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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1939
Page
5
Observations from San Antonio Texas dated June 28 show cattle and calf listings with various weights and prices. Hogs receipts and total sales emphasize a market that is active and strong, with overall demand improving over Tuesday.
Assessor WM. M. Petmecky warns that time for paying the last half 1958 taxes ends June 30. Unpaid taxes incur 8 percent penalty and interest after that date. Taxes due for 1938 rise from 5 1/2 to 8 1/2 percent penalty after July 1, plus redemption costs. For information, contact the assessor and collector.
Estimated cattle and sheep receipts with price ranges across weights. Calves and stockers show varied trading, with calves $5.00 down to $4.00 for plain lots, good stocker calves $7.00 to $9.50, and higher prices for select lots. Cows and bulls mostly steady to strong for cows, slow for bulls, stockers active, sheep market steady with shorn wethers $2.25 to $2.75.
The Legionaires announce a large city holiday program featuring a Fredericksburg Junior Band appearance, a parade on San Antonio Street to Main Street, and a 1 PM band concert at the Fair Grounds. Rodeo contests at 1:30 PM include entry fees, purses, and multiple horse and roping events with prize money up to 75 dollars. Two evening dances close the day’s festivities with live orchestras.
Alois Wehmeyer, aged 33, longtime employee of the Publishing Company, died June 22 after a five week illness from nephrosis. He joined the firm as a 14 year old apprentice in 1921 and rose as a skilled mechanic. He served as secretary treasurer of the Gillespie County Wildlife Planning Board. He married Gertrude Goehmann in 1925 and left a widow, two sons James and Fredric, his parents G Wehmeyer, two sisters, a brother, and many relatives. Funeral services were held June 24 at Schaetter's Funeral Home and St Mary Church with burial in the Catholic Cemetery.
Edward Schmidt age 77 9 20 of Gillespie County died when a truck operated by Ernst Hannemann ran over him near Fredericksburg. The verdict declared Schmidt's death caused by the truck. He served as County Road Foreman and was survived by sisters and brothers. Funeral set for June 28 with Rev Theo Haag officiating and City Cemetery interment. Also noted are details of local WMU meeting and devotional sessions.
Congress races to pass a $2 million stabilization bill to devalue the dollar and fix prices for new domestic silver, plus a $1.735 billion relief package and farm aid as NA neutrality law debates press on. Jones and Carmody named to lead new lending agencies in Roosevelt program.
The text notes an association meeting ending with a prayer for faithful union and the appointment of Mrs. A. H. Bartholmae as temporary Bible Study chairman. Mrs. Kirchner led the closing prayer.
Texas state police urge travelers with licenses from other states to contact patrol district HQs for letters attesting to permit validity despite the April 1 1939 expiration. Automatic extension excludes drivers with two missing coupons for serious violations, who face examination before extension. First time permit applicants face driving and physical tests. Mrs Christian Staats and Mrs Wilhelm Raute required operations.
W. C. White was re elected as Lions Club president for another term at a regular meeting held Wednesday night at the Nimitz Hotel. New officers named include R. W. Klingelhoefer as 1st vice president Arthur Stehling as 2nd vice president P. Norman as 3rd vice president Alfred Neffdorf as secretary treasurer Wm. Petmecky as Tail Twister H. A. Ries Lion Tanner H. C. Maier and Joe Stein as directors for two years with Henry Lochte and Walter Knoche continuing as over directors. Hugo Barsh and his family orchestra provided entertainment.
City tax collectors announce deadlines for payment. Taxes must be paid by Friday June 30 to avoid last minute rush and penalties. The final due date is Monday July 31 for all taxes. Delinquency after July 31 incurs penalties.
A playful exchange has Mrs. Newlywed proposing a loan of twenty dollars with a twist to her spouse. She suggests lending only ten now and owing ten back, framing a lighthearted moment of humor and financial banter at home.
Max W. Staudt, a jeweler, announces a large selection of gift items suitable for showers and weddings. The store also introduces three new open stock patterns in dinnerware for customers to view.
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