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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1941
Page
6
The piece argues Americans must resist the push to invade Europe and risk youths' lives, urging scrutiny of candidates in the Texas Senate race to defend Congress against executive power while fighting forces defend democracy abroad. It cautions against sacrificing freedoms at home for allied aims.
Game Warden Heep urges anglers to return minnows used for bait and not leave them on banks. He notes this year should be productive for fishing due to spring rains. Wardens patrols aim to aid sportsmen and preserve fish supply rather than seek arrests.
A serialized recap covers Maury Maverick losing the San Antonio mayoral runoff to C. K. Quin, intensified sea warfare with the Hood and Bismarck sinking, large scale army maneuvers near Brownwood for 70 000 troops, West Carlsbad flood damage with 1400 homeless and five deaths, and a humor vignette about a minister's wife asking about a married daughter.
Four children, two boys and two girls, born to Gillespie County parents this week. The boys arrived May 22 to Milton Zenner and May 24 to Alvin Pehl. The girls were born May 22 to Arthur Klein and May 24 to Robert Roeder. One in every three and a half wells drilled by Texas oilmen to date has been dry.
This summer all girls who completed homemaking during the regular term at Fredericksburg High School may enroll in a summer project course. A half credit is awarded if work is satisfactory. The course includes a home project of about 100 hours and a school group project. Interested students will meet Miss Henke on Monday June 2 at 8 30 a.m. in the Homemaking Room.
The community mourns the death of Miss Grote of Tosca who died at 16 years, 7 months, and 4 days. Her family includes parents Mr and Mrs Alex R Grote and six brothers and two sisters. Survived by grandparents and many relatives. Funeral conducted by Rev. Donald and Judge Clark of Johnson City with choir singing at the funeral home and cemetery.
Highest honors went to Evelyn Feuge with 94.62 average, and August Eberle close behind at 94.60. The class, the largest ever to graduate, marks the transition from eleven to twelve grades next year. The department notes the death of Julie Grote who died Thursday and was buried Saturday.
Miss Edyth Krauskopf secretary of the Freedricksburg Chamber of Commerce will leave for San Antonio to attend the 35th Annual Meeting of the Texas Chamber of Commerce Managers Convention School on June 2 3 4. She will join more than 150 managers from Texas commercial bodies for three days of sessions.
Robert Messex, age 12, was given life imprisonment in Waynesboro Georgia for the fatal shooting of his father in retaliation for a whipping. The case depicts a juvenile offender receiving a life term in a violent family killing.
A correction notes a telephone meeting to be held in the Court house on Saturday. The Gillespie Rural Telephone Association called the meeting and Henry King is listed as the organizer. Also advised to pay light bills at the City Office by May 30 to avoid LCG penalty. City of Fredericksburg
The Fredericksburg National Bank will be closed on Tuesday June 3 in observance of Thomas Jefferson's birthday. No banking services will be available that day and normal operations resume the following business day.
All but three of Texas counties have oil activity. The piece mentions Fredericksburg Drive In Station and Rubin Crenwelge as proprietor. It notes Security State Bank will close on Decoration Day May 3 and Tuesday June 3. Mentions Thomas Jefferson with no clear context.
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