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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1940
Page
2
A countywide drive for Anti tuberculosis Seals runs this week led by Mrs Wesley Gold with door to door canvassing by school children. Seventy five percent funds stay in Texas for TB work while five percent supports national education. Dr Z T Scott says public and civic groups back the effort as deaths fall and clinics are funded.
The 1850s county building, once the seat of government and justice, is slated for removal after 1882's newer courthouse construction. It housed post office, sheriff, and famed attorney offices. some say it once served as the community’s opera house before its final use in Rural Electrification and mattress projects. Nearby families, including Eugene Heimann and Huvo Heimann, visited the area during Thanksgiving. The commissioner's grant continues with plans to qualify new county officials on January 2 and approve a third class road in the western county with a 40 foot minimum width.
Fredericksburg Lions Club hosts Ladies Night December 18 at 7 30 pm in the Hotel Nimitz ballroom with a Christmas themed banquet and entertainment. Fredericksburg Junior Chamber of Commerce says many yard decoration contest entries have arrived and urges more residents to mail coupons before December 18. Five prizes of turkeys await the top five yards as judges begin visits.
President Hardin accepted the charter with appreciation as the Jaycees celebrate a new charter. Honor guest Harry Hornby, state secretary, spoke on youth impact in Texas while delegations from Mason, New Braunfels, Kerrville, Austin and San Antonio attended the event followed by a banquet and dance.
The beloved patron saint arrived at 10 a.m. and made a long Main Street round in Fredericksburg visiting business houses. He then continued to other destinations on his itinerary before a Christmas Eve return ten days hence on December 24.
County Agricultural Conservation Associations will meet Saturday at 2 45 p m in Gillespie County Courthouse Commissioners Court Room to select three men to administer the AAA program for the coming year. George Slaughter notes the committee setup is the program’s most important phase and that farmer control represents real democracy in action.
Heavy precipitation Tuesday night and early Wednesday gave Fredericksburg 2.20 inches of rain. Baron's Creek broke its banks in many sections while the Pedernales River rose about 10 feet. Showers returned Thursday morning.
Ludwig Flower Shoppe operated by the Ludwig sisters shows a large selection of holiday floral pieces in their remodeled East Main Street establishment. The building has been renovated with new show windows a special flower refrigerator box and an attractive interior display inviting visitors at any time.
An offer promotes subscribing to the Standard with a 50 cent saving. The ad targets readers to join once per period. It emphasizes value and quick action for ongoing readership.
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Tatsch and Mrs. Edwin Tatsch traveled from San Antonio to attend the Cordes funeral, joining mourners for the services.
Mr and Mrs E A Kothmann of Menard visited Monday with the Oliver Kowert family and local friends. The social call highlighted local ties and community warmth during the week.
Fred Ericksburg Drive-In Station co owner Rubin Crenwelge promotes a Money Saving Sale at Schroeder Bros with emphasis on General Tires and Tubes to help customers cut costs. Sale highlights include value items and affordable auto goods during the event.
Felix Heep and his brother in law Marvin Joseph fished Buchanan Lake last Saturday night and hauled six crappie weighing three to six pounds each. The Reichenaus from Mason visited the Kaiser family for the weekend.
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