Political circus at Austin spurs new Texan reform efforts
Facts and Comments condemns Texas state politics as farcical and costly. O'Daniel faces a campaign blowout while proposals such as the People’s Lawmaking League seek 300,000 signatures for initative and referendum. Aims for a new constitution and unicameral legislature circulate amid pension reform backlash.
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Austin
Texas
O’daniel
House
Senate
O'Daniel
Humane Society
People’s Lawmaking League of Texas
First High Mass for Rev Raymond Knopp at St Marys
Rev Raymond Knopp celebrated his first high mass at St Marys church in San Antonio after his ordination there on June 3. The day featured a procession from the rectory led by St Josephs Verein band acolytes and family, a banquet at Ostrow Hotel, and an evening reception at St Josephs hall with music and tributes from local church and school groups.
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Raymond Knopp
St. Mary’s Church
Francis Deckert
James Moore
F. Z. Wolf
Sidney Metzger
Victor Schmidtzinsky
Walter Fritz
Ostrow Hotel
Knopp
St. Joseph’s Hall
St. Mary's Orchestra
St. Mary’s Choir
John Gentemann
Frances Ernst
Dean Wolf
Madeline Dooley
St. Mary’s School Glee Club
F. Ernst
Esther Rosenbach
Felix Stehling
Catholic State League District Meeting Scheduled
Members of St. Mary's parish travel to Harper for the Catholic State League district meeting. The business session starts at one with Andreas Engel presiding and Herman Laubach serving as secretary. Delegations are expected from New Braunfels Red Rock San Antonio Selma Honey Creek and Fredericksburg. The speaking program begins at two with prominent speakers. Everybody is welcome.
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St. Mary’s Parish
Harper
Catholic State League
Andreas Engel
League
Herman Laubach
Honey Creek
New Braunfels
Red Rock
San Antonio
Selma
Fredericksburg
Rev F X Wolf marries Doris Pyka in Mason
Reverend F X Wolf united Miss Doris Pyka daughter of Mr and Mrs Mathew Pyka and John D Hext son of Mr and Mrs Wm Hext of Mason at St Marys Church on Wednesday morning. Attendants included Louis Pyka Leo Schmidt Evelyn Knopp maid of honor Mrs Earl Sutton best man Dewey Jenkins flower girl Alice Pyka and ring bearer Robert Pyka. The bride wore a cross necklace. Joe Molberg sang Ave Maria and St Marys Choir performed. A reception followed at the bride’s home and the couple honeymooned in Galveston before settling in Mason where the groom works at a Humble service station.
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F. X. Wolf
Doris Pyka
Mathew Pyka
John D. Hext
Wm. Hext
Mason
St. Mary’s Church
Louis Pyka
Leo Schmidt
Evelyn Knopp
Earl Sutton
Dewey Jenkins
Alice Pyka
Robert Pyka
Albert Kammlah
Joe Molberg
St. Mary’s Choir
Galveston
Rhodeses Leave Community for Monahons Home
Mr and Mrs George Rhodes who recently sold their ranch holdings in our community left for their former home in Monahons They were residents here and we regret to lose them but wish them well in their new location.
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George Rhodes
Monahons
Letter Urges Run For Governor Next Year
A citizen expresses frustration over opposition in South Texas and urges the writer or their ally to pursue the governor’s race next year. The note reflects regional political tension and personal disappointment with local sentiment.
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South
Texas
Rural Homes Should Be Wired Now For Electric Service
Johnson City Texas June 6 1937 PEC members in Blanco Burnet Hays Llano and Gillespie Counties begin home wiring under a group bid plan. Twenty seven contractors signed bids and price schedules to energize homes and farms, with lines expected to start between June 15 and 25.
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Johnson City
Tex
PEC
Blanco, Burnet
Hays
Liano
Gillespie Counties
Pedernales Electric Cooperative, Inc
W. C. Williamson
Owen Electric Appliance Company
Home Furniture Company
Liano County
J. K. Williamson
J. B. Goode
Burnet Furniture Co
W. F
J. F. Barnes Lumber Company
Burnet County
R. F Northington
Andrewartha Electric Company
C. W. Crenshaw
Hays County
E. J Biggers
J. O. Schnell
Curry-Caylor Electric Company
Blanco County
Lee McWilliams
Ultra Smart Cleaning and Pressing at Granville's Variety
Leave your clothes for cleaning and pressing at Granville's Variety Store Fredericksburg. Thursdays and more shop hours invite quick service for party social gatherings. Your appearance plays a prominent part at all social events.
