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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1941
Page
1
Editorial expresses view on Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce reforms. New directors elected by local businessmen face the challenge to energize a practical program, win support, and keep Fredericksburg competitive with neighboring towns. Continued on page 6.
County Board of School Trustees unanimously adopts a 12 year expansion for rural schools aligning with city schools starting fall 1941. One teacher schools will teach through eighth grade, two teacher through tenth, and three to four teacher through eleventh, with health certificates required for all teachers by next year.
Gillespie youths age 21 since October 16 and through July 1 registered Tuesday at the Court House. The 43 registrations were fewer than forecast, with three out-of-county registrations noted. Those unable to register must do so before July 9 when cards are serially numbered. a further national lottery will follow.
Congress approved about forty billion dollars in cash appropriations in the closing days of the session. Major allocations include 1.34 billion for the Agriculture Department and Farm programs, 1.196 billion for Labor and the Social Security Administration, 10 million for relief, and 1.03 billion for miscellaneous departments. The total commitments near 3 billion with defense and lend lease totaling 2.6 billion. President Roosevelt signed an appropriation bill for 10 billion earlier in the week. Texas adjourns its legislative session sine die after 171 days, with a September reconvening rumored. Senator Andrew Jackson Houston dies in Washington after 24 days in the U S Senate. German Balkan forces capture Riga, expanding into Russian territory.
Alvin Harry Eckhardt 16, son of Mr and Mrs Otto Eckhardt of Meusebach Creek near Fredericksburg, died Thursday at 3 p m when a field tractor overturned while plowing. His 14-year-old brother Victor unhitched the plow and ran for help as the machine toppled and pinned Alvin beneath it.
Fredericksburg National Farm Loan Association will hold its annual members meeting on July 12 at the Palace Theatre in Fredericksburg starting at 2 p m. President Henry Mugford said the conference will attract land owners from Gillespie and nearby counties and committees plan a major event with details to follow.
The Gillespie County United Service organization executive committee chose a $2500 goal for the USO drive and planned a one week campaign starting next Monday. They also elected officers to lead the local chapter.
The Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce Banquet included Col. Tuttle of San Antonio delivering the patriotic address. Seated left to right in the photo are Howell Jones of the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce, Major Peacok also of San Antonio, Paul Weber former president, W. Petmecky toastmaster, and Rev Theo Haag who gave the invocation.
A special meeting of county school trustees and additional United Service Organization workers plus executive committee members will be held Monday night July 7 at 8 p.m. in the Gillespie County courthouse.
Gillespie County's quota was set at $750 with $2,500 seen as ample for three years. The drive will start next Monday morning in all parts of the county and continue to page 5, column 2.
Fredericksburg Junior Chamber of Commerce will name six new directors at the July 8 meeting in Hotel Nimitz, joining six hold-overs elected in January. Outgoing directors are Ad Boening, Henry Reinfbach, Leroy Crenwelge, Henry Joseph, Bennie Heinen and Melton Keller. The group also approved sending the Fredericksburg Giants to the state semi pro meet in Waco at end of July, first entry in club history.
Mayor Edward Krauskopf issues a Fredericksburg proclamation urging observance of July 4 as a day for rededication to Americanism and independence. A nationwide 3 p.m. broadcast features President Roosevelt’s five minute address, followed by the Marine Band playing the National Anthem and the Pledge of Allegiance by citizens nationwide.
Governor W Lee O Daniel won the Texas Senate seat in a hard fought contest against Lyndon Johnson by 1095 votes as late returns solidified his lead. Precinct by precinct results from Gillespie County appear in the page 6 coverage of the Standard.
Gillespie County 4-H Club boyswill attend the district encampment at Lake Brownwood on July 7 8 and 9 County Agent Henry Grote announced that the group of twenty five will make the trip Fredericksburg National Bank funds transportation and boys depart Agriculture Building at noon July 7 in the H J Loitz truck with running expenses covered by Mr Loitz Continue on Page 6 Col 4
The Gillespie County Charity Dancers announce a semi annual Charity Dance for Saturday September 13. The committee said no dance hall operator should book a dance that night to honor the event.
Early returns placed Johnson of Johnson City ahead by 5000 votes but as rural precincts reported final tallies O Daniel narrowed the gap. By Tuesday night he held a 1095 vote lead that appears to secure the U S Senate seat.
Fredericksburg joins national celebration Friday July 4 marking the 165th independence anniversary with a 10 a.m. Main Street parade led by the American Legion Junior Band and the Fredericksburg Concert Band. The march forms on West San Antonio and travels to Main Street via South Adams before looping back to Adams.
D. J. Hoerster receiver for Fredericksburgs two defunct banks says a 5 percent dividend will be declared this Saturday, June 5, by the Bank of Fredericksburg. Eligible creditors are asked to call at the Hoerster office in the Wieser Building to receive checks in one day. The Bank of Fredericksburgs total dividend reaches 72,427 funded by sale of bank held property in the lower country. Citizens Bank has declared 70 percent so far but will not issue a dividend now.
The Fredericksburg Public Library run by the Gillespie County Historical Society reports higher daily circulation this summer with a peak of 27 books issued in a day. The appeal centers on modern and history books, plus current magazines like Reader's Digest, as donations from locals bolster the shelves. The library and museum hours are 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily except Sundays and holidays, and Indian artifact displays from W. C. White and Sons are on loan for a limited time.
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