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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1944
Page
5
Good 6 tube radio with short wave and brand new battery sells for 30 dollars. Walter Schumpelt of Stonewall Texas advertises. 50(25 ST received large shipment of excellent used pianos thoroughly reconditioned and fully guaranteed at reasonable prices. J O Ernst Piano Shop in Fredericksburg Texas promotes.
Notice that Gillespie County Commissioners Court will hold a public hearing on the county budget for 1944. The session is at 9 A.M. in the county court room on Thursday, August 24, 644, to consider adopting the budget.
The Weirich family expresses heartfelt gratitude to all who helped after their home and contents were destroyed by fire. They thank those who provided aid and useful items and ask for blessings. A separate notice lists local ads including a milk cow for sale, a custom bang s work offer, and a Willow City phone contact.
Stehling Electric Co lists battery type Shox-stok fence controllers at 9.95 and electric type with a five year warranty at 13.95. The ad includes a price line with 50(25 indicating stock or discount terms.
The note outlines browning meat in its own fat or hot oil, turning to brown evenly on all sides. It emphasizes achieving even sear and flavorful crust before further cooking.
The record lists Hubs with a 196 high average and Reichenau achieving 588. Lockers Inc leads the team game at 2518 across three games.
County offices candidates announced with advance payment required. Names listed include Henry Hirsch for County Judge Robert Loth for Sheriff Alex Jung for County Attorney WM Petmecky for Tax Assessor Collector Henry Holy for County Clerk E L Schmidt for District Clerk Jasper Nixon Reinhold Tatsch John Wolfgang Brauetigam Wilson Herber for County Treasurer William Bruns Henry Borchers for Justice of Peace Precinct 1.
The Giants defeated the Kelly Field Military Guard 8 to 4 at Seipp Park as Al Enderlin and H. Klaerner held the visitors to eight hits. Enderlin pitched six strong innings allowing one unearned run. Klaerner finished with four hits allowed and three runs in relief. The win puts the Giants at ten wins and ten losses on the season. Next Sunday Camp Swift visits for a 3:30 p.m. rematch featuring former professional players.
G I Joes fans should note Army papers with league standings and sports pages. Alois Jenschke, long in the CBI theater, passes along the July 27 1944 Roundup. The Giants face Camp Swift near Bastrop in a Sunday double feature with a Camp Swift softball squad to follow at Seipp Park.
Federal regulations extend duck hunting with an 80 day season from November 1 and a 15 duck bag after five mallards widgeons or pintails. Texas High School Coaches propose Class A inclusion in annual league play. Antelope permits total 306 with 500 drawn from Applications next August 28. Fredericksboro and others could contend for a state title if adopted.
Klaerner delivers 3 innings with 5 hits and 3 runs while Wiggins faces 2 innings and 5 hits. Boyd works 2 innings with 3 runs allowed, Weinman goes 4 innings for 2 runs. Umpires C Klaerner and Straits. Time of game 2 20.
Eighteen Catholic Boy Scouts and Scout master Arthur Koch returned from a week long encampment at Wolf's Creek on the Ker mit Striegler place. Leaders John Metzger Al vin Stehling and Eagle Scout W H Hardwick aided with the camp along with Rev C Faust Catholic Boy Scout councillor who attended Thursday to Saturday. A parents night barbecue was held Wednesday. Lions Club Boy Scout troop will end the year with a week at the same camp starting next Sunday.
Mrs. James Pyka wife of A C James Pyka stationed at San Antonio visits in the W B Pyka home. Captain Udo Basse of Camp Hood Texas visited with his mother Mrs Henry Basse over the weekend.
Mrs Emmie Detjen returns home from a visit with her son Sgt Albert Detjen and daughter in law at Clovis New Mexico The family visit was brief but welcomed and she is resting at home.
C and Paul Kothmann, sons of Mr and Mrs Alfred of Menard, have been visiting with Mr and Mrs Sam Kothmann on their farm near Fredericksburg.
Reports from San Angelo estimate fall mohair contracts total 350 000 to 400 000 pounds with a predicted six million pound fall clip, suggesting Texas will produce about 12 million pounds this season. Wool and mohair arrivals noted south of San Angelo as shearing delays until after September 1.
Miss Julia Estill attended the fifth annual institute of the professional relation of teachers at the University of Texas Thursday and visited with cousins Earl Cornwell and Allie Estill until Friday evening. Superintendents from Texas towns, professors from Texas A and M and the State University, representatives of the Texas Congress of Parents and Teachers, the State Legislature and the Texas State Department of Education contributed to the well rounded program with guest speaker Prof. Alfred L. Hall.
R. D. Dick Shinkle of Taylor was named secretary of the New Braunfels Chamber of Commerce. He assumed duties on August 7 and has engaged in Chamber work for thirteen years.
Dickie's Best Army Twins shirts and trousers are in stock at Stehling Brothers. The durable garments are built for long wear and available in full stock today.
A personal note thanks friends and customers for generous patronage during operation of Carter's Place and expresses sincere appreciation for their support.
Mrs Pryor Mogford and Miss Margaret Eckhardt both employed by the U S Government in San Antonio visited Saturday evening and Sunday with their parents Mr and Mrs Reinhold Eckhardt.
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