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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1941
Page
1
Col Alfred Petsich argues in favor of a new federal tax program to finance war needs. He contends taxes stabilize government credit and prevent debt repudiation while insisting today’s generation should bear its costs. The piece frames taxes as a duty and warns against anti tax propaganda. Continued on page 4 Col 3.
The Gillespie County Draft Board reports 348 registrants classified to date and 37 youths inducted into the army, including six volunteers with three years service. Classification records show 14 still in Class 1-A and 22 in other categories.
No Gillespie County youths were included in the 13th call for selectees received by the local draft board on Tuesday morning. The call is for colored selectees.
The article lists 1-B and 5 as Class 1-D, with 1-B to be re-examined for possible reclassification due to physical handicaps. It notes college students in 1-D deferred until spring term end, and 1-B and 5 definitions. Gillespie registrants are numbered 28 in 2-A, 228 in 3-A, and 14 in 4. Continued on page 4. Col. 5.
Gillespie County endures record rainfall as April showers persist, flooding the Pedernales and most creeks. Fredericksburg reports 4.90 inches in a week with 1.70 inches midweek and 1.60 inches on both Saturday and Sunday, while outlying areas exceed five inches in parts of the three day span.
The report says Greece fell earlier this week becoming the fourth nation conquered by Nazi forces, following Yugoslavia. It outlines possible next moves including a push toward the Near East through Turkey, operations via Libya and Egypt to the Suez, or an invasion of Britain and a Soviet thrust, with Churchill warning the U.S. fight may be theirs. It also notes Soviet transport limits and Churchill’s broadcast promising wider Allied patrols, while Roosevelt commits to naval patrols as needed.
At a Chamber of Commerce meeting at Sunny Side Tavern on a Thursday night urgent city improvements were debated. The pool project topped the list with a committee to begin work immediately, alongside a plan for a citywide business membership drive.
The Red Cross sewing and knitting division calls for more sewers and knitters to fill Gillespie County quotas for sweaters and dresses. Regular sessions are Thursdays and Fridays 1 to 5 pm at the Palace Theatre Building. Materials are provided. contact Mrs. Viola Wells or Mrs. J W Yancey to join. free instruction offered.
The City of Fredericksburg office relocates today to the Wieser Building occupying the former Oehler and Weber space. All future city business will be transacted from this location.
WPA scope approved a project to re index county birth records from early history to present. County Clerk Henry Holly says work begins Monday May 5 under Dora Gott with a staff of assistants. Residents urged to file correct affidavits before May 12 to complete local and state records.
The Fredericksburg Post Office sold 7012.50 in Federal Defense Bonds in four hours of business this morning on May 1 the opening day of the nationwide sale. Federal Savings Stamps totaled 6.30 as Gillespie County residents showed strong patriotism.
Preparations for Fredericksburg Garden Club Flower Show are complete with final assignments by Chairwoman Mrs. F J Maier. The exhibit will be in Peter's Hall on May 10 and 11, with committees handling arrangements bouquets floor and table baskets hanging plants and more.
The program lists performances by the Fredericksburg Public School bands and choirs across grades six to seven. Featured pieces include Field Tactics March, Amaryllis Gavotte, Venice, Tell it to the Daisies, Texas Bluebonnet Waltz, Pipes of Galway, Moonlight Song, War March Mendelssohn, and God Bless America. Directors include Mrs. Theo M. Haag and Mrs. Mildred Biddy among others.
Frederickburg High School Band PTA Choral Club and Rhythm Band present multiple numbers in observance of Music Week from May 4 to May 11. Soloists include B L Enderle and A E Peterson with Mrs Theo M Haag speaking. Schreiner Institute Gee Club also performs along with several area groups.
Mathew F. Pyka and Henry L. Joseph have become the owners of the Piggly Wiggly franchise in Fredericksburg. They purchased from Henry C. Maier, who opened the store at East Main and South Adams in 1927 and has run it there continuously. The store will stay at the same corner location.
After a two month dispute, Gillespie County Commissioners Court voted to reinstate the Public Health Nursing Service for a year starting May 1 1941. A local fund drive raised 1235 to cover operating costs with contributions from American Red Cross Gillespie County Infantile Paralysis Fund Alfred Pitsch Public School PTA Mrs August Zincke Mrs Auguste Wahrmund Mrs P Hanisch Louis Jordan Post 244 American Legion Lions Club Adolph Dittmar Lochte Storage and Commission Co Mrs Annie Blum St Marys School Joe Stein Edward Stein Woerner Warehouse Max H Beckmann Knopp Metzger Schaetter Funeral Home Riley Supply Co A L Cameron and the City of Fredericksburg.
Fredericksburg’s third Boy Scout troop sponsored by St. Mary’s Parish was presented its charter Tuesday afternoon by Vincent Hobbs, scout field executive of the Capitol Area Council. The charter signified affiliation with area and national headquarters and was presented to the Rev. F. X. Wolf.
Gillespie County Historical Society hosts an old fashioned dance at Peters Hall on May 3. Henry Kammiah will lead and call the figures with Pehl's Old Time Orchestra providing music. Proceeds benefit the Memorial Building housing the museum and county library.
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