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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1920
Page
6
The notice lists WM. DIETEL as Editor and Manager for the Fredericksburg Standard published by Fredericksburg Publishing Co. It notes a weekly Saturday issue, second class mail entry, subscription at $1.50 per year, and directs readers to send communications to the publishing company with separate departments for business and editor input.
An editorial argues that democracy begins with public control yet warns against politicizing education. It compares schools to a factory with a single head and board oversight, urging the head administrator be consulted on every employee, while discussing tenure and removal dynamics.
In Eckert Texas on August 1 1920 rains brighten prospects as residents plant fall potatoes and gardens. Local visits include Elgin San Antonio and Marble Falls folk with social gatherings at Ben Thomas and W N Lee households. Rev L H Billings begins meetings at Willow City and several locals travel to San Antonio Alamo City and Fredericksburg for visits and events.
The piece discusses voters learning the November ballot, noting Harding and Cox are not seen as reformers. It argues government should maintain established policies, with no major industrial upheaval expected. A separate item reports a collision near Kingsbury, where Mr. Brown’s car hit a westbound train, causing severe front-end damage.
The speaker argues there is no law forcing retention of underperforming teachers or firing without cause, comparing school systems to industrial plants. He warns that constant firing by a superintendent would backfire, affecting the board and district, urging serious consideration by boards.
Mrs Anna Noll died July 28 1920 after rheumatism and was buried July 29. Born August 3 1851 in Hersfeld Germany she married Henry Noll in Cuero Texas November 22 1877 and had six children Will Henry Julius and Elizabeth survive. The family lived in San Antonio then Kerrville for thirty years. A devout Presbyterian, she served in church and women’s circles. funeral was led by Rev W P Dickey with Rev D D Holt assisting.
Seguin residents J. B. Brown and Jno Donegan escaped harm Wednesday afternoon around 3 in a crossing incident on the S P line. Fate spared them as they crossed the tracks near Seguin.
Farmers Union Picnic set for Saturday August 21 1920 at Alfred Klaerner on Live Oak. Outside speakers expected with barbecue refreshments and music. Farmers Produce Co truck will carry people free from Court House to grounds 9 to 11 am and return in evening. All farmers invited.
An official appeals for residents of Gillespie County to report anyone not enumerated in the census. The notice clarifies the enumeration is for welfare, not taxation, and requests all omissions be sent to the registrar promptly.
The Gillespie County commissioners court intends to discontinue a third class road along the division line of the Chas. K. Bullard Survey on September 13, 1920, at the court's next regular term.
No 20 and the Francisca De Leon Survey No 19 from the Austin Fredericksburg Road North to the Pedernales River petitioning the discontinuance of the road is on file in the office. Dated August 12 1920 and sealed by Herman Usener.
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