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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1941
Page
1
An opinion column argues traffic on Fredericksburg Main Street shows driving is safe with lax restrictions and urges easing street rules. The writer contrasts wartime patriotism with European perceptions of Americans and cautions readers about future trouble if regulations remain strict. Continued on page 6, Col. 1.
United Telephone completed metallic line construction to Stonewall Albert and Hye regions in eastern Gillespie County. Patrons are now served directly from the Fredericksburg central office, replacing the Stonewall exchange as the distribution point after 35 years. The upgrade counters interference from new rural electrification lines and follows the company’s policy to improve customer service.
The Louis Jordan Post of the American Legion held a flag raising ceremony during the New Federal Building dedication in Fredericksburg. The Standard staff photo captured members lifting Old Glory toward the flag pole top.
Postmaster R. W. Klingelhoefer announced this week that the local Post Office will supply extra keys to lock box holders once the proper forms are received from the government. Forms must be filled out before keys can be issued amid a major rush day after the Labor Day holiday.
Governor C R Stevenson announced in an interview in San Antonio that a special session of the Texas Legislature will be called on September 9 to address road bond assumptions. The Senate and House remain at a stalemate on the bond issue, each side expecting the other to concede. The Labor Day holiday weekend saw a national toll of 550 deaths from automobile accidents and other causes, with Texas recording 31 violent deaths, 16 from traffic mishaps. Roosevelt urged readiness to fight for rights and to oppose violence inspired by Adolf Hitler.
Fredericksburg chamber board names city mail delivery as main project and plans a city wide sidewalk survey. A special meeting will discuss the effort and a soil conservation district may be established with the town as a nucleus.
The Fredericksburg Lions hosted visiting dignitaries in a luncheon at Sunnyside Tavern for dedication exercises of the new federal Building. Guests included Capt C W B Long Postal Inspector and Congressman Charles L South along with other postmasters and officials from San Antonio Brady and Hearne.
A delay in socket delivery for the new Fredericksburg street lights slowed this week’s progress. All cables have been laid and workmen are placing light standards along Main Street.
Mr and Mrs Karl Kroll Sr left on Wednesday for a month long visit in Marlin Texas.
A large Friday crowd witnessed Fredericksburg dedicate its new Federal Building. Congressman Charles L. South spoke on the Democratic government while Capt. C W B Long, Postal Inspector of the Dallas district, acted as official Post Office spokesman.
Morgan Breeding Farms returns to Fredericksburg’s Fair Park for the yearling colt training season. John Downs leads 18 to 20 colts with a crew of riders and stable boys, training at the Kerrville bred stock from Morgan farms near Kerrville and some from Sullivan farms near San Antonio. Down’s last year’s trainees earned good prices and high finishes on Belmont Park Sulphur Downs and Aqueduct Park circuits.
Knopp and Metzger announced that construction on their new department store at West Main Street remains on schedule despite a labor shortage. Large showroom glass panes are due for installation by week’s end, the roof and exterior work are finished, and occupation is planned for mid October.
A humorous prompt urging readers to imagine possessing real power by acting as if already in command. It frames power as performance and confidence rather than permanent status. The piece hints at social perception and the psychology of authority in everyday life.
Members of the Hill Country Livestock Protective Association will meet at the Courthouse this Saturday afternoon September 6 at 2 p m Ad Stahl secretary announced Routine business distribution of membership signs and the monthly report of Special Ranger Batte will be on the agenda with plans to recruit new members Batte urged members to report livestock thefts promptly to aid apprehension The program included a patriotic flag raising by the American Legion and the dedication of Fredericksburg s new Federal Building by the U S Government before about 3000 attendees Speaker Congressman Charles L South extolled democratic government and urged citizens to build for the nation s future.
More than two dozen law officers from FBI state county city and precinct agencies attended the fifth bi monthly Hill Country Peace Officers Assn meeting at Klaerner's Park on Wednesday night. Sheriff Alfred Klaerner and State Highway Patrolmen W C Hoffman and Rogis Pittmann hosted the event which featured a fish fry and barbecue. Speakers included Acting Inspector M W Acres Ralph H Winton FBI Captain Hutchinson and Detective Fred Littlepage Deputy Sheriff Charles F Peters.
Gillespie county district court concluded its regular term Tuesday with most cases disposed. Only one jury trial occurred, a suit by Albert Schnerr against Arthur Reed ending in a verdict for Reed. Divorces, adoptions, and foreclosure matters were finalized, with several cases pending settlement or awaiting citations.
August rainfall shows drought across Gillespie County with moisture scarce for late fall and winter grasses. Doss stands out with Durst garage measuring 1.44 inches in the period, lower than 2.74 inches last year.
Enrollment figures for Federicksburg Public School show a slight drop from last year. Elementary enrollment reached 316 this year versus 416 last year while high school registration stood at 301 for the four upper grades, down from 331 last year. The total 617 students began classes on Wednesday after Tuesday registration. Two new courses join the curriculum this year: band music and third year homemaking, with band credit pending accreditation.
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