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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1940
Page
2
Rural Gillespie County schools holding closing exercises invite schools to list their name and date in a calendar. The calendar will feature only date and name, with more closing information to follow in future advertisements.
A long list of upcoming events lists school performances and visits across numerous districts. Dates span April to May with venues including Loyal Valley Pecan Creek Klein Prankreich Bear Creek Willow City White Oak Squaw Creek Nebgen Rocky Hill Dass Albert Luckenbach Cave Creek Knepp Crabapple Junction Stonewall Grapetown Meusebach Palo Alto and more.
The piece endorses candidate Hines and urges clear honest discussion on Texas problems during his Monday night Texas Quality Network appearances in April and May. It cautions against generic political rhetoric and argues voters want plain commonsense arguments and substantive discourse.
Mrs. Herman Lindig underwent an operation on Monday in a local hospital. The brief notice notes the procedure and hospital setting without additional details.
Kenneth Casper the son of Mr and Mrs Willie Casper underwent a tonsillectomy on Tuesday with his family at his side.
The fragment references a person named April Ith described as a modern teacher. Further details are unclear in the provided text.
A multi day gathering features ministers admitted to the district and churches joining, with lectures on member keeping and foreign missions. Rev. F. T. Sager and others join from Lamesa Beaumont Eagle Lake and Meyersville as San Marcos Bryan Welcome and Levelland join the district.
The total registrations to date approach 2500 cars 350 trucks and 140 farm trucks with 400 car shortfall from 1939 totals only 2 trucks and 144 farm trucks under last year. Farm trucks peak at grain harvest. If 1940 ends as 1939 did the record may be matched or surpassed. Revenue from registrations exceeded 38000 last year for county road purposes and fees are retained locally. Petmecky notes the lowest passenger car license was 429 dollars and the highest truck license reached 286 dollars.
Dr. Leon F. Zwiener attends the Texas Optometric Convention in Austin this Thursday through Saturday to discuss professional updates and industry trends with fellow practitioners and local colleagues.
Frank Goodale injured his right eye on Saturday when a steel fragment lodged in the eye while working at a railroad. He received treatment at a local hospital and was later discharged to his home.
Local Standard column publishes political announcements in order received. All candidates must pay in advance before publication. Advance payment applies regardless of candidate or party.
July 27 1940 marks the first Democratic primary for District Representative in the 85th District. A W Mourlund is listed as a candidate in this race.
Four hundred San Saba High School students narrowly escaped injury when a plastered steel ceiling collapsed on the upper floor during a noon break, crushing desks and chairs in the auditorium as classes were to resume. A separate Europe week report notes renewed air and naval attacks on England and Germany including Scapa Flow and Sylt base clashes.
A community event features the Choral Club with PTA representation and groups such as the Junior Chamber of Commerce the Reading Club the Lion's Club the American Legion and a massed choir. Garden Club sells corsages and plants while Dr L Keyser hosts a quiz with 500 questions and prizes. Food service begins at 5 30 p m with hearty fare. Committees list leaders for Candy Chili Cakes Coffee Hamburgers Tamales Bread Cold drinks Fish Pond and more. A band parade led by Miss Warrison starts at 4 30 p m on Thursday the 11th.
County teachers and city officials gathered for a year end meeting with board member Henderson outlining five virtues of human value. County Chairman Alex Jung spoke on education as a foundation of U S government. County Judge Henry Hirsch presided as the event concluded with a barbecue supper.
The article lists numerous clergy and ceremonial roles for the ordination mass led by Archbishop Gerken and attendance by Bishop Garriga’s chaplains. It notes the Knights of Columbus fourth degree contingents from New Mexico and Texas, the mass at St Marys Church and Our Lady of Guadalupe Center, and a civic tribute with a gold cross. It also reports Fred Knopp sustaining a knee injury from a cement mixer accident.
The Rev F X Wolf of St Marys Church opened the meeting with an address and Rev Boyle presiding. Officers were chosen by city, with Austin to supply district president Fredericksburg VP and New Braunfels secretary treasurer. New Braunfels offered to host the June 30 district meet. The Fredericksburg CYO presented entertainment as Hillsbllies sang and a short play Obje ct Matrimony was staged. Refreshments and dancing followed at St Marys School basement.
Gillespie County seeks census workers as April enumeration dates approach. Absentees should apply for a Census blank from their local enumerator or Mr. Starkey at 707 Water Street. Blanks are confidential and the public urged to cooperate. refusal to answer carries penalties and hampers community benefits.
Gillespie County welcomed five new residents Tuesday night and Wednesday morning, with newborns: two girls and three boys. The Lochte and Welge families announced two births on Tuesday night, followed by Scheele and Hosea daughters and a Sanches son on Wednesday morning. Clemens Moritz of Ernst Lloyd Construction was injured Friday when steel pierced his left hand at a rocks shipment site and he received hospital care.
The Fredericksburg Junior Concert Band will present four concerts at Peters Hall next Saturday night April 6, followed by a dance. Proceeds will help defray the cost of buying uniforms.
An event at Mun Night features an Ostrich Dance performance with an April tith noted. The feature draws attendees curious about the quirky act and its stage moments.
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