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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1942
Page
8
Practical braking tips drawn from the Automobile User's Guide by General Motors advise smooth stops and anticipation to extend tire and brake life. The article covers avoiding sudden braking, using the engine to assist deceleration, not riding the clutch, and letting brakes cool on long hills.
The American Red Cross announces prisoners of war and interned civilians in the Far East may receive mail via International Red Cross Committees in Geneva. No postage for POW mail. interned civilians require postage. Letters should address prisoners of war and civilians through International Red Cross in Geneva with a clear prisoner of war or civilian designation.
A litter of wolf pups found in Dutch Mountain rocks on the A F Moss ranch brings renewed wolf hunting in Llano County. Luke Moss, the famed “hound man” of the Moss clan, leads the chase but the mother wolf moved pups before he could reach them and the wolves have since drifted away.
The Petersburg 4-H Club Girls met Friday May 1 at 3:00 in the Petersburg School House with six members and Miss Martin present. Minutes were approved, a spelling match was held, and sewing patterns were discussed. Next meeting is set for Friday May 15 at 3:00 at the same location. Maurine Wahrmund, reporter.
The Standard publishes declared campaigns for county district state and congressional offices in order received and only with cash in advance. Announcements are subject to the July 25 1942 Democratic Primary action and eligibility of candidates for their respective offices.
State Senator 25th District candidate Penrose Mepocalpe files for reelection in Gillespie County. The notice notes county office dates ahead of the General Election on November 3, 1942. Also mentioned is Sheriff candidate Hugo Klaranek Robert Bob Moredz in the same county race.
Mrs Roy Roberts visited San Antonio while Jimmie Cucia from Seguin spent time with Wesley Ellebracht. Several residents and relatives traveled to Fredericksburg Brownwood Abilene and other nearby towns for visits and business.
Article outlines construction and alteration limits for farmers and others, detailing project cost caps under 1000 for most additions and new structures, 500 for home rebuilds within 12 months, unlimited repairs, and special permit procedures with sufficient cause. It includes defense housing exceptions and replacement rights after disasters since 1941.
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