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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1940
Page
8
Public Schools in Gillespie County receive 4914 dollars in equalization aid for 1939 40. State Superintendent L A Woods reports the full salary aid 3044 dollars has been paid and county schools have received 75 percent of the 1870 transportation funds. Tuition figures will await applications.
Fredericksburg Troop No 1 sponsored by the Lions Club offers three flag sets on July 3 and 4 for businessmen and auto owners. Each set features three flags on a rubber suction base for windows or windshields. Proceeds fund part of a summer camp outing. flags priced at 25 cents.
Four year old Shirley Birch suffered head lacerations after a dog bite during play and required eight stitches before release. A 12 year old boy, son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Bauer, cut the middle toe on his left foot while cutting weeds with a scythe and was sent home after hospital care. Other patients treated or confined include Mrs. Oswald Oehler, Hi ram Davis after a rodeo injury, Mrs. C B Renick, Mrs. Eugene Sattler, and Helen Lich.
A local ad touts a wide color and size range with a promise that buying now saves dollars. The message emphasizes savings on fashionable items during a vast showing.
Two of the nation's top screen stars Nelson Eddy and Jeanette MacDonald headline the Palace bill with New Moon set in New Orleans. The act includes their songs and duets amid the show plus a March of Time release The U S Navy 1940 detailing naval units and Pacific maneuvers.
Practically every Texas county enforces specific rules governing fishing activities. These local regulations vary by county, affecting where when and how fish may be taken. Authorities emphasize compliance to protect aquatic resources.
Texas wildlife resources are valued at 94 350 394 dollars by federal experts. The state tops the nation in wildlife value, about three times higher than the next state, reflecting benefits to farmers landowners hotel owners stores and tourist camps from game insectivorous birds fur and hunting activities.
Experts remain divided on whether a panther emits a scream. The debate centers on animal vocalizations and whether documented howls match panther behavior.
Miss Verna Louise Stanford Gillespie County Public Health Nurse reported her car stolen while she stood outside a friend's house in Austin. A suitcase containing clothes valued at 100 and two films belonging to the Texas Public Health Department were taken. two films were later recovered in the Colorado River, but one film and the suitcase remained unrecovered as of Wednesday.
Heavy rains across the county sent the Pedernales river to its highest level in years. Unofficial observers cited a 16 foot rise as the river flooded surrounding areas.
The Gulf Coast region of Texas hosts 33 oil refineries with a combined daily crude capacity of 1,047,950 barrels, the highest total of any state.
A compact sale listing highlights men and boys apparel with price points and items including dress shirts sport shirts and slack suits. The note emphasizes bulk pricing and discounted stocks for stoves related slacks and up to quantity thresholds.
A report notes rainfall estimates varying from about 80 points to nearly 2 inches while Texas refinery activity remains strong. It highlights that on Monday the state produced oil with four fifths refined within Texas, underscoring petroleum refining as the leading manufacturing sector.
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