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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1939
Page
1
The column weighs two main themes. It predicts Russia may back Germany if peace with England stalls within six months and argues England seeks power over Russia. It also extols Fredericksburg’s cultural growth, urging a city tax to fund school bands and choral clubs.
Heavy rainfall across the eastern Blanco County region caused traffic delays on the Fredericksburg Highway and minor rail disruption. Observers reported up to 7 inches in Stonewall and Albert, 4 inches in Luckenbach Bankersmith, with Fredericksburg receiving 2.4 inches. No property or livestock damage was noted, while a five foot river rise was forecast on the Colorado River due to Pedernales flood waters.
Gillespie County Historical Society fills three board vacancies with W. C White Gilbert Kaderli and Miss Agnes Sagebiel. New officers include Alfred Neffendorf president Agnes Sagebiel secretary Albert Klett vice president Otto Kiehne treasurer.
The Texas Wildlife Federation will hold its annual meeting at the Stephen F. Austin Hotel in Austin on Thursday and Friday November 2 and 3. The session begins at noon on November 2 and ends at noon on November 3. All sportsmen and organization representatives are urged to attend per Adolph Heep the game warden.
Funeral services for August Cameron former Tax Assessor of Gillespie County were held in Fredericksburg with honors from Zion’s male choir and the Masonic Lodge. He was born December 22 1857 in Fredericksburg Texas and died October 21 at his son in law and daughter’s home in San Antonio. Interment followed in City Cemetery.
Tax payments in October show strong adoption of the 3 percent prompt pay discount, with $23,475.64 collected in the first three weeks versus $2,512.63 last year. Poll taxes rose to 733 in October’s first three weeks, up from 115 in 1938, as taxpayers rush to save before the 3 percent period ends. Discount applies to state, county, road and school district taxes, not poll taxes or first-half payments.
A Fort Worth firm posted the low bid for Live Oak Creek Bridge and approaches on state highway 16 in Gillespie County about 3.5 miles south of Fredericksburg for 46666.74 dollars. Ernst Lloyd of Fort Worth submitted the bid with McKown and Sons as subcontractors after recently tarvi Ling Harper Road to the county line.
A. O. Willman Assistant State Service Officer of the American Legion will address members of the Louis Jordan Post in their regular monthly meeting in the district courtroom of the former Court House at 7 30 Monday evening October 30 Alfred Neffendorf Post Commander said
World War II news notes diplomatic posturing as Germany and Britain trade threats while seeking peace. Von Ribbentrop proclaims a finish to the war and demands for English and French colonies. Britain reports German planes shot down total 13 in seven days. Allies sign an anti aggression pact with Turkey for 15 years.
Mrs. Jacob Gold turns 91 at her Gillespie County home surrounded by family and friends. The former Elizabeth Habenicht, born October 26, 1848, is one of the last surviving Habenicht siblings. Relatives from Fredericksburg and out-of-town guests attended a Sunday dinner honoring her with a four-tier cake and 91 candles.
Clyde Littlefield, famed former Texas coach, will headline the dedication of Fredericksburg High School’s new lighted stadium on Friday November 3. The 7:30 p.m. program precedes Lampasas Hillbillies vs Lampasas game at 8 p.m. with local officials and booster leaders in attendance.
The Gillespie County Red Cross will hold its annual membership meeting Monday November 6 at 7 30 p m in the Commissioner's Court room of the Gillespie County Courthouse. A D Stahl chairman says an executive committee will be elected reports considered and other business transacted. Members are urged to attend.
The Parent-Tracher Association Carnival launches with a parade at 3 PM on Tuesday October 31 from Edison and Main to Hotel Nimitz. Supper starts at 5 PM on the Public School Campus. Food committee chairs are listed and a floor show crowns the carnival queen with a penny vote contest among student candidates Vera Henke Margie Langerhans Emily Adams and Peggy Petsch.
Santa Claus Day will be observed on Saturday December 9 with a parade up Fredericksburg’s Main Street at 2 p.m. The Gainesville Community Circus Santa unit will participate and a parade of features is planned by a Chamber of Commerce committee.
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