Christmas Visitors and Local News Reach Fredericksburg
A Yuletide feature highlights visits from old friends inside Fredericksburg. Alfred Brodie in Belton and Georgetown professor Charles Tansill are noted, plus Victor Ersch in California plans Army call up. Arno Wahrmund returns from Eagle Lake to work in Columbus, with updates on family moves. Local figures Halm and Moehr add community notes as hunting tallies rise. Subscribe to the Standard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. C. Callan
Washington, D. C
Alfred Brodie
Belton
Brodie
Washington
Georgtown
Arno Wahrmund
Max Wahrmund
Arno
Fredericksburg
Eagle Lake
Texas
Colorado County
Columbus
Wanrmund
Max Wahrmund, Jr
Giddings
Egon
Dallas
California
Austin
Elgin Crenwelge
Crenwelges
Fayetteville
New REUMA-RUB Heals Rheumatic Pain Quickly
Thousands suffer from rheumatism sciatica and arthritis find relief with REUMA-RUB a pleasant analgesic alcohol solution. If it does not give more relief than any external remedy the purchase price is refunded. Large bottle priced at $1.25 at druggists.
Pioneer Village To Open Soon At Highway Junction
Pioneer Village at the Mason and Junction Highways west of the city will open for limited service in January. Builders L Underwood Rowntree and M E Bobo of Houston oversee construction of a large super service station and rook center with 24 hour operation, bunk rooms, showers, and long distance lines for truckers. A modern air conditioned restaurant with a roof garden is under way, and plans call for eighty tourist court rooms south of the station with radiant heated cabins and private baths ready for spring and summer tourists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pioneer Village
Mason
Junction
L. Underwood Rowntree
M. E. Bobo
Houston
Texas Gulf
West Texas
Humble Oil and Gas
Rowntree
Humble
Every day is result day on the Standard want ad page
Everyday listings on the Standard want ad page highlight outcomes, sales, and notices as readers scan items from jobs to rentals. The page emphasizes results in a brisk, compact format, reflecting a local market cadence.
Former Residents Observe Diamond Wedding in Santone
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Mosel celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary at 2922 West Travis Street San Antonio on December 12. The couple, formerly Miss Veronica Jung, were married in Fredericksburg. Relatives include sister Mrs. Louis Dietz and brothers and sisters Mrs. August Mosel Mrs. Frank Klein and Louis Jung.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Mosel
West Travis Street
San Antonio
Mosel
Veronica Jung
Fredericksburg
Louis Dietz
August Mosel
Frank Klein
Louis Jung
Fredericksburg Yard Contest Winners Praise Civic Effort
Judges credited Fredericksburg residents for a record number of decorated homes in the annual yard contest. The report also commended Gilespie County and the Gillespie County Girl Scout District for tasteful decorations on the Court House and the Girl Scout Cabin. Public buildings were not eligible for prizes but lauded for effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benno Stehling
Hans Hannemann
Pat Pyka
H. A. Adame
Balser
Fredericksburg
Gilespie
Gillespie County
Court House
Alvin Hansen Heads Annual Fete in Laredo
Alvin Hansen named president of Washington's Birthday Celebration for its 52nd annual series of festivities in February. He is Gulf Oil Agent in Laredo and oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Hansen, living there since leaving Fredericksburg 27 years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Hansen
Laredo
Hansen
W. R. Hansen
Gulf Oil
Fredericksburg
Mrs. Schaefer Hosts Victoria Weatherford Guests
Mrs. W. H. Schaefer entertained Tuesday with guests Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Ennen and Miss Ella Struve of Victoria and Miss Julia Struve of Weatherford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Schaefer
Wm. Ennen
Ella Struve
Victoria
Julia Struve
Weatherford
Gillespie Boys Enter Livestock in Fort Worth Show
Fredericksburg youths enter four Hereford steers from Elmer Tatsch Alton Ernst Alton Oehler and Robert Kott and two Southdown lambs from Roy Ressmann and Roy Crenwelge for the Southwestern Exposition and Fat Stock Show in Fort Worth. Premiums total 3187 for the cattle and 1128 for the lambs. The 1949 Show features new departments and events including a grass judging contest for FFA and 4 H members and a special low price FFA and 4H Day January 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg
Fort Worth
Elmer Tatsch
Alton Ernst
Alton Oehler
Robert Kott
Roy Ressmann
Roy Crenwelge
Bradman Cattle
FFA
Southwest
Verne Elliott
Will Rogers Memorial Coliseum
Ole Olsen
Chic Johnson
Will Rogers Memorial Auditorium
Fencing supplies advertised by Kolmeier and Klier Co
Local ad promotes barbed and smooth wire and steel posts from Kolmeier and Klier Co. for fencing needs. Emphasizes range of fencing materials and hardware.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kolmeier & Klier Co
Four Building Permits Issued This Week
The city issued four permits this week. Crenwelge at W Creek Street received a chicken shed permit for 200 dollars, Manske on Washington Street was approved to add doors to a garage for 56.60, Langerhans on E Creek Street obtained a permit to add a room and porch for 550, and Oehler on N Hackberry Street was granted a sheet rock permit in three rooms for 175.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin H. H. Crenwelge
W. Creek Street
Albert Manske
Washington St
Fred Langerhans
E. Creek St
Albert D. Oehler
N. Hackberry
Thanks to Zions Lutheran Mixed Choir for Christmas greetings
Mr and Mrs Hilmar Weber express thanks and appreciation to the Zions Lutheran Mixed Choir for the Christmas greetings and Christmas carols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zions Lutheran Mixed Choir
Hilmar Weber
Also Mentioned on This Page
Victor Ersch
Fritz Ersch
Victor
Clarence M. Halm
Halm Equipment Company
Rudolph Martin
Hext
Halm
Mason City
Werner Moehr
George Sims
Fredericksburg Hospital
George
Thomases
Kallenberg’s Pharmacy
Sisk
Pioneer
Highway Junction
Santone
G. A. Poehlmann
Pat
Ronage
Dinner Club
Fine FC
Fredericksburg Lockers Inc. Slaughtering
Beef Wholesale
Stehling
Coats
Finest Michaels - Stern
Style - Mart
Tru-Vals
Mark Twains
Stehling’s
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