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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1940
Page
9
Stonewall Auxiliary discusses a June first benefit dance at the Alfred Rusenberger farm grain house to raise funds. Two new members Chester Ahrens and Paul Klein join. Miss Cora Hahn withdraws after long service. Committees are formed and a short program was given at the Friday meeting.
Edwin E. Eckert a ninth grade student at Hilda School was named a winner from State Supervisory District No 14 in the Know Texas Contest sponsored by the Dallas Morning News and the Texas Almanac Mary Jane Gion seventh grade Silver Valley Texas also won There are 44 winners from twenty three districts The tour covers Dallas sea level and McDonald Observatory 7000 feet Will meet in Dallas June 8 with a dinner for winners and parents Four Receive Diplomas In Doss School Closing
The article promotes National Cotton Week May 17 to 25 noting cotton’s growing uses beyond textiles, from mesh stockings to cottonseed products. It highlights advertising support in Fredericksburg and stresses cotton as the South’s chief economic base and a morale booster for farmers.
Mr. Eddie Ottmers sustained a severe cut to the bone below the knee while chopping cedar at his ranch. Rain fell across the Gold community totaling .98 inches. PTA held a meeting at the high school with officer installations and reports on the year's work and finances.
A Castell fisherman Oscar Schneider landed a twenty pound catfish on a pole line in the Llano river near Castell as the fishing season opened May 1 in this Central Texas area. Local waters in Gillespie and nearby counties wait until June 1 to open. The piece also notes weekend visits from San Antonio and Seguin residents and family gathering details.
Two inches of rain fell in Willow City last week boosting region crops. Water gaps washed away in the downpour and more rain is anticipated. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Young and son Carlos and Mrs. Zoe Freeman visited San Antonio for Mother's Day with Mrs. Young's mother. Mr. and Mrs. Chas Sagebiel and family attended Llano church and visited Mrs Sagebiel's parents in Cherokee.
Vincent Ransleben, son of Mr and Mrs Richard Ransleben of Fredericksburg and a 1939 Fredericksburg High School graduate, was elected president of the Texas Lutheran College Student Body for 1940 41. He plays in the college band, was on the basketball squad, and serves as associate editor of The Growl.
Luckenbach school closing on Sunday drew a large crowd with good weather and entertainment. Seventh grade graduation addressed by Mr. Alex Jung. grammar certificates awarded to Edna Birch Irene Jenschke Simpson Martin and Louise Kunz. A play and dance followed. several local visitors noted.
An editor's note introduces a health article by a local dentist on dental care for children. The piece stresses preventable dental caries as the most widespread disease and urges teachers to promote better living conditions in schools, proper nutrition, oral hygiene, and outdoor activity to build a healthy body.
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