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Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1940

Page

12

Blanco County News Briefs Highlight Local Obituaries and Events

The notice reports the death of Thomas Edwards at 89 in Blanco County near Marble Falls and tributes from his family. It also covers Ima Wolf’s marriage to John Lengelfeld in Johnson City, Lonnie Edge’s fatal stabbing in Blanco County, and assorted local happenings including visits, showers, and family milestones.

Blanco County Thomas Edwards A. Stanford Marble Falls Geo. Cammack Johnson City Parble Falls Ernest Felps Burnet May Edwards A. S. Edwards John Edwards Houston Blanco Cemetery Ima Wolf John Lengelfeld M. A. Wolf J. H. Clark Lonnie Edge 5. F. Edge Kendall County Wilbur Young Joe D. Mitchell Kendalia Edge

Gillespie Fair Grounds praised as training ground for colts

Henry Ries president of the Gillespie County Fair Grounds said the track and stables at Fair Park were left in excellent condition by the men and he believes they will return next fall.

Henry Ries Gillespie County Fair Grounds Fair Park

Drive-In Station Stop at Fredericksburg Prop 32tl

Rubin Crenwelge promotes Prop 32tl with notice of a Fredericksburg drive-in stop at the station. The message outlines a local outreach event and property owner involvement. Community residents are invited to participate and learn details of the proposal.

Fredericksburg Drive-In Station Rubin Crenwelge

Albert News Briefs From Fredericksburg Area Activities

Local residents report visits to Fredericksburg including Albert and Alfred Pehl families with Patsy and Mildred, business trips by Felix Pehl and family to Austin, and Willie Schumann Jr and Hubert Novian visiting area homes. Birch brothers donated apples for a Christmas program. Pehl’s Orchestra played in San Antonio with Wilke and Felix Pehl returning late after rainblocked travel.

John Pehl Fredericksburg Helen Mildred Pehl Herman Eckhardt Roland Florence Irene Weiershausen Walter Scherer Dorothy Lester Santa Claus Frank Hopf Armin Engel Luckenbach Albert Pehl San Antonio Herman Wilke Felix Pehl

Rain and fog disrupt Marcos Friday night event

The article notes heavy rain and dense fog on Friday December 13 causing cancellations or changes and keeping people at home. It lists local residents and visitors from Wolf Creek Morris Ranch and Fredericksburg who attended shows and conducted business in the area, including Alf Hermann and families. Durst reports 3.32 inches of rain for the week.

Richard Neffendorf Felix Fredericksburg Christ Wahrmund Alf. Hermann Alf. Sauer Hermina Mund Erna Sauer A. A. Wendel Karl W. Durst

For Anding Machine Faivbons and paper see Frederick burg

The Frederickburg Publishing Co provides details on machine fabrication and paper supplies in a historical notice. It highlights the firm’s offerings, location, and contact options for patrons seeking printing and press services.

Frederickburg Publishing Ca

Paracide Ointment Offered at Kallenberg's Pharmacy

An advertisement offers paracide ointment guaranteed to relieve eczema itching ringworm athlete’s foot and other minor skin irritations. Large jar priced at 60 cents at Kallenberg's Pharmacy dated 11 28.

Kallenberg

Freeman County Notes Visitors and Guests Reach Fredericksburg Area

Local residents report a steady stream of visitors and travels. Harper Bierschwab and son Lee shopped in Fredericksburg. Austin's Wilbur Seiders and family visited Harper area relatives. Center Point’s Rev. Ellis Thomas joined Mrs. S. S. Stewart for a weekend visit. Various other couples and families from Kerrville San Antonio Blanco and Austin spent time in Harper Fredericksburg and surrounding towns.

Bierschwab Son Lee Fredericksburg Wilbur Seiders Austin Harper Henry Wendel Hedwig Filter Chester Langford J. Hall Ralph Lee Walter Markwordt Mildred B. Markwordt Ollie Scarborough Wichita Falls Chester Feller Louis Feller Mrs. Feller Akron Ohio

Christmas Party for 4-H Club Draws 53 Members

The 4-H Club held its Christmas party at the agriculture building on Saturday with about 53 members from various clubs attending. Members from our club included Fannie Althaus Lily Fay and Jereleen Horlen Ima Gene Sweatman Kizzie Ellen and Leona Sagebiel with mothers Mrs Eml Horlen Mrs Marlin Alt haus and Mrs Chas Sagebiel present. After games gifts were distributed and refreshments of doughnuts cocoa and marshmallows were served. The event was enjoyed despite cold misty weather.

Morris Ranch I. Fiedler Edgar Gold Clinton Gold Fredericksburg Agriculture Building Fannie Althaus Lily Fay Jereleen Horlen Ima Gene Sweatman Kizzie Ellen Leona Sagebiel Eml Horlen Marlin Althaus Chas. Sagebiel

Chester Klaerner a multi sport coach and former Giants pitcher

Chester Klaerner, longtime coach of the Red and White, starred as a football back at FHS from 1926 to 1928 and as a track performer. He briefly left coaching to join the New York Giants in 1934 before returning to PHS, guiding teams through the 1930s and 1940s.

Robert W. Klingelheefer FHS Chester Maine Avenue High School San Antonio Itasca Texas Live Oak County Klaerner Austin Chesters PHS New York Giants Tyler Dallas Longview Rayne Giants

Sister of Local Residents Laid to Rest in Bandera

Mrs. Henry Bausch nee Adela Hohenberger was laid to rest in Bandera on Thursday December 5 after dying Tuesday December 3 at age 51. She is survived by brothers and sisters Max and Eugene Hohenberger Fredericksburg Walter Tarpey Bruno Medina Mrs August Land Mrs Wm Lindemann and Mrs Harry Danz all of Fredericksburg.

Bandera Henry Bausch Adela ‘Hohenberger Max Eugene Hohenberger Fredericksburg Walter Tarpiey Bruno Medina August Land Wm. Lindemann Harry Danz

Chester Klaerner Honored by IFHS Student Body

The IFHS student body unanimously voted to dedicate the 1941 Mesa yearbook to Chester Klaerner. He enjoys hunting and fishing, and after the football season ends, resumes duties as basketball coach while continuing to favor football and baseball as his top sports.

Taylor Legion Klaerner IFHS Chester

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Blanco Lengelfeld Glen Singleton Corpus Christi Y. Fawcett Singleton Bettie Black Sandy Dripping Springs Vernon Black Dewey White LaHentz Wells Pedernales Hotel W. A. Wood Howard Edgeworth Laredo Morrow Goodyear Scooters Bell ARMY Goodyear Service E. Main St RCA Home Radios Motorola Car Radios Mildred Pehl Albert Willoy City Willard Keidel Basse Express San Antonio — Eckert Llano Cherokee San Saba Lometa Lampasas East Main Street Hill Country Implement Co Mrs. Rudolph Probst
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