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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1941
Page
5
The week of Feb 7 to Feb 13 is designated Boy Scout Week praising youth in Fredericksburg. Local troops number two with a third nearly ready for registration and a Cub Pack forming to guide younger youths toward scouting and citizenship.
The Gillespie County 4 H Club Boys year centers on next weeks Fat Stock Show and auction. Youth exhibitors raise fine calves sheep and capons and the public is urged to attend. Community interest boosts the boys efforts and the county well being benefits from improved farm livestock.
The 1940 oil records show Texas led in ready defense production with minimal readjustment. The industry can supply aviation fuel and synthetic substitutes like toluene, rubber, and glycerin, meeting potential increases of 150 million barrels yearly without cutting gasoline or motor oil. Texans are praised for pioneering the state’s oil sector and its wartime role.
The piece argues that selectees should not be called draftees but trainees and emphasizes that being selected is a commendation of fitness. It describes how boards refer men to army assignments, the push to make military life appealing, and how professionals toughen selectees in cantonments while avoiding overt hazing.
A jar or pitcher of sugar syrup stored in the refrigerator prevents waste and helps remove baked-on sugar from glass bottoms after washing. This method keeps syrup ready for iced summer drinks and simplifies cleanup.
Adaing Machine F ivbtions and paper is discussed in the Frederickburg Publishing Co report. The note highlights local printing ventures, distribution reach, and potential ad sales opportunities for community papers.
Mrs George Stehling had an operation on February 3 followed by Betty Thompson daughter of Mrs Selma Thompson also on February 3 for an appendectomy. Ruby Herbert daughter of Mr and Mrs Felix Herbert had a tonsillectomy on February 4. Genevieve Schiandua daughter of Mr and Mrs Alfred Schandua underwent an operation on January 29. Ad Schmidtzensky who had his right eye removed weeks ago was released to return home.
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