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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1941
Page
6
Tyron Horse longtime New York Yankees first baseman and one of baseball’s most popular figures died last Monday night at his New York home after a long illness. He played fourteen seasons with the Yankees and was a fan favorite for his steady defense and hitting.
Western Auto 4 Fire Dept 24 Fat & Lean 14 Western Auto AAA 14 Jaycees 7 Mutual Lumber 8 Fire Dept 4 Fire Dept 1 AAA 11 Mutual Lbr 15 Western Auto 10. Week games include Mutual vs AAA and Fire Dept vs Fat & Lean. A son born to Mr and Mrs Henry Segner on June 3 in Gillespie County hospitals as the sole week’s birth.
A quick cleanup tip advises removing the ring around the bathtub soon after bathing. Use a soapy sponge, cloth, or brush to tackle the ring before it sets.
Elton Jordan reports the Giants shut down Stonewall last Sunday as Al Enderlin allowed three hits while Giants hitters collected fourteen safeties. The 10-0 victory marks the fifth straight league win with strong defense and timely hitting. Upcoming games feature Comfort at Kerrville and Harper at Stonewall.
The locals meet the Kelly Field Flyers of San Antonio in a non league game Sunday at 3 30. Enderlin allows 6 hits as the locals slug through a 30 hit barrage with Molberg O Schneider and Klaerner driving in runs. Enderlin fans six while Kent rings up five for the Giants.
Texas farmers and ranchers received 22 cents in extra oil lease and royalty payments for each dollar from crops and livestock and include U S Government benefit payments.
Wool shipments for a 12 month clip went to Boston and Kerrville dealers at 41 cents. Erwin Woerner reports 225000 pounds shipped last week with 300000 pounds left in his warehouse. Bulk 175000 pounds went to Winslow and Company and 50000 to the Davis Wool Company in Boston. Eric Juenke says 175000 pounds sold so far, shipped to Schreiner warehouses in Kerrville for concentration.
The Farm Security Administration will again offer long term loans to buy farms in Gillespie County for the coming year. Secretary Wickard designates the county for the program with 3 percent interest and 40 year repayment to eligible tenants, sharecroppers, and farm laborers of any race.
The Fredericksburg Publishing Co., Inc offers mimeograph paper, sten cil inks, and related supplies at their office for purchase.
Lou Gehrig, 37, famed Yankee first baseman known as the Iron Horse, dies in New York City after a long battle with ALS. He played 2130 consecutive games, won two MVP awards, starred in 34 World Series games, and helped define baseball’s golden era alongside Babe Ruth. His loss marks a historic moment for the sport and its fans.
High individual single game goes to F Heep with 253 while Leo Petsch posts 611 for the three game series. City of Fredericksburg claims high team single game with 912 and Pirates lead team three game series at 2631.
The Fredericksburg Publishing Company offers a complete line of battle and crop mortgage forms blank notes and installment mortgage forms for legal and financial needs.
Next stop Fredericksburg Drive In Station as Rubin Crenwelge, proprietor, promotes local services and inviting motorists to learn about offerings at the facility.
County records show 46 new automotive units registered in Gillespie County during May. Of these 34 were passenger cars and 12 were new trucks and commercial vehicles. The past month also saw 87 transfers of used cars.
The Texas petroleum sector now contributes more than 75 million dollars annually in state and local taxes, excluding gasoline taxes paid by individual motorists.
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