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Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1950

Page

12

Pontiac Dealer Moves to New Convenient Location

Erwin Boening announces Central Motor Company has moved to a larger corner site at East Main and South Llano Streets. E. C. Riske, formerly of Houston, joins the firm in the mechanical department, with more experienced mechanics added to improve service for all makes.

Central Motor Company Pontiac East Main South Llano Streets Erwin Boening Boening E. C. Riske Houston

Hospital News This Week Includes Several Surgeries

In the hospital news this week several patients underwent operations in local hospitals. Names listed include Louis Stehling, Mrs Olen Straube, James Stevenson son of Frank Stevenson, Ernst Herbert, Mrs F O Reis sig, Mrs Edwin Dollahue, Edmund Kraus and Chas Mains for tonsillectomies. Others undergoing procedures were Garry Wayne Crider son of Charles Crider, Kenneth Sultemeier son of Paul Sultemeier, and Frances Oestreich daughter of Marvin Oestrich.

Louis Stehling Olen Straube James Stevenson Frank Stevenson Ernst Herbert F. O. Reissig Edwin Dollahue Edmund Kraus Chas

Mrs. Max Eckert Succumbs in Fredericksburg Rites Held

Mrs. Max Eckert nee Emma Priess died August 19 at 10 am at the family home in Fredericksburg. Funeral rites were held Monday August 21 at 2 30 pm in Beckmann Funeral Home with Rev Otto Lindenberg officiating. Interment followed at City Cemetery. She was 71 years 7 months 14 days. Born January 5 1879 in Gillespie County to Carl and Louise Gellermann.

Beckmann Max Eckert Emma Priess Otto Lindenberg Eckert Fredericksburg Gillespie County Carl and Louise Gellermann

Priess Eckert Mourns Death of Mrs. Priess

Mrs. Priess died after a long marriage to Max G. Eckert, wedding August 6 1901 in Fredericksburg. Survivors include her husband two daughters Erna Crouse and Ida Schulze a son Erwin Eckert three grandchildren and sisters Anna Ad Usener Hulda Mrs Albert Wunderlich and brother Charlie Priess. She was predeceased by an infant daughter and brothers Henry and Willie Priess.

Charlie Priess Eckert Henry Willie Priess

Mrs. Rennie Schlaudt Laid To Rest In Thursday Rites

Funeral services for Mrs. Rennie Schlaudt nee Adela Ottmers were held Thursday at 3:00 p m with Rev M J Schwarz officiating. The Bethany Lutheran Male Choir and Cave Creek Lutheran Ladies Aid Choir performed as body was interred at City Cemetery. She died August 15 at Willow City at age 62 years 3 months and 12 days. Born May 3 1888 in Gillespie County she married Rennie Schlaudt January 21 1909. Survived by daughters Estella Gilbert Halm Florine Harvey Voges Adeline Walter Rode four grandchildren and several Ottmers siblings. Preceded in death by an infant brother and a half brother.

Beckmann Rennie Schlaudt Adela Ottmers M. J Schwarz Bethany Lutheran Church Cave Creek Schlaudt Gillespie County William Lena Dietrich Ottmers Estella Gilbert Halm Florine Harvey Voges San Antonio Robt. Heye Eddie Ottmers Fredericksburg Eugene Ottmers Richard Ottmers

Community Exhibit Awards List Readies Winners

Continued from page one shows top placers in county fair divisions. Otto Eckhardt and Alvin Dietz earned first and second in pears while George Crenwelge took multiple honors in fleece wool and maize. 4-H and FFA groups noted for corn classes with Chester Herbert and Leon Spaeth among winners.

George Crenwelge H. C G. H. Johanson Murry Burham Waldemar Wendel John Powell FFA Chester Herbert

Leroy Bonn Dies. Funeral Services Held on Friday

Leroy Adolph Bonn 40 died at his sister’s home on Thursday August 17 and was buried in City Cemetery after services at Schaetter Funeral Home led by Rev. Otto Lindenberg. A Fredericksburg native born February 10 1910 he was a 1928 graduate of Fredericksburg High School. He worked in San Antonio nine years and returned home this year for health reasons. He married Nora Hilker December 10 1932 and is survived by his wife son Kenneth and sister Edna Mrs. Walter Pfeil.

Leroy Adolph Bonn Walter Pfeil Schaetter Otto Lindenberg Bonn Fredericksburg Adolph Augusta Hermann Bonn Fredericksburg High School San Antonio Nora Hilker Kenneth Edna

Fredericksburg National Bank Closes for Election Day

Fredericksburg National Bank will close on Saturday August 26 due to the Run Off Primary Election as residents prepare to vote.

Fredericksburg National Bank

Chiropractor Dr John Mueck Opens Fredericksburg Office

Dr John F Mueck a graduate of the Palmer School of Chiropractic and formerly of Weslaco will begin practice in Fredericksburg on September 15 His office is in the former Lochte home at 107 South Llano Street which he purchased from the Lochte estate.

John F. Mueck D.C Weslaco Fredericksburg Mueck Lochte South Llano St Palmer School of Chiroprdetic

Dennis Enderlin Wins FHS Table Cloth at Fair

Dennis Enderlin son of Mr and Mrs Reinhard Enderlin won the crocheted table cloth donated by Mrs Laurie Wells at Gilles pie County Fair prize event hosted by the FHS Bang Boosters.

Dennis Enderlin Reinhard Enderlin Gillespie County FHS Bang Boosters Laurie Wells

Classifieds Come Alive With A Wide Range Of Jobs

Readers explore a broad classifieds section offering varied opportunities. Listings show employers seeking skill sets across trades, office work, and creative roles, reflecting a dynamic job market and opportunities for workers with different experiences.

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Fredericksburg Publishing Co A. H. B. Food Store del Monte Jor Armour Imperial Cane Sugar K. C Made Sterling Bros Essar Ranch Bexar County Kenneth Hill Otto Eckhardt Alvin Dietz Conrad Ernst Leon Spaeth Harvey Ellebracht Clifford Spaeth Kermit Frederick Clinton Ellebracht Reinhard Wehmeyer Henry Kneese Arthur Weber Emil Schlueter Victor Pahl Leroy Bonn J. F. Mueck Lee and Gene Autry Carl Poo Saenger & Ochs Zipper Note Books Kallenberg’s Pharmacy Ritin Rithmetic
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