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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1940
Page
10
The article traces the history and global spread of Christmas trees from ancient Rome to Martin Luther lore, noting debates about origins. It cites a multi‑million dollar national harvest, state producers, regional tree types, and forest management practices to sustain future supplies.
Findings from 193 clubs in 12 extension districts show the Texas A and M Extension Service classified home demonstration club women by age income and length of membership. About 1 1 3 children per family and 25 percent of club children are over 19.
The Tax Assessor-Collector and Lions Club figure Bill Petmecky is highlighted for a long total of public service in Gillespie County. The article lists family lineage, prior work, club memberships including Arion and Frohsian singing clubs, and his duties with the Boy Scouts. It notes his leadership roles in the Lions Club and local Chamber of Commerce, plus his hobbies and family.
A pre inventory savings program titled Do not forget the Money is now in progress at ROBT. BLUM STORE as part of the store’s financial readiness push. The project targets orderly asset checks and potential price reductions after inventory.
Every jar of paracide ointment is guaranteed to relieve itching of eczemas itch ringworm athlete’s foot and other minor skin irritations. Large jar only 60c at Kallenberg's Pharmacy.
Texas hunters report strong deer harvest despite unkind conditions. Storage houses fill with bucks across Hill Country and Central Texas. Game Department restocking continues with 211 deer moved from South Texas trapping site, including 129 bucks. A new one deer at a time trap is used. trapping started early, baited with cottonseed cake and apples.
The regional Social Security office reports 8 066 monthly and lump sum payments under old age and survivors insurance in Texas from January 1 to November 30 1940. Retired wage earners over 65 led in payments with 2904 monthly payments totaling 60955 98 dollars. Widows and children of deceased earners also show notable figures. Total monthly payments reached 6161 with 103336 78 dollars, plus 1 905 lump sum payments totaling 215304 41 dollars for those with no dependents.
The Agricultural Marketing Service estimates Texas will yield 41,000,000 pounds of pecans this year, with 2,870,000 pounds in improved varieties and 38,130,000 pounds in wild or seedling types. Last year Texas produced 19,000,000 pounds, and the 10 year average is 24,470,000 pounds. United States production is forecast at 87,286,000 pounds, up 37 percent from last year.
The mistletoe symbolizes friendship joy and peace during Christmas. A British custom of kissing under mistletoe dates to ancient Druids and Greeks. The plant's sacred ties are linked to oak trees and reverence in early times.
A fragmented notice advertises savings on subscriptions to Wochenblatt or Standard and promotes a Fredericksburg Drive-In Station. It mentions Rut'n Crenweige and Prop 32ti for adding machine fibons and paper, with Frederick burg Publishing referenced.
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