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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1940
Page
1
Announcement by Mayor Edward Krauskopf states the Central Power and Light Company properties in Fredericksburg will transfer to the city next Monday December 16 with legal papers nearly finished. Street and traffic light installations and system improvements are planned to follow.
Gillespie County Selective Board secretary Otto Burgdorf said State headquarters advised eight men would be drafted from Gillespie County for the January 13 draft. Two men were called in the first draft, filled by volunteers, and Burgdorf urged further volunteers or placement on the top of the list.
A limited subscription promotion offers the Standard for $1.00 starting now through January 1, 1942. The pitch emphasizes savings and personal benefit for the reader.
Gillespie County commissioners awarded 50 year franchises to the Lower Colorado River Authority and to the City of Fredericksburg. Franchises require tall poles, 22 foot clearance, and safe line maintenance with the county not liable for damages. The county retains right to issue similar privileges to others and set a special session.
The Fredericksburg High School senior class stages Headline Kelly by Wynona Hawthorne on Wednesday at 8 p.m. in the first production of the year. The cast features Roy Bierschwale Kelly Vera Anderegg Janice Weir Annie Heep Smudge Hubert Klein Dick Minnie Lee Deckert Julie Morgan Beverly Willis Beverly Annabel Bernhard Lily Jack Bierschwale Professor Trescott Roland Bonn Bill Weston Luckenbach Dan Milton Klaer ner White Hawk with dancing singing and skating numbers directed by Miss Naomi Davis and Miss Virginia Harrison.
The Fredericksburg Junior Chamber of Commerce received its state and national charter at a Charter and Ladies Night Banquet held at Hotel Nimitz. Mark Fuchs presented the charter to Richard Hardin, praising the Jaycee ideals and national support for community welfare and youth development.
The San Marcos Rattlers face Fredericksburg High School Hillbillies in pursuit of the first regional football championship for both sides. The photo shows coaches and players arranged in lines, headed by Coach Jowers and Captain Cape with several players named, reflecting a pivotal regional clash.
Fredericksburg merchants sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce held an Open House with singing, bands, and lights on Main Street. The event drew myriads for two hours of festivities as Santa visited the city the following day.
Gillespie County cotton farmers approved a cotton quota in a Saturday vote, 39 to 21, with a 3 2 vote in Harper, 10 4 in Albert, and 26 15 in Fredericksburg. Nationally 92.5 percent favored another year of marketing and production control. 761 117 for and 61 408 against. The 1941 program sets plantings at 27 900 000 acres, unchanged from last year.
Fredericksburg Standard and United Telephone announce that half time and final scores of the Region 9 championship game between Fredericksburg Hillbillies and San Marcos Rattlers will be available Friday night. Half time by 9 p m final by 10 p m at Central Drug Company and Kallenberg's Pharmacy.
Fredericksburg High School's Billies upset Taylor Ducks 7 to 6 in a heart stopping finish at the Duck Pond. Co captains Anderegg and Langerhans orchestrated a final minute drive to tie the game on a last play reach for a point after touchdown. The win gives Gillespie County its first bi district title and a place in regional contention.
Henry Cordes a Fredericksburg and Gillespie County pioneer died Thursday morning at 3 15 am at age 79 years 9 days He was the son of early county settlers Henry and his wife He lost his father at fourteen and later drove trails for many years He also worked at one of the county s first mills Continued on page 6.
Workmen tear down Gillespie County’s 85 year old courthouse built in 1855 to make space for a Federal Post Office. The structure, once a pioneer hub, saw many additions and served varied official functions before its demise.
Mrs J Luther Watson of Anson Texas arrives to set up as area supervisor for the State Department of Public Welfare in area 40. He will supervise old age assistance and county welfare workers across Bandera Blanco Gillespie Kendall Kimble Kerr Mason Menard Llano and McCulloch counties. The local office staff includes secretary Mrs Blue Womack.
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