Time Rolls On as 1941 Beckons
A reflective column notes the passing of 1940 and the arrival of a new year. It urges individuals and communities to use time wisely and build a lasting structure to bridge the span for future generations.
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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1941
Page
4
Year 1941 Hopes Rise From Fredericksburg Reflections
In Fredericksburg and Gillespie County residents recall 1940 as a good year with crops and moisture, and express hope for 1941. They wish health to all, bumper harvests, and an end to foreign war, praying for peace and safety for youth and communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg
Gillespie County
Fredericksburg starts planning for centennial after 95th year
A historical digest urges timely planning for Fredericksburg's 100th birthday. The piece reflects on aging milestones and the need for action now to ensure a memorable community celebration. It frames government as creating opportunity, not happiness, and closes with a series of inspirational quotations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg
Channing
A Simple Life Aims For Calmness And Contentment
The text urges cultivating inner calm and self possession for longevity and fuller living. It promotes liking plain foods, simple service, nature, work, and companionship, and learning to enjoy gardening, household tasks, and daily rhythms. It encourages independence from material ownership and others' opinions.
Inventory Time Take Stock Of Your Physical Well-Being
Dr Geo W Cox state health officer urges Texans to start 1941 with a physical health inventory. He compares the body to a car and recommends regular medical exams to detect weaknesses and prolong usefulness. He notes school inspections train youth and urges adults to begin the new year with physician checkups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. W. Cox
Two Million Dollar Production At Palace January 8-9
Arizona, a two million dollar outdoor action drama, opens at Palace Theatre on January 8 and 9. The film follows the western trek of civilization, clashes with Indians, and civil war turmoil, based on Buddington Kelland's book and featuring Jean Arthur with William Holden Warren William and Porter Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arizona
Palaces Theatre
America
Budington Kelland
Jean Arthur
William Holden
Warren William
Porter Hall
Fredericksburg Drive In Station Stop Noted
A fragment mentions Fredericksburg Drive In Station and names Rul'n Urenwelge with Prop 32ti as part of the brief entry. The text is sparse and lacks additional context or dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg Drive-In
Christmas Boxes Sent By Local Red Cross
From the Files of the Standard of Dec. 22 1917 125 Christmas Boxes Sent By Local Red Cross Committee to all soldiers from Gillespie County stationed in camps. Cookies donated by ladies, gifts ranging from 50 cents to 1 dollar. $75 sent to headquarters to be made into Christmas boxes wherever needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Red Cross Committee
Gillespie County
Granite marker replaces wooden Main Street road markers
Wooden markers at several Main Street intersections were damaged by careless drivers. A granite marker weighing half a ton now reinforces the corners to enforce road rules and deter future abuse. The culprit who repeats the offense would likely face consequences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
Chamber Plans $250 Fund Drive for Soldier Boys
At a Wednesday chamber meeting a War Activities Auxiliary appeal led to a plan to raise 250 for national headquarters in Washington. Funds will support social surroundings for soldiers at state and national camps and abroad as 84 Gillespie County men are stationed nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
War Activities Auxiliary
Washington
Zander Hirsch Wedding in San Antonio
Miss Olga Hirsch and Mr Gaston Zander wed at 8 pm last Saturday at the bride’s brother Louis Hirsch home in San Antonio. The couple will reside there where the groom works for M Halff & Bros. Katharina Knopp dies aged 76 in Fredericksburg. Funeral Sunday in Catholic Cemetery. five children predeceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olga Hirsch
Gaston Zander
Louis Hirsch
San Antonio
Mrs. Zander
M. Halff & Bros
Gillespie County Pioneer Theodore Hohenberger Dies
Prominent Gillespie County citizen Theodore Hohenberger dies at his Grapetown area home after a short illness on Monday evening. Funeral plans pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Hohenberger
Gillespie County
Grapetown
Obituary notice for Hohenberger
At age 63 years 1 month and 12 days Hohenberger died. He is survived by his wife and eight children. Interment was held on Wednesday afternoon in Grapetown Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hohenberger
Grapetown
Pioneer Gillespie County citizen Petsch dies at 78
John Joseph Petsch died at his Luckenbach home on Christmas Day at age 78. Survived by wife and children John J. Petsch San Antonio Joseph Petsch Listerdale Otto Petsch Fredericksburg Henry William and Anna Petsch Luckenbach. Richard Hennersdorf native Gillespie County died in Fort Worth at 53 years 10 months 22 days. Survived by Miss Ida Hennersdorf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Joseph Petsch
Gillespie County
Luckenbach
John J. Petsch
San Antonio
Joseph Petsch
Listerdale
Otto Petsch
Frederickshuro
Henry
William
Miss Anna Petsch
Richard Hennersdorf
Fort Worth
Ida Hennersdorf
Terrace Lines Extension Work Highlighted by County Agent
The county agent outlines annual time devoted to live stock and poultry problems and invites producer discussion on improvements. He thanks organizations and individuals for their council and donations aiding extension work, and praises newspapers for extension publicity space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grote
Ther Council
Donaton
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Arthur H. Rowert
Frederiksburg
Fredericksburg Publishing Company
Bookkeeper
Texas Press Association
South Texas Press Association
Texas Press
Mann
Clemens
United States of America
Dickinson
Emerson
Henry Ford
Sarah A. Bolton
London
Basse Express
San Antonio — Eckert
Llanocherokee
San Saba
Lometa- Lampasa
East Main Street
C. To
Zander-Hirsch
J. J. Knopp
Katharina Knopp
Theo Hohenberger
Ranchman’s Supplies
Lochte Storage J Ac Company
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