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Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1940

Page

4

Death Visits Fredericksburg Publishing Company Editor

The Fredericksburg Publishing Company laments the death of Robert S. Klett longtime editor of the Wochenblatt and the Standard He led with integrity and civic spirit leaving a guiding example for colleagues and readers alike His passing marks the second editorial chair vacancy in a year and a half.

Fredericksburg Publishing Company Robert S. Klett the Wochenblatt The Standard Bob

Nimitz Corner Traffic Hazards Urge Lighted Intersections

Fredericksburg residents call for improved safety at the W Main and San Antonio highway Nimitz corner and other intersections. After a recent multi vehicle crash local officials are urged to install blinker or stop lights to reduce deaths and injuries. A leading doctor notes the cost is justified by lives saved and injuries prevented.

Fredericksburg W. Main New San Antonio Highway Nimitz Corner

Hills of home and the blessing of staying put

A reflective travel note contrasts a Texas motor trip with returning home. The author finds renewed vim from familiar landscapes while stressing that success comes from doing small tasks well and turning obstacles into stepping stones.

Texas Baliwick

People Learn From Experiences or Fail to Recover

A reflective line contrasts those who gain from experiences with those who never recover from them. The statement suggests resilience varies among individuals and implies lessons emerge from hardship.

Texas Highway Praise Sparks Civic Pride Across States

Editorial lauds Texas highways as superior after a long cross country trip. It urges citizen support for the Texas Highway Department and the Texas Good Roads Association to protect road funding from other government agencies.

Texas Highway Department Texas Highway Commission Texas The Highway Commission Texas Good Roads Asociation Mission Times

Summer food safety guidance urges careful handling

State Health Officer Dr. Geo W. Cox warns frequent summer food poisonings point to the need for strict handling and refrigeration. He advises keeping perishable foods cold, washing hands, using clean containers, and avoiding preparations far in advance.

Geo. W. Cox

Breezy Mesh Shirts and Cool Slacks on Sale

Sterling Bros offers summer wardrobe boosts with breezy mesh shirts and cool slacks on sale. Prices feature marked reductions aimed at shoppers seeking lightweight, comfortable clothing.

Sterling Bros

General Tires and Tubes Ad From Fredericksburg Drive In

Fred ericksburg drive in station advertises General Tires and Tubes. Rubin Crenwelge, proprietor, promotes Prop 32tf and related offerings in a concise local notice.

Fredericksburg Drive-In Station Rubin Crenwelge

Tenant Farm Loans Open in Gillespie County

Supervisor A. M. Cooper of the Farm Security Administration said Gillespie County is certified for farm purchase loans for tenant farmers. Applicants must be US citizens, farm tenants or laborers, cooperative with FSA, and meet stability and ability requirements, with no incurable disabilities. The application period closes August 31.

A.M. Cooper Farm Security Administration Gillespie County Fredericksburg Cooper United States FSA

Wedding Attendants Named For Comfort Bride

Lillian Wilke of Comfort served as brides maid at a local wedding with Fritz Stieler as escort. Flower girls were Emily Keidel and Mathilde Lucas. In Fredericksburg Elizabeth Peter, 70, died Thursday afternoon from a stroke.

Lillian Wilke Comfort Fritz Stieler Emily Keidel Mathilde Lucas Elizabeth Peter Fredericksburg

Tuesday Day For Issuance Of Driver's License

State officials announce issuance for driver and chauffeur licenses on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. Applicants without licenses must appear at the courthouse between 9 and 11 am on those days. The next issuance day is August 42 and the following is August 20.

Iywa W . Hoffman Kaya le

Burg and Borchers Visit San Antonio Figures

Robert Burg of San Antonio visits the R. J. Petey complex this week. Rudolph Borchers of San Antonio visits his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Aug Borchers, during the same period.

Robert Burg San Ant R. J. Petey ONO Ig Rudolph Borchers San Antonio Aug. Borchers

Loan forms urged at county agents office

The notice urges all interested in the loan to secure blanks at the County Agents office housed in the Agricultural Building in Fredericksburg.

Agriculltural Fredericksburg

Stop at Fredericksburg Drive-In Station

Promote Rutin Crenwelye as proprietor at Fredericksburg Drive-In Station in a local notice urging a visit and service.

Fredericksburg Drive-In Station Rutin Crenwelye

Take Black-Draught Laxative Tonight for Gentle Relief

An old advertisement promotes BLACK-DRAUGHT laxative claiming a gentle yet thorough action after a good night's rest. It highlights an all-vegetable formula that tones bowel muscles and offers 25 to 40 doses at bedtime for economical relief.

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