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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1946
Page
4
The article notes a shortage of skilled tradesmen such as carpenters bricklayers and blacksmiths. It urges young men and returning veterans to consider vocational training in these trades citing strong future demand and potential higher earnings than some white collar jobs.
Voters faced with two primaries and a general election in 1946 must secure poll tax receipts and exemption certificates at the courthouse before February 1 to avoid long lines at the tax collector's office. Those 60 or older need an exemption certificate. war veterans and first voters are exempt.
The State Soil Conservation Board sets a February 9 hearing in Gillespie County to consider forming a soil conservation district after more than 100 landowners signed a petition. The plan would include all county landowners with training and guidance from state technicians to curb erosion on predominately ranch land. Attendance is urged for supporters and opponents alike as the process includes a potential election if interest is sufficient.
News notes multiple Gillespie County service members receiving honorable discharges. Baxter Melgaard, 26, Seaman First Class, served 13 months in the Pacific and took part in Okinawa. Werner Langehennig, 22, Seaman First Class, served 16 months with Okinawa involvement. Kurt Itz, Army, returned home January 17 after training at Fort Sam Houston and Camp Maxey with action in France, Germany, Austria. S/Sgt. Marvin L. Fiedler among 4,835 high-point veterans set for discharge aboard the USS Admiral Benson. Others include Frank Moritz, 20, Seaman First Class. Waldemar Hannemann on short furlough. S/Sgt. Dickey promoted to First Sergeant with Okinawa posting. Cpl. Alfred Petmecky serving on Okinawa. M/Sgt. Harold J. Brautigam returned from Berlin duties with Control Council. Harry G. Novian also discharged and home.
A local quip notes the small gap between foreign and American dishes and recalls an odd image of a boy attempting to crawl under a tent to a revival meeting, illustrating the humor of modest courage.
A Texas educators conference in Austin examined a 12 month school term with Supt. A. K. Krause of Fredericksburg attending. The term was voted favorably and lawmakers urged to fund it. Proponents say it could cut juvenile delinquency. opponents question parental consent to year long training. FBI figures cited show crime at $700000 annually versus $110000000 for education.
Frank Lee Ottmers son of Mr and Mrs Walter Ottmers won a football letter at Texas Tech College last week as 19 men received awards at season end. Lester Hahn, of here, also received a numeral award.
The city resumes its famed celebration on March 5 as Mardi Gras returns in full prewar pomp. The festival, 259 years old, marks Fat Tuesday and the end of Carnival with day long parades and festivities culminating in Mass ashes on Ash Wednesday.
At least 21 people died and 27 were injured as fires hit scattered cities nationwide. In Kansas City ten were killed with five hurt in an apartment blaze. A St. Louis hotel fire left four dead and 14 injured, with heavy property damage reported nationwide.
The United States consumes more silk than any other nation, signaling strong demand across fashion and textiles sectors and shaping global trade dynamics in raw silk and finished fabrics.
Funeral services for Mrs Ella Caroline Brashear 67 were held January 22 at St Andrews Cathedral Little Rock. Burial followed at Roselawn Memorial Park. She died January 21 in a Little Rock hospital. Survivors include two sisters Mrs John B Marre and Miss Rosa Pohl both of Little Rock and two sisters Mrs Emilie Heimann and Mrs Augusta Kraus.
Edwin Birk 59 died in a local hospital early Monday and was buried in Castell. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 1 pm from the family home and 2 pm at the Lutheran Church with Rev. Benarden officiating. Interment followed at the family cemetery. Beckmann Funeral Home arranged details. He was born April 25 1886 in Castell, son of Jacob and Elisabeth Schmidt Birk. Surviving: his wife Anna Rode, daughter Mamie, three grandchildren, and many siblings. A son and a brother died in infancy.
Mrs Victor Langehennig and her son Wayne Lee of McCamey Texas spent last week in Fredericksburg and San Antonio visiting relatives and friends.
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