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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1941
Page
7
Twenty three years ago the county reported induction of local men into the United States Army. Fredericksburg men will depart July 15 for Fort Houston with Kerr County transferees joining. Alfred Petmecky Bracutiam appears for Camp Mabry on July 18 and more names to be published.
The article explains that Defense Savings Bonds can be cashed after 60 days for the full amount plus accrued interest, and notes that many owners do not cash but instead buy more to support armament. It suggests purchasing through post offices, banks, or by writing to the Treasurer of the United States.
The article notes a positive crop outlook in Albert region with ripening corn, blooming cotton, and fodder topping underway. Community members hosted birthdays and visited relatives, including Mrs Felix Pehls and Mrs Herman Eckhardt families. Several residents traveled to Fredericksburg, San Antonio, and the river for leisure and market trips.
Alfred Davis Jr. and Miss Imogene Stevenson united in marriage at six oclock Monday afternoon at the bride’s home in Johnson City. Rev. J. H. Clark officiated. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Stevenson, is a Johnson City High School graduate and recent Southwest Texas State Teacher College alumna. The groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Davis, is a Fredericksburg High School graduate employed with Westinghouse Mfg. Co in Baltimore. They left for San Antonio then Baltimore, and were to return to Johnson City.
On Wednesday afternoon relatives and friends greeted Mrs. Henry Herbert on her 81st birthday. The gathering featured conversation and afternoon refreshments for 26 guests, including layer cake doughnuts cookies and coffee. Rain touched the community that day. Toby Willms Amelia Eckhardt and families visited Eckhardt and Herbert relatives. Rev Arthur Mohr and son vacationing here. Fred Koennecke plus Fredericksburg guests visited the Herbert family.
Comic exchange notes that pins are hard to find because they are pointed in one direction and headed in another. The joke appears in a Boys' Life style humor snippet.
A rodeo will be staged at Willow City School on Sunday July 27 starting at 10 in the morning. Events include calf tie down breakaway double mugging and bull riding using Clinton Hardin stock. A barbecue will be served on the grounds.
Miss Elberta Martin Gillespie County Home Demonstration Agent advises summer pruning of shrubs starting now. Remove dead or diseased limbs and clear obstructing growth but avoid heavy pruning. Light pruning curbs growth and aids next spring’s fruit and flowers. Root pruning is possible with care. Cuttings taken now root with adequate water and shade.
Dr. Geo W Cox states infantile paralysis will be more common in the next three or four months as the hot months bring higher incidence. The germ is microscopic and spread mainly via droplets from coughing or sneezing, with healthy carriers possible. Early diagnosis and rest are emphasized, and immune serum may help prevent paralysis.
Castell notes weekend visits from San Antonio and Austin residents. Allan Schneider and family spent time with his parents. Matern of Fair Lang and family visited with A H Matern and son William. Dorothy Ann Schmidt from Brenham planned an indefinite stay with Uncle Fred Kassel. Rector Grote and family visited Monthalia with Rev F Foerst er. Rueben Schreier and Mildred Leifeste from San Antonio called on J W Leifeste’s family. Dr Lester Keyser, Mrs A H Keyser and H J Raesener of Fredericksburg were listed among visitors. Continued on page 2, section 2.
Miss Fay Parker daughter of Mrs. Ollie Parker of Harper married Lemuel Jones son of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Jones of Junction in San Angelo. The ceremony was conducted by Dr. James W. Middleton with only attendants Mr. and Mrs. Jack Jones of Junction. The bride wore ice blue jersey with navy accessories and orchids. the groom’s brother and sister in law attended. The couple left for a three weeks honeymoon trip.
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