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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1944
Page
1
Public notice urges Gillespie County residents to raise 272000 by July 8 to avoid first failure in duty, stressing past wartime record and immediate action needed to meet the quota. County chairman transfers responsibility to the people to ensure success.
Special item notes Mr Augustine Cruz on leave from the army leads plans to form a band in Fredericksburg with about forty volunteers. Rehearsals start soon, to be held in the woods, and a July 30 surprise concert is promised.
Shell Pipe Line Corporation under president T. E. Swigert and VP H. H. Anderson buys 10000 in 5th War Loan Bonds allocated to Gillespie County. The drive yields 132.2 percent of industrial quota. total corporate and affiliate purchases exceed 1.5 million, beyond payroll deductions.
Members of the Gillespie County Mutual Aid Insurance Assn will hold their annual meeting Saturday July 8 at 3 p m in the Courthouse. On the agenda are a financial report for the year, progress during the past year and the election of three directors. Expiring terms belong to Theodor Heep Chas J Lang and Hugo Weinheimer.
The notice invites readers to subscribe to the Standard at a yearly rate of two dollars. It highlights affordability and urges action to secure ongoing delivery. The short pitch emphasizes value and continuity of the newspaper service.
Weather observers report 19.66 inches of rain in the first half of 1944 in Gillespie County, led by May’s 9.81 inches, far above 11.75 inches in the same period of 1943. June highs reached 93 degrees as several communities logged notable rainfall amounts.
Stinson Field Pioneers beat the Giants 7 to 5 at Seipp Park on Independence Day. Clock young pitched six scoreless innings after a rough start by Dudzinski, while Al Enderlin began well but fielding errors hurt him. Skipper Klaerner finished four innings holding the visitors to two hits and one run. Murphy of the Giants delivered standout defensive plays.
Three people were injured in a head on collision twelve miles west of Fredericksburg on Mason Highway last Wednesday night. The car carried John Ross of San Angelo and Pleasant C Hicks of Amarillo. all were taken to a local hospital. Ross had a fractured patella and multiple lacerations. Hicks suffered jaw injuries and bruises. Mrs Hicks had a fractured leg and severe facial and arm injuries. Both cars were demolished.
Messrs M F Pyka August Pyka and Mr and Mrs V B Pyka visited with their mother and other relatives at Bandera on the 4th.
Mr and Mrs Gerd Peters John Arnold and Frank Arnold Jr of El Campo were guests of Miss Friday Peters over the weekend.
Gillespie Democratic Committee finalized plans for the July 22 county primary. Ballots to be printed, election judges notified, and supplies ordered. Judges will receive mailings asking continued service. A full slate of state and district offices to be decided, boosting interest as Texas nominating through primaries is effectively election.
Fredericksburg and Gillespie County enjoyed a quiet three day 4th with many businesses closed for a double holiday. A large crowd attended the rodeo at the Fair Grounds sponsored by Bill Nettle and a big turnout joined the July 4th dance by the Louis Jordan Post of the American Legion at Seipp's Hall. No disturbances or incidents were reported by local peace officers.
Bill Rausch proprietor of Tip Top Cleaners announced the shop will reopen for business on Monday July 17 after remaining closed this and next week for repairs to cleaning machinery.
Meats and fats red stamps A through 78 valid indefinitely. Processed fruits vegetables blue stamps A8 through 78 and A5 valid indefinitely. Sugar stamps 30 31 32 valid for five pounds indefinitely plus sugar 40 for five pounds through February next year. Gasoline A 12 coupons valid through September 21. Shoes airplane stamps 1 and 2 valid indefinitely.
Fredericksburg and Gillespie County Chamber of Commerce held its annual banquet and ladies night at the Sunnyside Tavern marking a successful year. New directors elected include Dr. L Feller and others while membership rose from 94 to 178 through an active drive and civic projects. Lt Kenneth Brown, missing in action over Augsburg April 28, is reported prisoner of war via the Red Cross, linking to the local Klaerner family.
The Gillespie County Selective Service Board lists 18 year olds who registered in June. Names include Alex W. Ransleben Melvin L. Burrer Nathan C. Johanson Leonard R. Wisian Lee Roy Itz Orville Gammenthaler Harry H. Barsch. Also listed are recent 1A classifications William H. Stevens Jr William T. Casper Walmar W. Langehennig Arvey A Birck.
War Price and Rationing Board announces T coupons for commercial vehicles including pickups and trucks are ready. Call to arrange pickup at the board office located in the basement of the courthouse.
Misses Irene Loth Maxine and Margaret Peter Beatrice Steh ing and Flora Lehne of Santa Rosa school of nursing spent the holidays with their parents and friends.
The Gillespie County American Red Cross and Fredericksburg Lions Club sponsor a two day mobile blood unit at the Home Economics Building on the Public School campus July 12 and 13. Bleeding hours are 10 to 12 and 1 to 4 daily with Thursday reserved for Harper residents. Donor screening relaxed. those with recent shots, extractions or menstruation may donate after registering at the Federal Farm Loan Office or Palace Theatre.
The City Mattress Factory relocates from E Main Street to the Marschall Mattress Factory building at 101 E Schubert Street. Richard Hutschenreuter announces installation of a new cleaning machine and invites the public to visit the new plant.
American ground troops seized Garapan the Saipan capital and pushed 1.5 miles inland toward Tanapag as Admiral Nimitz announced street fighting in the city. The front extends north with Japanese forces holding a western neck region. Nimitz also noted the heaviest Pacific casualties to date from Saipan fighting between June 15 and 23.
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