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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1941
Page
8
Deike logged 3.48 inches for October 1941 at Hye and stood alone as the heaviest rainfall in October 1940 with 480 inches in his community. Crabapple reported the county’s driest spot with 3.10 inches this October, versus 2.55 inches the previous year.
The Red Cross drive in Fredericksburg and Gillespie County kicks off Tuesday under joint supervision of local leaders. Rural solicitations will be led by Elberta Martin and Bessie Cox. the county goal is 1275 to 1375 members, with half of each membership fee returned to national HQ and the rest staying local.
A lay away plan is offered for shoppers to buy a Singer Electric Sewing Machine Electric Iron or Vacuum Cleaner. A full line is on display at The Singer Slop 229 W Main Fredericksburg for holiday purchases.
The article notes a strong deer and turkey crop expected this year due to excellent food and cover. Gillespie County is poised as a top hunting county in the state, benefiting from favorable weather and growing effort to protect game. The countdown to the hunt continues with seven days to go.
The project, moved from 1942 to 1941, will close the gap from 11.4 miles southwest of Fredericksburg to the Kerr County line. Manigault said plans and engineering are funded and contracts could be let within 90 days, with traffic ready next summer. Estimated cost is $96,000 for grading drainage and surfacing.
First aid instruction featured prominently on most 4-H Club girls escampments this year, highlighting safety education across gatherings.
The German advance expands in the Black Sea region aimed at Sevastopol as they press from the central front. Soviet defenses claim minor gains at northern and southern anchors of the Red Sea while Moscow operations show limited progress. Flooding hits Oklahoma towns, snow and cold affect the Panhandle and Midwest. Fiorello LaGuardia gains a large lead toward a third term as New York City mayor.
Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Blackaller and son and Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Schuch of San Antonio spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Rudy Kott for his birthday. G. A. Hartman and Corporal Walter W. Hartman attended a Kerrville football game. Mrs. Theo M. Haag and others attended the State Convention of the Parent Teacher Association.
The notice highlights Fredericksburg Drive In Station with Rubin Crenwelge as proprietor. Details emphasize location and ownership, signaling a local business feature in the periodical.
Mr and Mrs Emil W Hahn Sr return from Dallas with son E W Hahn Jr who serves in the U S Treasury Department regional office as a Senior Tabulating Machine Operator. A Fredericksburg High School graduate of 1938 he studied at Draughons in San Antonio before joining federal service in March 1940. He advanced from Mail and File Clerk to Senior Tabulating Machine Operator by August 1941.
Fredericksburg Main Street receives new traffic lights this week as Taylor Construction Co begins installation. Lights will not operate until the street lights are completed. fixtures hindered by material shortages.
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