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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1941
Page
1
Readable portions hint at a historical note or notice but the rest is garbled. The fragment suggests a dated event or record but lacks clear names, places, or precise actions.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Band Boosters express sincere thanks to all organizations and every person who helped make Fun Nits a success.
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.
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.
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