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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1944
Page
8
Public notice urges Gillespie County residents to raise 272000 by July 8 to meet the Fifth War Loan Drive quota. As chairman, the speaker appeals for immediate action, stressing prior war effort and local funds availability.
Augustine Cruz on leave from the army leads a movement to form a band for a July 30 concert. About forty volunteers have joined with rehearsals set to start in the woods, promising a notable musical event.
The Shell Pipe Line Corporation under President T Swigert and VP H H Anderson buys 10000 in 5th War Loan Bonds credited to Gillespie County. The drive shows 132.2 percent of industrial quota and 1500000 in bonds by Shell affiliates, apart from regular payroll deductions.
Members of the Gillespie County Mutual Aid Insurance Assn will hold their annual meeting on Saturday July 8 at 3 p m in the Courthouse. A report on finances progress during the year and the election of three directors is on the agenda. Expiring terms are Theodor Heep Chas J Lang and Hugo Weinheimer.
A reader offers a yearly subscription to the Standard newspaper at two dollars per year. The notice emphasizes affordability and easy enrollment for interested customers.
Gillespie County reports first six months of 1944 rainfall at 19.66 inches, well above 1943. May alone contributed 9.81 inches. June 25 saw a high of 93 degrees. City observers note June 1944 rainfall the lightest in eight years with notable local amounts from Morris Ranch Crabapple Bankersmith and others.
Clock young southpaw hurler limited the Giants to three hits and two runs in six innings as Stinson Field Pioneers beat the Giants 7 to 5 at Seipp Park. Enderlin started, but fielding errors and lapses let several runs cross. Klaerner pitched four innings of two-hit ball, while Murphy of the visitors delivered standout defensive plays.
Three people were injured in a head on collision twelve miles west of Fredericksburg on Mason Highway last Wednesday night. John Ross of San Angelo and Pleas ant C. Hicks and his wife of Amarillo were in the car. All three were taken to a local hospital. Ross had a fractured patella and other injuries. Mr. Hicks had jaw injuries and leg bruises. Mrs. Hicks had a broken leg and severe lacerations. 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 Frida E Peters for the weekend. The brief notes indicate a social gathering and extended hospitality in a small community setting.
The Gillespie Democratic Committee finalized details for the county primary to be held Saturday July 22. Election ballots will be printed, judges informed, and survey supplies requested. Judges will be mailed cards to return to service as in prior primaries. The slate includes state and district officers, enhancing interest since Texas primaries effectively nominate.
Fredericksburg and Gillespie County enjoyed a peaceful three day Fourth of July with many businesses closing for a double holiday. A large crowd witnessed the rodeo at the Fair Grounds sponsored by Bill Nettle and an unusually large turnout attended the American Legion post dance at Seipp's Hall. No disturbances or traffic accidents 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 the machinery at the cleaning establishment.
The memo lists ration stamp validity for meats fats blue vegetable stamps and sugar with indefinite or long term validity. It also notes gasoline A12 valid through September 21 and airplane shoes stamps 1 and 2 good indefinitely.
The Fredericksburg and Gillespie County Chamber of Commerce held its annual banquet and ladies night at Sunnyside Tavern marking a successful year. New directors include Dr L Feller, Henry Holy, Erwin Woerner, B H Heinen, Ewald Schaefer and Alex Mittendorf. members rose from 94 to 178. The group highlighted a civic airport effort, farmer aid, 4H work, a county descriptive booklet, and war loan drives. Lt Kenneth Brown, missing in action over Augsburg on April 28, is reported prisoner of war by the Red Cross through his wife Alvina Klaerner.
The Gillespie County Selective Service Board listed 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 as recently classified 1A are William H. Stevens Jr William T. Casper Walmar W. Langehennig and Arvey A Birck.
The War Price and Rationing Board announces T coupons for commercial vehicles pickups and trucks are ready. They may be obtained by calling for them at the board office in the basement of the courthouse.
Miss Irene Loth and Misses Maxine Peter Margaret Peter Beatrice Steh ing and Flora Lehne all from Santa Rosa school of nursing visited parents and friends during the holidays.
The Gillespie County Red Cross chapter and Fredericksburg Lions Club announce a two day mobile blood unit visit on June 12 and 13 at the Home Economics Building on the Public School campus. Bleeding hours are 10 to 12 and 1 to 4 daily with Thursday reserved for Harper residents. Registration is at the Federal Farm Loan Office 143 E Main Street 8am to 6pm and after 6pm at the Palace Theatre starting Saturday.
The City Mattress Factory relocates from E Main Street to 101 E Schubert Street in the former Marschall Mattress Factory. Proprietor Richard Hutschenreuter announces a new cleaning machine and invites the public to visit the new plant.
American ground forces seized Garapan the Saipan capital and pushed a mile and a half toward Tanapag in a general advance against Japanese forces on Saipan. Admiral Nimitz said street fighting raged there on Tuesday and that the front line now sits well north of the capital area.
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