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Fredericksburg Standard in Fredericksburg, Texas
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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1941
Page
1
Six Team Farmer Boys Softball League Organized
A six team Farmer Boys softball league was organized in Gillespie County with Pedernales Live Oak Fredericksburg Rocky Hill Luckenbach and Stonewall. Elgin Knese was named president and a 20 game schedule was set with each team playing 10 home and 10 away. Opening games Sunday April 27 and a summer schedule through August 31 was announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie County
Pedernales
Live Oak
Fredericksburg
Rocky Hill
Luckenbach
Stonewall
Elgin Knese
Live Oak Pedernales
Luckenbach Fredericksburg
Rock Hill
Stonwall
Fredicksburg
New Series F and G Savings Bonds Offered for Investors
The government introduces Series F and Series G Savings Bonds replacing the old baby bond. Series F costs 74 percent of maturity value with 12 year maturity, for individuals or institutions up to 50 000 per year, with 2.53 percent yield if held to maturity. Series G, issued at par, offers 2.1 percent semiannual interest for 12 years, also nontransferable and up to 50 000 per year, redeemable after six months. Both can be registered with Series F, Series G, and via banks and Federal Reserve Banks. Postal Savings Stamps are promoted with new 10 25 50 1 and 5 stamps and pocket albums. 25 cent stamps album can be exchanged for a Defense Savings Bond worth 25 in ten years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pension Fun
Treasury
Federal Reserve Banks
Morgenthau
America
Defense Savings
Frederickburg Publishing Co Adds Adding Machine Resources
Frederickburg Publishing Co expands operations by acquiring adding machines and paper supplies for printing and bookkeeping needs. The move aims to boost production capacity and streamline clerical tasks across its facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederickburg Publishing Ca
Peanut Growers Referendum Details On Diversion Pay
The article explains 400 bushels from 20 acres can be sold at 90¢ to $1.35 per bushel for No 1 peanuts or at oil peanuts price about 65¢ per bushel. Total values range from $315 to $360 depending on diversion payments and quotas. Eligible producers who shared in 1940 threshed peanuts may vote in Saturday's referendum.
Street work advances with paving and sidewalks planned
A preliminary fill was placed on the roadbed last week. When finished the street will be paved with concrete sidewalks. The project adds parking and rear access to buildings. The band stand will be moved southeast of the square near the agriculture building.
Farmers League Passes Anti War Resolution
The Farmers League of Gillespie County met at St Josephs Hall and unanimously endorsed a resolution urging Congressmen South and Senator Connally to oppose any foreign war and the deployment of troops to Europe. It recalls a 1939 measure and argues the United States should stay free of entanglements while strengthening internal affairs and protecting South American trade. Signed by Albert J Segner, the secretary, the resolution will be sent to local representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ League
Gillespie County
St. Joseph's Hall
Charles L. South
Tom Connally
United States
U. S
Europe
Great Britain
France
The
League
Albert J. Segner
Red Cross Calls for Sewers and Knitters
The Red Cross opens a sewing and knitting drive with meetings every Thursday and Friday from 1 to 5 pm. Materials are prepared for volunteers starting Thursday April 24. Planning committee includes Mesdames J. J. Hanus W Grienke and Robert Klingeldorfer. knitting instructor Mrs Laure Wells. packing chair Mrs Max Wahl.
Band Boosters Thank Supporters for Fun Nits Success
The Band Boosters express sincere thanks to all organizations and every person who helped make Fun Nits a success.
Northwest Texas shelterbelts plant quarter million evergreens
Approximately a quarter of a million evergreen trees have been planted in the shelterbelts of Northwest Texas to protect crops and land from wind erosion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Mrs Raymond F Kuhlmann Receives Medical Treatment
Mrs Raymond F Kuhlmann has undergone two weeks of treatment at the Medical and Surgical Memorial Hospital in San Antonio. Friends extend wishes for a speedy recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond F. Kuhlmann
Medical and Surgical Memorial Hospital
San Antonio
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Alberto Lais
U.S
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Roosevelt
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ONION
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