Gillespie County Fair Plans Promised Big Three Day Event
Gillespie County fair organizers announce plans for a three day event starting August 22 with a full program of races rodeo carnival and concerts. The Bar Association secretary DH Burgdorf says exhibits and commercial booths will attract county residents and visitors from surrounding areas. Fredericksburg bands and a junior concert band will provide music. officials invite communities to prepare exhibits showcasing local agriculture and industry.
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Gillespie County
Alegs
DH. Burgedorf
Bar Association
Fredericksburg
Alfred Pehl
American Legion Post
G. A. Hartman
O. H. Burgdorf
Church Notices And Schedules For Local Parishes
Sunday Masses and services listed for multiple churches include morning and evening sessions with specific times and feast day notes. Activities covered include Sunday school, Youth and Missionary groups, prayer meetings, and German services, with schedules for Luther League and church workers training.
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Sunda
Srd
Alo
Luther League
Women’s Missionary Society
Riverside Telephone Sets Splendid Record in Gillespie County
The county reports high tax collection with 60 percent of current on file as accuracy and efficiency noted. Bids are sought for a 23 mile rebuild of Riverside Telephone lines, moving along Highway 16 to the Maras Ranch, with specifics on post spacing and concrete filling.
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Gillespie
Teleptone Rato
Fron
Frederiksburg
Maras Ranch
Delinquent Taxes May Be Paid Without Penalty
A public notice states delinquent taxes may be paid without penalty before November 0 with no interest accruing. The change grants relief from penalties and interest, including personal property and poll taxes, amid calls for broader tax law relief.
Defense Bond Quiz and cashing rules
The article explains you may cash a Defense Savings Bond after 60 days for the full amount plus interest. It notes many owners do not cash bonds, choosing to help arm America. some arrange payroll withholdings via employers or banks to buy bonds or stamps.
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Defense
America
Lost mud and snow spare tire near Harper
A 6.00x16 mud and snow spare tire for a G M C pickup disappeared last weekend near Harper. Purchased from Max Lange, a liberal reward is offered for its return or any information. Contact Alf Kramer.
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G. M. C. Pickup
Harper
Max Lange
Alf
Kramer
O Daniel to Leave for Washington and a Governor’s Mansion Wedding
Gov. W Lee O Daniel plans to travel to Washington on August 4 to seek Senate qualification in Texas. On July 31 Molly O Daniel will wed Jack Wrather Jr at the governor’s mansion. Lieutenant Governor Coke R Stevenson will assume Texas governorship upon O Daniel’s departure.
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W. Lee O'Daniel
Washington
Texas
Molly O’daniel
O’daniel
Jack Wrather
Coke
R. Stevenson
Legion Meeting July 29 in Old Courthouse
The Louis Jordan Post announces the next regular American Legion meeting will be Tuesday night July 29 at eight o'clock in the old courthouse. The Auxiliary meets at the same time and place. Refreshments will follow. Election of officers is on the agenda. all members are urged to attend.
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Col
Josiah C. Wedgwood
Wedgwood Porcelain Family
England
John Bull
Uncle Sap
Wedgweru
Congress
Wedgwood
Wheeler
America
Union
United States
Benjamin Franklin
Colonel Wedgwood
Lord Vansittart
House of Lords
Reichswehr
Germany
Claude Auchinleck
Middle East
Europe
Lord Elibank
Harry Land
Louis Jordan Post
American Legion
Old Court House
Arkansas Pase Visitors Call On J. O. Mevene Household
Mrs Mattie Nelson and her son Louis visit with Mr and Mrs Joe Lianey and Miss Cleata Kenny from Aransas Pass at the home of Mrs Mra J O Mevene during a recent call.
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Mattie Nelson
Louis
Joe Lianey
Cleata Kenny
Aransas Pase
Ee Mra
J. O. Mevene
J. J. Gils
Noocae
Vedo
Kerrville Braves Fall in 10 Inning Hill Country Tilt
Kerrville led Boerne White Sox 1 0 through eight innings but dropped a 5 1 decision in ten. White Sox tied it in the ninth and erupted for four hits in the tenth. Manager Nelson Davis noted Kerrville had an open date and sought a non league game.
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Kerrville
Boerne White Sox
Kerrville Braves
White Sox
Nelson Davis
Red Cross Film Shown At Palace July 29th 1941
At the request of the local chapter of the American Red Cross the Palace theatre will show marching with old glory on July 29 1941. The patriotic film depicts how the Red Cross serves as friend and counselor to soldiers and answers the question how can I serve my country.
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The
American Red Cross
Palace Theatre
Red Cross
22nd Draft Call Set For August 14th
Gillespie County Draft Board received notice of the 22nd call to furnish two men for military training on August 14. Mrs J J Pickett of Harper reported her son was named honor man among 142 in his company for distinguished attention to duty.
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Gillespie County Draft Board
J. J. Pickett
Harper
U. S. Naval Training Station
Levens Family Note Mentions Fredericha
Fragmentary line mentions Mr and Mrs August Kirchhoff Levens and Fredericha in a genealogical or social notice context. No clear event or action is given, but names suggest a family record or announcement from a historical newspaper page.
