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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1940
Page
6
A local physician urges vaccination and early immunity to prevent whooping cough. The article explains transmission by droplets, severe coughing spells, and potential complications in infancy such as bronchopneumonia, convulsions, and asthma. Vaccines and serums can reduce severity and shorten the disease course.
The Gillespie County Home Demonstration Clubs held their postponed April meeting with full club representation and 15 delegates. Rally Day is set for June 5 with Finance committee planning activities. Delegates to the district meeting in Abilene on April 19 are Esther Barsch Knopp Otto Dittmar Doss H J Robinson Willow City and April 22 lecture by Mrs Barnes on Personality through Clothes at the Agriculture Building. All ladies and girls are invited. The April Council meeting will be moved to Monday April 22.
Three Hill Country sheriffs Casparis of Blanco Edge of Kendall and Klaerner of Gillespie cooperate with State Rangers in a wide scale goat and sheep theft investigation. The probe spans more than three weeks with clues not reported until months after losses. Citizens praise Edge Casparis and Klaerner for courteous, effective law enforcement.
The Doss Demonstration Club met at Miss Lela Rosenbusch's home on April 4 with readings by Mrs. Leichmann and a talk by Miss Martin on locating fertilizing and planting a flower garden. The group noted shrubs' value as a low maintenance background and listed leaf mold and cotton gin waste as good fertilizers. Two visitors, Miss Ruby Worner and Mrs. Willie Rosenbusch, attended, and the next gathering was set for Mrs. Elgin Dittmar's home on April 18.
Fred Mathisen secretary of Fredericksburg Federal Savings and Loan Association attended the Annual State Convention of the Texas Building and Loan Association in Austin on April 11 12 and 13.
A fragment notes Rubin Crenwelge as proprietor at Fredericksburg Drive-In Station and mentions coating foods with seasoned flour in a paper bag before serving. The item suggests a local business practice or notice.
Edgar Willmann a 15 year old student from Helotes broke his left arm Sunday evening after losing control of his bicycle while riding downhill in Fredericksburg. He received treatment at a local hospital and returned home Monday.
Wanted notice seeking a married couple experienced in ranch work. No children. Apply by calling the listed number 49 for inquiry and interview arrangements.
The Klein Branch Home Demonstration club met at the Stevens living rooms on April 10 with Mrs J O Stevens and Mrs H L Stevens hosting. Speaker Miss Martin offered tips on yard planning to control pests and enhance curb appeal while noting changes in modern gardens and the importance of concealing outbuildings. The group planned a May 1 meeting at Mrs Dan Wiley after rescheduling from May 8. Present were Mesdames L A Stevens Dan Wiley W H Stevens D W Duderstadt J M Stevens A A Friedrich J O Stevens H L Stevens and Miss Martin.
The Palo Alto 4 H Club met at the school house on Thursday April 4 1940 at 8 45 A M Miss Martin explained D 105 and what to eat to stay healthy A growing child should have about a quart of milk daily One egg daily recommended with yellow and green vegetables fruit and a cupful of meat daily Present were Lorine Mildred Paula Itz Frieda Vorauer Emmie Mae Dietrich Louise Flora Lehne and agent Miss Martin Flora Lehne reporter.
Miss Martin notes changes in flower garden styles as planting favors back and sides to leave front lawn open. Council Delegate reports on last meeting. Attendees include Mrs. Eddie Kramer and several neighbors with Louise Kramer as reporter.
The Rocky Hill 4 H Club met Tuesday morning April 2. Miss Martin gave a lecture on clothes noting how attire affects mood and that hair complexion eye color and figure should guide outfit choices. Lottie Stehling was chosen to represent the club at the sponsor and delegate meeting on April 13.
Mrs. Fred Bohls left for Austin after visiting Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Wehmeyer and Miss Gertrude Wehmeyer. Guests at Henry Hirsch Sr home included Lina Weber Benno Schriever and Victor Warken of Path with Weber staying weeks. Kott family and others attended church dedications in New Braunfels and visits at Landa Park. Karl Kott returned from Fort Worth Cats for a mother visit.
Mrs H Welge Lewis visits Seguin with Mr and Mrs J Saegert. Miss Mae Priess and Harry Priess Jr of Brady were weekend visitors. Mesdames Walter Schaefer Fred Mathisen G G McCollum and Rogeo Runge of Mason attended the Austin Flower Show in the city library Wednesday.
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