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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1941
Page
1
A Fredericksburg column urges support for the Infantile Paralysis Benefit Dance with two tickets if possible and explains the writer’s commitment to free thought and open discussion. It defends differing opinions and the newspaper’s editorial stance against objections, noting ongoing content on page 2.
Gillespie County Local Board orders four men to Fort Sam Houston on Feb 11 1940 to meet a three man call due to a prior rejection. If no volunteers by Feb 5 1941, the four named Werner Neffendorf Charles Moss Erwin Danz and Roman Hartmann will be drafted. Some youths turning 21 since Oct 16 1940 may volunteer or be registered later per regulations.
Miss Johanna Ludwig welfare worker said two more youths aged 17 to 23 may join a Civilian Conservation Corps camp with January 30 reporting date. Gillespie County quota is four. two have applied leaving two spots. Applications available at the Welfare Office in the old courthouse.
Two groups vie for high honors in Birthday Ball ticket sales on February 1. The left photo shows Mesdames Hoffmann Ochs Mathisen Feller Wahl Wells and Capt. Priess among seated members. the right photo features Stein Stein Hanus Striegler and Capt. Yancey with Osbourn Gold Schneider Jr. Missing were Mrs Stehling of the Wells team and Mrs Schoenewolf of the Yancey team.
A large crowd gathered at the Gillespie County Courthouse for a meeting to organize the Gillespie County Livestock Protective Association. Local attorney Alex Jung opened the discussion while W L Brandon stressed building on a previously proposed protective group.
Tax payments for state and county taxes are due by January 31 with no penalty. Poll taxes must be paid by end of January to avoid penalties. those paying half by November 30 may settle the balance by June 30. Youth exemptions exist for those turning 21 in 1941 or who reached 21 since 1940, to be presented at polls. Tax Collector Wm M Petmecky will keep the office open nights near period end. Fredericksburg Jaycee banquet honors Richard Hardin for outstanding youth, awards gold keys, re-elects him president, and announces new officers and directors.
Invitations were mailed to Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce members for the quarterly business meeting Monday night January 27 at 7 30 p m in the Nimitz Hotel. Miss Krauskopf says a capacity crowd is expected as the banquet honors the Fredericksburg High School Hillbillies football champions. The event is free to members and all firms and individuals are urged to attend.
President Franklin D. Roosevelt is sworn in for a third consecutive term in a ceremony in Washington. Vice President Henry A. Wallace takes office, succeeding John Nance Garner after 38 years of service. In Texas, W. Les O'Daniel begins a second term as governor with Coke Stevenson as lieutenant governor.
The expiration date beneath your name in the upper right corner of the Standard and Wochenblatt will be changed during February to reflect paid subscriptions. The office notes many inquirers and asks those in arrears to pay before February 1 to facilitate the process and save 25e in the post holiday offer.
Fredericksburg ISD board votes to file with the State Department of Education to establish a national defense workshop at Fredericksburg High School. The program would enroll 17 to 24 year olds, offering basic auto mechanics and wood and metal work courses to in and out of school youths to aid national defense preparedness.
Fredericksburg Federal Savings and Loan Association reports steady growth in the year just closed at its annual membership meeting held Wednesday in the Palace Theatre Building. Fred Mathisen provides further details on page 2.
Jurors names are listed as Gillespie County prepares for the February district court term set to convene February 17. The docket is exceptionally light with only three new civil suits filed since the last term and about twenty old cases carried over, including two receivership actions from former banks, three divorce suits, and older matters from the county court era. The three new filings cover setting aside an Industrial Board of Texas award, foreclosure of a lien, and removal of a title cloud.
In the first regular session of the year, Gillespie County Commissioners set annual salaries for all county officials for twelve months. The Justice of the Peace will earn 840 and the Precinct 1 Constable 900 plus expenses. other salaries follow statute, with County Treasurer at 115 percent of funds, not exceeding 1800. The County Agent and Home Demonstration Agent receive county support, and welfare worker and commissioners have specified sums. Session largely routine with official reports.
The legislature has removed the old requirement that county tax collectors establish temporary offices in rural precincts for state and county tax collection. The move aims to reduce public trips and streamline receipts, noting the old law was suited to its time and that most taxpayers visit the county seat during the tax period. The October to November discount period complicates initial reporting.
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