictatorship of a privileged minority over the poor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Representative Geyer
Congress
Debating Europe War Entry and Civilization
A critic questions calls for U S involvement in the European war arguing that entering would ruin peace and security. The speaker labels advocates as hysterical and un-American while condemning plans to destroy lives in the name of saving civilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
United States
Stalin
Europe
Silly talk of America as savior of civilization ends
A reflection questions U S claims of leading a civilized world amid domestic ills. The writer cites rising murders, divorces, jailed officials, corruption, and public cynicism, arguing the motive behind crusades for Europe’s salvation is doubtful and winds will shift tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Europe
United States
Stand Up to Struggle and Uphold Faith in God
A historic quotation urges perseverance and labor in the face of difficulty. It emphasizes bravery, action, and faith as essential to overcoming entrenched wrongs and long battles, ending with a call that tomorrow brings renewal and song. A second line references a Texas oil exploration note about a Forty 100 barrels pity produced Texas past five the Toman cusine found ises of new oil reserves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maltbie D. Babcock
Petaia Hat Fae 1988 Nearly or
Readable fragments hint at a historical note involving Petaia and a date around 1988, with unclear context and names obscured by OCR. This brief item records a archival reference without clear events or actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peta
Doss Common School District Votes on Higher Tax Rate
Voters in Doss Common School District petitioned County Judge Henry Hirsch to hold an election on July 27 at the Doss School House to decide whether the current 20 cent tax can be raised by up to 3 cents per 100 dollars, not exceeding 50 cents total, to augment state school funds. Alfred Sauer is the appointed presiding officer with two election judges and two clerks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Hirsch
Doss Common
Doss School House
Alfred Sauer
Sauer
Local National Farm Loan Assn to Hold Annual Meeting
Fredericksburg’s Local National Farm Loan Association marks its 1940 annual meeting on July 23 at the Palace Theatre. Since 1917 the group has made 576 Federal Land Bank loans totaling over 1.92 million dollars and 196 Land Bank Commissioner loans about 386 thousand dollars. The program includes reports, director elections, an address by A C Williams of The Federal Land Bank of Houston, talks by local agricultural and health officials, a Production Credit Association rep, a period for questions, and an agricultural film.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg National Farm Loan Association
Palace Theatre
Chr. Mathisen
Federal Land Bank
Land Bank Commissioner
Mathisen
A. C. Williams
Federal Land Bank of Houston
Agricultural Conservation Association
Production Credit Association
Texas
Larger School Apportionment In Texas County
Gillespie county will receive 1428 more from the state to operate its schools this year than last year based on same student count. State Superintendent L A Woods notes the per capita rise from 22 to 22.50 and credits improved management and teaching methods for Texas climbing to 18th in educational rank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Gillespie County
L. A. Woods
Supt. Woods
State Board of Education
Texas
Supt. Wood
Supt Woods
Woods
Students Get Wings At San Marcos
Forty five graduate and undergraduate students will receive their wings after completing the current summer flight training course offered at Southwest Texas State Teachers College in cooperation with the Civil Aeronautics Authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Marcos
Southwest Texas State Teachers College
Civil Aeronautics Authority
County Maintains Enviable Tax Record
Gillespie County reports a 97 percent current tax receipt rate at fiscal year end, with delinquent taxes from prior years and other taxes included in the annual Tax Assessor's report. The poll tax tally shows 3830 paid and 68 exemptions, totaling 3 898 receipts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie County
Wm. M. Petmecky
Comptroller’s
Austin
Public Hearing On County Budget Set For Aug 14th
Gillespie County commissioners adjourned a regular meeting after acting as a board of equalization to review tax assessments by Wm Petmecky. They ordered a public budget hearing for August 14 prepared by County Judge Henry Hirsch for the year ending June 30 1941. Regular monthly treasurer reports were approved and official salaries ordered paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie County Commissioners Court
Board of Equalization
Wm. M. Petmecky
Henry Hirsch
Otto M. Hahne
August D. Stahl
Elgin Crenwelge
Court House
County of
Gillespie
Justice of the Peace Act
Mergenthaler
Wm. Petmecky
Texas Home Loans Top 1,333 in May Across 121 Associations
The Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation reports 1,333 Texas home loans totaling 2,556,100 for May from 121 insured associations. May also saw 1,457,421 in new savings, with total deposits reaching 73,572,000 and 83,133 investors using thrift services. Assets stood at 96,745,000 on June 1, with both state and Federal charters included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Texas
Nugent Fallon
Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation
Insurance Corporation
Oil from seeps lubricated wagons on the old Spanish Trail
Oil from seeps near Nacogdoches was used to lubricate wagon axles on the old Spanish Trail as early as 1790.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nacogdoches
Randolph Field Trains Twenty Pilots for Long Term
Randolph Field reports twenty pilots completed training for long term operations. This milestone highlights ongoing aircrew development and readiness efforts.
