Twenty Three Years Ago In The Files Of The Standard
Last Friday Edwin Herrmann hitched a dise plow team in the yard. A frightened horse ran into a wire fence injuring itself while Edwin cared for it. Edwin's mother Ad Herrmann passed the scene and was knocked down by the runaway team suffering multiple injuries. She was treated at a local hospital. Thieves entered L E Hirsch store seeking gifts but fled with only a few items and a small amount of change. A new bungalow is under construction in Walch addition for Joe Stebling, Dr. Continued on Page 3.
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Edwin Hermann
Edwin
Ad Helmann
L. E. Hirsch
St Nick
Dallas Union Trust Wins Fredericksburg City Bonds
Dallas Union Trust Company awarded 350 000 municipal bonds by Fredericksburg voters for a new City Hall and Fire Station at 1.9 percent interest. Redemption option after five years. State Comptroller and Attorney General to approve delivery. Construction bids expected in January.
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Dallas Union Trust Company
Fredericksburg
Dallas
Okeh
State Comptroller
Attorney General's Department
Standard Two Days Late This Week
The Standard was issued on Friday rather than Wednesday because of the two day Christmas holiday. Readers are asked to understand as this is the first delay in many years. Next week New Year’s Day means the paper will appear on Thursday. publication will resume on Wednesday thereafter.
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Post Office
Christmas Week Accidents Mar U S Holiday Scene
A week of Christmas accidents across the United States included 50 miners trapped by a Kentucky mine explosion at Pineville’s Kentucky Straight Creek Coal Company. The blast at 8 30 am on December 26 left little hope for survivors.
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Kentucky Straight Creek Coal Company
Pineville
Kentucky
Fredericksburg to Host 1946 Baby Shower Contest
The first Gillespie County baby born after midnight on December 31 1945 will win a merchant gift shower in Fredericksburg. Rules require white residents of Gillespie County, birth certificate by January 6 1946, birth within county, and physician certification. Prizes include cash, baby items, subscriptions, and gifts from local businesses.
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Gillespie County
Fredericksburg
Palace Theatre
Palace Theater
Juenke and Schoenewolf
Mutual Lumber Company
Hill Country Creamery
Woerner Grocery Company
Fredericksburg Publishing Company
Standard
Central Drug Company
Dooley’s
Norman Brothers
Kallenberg
Jaycees Nominate New Set Directors for January 8
Jaycees nominate a new set of directors for the January 8 meeting. Named are Andrew Kaiser Marshall Jecker Joe Tatum Roy Henke Rubin Herbert and Karl Treibs. Floor nominations possible at the meeting and discharged veterans are invited to join with six months free membership. The new members are urged to attend the January 8 gathering.
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Jaycees
Jaycee
Werner Klier
Andrew Kaiser
Marshall Jecker
Joe Tatum
Roy Henke
Rubin Herbert
Karl Treibs
Damaged Car Fire Hits Market Square Service Station
Schmidt of Wiksn City reported a vehicle burned last Thursday evening while parked in front of the Market Square Service Station, causing damage to the car and prompting local firefighting crews to respond. No injuries described.
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Viney
Ms Be . Schmidt
Wiksn City
Parish drives 9882 cans for war relief
St. Mary's Parish conducted a one week canned goods drive from December 9 to 16 collecting 272 cases 9882 cans weighing 9840 pounds. The relief will be shipped to San Antonio then Chicago and routed by the National Catholic Welfare Council to war torn nations regardless of race creed or color. Very Rev Tr Wolf thanks donors committees and workers for the success.
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St. Mary’s
San Antonio
Chicago
National Catholic Welfare Council
Tr Wolf
War and Peace and Progress in Gillespie County 1945 Highlights
The 1945 Standard files reveal peace in Europe and Japan end World War II, while Gillespie County advances on the home front with bonds approved for a county airport, a fire station, and a city hall. The year also features the welcome home of Fleet Admiral Nimitz and a gala centennial year ahead for Fredericksburg.
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Gillespie County
Europe
Japan
Gillespians
Gillespie
Fredericksburg
Mrs Henry Bernhard Killed by Accidental Shotgun Discharge
Mrs Henry Bernhard died in an accidental shotgun discharge on a Ranch in Pilot Knob. The incident occurred while her husband was in the pasture and a search found her near a fence. County Attorney Tom Martin investigated and ruled the death accidental.
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Henry Bernhard
Pilot Knob
Tom Martin
IRS Office to Aid Farmers in Filing 1945 Estimates
Alvin Davidson deputy collector announced he will be in his Fredericksburg courthouse office January 11 12 14 and 15 to help farmers and ranchmen fill income estimates for 1945. Estimates must be filed by January 15. He will also visit Johnson City January 8 Burnet January 9 and Llano January 10 to assist residents.
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Alvin Davidson
Internal Revenue
Fredericksburg
Davidson
Gillespie County
Johnson City
Burnet
Llano
Fifteen Member Committee Plans Centennial Festivities
Fredericksburg and Gillespie county prepare for 1946 as the 100th anniversary year with a 15 member committee guiding events. May features a grand parade and pageant, Memorial Day services, a plaque for unmarked pioneer graves, Home Coming day, and a large German language program for pioneers.
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Fredericksburg
Gillespie County
Texas
Music Study Coub
Old City
Yesteryear
Two Days Left for Gillespie County to Meet Victory Series E Quota
Victory Loan chairman Gilbert Kaderli urged Gillespie County residents to contribute to the Series E quota, noting a $50,000 gap despite over subscription of the overall target. Bonds purchased through December 31 count toward the goal. many Texas counties have already met their individual targets, and Gillespie is urged to do its share.
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Gillespians
Gilbert Kaderli
Victory Loan
Texas
Gillespie County
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Pile
Barney
Erin Danz
Richard Danz
Stonewall
Pte
North Africa
Finn
France
Germany
Ad. Hermann
Walch Addition
Joe Stebling
U. S
Parsons
Hartford
Connecticut
Niles Street Hospital
Palace
Central
Victor Keidel
Henry Lochte
Wm. Petmecky
Robert Blum
Julia Estill
Arthur Kowert
Joe Molberg
Robert Klingelhofer
Henry Hirsch
Alffred Neffendorf
Nolan Brown
Wm. Dietel
Lawrence Krauskopf
Henry Holly
Alex Frantzen
St. Mary’s Parish
Chester W. Nimitz
Heavseh
Internal Revenue Office
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