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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1941
Page
3
County clerk records show 26 total births in September, 19 boys and 7 girls, in Gillespie. There were eight deaths that month, six women and two men, compared with 19 births and nine deaths in September 1940. Local couples began marriage filings at the county clerk’s office.
The Security State Bank will be closed Monday October 3 in observance of Columbus Day. If you did not receive a sale catalog in the mail today, ask for one at our store. Western Auto Store.
The Fredericksburg Post Office reports a rise in postal receipts for July September 1941 to 4206.10 from 3687.10 in 1940. Postmaster Robert W. Klingelhoefer notes the largest monthly gain occurred in September after moving to new quarters, with August and July gains of 171.37 and 125.50 respectively.
September rainfall in Gillespie County shows Doss as the wettest spot with 6.19 inches reported by Karl W. Durst, followed by Fredericksburg 4.67 inches, and other gauges across the county. October begins wet with 2.80 points, flooding creeks, Nominal damage in Loyal Valley and Fredericksburg as water reaches running boards.
Fredericksburg sees ongoing construction as October keeps momentum with new homes and business upgrades. Knopp Metzger on schedule to finish by November 1 with neon sign up and fixtures stored awaiting final work while the street light project stalls due to parts delays from defense priorities. The frozen locker plant advances with exterior walls completed and interior floor soon to follow as machinery is readied.
Farm families in areas served by frozen food lockers can increase use for personal and defense program benefits. A. and M. College Extension warns of 3200 U.S. plants with 1,050,000 lockers, 75 percent in towns under 5,000, 71 percent of patrons are farmers. In Texas 140 plants average 390 lockers. Using lockers boosts home food variety and saves metal resources.
Mr and Mrs Mer Johnson announce the arrival of a daughter on Saturday September 27 in Austin. Mrs Johnson is formerly Edna Joseph daughter of Mr and Mrs Fritz Joseph of this city. Fritz Joseph and family were joined by Mrs Earl Bernhart of Kerrville to visit their granddaughter and niece during the past week.
The Louis Jordan Post of the American Legion will sponsor an Armistice Day program, as in prior years, according to Post Commander Alfred Nefiendorf. Details of the program will be announced later.
The Fredericksburg National Bank will be closed on Monday October 13 in observance of Columbus Day.
Rub in Crenwelge, proprietor, invites locals to visit Fredericksburg Drive-In Station for meals and service. The notice highlights a friendly, quick service atmosphere and convenient location for residents and travelers.
Fred ericksburg Volunteer Fire Department members attended the 16th Cen wal Texas Firemen convention in Cameron last Sunday. The six man pumper team led by Walter Ottmers and Elgin Kuhlmann placed third, Brenham won, Taylor second. A four man team also entered but did not place. Other attendees included Chief Lochte Otto Zenner and Henry Filter. The spring meeting site was left undecided.
Miss Mary Jane Klaerner daughter of Mr and Mrs Felix Klaerner spent five weeks visiting relatives in San Francisco and Los Angeles California and returned home last Thursday. She reports the trip was most enjoyable.
Used bicycles recon ditioned to first class shape offered at bargain prices. A True-tone radio-phonograph combination with drawer record changer and lifetime needle advertised for $59.95. Subscriptions to the Standara.
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