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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1944
Page
7
The writer notes an American soldier is the richest in Italy yet faces constant hunger and hardship. He contrasts conditions with Mexicans at home and expresses personal concern for family, hoping to return soon with love from Leroy T. Willms.
A brief note invites readers to come in and get acquainted with Central Drug Co. highlighting customer engagement and store introduction.
An advertising item notes gingival disease linked to neglect and urges care. It claims irritant gums may follow and promises druggists refund on initial LETO'S bottle if it fails to help, attributed to Kallenberg's Pharmacy.
Mary Kathleen Meurer one day old died Wednesday March 29 at 4 p m in Santa Rosa Hospital San Antonio born March 28 in San Antonio Final rites held March 30 at 5 p m Schaetter Funeral Home St Marys Church with Rev F X Wolf Survivors include parents Henry Meurer Dora Molberg Meurer siblings Elizabeth Helen Frederick Emily Susan paternal grandparents Jacob Meurer San Antonio maternal grandparents Joe Molberg Fredericksburg.
The local Jaycee play continues in Comfort with proceeds supporting the school athletic fund. The performance is held in the High School Auditorium and showcases community involvement in youth activities.
Mrs. Ernest A. Kunz and her infant son John Kunz died in a local hospital on Saturday morning April 1 within two hours of each other. Mrs Kunz aged 28 years 6 months 19 days was born September 12 1915 in Gillespie County and survived by husband Ernest and five children. Joint funeral services were held April 3 at Schaetter Funeral Home and St Marys Church with Fr F X Wolf officiating.
James M. Phillips, 72, died March 28 at his San Antonio home. Funeral services were held March 29 with Rev. Leonard W. Coote officiating. Burial followed at San Jose Burial Park. Survivors include his wife Annie Ressmann, a sister of John Ressman of here, and several brothers and sisters.
Esskay Manufacturing Co plans a Kerrville factory for children clothing, mirroring its current plant. H. C. Ingram will manage both facilities. The Kerrville site is 733 Water Street, in the former Frizzell's Store building.
Washington April 1 selective service ends its unit production method to judge farm workers and returns to local board discretion for deferments. The change aligns with Senator Russell’s forecast and emphasizes that farm workers must be irreplaceable and engaged in essential agricultural work for wartime effort under the Tydings amendments.
Albert F. Jordan a longtime Fredericksburg plumber died suddenly Friday morning March 31 at 3 10 am while at work on the night shift at Stein's Ice Factory. A Gillespie County native born March 26 1879 he was 65. Survived by widow Emma Moritz and ten children with eight living. funeral was Saturday at St Marys Church with Rev F X Wolf and burial in the Catholic Cemetery.
County Leases to be paid from Road Funds by December 1 1944. A 1590 dollar payment has been made and 2000 dollar installments will be paid on June 1 October 1 and December 1 1944 to retire the debt. County Judge Hirsch and Commissioner Eugen Kramer announced the equipment will be used on country roads and city streets in mid summer starting July or early August. The lease will speed paving and labor savings amid scarce labor.
Mr and Mrs Emil Toepperwein of Menard were visitors here last Sunday.
Americans from all walks of life will be asked to lend the government sixteen billion dollars for the fifth war loan. The drive runs from June 12 to July 8, as announced by Secretary Henry Morgenthau.
Do your false teeth slip drop or wobble when you eat laugh or talk Sprinkle FASTEETH on your plates This alkaline powder holds teeth more firmly and comfortably No gummy taste or sour odor Keeps plate odor under control Get FASTEETH today at any drug store
Mrs Free man and Mrs Bruce Terry of Seguin were guests of Mr and Mrs Fred Mathisen during the Seventh District Texas Parents and Teachers Association meeting.
Mr and Mrs Clarence Mogford and their daughters from Uvalde spent Sunday with the Emil Walter family, sharing a quiet afternoon and fellowship.
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