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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1941
Page
1
Column argues that critics of Lindbergh are sincere and loyal to the nation. It defends non intervention and warns against persecuting citizens with differing views. Contends patriotism includes free speech and prudent caution about entering war. Continued on page 6 column 1.
The Hill Country Livestock Protective Association reports a raised quota and sets a May 13 meeting at the courthouse to elect officers and accept new members. The Louis Jordan Post of the American Legion outlines Memorial Day services on June 1 and a July 4th celebration with salutes, parade, rodeo, and dance. Committees are arranging details with announcements to follow.
The Lutheran Congregations of Gillespie County and nationwide initiate a drive from May 4 to May 11 to fund a program aiding Lutheran men in army and navy training camps. Each congregation appoints a committee to explain the drive and distribute literature. Contributions honor mothers by aiding their sons and support Lutheran service members.
Secretarial call for immediate use of the American Navy to secure Atlantic lifelines to Britain as Germany’s actions threaten Britain’s survival. Roosevelt backs boosted heavy bomber output aiming for 500 long-range bombers per month split with Britain. The president praised democracy’s defense as Wilson birthplace dedication highlights.
Fredericksburg High School band under Miss Virginia Harrison will present a free concert Friday at 8 p.m. in the Public School Auditorium as part of National Music Week. The program includes marches, overtures, operatic numbers, a clarinet trio, trumpet duet, and a St. Marys Glee Club appearance with songs The Violet and God Bless America.
Thirty three new cars and trucks were registered in Gillespie County during April. Twenty two registrations were passenger vehicles and eleven were commercial vehicles. A total of one hundred nine motor vehicle transfers passed through the Tax Assessor-Collector's office that month.
Gillespie County registrants will receive questionnaires soon as the local draft board follows state headquarters orders to complete classification quickly. About 350 of 1,200 registrants have been briefed, with 850 more due to receive forms and be classified. Three youths, Erato Hopf Raymond Wahl and Harry O Itz, left for Fort Sam Houston for induction processing, with May 22nd deadlines cited for two men.
Gov. W. Lee O Daniel signed a $21 million tax package adding a one percent levy on new and used car sales. Purchasers must pay the tax before licensing, with retroactive applicability to purchases on or after May 1. Tax forms will be issued to the Tax Assessor-Collector for collection.
A new Driver's License Law delays issuance until October 1. The State Highway Patrol issues permits, not the county tax collector. Applicants without a permit must use the old series, available only on the first and third Tuesday mornings.
The Fredericksburg Public School PTA held its final meeting of the year in the school auditorium and installed new officers led by Mrs. Fred Mathisen. New president is Mrs. Theo M. Haag. first vice president Mrs. Otto Schneider Jr.. second vice president Mrs. Felix Wilke. third vice president Mrs. William Grienke. treasurer Mrs. Almon Kirchhoff. secretary Mrs. Gould Davis.
April 1941 may become a record wet month for Gillespie County with rainfall well above average. Fredericksburg measured 6.69 inches, the county’s wettest spot, compared with 4.47 in 1940 and 1.14 in 1939, per cooperative observer Alfred Neffendorf.
Tax Assessor-Collectors Association of Texas holds annual convention in Houston with officials like Wm. M. Petmecky attending. Delegates hear discussions on new laws and department details from Comptroller Geo. H. Sheppard, State Treasurer Charley Lockhart, and officials from the Highway Department Liquor Control Board Public Safety and other agencies.
An army truck in a westbound convoy struck Otto Henke’s car at Main and Adams in downtown Fredricksburg Friday morning. Henke escaped injury, though the collision caused a severe shaking.
The Fredericksburg Garden Club hosts a two day flower show at Peter's Hall on May 10 and 11. Doors open 2 p m Saturday and 9 a m Sunday with admission charged. Exhibits include pot plants baskets centerpieces and bouquets plus children displays and a new men display. Coca Cola Bottling Co partners to give away a flower arrangement book and present a 4 technicolor film on Flower Arranging Saturday night.
Fredericksburg hospitals join nationwide National Hospital Day observance on Monday May 12 to acquaint the public with modern facilities and services. The hospitals emphasize readiness to serve the sick and injured 365 days a year, 24 hours daily.
A Dodge coupe driven by Bob Owens of Loyal Valley roared to life in reverse after his attempts to start it. The car careened around Fredricksburg’s courthouse square, struck a parked Mexicans’ car, and ended in a heap against a tree in a courtyard.
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