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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1940
Page
4
Statewide efforts push for roadside beautification with cooperation from landowners and the State Department of Education. Gillespie County farmers have shown readiness, and engineers note landowner support helps structure appealing roadside landscapes, boosting travel and local land interest.
An Arkansas Verdigris Soil Conservation District program shows how farms can form fire protection groups, elect officers, and run education and demonstrations. Home made equipment, district support, and advisory committees helped cut losses to wildlife, soil, and feed, suggesting nearby counties adopt similar plans with government cooperation.
An Associated Press profile highlights Charles South of the 21st Texas District as a rising, diligent lawmaker. It traces his path from teacher and county official to congressman, notes his appointment to the House Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee, and lauds his Lincoln-esque, trustworthy conduct.
The American School Safety Patrols have grown to 300000 young volunteers guarding 8 million elementary and junior high students daily. AAA cites zero patrol-related casualties, and National Patrol Assembly honors may be awarded to pre 1923 organizers. The piece also notes the 32 percent drop in child fatalities since 1924.
The article urges regular dental visits to prevent pain and tooth loss, noting fear of the chair delays care. State Health Officer Dr. George W. Cox cautions against delaying care, recommending a minimum semiannual checkup and immediate appointments if issues arise.
Twenty three years ago in Gillespie County a draft of 34 young men departed by train to Camp Travis San Antonio. A thousand gathered at the depot as Weirich's Band led the procession past the Local Board office to the station. District Judge N T Stubbs spoke as women, families and friends offered lunches and cigars. Among the names listed were Albert Ahrens Waldemar Beyer George Eliott Adolf Erfurt and many others. Prominent legal figures attended District Court in Fredericksburg with Judge N T Stubbs and several attorneys present. At Fredericksburg High School opening exercises featured Miss Julia Esti and local clergy with remarks on study and discipline.
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