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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1941
Page
5
Work begins on five sets of traffic lights for safer pedestrian crossings, especially schoolchildren, marking a civic milestone alongside water sewage and power system improvements. The project promises high quality materials and workmanship and signals a new era of city progress.
Editorial calls for a swift city wide cleanup of slums creek beds vacant lots and neglected areas to improve sanitation and present a good image to upcoming fair visitors. It warns that flies and summer illnesses stem from the dirty conditions and urges residents to act within days.
Texas dairy leaders welcome Secretary Wickard's call for a six to ten percent boost in U S milk output. The move aims to meet Britain's imports of cheese and evaporated milk, signaling expanded demand for cows, processing plants, and allied feed industries. Gillespie County also notes fertile ground for dairy expansion.
Longfellow praises the virtue of fair practice in business, valuing kindness, justice, and integrity over wealth. It elevates a man beyond possessions and secures genuine friendships, speaking to his character in every heart.
A 1939 obituary list highlights ages of late union men and their stories. Albert Kott and John Stehling described old hauling trips to Fort Concho and Abilene for lumber, with six journeys for Mrs Tankster's hotel project, lasting about two weeks each.
Dorman D. Sell secretary of the Gillespie county AAA committee explains three marketing card types for 1941 peanut farmers. Within quota cards apply to acreage within allotments, limited marketing for excess with a sale penalty, and excess marketing with a 3 cent penalty or crush for oil option. Quotas cover mechanically harvested peanuts only and exclude hand harvests or small plots.
In the Standard report on Louis Jordan Post of the American Legion, Felix Stehling was named historian but his name was accidentally omitted from the officers list.
The Fifth Annual Hill Country Angora Buck and Sheep Sale in Junction Texas runs August 14 to 16. Melton Johnson will run daily goat auctions at 8:30 with 280 top registered Angora bucks and multiple classes across the three sale days.
The Standard reports a correction to the Golden Wedding Anniversary for Mr. and Mrs Emil Hohmann. A son named Louis was omitted from the children list and is now acknowledged.
Felix Hahn of Doss named to advisory board of Texas Securitie and Wool Manufacturing Corp in Marble Falls at a San Antonio stockholders meeting. Dr F P Donop named president, Herman Ochs active vice president, L D Murray secretary treasurer. Plant will scour wool at Marble Falls handling 1500 pounds per hour, drawing material from Central Texas. Security State Bank of Frederickshirg named depository. Machinery by D G Sargent and Son Co of Grandville MA.
The Hospital News This Week reports multiple local surgeries including Pebble Neal tonsillectomy on August 4, Leo Klein and Gloria Dean also operated on August 4 and 5. U. S. Army private Otis Yeomin from Abilene suffered several fractured ribs in a Friday auto crash and remains hospitalized. Herbert Lang, son of Arthur and Mrs Lang, with a broken left arm, was sent home after hospital treatment in Harper.
Taxpayers face higher road bond levies as counties struggle with past indebtdness and proposed state assumption. Gov. Coke Stevenson supports shifting road bond payments to the state but opposes diverting gasoline tax funds. County tax assessors face delays as rates remain undecided.
Rubin Bernhard announced that the State Department Public Welfare will administer Aid to the Needy Blind in Texas. He will accept applications on Monday August 11 in his office in the old courthouse building.
The report notes plans to begin tax collections on October 1 as citizens prepare to pay to secure discounts. Officials hope to set rates sooner and finish the roll in time for October collections. There is optimism that a special Legislature session may be called and state duties may be assumed, enabling taxpayers to realize savings from the current tax rate cut.
Rubin Crenwelge, proprietor, announces the Fredericksburg drive-in will distribute General Tires and Tubes. Customer service details and hours are listed as part of a local business notice.
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