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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1918
Page
1
Fredericksburg residents host visitors from San Angelo and San Antonio. Notables include Hy Rodermund, Gertrude Gibbs, and A L Cunningham visiting relatives. Fishing trips on Llano river yield good catches. Funeral for Jacob Mohr attended. Local business, farming, and bank figures noted with rain and crop prospects. Death of Albert Reichenau reported with follow up in next issue.
A brief notice highlights new spring footwear in canvas and leather styles for men and women. It notes arrivals and availability at local shops, urging readers to view shoes and slippers in stores this season.
Mary Adeline Craig, renowned for concert work across the East and Central States, performed three pieces. Her clarity of tone, wide range, and expressive ease made her an instant favorite among listeners who value music of unquestioned standard.
National Headquarters urges all branches to complete Form 204 by the 4th monthly and transfer funds to Form 203. The note highlights decentralizing wartime work to Division Headquarters, stressing clock-work accuracy to manage a rapidly growing nationwide organization.
A public appeal urges immediate support for the Red Cross in France. The message invites volunteers to the Priest Building rooms to sew dressings pack boxes knit and contribute, noting two rooms now in use and a hopeful, cheerful motto to keep morale up.
The appeal urges broad support for Red Cross membership and war efforts, urging unity across chapters and praising earnest workers. It notes recent donations from Methodist Sunday School South via Rev. A R Vetter amounting to 80 dollars, a 10 dollar gift from Mrs. Emanuel Glatzle, and a 1 dollar donation from Mr. Louis Molsberger, thanking all contributors.
A Red Cross service at the Southern Methodist Church featured Rev A R Vetter and a German mixed choir. The program included a rendition of America, solos by Estella Smith and Zula Mae Hill, and a collection of 30 dollars donated to the Red Cross.
The St Marys School pupils performed at Peters Opera House last Sunday evening to a well attended audience. The spacious venue was comfortably filled with patrons and friends as each number was creditably rendered and received hearty applause.
Men and young men remember the Packard Shoes known for dress wear. They are offered at reasonable prices at the local store, inviting shoppers to inspect the selection and quality.
The ceremony for Miss Cecelia Stehling and Mr. Max Kunz took place Thursday at 9 a.m. in the Catholic Church with Rev. Father Gerlach officiating. Attendants included Miss Nelda Heep, Lottie Stehling, and Messrs. Paul and Alfred Stehling. The couple left for a Texas honeymoon by automobile, accompanied by Nelda Heep and Paul Stehling.
The Pennant operetta presented by local talent at Klaerner's opera house last Saturday night drew a large audience. Fred ericksburg's best local talent impressed and cannot be praised enough for their fine performances. A neat sum was realized for the public school and will be expended through the Ladies Auxiliary.
The Ev.-Prof. Congr. of the Holy Ghost announces a new church time with services at 11 o'clock in the morning and Sunday school at 2 o'clock in the afternoon. Members and friends are asked to take notice.
Local civil engineer Eddie Krauskopf and a crew survey the Mason road toward the county line. A blueprint will be sent to the State Highway Commission to aid locating the government highway through Mason and Gillespie counties. The project, funded, aims to unite business and agricultural interests and boost regional commerce. The survey team includes Alfred Riley draftsman A Herbert Walter Ochs and Willie Schuch, working about ten miles from Fredericksburg, likely finishing next week.
Mr Jacob Mohr a native of Jephany died at his home near Fredericksburg on Friday of last week at age 72 years 9 months and 22 days He suffered a paralytic stroke on Easter Monday and died The Mohrs were married in 1870 to Caroline Hartmann who died in 1907 They had nine children seven living Alfred Karl Henry Fried Ric Rahe Emil Dietrich Max Kuhlmann and Albert Beyer Two daughters are dead Funeral held Saturday Rev Braeher of Zion Church conducted the service The church choir sang at the grave
Considerable interest developed in the school trustee election held on Saturday last and a larger vote than usual was polled. The three trustees elected are Aug Cameron, Max Schoenewolf and Robt B Klett. 179 votes were cast, many more than in recent years.
San Antonio optician Dr Werblun will be in Fredericksburg at the Nimitz Hotel from April 22 to 28. Free eye examinations offered to residents during the visit.
The latest patterns in Spring dress goods arrive in a great variety of materials. New dresses skirts waists and middies are available, and customers are invited to view the latest fashions.
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