Roosevelt as perpetual candidate sparks anti New Deal critique
A critique claims President Roosevelt aims for a fourth term and a permanent Democratic presidency. It accuses his circle of packing conventions and elections, denying capable opposition, and portraying the president as indispensable while party leaders contest his dominance. Also notes social visits by local residents Frances, Abbie Cook, Goode and Frice families.
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Roosevelt
Democratic Party
New Deal
Mr. Roosevelt
House of Representatives
United States Senate
S. A
PTA TO STAGE OLD TIME GOAT ROPING AND BARBECUE
Harper PTA plans a one day event at Stewart's Grove on August 5 to raise funds for the school by hosting goat roping events girls and boys races greased hog and horse racing and a dance at Bein's Hall proceeds support the school lunch room and other needs. The program starts about 1 p m with a grand entry then races and roping events. A dance at Bein's Hall after the events benefits the PTA. Mrs Gordon Harper notes a letter from son Aubrey stationed in England marking ten weeks since contact.
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PTA
Stewart’s Grove
Ways and Means
Harper
P.T.A. Treasury
Stewart's Grove
the Herald
Gordon Harper
Aubrey
England
The
Herald
Commissioners Grant Permission For Big Flat To Build Telephone Lines
Gillespie County commissioners court approved a petition by Big Flat community residents to construct telephone lines. The document lists signatories and details financial reports from county officials including the treasurer Elgin Crenwelge and a road fund balance of 29,000 dollars.
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Big Flat
Gillespie County Commissioners Court
K. F. Pressler
Paul Pressler
W. F. Pressler
Clemens Immel
Carlos A. Grote
Alex R. Grote
Anna Stahl
Kurt C. Eckhart
Udo Henke
Nolin Althaus
Marlin Althaus
Elgin Crenwelge
Court House & Jail
General County
Saipan Hub Emerges as Pacific War Key Naval Target
Report cites Saipan as the biggest naval task force’s focus in the Pacific struggle. Proximity to Bonin Islands and 600 miles from retained area raise expectations of major air and land operations. Observers mention envisioned Superfortresses and intensified carrier actions near the Philippines.
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Philippines
Bonins
Atepe
Alam
Katherine
Enc
Ethey Teeees
Ovidas
Biak
Gaines
Ram and Ewe Sale at Junction Set for July 28
The 3rd Annual Ram and Ewe Sale at Junction will feature more than 225 rams and 50 ewes from Texas Delaine breeders. Animals will be classified by Dr. J. C. Miller and J. M. Jones while committees led by Roy Marr, Herbert Simon, and Clint Brown organize the event at Hill Country Fair Grounds. Auctioneer Nelson Johnson will oversee sales as buyers from across the wool regions participate.
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Texas
Hill Country Fair
Junction
Texas Delaine Breeders Association
Clint Brown
Clyde Glimp
J. E. Tatum
Oscar Carpenter
J. C. Miller
J. M. Jones
Nelson Johnson
State
New Mexico
Hill Country Cowboy Meeting Opens August 6 At Mountain Home
The 6th Annual Hill Country Cowboy Meeting starts August 6 at the Tabernacle near Mountain Home and runs one week. Weekday programs begin 6 p.m. with supper on the grounds. children’s hour 7 to 8 45 p.m.. main services 9 p.m. Sunday services at 11 a.m., 3 p.m., and 9 p.m. Preachers include Rev. P. B. Hill Rev. L. V. Spellman and Dr. Douglas Carver. public invited.
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Tabernacle
Mountain Home
P. B. Hill
L. V. Spellman
Douglas Carver
Harper Lions Hear Committee Reports Wednesday night
About fifty members and guests attended the bi monthly Harper Lions Club meeting at Clouds Cafe. Guest speaker was R L Kott chief clerk Gillespie County Rationing Board, with Adele Scarborough addressing the gathering. Five new members were reported pending: G D Lennon Carlos Parker R E Bode Ben Arnold and Charles Barrett.
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Harper Lions Club
Cloud’s Cafe
R. L. Kott
Gillespie County Rationing Board
Adele Scarborough
Harper
Ration Board
Clinton Brown
G. D. Lennon
Carlos Parker
R. E. Bode
Ben Arnold
Charles Barrett
Lions Education Committee
Gilbert Andereggz
Frank Staudt
Community Betterment Committee
J. J. Rogers
Civic Improvements Committee
Floy Bode
U. S. Army
Sgt
Marshall Brown
Lion
E. R. Brown
Pvt
Paul Reed
Lion John S. Whitewood
Billie Brown
W. A. Brown
R. A. Allen
First Baptist Church of
Gillespie County Selectees Inducted Into Armed Forces
A large group of Gillespie County selectees passed pre induction physicals and were sent to Fort Sam Houston last Thursday for induction. The list includes Clarence E Jung Edward F F Stein Jr Sidney H Grona Armo Lee Baethge Erwin Monroe Baethge Frank Wehmeyer Alton E Wilke Gilbert H Mayer Roman A Stehling Milton A Pehl Willie L Ellebracht Norbert P Hartmann William T Casper Ernst F Knoll Charlie E Kaiser Levy W Ersch and Francis V B Stehling. Ersch and Stehling were transferred to Gillespie County from Junction.
