Special Services Set For Luther League Delegates
Special Sunday services are planned for delegates to the Texas Luther League Convention to be hosted here. Bethany and Zion churches start at 9 a.m. with guest speakers Rev. M. C. G. Heinrich and Rev. C. N. Roth. Holy Ghost Lutheran Church hosts the convention communion and officer installation at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Wilson V. Hill as guest. services broadcast. Navy develops a communications robot capable of 60 simultaneous messages.
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Bethany
Zions
M. C. G. Heinrich
San Antonio
C. N. Roth
Seguin
Texas
American Lutheran Church
Zion's
Luther League
Holy Ghost Lutheran Church
Wilson V. Hill
Robstown
Holy Ghost Church
All New 1950 Smith-Coronz Portable Typewriter
The Fredericksburg Publishing Co. unveils the world’s fastest portable Smith-Coronz typewriter. This model headlines a bold advance for writers seeking speed and mobility in a compact desk companion.
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Smith-Coronz
Fredericksburg Publishing Co
City Fruit Store Moves to New Schneider Building Corner
Herman Petsch announces City Fruit Store relocation to the Schneider building at Milam and Main. A formal grand opening is planned for next weekend.
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Herman Petsch
Schneider
Milam and
Main
Teen Club Promises Final Summer Dance at Fair Park
The Teen Club hosts its final square and round dancing night of the summer season on Friday August 11 at 7 30 in the Fair Park Exhibition Hall. Members are urged to bring a friend to the dance.
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Fair Park Exhibition Hall
Hillbillie Football Workouts Begin for 1950 Season
Fredericksburg High School Hillbillies start workouts for the 1950 season with coach Marvin Jones. An aspirants meeting is set for Thursday evening at 7 30, with cards issued to those who applied. A squad meeting is scheduled Monday at 3 pm and uniform issue Tuesday at 8 30 am. About 30 aspirants are expected, including five lettermen, and the season opener vs San Marcos Rattlers is slated for September 8 on the lighted field.
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Fredericksburg
Marvin Jones
Coach Jones
Jones
San Marcos Rattlers
FHS
Lenz Hoenon Wedding Attendees Listed in San Antonio
Attendees in San Antonio for the Lenz Hoenon wedding included Mr and Mrs Harry Strackbein Mr and Mrs Fred Strackbein Lina Mr and Mrs Richard Kramer and children Mrs Minna Fisch bach Mrs Ernst Alberthal all from Fredericksburg and Adolph Strackbein Adella Fay and Henry Lang from Castell.
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San Antonio
Harry Strackbein
Fred Strackbein
Lina
Richard Kramer
Minna Fischbach
Ernst Alberthal
Fredericksburg
Adolph Strackbein
Adella Fay
Henry Lang
Castell
Kerr Burglary Suspects Nabbed In Kerrville
Two suspects arrested in Fredericksburg face Kerr County burglary charges after a store theft in Kerrville. Carl Dale Hunter and a Mr. Key of Big Spring were nabbed by Sheriff Loth and deputies with help from Hugo Kallenberg and Officer Mauldin. A car load of stolen items was found and linked to the Kerrville cases. The men will be jailed in Gillespie County awaiting trial before Kerr County officials.
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Fredericksburg
Kerr County
Kerrville
Carl Dale Hunter
Mr. Key
Big Spring
Texas
Hugo Kallenberg
Sheriff's Office
Albert Mauldin
Robert Loth
Nace Felps
Laurence and
Carey
Gillepie
Stehling Brothers
Kammlahs Return From Extended Washington Trip
Mr and Mrs Rubin Kammlah came home Saturday after an extended journey to Washington DC They visited many sights during their travels through Louisiana Georgia Kentucky and Tennessee en route back home.
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Rubin Kammlah
Washington, D. C
Louisiana
Georgia
Kentucky
Tennessee
Civic Groups Launch Booster Trips Ahead of Gillespie County Fair
About 60 to 75 Fredericksburg civic members from four organizations will tour surrounding towns this Friday to promote the 62nd Gillespie County Fair set for August 18 19 and 20. The Jaycee Lions trip to Johnson City Marble Falls Burnet Lampasas San Saba and Llano is led by Wesley Blitz Gold with an 8 piece brass band. The Chamber of Commerce plan to Comfort Kerrville Ingram Medina Bandera New Braunfels and Blanco with Alex Frantzen in charge and accompanied by Al and His Highlanders. Rotary Tour to Harper Junction Menard Eden Melvin Brady and Mason led by Herbert Durst with the Happy Go Lucky Boys. All tours depart Courthouse Square at 7 am sharp. unregistered men may join at 7 am and be assigned to a tour.
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Fredericksburg
Gillespie County
Junior Chamber of Commerce and Lions Club
The
Chamber of Commerce
Rotary Club
Wesley “Blitz” Gold
Jaycee-Lions
Johnson City
Marble Falls
Burnet
Lampasas
San Saba
Llano
Alex Frantzen
Comfort
Kerrville
Ingram
Medina
Bandera
New Braunfels
Blanco
Mr. Mcoreless
Station Kono
San Antonio
Highlanders
Herbert Durst
Rotary
Harper, Junction
Menard
Eden
Melvin
Brady
Mason
Happy Go Lucky Boys
Durst
Courthouse Square
Courthouse
WWII carrier task group packed metal storms
A fast carrier task group of World War II could throw 200 tons of metal a minute at attacking aircraft, a feat highlighted by wartime defense records. The description underscores the immense firepower and pace of naval air defense during major battles.
Birthday Party for Donna Lou Itz Held at Courthouse Square
Mrs Harry Itz hosted a party for her daughter Donna Lou Itz third birthday in the Play Area at Courthouse Square. Thirty six children attended with some mothers. a lollipop themed cake and favors adorned the event. Mrs Eric Juenke and Miss Viola Juenke helped serve refreshments.
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Harry Itz
Courthouse Square
Donna Lou
Eric Juenke
Viola Juenke
Local births: Rutledge, Sotello and Krauter welcome children
A girl born August 3 to Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Rutledge and two boys born August 3 to Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Sotello and August 6 to Mr. and Mrs. James Krauter, reported from area hospitals over the past week.
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R. M. Rutledge
Johnny Sotello
James Krauter
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Navy
Bill Hahne
Andrew Kaiser
City Fruit Store
New Quarters
Teen Club
Rosume
Ves
Tom Sawyer
I Choice
Val
Sterling Bros
America
Central Motor Company
W. Main Street
Fredericksburg, Texas
Kerr
Donna Itz
Fellows
Fime Steton
Knopp & Metzger Building
West Main St
Kaiser’s City Furniture Co
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