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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1941
Page
2
Youth 4 H Club boys across the county gear up for next Saturday's show at Gillespie area farms and ranches. The scene mirrors many local preparations as clubs get ready to display livestock and projects.
Gillespie County youths prepare for the annual 4 H Club Boys Fat Stock Show and Sale at the Fair Park on Saturday February 15 starting at 9 30 a m Judge R M Millhollin Soil Conservation Service will judge calves sheep goats pigs and capons Auctioneer M F Pyka will handle the sale starting at 1 p m with county agent H F Grote coordinating efforts over fifty youths participate with calves on feed for the event
The Certificate of Title law, enacted by the last Legislature and in effect since October 1, 1939, will become effective for all cars and trucks in 1941. Every motor vehicle owner must obtain a title before January 1, 1942, replacing previous titles. continued on page 3, Col. 5.
Stockmen from Gillespie and adjoining counties meet in the district courtroom to perfect the Hill Country Livestock Protective Association. They adopt a constitution and by laws, set membership fees at not more than 2 cents per acre, and establish an 11 member committee drawn from different sections.
Issuance of 1941 automobile and truck plates is under way with a two month registration period. Plates for Gillespie County vehicles include auto 479 601 to 482 600, truck 379 801 to 380 300, farm truck 145 751 to 145 950, trailer 32 901 to 33 050, dealers 7 122 to 7 146, motorcycle 2 219 to 2 226. New color scheme uses black plates with yellow numerals. commercial and farm plates share color, differentiated by text. A certificate of title law will require owners to secure titles. Plates may be bought now but cannot be mounted until March 1. all vehicles must display new plates by April 1 to operate on public roads.
Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce board outlined a broad plan at the Tuesday meeting in the C C office. The group discussed sidewalk improvements to speed daily mail delivery after the new post office building is finished. A survey of city sections will identify needed improvements and remedies. The chamber also moved to aid rural mail delivery for residents between the Harper and Mason highways, noting long travel distances to reach mail on Weinheimer Reed road. Wm Petmecky was named to lead a committee to pursue the effort.
The F H S Hillbillies pose with season trophies and honor jackets in a victory tribute. Back row includes Bruder Luckenbach Roland Schmidt Dudley Lee Tony Knopp Louis Wilke Dayton Schmidt Eddie Arhelger Warren Hahn Jarvis Wieser. Front row lists Calvin Herbert Hugo Ransleben Roy Hangen Dan Anderegg Arthur Reichenau Gilbert Woerner Marvin Prechnow as 1940 lettermen. Coaches Klaerner and Nix sit at the table with the regional championship football, C C plaque, and district trophy.
Citizens of Fredericksburg and Gillespie County packed the President's Ball Saturday night under Alfred Petsch, as two volunteer teams helped raise funds. Early returns show about 376.50 collected at doors and ticket sales, with rural sales still unreported. The event highlighted the ticket-drive winner led by Mrs. Laurie Wells and team members.
Fredericksburg joins in National Boy Scout Week observance with a community service at 7:30 p m in the Fredericksburg High School Auditorium. The event opens with the singing of My Country Tis of Thee and prayers and scripture readings by local pastors.
The Fredericksburg City Commission approved a new ordinance requiring plans and material statements to be submitted to the City Clerk before any new structure or alterations begin. A $1 permit fee is charged, and records of all permits are kept. moving a building within the city limits requires a permit.
Fredericksburg National Bank will close next Wednesday February 12 in observance of Lincoln's Birthday. Alfred Cameron cashier announced the closure this week.
The open season for trapping bearing animals ended January 31, ending a two month period when traps guns or dogs could be used.
January rainfall in Gillespie County ranged with Oswald F. Eckhardt gauge at Gold recording 3.23 inches and Doss 0.47. Other stations Hye 3.11, Harper 3.11, Bankersmith 3.06, Morris Ranch 2.60, Crabapple 2.56. On Feb 1 all sections saw soaking rains, aiding ranges and fields though some roads became impassable. Crabapple 2.60, city 2.47, Gold 2.31, Morris Ranch 2.12.
Gillespie county taxpayers again earned an honor for tax payments for the 1940 period ending last Friday. Ninety six point seven percent of levied taxes were paid. Delinquent penalties escalate monthly with increases through July and late payments incur added redemption costs.
The Gillespie County Draft received a February call for five men to report for induction on February 25 at Fort Sam Houston. Ten draftees are named for Feb 25 with five to be chosen if volunteers don’t fill the quota. volunteers slated for Feb 11 will send three men, while one replacement will depart Feb 14 for a January failure. Names and order numbers include Werner Neffendorf, Charles Moss, Erwin Danz, Roman Hartmann, Louis Evers Jr., Paul Henke, Alex Meurer, Erwin Welch, Bruce Jordan, and Elmer Koenig.
Bruno Hohenberger fractured his left knee after a fall from a roof while patching it. He is hospitalized for ongoing medical care and observation.
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