Fredericksburg Federal Building Dedication Exercises
Dedication events highlight the opening ceremony at the new federal building in Fredericksburg with performances by the Fredericksburg Concert Band and the Junior Concert Band. Officials include Louis Jordan, Post Office Inspector, and Congressman Charles L. South, plus church figures and a flag raising. Open house follows the program.
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Louis Jordan Post Am
Legion
Dallas, Texas
Fredericksburg
Charles L. South
21St Congressional District
Father Thomas Coleman
St. Mary's Church
First Cotton Stamps Issued Under Supplementary Program
Walter A. Barsch received the first stamps in Gillette County under the Supplementary Cotton Program on Thursday. His family Virginia and Reuben joined him as they plan to share stamps worth $50, the maximum for a producer with two qualifying crops. Barsch also participates in the agricultural conservation program and has 1940 cotton under government loan. The program aims to reduce cotton acreage for 1941 and is voluntary, not affecting other farm payments. Continued on page 8, Col. 3.
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Gillepie County
Walter A. Barsch
Mr. Barsch
Barsch
We Believe By COOL. ALFRED PErTsch Frank And Independent Limited
The column defends editorial independence amid threats from readers over local policy. It notes that boycott threats target advertising and job work but will not suppress the editorials. The Standard asserts the duty to publish frank, independent views even at the cost of business.
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Standard
Threats and boycotts against the Publishing Company questioned
The columnist argues threats to boycott the Publishing Company were unthoughtful and not supported by business leaders and stockholders. The piece notes most stockholders are widows and asserts businessmen should allow newspapers to express opinions on public matters. Continued on page 6.
Kew School Districts Change Their Tax Rates
In Gillespie county most districts keep 1941 tax rates at 1940 levels. Seven of 22 special tax districts changed, with six raising levies and Petersburg lowering from 5 to 1 cent. Increases affected Stonewall Doss Eckert Klein Branch Klein Frankreich and Williams Creek.
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Kew
Stonewall
Doss
Eckert
Klein Branch
Klein Frankreich
Williams Creek
Petersburg
Trials Disposed Quickly in Gillespie County Court
In the Gillespie County District Court second week, criminal docket cases consumed part of a day. Two penitentiary sentences were imposed on guilty pleas. Arson defendant C A Parker received five years, Douglas Haley two years with suspended sentence, Louis Gonzales fined 100 dollars for carrying a pistol. Civil trial activity ongoing with Albert Schnerr v Arthur Reed for property and damages. Continued on page 8.
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Gillespie County
Albert Schnerr
Arthur Reed
N. T. Stubbs
Johnson City
Schnerr
Douglas Haley
Louis Gonzales
County Budget Adopted And 61e Tax Rate Retained
Gillespie County Commissioners Court approved the county budget for the new fiscal year and kept the tax rate at 6l, same as last year. Trustees of school districts set their rates, but no countywide road bond rate was fixed due to uncertainty over state payments versus county responsibility. The issue stems from governors blocking a law on bond payments. Continued on page 8, Col. 4.
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Gillespie County
Henry Hirsch
City Schools Open On September 2 FH S Announces
Post Office moves to Federal Building with Sunday mail service first day. On Labor Day the office closes. Tuesday September 2 marks first day of service windows in the new structure. Keys to new lock boxes distributed Friday. Old building to close after Sunday move.
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FH. S
R. W. Klingelhoefer
Federal
Klingelhoefer
Andy
Public and St Marys Open School September Second
Over a thousand local pupils resume classes next week with Fredericksburg Public School and St Marys announcing September 2 as opening day. High school registration begins August 29 and 30 to speed class organization for the 1941-42 term.
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Fredericksburg
St. Mary's
S. H. Smyrhas
Smyre
Final Day of Gillespie County Fair Attracts Record Crowd
The 56th Gillespie County Fair closed with record attendance as former residents filled the grandstand and grounds for the final day. Six well matched horse races capped a three day racing program touted as among the best ever offered locally. Continued on page 5, Col. 2.
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Gillespie County
Texas
New Post Office A symbol of Congressman South’s work
Fredericksburg gains a new Federal building at the Court House square, a result of Congressman Chas L. South’s six years in Washington. Local leaders began pushing for a post office in 1937, and the Chamber of Commerce aided efforts to secure the project for Gillespie County.
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Fredericksburg
Gillespie County
House of Representatives
Credit Bureau Holds Annual Membership Meet
Fredericksburg Credit Bureau members attended the annual membership meeting at Seipp's Hall. C C Witchell of the Retail Merchants Association of San Antonio spoke on the credit bureau's value to city merchants. Directors elected: Henry Meurer Benno Weiss Hans Hannemann new two year terms. holdovers Alvin Stehling Felix Heiman M L Bogisch. Retiring directors were Sidney Henke Erwin Woerner and E W Stroeher.
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Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg Dedicated Federal Building Ceremony
Fredericksburg and Gillespie County residents gather today at 3 p.m. for the dedication of the new Federal Building to house the local Post Office, with speeches by Congressman South and CW B Lone. The event marks the dedication ahead of Sunday’s official opening.
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Fredericksburg
Gillespie County
Federal
Standard Out Days Earlier This Week
The Standard shifts publication to a day earlier this week for the dedication program at the new Federal Building. Readers learn about the new structure and the 93 year history of the city’s postal service.
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Federal
Dedicatory Program Set For Fredericksburg Chamber Event
The Fredericksburg Chamber plans a dedicatory program featuring the Fredericksburg Concert Band and the Fredericksburg Junior Concert Band. Hon Charles L. South presents the dedicatory address and C W B Long speaks for the Postal Department. The American Legion will raise the Stars and Stripes, with Rev F A Bracher giving the invocation and Arthur Stehling delivering introductory remarks.
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Icksburg Chamber of Commerce
Icksburg Chambe of Commerce
Fredericksburg
Charles L. South
21St
C. W. B. Long
Post Office
Dallas
Postal Department
American Legion
F. A. Bracher
Arthur Stehling
Chamber of
Reclassified Registrants Retain Right to Appeal
General J Watt Page State Selective Service Director announced today that any deferment holder who is reclassified by a local board has the same right to appeal as when first classified. He stressed that no classification is permanent and a case may be reopened before induction.
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Selective Service
General J. Watt Page
General Page
Parent Education Lectures Set for Fredericksburg and Harper
Virginia Scar designated September 14 to 27 for Parent Education Classes in Fredericksburg and Harper. Mrs. Fred Mathisen, PTA study courses chair, urges all interested parents to notify her now to arrange hours days and topics by the weekend.
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Virginia Scarborough
Texas University Extension Department
Fredericksburg
Harper
Fred Mathisen
PTA
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Fredericksburg, Texas
Zions Lutheran Church
Chamber of Commerce Arrangements
Edward Krauskopf
Walter Barsch
ACA Repreentatives
Alfred Pertsch
Frank
Hell
America
MacDonald Studio
Lions Club
Hope
Coleman
Cong. South
South
Orable
Chas L. South
Congressman South
Credit Bureau
CW. B
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