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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1940
Page
1
The primary election showed Texas electors still trusted Governor O'Daniel despite his failure to fund pensions, aid the indigent, or address the state deficit. Voters criticized his tax stance yet maintained support, illustrating a remarkable political situation and a willingness to pay for social security. Continued on page 2, Col. 2.
The Old Teamsters descendants of Fredericksburg will gather at Klaerner's Grove next Sunday for a reunion with a day of reminiscences. August Stahl heads the committee planning 10 a.m. arrivals 12 noon barbecue and a musical concert by Herman and His Boys. A memorial service follows at 3 p.m. and Arthur Stehling speaks on customs of Fairy Settlers.
The Gillespie County Marksman's Association hosts a two day festival at Baron's Creek range on August 3 and 4 under the Sharpshooters Club. Highlights include a 9 am welcome, 10 am business session, 1 pm shooting, and Sunday finals at 8 am with a Festival King crown. Dances, barbecue, and music by Pehl's Old Time Orchestra and Herman And His German Boys accompany the event.
The Gillespie County Public Health Committee named four chairmen and appointed members at a Friday session led by Mrs. Louis Stevens. Esther Mueller heads Junior and Adult Health Education. Willie Pape presides over Prenatal and Infant Care. Archie Geistweidt chairs School Committee. Max T. Henke leads City and Rural Sanitation.
On Monday night Joe Molberg was named editor of the Fredericksburg Wochenblatt by the Fredericksburg Publishing Company board. Arthur H. Kowert was chosen managing editor and editor of the Standard to succeed the late R. S. Klett.
Reports from European capitals say Germany is massing troops in France for an invasion of Britain with preparations for combined strikes on Gibraltar and the Mediterranean. Civilian casualties rise as German bombers hit southeast England while Britain and its allies bombard Germany and the Low Countries. The Havana conference ends as Cordell Hull sails home confident the talks advance continental security and economic cooperation with 20 republics embracing the Monroe Doctrine.
The Gillegie County Legionnaires and families will gather Sunday, August 4, at Kraeger's Park for the annual ex servicemen barbecue and picnic. State and local leaders will attend, with Frank Hartmann directing musical numbers and Lon Roberts of Borge Texas delivering an address. Local officers were reelected at a Louis Jordan Post meeting, including Alfred Neffengerf as Post Commander and Henry Lewis as Vice Commander.
Joe Molberg of this city was elected president of the statewide Catholic League of Texas at the close of its Windhurst convention. He succeeds G. Strauss of Hallettsville who served four years. Also elected were Mrs. Mary Schwegman reappointed as Catholic Women's Union president Ben Schwegmann reappointed Catholic Life Insurance Union president and M Flusche to head Catholic Youth Organization. Other attendees included Mrs. Edgar Mosel Mrs. Mary Meckel and Miss Sophie Heep Hugo Stehling and Felix Stehling.
A step by step explanation of how Fredericksburg residents can buy or build homes under the Federal Housing Administration plan will be given Tuesday night. The session will be held in the District Court Room of the Court House in Fredericksburg. P. S. Luttrell of Dallas announced he is the Texas State Production Manager for the FHA.
Robert S. Klett longtime managing editor of the Standard and Wochenblatt succumbed after a lingering illness. He joined Fredericksburg Publishing in 1925 filling the editorial chair left by Oscar Schumacher and served a decade as editor and managing editor. Known as Bob he directed outreach to the elderly and youth, organized the Old Teamsters and remained a trusted friend to the community. His death marks a loss to readers and city volunteers who visited his bier in tribute.
Gillespie County voters cast a light ballot in the first Democratic primary with 1100 of 4500 votes. Lawrence Bruhl led A. W. Moursund district wide 2579 to 1506, winning Gillespie 661 to 408, Kendall 242 to 99, and Llano 1461 to 560, while Moursund carried Blanco County 439 to 215. Continued on page 2, Col. 5.
Leo J. Blanchard former Fredericksburg businessman announced this week his bid for Justice of the Peace of Precinct One in the upcoming General Election in November. Continued on page 2 column 4.
The Fredericksburg Junior Concert Band unveiled blue and gold uniforms funded by band concerts and gigs. Caps and drum major batons were donated by the American Legion. The 36 members received new dress coats, belts, trousers, and medallions. The band, led by G. A. Hartmann, performs at Blanco County Fair from August 9 to 11.
The Fredericksburg Public Schools released the full 1940 41 faculty after a school board meeting. Five new teachers join Supt. S H Smyre with Miss Audrey Burgdorf Miss Odis Morris Miss Amelia Henke and Mrs Hugo Walter. Henke will teach Home Economics in its first year.
Verna Louis Stanford resigns as Gillespie County Public Health Nurse effective August 1 after a county health board meeting accepted her retirement. Miss Stanford, who established public health services, leaves to marry in Tyler, Texas. Ruth Kline, from Cleveland and formerly in San Antonio, will replace her.
A joint agriculture committee discussed hiring an assistant County Agent to work with County Agent H. F. Grote to advance county agricultural development with the Commissioners Court and local Chambers of Commerce. The Extension Service of A&M College will employ the agent subject to court approval to assist 4-H Club members and adults in all agricultural areas. Participants included Paul Weber Alfred Petsch Judge Henry Hirsch H. F. Grote Richard Hardin and W. I. Glass.
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