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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1941
Page
1
Two co-captains Dudley Lee and Dayton Schmidt anchor the Hillbillies as they open the 1941 season at FHS field Friday night at 7 p.m. against San Marcos. The veterans, holdovers from last year’s regional champions, are expected to carry much of the team’s early success. Standard Photo
Ninety one Gillespie County youths, graduates of Fredericksburg High School and St Marys High School, depart this week to attend colleges nationwide. UT attracts 17. Texas A and M draws many. list includes Seguin Texas Lutheran College and Schreiner Military Institute among others.
Relations between Germany and the United States grew tenser after a German U boat attacked the U S destroyer Greer, with a U S counterattack and disputes over self defense. Reports also accused a bomber of sinking the Steel Seafare in the Red Sea, worsening diplomatic strains. A second U S freighter under Panama’s flag was reported on Tuesday.
Gillespie County commissioners kept the September session open to confer with western landowners on right of way purchases for the relocated Mason highway. The court noted most land was secured, with a few gaps remaining before finalizing the route.
The Fredericksburg Giants won the best sportsmanship trophy at the Texas Semi-Pro tournament in Waco. Manager Edgar Klett accepted the award from Dr. Lawrence Peller, president of the Jaycees, with the Junior Chamber of Commerce sponsoring the team’s entry. The Giants defeated Kerrville 7-1 in the Hill Country League playoff opener.
The Fredericksburg Public School Parent-Teacher Association approved purchasing an auditorium public address system and expects delivery soon. Miss Sharbrough of the University of Texas Extension Department will start a twelve session lecture series on September 15 for members. Treasurer Almon Kirchhoff reported a cash balance of 257.07 with 85.85 available. October 20 dues deadline was set for all members. Attendance awards went to Primary 1A Compton Intermediate 6th Shaw and High School 12th Smith Dennis.
A benefit dance is scheduled Saturday at Seipp’s to aid the city’s indigent sick. City officials plan a separate meeting Friday night where Chamber of Commerce representatives from each block will coordinate sidewalk and curb improvements to support a new mail carrier service. The proposed route runs from Zincke corner West to Nimitz corner East and from Liano highway North to Creek Street South, subject to postal approval. Requirements include all weather sidewalks with drainage and weed control plus curbing to separate street and sidewalk, not necessarily concrete.
Gillespie Countians may attend the Annual Charity Dance at Seipp's Open Air Pavilion this Saturday September 13 starting at 9 p m. Proceeds stay in the county to aid the ill with two local orchestras providing continuous music. Ticket sales began today with two rival teams led by Mrs Viola Wells and Mrs Leola Mathisen each listing their committee members.
Gillespie County youths had licenses revoked for reckless driving between June 6 and August 20. State Police Director Homer Garrison announced the action, with licenses not restored until January 1942. Across Texas 333 licenses were revoked for various offenses including 245 for driving while intoxicated.
Fredericksburg expands its Boy Scout program to four troops as Lutheran churches unite to form a new troop. Victor Sagebiel named Scoutmaster with Alex Frantzen and Hardy Moses as assistant scoutmasters. Committee includes Ruben Bernhard Edgar Stroeher and Harold Hannemann. Charter pending from National Scout Headquarters and Capitol Area Council. Continued on page 8.
A two inch soaking rain spread across Gillespie County and much of central Texas starting Tuesday morning and lasting until noon. Farmers and ranchers hailed the moisture as a boon for parched grassland and fall plowing, with 2 inches recorded at the Publishing Company office and similar totals reported in Mason Kerrville Brady Coleman San Angelo Menard and San Saba.
St Mary's High School reports higher enrollment this year versus last, with 11 more registrations. Grammar grades meet last year while the rise required extra desks. The school opened with a High Mass for the Holy Ghost on Tuesday morning September 2.
The USO drive in Gillespie County met its quota while other Texas counties lagged. National headquarters ordered reattempts in defaulting areas where citizens resisted entry to war support. Overall, Gillespie County showed strong patriotism as contributions are later detailed, highlighting top supporters.
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