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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1926
Page
1
The 40th Gillespie County Fair set for August 20-22, 1926 features a new grandstand with 2500 seating, modern livestock sheds with feed lofts, and stalls for 40-50 racehorses. Geo Ehlinger reports early exhibitor commitments from 6 communities. officials plan booster trips to Junction and other towns through July to attract more participation.
The Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce received six to ten inch black bass from the State Fish Hatchery near Kerrville for restocking the Pedernales River. Hatchery officials say the fish will spawn next spring and be more valuable for restocking. About twenty thousand fish have been received since January 1 1926.
Zion's Lutheran Church will mark Independence Day on Monday July 5 at Alfred Klaerner's Pecan Grove Live Oak. A morning service followed by an afternoon program by the League of the congregation. All are warmly invited.
Father Robling joins Robert Moritz and Vera Kolmeier in marriage at St Marys Catholic Church g with relatives present. The couple depart for San Angelo in a Gardner Sedan, aided by Rogers of San Antonio, and will reside in Fredericksburg after their honeymoon.
Miss Annie Lehne formerly of Fredericksburg now of San Antonio married Mr J E Stark of San Antonio Texas last Friday. After the ceremony they returned to Fredericksburg to visit relatives and friends as the Standard offers best wishes for a happy and prosperous married life.
Justice of the Peace Tanner united Miss Rosa Peter daughter of Mr and Mrs Wm Peter with Mr Walter Rischner son of Mr and Mrs August Rischner in marriage on the fifteenth of last month. Both are residents of the Petersburg community. Congratulations are extended for a happy married life.
Postmaster A Ht Kneese announces changes in Fredericksburg train and mail service effective Sunday June 27 1926 Mail leaves the office on Sunday at 800 am Monday at 115 pm daily except Sunday and Monday at 900 am Mail arrives Sunday at 1210 pm Monday at 550 pm and all other days at 145 pm.
The fourth annual Luther Leagues of the western district met in Llano on July 27 with 24 delegates two ministers and over a hundred visitors present. Delegates represented Albert Mason Doss Evangelical and Zion s leagues of Fredericksburg and Llano and Castell and Crabapple sent visitors.
The Chamber of Commerce annual banquet was held June 23 at Turn Verein Hall marking the end of the fiscal year and officers terms. Visitors included Hilmar Triesch mayor Pete Noon and county clerk Fred Pfeuffer. Alf P. C. Petsech hosted the event with Max J. Bierschwale presiding over the business session. The report by Secretary Keller praised finances with a healthy balance. New officers were elected including Bierschwale as president and Lchroeder as vice president. The entertainment committee earned thanks for a fine meal and program. Coffee and ice tea were donated by Sunset Coffee Company.
A July Fourth church program lists speakers and songs. H W Koenig leads Freedom lecture with choir and congregation participation. The schedule includes scripture readings, prayers, a biography, declamation, and benediction by Rev. Radetzky.
The Gillespie County Fair announces the fair catalog for August 22 2021 is on press and will be finished within fourteen days. Farmers and stockmen should obtain a catalog when ready. Prizes and ribbons offered exceed those in prior years. Miss Aelfy Franz and Mr Felix Dye and wife of San Antonio visited Fredericksburg last weekend.
A Sunday program at the local fair grounds features the Fredericksburg Concert Band in a band concert, public speaking by Anton Moursand and John H. Boyle for Dan Moody at 1 45 PM, a Fredericksburg Giants vs Gulf Oilers baseball game, horse races, and evening events at Empire Pavilion Peter's Opera House and Turner Hall with moving pictures and dances.
The R G Striegler building beside Juenke Schoene Wolf now houses J E Weaver after remodeling. Weaver ran Empire Picture Hall last year and promises top quality pictures. The first show at the new site is Friday July 2nd.
Commander Chester W. Nimitz grandson of Chas. H. Nimitz and nephew of Charles Nimitz from Fredericksburg with high naval honors at Annapolis is appointed Professor of Naval Science in the new naval branch of the ROTC at the University of California. Lieutenant Ernst U. Gunther commander of the destroyer Summer will be his assistant.
The Evangelical Luther League presented The Prodigal Son at the High School Auditorium on Thursday night. Amateur actors drew an attentive crowd of record size, with Mrs Konzack, the male choir, and Weber's Orchestra providing musical interludes and cultural polish.
A Saturday closing transferred ownership of the Travelers Cafe from Joe Kais er to L. N. Moore of Comfort and W T Tarver of Kerrville. The new owners are seasoned cafe operators and plan an up to date operation. Local welcome extended.
The City Cafe introduces all night service and a free watch wake up. The nearby Standard Motor Company has long provided similar hours. As cities grow busier, late hours and 24 hour wakeups become common, benefiting customers needing sleep timing.
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