This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1941
Page
7
Safety drive in focus as a Rail-type guard is showcased at the Western Auto Store. The item is highlighted at Rodericksburg Drive-In Sta Rubin featuring a rugged design and practical strength for modern garages and roadsides.
The Giants extended their league win streak to twelve with an 8 to 1 victory over the Kerrville Braves at Seipp Park. The Kerrville field was unusable, forcing the game to be moved, and the Giants increased their hold in the Hill Country League pennant race.
Next Sunday the Giants host the strong Boer ne White Sox at Seipp Park. The Sox seek a higher league standing and aim to avenge two prior defeats by the Giants. Game time is 3 00 PM.
A dramatic late surge highlighted by Bull the Braves third baseman turned a steady game into an exciting finish. The locals added momentum as the defense and timely hits kept fans engaged through the final frames.
Enderlin earned the win with seven innings and five hits allowed. Molberg and Knopp led offense with multiple RBIs while Schneider and L Schneider added key hits. Molberg struck out four in relief as the Giants secured a comfortable victory.
A free dance marks the opening of Arthur Reed dance hall on Spring Creek, 12 miles west of Fredericksburg on Harper Road. Music by the Texas Playboys. The lumber hall features a 60 by 40 feet dancing space and hosts a Sunday rodeo at 2 p.m. with a grounds barbecue for supper.
FBI men captured a man who demanded 25 000 to blow up S P railroad properties north of Austin. He walked into a farmhouse payoff spot and was seized as he entered a mesh of officers.
The Texas Game Fish and Oyster Commission warns that all licenses expire August 31. Licenses for the 1941-42 fiscal year are being mailed. license deputies statewide and all required buyers may obtain them during the last week in August.
Save on guaranteed auto parts including clutch plates spindle bolts bushings brake shoes and brake lining at Western Auto Store with discounts on essential car maintenance supplies.
We have on hand all polishing needs for your car offered during our summer bargain sale at lower prices than ever. Western Auto Store.
Mutual Lumber Company and Triple A battle for first place in the City League with 15 wins each after 20 games. The Thursday night showdown at Seipp's will decide who enters the playoff series opener Monday in a two game set versus Jaycees and Western Auto. The four teams race to two wins in a best two of three to reach the final series for the championship.
Eugene Hirsch son of County Judge and Mrs. Henry Hirsch received his commission as second lieutenant at Camp Bowie in the 36th Division after rising from private to corporal to sergeant. He has been with the 142nd Infantry Troop since enlisting last November and was commended by Maj. Gen. George C. Strong Maj. Gen. Claude V. Birkhead and Col. Nat S. Perrine.
Austin The Highway Commission issues an order for 1942 vehicle registrations. No license plates will be issued below 5000 in 1942 and subsequent years. The special State Official Plates series will be discontinued.
Dr Willard Ellis Corry 31 secretary of the Arkansas Veterinary Medical Association died in Little Rock Arkansas from sunburn suffered while fishing in the Gulf of Mexico.
Harper wins both ends of a double header at Comfort on Sunday. Omer Cotile and Cotile pitched well as Harper took the first game 7 to 4 and the second 5 to 1. Next Sunday Harper hosts Kerrville in a key late season series with Stone Wall in Harper and a final league game slated for Aug 1 against the Giants.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.