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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1941
Page
1
Col Alfred Petsch argues against deer overpopulation policies in the Hill Country and warns that allowing does to be killed will cause inbreeding and weakened stock, risking a catastrophic decline in the herd and eventual population wipeout.
The article argues that wildlife is a prized Texas resource with direct commercial value and broad public satisfaction. It stresses conserving wildlife for future benefits, noting most residents recognize its long term value and appeal.
The article urges early next year action through a meeting of Hill Country landowners and sportsmen to discuss suitable amendments to game laws. It hints at continued coverage on page 4.
Joanne Weinheimer of Stonewall, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Weinheimer, was named the Gold Star Girl of Gillespie County by a judges’ committee. Her club report cites sewing projects from towels to dresses, and canning achievements across three years, including peaches, pears, tomatoes, okra, and corn.
Mrs Lester Keyser this week is visiting relatives in Galveston.
U S Japanese talks faltered as Washington pressed Japan on MILITARY activity in French Indochina. The dispute centers on aid to Russia and Japan’s war with China while Axis ties and Burma road defense shape ongoing tensions across the Pacific. Spies and saboteurs tied to anti Fascist movements emerge amid northern Italy unrest.
Preparations for the annual Fredericksburg Lions Club Christmas program proceed with church choirs and the Concert Band. The event is set for Sunday night December 21, the eleventh consecutive presentation. An outstanding speaker is hoped for as groups invite former participants and the audience joins in carol singing. The Lions tree in Courthouse Park will be lit that evening.
The Fredericksburg Lions Club asks local papers to provide names and addresses of Gillespie County youths serving in the army navy or marine forces. A committee led by Rev. Ivan O Donaldson plans a Christmas remembrance and requests entries be sent to the Publishing Company office.
Eight Gillespie County selectees will be inducted December 11 in response to call number 31. Names and draft order numbers are listed, with five of fifteen local examined youths cleared for the January 6, 1942 draft.
Dr. Lester Keyser, Gillespie County Red Cross Roll Call chairman, calls rural workers to submit reports of memberships solicited by December 5, the drive’s final date. He notes 675 memberships already secured and expects a higher total with final figures, reports to be filed at his office since downtown closed.
All homes and businesses participate in a Junior Chamber of Commerce lighting contest to spread the Christmas Spirit on the night of the annual yule observance. Lions Club will sponsor toy and fruit distribution to underprivileged county children on Christmas Eve with committees led by Pres. Arthur Stehling and numerous officers handling publicity, stage, moving, and auditorium duties.
Six cases heard in Gillespie County Justice Court during the past week punished trespassers with 10 dollars plus costs, one for killing a buck from an auto at 25 dollars, two for killing a doe at 50 dollars, and one for hunting wild birds from an auto at 25 dollars. Costs totaled 11 dollars in each case, with two more cases pending.
Mr and Mrs R J Bronson of Globe Arizona and Mr and Mrs C F Ahrens with Miss Alma Ahrens spent Thanksgiving in San Antonio visiting Mr and Mrs Louis Goethe and Mr and Mrs A L Blumenthal.
The City Commission hoped to complete the street and traffic light system as fixtures arrived in the city last Friday. Work on the combined street traffic lights began in August of this year and progress continues toward final installation and operation.
Conoco plans an installation banquet at the Nimitz Hotel in Fredericksburg to honor O L Crenwelge as the new Continental Oil Co agent. Local business leaders will attend as executives perform the formal ceremony with company representatives including Frank Moore and K T Johnson present.
Fredericksburg street and traffic lights will be dedicated next weekend. The Junior Chamber of Commerce committee led by Gilbert Kaderli is arranging the ceremony and will announce the exact date.
Santa will arrive Saturday at 10 a m in Fredericksburg marked by a northbound entry from Kraus corner. The Red and White Fredericksburg High School band greets him and leads a parade from Kraus corner to Nimitz then Courthouse square distributing 3000 candy bags and presents from the bandstand pavilion. The Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce with the Junior Chamber and Scouts backs the visit. Santa will meet shoppers and children at favorite stores as Christmas lights debut Saturday night and stay lit through New Year’s Day.
Work on the street lighting system progressed on schedule except for the lights, delayed for months due to missing fixtures. Finishing touches began Wednesday as workers install sockets and fixtures, with no firm completion date but an estimate to be operable by next weekend at the latest. Mayor Edward Krauskopf says complete traffic light regulations will be issued next week.
Austin December 1 Two candidates for Congress announced for next year Democratic primaries Marty Knox of Brownwood former adjutant general and current State Board of Control chair seeks the 21st District seat held by Charles L South of Coleman Tom Martin of Austin a newspaper columnist lawyer and former Texas House member announces in the 10th District once represented by Lyndon Johnson
Fifty years of marriage were celebrated by Mr. and Mrs. Louis Lochte at their Fredericksburg home. They wed November 28, 1891, with Rev. De Geller officiating. Surviving children include Dr. Harry Lochte, Hugo Lochte, Emil Lochte, and Guenther Lochte, plus eight grandchildren. The event featured Bible readings, songs by Ladies Aid and the Columbia male choir, and many relatives and friends visiting through the afternoon.
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