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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1941
Page
4
The Fredericksburg and Gillespie County communities unite to sponsor the President's Birthday Ball around February 1 to raise funds for medical aid for Infantile Paralysis. The event targets the poor and ill, offering support beyond political or religious lines to improve health and happiness by dancing so others might walk.
A Texas Week issue highlights planning by Frank C. Quinn of the Texas State Parks Board for spring and summer park rehabilitation as tourist traffic is expected to exceed one million out-of-state motorists. The piece urges building modern tourist cottages, a golf course, and a swimming pool to attract and keep visitors in Fredericksburg before the peak season.
The Texas State Historical Association publishes The Junior Historian, a first edition aimed at high school and early college writers from Texas. It features a county history outline, including Gillespie County, and notes Fredericksburg High School forming a local chapter to collect material for the project.
The piece outlines evolving views on military aviation from observers in 1914 to the present war, noting aviation as a decisive factor. It cites General Billy Mitchell's experiments, the Navy and Army responses, and George C. Marshall's push to expand air power, predicting aviation may surpass ground forces eventually.
Kolmeier and Klier Co offers new wood circulating heaters for schools and homes at a 20 percent discount to reduce stock. Ideal for classroom and residence heating. Limited quantities available through the dealer network.
A terse notice states J. E. Massey offers pest control services for multiple pests including ants rats and roaches with a promise of effective extermination. The ad emphasizes experience and rapid results for homeowners and businesses seeking relief.
Governor proclaims a February 15 1918 special election for a representative to fill the unexpired term of Thomas J Martin who resigned to join the Texas National Guard. S Fe Johnson of Blanco County is listed as the sole candidate with a strong legislative record and liberal views on peoples freedoms. The piece notes Johnson’s prior service in the district and asserts his election would safeguard local affairs. The article also reports obituaries and local notices including the death of Mrs Peter Schandu nee Margaret Zenner and a wedding at St Marys Church, plus a bridge repair update on Barons Creek under Commissioner Peter Roeder.
Texas citizens urged to mobilize a united health front against venereal disease as Peace-time defense depends on a healthy population. Dr Geo W Cox states national Social Hygiene Day on February 5 1941 will mobilize civilian effort with federal state and local groups to protect armed forces and defense workers from syphilis and gonorrhea. He cites wartime losses and urges communities to adopt preventive measures and safe recreation for troops.
Reports from Gillespie County indicate several head of cattle and hogs froze to death during a recent cold spell. The event was the most severe in years and came unexpectedly, with losses deemed not more serious given the conditions.
Fredericksburg drive in station Rubin Crenwelge proprietor listed as owner of the drive in facility. The notice notes station operations and property details tied to local business holdings.
An Oklahoma reader describes stomach upset and relief after using Adlerika. The note, signed KE from Oklahoma, says at age 64 they feel better and do their own work, recommending Adlerika to others.
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