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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1944
Page
1
Gillespie County airport committee wins approval for an airport site a mile south of Fredericksburg after months of study. The panel urged immediate circulation of petitions to authorize bond elections and contacted bonding firms to gauge bond issue demand.
The following Gillespians reported for duty with the armed services at the San Antonio induction center on Tuesday. Volunteers are marked with a v and include Jesus Rodriguez Clifton W Arhelger Robert A Lehne Felix E E Neffendorf Charley R Coffey Alexander C Adams Edwin Eddie Grienke Walter Schaper Jr Roy E Petsch Gilbert W H Esensee Wallace L Lively Daniel H Lopez Jack J Peterman.
Mr and Mrs Felix Nesesta returned from Flatonia where they attended the funeral of Woodie Nesesta a nephew of Mr Nesesta Woodie was prominent in social and business affairs of his community.
This week Allied forces push toward Paris and the Marne as American troops envelop the capital with armored advances north east and south of the city. Montgomery declares the end of the war is in sight as Russians hit Nazi defenses near Warsaw and Romanian oil fields.
Gillespie County officials report two common school districts approved tax hikes in recent elections. Cherry Spring No. 16 raises 15 cents to 25 cents per $100, Tosca district adds 25 cents to 50 cents. A public hearing on next year’s budget is set for August 24. County court also approved space for Soil Conservationist Dudley Mann and named election judges in Luckenbach and Willow City precincts.
B L Enderle resigns after long service at Fredericksburg High School where he taught science and coached basketball. He has been principal since 1941 and also works as county surveyor and orchard owner. No successor named yet. one more vacancy remains before school opening. Registration for high school students is scheduled for Thursday Friday and Saturday.
Coach Chester Klaerner calls for FHS football training to begin Friday September 1. Suits will be issued to candidates for the 1944 Red and White gridiron machine. All candidates welcome but must report to the first session and work hard for the opening game with Taylor two weeks later.
Rev Fr F X Wolf announced that St Marys Parochial School will open for the fall term on Tuesday September 5. Further information regarding the opening will follow at a later date.
The Grand Jury of Gillespie County convened Monday and found no indictments after reviewing all matters. Judge Raymond F. Gray dismissed jurors the same day. Five divorces and one criminal case were noted. Charlie Baumgartner pled guilty to aggravated assault with a $50 fine and costs.
Fredericksburg National Bank reports deposits reaching $3,000,847.51 at the close of business on Monday August 21. The rise signals strong countywide business and financial health with no previous county record matching the figure.
Mr and Mrs W C Westerfeld and their children of Austin are spending part of their vacation with Mr and Mrs Christian Mathisen.
Ration calendar lists meat and fats stamps A8Z8 to A5D5, and processed fruits vegetables Blue stamps A8Z8 to A5F5, as good indefinitely. Sugar stamps 30 31 32 33 and 40 details, gasoline A-12 validity through Sept 21, and airplane stamps 1 2 for shoes good indefinitely.
Gillespie County candidates line up on the Independent Ticket for the November 7 election. State Rep Harry Davis Jr of Boerne seeks reelection to the 85th District. Twenty-one independents announced, including Habenicht and Beyer challenging incumbent Burrer. Several county offices face opposition while a few officials have no opponents.
Gillespie County reported light showers on Tuesday afternoon with rainfall around 65 points in the city, varying by area. The rain was linked to a tropical disturbance in the Gulf of Mexico, initially expected to hit Brownsville. By Wednesday morning the storm was said to have moved inland into Mexico.
Miss Adele Meckel visited in San Antonio Friday. Rev and Mrs Franklin Brehmer of Freer visited relatives there last week.
The First Annual Junior Chamber of Commerce Rain and Billy Show and Sale at Fair Park drew Gov. Coke R. Stevenson, with Nelson Johnson auctioning 220 animals in the ring and 331 total during the two days. Top price went to Brooks Sweeten for a Type C Goat at 365 dollars. Adolf Stieler bought 35 heads. Governor Stevenson praised the event and its impact on local livestock quality.
Two incumbents face run-off elections on Saturday August 26 at Texas polls. Attorney General Grover Sellers battles Jesse Martin of Ft Worth while Associate Justice Richard Critz foes George Simpson. Gillespie County voters urged to cast ballots as city boxes and rural precincts open. Security State and Fredericksburg National Bank close. beer and liquor stores barred until polls close at 7 p.m.
Editor notes readers to contribute editorials on the urgent need for an airport in Gillespie County. The piece highlights natural advantages including climate farms pastures and an extensive highway system, arguing air service is essential for future progress.
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