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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1939
Page
1
The Gillespie County court house nears completion aside from furniture installation and is celebrated as a fine, dignified structure. Citizens praise the architects and workers, urge public trust and fairness from officials and lawyers, and honor those who work while criticizing idlers and agitators.
Gillespie County Commissioners Court approved widening the Hahn road from 30 to 40 feet and reclassifying it as a second class road. The route runs from Austin road near Highway 20 to the Brehmer Estate lands at Gillespie Kendall county line. Landowners donated right of way with one exception, allowing cross fencing with gates at least 12 feet wide or cattle guards at their own expense. Continued on page 5.
Mr and Mrs Chas Althaus of Willow City celebrated their Golden Wedding anniversary on Sunday July 16 amid the Key reunion. About 250 relatives and friends attended including Erwin Althaus of Johnson City, Marlia and Nolan Althaus, Mollie Phillips of Corpus Christi, and her brothers Floyd Ezell and Tate Key. Mr Althaus, 79, is a son of pioneer doctor Christian Althaus Sr. Mrs Althaus is 67. The Standard extends congratulations and best wishes.
The Fredericksburg Concert Band will give a free concert at Courthouse Square on Wednesday July 26 starting at 8 39 p m The program includes martial classical and novelty music and follows a rainout from the previous Wednesday night.
J. M. Woods of San Antonio spoke at an outdoor barbecue supper by Fredericksburg Lodge No. 794 A. F. and A. M. at Gillespie County Fair Park. He traced the lodge history and discussed Fredericksburg and Gillespie County topics. Speakers included lodge representatives from San Antonio Austin Comfort and Center Point. Fred Mathisen served as Master of Ceremonies.
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company stores in Fredericksburg and nearby outlets announce a Mid-Summer Tire Sale running July 20 to July 29. Manager Henry Hirsch Jr. says a 25 discount applies to the Goodyear G-3 All Weather tire, long a standard with manufacturers and drivers. The Eckert Reunion is planned for Klaerner's Park on August 9.
Twenty five members of Boy Scouts Troop No. 1 will depart Monday July 24 for Camp Tom D Wooden nine miles west of Austin on the Marshall Ford dam road. The one week trip is sponsored by parents and the Lions Club. The group will lodge in cabins of four and take part in hikes swimming crafts and other activities. Rev B E Breihan will supervise the group.
Postmaster R W Klingelhoefer received a message from Frank Scofield official in Austin about opening a Fredericksburg branch to serve Gillespie and nearby counties. Officials offered space in the new Gillespie County Courthouse since the federal building is not yet ready. If plans succeed, a local IRS office could open within about 30 days.
Six Fredericksburg High School alumni earned honors at the University of Texas. Gifford and Edward White ranked among the top 127 in UT’s Arts and Sciences, with Arthur Dittmar of Doss, Margaret Roos, and Harold Habenicht also high achievers. Oliver Schneider was honored in the engineering department.
The men and boys of St Marys Parish began work Tuesday to beautify the Catholic Cemetery. They prune trees weed the yard remove excess sand and clean plots while adding an extended water supply system and new rubbish containers. Parking space on both sides was improved under the supervision of chairwoman Mrs Annie Blum and committee members Mrs I G Wehmeyer Miss Paula Metzger A B Lang and Guido Weinheimer.
Emil Sauer and Adolf Treibs Jr returned from a trip to Carlsbad Caverns in New Mexico.
The Gillespie County Commissioners Court accepted the new Courthouse from Hill and Combs after a thorough inspection by officials and the architect. The Willow City and Tosca school districts voted to consolidate into one independent district with Tosca approving the consolidation and Willow City voting in its favor. The Tosca district also approved raising its maintenance tax rate from 25 to 50 cents per $100 valuation, matching Willow City’s rate.
The Stonewall Community Club announces the annual Stonewall Fair will be held Sunday August 13 at Weinheimer's Hall. A free entertainment program from 2 to 5 PM is being prepared by the fair directors.
Optimism in Europe over a peaceful Danzig resolution follows a German spokesman suggesting the issue moves toward peace. In the United States President Roosevelt shifts strategy on neutrality laws amid congressional stalemate. An American oil tanker rescued 209 aboard a Japanese freighter 3750 miles west of San Francisco with 3 casualties among 102 crew and 110 passengers. WPA ends largely scattered in Minnesota and Pennsylvania.
The Gillespie county school census totals 2855 scholastics including fourteen colored pupils. Forty rural districts and four independent districts are listed. Grape Hill and Wolf Creek have no pupils. Big Flat joined Willow City district by election. Distribution notes one to four teacher schools across Cain City, Willow City, Doss, Morris Ranch, and Stonewall.
Lindenberg Bros Garage owned by Paul and Werner Lindenberg were named Gillespie County Oldsmobile dealers after a study showing no local agent. The display on 222 West Main Street features Oldsmobiles Sixty Seventy and Eighty with Fisher bodies and new Rhythmic Ride tech. They offer new cars, a full used car selection, and service, including Oldsmobile specialized work.
Former Gillespie County Teamsters plan a Sunday gathering at Kiaerner's Park with a noon barbecue and afternoon program. A committee will arrange events as a permanent organization and a constitution and bylaws are prepared. All former teamsters and descendants are urged to attend.
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