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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1940
Page
4
June is set as National Dairy Month to promote milk and dairy products while boosting production and dairy animal quality. Farmers and ranchers are urged to increased cash income from milk and cream checks and to foster urban rural ties through strengthened dairying efforts.
The National Youth Administration of Illinois outlines a self-help job hunt plan for youths. Seven steps guide individuals from self-inventory to active searching, interviews, and ongoing self improvement to secure part time or seasonal work.
The American National Red Cross launches a Europe relief drive with an initial goal of 10 million dollars. Gillespie County Chapter is tasked to raise 380 dollars as part of nationwide efforts across 3,700 chapters to aid war affected nations. Civic groups lead fundraising and calls go out for broad public generosity to restore life and hope.
Senator Tom Connally of Texas told the Senate that the United States will not enter the European war unless attacked. He backed a naval appropriation bill approving 19 ships and urged funding for a navy to dominate two oceans. He said the nation should have the best navy in the world to protect against foreign aggression.
Sheriff Hermann Ochs and Deputy Frank Morgan faced a near deadly incident when a man armed with a 30-30 rifle opened fire during a disturbance in Albert Saturday night. Ochs was shot through the coat, Morgan narrowly missed, and the assailant was later arrested after an exam. bond set at 1000 dollars. The Fredericksburg High School graduation was held at Klaerner's Opera House with diplomas presented by Dr. L. W. Sackett. Construction began on the Fredericksburg Cotton Exchange with Weber Bros. contracted for the two-story building on Main Street between the Kleck Building and Schmidt Bros.
The Stonewall 4-H Club met May 21 at sponsor Mrs. Benno Eckert’s home. Officers led opening exercises and roll, minutes were approved, and members voted to meet every second and fourth Monday over the summer. Miss Martin distributed canning books and led rally day planning. next gathering is June 24 at Leola Rusenberger’s home.
The Meusebach 4-H Club girls met at Lottie Mae Striegler's home on May 17 for regular business and rally planning. They practiced a skit for the rally and set the next meeting for the third Friday in June at the president’s home. Members Mildred, Margaret, Dora Heimann, Ellen, Helen Lochte, Lottie Mae Striegler, Florence and Allegra Kuhlmann attended with sponsor Muriel Wiemers.
Oscar Staudt of Okulgee Oklahoma spent there week with relatives in Gillespie County. A barbecue dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Lange of Harper, a chicken supper by Mr Rueben Crenwelge, and a farewell party were held in his honor before he left Thursday morning for Oklahoma.
Miss Verna Louise Stanford Gillespie County Health Nurse attended a Mental Hygiene Institute in Fort Worth May 20 21 and 22 under the State Board of Health. She will attend an Infant Care Institute in San Antonio June 3 and 4 at the Plaza Hotel with lectures by leading authorities. Local interest welcome.
The Stonewall Home Demonstration club held its regular meeting at Mrs. Ernst Hodges home. The chair opened the session and recreation featured two instructive contests. Miss Martin demonstrated a well ventilated pantry and spoke on food. Members pledged to help with mattress making and cutting beds planned for summer. The group adjourned to meet at Mrs. Alfred Kusenberger home.
Knopp 4-H Club met at Mrs. R A Klett home for an educational canning demonstration by Miss Martin. She outlined water bath methods and precooking to remove air and prevent flavor loss and spoilage. Attending were Lorene Dora Lola Dietrich Cecilian Celeta Kunz Anita Otillie Linda Kuhlman Rosa Segner and sponsor Mrs. Klett with reporter notes. Week-end visitors Mr and Mrs Walter Tatsch of San Antonio visited relatives here.
The annual closing exercises of Mrs. F. J. Maier's Kindergarten Class are set for Friday night in the Palace Theatre. Eleven children will present a playlet titled Children's Holiday. Four pupils Betty Ann Brown Marlene Heep Ann Jeanette Kneese and Joy Joyce Wahl will receive certificates for completing kindergarten.
An advertisement for General Tires and Tubes appears in a Fredricksburg drive in listing Rubin Crenwelge as proprietor. The note emphasizes tire services and tubes likely tied to automotive needs of local customers.
The Morris Ranch Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs Alf C C Heimann's home with five members present. After business and recreation, Mrs S W Byrd demonstrated summer care of cutting beds including feeding and watering plants. Next meeting set for June 14 at Mrs Hilmar Juenke's home.
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