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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1941
Page
1
COL ALFRED PETSCH urges a spring clean-up across Fredericksburg focusing on alleys, streets, and neglected lots. He notes the city’s improvements like water works, sewerage, a new courthouse, and a municipally owned light district, and warns that Main Street and rental properties need vigorous cleaning before incalculable dirt and pest-breeding spots spoil the town’s image.
Fredericksburg progresses on the federal building to house the Post Office and offices. Boyd Construction crews lay cream brick as steel delays ease. granite steps begin and vault work nears completion. Dewey Cross, the superintendent, expects completion by mid August with Hawkins as the government engineer.
Groundwork for a city wide cleanup will be laid next Monday night March 17 at 8 30 pm in Gillespie Courthouse. State Sanitary Engineer V Ehlers will discuss city cleanliness as local groups push an intensive health and mosquito control campaign with public health nurse Ruth Kline noting urgent sanitation needs. Plans call for full participation by officials and civic organizations.
Gillespie County this week received a payment of their 1940 41 school apportionment fund, bringing total paid to date to 13, out of 22.50 due per scholastic.
Co. C. Lindsey district supervisor for the Texas Unemployment Compensation Commission will speak at the Nimitz Hotel Monday night March 17. The meeting, arranged by the Chamber of Commerce, will start promptly at 7 30 p m to discuss provisions of the act with local business people.
Theodore Neffendorf of Doss sustained an eye injury when his car failed to negotiate a curve on the Doss road, overturned, and he was treated at a local hospital before returning home.
A group of Gillespie County food merchants met Friday night with Austin officials to hear the Federal Food Stamp Plan and discuss adopting it in Gillespie County. The Fredericksburg Junior Chamber of Commerce sponsored the meeting which drew county and city officials and local relief groups. A committee led by Alfred Crenwelge Chester Schmidt and Alonzo Evers, plus Willis Lee Nolan Brown Vernon Fritze Eratho Hopf Harper Karl Durst Doss Simon Burg Stonewall and Mayor Ed Krauskopf was formed to refine details and meet Gillespie County Commissioners Court.
Fredericksburg Independent School District schedules an April 5 election to fill three trustee terms from 1939 appointees Felix Wilke Henry Maier and Walter Knoche. Ad Hopf named election judge with two assistants and two clerks. Candidates may file with secretary August Stahl or run via petition. A board meeting will review architect plans for a new home economics building with no decision yet.
The Guespe County draft board sent 100 questionnaires to registrants numbered 251 through 350. Recipients must return them within five days. Volunteer workers assist, with two men stationed daily in the district court room to help complete forms. The eleventh call for selectees includes Gillespie County youths Rubin M. Althaus 214 Inocencio Cancino 215 and Walter W. Hartmann 216 who must report to Fort Sam Houston on April 3, with others departing March 18.
County Clerk Henry Holly announced that all current notaries public will be automatically reappointed by the Secretary of State and a list will be sent to the clerk by May 15. Those seeking to qualify must apply at the Clerk’s office after May 15 and before June 1 for bond approval. Delays may occur for late applications, especially for new appointees who must apply by May 1 for June 1 effectiveness.
Louis E. Brodie a Gillespie County pioneer teacher with 42 years in area schools died suddenly Thursday morning in Fredericksburg. Funeral services were held Saturday at 2 p.m. at Schaetter Funeral Home with Rev. Ivan O. Donaldson of the First Methodist Church officiating. Interment was in City Cemetery. Brodie had taught Wednesday before falling ill and his career included a 15 year return as principal of the intermediate grades. Continued on page 2 Col 1.
The presidents sign and policy actions unfold as Roosevelt approves the Lease-Lend measure and orders undisclosed war materials to England and Greece. He seeks a 7 billion peace time appropriation and pledges a radio address this week detailing defense aid and material production under the new law.
In its March session the Gillespie County Commissioners Court endorsed a mineralogical survey for the county, approved the Federal Mood and cotton Stamp plan, ended the Public Health Nursing Service, and created two new third class county roads. They also agreed to assist in setting up the plan so the government can inaugurate it locally, following a petition from a merchants committee.
Fredericksburg Junior Chamber hears updates on a Mineralogical Survey of Gillespie County and transportation for WPA laborers under Dr. Barnes. The county commission backed the survey, with the local group providing transport as the WPA team maps mineral areas and promotes county mineral development.
Fredericksburg will assume control of the Central Power and Light Company distribution network Friday with operation starting Sunday after a meeting of Lower Colorado River Authority officials. The changeover occurs in San Antonio at the Federal Reserve Bank, with Felix Wilke named general manager and superintendant and Henry Borchers as linesman. A 25 percent rate reduction is contemplated, and bids for street and traffic lights will be sought.
The Gillespie County home demonstration and 4H Club observe their fifth anniversary with a Saturday tea at 2 30 p m at the Nimitz Hotel. Miss Bess Edwards of College Station speaks on the subject announced by a local lady outlines the five year history. Mrs Louis Stevens and Miss Leola Rusenberger present notes on club activities and 4 H work. Mrs Lester Keys er sings a vocal solo.
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