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Gillespie County
Fort Sam Houston
Clarence E. Jung
Edward F. F. Stein Jr
Sidney H. Grona
Armo Lee Baethge
Erwin Monroe Baethge
Frank Wehmeyer
Alton E. Wilke
Gilbert H Mayer
Roman A. Stehling
Milton A. Pehl
Willie L. Ellebracht
Norbert P. Hartmann
William T. Casper
Ernst F. Knoll
Charlie E. Kaiser
Levy W. Ersch
Francis V. B. Stehling
Ersch and
Stehling
Junction
Preinduction Physical Given Number of Gillespie County Registrants
A number of Gillespie County registrants took their preinduction physical at Fort Sam Houston on Wednesday of this week. The list includes George F. Nicholas Harvey C. Roeder William E. Stevens Jr. Victor A. Stahl and others. Local social and visiting notes follow with Kerrville and San Antonio trips and medical visits.
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Gillespie County
Fort Sam Houston
George F. Nicholas
Harvey C. Roeder
William E. Stevens Jr
Victor A. Stahl
Harvey H. Kramer
Hugo L. Arlitt
Milton O. Usener
Clifton W. Arbelger
Robert A. Lehne
Hubert F. Rahe
Felix E. E. Neffendorf
Clifton E. Frantzen
Alex E. Segner
Marvin A. Ahrens
Robert W. Halfmann
Wallace Lively
Edward F. F. Stein
Walter H. Langehennig
Alfred H. Meier
Milton E. Boos
Tosca School Tax Election Authorized for Aug 5 1944
County Judge Henry Hirsch orders a school tax election for Tosca Common County Line School District residents in Gillespie and Blanco Counties on Saturday August 5 1944. Voters decide if the current 25 cent rate on the hundred dollar valuation should rise to 50 cents. K F Pressler named presiding officer and will appoint two clerks to assist.
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Henry Hirsch
Tosca Common County
Gillespie
Blanco
Tosca
K. F. Pressler
Fredericksburg Lutheran Brotherhoods Meet at Crabapple Sunday
Fredericksburg Federation of Lutheran Brotherhoods plans a July 23 meeting at St. John s Church Crabapple with a barbecue supper and program. Dr A G Wiederanders of Texas Lutheran College will deliver the principal address with four students and H H Ochs president of Texas Lutheran Brotherhoods expected to attend. Delegations from Kerrville Mason Llano Bethany and Zions Brotherhoods are expected.
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Fredericksburg
Harper School voters approve maintenance tax and debt plan
A special Harper Independent School District election approved a maintenance tax at 1.00 per 100 valuation and the assumption of bonded indebtedness by large margins 117 36 for the tax and 118 36 for debt. The tax funds will equip the district with new school buses amid highway patrol condemnation of older units. Superintendent William Root praised for improvements. Oliver Roberts of Hondo visited, with Mrs. Roberts continuing to San Antonio.
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Harper School
Harper Independent School District
Harper
ODT
State Highway Patrol
Supt. Wm. Root
Gillespie County Tax Report Highlights Record Payments
The Gillespie County Commissioners Court approved the annual tax report showing most residents paid 1943 state, county and school taxes. Delinquencies remain on oil leases and unknown addresses, with forecasts of continued collections and a 1944 tax rate likely unchanged at 47 cents. An election in Cherry Spring district seeks a 15 to 25 cent school tax increase, with presiding Judge Wm. Bratherich and two clerks to oversee. Father Francis Ledwig seeks medical treatment in Temple.
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Gillespie County
Wm. M. Petmecky
Gillespie County Commissioners’ Court
State
Fredericksburg Chamber Seeks Hunting Leases for Fall
The Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce reports a flood of hunter requests for fall hunting privileges. Landowners are urged to list available hunting acreage with the chamber, with no charge to owners. The office has long aided hunters in securing leases, and inquiries suggest a large season ahead.
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Fredericksburg
Chamber of Commerce
Democratic Primary Election Near Gillespie County
Citizens in Gillespie County face the Democratic primary next Saturday seeking a choice in selecting state officials. Voters are urged to participate to influence the slate at the upcoming statewide contest.
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Texas
Gillespie County
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