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Fredericksburg Standard in Fredericksburg, Texas

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Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1944

Page

5

Local Red Cross Elects Officers and Planning Meeting

The local Red Cross chapter elected officers for the new year led by Mrs. John Heep as president and Mrs. E. H. Riley as vice president. Other posts include secretary Mrs. Alfred Neffendorf treasurer Mrs. Albert Koennecke and committees led by R. G. Striegler J. T. ESTill and others. A meeting with board members and the architect was scheduled to review plans.

Victor Keidel R. L. Koit Albert Koennecke E. H. Riley H. H. Sagebiel A. N. Moursand Wm. Dietel The American Red Cross John Heep Alfred Neffendorf R. G. Striegler

Commissioners Accept New Road Work and Land Purchases

The Gillespie County Commissioners Court accepted the new San Antonio Road Highway No 9 and approved full payments to the contractor. The court also bought land strips for the Austin Road from Emil Beckmann and Chr Lindig for road purposes.

Gillespie County Commissioners Court San Antonio Austin Road Emil Beckmann Chr Lindig

Tacoma Meaning and Origin in Native Language

The word Tacoma is described as an Indian term meaning the highest or near heaven, reflecting its linguistic roots and interpretation in local history.

Tacoma

Soldier Andrew Frantzen's World War II service noted

Army July 9 1941 at Dodd Field. trained and went overseas with the 37th Infantry Division. A brother Clifton E 22 in the Navy. sisters Mrs Frank Oatman Kerrville Mrs Eddie Pressler Boerne and Miss Paula Olga Frantzen Fredericksburg.

Army Dodd Field 37Th Infantry Division Clifton E Navy Frank Oatman Kerrville Eddie Pressler Boerne Paula Olga Frantzen Fredericksburg

Public Cautioned Redux on Fire Safety Warnings

Public warned to avoid faulty electrical wiring amid production delays. Cautions include using old wiring, candles, and combustible decorations away from open flames. Advice to keep extinguishers ready and call the Fire Department if fire breaks out. Lost Bow and Arrow Set offered reward at Publishing Co office.

Fire Department Inquire At Publishing Co

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