Gene Autry in Of The Border visits Schulenburg gem
Mrs James Buske is visiting Schulenburg with Gene Autry in one of the year’s in sensations. Mrs Homer Chandler of Wolters Bros Co enjoys her vacation this week. Mrs Julius Kutach and son of Worthing visited here Thursday. Texas has produced more than a quarter of all U S petroleum to date, stated by Elizabeth Pfeiffer Co Home Demonstration Agent during a Wednesday visit.
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James Buske
Schulenburg
Homer Chandler
Wolters Bros. Co
Julius Kutach
Son
Worthing
United States
Texas
Sadler Defends Issue Focus in Texas Governor Race
Jerry Sadler criticizes rivals for personal attacks and presses a single issue approach. He proposes a sales tax vs oil gas sulphur taxes, detailing plans to tax oil by 2.14 cents per barrel, natural gas by 1 cent per 1000 cubic feet, and sulphur by 22 cents per ton. His plan would raise over 5 million for schools and, with federal matching, more than 53 million for pensions and social security obligations.
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Austin
Jerry Sadler
Sadler
O’daniel
Ohio
Kansas
Texas
Houston Visitors Extend Weekend Trip Through San Antonio
Mr and Mrs Clem Oncken of Houston spent the weekend here with relatives. Miss Mildred Marburger, who had been visiting in Houston, accompanied them. The Onckens planned to continue their vacation to San Antonio and Corpus Christi before returning late in the week. Mr and Mrs Victor Treptow spent Monday in San Antonio and Arno Wagener attended the Texas Cotton Seed Crushers Convention there Tuesday.
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Clem Oncken
Houston
Mildred Marburger
Onckens
San Antonio
Corpus Christi
Victor Treptow
Mr. Treptow
Arno Wagener
Texas Cotton Seed Crushers Convention
Murder charges filed in Remmert death
AUSTIN COUNTY. A. J. Remmert, former sheriff and notable figure, died at the local hospital at 1 40 p m Thursday from knife wounds suffered Wednesday at his business. He was 58. Emmit Fisher is charged with murder in connection with Remmert’s death, arrested by Sheriff E E Reinecker and held on a 5000 bond before release. Bellville Times.
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Austin County
A. J. Remmert
Emmit Fisher
Remmert
Fisher
E. E
Gems of Thought Quotations Collection
A compact assembly of famous maxims on thought and personal conduct from Bulwer-Lytton Syrus Eddy Jefferson and Barrie. The quotes praise the value of original thinking steadfastness toward the good and enduring truths and the transformative power of clear speech and warm thoughts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Baker Eddy
Leto's Gums Ad at Kuhn Drug Store
A drugstore advertisement promotes Leto's Gums offering a money back guarantee if the first bottle fails to satisfy. The notice appears under Kuhn Drug Store branding guiding customers on this dental product.
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Leto
Kuhn Drug Store
Political Announcements for Democratic Primary 1940
Announcement rates in advance list candidates for Congress L J Sulak state representative M A Hobbs Paul Boethel re election for county clerk D L Hudson sheriff Frank M McGrew A P McElroy district clerk Gus J Strauss assessor collector E A Turk county attorney Wm W Allen county judge Paul H Fertsch county treasurer J G Konvicka with various offices and incumbents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Hobbs
Paul Boethel
Sulak Encouraged by Gains in Ninth District Race
Senator L J Sulak reports improving prospects for Congress after a multi day campaign swing through the ninth district. He cites growing support from farmers small business and labor leaders and notes Galveston residents blame Houston growth and port spending for their city losing status and jobs. Sulak argues Triple A shifts hurt local farmers and urges change in representation as widespread sentiment shifts across the district.
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L. J. Sulak
Ninth
Galveston
Houston
United States
Mansfield
Rivers and Harbors Committee
Catcher Leads Hitters in South Central Texas League
Shiner Brewers catcher Red Calhoun tops the league in at bats with 23 appearances and 11 singles for a .478 average as of nine weeks. Gonzales shortstop Jimmy Newberry trails at .465 with 19 hits in 41 plate appearances, while Vic Baker and Guy McGraw contribute 14 and 10 RBIs respectively for Shiner.
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Shiner
Red Calhoun
Shiner Brewers
Marshall Holloway
Weimar
Jimmy Newberry
V. Baker
Lefty
Shiner Crew
Vic
Guy McGraw
la Grange
Clark Gable and Joan Crawford in Strange Cargo at Palace
Film summary notes a romance adventure and drama with stars Clark Gable and Joan Crawford. Palace Theatre shows the picture Sunday and Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Brosch traveled to Wichita Falls to visit Dr. and Mrs. E A Brosch and sons. Mrs. Annie Mewes Roy Mewes and Gussie Mae Eschenburg spent Thursday in San Antonio.
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Clark Gable
Joan Crawford
Palace Theatre
Alfred Brosch
Wichita Falls
E. A. Brosch and Sons
Annie Mewes
Roy Mewes
Gussie Mae Eschenburg
San Antonio
Small Town News: Weekend Travels and Local Visits
W L Henkhaus and Otto Dreyer returned Sunday from a fishing trip to Magnolia Beach reporting rain along the route up to Cuero. Hy Heger, lately at tending A M, arrived to spend time at home. Mr and Mrs E J Pohler and Mrs Arthur Fischner were in Columbus on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Herbert Pohler and sons Carl and Leonard of Houston visited relatives here. Mrs Eugene Fischner, Mrs Lad Drabek and Mr Felix Drabek of Houston were in Shiner on Wednesday. Miss Beatrice Zappe attended the wedding of Miss Dawn Paulus to Mr Roger Hoffman in Yoakum Sunday.
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W. L. Henkhaus
Otto Dreyer
Magnolia Beach
Cuero
Hy. Heger
E. J. Pohler
Arthur Fischner
Columbus
Herbert Pohler
Carl and
Leonard
Houston
Eugene Fischner
Lad. Drabek
Felix Drabek
Shiner
Beatrice Zappe
Dawn Paulus
Roger Hoffman
Yoakum
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Ford
Boehm Motor Sales
Humble Oil & Refining CO
Gene Autry
Elizabeth Pfeiffer
Bulwer-Lytton
Publius Syrus
J. M. Barrie
Thomas Jefferson
D. L. Hudson
Frank M. McGrew
A. P. McElroy
Gus J. Strauss
E. A. Turk
Wm. W. Allen
Paul H. Fertsch
J. G. Konvicka
Gus Seim
O. C
Burkett
Sulak
Congress
By Garfield Kiel
Calhoun
Frigidaire
Lowes
General Motors
Shiner Motor Sales
E. C. Vadek
Weimar, Texas
Representative
Southwestern Life Insurance CO
G. W. Eschenburg
Temple Lbr. Co
Whiner, Texas
Edgemond
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