Pleasant memory of 1941 Hillbillies season ends with strong returners
The 1941 Hillbillies football team completed a strong season, with top scorer histories and most lettermen returning. Key players include Lee Reichau Bonn and Dayton Schmidt, while several seniors graduate. The district champions solidified Klaemner and Nix as top coaches with a 28-4-1 three-year record.
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Hillbillies
San Saba
Billy
Klaemner
Nix
Waco Methodists
Dayton Schmidt
Norman Rech
Victor Arlitt
Wilke
Neffendorf
Lindig
Arthur Reichenau
Jerry Durder
Calvin Herbert
Lonny Ziwiener
Harukd
Billies
Lee
Richenau
Bonn
Hartmann
Usener
French
Dan Hoerster
Hannemann
Jackson Wiemers
Norman Haun
Gene Tyer
Allen Oestreich
Dufford Houy
James Davis
Bi district clashes set for Taylor and Alamo Stadium
Taylor hosts San Sabi Arma dillos from District 34A in a bi district test while San Marcos 3A champions meet Harlandale 36A champions at Alamo Stadium in San Antonio. Winners advance to semis and region finals the following week.
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Taylor
Ann
San Sabi Armadillos
San Marcos
Harlandale
Alamo Stadium
San Antonio
Basketball Underway at KHS Next Monday
Coaches Klaerner and Nix prepare for a full basketball schedule under new interscholastic leagues. Fredericksburg remains in District 25A with football peers. A double round robin is planned, six districts compete, regional winners meet in Austin March 5 6 and 7 for state honors.
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Klaerner
Billy Cage
Maples
Hillbillies
Red Boys
Austin
One Foot In Heaven at the Palace Theatre
The Protestant church endorsed film One Foot In Heaven plays December 10 and 11 at the Palace Theatre. Frederic March stars with Beulah Bondi and Roscoe Ates in a story about a small town preacher whose simple faith and life face modern challenges.
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Heaven
Palace Theatre
Frederic March
Beulah Bondi
Roscoe Ates
Grant Mitchel
McKinley Killed in Thursday Evening Crash
T L McKinley 23 of Pearsall died in a car truck collision on the new Laredo highway south of San Antonio Thursday night. J W Smith, a McKinley relative, also died in the crash. Services in Pearsall drew attendees from area families including the Alberthals and Tatchets. W R Lackey and family hosted Thanksgiving guests from Houston before returning home.
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T. L. McKinley
Pearsall
New Laredo
San Antonio
McKinley
Norma Marshall
Henry Marshall
J. W. Smith
Harry Alberthal
Mary Ann
Reinhold Tatsch
Belton Tatsch
Edgar Marshall
Trickles for the Smaller Jets
Western Auto Store advertises streamlined and sturdy products with prices as low as $1.53, highlighting affordable fittings for small jet-style devices.
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Western Auto Store
Fredericksburg Billies Feast on Gridiron Hopes
The Fredericksburg Billies reflect on a shortened season with pride in a strong team, while debating district tie rules and honoring San Saba Armadillos as district representative. Basketball and ensuing districts loom as spring competition approaches. The Texas Longhorns surprised Texas A&M at Kyle Field 23 to 0, leaving A&M with two losses in three years. TCU beat SMU 15-13 for a conference position.
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Fredericksburg High School
Billies
San Saba
Rochelle
Roldthwaite
Klaerner
San Saab
Lampasas
Hillbillies
Fredericksburg
Armadillos
San Sabans
Region 9
Klaemer
University of Texas Longhorns
Aggies
College Station
Kyle Field
Longhorns
Texas
TCU
SMU
Safety guidance on firearm muzzle strikes
Travelers Safety Service cautions that if the gun muzzle hits ground or slips into soft earth or snow, thoroughly clean the firearm before firing again to avoid malfunctions.
College gridiron roundup and bowl selections announced
Week results show Rice topping Baylor 28-14 and Arkansas beating Tulsa 14-7. Upcoming games feature Oregon vs Texas Austin, Aggies vs Washington State in Tacoma, and SMU vs Rice in Dallas. Final rankings place Minnesota first, Duke second, Notre Dame third, Texas fourth, with Michigan Fordham Missouri Duquesne Texas A M and Navy in the top ten. Rose Oregon State vs Duke, Sugar Missouri vs Fordham, Cotton Texas A M vs Alabama, Orange TCU vs Georgia bowls chosen. Sun Bowl selections pending. Stanley Hollmig, star son of former Fredericksburg athlete Al Hollmig, boosts Hondo in district title chase against Kenedy this Friday.
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Rice
Baylor
Arkansas
Tulsa
Oregon
Longhorns
Austin
Aggies
Washington State
Tacoma
Washington
SMU
Dallas
Minnesota
Duke
Notre Dame
Texas
Michigan
Fordham
Missouri
Duquesne
Texas A & M
Navy
Oregon State
Alabama
TCU
Georgia
el Paso
Fredericksburg
Stanley Hollmig
al Hollmig
Hondo
Kenedy
Ladies Ten-Pin League Standings Snapshot
Team GWIL leads with .791 winning percentage as Peter's Liquor posts 5 losses in 24 games. Lone Star Beer and Palace Theatre each sit 12 12, while Mutual Lumber trails with 65 losses and a 19-210 record.
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Gwil Pet. Peter’s Liquor
Lone Star Beer
Palace Heatre
Mutual Lumber
Hunter Kronberger Bags First Six-Point Buck
Mr. Fritz Kronberger hunted with his brother in law C. L. Lackey for three days on the Crenwelge Ranch north of Willow City. Kronberger killed a six point buck his first, and he plans to return before the season closes due to an enjoyable hunt.
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Fritz Kronberger
C. L. Lackey
Willow City
Mr. Kronberger
Davis Tires Guaranteed Two Years at Western Auto
Western Auto advertises Davis tires with a two year guarantee and prices starting at eight dollars and twenty five cents. The sale highlights low price and dependable tire performance.
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Davis Tires
Western Auto Store
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Reichenau
Yidney Lee
Klaerer
Waco Methodist
Fleet End
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Je Up
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Ubin Crenwetge
Dalac Theatre
Rand
Colorado
New York Town
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Martha Scott
San Saba-Taylor
Duck Pond
Priday
Texaco
Sunnyside
KHS
New League
AY Palace Theatre
W. R. Lackey
H. Grady Lackey, Jr
Hugh Lee Lackey
Houston
Balanced Rock
Travelers Safety Service
Ladies
Peter
Peter’s Hall
Ted, Bill and
Bob
Adolph Hotner
R. J. Peter’s Liquor Package Store
Fredericksburg Publishing Co., Inc
Fed Ge Fod Co
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Coca-Cola Bottling Company, Linc
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