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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1940
Page
1
The piece argues against labeling Jehovah’s Witnesses as Communists or Nazis amid wartime fear in Texas. It urges adherence to law, warns against mob action, and stresses protecting freedoms of speech and press as pillars of democracy. Leopold’s surrender is cited to show shifting public opinion.
Committees to organize the annual Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce Banquet and business session on June 27 were announced by secretary Edyth Krauskopf after appointment by President Arthur Stehling. Members include program Otto Klingelhoefer chair with Keyser Petmecky Stehling. invitations Leon Zwiener chair with Lochte Wilke Mathisen. arrangements Otto Buredorf chair with Bernhard Hartmann Dietel. reception chair C J Dooley with twenty members Dooley Riley Bierschwab Henke Moritz Borchers Petsch Cameron Pyka Molberg Jordan Metzger Probst Mosel Norman Pfeiffer Schmidt Stehling Striegler Crenwelge.
Fredericksburg warehousemen reported more than one million pounds of wool shipped this season. Four houses accounted for 1,060,600 pounds with Woerner Warehouse leading at 425,000 pounds and 110,000 pounds still in stock. Lochte Storage and Commission shipped 260,990. Robert Blum 200,000. Juenke & Schoenewolf 175,000 with most houses retaining wool for future sale.
Gillespie County Public Health Nurse Miss Verna Louise Stanford with local doctors urged parents to keep children with any cough from theatres picnics and crowds to prevent spread of whooping cough. The disease is highly contagious and often unrecognized until the whoop appears, posing danger. Continued on page 2. Col. 4.
The Works Progress Administration approved a county road project to improve the Cherry Spring Llano Road in Precinct 4. WPA funds of 12833 dollars plus 8849 dollars from the county will be used, employing about 40 men. The work extends along the road from noted section to additional segment continued on page 2.
This week Italy joined Germany in the European war as Mussolini denounced the Allies and launched secret war moves. Italian forces attacked Malta and moved to drive the British from the Mediterranean while Paris began evacuation as German advances neared the city. An American refugee ship, the U S Washington, faced a submarine halt but was later allowed to proceed. Geneva, home of the League of Nations, also faced the widening conflict.
Nine incumbent county officials and one newcomer filed to run on the independent ticket for the 1940 election year. They include Sheriff Alfred Klaerner, County Judge Henry Hirsch, County Clerk Albert Klett, Assessor and Collector Wm. M Petmecky, County Treasurer Elgin O. Crenwelge, and commissioners Reuben Nixon and Alfred McDougall, Justice Ad Mergenthaler, and Constable Lawrence Burrer. A new candidate, Wm. J. Kasper, seeks Constable of Precinct 1, opposing Burrer. Several offices had not yet announced challengers by Thursday noon, including Commissioners Precincts 1 and 3 and District Clerk.
Fredericksburg will be featured on a 6 34 a m Saturday salute on KTSA San Antonio’s Country Editor program. Magnolia Petroleum Co sponsors the segment which covers Fredericksburg history current activities industrial growth tourist attractions and local points of interest to promote South Texas.
Mrs. Billie Aterberry of Floresville and Woodrow Michel of Fort Sam Houston visited last week with Wilson Michel and the Wilhelm Raute family, according to local notices.
The Standard announces a weekly feature on page one of section two profiling Fredericksburg business leaders. Each issue will spotlight a different local businessman to foster familiarity and build a Fredericksburg Who's Who of professionals.
Postmaster R W Klingelhoefer was named president of the Fredericksburg Lions Club at a Hotel Nimitz meeting. He succeeds W L White who led the club for two years. Other officers include Arthur Stehling first vice president P Norman second vice president Alex Frantzen third vice president Alfred Neftendorf secretary treasurer Felix Maier tail twister Norman Dietel lion tamer. Directors named include Joe Stein Walter Ottmers H C Maier W F E Knoche and Henry Lochte.
Mr and Mrs Jimmie Weatherford visited Austin on Sunday for unspecified reasons. The report notes their presence in the city but provides no additional details about events or activities.
The Pioneer Memorial Library will reopen Saturday June 15 through a cooperative effort by the Historical Society Fredericksburg Junior Chamber of Commerce and the County Commissioners. The Jaycees funded most of the librarians and curator costs enabling daily hours 9 am to 12 noon and 2 pm to 5 pm Monday through Saturday. Sundays only museum open with no book lending.
Gillespie County Commissioners Court met over two days to widen Lindig Road from Albert Church on the Austin highway to the City of Albert to 50 feet and straighten where needed. Right of way was donated by local property owners. The June session also noted $8,278.32 in funds from the Road Indebtedness for construction and road improvements, to be prorated among precincts. The court approved selling $2,250 of courthouse square land to the Federal Government for a post office, with Arthur Stehling to receive a county receipt for transfer. The treasurer reported various fund balances, including Jury Fund $5,523.65 and Highway Fund $37,199.96.
Messrs Felix Stehling Harry Jordan and Henry Lewis are summoned to appear for Federal Jury Service in Austin in the Federal District Court on Tuesday morning.
Gillespie County women hail and Fredericksburg Publishing Company promotes the First Annual Standard Cooking School in Fredericksburg on June 27 to 29. Led by Mrs. Arreya D. French, the all electric event aims to benefit electricity users with free admission and daily prize drawings donated by local and national firms. Programs will vary daily and printed schedules list dishes and preparations.
The Foundation for Infantile Paralysis Control executive committee plans a Charity Dance on Saturday July 20 at Sunny Side Tavern to raise funds for Gillespie County's sick and needy. Proceeds go to the County Health Nurse and advisory board. Walter Hollmig donated his property and orchestras donated services.
County officials announce that the Commissioner's Court will sit as a board of equalization on Monday June 24 at the Gillespie County Courthouse. They will inspect the 1940 assessment lists and books for correction equalization and approval.
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