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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1940
Page
10
Prize listings from Peter's Hall show note 500 attendees from Gillespie and surrounding counties. Geranium to Forget-me-nots entries crown winners across 600 exhibits with firsts in many categories including roses, lilies, dahlias, ferns, and decorative arrangements.
An advice column letter from a mother implores a son to improve driving behavior behind the wheel. She cautions against rushing a date, reckless steering, and unsafe habits, noting that nearly one third of car accidents involve drivers under 24. She urges courtesy, restraint, and respect for others on the road.
A list of prize results for various cactus and plant entries followed by Albert community updates. Reuben Jacoby visited Albert. the Singing Choir celebrated Knopp's School anniversary with a barbecue.
Fredericksburg Publishing Co Inc advertises carbon paper in all sizes and colors including blue black and red for business and personal use.
The Fredericksburg National Bank and the U S Post Office will be closed all day Thursday May 30 in observance of Memorial Day. Alfred Cameron cashier and postmaster Robert Klingelhofer announce the holiday closure.
Obituary note for Blanche Penbach of Johnson City mourned by seven teen grandchildren and ten great grandchildren with funeral at Cypress Mills cemetery led by Bro J H Clark. Junction School held closing at Deike Hall Hye May 18 with afternoon program and Ducks play and dance. Milestones include Merribel Cox and Imogene Stevenson visiting Johnson City. Mrs Cox visiting Meribel in San Marcos. Local incidents include Mrs John Greathouse sick and Melvin McDougal drinking kerosene. Rodeo at Heckel Station drew Cowboy participants from Blanco County. Johnson City Lions Club sponsored baseball trip to Boerne, Boerne winning 7 to 0.
The Ford Motor Company states it hires without regard to race creed or color and provides square deals, just wages, and stable employment. It claims higher wages and long-term benefits, with a 300 percent rise in built-in value of the Ford car and a 75 percent price reduction over many years.
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