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Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1940

Page

2

It Happened This Week Ouster Trial In Austin

A sensational ouster case tracks the attempt to remove Dr W J Johnson from his post at the San Antonio state hospital. The Texas Board of Control presides as defense and prosecution spar over fitness and immoral conduct claims.

Austin Johnson House of Representatives Washington Agriculture Department House Roosevelt Constance Bennett Anita Louise Chicago Chicago Loop

Four Injured In Accidents During Week

A week of mishaps left four individuals injured from Willow City and area incidents. Jim Smith, 19 months, burned his right hand after falling into a fireplace and required town medical care. Bernhard Fiedler fractured a vertebra in a fall and stayed several days in hospital before going home. Charlie Leyendencker broke a right leg after slipping on a city sidewalk in cold weather and later received hospital treatment. Homer Alexander injured his back and ligaments when he fell from a horse, then was treated at a local hospital.

Jim Smith Frank Smith Willow City Bernhard Fiedler Charlie Leyendencker Homer Alexander Alexander

Schuch Takes First Solo Flight At Dallas School

Francis Schuch son of Mr and Mrs Charles Schuch of this city and a Love Field army flying school student in Dallas took his first solo flight last Saturday. He will remain at the Dallas school for several months before a transfer to advanced training at Randolph Field San Antonio in the spring.

Schuch Dallas Francis Schuch Charles Schuch Love Field Army Flying School Francis Randolph Field San Antonio

Brotherhoods Elect New Officers

The Fredericksburg Conference of Lutheran Brotherhoods held its annual meeting at Bethany Lutheran church. Newly elected officers for the next year are Nolan Brown president Geo W Schuessler vice president August D Stahl secretary treasurer and Felix Lehne reporter. The Conference Brotherhood includes Llano and Crabapple Fredericksburg Zions and Bethany. Mason and Kerrville have organized new Brotherhoods and may join soon.

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County health nurse urged as worthy Gillespie project

The Fredericksburg American Red Cross proposes a partial contribution to a $1250 target while the Commissioners Court may cover the remainder. The article argues county funds for a health nurse are worthwhile to teach hygienic living, find disabled residents, and improve overall health in Gillespie County.

Fredericksburg The American Red Cross Commissioners Court Coun Gillespie County

Home Of Oxford Resident Burns

Dave Riley of Oxford on Llano road Llano County lost his home to a fire last week. The blaze destroyed his dwelling and the cause is undetermined with the elderly resident left with nothing.

Oxford Burns Dave Riley Llano Road Llano County

Eddie Ochs Rejoins Friends After Health Recovery

Eddie Ochs, confined to a hospital and home for weeks after surgery, enjoyed the spring weather this week and went out with friends to socialize.

Eddie Ochs

Piesly Wirsly Sponsors Americanism Contest

Piggly Wiggly stores nationwide sponsor a patriotic contest titled I'm glad I'm an American. Entries require grabbing an entry plank at a local store and completing the sentence. A total of $1,000 will be awarded in six cash prizes.

Piesly Wirsly United States Alaska Hawaii H.c.mater Fredericksburg

Krankenhaus to home for editor Klett after ten weeks

R. F. Klett editor of Wochenblatt and Stand ard was moved from a local hospital to his sister Mrs. De Ottens home after ten weeks confinement. Family notes indicate he has improved greatly and is on the road to recovery.

Klett The Wochenblatt and Standard de Ottens Bob

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