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Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1939

Page

5

Texas Agricultural Outlook Shows Wheat, Wool and Market Trends

The May forecast places winter wheat at 516 million bushels with a 231 million bushel shortfall from last year, while spring wheat stands at 184 million and oats at 955 million. Texas sheep reach 9.4 million head with wool output around 75.6 million pounds, feeding a $31.16 million agricultural income. Wool prices may firm. market reports from San Antonio show steady hog receipts with top bids around 6.35 dollars for select pigs.

United States West Texas Texas

Livestock Market Report Shows Mixed Feeder and Cattle Trade

Feeder pigs around five dollars and calves near five dollars head. Cattle receipts estimated with 500 head calves and 1 100 head stock. Early trading softer than Monday though light receipts support. Maturing steers scarce with some 1 225 pound cattle at 8 65. Fed yearlings 7 50 to 9 50. Low grade cows 3 50 to 4 25, plain cows 4 50 to 5 50, good cows 5 50 to 6 00. Bulls 4 75 to 6 25. Slaughter calves scarce 8 50 to 9 50, plain calves 5 00, stocker calves 8 50 to 11 00, light 141 pound steers to 12 00. Stocker yearlings 7 00 to 8 00. Sheep receipts about 100 head, market steady. Wethers 2 75 down, 106 pound lot 3 15. Stocker yearlings 4 00, 51 pound lambs to 5 40.

San Antonio Visitor Traveled to Fredericksburg

John Ostrow of San Antonio visited friends in Fredericksburg on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Schmidt and Mr. Lawrence Schmidt returned to their homes in Los Angeles, California.

John Ostrow San Antonio Fredericksburg Jimmie Schmidt Lawrence Schmidt Los Angeles, California Edward G. Robinson Palace Theatre United States New York Los Angeles Panama Canal Zone Leon G. Turreu G-Man Warner Bros Rowena Schmidt Carpenter Hazel K. Stiebeling Bureau of Home Economics United States Department of Agriculture

Baptist W M A Meeting Highlights Hospital Mission Work

The Baptist W M A met on May 31 to observe a program on Southern Baptist Hospitals. Members and four visitors joined a Towel Shower for Memorial Hospital Houston. Mrs. O K Nix led The Great Commission and the Ministry of Healing with readings from Matthew and Luke and prayers.

The Baptist W.M.A Southern Baptist Memorial Hospital Houston O. K. Nix Harold Leitz Burns Nix Southern Baptist Hospital of New Orleans Heinen Emil Langehennig

Roosevelt Third Term Talk Gathers Momentum Across Nation

Political figures speculate on a possible third term for President Roosevelt as Democrats debate nominees for 1940. Roosevelt silent on the idea while his San Francisco trip starting June 13 could influence party strategy and candidate choices between Vice President Garner and the President.

Camp Stanley San Antonio Washington Duncan Field War Department Leon Springs King Duchess of Kent Belgrave Square London George VI U. S Supreme Court U.S. Supreme Court U.S No. 1 CIO Jersey City Hague Agricultural Department Roosevelt San

British Submarine Thetis Sinks Killing 99 Sailors Off England

Following the Squalus disaster, the British submarine Thetis sank off England last week with 99 seamen dead. A flooded torpedo tube is blamed for the loss, with four men escaping using a diving helmet.

U. S Thetis England

Brown’s Daughter to Wed Famous Suitor

A local whisper confirms Brown’s daughter will marry a well known suitor. The town buzzes over the engagement as families prepare for the upcoming knot tying event with community interest centered on Brown and the groom.

Engagement Ring Keepsakes and Changing Feelings

Jane explains breaking off her engagement with George due to altered feelings. She keeps the engagement ring because her feelings toward the ring remain unchanged, highlighting a contrast between personal sentiment and relationship status.

Jane George Kate

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