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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1946
Page
6
The civilian garbed Jeep, adaptable for farm and city use, is on show and for sale at Heil Motor Co in Fredericksburg. Manager Dick Schumann invites interested buyers to visit the showroom for a demonstration.
The explorer Christopher Columbus embarked on four separate ocean crossings seeking new lands. His first voyage in 1492 opened sustained European contact with the Americas. Subsequent trips expanded Spanish claims and exploration.
Earl J. Treibs is named operator of Uptown Station and Grocery on West Main Street on February 1. The business will continue to offer Gulf Gel and Oil and a full grocery line including bread cakes candies and tobacco with focus on top notch service.
Mrs. Bonn's Cold Drink Stand relocates to the former City Mattress Factory building near City Tire Store downtown. Chas. Pape now operates the establishment for Mrs. Bonn, announced this week.
February 6 event invites all attendees to a Soil Conservation Program held in the High School Auditorium with a cash attendance prize. Hill Country Implement Co. promotes the event and welcomes participation.
Promoter Mike Jacobs laments no ringside seats for the Joe Louis vs Billy Conn bout in New York on June 19. The National Baseball League marks its 70th anniversary as teams stay financially sound. Notre Dame beats Kentucky 46 47 in a late rally. Charley Gehringer retires from baseball after Navy discharge. Fredericksburg High School hoops sweep Comfort teams with girls and boys wins, including the A and B squads.
Mason High School hosted a trio of victories as FHS acceded 32 11 in girls action 19 5 in the boys B contest and 33 13 in the boys A game The boys B team faces Stonewall High School in tonight’s finale at home The Hill billies set to play Llano Thursday in Mason for the Mason Invitation Tournament through Saturday night
Mr and Mrs F F Nesesta, long-time residents of Fredericksburg, have moved to 1527 Schley Avenue in San Antonio. He will continue as an agent for Lutheran Mutual Life Insurance Company, noting the city’s central location benefits his district duties.
Mason and Marble Falls High Schools joined football district 32 A this week along with Burnet to form an eight team circuit for the 1946 season. The new members, previously in Class B, were invited by district officials who expect a banner fall as each school faces seven district games. The district also includes Fredericksburg Llano Lampasas San Saba and Goldthwaite with a scheduling meeting set in Llano next week.
Baltimore Maryland became the first American city to establish gas lighting in 1816 marking a milestone in urban energy history. The development secured a model later adopted by many cities nationwide.
Parents invited to a meeting at the Nimitz Hotel Ballroom on Saturday February 2 at 2 pm to discuss starting a local dancing school. Miss Shirley Potter from Austin will teach tapping toe acrobatic and ballroom for ages three and up, with classes for adults as well. If unable to attend contact Mrs Walter McKay at phone 396.
Centennial plans proceed with eighteen committees. Tom Matin chairs the Homecoming panel announcing aides including Mrs. Robert Blum Miss Julia Estill and Mayor Joe Molberg. L. H. Krauskopf leads the parade group naming Mrs. Alfred Neffendorf Miss Ella Gold and Leo Tomlinson among others.
Palace Theatre manager Walter Knoche faced theft of a milk bottle collection during a March of Dimes drive. The culprit took the bottle and its contents amid a Sunday rush. Knoche offered a personal check to cover the loss.
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