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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1940
Page
4
Texans head to the polls on Saturday July 27 for the first Democratic Primary of the year. The piece argues the primary determines most state offices and urges voters to attend public meetings with candidates and cast their ballots to express the will of the people.
An editorial urges Fredericksburg residents to support a Charity Dancers Committee formed from the President's Birthday Ball. Proceeds will aid local children in need of medication, with the event at Sunnyside Tavern this Saturday night. The Fredericksburg Standard supports the cause with coverage and ads.
A reflection on the supreme value of having the chance and ability to perform meaningful work that serves humanity. The author emphasizes that impactful labor, undertaken well and with integrity, matters for public welfare.
A concise reflection on success contrasting with failure, suggesting deeper causes behind achievement beyond simple effort. The quote invites consideration of discipline, strategy, and opportunity as keys to lasting results.
A warning piece urges readers to consider the risks of careless acts that could spark fires. It cites discarded cigarette butts, improvised wiring, stored junk, and delaying necessary repairs as common dangers that have near misses and could destroy farms, woodlands, or homes. It emphasizes luck and caution to prevent future losses.
Dr. Geo W Cox warns against overexposure to sun as a health risk. He urges restraint in tanning with ten minutes exposure on the first day, then gradual increases as the skin adjusts, stressing individuals must learn their limits.
The notice cautions readers to use care in sun exposure as a person’s sunburn length tolerance varies. It warns that many vacations are spoiled by blistering sunburns and illness from overexposure, noting some people burn easily while others tan slowly.
The Hospital News lists procedures in the past week including Bud Kuhlmann and Mrs Theodore Pohler with appendectomies on July 12, Louis Durst had an appendectomy July 4, Robert Stehling underwent a tonsillectomy on July 15, and Mrs Henry White of Kerrville also operated. An accident injured Richard Dye requiring stitches. other patients include Robert Grona with a streptococcic infection, Jim Burns Jr and Conrad Hartmann hospitalized.
Miss Martin tells Knopp group that fruit trees vary by soil and sandy barns suit the Knopp setting. event hosted at the Kramer home draws community interest.
July fifteenth gathering at Louise Kramer’s home discussed seed moisture in soil and planting in September or October. Miss Martin urged dress items and two quarts of canned vegetables for the Fair. Ruth Grobe joined as a new member. attendees included Lorene Dietrich and Dora Dietrich with Miss Martin and others.
Mr G. Aaron 26 brother in law of Mrs Elgin O Crenwelge died in Ranger Texas on Sunday and was buried Monday afternoon. Aaron is survived by a wife and small child and other relatives. Mrs Crenwelge and sons attended the funeral.
Rainfall across Gillespie County ends a long drought with reports of showers and gully washers. National Guard recruits numbering about twenty five are to report at Kerrville for training with Representative Thomas J. Martin aiding enlistment. A Fredricksburg Giants versus Kerrville Athletics baseball game is billed as the season’s best Sunday at the Fair Grounds. The Fredericksburg Volunteer Fire Department treasurer’s report shows $205.58 spent April 12 to June 12 and a balance of $162.08 on July 12.
Buyer M. Gordon offers 50 to 55 francs per 100 pounds for old dry bones and high prices for old clean rags. Located next to Kott's Garage.
Miss Margaret Klein leaves Eckert after several weeks with her parents Mr and Mrs Edwin J Klein and family and heads to San Antonio for a visit.
A short notice advertises a Fredericksburg drive in station. It names Rubin Crenwelge as proprietor and mentions Prop 32 with a cryptic question mark phrase.
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