Commissioners Hold Regular July Session in Gillespie County
County court met to review officers reports including treasurer balances across funds and to approve a nurse for overtime, set $53 monthly to janitor Wm Heimann, and certify assessments for 1940 tax rolls. Residents petitioned for a Gillespie County telephone line from Holmig Road to Frederickaburg with right‑of‑way terms approved.
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Gi Spite County Commissioners
Elgin O. Crenwelge
General County Fund
Court House & Jail
Wm. M. Petmecky
Henry Holy
Wm. Heimann
County Court House
Court House
Hiemann
Wm. Petmecky
Gillespie County
Holmig Road
Spindle Top
Frederickaburg
Canning
Hollmig
Pedernales
Koenig Place
Ransleben
Kerrville Road
Acusor-Collector
Defense United States Savings Bonds and Stamps
United States defense savings bonds and stamps program details outline purchase methods and eligibility. Government urges citizens to invest through designated banks and post offices to support wartime financing.
Kerrville Road Bid Request From State Highway Dept
The Kerrville area road project seeks bids as the State Highway Department initiates the contract for Kerrville road work. The Geisepie Protective Association approves hiring Robert Batteon of Cameron, Texas as special ranger, with duties beginning August 1 1941. Directors say Batteon’s appointment should improve protection and enforcement for association members and stock protection efforts. Local officers note the employment was agreed upon by members after prior delays due to organizational status.
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Local Stock Protective Association
Batte WU
State Catholic delegates attend annual convention
A Fredericksburg delegation traveled toward Pitot Point to attend the Catholic State convention, with events planned for Wednesday and Thursday. The article also notes a July road bid letting in Gillespie County for a five mile stretch on Highway 148, part of a 27 project slate totaling about 2.125 million dollars.
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Fredericksburgitizens
Pitot Point
Texas
Sherman
Analgst
Athole State Leawns
Staatsve Bard
Rye Hansens
Thersdaes
Minute Man statue featured in defense savings poster
The Treasury Department reproduces the Minute Man figure by Daniel Chester French in a Defense Savings poster. It urges purchase of Defense Bonds and Stamps at banks or post offices as essential for national defense.
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Treasury Department
Defense Savings
Daniel Chester French
America
First American Declaration of Independence Recited in Mecklenburg
A 1941 Ford News retrospective recalls Mecklenburg County North Carolina actions after Lexington and the Carolina skirmish. It notes how on April 6 1800 a fire would have altered the mythic origin of independence and describes Mecklenburg County’s early Committee of Safety declaring independence before the July 4 1776 continental declaration.
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Ford News
John McKnitt Alexander
Charlotte
North Carolina
United States
Lnd
Continental Congress
Philadelphia
Pitcairn
Royal Infantry
Lexington
Parker
Minutemen
Charlottetown
Mecklenburg County
Committee of Safety
Parish Picnic Planned by St Anthony's Young People
The Young People's Society of St Anthony's Parish schedules a picnic for next Sunday July 27 at Alfred Kramer’s park site. Guests bring food while the group provides tea and beverages for all attending.
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Young People’s Society of
St. Anthony's Parish
Alfred Kramer
Bach Family
Sunda
Adferd Noame's
Honest questions about Catholic beliefs and practices
The text challenges claims about Catholic Bible reading, priestly forgiveness of sins, indulgences, Marian and saint veneration, and use of images. It argues that many accusations are false or misrepresented and urges verifying Catholic doctrine by consulting catechisms and Trent, citing scripture and church teaching.
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United States
Lord Jesus Christ
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Gillespie Co
Aitay
Discus Ten
Coon Aed
Saat Dave
First Baptist Church
the Friendly Chuchey ‘. T. H. Ais Ete
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H. H. Fairchild
Volo. W. M. A
R. A
Warper Methodist Church
H. Ell. Thomas
Servi
M. Servier
Lutheran Church
Walter
Petmeck
Squas Creek
Cherry Springs
Albert
Petersburg
Doss
Klein Frankreich
Riverside
Dite
Poitt
Schaetter
Iemun
Otheleetrie Dygheire
Loews Jung Farm
Wade
Hong Bey
Washington, D. C
Legion Meeting
Hill Country Baseball League
Kerrville Comfort
Stonewall
Comfort
Boerne
Kerrivial
Giants
Wily Boeine
Palace
Allt and
Mra. August Kirchhoff Levens
Fredericha
Live Oak Creek
Precinct One
Athiy
John White
F. W. Fatseh
Gus. A. Basse
Cha- Dolezal
Frank Bas
Harry Jordan
Enna
Betty Jordan
Lochte Storage & Commission Co
Robert Blum
Woerner
Juenke & Schoenewolf
J. B. Rieger
Dallas
Stewart’s Grove
Corrade
United
State Highway Department
R.ool, Batteon
Cacneron
Necta Ranger
Bo Rang
Batte
Ove
Sutton
Navarro
McCulloch
Angelina
Polk
Bell
Kerr
Wilson
Wood
Anon
Nou
Catholic Information
Cag
God
Jesus Christ
Lord
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