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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1940
Page
1
A column argues enemies spur progress and discusses voter reasoning for candidates. It defends open, reasoned discussion in campaigns and asserts free press discourse strengthens government. The piece ends noting conscription questions and a continuation on page 2.
Felix Pehl of Albert ginned the first bale in Gillespie County this week. The bale came from the Williem Sehumann farm. Cotton picking and ginning are active in the area, with a fair crop despite limited planting.
The City Commission on Monday night approved the financial statement for the year ending July 31 1940. The report covers all city departments including the Water and Sewer Department and tax collections totaling 16680.86 with sums listed for General Fund Sinking Fund Band Fund Street Tax Back Taxes and related categories.
The Southern Pacific Singers of San Antonio will present a musical concert at the Fredericksburg Public School Auditorium on Tuesday night September 17 at 8 pm. The group, sponsored by the Southern Pacific railroad, wears SP emblems and travels free through Texas and Louisiana.
Open day enrollment in Fredericksburg Public School shattered records across the 11 grade system with 341 high school students in grades eight to eleven, plus 440 in grades one through seven. The fourth grade set a new high with 84, while the senior class swelled to 113, the largest on record.
One hundred sixteen used cars and twenty two new units were sold in Gillespie County during August per Assessor Wm Petmecky. Seventeen new passenger vehicles and five new trucks were registered, with 254 certificates of title issued for used and new units under a state law.
Sixty thousand National Guardsmen are called to a year of service starting Sept 16 by President Roosevelt. Four guard divisions begin training. coastal artillery units and aviation squads called. No Texas National Guard units included. nearly 400,000 civilian soldiers expected eventually. Roosevelt also transfers 50 overage destroyers to Britain to aid its war effort in exchange for rights to bases from Newfoundland to South America. Reactions split among lawmakers and public, with Britain welcoming the aid and some calling it a step toward war.
August rainfall across Gillespie County was scarce with Doss recording 2.74 inches and Morris Ranch at 2.52 inches. Harper 1.49 inches, Crabapple 2.22, Gold 2.13, Bankersmith 1 inch, and Fredericksburg 1.69 inches, while Neffendorf reached 100 degrees on four days.
The Fredericksburg Lions Club at Traveler's Cafe endorsed forming School Safety Patrols to guard students and manage traffic in town schools. The group also urged all county aliens to register under the Alien Registration Act before December 26, with club support for outreach.
The Standard announces a weekly community events calendar for public events and civic organization meetings. Notices should be sent to avoid date duplication and ensure listings for church and civic activities each week.
The Grand Jury of the August term reports on conditions in Gillespie County and commends citizens for upholding the law since the previous term. The report is addressed to Judge Raymond Gray and notes investigation of all criminal matters brought to their attention.
Fredericksburg High School opens football practice with the largest squad ever, 36 players, expected to reach 50. Coaches Klaerner and Nix lead initial session as 30 reported Monday. Positions include center Roland Schmidt and Cruz Hernandez, guards, tackles, ends, and a seven teen member backfield competing for four spots.
In Gillespie County the marriage license desk sees little rush despite looming conscription. August 1940 records show 7 marriages with 13 licenses issued, a deficit from 1939. Locals cite fear of separation, doubts about the draft bill, or safety in service as reasons for the lull.
The Gillespie County District Court term nears adjournment next Saturday with key trials on the docket. Civil suits proceed including James Evers v Langerhans over a shooting incident and Bettie Kirk v Lottie Thomas challenging a parental will. grand jury action concludes with no new indictments.
Gillespie County Health Committee heard lectures on pre school and school health by Dr. Lester Keyser Mrs Georgia Stephens and Mrs Alex Frantzen. Keyser stressed smallpox immunization and diphtheria antitoxin and isolation for contagious diseases. Fra nten gave a report on the summer roundup and 200 county children immunized.
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