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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1941
Page
5
Volunteers sweep the county in a fundraising drive for the United Service Organization. The goal of 2500 dollars is to fund several years of recreational centers for boys near camps, with organizers hoping Gillespie County will set a national record for prompt support.
The 56th Gillespie County Fair looms as farmers ranchers and county women plan entries. Advertisers, catalog readers and locals are urged to promote and support the event through catalogs newspapers ear tags and conversations, noting the fair benefits to both business and private residents.
Article presents Governor W. Lee O'Daniel as a Senate nominee praising Declaration principles and urging governance by the people. He argues against federal overreach, asserting power resides with the public and only when needed to meet emergencies. The piece ends with attributed quotes and broad reflections.
Sgt. Ernest B. Long of the Austin recruiting station says the Army Air Corps adopts Keep Em Flying as a nationwide morale boosting slogan. The campaign aims to popularize the phrase as a toast and daily expression while signaling U S defense buildup. Vacancies are available and recruitment is underway.
Artur Weigand, a City Mattress Factory employee, suffered serious burns to his body and face when a fire in a cotton recleaning gin spread as an explosion occurred. He was rushed to a hospital with his condition listed as serious. the plant sustained minimal damage, thanks to a quick volunteer fire response.
Two boys and two girls were born in Gillespie County. The Meurers welcomed a son on July 6, the Langs a son on July 7, the Vollmers a daughter on July 4, and the Engels a daughter on July 7 per local hospital records.
Fredericksburg visit promotes a local drive in station with Rubin Crenwelge as proprietor and guiding host. The note highlights the drive in venue and expected features for visitors.
Sadie Hatfield of the A and M College Extension Service emphasizes proper moisture management during dry summers. She advises using depressions, contours, and small dams to divert and retain water, mulching with well rotted materials, and avoiding deep cultivation to protect roots while promoting soil moisture.
Gillespie County women lead sewing and knitting for the local Red Cross chapter. Miss Lottie Thomas Eckert Mrs J W Viancey and Mrs Laurie Wells report increasing work for boys needy families. Many help sewing but few knit sweaters and mufflers. Women urged to join. government supplies materials. Sewing project completed and garments packed for shipment.
Children enrolled in the Children’s Hour classes at the First Methodist Church recreational hall will paint with finger paint this Saturday under Mrs. Audrey Burgdorf Holleman. Sponsors say five more children can join. class meets Saturdays at 9 a.m.
Mr and Mrs Franz Schenk of Houston arrived early this week to spend several days with Mrs L Vorauer at the Pecan Belt Nursery.
A Boys' Life item records three managers debating seating options for an event. One suggests satin seats at 50 cents, another silk seats at 35 cents, and a third adds paying attendees, charging a quarter.
Fredericksburg reports deposits as of June 30 totaling 1 745 011 02 from two banks. Fredericksburg National Bank shows 1 536 529 21 in deposits and Security State Bank 208 480 81. The report appears in this issue of the Standard.
A fragment mentions Gene ral Tires and Tubes and the Prog ericksburg Drive-In Station with Rubin Crenweige listed as Prop. The OCR text is incomplete but indicates an ad or business listing featuring tire and tube sales at a local drive-in station setup.
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