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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1940
Page
8
Texas DPS warns of up to fifty holiday highway deaths as pedestrians and drivers face drunk driving, fatigue, and poor visibility. Col Homer Garrison urged safe speeds, no drinking and driving, and cautious passing to prevent head-on crashes during the Christmas period.
Ernest Haag of San Antonio husband of former Miss Rosalie Klein died in San Antonio early Thursday. Funeral services will be held Friday at 3 00 PM from his residence with interment in a San Antonio cemetery.
Joseph J Besier died Sunday afternoon in Gillespie County and was laid to rest Tuesday at Catholic Cemetery after 9 15 a m services at St Marys Church. He was born May 7 1874 and died aged 66 years 7 months 15 days. He married Bertha Fritz February 7 1898. Surviving children include George Adolph Hugo Robert Paul Ella Josephine and 12 grandchildren. Burial followed Schaetter Funeral Home arrangements.
Officials caution drivers and pedestrians that Christmas crowds can cause congestion and delays during peak shopping days. High traffic volumes near malls and transit hubs raise safety concerns for shoppers and workers.
John Weidenfeller a Gillespie County resident born in Germany died December 21 at his Fredericksburg home. Funeral services were held December 23 at St Marys Church with Rev F X Wolf presiding and burial at the Catholic Cemetery. He was 73 years old. He is survived by Barbara Knopp his wife and children Emma Frank Joe Johnny Anton and Lawrence plus seven grandchildren. Resting at Schnetter Funeral Home.
The note encourages subscribing to the Standard with a stop at Fredericksburg Drive In Station, Rubin Crenwelge listed as proprietor. It emphasizes convenience and local availability of the newspaper.
Furnished units available at 615 South Washington Street. Call 425 J for details or to arrange viewing.
Retail notice announces price reductions at Robt Blum Store to stock up everyday needs with limited time offers and advertised savings. The brief emphasizes value and quick action for shoppers.
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