Government Urges Skilled Mechanical Workers Nationwide
A June broadcast in Austin reports a high demand for skilled mechanical workers to aid national defense. Herbert W. Chalberg of the U S Civil Service Commission says clerical and unskilled labor are not scarce, urges qualified applicants to contact local Civil Service offices or post offices for details. He compares current need to World War I, noting 400,000 of over 1,000,000 examined were appointed and navy facilities added 80,000 mechanical personnel.
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Austin
Roosevelt
Herbert W. Chalberg
United States Civil Service Commission
Chalberg
B. Frank White
Office of Government Reports
Narrow escape after collision with doe near Comfort
H. C. Maier returning from San Antonio to Fredericksburg struck a doe several miles north of Comfort. The car halted on the ravine edge after the impact, with broken headlights and damaged bumper and radiator. An approaching vehicle nearly hit the car as the deer crossed the road. Maier sustained no injuries.
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H. C. Maier
San Antonio
Fredericksburg
Comfort
Mr. Maier
Goose Geller Nose Merchants In Texas Content Inquiry
In Kerrville Texas a content inquiry is noted involving merchants in Goose G as part of a regional trade issue. Official records indicate scrutiny over supply chains and pricing practices affecting local commerce.
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Staffel
Kerrville
Texas
Keller Plan Seeks American School Army for Youth Defense
Democrat Keller introduces a bill creating the American School Army to train 21,850 youths annually aged 15 to 18 in military, vocational, and academic education. The program partners with the Education Board and War Department, requires no educational prerequisite, and designates graduates as Reservists ready to bear arms.
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Washington, D. C
Themv
United States
Representat
Keller,Democrat
Hinois
Keller
Educational Board
United States Commissioner of Education
War Department
Washington
America
American School Army
United States Army
Office of Education
Color Gaiety in Automobiles Beats Bright Clothes This Summer
A. O. Boening Studebaker dealer reports a surge in color and brightness in cars and menswear. He notes Delux-tone models meet demand for youthful, two toned exteriors and matching interiors, with combinations designed to suit current fashion and public appetite.
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A. O. Boening
Studebaker
Lindenberg Bros Garage
Mr. Boening
Atyiets
Gillespie Truck Farmer Boosts Onion Crop With Fertilizer
Mr. Kuhlmann of Gillespie county focuses on commercial fertilizer to grow a bumper onion crop on his truck farm. He also discusses squash, peanuts, and his seven acre Speltz wheat barley patch, advocating a central local market and culling plant to boost truck farming profits and reduce transport needs.
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Gillespie
Kuhlmann
Switzerland
Spain
Germany
Fredericksburg
Gillespie County
South Texas
Kuhtmane
Chamber of Commerce
Guides System Now Operating At Buchanan Dam
The Lower Colorado River Authority in cooperation with NYSA establishes a guide and information tent at Buchanan Dam near Lynday between Burnet and Sline. Guides greet visitors daily from morning until evening, presenting the story of LCRA and local history. NYA centers provide youth guides led by Wade Blair, with engineers detailing lake data and flood control, recreation, and transmission operations across 16 counties.
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National Youth Administration Center
Inks Dam Owitl
Wade Blair
N.Y.A
Lower
Colorado River Authority
Buchanan
Hamilton
LCRA
L.C.R. A
Texas
R.A
Colorado
Buchanan and Inks
I.C.R.A
New Gillespie Truck Crop Opens Local Farm Market
Guido Kuhlmann near Fredericksburg has launched a truck farming operation growing onions tomatoes squash and peanuts on six to eight acres. He reports strong tomato output late onions selling at one to two dollars per bushel with potential two hundred bushels per acre. squash yields boost with fertilizer and a rotation with peanuts. He calls for a local marketing plant to aid pricing.
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Gillespie County
Providence
Gillesepie
Fredericksburg
Guido Kuhlmann
Kuhlmann
Meusebach
San Antonio
Bermuda
Studebaker Delux models shine across Champion Commander and President
The article notes the Studebaker Delux line proves popular with buyers and is offered in three series: Champion, Commander, and President, highlighting consumer demand for stylish cars in the era.
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Studebaker
Loreen Willms Weds W W York in San Antonio Church
Miss Loreen Willms daughter of Mr and Mrs Toby Willms married W W York at St John s Lutheran Church San Antonio on Saturday evening Attendants included Miss Dora ErkHardt maid of honor and Mrs Carl Eckhardt matron of honor A reception followed at Berthoven Hall for about 2650 guests local friends attending listed by name Including Frank Rang Theo LangerHans Oswald Eckert Alfred Reimann Egon Gardner and others The bride wore white lace over satin with gladioli bouquets and the boutonnieres and gowns followed a pink and blue color scheme
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San Antonio
Loreen Willms
Toby Willms
W. W. York
St John's Lutheran Church
Dora Erkhardt
Carl Eckhardt
Myrtle Heimann
Irene Baap
Leroy Willms
Berthoven Hall
Messrs . and Mesdames
Frank Rang
Theo, Langerhans
Oswald Eckert
Alfred Reimann
Egon Gardner
Santa Anna
Cal
R. F Eckhardt
Raymond Bracatigum
Prior Mogford
Elgin
Wesley Eckhardt
Gilbert Gardner
Ooo
Durst Beck Nuptials Tie Brady Couple
Last Saturday Rev. George Durst united in marriage Miss Lola Mae Beck and Clarence Durst at Brady. Bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Beck, groom son of Mr and Mrs Herman Durst. Few relatives attended. Couple to reside in Fredericksburg. Best wishes sent.
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George Durst
Brady United
Lola Mae Beck
Clarence Durst
Harry Beck
Herman Durst
Fredericksburg
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