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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1941
Page
4
The Fredericksburg library, part of the Pioneer Memorial Museum, lacks funds to operate and expand. It urges residents to donate books or magazines or sponsor subscriptions to boost its holdings and serve youth and seniors better.
The Fredericksburg Tourist Park once popular for cabins golf pool and stream has decayed while new tourist cottages rise nearby. The public park is neglected with empty cabins weeds and a failing pool. Citizens are urged to renew support for the recreation site.
The piece praises Governor W. Lee O'Daniel as the winner in a close election. It notes urban votes were light while rural areas carried his lead, and emphasizes that final canvassing will determine the official outcome. It frames the result as a populist win despite political opposition.
Mayor J E Krauskopf proclaims July 4 1941 as a day to rededicate Fredericksburg Texas citizens to defend and perpetuate unalienable rights and join the national Liberty Program as of July 1 1941. The proclamation notes the 165th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
Senator Gerald P. Nye of North Dakota argues the U S can stay out of Europe’s war while criticizing wartime propaganda. He cites lend lease oil sales and domestic policy as factors driving involvement and urges voters to pressure Congress to prevent deeper U S engagement. He frames the question as Whose War Is This Anyway and calls for frank discussion.
School trustees appointed to fill vacancies at Squaw Creek Tivydale Bear Creek and White Oak. Henry Stehling Johnny Klein Bodo Feller and Otto Paumann named for respective schools. Grape Hill and Luckenbach schools ordered to consolidate. July designated for transfers urging contact to county judge's office. A $2 apportionment arrived bringing total payments to $20.50 with $2 remaining for the year.
A column urges Americans to rethink war involvement and oppose intervention. It argues Britain would not act in America’s interest and calls for courage to protect U S values. The piece warns against fear, favors keeping defense at home, and demands a representative government reflecting the people’s wishes.
A Friday blaze swept Willie Roeder’s barn at Whiteoak, gutting the structure and contents. His son Lorenz had been chasing insects in horse stalls with lighted papers, then rested indoors as the fire started. The loss included 60 bushels of oats and 10 sets of horse harness.
Dr. R. D. Radeleff, graduate of Texas A and M College Veterinary School, announces he will make calls in Fredericksburg and Harper this week. Full details on securing services are provided in an advertisement in this issue.
At Fredericksburg a drive-in station is spotlighted with Rubin Crenwelge as proprietor. The notice highlights the facility as a local stop and marks Rubin Crenwelge as the manager and proprietor of the drive-in operation.
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