Adolf Stieler King of the Goat World Still Rears Mohair Kings
Adolf Stieler of Comfort Kerr County remains a leading mohair producer with about 38 000 goats 20 000 sheep and 1 000 cattle across 90 000 acres in multiple Texas counties. His annual mohair clip ranges from 150 000 to 175 000 pounds and he attributes his survival after a severe electric accident to quick action and later recovery. He has two children Eugene and Helen Ruth and a brother Fritz also ranches in Kerr County.
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San Angelo
Blanco
Comfort
Herman Stieler
Kerr County
Stieler
Fredericksburg
Adolf
Texas
Hill County
Fredericksburg-Comfort Highway
America
Hfe
Eugene
Rocksprings
Helen Ruth
Texas University
Fritz
Despondency Blamed In Death By Own Action
Carl Otto, about 79, was found dead in his Fredericksburg garage Wednesday evening from a gunshot wound. A coroner's verdict of death by own action cited despondency and diabetes as possible factors. He had recently left a local hospital against medical advice. He is survived by a son and a daughter who lived with him after moving from Castell four to five years ago. Funeral plans were not set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Otto
Fredericksburg
Bruns
Otto
Castell
Ben
Goats and Rancher Survive Perilous 1941 Incident
A 50 year old, 235 pound rancher near Comfort faced a near fatal accident while aiding goats during a storm on March 17 1941. A high tension wire hung across the pen as goats pressed toward shelter and the man risked electrocution to save the herd.
Gene Autry Visits Fredericksburg for Citywide Hero Day
Hollywood star Gene Autry stopped in Fredericksburg with a Houston delegation, meeting hundreds of local children at the Palace Theatre. The event featured Gov. James V. Allred and Albert Lee, with plans to Mason for a patriotic rally and hotel event. Autry praised democracy as the crowd cheered a regional patriotic show with bands and horsemen, as Hardin-Simmons and Mason groups performed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Knoche
Palace Theatre
Gene Autry
Fredericksburg
Autry
Houston
Mason
James V. Allred
W. Lee O'Daniel
Albert Lee
Texas
Ft. Mason
Austin
Washington, D
Ing
Fair Grounds
Brady
Menard
Junction
Llano
Eldorado
United Nations
Mason Square
Alfred
Mason School
Hardin-Simmons
Foscoe Runge
Hie
Pee Sagres Gs
Jesui
Jimmie
Land of the
Free
Alfred’s
Marion McClure
Army
Navy
McClure
The
Com
Johnson City
West Texans Bear For Autry Mason Fote Crowd Turnout
A large crowd turned out in West Texas to back Autry and Mason Fote in a local rally. Community supporters waved banners and cheered as speakers urged unity and votes for the candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Autry
Mason
Johnson Talks with MacArthur After Arrival in Australia
Lieut. Commdr. Lyndon B. Johnson of Austin and Johnson City Texas met Gen. Douglas MacArthur in Melbourne after arriving in Australia from New Zealand. Johnson on leave from the House of Representatives had been on duty in San Francisco and New Zealand with Vice Admiral Robert Lee Ghormley. Johnson was elected to Congress in 1937 at age 28 and later served on the naval affairs committee before entering active duty, one day after voting for the declaration of war on Germany.
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Melbourne
Lyndon B. Johnson
Austin
Johnson City
Texas
Douglas MacArthur
Australia
New Zealand
Johnson
House of Representatives
San Francisco
Admir Robert Lee Ghormley
United States-New Zealand Navy Command
House
Germany
Naval Reserve
Army Needs Armament Repairmen in Eight Corps Area
United States Civil Service Commission seeks Armament Repairmen for the Eight Corps Area covering Arizona Colorado New Mexico Oklahoma and Texas. Applicants must be 18 or older. Trainees work at Dunwoody Institute Minneapolis for about seven months at 5.92 dollars daily then at Rock Island Illinois for about five months at 6.16 dollars daily. Information available at local post office.
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United States Civil Service
Arizona
Colorado
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Texas
Dunwoody Institute
Minneapolis
Rock Island
Enrollees Placed Under Hospital Supervision
The enrollees will be under the supervision of the hospitals and Mrs. Stehling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stehling
Harper Herald Announces Primary and General Election Candidates
The Harper Herald lists candidates for the 21st Congressional District primaries with Co. C Fisher of San Angelo Texas and Harry Knox of Brownwood Texas and notes authorization to announce candidates for the November 1942 general election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper Herald
Co. C. Fisher
San Angelo
Texas
Harry Knox
Brownwood, Texas
County Officials Announce Rates for Political Ads
County sheriff Robert Loth and county treasurer Walter Jenschke outline rates for political announcements. Fees are payable in advance on application and subject to local regulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert
Rob) Loth
Walter W. Jenschke
W. E. Loudon
Gillespie Mutual Admits Three Members
In a regular Gillespie County Mutual Aid Insurance Association session three new members were admitted. Joe Heep reported $399.72 in the expense fund and $10,534.81 in the mortuary fund. Gifts paid included $1,000 to Mrs. Bertha Dietz beneficiaries and $1,000 to Mrs. A. W. Moursand beneficiaries. A further $1,000 is due the heirs of Mrs. Anna Seelig. The next meeting is set for the first Saturday in July at the secretary treasurer’s office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie County Mutual Aid Insurance Association
Joe Heep
Bertha Dietz
A. W. Moursand
Anna Seelig
Seceretary-Treasurer
Typewriter repair and parts offered by The Radio Post
Notice lists typewriter repair services new parts and rubber platens with overhaul ribbon cleaning and oiling at reasonable prices from The Radio Post in Fredericksburg Texas. Also includes ads for raw edged belts machine shop eggs hides poultry cash produce cream baby chicks feed and cylinder reboring services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
THE
Radio Post
Fredericksburg
Texas
Felix Maier
Hahn
Felix. Maier
Local visitors include Silvers and Caspers in Texas towns
Mrs G W Silvers of New Braunfels and Roland Silvers of Smithsons Valley visit Mr Omer Cottle and family with their young son. Floyd Casper and Ed L Casper join Mr and Mrs J F Wedekind and family. John S Whitewood visits Harper. Halm Equipment in Mason seeks experienced mechanic for trucks tractors and farm equipment with own tools to become shop foreman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Silvers
New Braunfels
Roland Silvers
Smithsons Valley
Omer Cottle
Little Son
Floyd Casper and Son
Ed. L
J. F. Wedekind
Halm Equipment Company
Mason, Texas
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Adolf Stieler
Best of Health
Comfort Ranchman
Medico
Standard-Times
San Antonio
Texas and Southwestern Cattlemen’s Association
Jef
Keidel Memorial Hospital
Perry
Keidel
Red Cross
Knopp
Metzger
MacArthur
Charlie Rogers
John Rogers
Mattie Rogers
Bessie McDougall
Johnie
Reuben Thiele
Clarence McDougall
Mattie
A. A. Wendel of
Doss
Americane
Joan Weedbury
Gillespie Mutual
Liberty
Phipps
Mademoiselle
Evers Dairy
Tex
Schneider's
John S. Whitewod
Harper Monday
the Herald
Strutter
Siace
Colon
Peers
Nmer
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