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Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1939

Page

2

LifeGuards Tire Safety Boost Promises Big Savings

LifeGuards protect riders from sudden tire failure and claim up to 25 percent more safe tire mileage. They also outwear multiple tire sets, reducing tube costs. Compare the initial price to total savings and advantages to see overall benefit.

Western and comedy films headline Palace Theatre lineup

The Palace screens Silver on the Sage and Bulldog Drummond's Bride with Hopalong Cassidy in action and a bank robbery plot. Zenobia features Jean Parker and stars Oliver Hardy in a Gordon Douglas directed drama. It Could Happen To You and Mr Moto Takes a Vacation join the week’s schedule, while Kid From Kokomo features Wayne Morris and Pat O'Brien in lively boxing and comedy.

Hopalong Cassidy Palace Theatre Cassidy Lucky Jenkins Drummond John Howard Heather Angel Phyllis the Palace Jean Parker Hal Roach Zenobia Miss Parker Los Angeles Five Studios Gordon Douglas United Artists Oliver Hardy June Lang Billie Burke Alice Brady James Ellison Harry Langdon Stuart Erwin Gloria Stuart Richard Lane Mr. Moto Joseph Schildkraut Lione Hollywood Peter Lorre 20Th Century Fox J. P. Marquand Wayne Morris Kokomo May Robinson Pat O'Brien Maxie Rosenbloom Sidney Toler Joan Blondell Ed Brophy Miss Robson Morris Miss Blondell Jane Wymann Pat O’brien Billy Murphy

Loving County Sees Texas's Smallest Population

The 1930 census recorded Loving County as Texas’s least populous with 195 inhabitants, confirming its status among the state’s counties.

Loving County Texas

Fredericksbury Farm Loan Assn Holds Summer Meeting

Regular meeting continues from page 1 discussing Texas home demonstration work history and 25th anniversary. Speakers include Lee MadWilliams of Pedernales Electric Co op, Wilson Wade of San Saba Production Credit, and Dorman Sell of Gillespie County Conservation. Meeting covered Jan 1938 to June 1939 with emphasis on subsidies soil conservation and loan terms. Newly elected directors then chose officers: Henry Mogford president Oto Kneese vice president Chr Mathisen secretary treasurer Fred Mathisen acting secretary treasurer Louis Stehling Edward Kusnberger and W R Hansen loan committee.

Texas Lee MadWilliams Pedernales Electric Cooperative, Inc Wilson Wade San Saba Production Credit Association National Farm Loan Association Dorman Sell Gillespie County Agricultural Conservation Association Federal Land Bank Association Land Bank Commissioner Henry Mogford Oto Kneese Chr. Mathisen Fred Mathisen Actiness Louis Stehling Ku Snberger W.R. Hansen

Century plant in full bloom in pastor's yard

The century plant or agave, grown to bloom after a long growth period, shoots a 20 to 30 foot stalk with yellow lilies at its crown. The stalk dies after flowering and new sprouts arise from the old plant. the piece notes U S leadership in telecom, cars, railroads, oil, wheat, copper, and coal output.

Century Plant Pastor's United States Bracher

Social notes mark visits and bridge gatherings in Houston area

Mr and Mrs Charles Millman of Houston visited Mrs C W Feuge. San Antonio guests included Mr and Mrs T K Knopp and Mr and Mrs Werner Juenke with daughter Elizabeth. Bridge clubs hosted parties with multiple guests from Austin and Charlotte N C. Frances Knopp wed Edwin Kiehne at Peter's Hall. bridal shower and banco games featured elaborate arrangements and a bank motif gift presentation.

Charles Millman Houston C. W. Feuge T. K. Knopp San Antonio Werner Keidel Werner Juenke Elizabeth Mery Wives Contract Club Arthur Stehiing Bridge Noble Larson Edgar Ochs Lester Keyse Walter Kneche McGee Austin Joe Hanns Felix Hahn Henry Kneese Geraldyne Schoenewolf Charles Dolezal Hahn Erwin Jordan Felix Keidel Zinnias Jordan Ed Stein Alfred Petsch Eric Juenke Vera Langerhans Frank Thies Charlotte N. C F. W. Arbelger Joe Hanus Flora Mueller Norma Kessler Knippa Elsie Sagebiel William Morrow Adolf Bonn Walter Pfeil Frances Knopp Edwin Kiehne Peter’s Hall Louise Mildred Knopp James Moritz Lee Roy Crenwelge Miss Knopp Elizabeth Juenke Roy Crenwelge Miss Knop

Family visits span towns across the region

Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Schroeder Sr. spent the weekend with relatives and friends in Hallettsville. Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Bogisch and Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Klett and son visited relatives and friends in Granger. Mrs. Klett's sister Miss Viola Peschel joined them in Fredericksburg to spend her vacation there.

Wm. Schroeder, Sr Hallettsville M. L. Bogisch R. A. Klett and Son Granger

Bank Statement Filed Under Section 5211

The document presents a 1939 bank statement filed in Gillespie County Texas. It lists deposits by individuals firms and government and shows total liabilities and capital with figures for secured liabilities and capital accounts. A. L. Cameron, cashier, certifies the truth of the entry before notary Edwin O. Kiehne on July 6 1939.

United States State of Texas Gillespie I. A. L. Cameron Edwin O. Kiehne

Local Family Visits San Marcos and Corpus Christi

Mr and Mrs Louis Beyr and their daughter spent the weekend in San Marcos with Mr and Mrs Claude Evans. Mr and Mrs Edgar Kammlah and Mr and Mrs Adolf Kammlah are spending several days at Corpus Christi.

Louis Beyr San Marcos Claude Evans Edgar Kammlah Mrs Adolf Kammlah Corpus Christi

Also Mentioned on This Page

Tule Goodyear Goodyear Service Norman Bros Fredericksburg Farm Loan Assn Somal By Julia Estill Reserve District No Fredericksburg National Bank OF Fredericksburg U. S Federal Reserve Bank A. L. Cameron Edward Stein John W. Metzger Herman Usener Gillespie County Mutual Aid Insurance Ass'n Hugo Weinheimer Board OF Directors Fredericksburg Finance Company Wim. Schroeder Wyatt Mit HeEren Det Ee Seay Crest Firestone Golden Gate San Franesco Richard Crooks Margaret Peaks Alfred Wallenstein N. B.C Wim. Schroeder Jr
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