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Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1940

Page

7

Bride-To-Be Honored With Stonewall Shower

Miss Mary Lou Weinheimer was honored with a miscellaneous shower in Weinheimer's hall hosted by Mrs. Reuben Ruebsahm Mrs. Ewald Schaefer and Miss Irene Bang. Bingo followed the gift presentation with prizes awarded to Helen Jacoby Mrs Felix Weinheimer and Herman Weinheimer. A plate lunch was served later in the afternoon.

Mary Lou Weinheimer Weinheimer’s Reuben Ruebsahm Ewald Schaefer Irene Bang Helen Jacoby Felix Weinheimer Herman Weinheimer

Visiting Pastors Attend Old Time Doss Camp Meeting

The old time Baptist camp meeting in Doss ran Thursday through Sunday with many visiting pastors speaking. In sports, Doss defeated Palo Alto 10 to 2 as Ted Mund held the Indians to two hits and Harold Jung allowed seven. Doss made three double plays. A second game saw Cyclones beat Dittmar Bros. 7 to 1. Local residents and visitors attended, with notes on attendees and upcoming play at the Doss Fair.

The Baptist Church Doss Palo Alto Ted Mund Palo Alto Indians Harold Jung Indians Mund Hilmar Jung Feuge Cyclones Dittmar Bros Jericho Doss Curtain Club Victor Stahl Hans Bergner San Antonio Stahl Schuch Redford Bergner Richard Gammenthaler Richard Kermit Florence Ganado Elizabeth Gammenthaler Harper Karl Durst Otto Spaeth

An Organization You Should Know Fire Department Is Town's Outstanding Asset

Fredericksburg's volunteer fire department is praised as the town's premier public service, with historic and modern equipment shown in photos. It notes early steam and hand pumps, a 1924 La France pumper, a Chevrolet booster, and a G M X hose truck, plus the old bell tower used for calls and practice. The piece cites contracts from 1911 with American LaFrance for a cosmopolitan steam engine and references city fire authorities.

Fire Department Fredericksburg la France Eric Juenke American la France Fire Engine Company Texas

Dry Weather Keeping Gold Farmers Busy

Dry weather keeps local farmers busy with cropping and fodder cutting as sorghum fields are tackled and land plowed. Nearby residents visit and work on homes, with Fredericksburg and San Antonio linked families socializing and traveling for events and daily tasks.

Fish Fry at Camp River View Hosts Gipsons Ranch Event

Mr. and Mrs. George Gipson entertained friends at a Sunday fish fry on their Camp River View ranch. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Herman Jenschke and families, the Mauldins, the Lewis family, and others. Visitors from Burnet and Austin joined local residents in Johnson City scenes as ill health and travel updates are noted.

George Gipson Camp River View Herman Jenschke Ed Mauldin Stafford Mauldin Buford Lewis George Gopson O. Connell Johnson City Lindsay Twidwell Henry L. H. Boles G. Levander Austin Vance Tyson

Harper 4-H Club Boys Celebrate In Reservation

The Reservation barbecue on the past Saturday drew attendees from surrounding counties. The 4-H Club celebration featured an well-arranged afternoon program and praise for sponsors. Mrs. Alton Fairchild, formerly Miss Lorine Edwards, was honored with a gift party at the home of Mr and Mrs Oliver Fairchild. Hostesses were Mesdames Chester Moses and Archie Shirley. About 80 guests enjoyed gifts and refreshments. Out of town guests included Mrs L E Zoloske Mrs Fritz Strube and Mrs Arthur Edwards of Kerrville.

Alton Fairchild Lorine Edwards Oliver Fairchild Chester Moses Archie Shirley L. E. Zoloske Fritz Strube Arthur Edwards Kerrville

Contributor Gives Views Names Seven Candidates Locally Favored

The editor lists preferred candidates for several offices in the Democratic Primary. The piece notes no position on the governor or lieutenant governor races, reflecting the paper’s practice of endorsing multiple local contenders while withholding a governor race stance. The note ends with a continuation reference to Page 4.

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