Local School Fundraiser Amid Rainy Week Festivities
Rain dampened attendance at a local school event as activities included a charity quilt crafted by community women and a prize chalet with sold chances. Notable mentions include Miss Irene staying with the Felix Pehl family and visits from Walter Helmers of San Antonio and many Klein and Pehl relatives. The quilt will be kept until closing with curtains and small items sought to fundraise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou Etta
Irene
Felix Peh
Walter Helmers
San Antonio
Dora Rauntz
Mildred
Lillian Pehl
Helmuth Klein
Clarence, Nielson
Stonewall
Gilbert
Roman Maurer
Clemens
Milton
John Pehl
Max Peese
Alois Klein
Reuben Nebgen
Reuben Hahne
Felix Pehl
Helen
Emil Klein
Lindig Family News and Local Orders From Austin Area
In Austin last Sunday Wiegand Lindig visited his parents Mr and Mrs Otto Lindig. Hiram Hodges and family attended Joe Tilley’s funeral in Mason on Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Herbert Haas welcomed a baby boy born last Friday weighing eight and a half pounds. Captain Reese Willard of Pedernales Electric Cooperative discussed ice laden rural power lines north of Fredericksburg noting spans about 600 feet carry about 450 pounds per wire, indicating rigid construction amid few interruptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Wiegand Lindig
Otto Lindig
Hiram Hodges
Joe Tilley
Mason
Herbert Haas
Reese Willard
Pedernales Electric Cooperative
Fredericksburg
Bluebonnet Girl Scout Ad Promotes Local Drive-In
An old newspaper snippet markets the Bluebonnet Girl Scout with a brief promo for General Tires and Tubes and Fredericksburg Drive-In Station, Rubin Croweige proprietor, suggesting subscription to the Standard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg Drive-In Station
Rubin Crenweige
Legislature Highlights: Social Security Funding and Truck Weight Bill
The House killed a 26 million general fund social security and teacher retirement proposal after a tax levy bill and federal matching note. The Senate finally passed a truck load limit increase based on 38 000 pounds gross weight with enforcement added, awaiting gubernatorial action. The Senate also passed a measure for half of Coleman County ad valorem taxes to the Central Colorado Authority and an emergency wool scouring fund for A M College. A state education report notes 9290 additional scholastics from defense-area census, Brown County 1584, Tom Green 119. With no more big bills due, sessions will focus on existing measures, including revenue for social security and schooling, with hearings set for two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Federal Bureau
Senate
Central Colorado
Coleman County
Secretary of State
A. & M. College
State Department
Side Glances Chronicle: 100 Years Ago in Texas Snippets
Reprints note planting Pineapple guidance and Texas leaders. President Burnet replaces Lamar temporarily as health issue sidelines him. Grand Jury discharged with no presentments and no local disturbances. Ship notice by brig City of Perth master Holliday shields crew debts. Florida reports show hopeful peace prospects amid long hostilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Texas
Gulf
David G. Burnet
The
Republic
Lamar
Telegraph
Texas Register
Houston
Perth
John Holliday
Florida
San Louis
Local Families Gather for Birthdays and Visits
Dosshardt and daughter joined by the Eckhardt and Wahr families in Fredericksburg for Mrs Heimann’s 60th birthday. Geistweidt business trip to Fredericksburg. Rosenbusch, Friedrich, and Elgin Rosenbusch groups hosted at Baron's Creek. Stein family with Mrs Wahrmund at Petersburg. Durst and Lehmann families traveled for business in San Antonio and Frederickburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Rosenbusch and
Baron’s Creek
Johnnie Stein
Frank Wahrmund
Petersburg
Alf Durst
Karl
San Antonio
Chas. Lehmann
Frederickburg
Cotton Stamp Plan Aids Gillespie Farmers and Reduces Surplus
Gillespie County cotton farmers can earn 10 cent stamps for reducing 1941 cotton acreage below the smaller of the 1940 allotment or 1941 planted area. Individual caps apply, with extra $3 for home food production. Stamps usable for cotton goods at dry goods stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie County
Dorman D. Sell
AAA Committee
Local Youth Joins U S Marine Corps
Earl John Pehl son of Mr and Mrs Guenther Pehl of this city joined the U S Marine Corps at the Austin recruiting station. He has been sent to San Diego California for further assignment per his father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl John Pehl
Guenther Pehl
U. S. Marine Corps
Austin
San Diego
California
Luckenbach Visitors and Local Updates
Werner and Raymond Franz with Bennie Luckenbach Jr and others visited Comfort on Saturday. Local residents reported illnesses and several trips to San Antonio Kerrville Fredericksburg and Stonewall with family visits and recoveries noted throughout the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Stehling
Karl Brehmer
San Antonio
Albert Molzberger
Lothair Meier
Armin Engel
Bernard Pehl
Morris Ranch
Edmund Kunz
Kerrville
Willie Petsch
Elgin Kuhlman
Fredericksburg
Emil Petsch
Gus. Jenschke
Stonewall
Laurence Jenschke
Felix Jenschke
Panoramas Noted on South America Trip
Traveler recalls beautiful panoramas seen during a journey in South America including vast landscapes and striking vistas. The account emphasizes scenic views and personal impressions from the trip.
Wifey Accuses Husband of Running Around with Native Girls
A marital dispute unfolds as a wife claims her husband promised loyalty but pursued relationships with native women. The brief quarrel centers on trust and alleged infidelity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wifey
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Albert
Walgreen
Nyal
Colgates
Kallenberg’s Pharmacy
Schneider Produce
U.S. Marine Corps
Sunset Motor Lines
Brady Freight Lines
San Angelo
Dallas
Ft. Worth
Woerner Warehouse
Henry Klein
All & Men
New Shipment
Schroeder Bros
Luckenbach
South America
Felix Maier
A. W. Maier
Dyan
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola Company
Coca-Cola Bottling Company, Inc
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