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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1941
Page
1
The column argues that the fight between Germany and England is mischaracterized as democracy versus dictatorship. It blames England and France for Germany’s rise of Hitler after World War I and notes President Roosevelt’s position while urging caution about central power.
Leo J. Blanchard elected Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1, in November, reported to duty as a commissioned officer at Fort Clark Texas. He departed December 16 with family moving to Fort Clark on December 26, as county officials planned to address JP vacancy at January meeting.
Inventory time is at hand for county businesses and the county itself with tax assessments. Tax Assr. Wm. M Petmecky says assessments start January 1 and forms are mailed to property owners who must list January 1 holdings under oath. Owners abroad in Japan England Alaska and elsewhere may mail back the completed assessments. Assessing and collecting duties were merged years ago to save costs and most assessments are now prepared in the tax office when taxes or auto licenses are paid. Continued on page 2 Col 5.
The 1940 Fredericksburg rainfall totaled 37.37 inches, exceeding the 30 inch county average and marking the wettest year since 1936 except for that peak. June was the rainiest month at 6.68 inches, while January saw the driest period with about 0.44 inches.
Gillespie County records show 240 new car units registered in 1940, with 181 passenger cars and 59 commercial vehicles. Ford and Chevrolet were most common with 39 and 35 registrations, followed by Plymouths 49, Buicks 7, Studebakers 13, Pontiacs 9, Hudsons 7, Chryslers 5, DeSotos 2, Oldsmobiles 2, Willys 8, and single Mer cury and Packard entries. actual local sales may be higher due to dealership reporting.
The 1940 annual report by Henry Grote names the terrace line project as the county’s top achievement by the County Agent. Four thousand acres were terraced using county machinery, with 80 days devoted to Boys 4-H work, calves and lambs shown at the Fair Grounds on February 17, and support from the Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce to transport 65 4-H members to the San Antonio show.
The first white baby born in Gillespie County will receive gifts from Fredericksburg merchants with Palace Theatre and local newspapers sponsoring the event. Prizes include cash, merchandise, and a baby book, portrait, clothes, and daily milk, with the draw on stage at the Palace Theatre and time announced soon.
Fredericksburg and Gillespie County receive news that the State Highway Commission ordered Kerrville road construction on State Highway 16 in 1941. Work includes grading drainage structures and surfacing from Pedernales School southwest six miles at an estimated cost of 80 000 dollars. A low water bridge over the Pedernales River is included.
Alfred Petsch was appointed by W. L. Clayton to head Gillespie County's President's Birthday Ball to aid the 1941 infantile paralysis drive. Last year's event was highly successful and plans continue.
Fredericksburg Post Office reported record 1940 receipts of 16760.00 dollars, up 1134.71 from 1939. All four quarters increased with October-December surpassing 5000 for the first time at 5238.71, while March, June, and September quarters also rose year over year.
Mr and Mrs Hy Bullion of San Angelo spent Christmas with H C Maier and Mr and Mrs Walter Humes in a warm holiday gathering.
Fredericksburg music director Charles Klaerner underwent an emergency appendectomy at a local hospital Thursday morning. He is reported in stable condition and plans for a full recovery are underway.
Gillespie County will furnish ten men for the U S Army draft on January 14. Five youths volunteered including Christian Arthur Staats Milton August Herbert and William Tomas Lawson. Robin Alphonse Koenig is underage and LeRoy Icke is married. guardians and wife permissions are required. Eight youths are listed as Class 14 from Raymond Wuest to Roman Hartmann. Those with order numbers below 23 were not in the first draft. Draftees will report January 14 to the local board and be sent to Fort Sam Houston for final physicals and induction.
Gillespie County records show 212 births and 93 deaths in 1940 with August counting 24 births the highest in the year. County Clerk Albert Klett’s vital statistics registers note births more than doubled deaths during the 12 months from January to December 1940.
Fredericksburg Standard compiles a 1940 year in review for Gillespie County. The piece notes President Roosevelt’s White House address broadcast worldwide, urging rapid arms production and democracy, and lists major local events from 1940 including census plans, accidents, fires, births, deaths, and community notes.
Fredericksburg Lions Club annual Christmas Cheer pageant drew national notice as Chicago Daily Tribune front page featured a story about the city and county event held Sunday night December 22 in Fredericksburg Public School Auditorium. The item noted inclusive participation from people of all faiths and ministers and listed speakers and program details.
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