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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1944
Page
6
President Manuel Quezon, who fled the Philippines after the Japanese takeover, died at his Saranac Lake New York home last week. He was succeeded by Sergio Osmena, who vowed full cooperation with the United States for victory.
Mrs Emma Rahe Heiner wife of Ernst Heiner died Monday August 7 at 5 15 pm aged 69 Final rites were conducted this afternoon at 2 pm A complete obituary will follow next week
Ram-Billy Show begins Friday at 8 o clock morning with daily auctions before the grand stand at the fair grounds. Col Nelson Johnson of San Angelo is the auctioneer. Judges include George Johanson Brady Delaine Breeders Association secretary, County Agent Guy Powel of McCullough County for sheep, and Armer Farwood for goats. The Jaycees announce a daughter of the first registered calf to be given away, sired by a Jersey bull brought to Fredericksburg for breeding in the Jaycee Bull Circle.
A Legion picnic brought together World War II veterans, younger servicemen, and sons of Legionnaires on furlough. The event highlighted camaraderie and dedication as participants enjoyed the day.
The Tiny Tot Victory Vanities contest sponsored by the PTA and the show features Fredericksburg children. Voting is in the Farm Loan office window with entrants including Cynthia Tally Genie Sue Ochs Caren Maynett Cox and others. A Tiny Tot parade occurs Thursday at 7 p m starting at Coca Cola Bottling Co on Main Street. Prizes for best boy and girl awarded Saturday night on the Victory Vanities stage. Reserved seats available at Central Drug Store and Peters Confectionary.
Beginning Monday August 14 the War Food Administration announces that all beef will be ration free except commercial and higher grade steaks and roasts.
Burglar pried open the door of the Schroeder Bros store Sunday night and took men’s clothing from the window. Loss estimated at 25 dollars. Giants win two games 8-7 in 10 innings over Alamo National Bank and 6-5 against Blanco.
Mrs Sophie Leyendecker nee Sophie Goehmann died at 4 45 am at her Fredericksburg home aged 68 years one month and 20 days Funeral services at Beckmann Funeral Home Thursday at 3 pm burial Greenwood Cemetery planned
Mrs Eugen Kramer hosted County Commissioners and their wives and County Judge Henry Hirsch at City Cafe for Commissioner Kramer birthday dinner on Friday August 4.
Esther Dodgson offers a liberal reward for the return of a missing ring described as having 13 diamonds. Contact Rosee Texas at phone 124M 49-5100 if found.
In a conversation, a doctor credits soldiers' access to top medical care and praises the distilling industry for supplying alcohol for medical use in the war effort. He mentions a letter from Harry, a trainee stepping up to take over practice, and notes the distillery industry’s two-year push to produce alcohol for government needs.
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