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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1937
Page
4
A restored plea urges caution for Fourth of July celebrations. Authorities warn drivers and swimmers to observe safety to reduce accidents and fireworks mishaps. The piece emphasizes common sense and restraint to prevent sorrow and ensure a peaceful holiday.
The piece argues auto crashes threaten civilization and mocks public education and policing as motorists ignore safety rules. It notes elegant car design cannot substitute driver responsibility and calls for renewed emphasis on laws and cautious driving to reduce deaths and injuries.
The piece quotes the state Attorney General praising harmony and mutual respect as the path to a great city. It urges Fredericksburg to pursue unity, respect for fellow citizens, and progress toward light, rather than chasing population size or envy.
A reflective verse defines success as praise for others, doing one’s best, and restraint when harm would come. It honors patience, loyalty, courage, and sympathy across life’s joys and sorrows. The poem links success to everyday acts and inner calm.
The court reviewed park boundary changes near the courthouse and authorized fence realignment to shrink lawn space. Plans included shrubbery and Black Medic evergreens around the agriculture building. Bonds totaling 3395.44 were paid to the State Treasurer, and election judges were named for the August 23 vote.
The quote reflects on how economy is preached by neighbors and government yet struggles to fit into personal life plans. It notes economic discipline often feels imposed from a young age and questions its alignment with present living standards.
Texas cows averaged 10.9 pounds of milk per head on May 1, up from 10.6 last year and 9.4 in May 1935. California led states with an average of 21.2 pounds.
Seventeen citrus by products plants in the Lower Rio Grande Valley paid 266000 dollars for 25000 tons of call fruit during the 1935-36 citrus season, according to data received by the Texas Planning.
Fredericksburg Publishing Co highlights the Markwell staple and stapler as a versatile everyday tool. The item is promoted for office and home use, emphasizing reliability and efficiency for various tasks.
Kerrville Junior Chamber of Commerce outlines plans for a big annual rodeo and celebration on July 3 and 5 with a first night rodeo at Tivy Athletic Field attracting about 3 000 spectators. Event chairs Joe Pacheck and arena director Eugene Cowden oversee prize cups, bareback bronc calf roping steer bulldogging steer riding, plus a grand ball at the Blue Bennett Hotel with Johnny Fiedler and his orchestra.
Joe E Brown stars as Elmer Lane a small town newspaper man who becomes a Chicago daily correspondent and a radio controlled airplane promoter in a Wisconsin town. Rivalry romance and a five thousand dollar slogan contest lead to rapid comedic misadventures in this Elmer Lane tale based on Saturday Evening Post stories.
Hugo Klein spent Monday of this week visiting San Marcos, with no additional events or details provided about the trip.
Texas Planning Board statisticians project a 40,000 carload citrus crop in the Lower Rio Grande Valley for the 1937 38 season, signaling strong production prospects for growers and regional markets.
The store announces new Fourth of July fashion items including overall slacks and cool summer dresses with wash dresses suitable for any occasion. Prices start at 1.95 with a call for more details and orders.
The Doss Improvement Club met last Saturday night June 19 with minutes approved. Programs included defamation by Bernice Hain and stories by Lela Baethge and Lillie Crenwelge. The Doss Community will hold a Fair the Saturday before the Fredericksburg Fair and the Home Demonstration Club may run a bazaar there.
The Texas Planning Board reports 59 percent of Texans live on farms and 41 percent rely on farmer buying power for livelihood. Marvin Nichols of Fort Worth, leading the Texas Planning and Civic Conference, says highway investment and roadside beauty will be protected as advertising signs are barred from residential and rural districts.
Mr and Mrs Edgar Marschall and sons spent several days visiting in Dallas. Mrs Walter Weidenfellen underwent an operation on Monday. Mr and Mrs Alex Jung returned from a visit in Chicago Illinois. Mrs Emil Keller of Mason required an operation at a local hospital. Patronize your home town and subscribe to the Standard merchant.
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