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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1942
Page
1
The column shifts to a private stance by Petsch after criticizing wartime leadership and the Pearl Harbor inquiry. He explains readers should view opinions as his own and notes a change in tone toward modesty, resigning from a former rank-based persona. Continued on page 6, column 1.
The third registration for unregistered males born between February 17, 1897 and December 31, 1921 will be held February 6 at all Gillespie County election precincts except Fredericksburg where registrants in precincts 1 20 22 and 23 register at the courthouse. Registration runs 7 a m to 9 p m with judges assisting and volunteers sought at the courthouse for the large turnout.
Local officials in Freericksburg and Gillespie County study a future practice blackout to test air raid readiness. Mayor Edward Krauskopf says the date hinges on completing the county air raid warning system. Wardens and assistants are organizing district efforts to manage fire fighting during an alarm.
The First American Expeditionary Force lands at a Northern Ireland base amid mixed war news. The week sees Allied efforts praised while Libya and Singapore setbacks, plus two more American tankers torpedoed off the Atlantic coast.
The Standard offers a renewal rate of 1.25 per year for old and new subscribers until January 31. After that date prices rise to 2.00 per year for the Standard and Weachenblatt, Wochenbass at 1.75, with February 1 rates increasing further. Call or mail your subscription today to save money.
Dorman Sell announces free showings of motion pictures Farmers and Defense and Farmers in a Changing World using AAA equipment. Screenings vary by town February 2 through February 5 with 7:30 p.m. starts at halls and schoolhouses. Lectures on the 1942 farm program and War Board activities accompany film showings.
The Gillespie County teachers meeting in the District Courtroom drew a full attendance with representation from every school in the county. Alfred Heimann Herbert Haas and Mrs Otto Schneider Jr organized the program. The session opened with a flag ceremony by the Louis Jordan Post of the American Legion, followed by the Oath of Allegiance and the Star Spangled Banner. Judge Henry Hirsch addressed the teachers and Wilburn E Brown spoke on the teaching of citizenship. Mrs E W Moses spoke on the War.
Last day to pay 1941 taxes and poll taxes without penalty or interest. Tax office to stay open nights this week to aid rush. Youths turning 21 since Jan 1 1941 or before Dec 31 1942 urged to seek exemption to vote in 1942 elections. must be secured before Jan 31. Penalties and interest apply to unpaid taxes on Feb 1.
The Gillespie County Defense Bond Committee outlined plans for a 411 800 quota in government bonds and stamps for the coming year. No concerted drive will be launched. county buyers already purchased 25 000 to 30 000 in January. Lions Club to install a public thermometer tracking progress. Bonds available at the Post Office Security State Fredericksburg National and Harper State Banks. committee members can provide details.
Alfred Petsch announced a meeting later this week of the Gillespie County Red Cross War Relief committees to decide how funds not yet payable in war relief quotas but in the treasury will be invested. He favors investing the balance in government bonds to earn interest while awaiting calls from national headquarters.
Mr and Mrs Sidney Henke were in San Antonio Thursday night attending a fire defense meeting.
Gillespie County Home Demonstration Council outlines seven goals to support national defense in 1942. Activities include victory gardens and food preservation, Red Cross garment work, First Aid and Home Care courses, salvage drives, equipment conservation, display-free Food For Freedom efforts, and coordination with the Gillespie County USDA War Board. Auxiliary firemen in Frederickshurg plan a Friday meeting with city officials and San Antonio instructors to discuss defense duties. public invited.
1942 automobile and truck registrations will begin in February. Tax official Wm. M. Petmecky said plates will be issued once supplies arrive, likely by late next week. Fees stay the same as 1941, and a state issued Certificate of Title must be presented before a 1942 license is sold. Those without a title should obtain one or a duplicate promptly.
Experience in dune control near Dalhart helps the Soil Conservation Service protect the right of way of a transcontinental railroad near Las Animas California.
Gillespians will dance this Saturday night January 31 at Seipp's Hall for the Diamond Jubilee Birthday Ball supporting the nation’s fight against infantile paralysis. Mrs J W Yancey chairs the event with ticket sales under way through Friday and at the hall entrance. Local women including Beatrice Longshore and many others handle sales while table reservations are directed to Mrs Monroe Wahl. a 10:30 special feature will be performed by program committee. Half of the proceeds stay in Fredericksburg to aid local cases and all money goes to the cause.
Miss Bessie Cox Gillespie Public Health Nurse will instruct home nursing classes starting next week. Women wishing to enroll in the afternoon session should meet Miss Cox Monday afternoon February 2 at 3 in the county health nurses office basement of the Court House.
Fredericksburg Volunteer Fire Department answered a grass fire call at the Gilbert Gold residence on Llano Road. The blaze threatened the barn and other structures but was extinguished quickly with negligible damage.
The 1942 Fredericksburg Telephone Directory will be distributed this weekend. For the first time it lists street addresses of city telephone holders and serves as a city directory. It includes Willow City and Dogs Creek subscribers and a classified business section. Old directories should be destroyed due to many changes in numbers.
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