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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1942
Page
3
A public safety note urges drivers to slow down and drive with care as rubber-wheeled travel grows essential. It warns that reckless speed can ruin cars and tires, emphasizes securing garages and trunks, and advises recording tire serial numbers to aid recovery after theft.
The notice urges Texas voters to pay the poll tax before January 31 to avoid losing voting privileges in 1942. It explains the tax as a condition for voting, notes upcoming elections, and warns that crowded offices may occur at month end. It stresses paying early to secure receipts or exemption certificates.
Wendell Willkie extols American liberty as a spiritual aspiration and universal beacon. He argues the American people, despite doubts, will protect liberty worldwide from Europe to Asia and across America.
A quotation urges Bend together your spare hours by a definite purpose to maximize achievement. It invites gathering fragments of time to prevent any loss and harness focused effort.
Admiral Chester W. Nimitz writes to Mayor Edward Krauskopf appreciating the designation of Admiral Nimitz Day on Saturday December 27. The letter, postmarked in Pearl Harbor January 1 and sent by Air Mail, was received by the Mayor during the past week.
Editor introduces a nine part series on filing income tax returns. Defines who must file with gross income thresholds 750 dollars, married couples, and combined incomes. Specifies filing deadlines for calendar and fiscal years, and where to file with the internal revenue district. Describes how to complete returns using Form 1040 and 1040A and explains the normal tax rate of 4 percent plus a graduated surtax.
Mrs. Carolina Broetzmann nee Leyendecker died at 80 in her San Antonio home. Funeral held today at 4 p.m. officiated by Rev. John Scherzer with interment in Herman Sons Cemetery. She was a Fredericksburg native and sister to several Leyendecker relatives. surviving daughters include Mrs. Helen Enncem, Mrs. Bertha Breeding, and Mrs. Sidonia Rahmstorf. Also notes Elgin Burrow of Richmond VA attended the funeral for his mother Mrs. Ella Burrow before returning to Richmond.
The Fredericksburg National Bank will be closed all day Monday January 19 in observance of the birthday of Confederate general Robert E. Lee.
The WPA curb sidewalk and paving project for residents ended at year’s end with Edwin Grobe as supervisor. Over two years 2,861 feet of sidewalk 40,484 feet of curbing and 36,650 square feet of paving were finished. some paving on Highway 87 and East Austin Street not included. The whole crew moved to Kerr County at year turn.
Kerrville Texas January 11 Mrs Dewitt Clinton Bierschwale of Mountain Home is charged with murder in her husband s death after he died from two gunshot wounds Saturday in their Mountain Home home She waived examination and posted 2500 bond to await Kerr County grand jury Survivors include the widow his parents four brothers and a half sister
An order to surrender enemy aliens radio transmitters short wave receivers and cameras has been issued. Local sheriff's office will issue receipts and return equipment to rightful owners when possible.
Alton D. McDougall son of Mr and Mrs Benno Mc Dougall Fredericksburg recently graduated from the Chanute Field branch of the U S Army Air Corps Technical Schools He visited his hometown and relatives after the graduation and spent part of the past week there
Final rites were conducted Saturday at 2 p m for Mrs Ella E Burrow a Fredericksburg native who died of a heart attack at her home January 7 at age 47 9 12 She was married to Gustave Burrow on February 19 1913 and is survived by five daughters three sons two parents four grandchildren and several siblings. Interment followed at City Cemetery with Bethany Lutheran Church members singing at the funeral home.
Special Ranger R L Batte reports no cattle theft in Gillespie County for nine weeks. He says all auction rings in Company B's district will be visited. Local assistance comes from Zeno South Dan Westerbrook of San Angelo and H D Wach tendorf of Brady this week.
Three local youths signed for naval duty last week during a U S Navy cruiser visit to Fredericksburg. The enlistees are Isadore Stehliniz Norber Knopp and Harold Alfred Crenwelge.
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