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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1946
Page
8
Fredericksburg prepares for a record crowd this Friday as the football bi district game comes to town. local residents are urged to be courteous hosts to visiting fans and enjoy the bands pep squad and the on field battle marking the centennial year celebration.
The article traces how farm hands have transformed since 1900. Wages rose from $10 a month with meals to $83.60 or $114.70 with meals, and many workers now own homes and drive to work. Hours remain long, but prospects include ownership, mechanization, and higher status with skilled, entrepreneurial farming.
Twenty three years ago in The Standard the Striegler couple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on Sunday November 25. The Fredericksburg Rifle Club received rifles and ammunition from the government. A magneto repair mishap injured Willie Meurer while replacing a magneto with gas on his clothes. Needle craft members gathered at Mrs Habenicht's home. Aeroplanists Arthur Jordan and Theo Ransleben were announced to perform stunt flying. Arthur Jordan and family visited, Walter Holly moved to the city, De Molay Football team of San Antonio to play Fredericksburg. A turkey bowling event was planned at Fredericksburg Turner Hall. Alfons Ahrens and Theo Ransleben took a business trip to San Antonio. Christmas shopping urged. Lina Klingelhoefer of Seguin visited relatives on Thanksgiving.
Mr and Mrs Charles Gold celebrated their Golden Wedding anniversary with a dinner for over one hundred guests. The community news also notes visits from relatives and friends, Girl Scout activities, Thanksgiving gatherings, and local hunting success.
C F Carr USN recruit er in charge urges men aged 17 to 30 to join the peacetime Navy offering higher pay and training in over fifty trades. No waiting for enlistment. qualified applicants can be enlisted immediately for four or six year terms with 17-year-olds enlisted until 21. Details available at the San Antonio Post Office Building.
A marble World War II memorial was unveiled on the Goliad courthouse lawn in memory of 31 county men who died in service. The project was organized by county home demonstration clubs as a lasting tribute.
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