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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1940
Page
4
An editorial urges about a hundred Gillespie County graduates to view graduation as a start of life beyond school. It argues higher education and work training matter, but stresses personal traits, economic literacy, and resilience as keys to success, praising American youth and urging a constructive outlook as they cast off.
A promotional piece extols spring and summer travel in America. It urges tired business people and families to explore new scenes, highlighting free roads, broad transportation, and affordable rail trips with installment plans. It emphasizes rest, renewed vigor, and staying close to home while enjoying regional Gillespie County scenery.
The issue cites Nature Magazine findings that about 30 million animals die yearly on U.S. roads amid 20 million vehicles. Deer kills exceed 800 in Michigan New York and Maine in 1938, with fourteen moose in Maine. Road signs and safety programs are urged to curb the slaughter.
The Louis Jordan Post of the American Legion and Ladies Auxiliary extend an invitation to attend the 14th District Convention in New Braunfels on May 18 and 19. Two days of business and entertainment planned. local legionnaires may send a delegation though the post is not a district member.
A Fredericksburg Volunteer Fire Department delegation will attend the 13th annual Central Texas Volunteer Firemen Association convention in Llano next Sunday hosted by the Llano Department. Fredericksburg recently joined the group, marking its first affiliation with an outside fire organization. Lectures by authorities will occur in the morning and afternoon contests will engage participants, with public invitation extended to residents and firemen alike. Representations from 45 other Central Texas cities are expected.
Herman Kunz son of Aug Kunz suffered serious illness after a black widow spider bite. He was farming on the family farm when a burlap sack wrapped around his leg concealed the danger. He sought medical care in Fredericksburg and, after several days of illness, regained enough strength to resume work.
W. C. White president of the Fredericksburg Lions Club attended the two day Lions International District 2-A convention in Corpus Christi May 9 and 10. He was the lone delegate from the local club and said the activities were inspirational and educational.
Classified note lists rental for an unfurnished apartment by Eddie Land at 507 East Main with monthly rate 36 dollars. Nearby is a for sale line offering a Delco plant and radio via Alf red Klaerner with price 36 dollars and a 21 25 line.
The May 9 1917 House presentation by the Ways and Means Committee outlines a war tax bill to raise 1.8 billion dollars in new revenue atop 1.5 billion, forecasting a 33 per capita tax. It compares unfavorably to Britain's 60 per capita, while local weather and crop rain prospects offer hope for growing season relief. Fredericksburg Ladies Auxiliary elected new officers led by Mrs F J Maier with L K Tainter and H Goldschmidt among others. Kerrville High School baseball defeated Fredericksburg 8 1 as Fredericksburg boasted three wins in the season to date. A Regal Hi-Power Four car promotion appears in the ad section.
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