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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1941
Page
1
A column argues the Constitution binds the President to obey defend and preserve the law. It asserts Congress holds war declaring power and the President is Commander in Chief only within defined limits. The piece stresses executive powers in peacetime are constrained and ends with a note of continuation on Page 6.
Gillespie County to furnish four selectees for the 25th call with induction set for October 26 at Fort Bliss Texas near El Paso. Gen Watt Page notes a large statewide output of 4226 men and possible future replacements as others depart before December. Also announced were two September 30 inductees Oliver Wm Schneider and Theophil Leonhard both from the local district.
Harper School under construction with old section partially razed for the new wing. Students attend classes in other city locations as the new building nears occupancy within about 60 days.
Fredericksburg and Gillespie County again benefited from rain this week with 2.25 inches recorded on Wednesday. An additional 1.40 inches fell during the day Wednesday and .85 inches more late Wednesday night into Thursday.
President Roosevelt told the nation that the navy would open fire on German or Italian vessels entering waters vital to U S defense. A North Atlantic corridor to protect lend lease deliveries to Britain was outlined with ships planes and guns. reactions varied with isolationists calling it an unauthorized war declaration and interventionists urging convoy of materials.
Fredericksburg will host an army camp for one night in October as 10 000 officers and men from the 1st Division pass from Louisiana maneuvers to Fort Bliss Texas. Miss Edyth Krauskopf of the Chamber of Commerce arranged the site at Fredericksburg Tourist Park. The motor force will be serviced there requiring 25000 gallons of gasoline 900 pounds of grease and 900 gallons of oil.
Lions Club announces the full committee roster for the new year at a regular Ostrow Hotel meeting led by President Arthur Stehling. The 50 plus member club expands from ten as committees cover administration attendance conventions finance education and membership among others.
Four rural teachers in Gillespie County resign in the past two weeks and successors are appointed in all posts. Liveoak sees Leo Fritz resign to join a Civil Service post at Duncan Field San Antonio, replaced by Mary Johanson. Rocky Hill replaces Mildred Rolf with Miss Day Leslie. Palo Alto sees Alma Settemeyer resign, replaced by Mrs. Fred Mathisen, Tosca lists Lanelle Fee resigning with successor pending.
Gillespie County hosts its second annual Charity Dance to aid local indigent sick. A near capacity crowd attended at Seipp's Pavilion last Saturday with two groups led by Mrs. Leola Mathisen and Mrs. Viola Wells raising 106.75 and 104.00 respectively in ticket sales. Total receipts including table reservations reached 303.47, driven by mixed price tickets and broad community support.
State Public Safety Patrolmen Hoffman and Pittman outlined renewal dates for Texas outstanding operator licenses. Expiration windows vary by serial number ranges with renewals staggered from late 1941 through mid 1942. Licenses issued after October 1, 1941 expire two years from issuance. failure to apply requires a new operator’s exam.
San Marcos bats counter late to edge the Hillbillies 13 to 7 in the season opener before the largest opening night crowd in the city. Hillbillies take a first quarter lead on a Bonn touchdown followed by Lee extra point. San Marcos answers with two late TDs and a failed conversion.
Miss Bessie Cox of Big Wells Texas assumed duties as health nurse for Gilespie County after Miss Ruth Kline resigned. Cox trained at Medical and Surgical Hospital San Antonio and George Peabody School of Public Health Nursing and has prior experience as a staff nurse and two years as county nurse in Van Zandt County.
Sheriff Alfred Klaerner aided by State Highway Patrol man W C Hoffman arrested Demon Zero Hemphill on Mason Highway after a report a car theft occurred in front of a Mason church. The 1941 Ford was found and Hemphill held at gunpoint, with a small automatic pistol found. Hemphill, home Mathis Texas, is wanted for thefts at Sinton and Eden as well and will be sent to Eden and Sinton for charges after appearing before the Mason grand jury.
The St. Joseph's Society and the St. Ann Society of St. Mary's Church voted at recent meetings to invite the 1942 Catholic State League convention to Fredericksburg.
Construction begins on a $30,000 frozen locker plant on South Washington Street in Fredericksburg. Lockers Inc. organizes local citizens to build a 95 by 52 foot hollow tile building with 500 lockers and facilities for slaughtering curing and quick freezing meats. Hugo Moses will manage. completion expected within 60 days. The plant promises to preserve freshness and vitamins, aiding farmers in storing seasonal produce and giving city users and sportsmen storage options.
Workmen finished exterior trim on West Main Street building with black glass around show windows. Large plate show windows were installed midweek and interior fixtures are due within ten days. Owners expect completion by mid October.
Mr and Mrs John Kraus celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary with a supper at St Josephs Hall in Fredericksburg. The couple marked 50 years since their April 9 1891 marriage at St Marys Church with Rev Tarillion officiating. Sixty guests attended the event's 1941 style reenactment.
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