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Feree
Granville
Fredericksburg
Bierechwale Loyal to Navy Enlistment Route
William Bierechwale son of Mrs Mex J Bierechwale of Fredericksburg left via Houston this week for San Diego California to enter the United States Navy.
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William Bierechwale
Mfr
Land
J. Bierechwale
Fredericksburg
Houston
San Diego
Calif
United States Navy
Custers Last Fight Planned Only Two Hours Earlier
Exhibition at Grand Central Gallery features William Robinson Leigh painting Custers Last Fight showing three part deceptive charges and Bridger mistrust as key factors. The show includes eighteen western subjects in Leighs twenty eight painting collection with ties to Africa and natual history museums.
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Custer
Wiliam R. Lege
Cucten
Grand Central Gallery
New York
William Robinson Leigh
West
Africa
Leigh
Mr. Leigh
Jim Bridger
Bridger
Saay
Carl Akeley
Carlisle- Clark
Akeley
Museum of Natural History
Remington
Russell
New Mexico
Arizona
Duke of Windsor
Huntington Museum
Newark
New Jersey
Heckscher Foundation
Aral Mere S
Virginia
American Institute of Graphic Arts
England
Sweden
Ethel Traphagen
Traphagen
Fifth Avenue Salon
Vanderbilt Avenue
The Sign of the Cross in Catholic Faith and Practice
A narrator contrasts superstition with the Sign of the Cross tracing its history from ancient Rome to Christian times. It explains how Catholics use the sign in prayers, Mass, and sacraments and describe its enduring meaning as a rite blessing worshipers.
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Jim
Rome
Baptist Church Notice With Schedule And Welcome
Church notice lists H. H. Fairchild as Sunday School Superintendent and Mrs J E Sylvester as Baptist Training Union Director. Sunday School 10:00 a m with preaching at 11:00 a m. Training Union at 7:15 p m and preaching at 8:00 p m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday 8:00 p m. W M U and W M S meet first Friday monthly. Come to the church where everyone welcomes you.
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H. H. Fairchild
J. E. Sylvester
Baptist Training Union
Harper Methodist Church Sunday Services Notice
Harper Methodist Church invites all to Sunday School each Sunday at 2:00 PM and worship services every 2nd 3rd and 4th Sunday at 3:00 PM led by Pastor Rev. M. P. Burton.
Corpus Christi Masses and Parish Feast Schedule
The church lists Sunday Masses at 8 and 9 30 with Sunday School after 9 30 and Society meetings after Mass. Corpus Christi procession is planned weather permitting on June 11, alongside the Texas State League district meeting in Harper with sessions at 1 and 2 pm. The Saint Anthony feast on June 13 and Father's Day on June 18 are observed.
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Catholic State League of Texas
Harper
Anthony of Padua
Lutheran Church Services Schedule
Rev. G. Wolf serves as supply minister. Sunday school at 9 A.M. Services at 10 A.M. English services on the second and third Sundays. German services on the first and fourth Sundays.
Unclear Fragments From Sea of Galilee Note
Fragmentary text mentions Sea of Galilee and an invitation to write seeking more information. No clear persons dates places or events emerge from readable lines.
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Sea of Galilee
The Outside of a Home Reveals Its Inner Character
An essay urges homeowners to invest in neat exteriors as a sign of strong character inside. It links orderly yards, gardens, fences, and waste disposal to virtue, arguing that beauty outside reflects inner goodness in families and communities.
Workers' Alliance Leader Faces Congress Probe Over Red Leanings
David Lasser, president of the Workers' Alliance, admits two years ago he attended a Russian revolution anniversary as a delegation member. The alliance secretary confirms party membership as the group’s funds come from relief worker dues. Concern persists over red leanings of its leaders and their control of relief monies.
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WPA
David Lasser
Workers’ Alliance
Russia
Alliance
Communist Party
WIA
Catholic Beliefs and Practice Question for Discussion Club
A reader asks for more information on Catholic beliefs and practices. The note references a discussion club at St Anthony’s Church and invites questions for a group discussion.
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Thony’s Church
State Owned Percheron Stallions Up for Reallocation
Two state owned Percheron stallions in Gillespie County are available for reassignment. One stands at Max Arbeller place near Albert and the other at Carl Fritz place on Tivydale road. County agents urge keeping them in the county. A ten day notice to contact the county agent's office. State requires 80 dollars per year for use. stud fees of 10 dollars stay with the caretaker.
