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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1944
Page
14
Rites were held Tuesday August 15 at 4 p.m. for the stillborn daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Klaerner. Survived by the parents three sisters and two brothers. The Rev. Paul Weiss conducted services at Schaetter Funeral Home with interment in City Cemetery.
Mrs. Felix Garner of Mason drowned Sunday afternoon while swimming under the Llano River bridge on the Fredericksburg highway. The 29 year old mother of four was believed to have swum across and tired, sinking in water over her head. Her husband and another fishing companion were distant and could not assist. She also leaves four sisters.
The Smaller War Plants Corporation approved 14.5 million dollars in loan and lease applications for 208 small plants in Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana. James A. Gallagher said these loans enable war contracts. the region’s 3.4 percent share in 1940 rose to 10 percent of national totals. From 108 bids last month, 46 secured contracts.
Major and Mrs Chester Borchers of Camp Hood visited his parents Mr and Mrs August Borchers over the weekend. The item appears in a local notice with subscription promotion for the Standard.
General MacArthur bombers neutralize Halmahera airfields while Chinese forces attack Hengyang Tengchung prepares for a breakout and Burma Road bases under pressure. President Roosevelt returns from the Pacific with warnings to stay ready for future Japanese aggression. Donald M Nelson lifts civilian production ban listing items to start first. War mobilization cites 226,416 enemy prisoners held in U. S. custody with Italians formed into labor units.
Local Jaycees and the Legion stage a charity ball game featuring notable community figures. Proceeds support both organizations. Tickets 40 cents. A 7 pm street parade leads to an 8 pm game and a Seipp's Park dance with Maestro Hilmar Eckert and the American Eagles band.
Warner Bros Technicolor production titled SAN ANTONIO will shoot in San Antonio starting around August 15 with a crew of cameramen sound technicians location and prop men directors and stars including Alexis Smith Errol Flynn and Zachary Scott. Much of the film will be shot in the Hill Country using scenic spots not previously photographed in natural color. Opening scenes will be in and around San Antonio before on location Texas shoots then returning to Hollywood for final scenes.
While here for the Ram and Buck Show and Sale stop in at Stehling's for a visit. See our Stetson Hats, Justin Boots, Western Pants and Jackets. STEHLING BROS.
Honorable mention went to Cynthia Tally daughter of Lt Col and Mrs Fred Tally dressed as a Red Cross Nurse Rodney Klett son of Mr and Mrs Edgar Klett rode in a covered wagon and L Wayne Feller son of Dr and Mrs Lorence Feller appeared in a patriotic wagon J Hardin Perry II and Genie Sue Ochs daughter of Mr and Mrs Eddie Ochs were named Mr and Miss Fredericksburg as the final feature of the Victory Vanities in the auditorium on Saturday night.
The document lists Lions Club committee assignments with chairmen and members. Notable groups include Citizenship and Patriotism chaired by Max Metzger with Luther Watson and Dorman Sell, and Education led by A. K. Krause with Alex Mittendorf and Alex Jung. Other panels cover Civic Improvements, Community Betterment, Health and Welfare, Safety, Light Conservation and Blind, and Greeter duties with respective chairs and members.
County Clerk Henry Houy office reports July 1944 births at 20 and deaths at 13, down from July 1943 when births numbered 22 and deaths 9. Six wedding licenses were issued in July.
Central Drug Co promotes its store as the headquarters during the Billy and Ram Show and Sale event. The notice emphasizes using the shop as the central gathering point for customers and participants.
Austin reports August Old Age Assistance reached 171,991 recipients at $3,718,369.25 with an average payment of $21.62. Aid to Dependent Children covered 10,647 families and 23,216 children at $223,022.00 and $20.95 average. Blind Aid served 4,617 people at $24.14 average totaling $111,455.00.
Mrs. Cecil Tones of Galveston is visiting with her sister, Mrs. L. L. Keyser.
A roaring blaze in downtown Beaumont Texas was checked after nearly destroying two buildings. Firefighters from four cities fought the flames causing an estimated one million dollars in damage. The fire likely began in a storeroom.
For sale air mail envelopes and air mail stationery offered by Fredericksburg Publishing Co.
Pfc. Oscar Randolph age 22 died July 15 in an Italy hospital after being wounded in battle in March. His parents Mr and Mrs J H Randolph of Cherokee were informed of the death.
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