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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1940
Page
12
The Elgin elementary Echo praises faculty and students at Fredericksburg High School, outlines curriculum shifts to practical, life oriented math and language arts, and honors mothers on Mother's Day. It notes grade level refinements from first to seventh grade, emphasizing real world applications.
A classroom dialogue touches math and language lessons. Students explore geometric centers and verb forms while music, art, and social studies integrate with reading, drawing, and world history. The article highlights the value of supervised music clubs and project work under Mrs. Mildred Biddy and Mr. Shaw.
All children entering first grade this September are invited to a classroom party on the school campus Tuesday May 21 1940. New pupils will meet teachers learn the layout of the building and have eye tests before starting school work as part of the PTA Summer Round Up.
Readable notice announces a barn dance event at Fredericksburg School in May. Local organizers invite residents and guests to attend for community entertainment. Event details are limited in the fragment.
With the term ending and school out, Girl Scout Troops prepare summer activities. Senior Scouts clean the Tatsch house to establish a lodge center, while Sunflower and Blue Bonnet collect wildflowers for a summer flower show planned early in the season.
Topsy a small primary school dog with perfect attendance has enriched class activities this year. Though unable to talk he has inspired poems and art, attended since fall with Allen Durst, and was a health lesson subject in science classes. He may be voted best all around student.
Rural schools in Gillespie County hold closing exercises this year and have fixed closing dates. They are invited to submit their name and date for a calendar listing. only these two items will appear, with further closing details to be announced in later advertisements.
The list shows multiple school events from May 12 to May 26 including cave creek luckenbach knopp live oak crabapple junction rheingold stonewall grapetown meusebach palo alto and Cain City schools. Highlights include Knopp School 50th Anniversary on May 13.
Louise Brodie youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Louis Brodie has won highest honors and will be valedictorian of this year’s graduating class at Texas Lutheran College. The report also notes Rich ard Grote a Texas A and M sophomore visited FHS and rumors say he has three FHS seniors on his list for A and M next fall.
Max Starcke has been appointed general manager of the Lower Colorado River Authority. He will oversee flood control water conservation and power generation, combining duties from his former operating manager role with those of Clarence McDonough, the former general manager.
After a history class by Chester C Klainer students start a project on Gillespie County history and customs. The class groups focus on local topics of interest to natives and outsiders as May 8 1846 marks Fredericksburg’s founding. Pupils are urged to interview pioneers and read county literature.
The PTA will provide for the school libraries to be open to the public one day a week during June July and August. Any citizens of Fredericksburg or visitors are welcome to use the libraries.
Norman Ransleben and Kathryn Langerhans will represent the school at the annual spring fete on the University of San Antonio campus Friday May 10 1940.
A testimonial claims a $1.25 bottle of Adla Tabs cured stomach acidity and upset, removing pains so the user can eat anything. The ad urges trying Adla at local drug stores.
The article warns against electrocution risks from damp floors and makeshift wiring, and dangers from poisonous substances in the home. It notes 3,000 birds shown and over 2,500 rejected for space at the 1939 Texas State Fair Poultry Show, with plans to accommodate all entries in 1940.
A terse notice directs patrons to the next stop at Fredericksburg drive-in station, noting Rubin Crenwelge as proprietor and referencing Prop. 32tf in a compact public advisory.
A concise caution prompts quick but careful action. The feature suggests weighing risks before decisive moves and delivering results with speed. It emphasizes prudence alongside efficiency in decision making.
Moths cause millions in damage to clothing each year. Send heavy items to Stehling's for thorough dry-cleaning and steam pressing. Request packing in moth-proof bags with no extra charge. Phone 290. Sterling Bros.
A vintage ad promotes All-Vegetable Black-Draught laxative. It urges patience and a good night’s rest, noting the product tones bowel muscles and can be taken at bedtime. The claim highlights economical 25 to 40 doses for 25 cents.
The Fredericy burg Publishing Company advertises machines and ribbons for printing presses and related paper products. This notice outlines available stock, pricing, and ordering details for local buyers.
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