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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1947
Page
1
Fredericksburg posted its highest fire losses since 1936 in 1946-47, with 37 fires causing property damage worth $228,900. Chief causes included unattended trash, defective appliances, kerosene heaters, and improper handling of flammable liquids.
Fredericksburg church groups organized a fall shipment of winter clothing that reached Germany in May. Hans Breugst of Karlsruhe thanked Wm. Schroeder Sr, Mrs. Willie Cornell, and Arthur H. Kowert, noting German shortages, coal and materials, and seeing Ruhr area devastation. He shared interest in American life and mentioned finding a metal ruler in a jacket.
The Federal Communications Commission approved Gillespie Broadcasting Company to erect a 250 watt station in Fredericksburg on 1340 frequency with unlimited use. Walter McKay and Arthur Stehling are partners. McIntosh Radio Engineering of Washington, DC will select the site and advise on surveys and plans. Construction may take two to three months after surveys and plans, studio location not yet decided. The permit came faster after Austin group withdrew its application, restoring Fredericksburg’s first station since WTTH in the mid-1930s.
William S. Hensley, San Antonio District Attorney, will speak at Fredericksburg Lions Club Ladies Night on Wednesday July 16 at 7 30 p m at Seipp s Park. The event also installs new club officers including Elgin Heimann as president and a slate of vice presidents secretaries and directors.
Fredericksburg two banks report deposits totaling $7,198,324.43 on June 29 1946 and $6,657,314.55 on June 30 1947, the lowest since December 1946. The Fredericksburg National holds $4,485,662.72 in deposits and Security State $2,171,651.83. Loans total $1,240,186.63 with Security State at $707,455.79 and Fredericksburg National at $532,730.84.
Jaycees convene with Gillespie County Fair Association and Fredericksburg Utilities in focus. Alfred Petsch urges stockholder expansion while Alfred Petsch lauds the charter. The agriculture committee reports subscriptions totaling over 9 000 dollars toward a 45 000 dollar five year program. The plan requires 6 500 dollars annually and financing in advance. Continued on page 4.
Mrs. L. E. Downes Jr. of Pleasanton suffered critical injuries when the car driven by her husband crashed into a tree on the Austin highway near the Albert Lutheran church at 3 am. She had compound fractures of both legs and internal injuries. both he and the couple’s neighbors aided the rescue, and Sheriff Loth attributed the crash to the driver falling asleep. Mr Downes had only minor injuries.
June rainfall across the county shows wide variation with Tivydale at 5.31 inches and the Gold region at .77 inches. Western areas saw heavier rain while Fredericksburg and eastern parts were lighter. city rainfall was the second lowest in eleven years at 1.31 inches.
Dr E L Fender Jr of Austin joins the Fredericksburg Hospital and Clinic as physician and surgeon succeeding Dr H R Gaddy who leaves July 15 to tend his ill father in Lampasas. Fender and his wife and their 2 month old son move to Fredericksburg residing at 707 North Orange Street.
The year's highest temperature reached 99 degrees on Thursday, July 3, according to Mrs. Otto Arhelger. Another 98 degree day followed on Tuesday, July 9, the second-highest reading, with a trace of rain that did not settle the dust.
Federal inspection of the National Guard unit at Fredericksburg occurred Monday evening July 7 at the Armory in Park Exhibition Hall. Lt Col A G Fisher and F D Standish led officers from the Insp General's Dept. The unit's first drill is set for Wednesday at 7 p m with public attendance. The visit reviewed enlistment and service records and noted storage and orderly room needs. Capt Harper outlined plans for Federal recognition after reports.
Knopp and Metzger announce a mid-summer clearance sale at their Fredericksburg store on West Main Street. This is the first large sale since 1941 and the store’s relocation, with staff ready to assist shoppers across all departments.
Giants win four of seven games in a busy ten day stretch. They beat St. Gerard's 3 1 on June 29, dropped to Bartlett 2 1 in the Jaycee Invitation in Austin, then defeated Harper 14 3 and the Broo Medical Center Comets 12 0 in night games. The run capped by strong pitching from Max Molberg and Hug Klaerner as they head into a rest period.
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