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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1940
Page
1
Column argues about Roosevelt and the Texas Legislature. It criticizes wartime diplomacy with England and urges selecting a capable, clear English speaking Democrat to Austin to safeguard regional interests. The piece warns against political meddling and redistricting that could weaken local representation. Continued on page 2, Col. 1.
The Lions Club plans the first annual Chili Supper and Frolic at the Fair Grounds Exhibition Hall on Thursday October 3 beginning at 5 p m Lion William Petmecky is general chairman assisted by Lions Club committee heads The event features a chili supper a clown band a trained Barker and a gigantic revue to close the evening Proceeds go to county civic activities.
Fredericksburg High School Hillbillies rout Boerne 31-0 in the 1940 opener. The first string scored on the second play and reached 19 points by the end of the first quarter. Two late touchdowns in the final stanza sealed the result as first year players gained valuable experience.
Will J. Tucker executive secretary of the Texas Game Fish and Oyster Commission will receive a testimonial banquet in San Antonio on Saturday night. He has been named outstanding conservation officer for the continent. A delegation led by Otto Bucedorf secretary of the Hill Country Game Protective Assn and State Game Warden Act Heep will attend.
The Hubertus Shooting Society founded in 1890 observes its golden anniversary with a prize and pot shoot at Barons Creek range on Sunday September 22. Activities begin at 9 a.m. with main events later, followed by a 5 p.m. commemorative program featuring Wm. Petmecky Gillespie Tax Assessor Col lector and Joe Molberg editor of Wochenblatt. The evening closes with a dance at Barons Creek Hall with Henry and His Brass Band.
The Standard Motor Company sponsors a free dance each year with the announcement of new car models. This year the event is scheduled for Saturday night in Peters Hall with the Texas Playboys providing the music. The new 1941 Chevrolet will be introduced.
President Franklin D Roosevelt signed the draft act and set October 16 as the registration day for 16 500 000 young men 21 to 35. The act requires men to register for World War II military training with exemptions for dependents ministers and students. About 75 000 expected to be mustered in November for a year of training and 400 000 conscripts due for training by January 1941.
September 19 marks the date the first draftees from Gillespie County leave for training at Camp Travis in Texas near San Antonio to prepare for service in the American theater.
Arthur E. Peterson is appointed auditorium program committee chairman for the PTA Hallowe en Carnival on October 31. Mrs. Edgar Marshall will chair the Ways and Means Committee and lead planning with the executive committee. The carnival funds support school projects and a $500 check was given to Fredericksburg Independent School Board for Home Economics and $125 for the Public School campus tennis court last spring.
The Ladies' Aid of Holy Ghost Lutheran Church sponsors a bazaar and chili supper at Peter's Hall starting 5 p.m. on September 26. The event features a bazaar county store and a supper including chili tamales ham burgers cake and sandwiches. The general public is invited to attend.
The City Commission approved a $165000 Revenue Bond issue for Fredricksburg with two San Antonio firms Mahan Dittmar Co and Drummer Company bidding jointly at par plus accrued interest and a small premium. Bids came from eleven Texas houses and out of state. The bonds mature in twenty years with 3 percent and 3 1/2 percent rates and net revenue funding. The article also notes Fredericksburg’s new $75000 Federal Building bid call by Oct 18 and the site on the courthouse square.
FSA Supervisor Russell V. Kelley urged farmers facing insurmountable debts to attend a county debt adjustment conference at the court house on Tuesday September 24. The Tenant Purchase Committee also meets every Tuesday.
Cowboys at Fair Park expect rough handling when breaking racing colts, but Morgan stables report a calm method. Johnny Downs oversees eight trainers and 19 ponies using gentle leading with rubber bits and feather light saddling.
City Health Officer Dr. Victor Keidel reports a Mexican woman died of typhoid on the past Sunday in Fredericksburg. He says this is the only known local case and urges sanitation measures, isolation of patients, and vaccination options for those seeking prevention.
M. and Mrs. Martin Spenrath were visitors in Fredericksburg Sunday, staying for a social gathering and calling on local residents.
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