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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1944
Page
8
Cpl. Emmett Rhoden, 23, of Kerrville, died in action on Saipan. He was a member of the Second Marine Corps, and word was received by his parents Mr. and Mrs. B. E. Rhoden.
Local notes report visits and travels of Harper residents including the Mosels Cottle and Lumpkins families. A baby girl born July 20 to Omer and wife is mentioned along with relatives across Texas and Louisiana. Sgt Howard Cottle is home on furlough and several kin are visiting in Harper and surrounding towns.
Admiral Chester W. Nimitz expressed appreciation for a watercolor sketch of his birthplace, the old Henke home in Fredericksburg, drawn by Professor Samuel E. Gideon of the University of Texas. He thanked Gideon and asked to convey good wishes to Dr. Keidel, recalling early local companions.
Lon L. Nasom of Austin, district manager of the Office of Defense Transportation, told operators that proper maintenance could affect eligibility for new equipment. The agency plans inspections of old trucks slated for replacement to verify maintenance quality and curb abuse. Poor tire results and irregular lubrication signal heavy overloads and unsafe operation, while frequent new part requests hint at abuse.
Mrs. Albert Peschel aged 51, native of Fredericksburg, died in Temple Hospital while living in Kerrville. Survived by husband five daughters father William Wehmeyer Center Point sister Mrs C F Limburger three brothers Arnold Wehmeyer Seguin Gus Wehmeyer San Antonio Alvin Wehmeyer Fredericksburg. Funeral held Saturday July 15. Grand Lodge officers George Haessler and Carl Biebers visited Fredericksburg Monday en route to Gillespie County chapters.
Edison Street Methodist youth hosted a Friday night program in Willow City. Local families and visitors from Kerrville San Antonio Fredericksburg and Brady were noted at various gatherings during the week. Rev Paul A Weiss will conduct a short revival meeting at Edison Street church.
The Willow City Methodist Church invites everyone to a Thursday night gathering. The note welcomes Mr. and Mrs. Simon to the community and mentions their move to the Harry Pfeil residence. Jewel Beans of Corpus Christi visits her sister Mrs. Marlin Althaus. Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Renick visited Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Lawrence Wednesday.
Shop for relief with 82.65 men’s sandals and tan Remeos at Sterling Bros. A midweek display highlights non rationed footwear offering comfort and style for men.
Classified note from Fredericksby Publishing Co offering air envelopes and air mail stationery for sale. Compact listing with likely location mentions and simple transaction intent.
The War Production Board reports 1944 war expenditures at 89.9 billion dollars, up from 75.1 billion in 1943, a near twenty percent rise. Total wartime outlays from July 1, 1940 to June 30, 1944 amount to 199.9 billion dollars.
For sale paper fasteners paper clips thumb tacks bulldog clips and staples advertised by Fredericksburg Publishing Co.
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