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Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1937

Page

5

Stonewall Club Demonstrates Collar Patterns

The Stonewall Home Demonstration Club met May 4 at 2 o clock at Mrs. Ervin Klein s home. Miss Burleson demonstrated collar variations and dress trimmings. Members were to cut three collar patterns and plan rally day dresses. Herbert Haas led the business session in the absent president s stead. The club to cooperate with 4 H Club Girls and share proceeds from Friday May 14 refreshments, the bed spread raffle day.

Stonewall Ervin Klein Burleson Herbert Haas Lucille Klein

Meeting Set at Mrs Alfred Rusenberger Home

The next gathering is scheduled for Tuesday May 18 at 2:00 PM at the home of Mrs Alfred Rusenberger.

Alfred Rusenberger

Albert Community Forms Home Demonstration Club

Women in Albert organized a Home Demonstration Club at the Albert schoolhouse on February 9 with Miss Burleson explaining activities. Officers were elected and members planned regular meetings, with new members joining in April and May as they cut foundation patterns and waist demos.

Albert Miss Burleson Albert School R. Merz Felix Pehl Vera Helmers Mildred Pehl Alfons Klier Henry Helmers Burleson R. J. Sankey Harry Beck J. O. Tanner Hiram Hodges D. E. Hodges Emil Lindig Adolf Gellermann Eddie Lindig

Frontier Fiesta to Open with New Million-Dollar Buildings

A massive Fort Worth Frontier Fiesta opens June 26 with a larger, modern campus. The 6009-ton Trail Drivers Tower rises 208 feet beside Municipal Auditorium, while Casa Manana hosts Billy Rose directing a new revue nearby.

Fort Worth Trail Drivers Municipal Auditorium Casa Manana Billy Rose

Klein Branch Club Honors Stunt Performers

The Klein Branch Home Demonstration Club hosted an outdoor picnic on May 8 by Klein Branch Creek to honor members who participated in the Stunt Program. Guests found a themed display center piece and corsage place cards with a sunset meal for a large crowd, plus games and club planning discussions. The next meeting is set for May 25 at Mrs. D. W. Duderstadt’s home.

Klein Branch Home Klein Branch Creek D. W. Duderstadt

Low Cost Closet Built By Homemaker Club Member

Mrs. Floyd Cosper, a Clothing Demonstrator with Harper Home Demonstration Club, and her husband built a compact closet for 25 cents. The 26 inch deep unit rises to the ceiling and includes a hanging rod, full length hat shelf, quilt storage above, and shoe and hat racks. They used scrap lumber and on hand wallpaper to finish the interior.

Floyd Cosper Harper Home Demonstration Club County Home

Gasoline tax refunds under detailed state probe

State Comptroller George H. Sheppard announces a thorough inquiry into gasoline tax refund fraud. Investigations will pursue fraudulent claims. one operator received an 18 month sentence. Additional indictments and trials are expected as evidence is gathered by Travis County grand juries.

Austin George H. Sheppard Comptroller Travis County Grand Jury Grand Jury

Gasoline tax refunds under scrutiny as fraud cases arise

State investigators pursue widespread gasoline tax refund fraud involving fake claimants forged signatures and fake notaries. One defendant pled guilty to double charging customers and diverting refunds, receiving an 18 month sentence. Last year refunds totaled 4,833,081 with a sharp rise triggering grand jury probes.

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