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Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1940

Page

8

Morris Ranch News Highlights Local Hunts And Passings

Allen Usener, 14, son of Mr and Mrs Hugo Usener, killed an 11 point on the E H Riley ranch last week and bagged a turkey this season. Community updates note hospital stay for R H Morris and visits from relatives to Fredericksburg and Kerrville.

Allen Usener Hugo Usener E. H. Riley Allen R. H. Morris N. W. Burkhart San Antonio Clayton Morris Reginald Morris Jr Peacock Academy Sid Armstrong James Bucklee Fredericksburg Ernest McHaney Melvin Ben Walker The Legion Hospital Ola B. Gamma Remscha Graces Dewees Kerrville Morris S. W. Byrd Harry Williams

Petsch and Harwell Appear Before State Highway Commission

Rep Alfred Petsch and Wm Harwell manager of the Kerrville Chamber of Commerce appeared before the State Highway Commission in a hearing on paving 9.7 miles of the unpaved road between Fredericksburg and Kerrville. The commission took the matter under advisement. Petsch also attended a Legislative Committee meeting of the Texas Good Roads Association, of which he is chairman.

Alfred Petsch Wm Harwell Kerrville

November births and deaths report for Gillespie County

Albert E. Klett, County Clerk, records ten births in Gillespie County during November: six girls and four boys, including one girl named Shillorn. Three deaths occurred in the period: one woman and two men. Eight marriage licenses were issued. Floyd Grona, 12, son of Otto and Mrs Grona, killed a five point deer ten days ago.

Gillespie County Albert E. Klett Shillorn Floyd Grona Otto Grona

Ten Point Back Highlighted On Cole Creek Ranch

Mrs. Lee Feuge bagged a ten point deer at Cole Creek ranch on Thursday. The Moeller Ing couple from Schumansville spent the weekend visiting relatives. The Gold family of Fredericksburg and the Knaups joined Frank Knaup’s family for Thanksgiving. Feuge and relatives visited Doss over the weekend. Paul and Felix Duecker of Johnson City called on Oswald Eckhardt on Monday. Arthur Schmidt and Boyce visited Henry Herbert on Sunday. Chester Cos and Itte’s daughter attended business in Fredericksburg Saturday.

Lee Feuge Cole Creek Arnord Moellering Schumansville Harry Gold Freddie Gold Jr Lester Knaup Fredericksburg Frank Knaup Lée Feuge Doss Messrs Paul and Felix Duecker Johnson City Oswald Eckhardt Arthur Schmidt Boyce Henry Herbert Chester

Standard Subscription Offer From Now to 1942

A newspaper ad promotes a Standard subscription for one dollar from now until January 1, 1942, claiming a 50 percent saving. The text emphasizes value and a limited time deal to attract readers.

New Motor Vehicle Registrations in Gillespie County

17 new motor vehicles registered in Gillespie County during November report 11 passenger units and 6 trucks. 94 transfers of used cars were also recorded in the county. Frank A. Nimitz, longtime resident of Junction, Texas, visited friends in Fredericksburg.

Gillespie County Wm. Petmecky Frank A. Nimitz Junction Texas Fredericksburg

Gillespie County Cotton Ginned up to Nov 14 Shows Rise

Census reports by special agent Robert C. Walter show 732 bales of cotton ginned in Gillespie County up to November 14, compared with 377 bales the previous year.

Gillespie County Robert C. Walter

Comfort Shot Victim Recovers in Local Hospital

Archie Soell and his parents Ira and Mrs Soell of near Comfort report their 11 year old son is recuperating at a local hospital after a gun shot wound received Saturday afternoon on Black Creek in Kendal County.

Archie Soell Ira Soell Near Comfort Black Creek Kendal

Youth Shot In Back Leaves Bullets Streak Through Abdomen

A 22 calibre bullet entered the youth's back and passed into his abdomen before he was rushed for medical care. The incident details remain under police investigation as officials assess the wound location and motive.

Recovery Progress Noted After Physician Visits

Report indicates substantial improvement as the patient attends physicians for ongoing care. Multiple sessions point to steady recovery and continued medical evaluation to ensure full rehabilitation.

Christmas Candy Delights Mentioned in Store Card

A compact price list shows assorted holiday sweets including Kiss Motile’s 13 oz silver points candy 25c, 13 oz Minatures and basket sugar candy. Items labeled with package weights and unit prices appear alongside other confections in a 1 lb to 13 oz range.

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