Catholic Information Society Discussion Club Ad
A Harper Texas notice from St. Anthony's Church invites readers to contact the Discussion Club to receive true facts about Catholicism. It argues that Catholics join for belief, not worldly gain, and promises courteous letters explaining Catholic history and theology. Address: St. Anthony's Church, Harper, Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Anthony's Church
Harper, Texas
SWTTC Sees Record Graduate Enrollment In Summer Term
San Marcos July 9 SWTTC reports 325 graduate students from 1385 Texas towns and cities, the largest graduate enrollment since 1936. Dean Hopf and Chester Ochler are among summer enrollees as the term runs June 3 to July 13 with a second session July 15 to August 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Marcos
Texas
Southwest Texas State Teachers College
Hopf
Chester Ochler
Harper
A. A. Grusendorf
SWTTC
Oscar Stehling Family Relocates to San Antonio
Mr and Mrs Oscar Stehling and their family have moved to San Antonio about a month ago. He has taken a position with Heil Motors in used cars. The Stehling family previously resided in Fredericksburg and later Kerrville where Mr Stehling worked with Kerr County Motor Company for about six years. They leave many friends in the Hill Country wishing them success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Stehling
Kerrville
San Antonio
Stehling
Heil Motors
Fredericksburg
Kerr County Motor Company
Hill Country
Old Time Celebrities Appear in Crosby Film
Five vaudeville legends Eddie Leonard Blanche King Trixie Friganza Grace LaRue and Julian Eltinge join Bing Crosby and Gloria Jean in Universal's If I Had My Way at the Rialto Theatre Sunday and Monday Leonard and Miss Ring perform their famous speciality numbers from the vaudeville era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bing Crosby
Gloria Jean
Universal
Rialto Theatre
Eddie Leonard
Blanche King
Trixie Friganza
Grace LaRue
Julian Eltinge
Leonard
Miss Ring
Omer Cottle Treated For Appendicitis At Hospital
Omer Cottle was taken to Fredericksburg Hospital and Clinic Saturday for an appendicitis attack. He is reported to be doing very well at this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omer Cottle
Fredericksburg
Union Meeting Considered for Early August
A union gathering of the Methodist and Presbyterian churches is under study to be held in the first week of August on the Presbyterian Church lot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
Presbyterian Churches
Presbyterian Church
Carrol Bierschwab Celebrates Thirteenth Birthday
Carrol Bierschwab entertained a number of his little friends on Tuesday for his thirteenth birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrol Bierschwab
Carrol
Bank Statement for Gillespie County Texas 1940
Balance sheet shows assets total 130 726 78 with loans real estate 466 46 mortgage security 61 306 31 cash 35 00 and reserves. Liabilities list capital 25 000 surplus 6000 and profits 8830 87 with deposits 86 874 52 time certificates 4021 74 and other liabilities US gov 16 notes. Directors and officers certify accuracy on July 8 1940.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capital Stock
U. S. Gov. V.w
Texas
Gillespie
Chas. J. Whitewood
Jno
S. Morris
A. D
C. W. Granville
Dan Bierschwale dies after indigestion at Reser vation
Dan Bierschwale, 67, died Friday at 2 p m at his brother R G Bierschwale’s home in Reservation after a brief illness from acute indigestion. Born near Comfort on Black Creek, he moved to Harper County as a young man and never married. Active in the Baptist church, he assisted family ranch work. Funeral at Harper Baptist Church with Rev Whatley of Sunset Baptist officiating. Smith Funeral Home of Kerrville directed. Interment at Jesus Cemetery. Surviving siblings: J L G L Moses and B G.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Beirschwale
R. G. Bierschwale
Reservation
Dan
Black Creek
Comfort
Harper Country
Baptist Church
Harper Baptist Church
Whatley
Sunset Baptist Church
Smith Funeral Home
Kerrville
Jesus Surviving Brothers and Sisters
Moses and
B. G
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By Marie Winningham
M. Jobes
Melba Johnson
Junction
Our City
The
Gillespie Co. Mutual Aid Ins
Asia
Bard Top Power Club
Wesley Crenwelge
Nation
Corn Belt
Pedernales Electric Co-Op
Doss School
Oor
National Farm Loan Assn
Petmecky
Catholic Information
Mr. X
Hopf, Oehler
S.W.T.T.C
Crosby
First State Bank
State of Texas
Harper Herald
Dan Bierschwale
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