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Max Arbelger
Albert
Carl Fritz
Tivydale Road
Robert Nabers
State Department of Agriculture
Nabers
Gillespie County
State Department
Grit Letter Attacks Moscow Ties and Mr Lasser
A Grit letter accuses government funds aiding the jobless of supporting communistic aims and scorns Mr Lasser’s organization and affiliates as targets of taxpayers’ money. The piece frames patriotic Americans as losing time for the cause amid foreign objectives.
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Moscow
Mr. Lasser
Lintless Cotton Could Ease Southern Farmers’ Surplus
A Texas Experiment Station effort toward a lintless cotton aims to balance cottonseed supply with rising oil demand. Researchers note a boll opening issue, study a non opening Indian Wagard variety, and promise further crosses to prevent seed loss. If successful, a lintless strain could save millions and boost Southern staple crops.
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Texas Experiment Station
India
Luther Burbank
South
S. A Evening News
Centenary of the Bicycle Gains Global Celebrations
The article notes the bicycle has reached its hundredth year as a transport method and remains popular. It discusses cycling as a lasting sport, its growing use in daily work, and safety rules. It also cites U S casualties and injuries from bicycle use and compares rates in Europe.
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United States
Stehling Bros Declares Surplus Stock Sale in Fredericksburg
Stehling Bros announce a big Surplus Stock Sale to open Friday June 9 in Fredericksburg after moving merchandise from their New Braunfels store. Louis Stehling left for McCrory in New Orleans and Felix Stehling says prices are reduced to trim stock to a normal level during the event.
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Stehling Bros
New Braunfels
Louis Stehling
McCrory Corporation
New Orleans
Fredericksburg
Felix Stehling
Bridle Gift Aims Stevenson For Governor Bid In Texas
In Austin on June 5 two years after a saddle gift to ride to victory in politics Senate staff presented Stevenson of Junction a bridle to ride from lieutenant governor to governor. Senate members also gave Mr and Mrs Stevenson leather traveling bags as tokens of appreciation.
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Austin
House
Coke Stevenson
Junction
Penrose Metcalfe
San Angelo
Stevenson
Senate
Rally Day for Gillespie Home Demonstration Clubs
Gillespie county groups held Rally Day at the agriculture building with over one hundred members attending. Miss Cornelia Faye Stewart served as local agent and Miss Ellen Steffens of Mason judged the members as dresses for women and children were displayed. A morning program of music and talks preceded a noon luncheon for townspeople.
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Home Demonstration Clubs
Gillespie County
Cornelia Faye Stewart
Ellen Steffens
Mason County
R. Ruebsahm
J. A. Stevens
Mattie Rogers
Otto Dittmar
Forger Righter Held On Forgery Charges In Fredericksburg
Sheriff Klaerner escorted G. G. Righter to Fredericksburg after a warrant in Roswell New Mexico. Righter forged a $40 check using his father's signature and passed two other hot checks for $10 each at local cafes. An examining trial found him guilty, bond set at $1,000, with further district court proceedings pending. Righter previously served time in penitentiary for similar offenses in Corpus Christi and San Antonio. Mr and Mrs Moody Christopher and daughter relocated to Mexia with Cage Bros highway work ongoing.
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Alfred Klaerner
Roswell
New Mexico
G. G. Righter
Fredericksburg
Arthur Stehling
Sears, Roebuck & Co
San Antonio
Milton Petermann
Righter
Kilnerner
Justice Adt
Mrs Carrie Calentine Returns Home From Kerrville Stay
Mrs. Carrie Calentine has returned home after spending several weeks in Kerrville. She was away for a period of rest and recovery and is now back with family.
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Carrie Calentine
Kerrville
Mr and Mrs Gilbert Anderegg Visit Harper
Mr and Mrs Gilbert Anderegg were visitors in Harper on Monday, sharing time in the town and meeting local residents.
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Gilbert Anderegg
Harper Monday
Cyclist Trains to Adapt to Traffic Conditions
A cyclist learns to adjust to traffic as he rides near the road edge. The lesson emphasizes awareness of vehicles and safe positioning to avoid hazards.
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Geo. W. Winningham
Ceterit
Housten
HEXT
Pyka
Early West
First Baptist Church
the Friendly Church
R. G. Harthcock
Harper Methodist Church
M. P. Burton
REDS
Moody Christopher
Mexia
Christopher
Cage Bros
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