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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1941
Page
4
A letter laments Frederickburg’s decline from a clean city to a state of overgrown vacant lots and filth. It warns creeks breed disease carrying insects and points to substandard rental housing with open privies and unscreened openings. The writer urges citizens to demand cleanup and safer swimming areas.
Gillespie County citizens in San Antonio will gather for the second annual reunion next Sunday. The piece praises local heritage, pride in Fredericksburg and Gillespie County, and urges appreciation of home values amid times of strife.
The report details multiple tire and wheel thefts in Fredericksburg and West Fredericksburg. A truck, a car on Liano Street, and a parked auto supply truck were stripped of parts. a dress was stolen from a clothes line. Sheriff Klaerner offered no leads but said culprits would be caught soon.
Oswald Neffendorf long time Fredericksburg native and first Gillespie County youth to serve as a railway mail clerk died Saturday July 19 in a San Antonio hospital at 1 45 pm He was laid to rest Monday July 21 at 10 am at City Cemetery services conducted by Beckmann Funeral Home Rev F A Bracher officiated Interment followed the Zion s Lutheran church Men s Choir rendered a song Survivors include Alma Mrs A M Fiedler of Baltimore Maryland Erwin Alfred Neffendorf of Fredericksburg and Emil Neffendorf of Hye Texas occasioned by his death He was born July 14 1883 to Henry and (name not fully printed) Neffendorf and had lived in San Antonio Port Lavaca Worth and Houston prior to moving back to Fredericksburg
Guenther A. Schwarz 32 superintendent of Mason Public Schools and longtime Mason High football coach died Tuesday in San Antonio after a brief illness. Funeral 4 p.m. Wednesday at St. Paul's Lutheran Mason. Burial Gooch Cemetery. Survivors include wife Marie Schmidt two children Peggy and Teddy, his parents Rev M J Schwarz and Mrs Schwarz and brother Helmuth of Austin.
Defense bond sales in Texas rise as the state expands its military program. Citizens are urged to participate through Defense Savings Bonds and Stamps, with post offices or banks as purchase points, framing it as an American investment and a share in national defense.
A motivational quote urges filling time with constructive service and steady duties. It emphasizes avoiding drift and keeping definite tasks ready to pursue. The handwritten message highlights discipline and purposeful activity.
Mrs. Wm. Saenger nee Wilhelmina Quindel died July 21 at 6 45 p m in Fredricksburg and was buried July 23 at 3 p m. Services at Beckmann Funeral Home officiated by Rev Theo Haag with Bethany Lutheran Men’s Choir singing. She was born April 5 1872 in Cave Creek and died at 69 years 3 months 16 days. Survived by husband five children 12 grandchildren two sisters and one brother preceded in death.
The Chil dren's Hour group led by Ruth Kline met at First Methodist Church to discuss good and bad habits with about 30 topics. Gwen Gold led singing with Franc is Kattner on piano. Plans for August 2 and a zoo trip to Brackenridge in San Antonio and Woodlawn Lake Pool were announced. Next meeting July 26 at 9:00 am with Leon Zwiener presenting Treasures Found in Books.
Adult Home Nursing groups near completion of a 15 week course in American Red Cross Home Nursing. They plan review and closing exercises for certificates and join active classes in Gillespie County Fair preparations. Enthusiasm mounts for the event.
The 47th Texas legislature enacted 105 wildlife measures from 141 introduced. Local laws cover specific counties, extend expired rules, and protect resources. Key provisions include seasons and bag limits for Pos sum Kingdom Lake, landowner permission for muskrats, extra protections for prairie chickens, deer storage deadlines, a nationwide dove bill awaiting federal details, protection for carrier pigeons, no license requirement for coast sports fishermen, continued commercial licenses, shrimp seasons inland and bait allowances, and potential eagle hunting allowances. Full texts available from the Game Fish and Oyster Commission in Austin.
Clean fresh water in sanitary containers should be kept before young turkeys. Water should be shaded in hot weather because poults will drink more if it is cool.
The Palace Theatre will show Marching With Old Glory on Tuesday July 29 at the request of the local Red Cross chapter. The patriotic film depicts how the Red Cross aids Army and Navy men and answers How Can I Serve My Country. Comments may be given to Walter Knoche or A D Stahl.
Thirty two thousand rural mail carriers act as agents in selling Defense Savings Stamps across rural districts. Stamps range from ten cents to five dollars and purchasers receive albums to mount them. When albums are filled they may be exchanged for Defense Savings Bonds.
Post Office officials recall rural mail carriers acting in 1917 and 1918 selling war stamps. The note ties past wartime campaigns to current discussions on stamp drives and local postal duties.
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