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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1946
Page
7
Fredericks Jay Social Turn Verein to select a twenty man building committee at a membership meeting tonight June 12 at 8 30 p m in Turner Hall. Sixty nine men were nominated by the board for twenty seats on the committee.
A professor laments narrow knowledge across fields while his wife explains electric light is simply operated by a switch. The exchange reveals humor about specialists and ignorance in everyday science.
Dr. Leon F. Zwiener and his family, recent movers from Fredericksburg, spent Monday in the city during their transition to Waco.
Staff Sergeant Carlos B. Young son of Mr and Mrs Charles Young Willow City received his discharge on June 10 after two years service in the Philippines overseas 17 months and stationed in Japan since September 1945 He earned the Asiatic Pacific ribbon with two battle stars the Presidential Unit Citation Combat Infantryman badge and the Good Conduct Medal and returned home after contracting chicken pox just before sailing.
Mrs. Drew Rainbot arrived in Corpus Christi after a short stay with Mr. and Mrs. Rubin Beckmann. Mrs. Beckmann accompanied her mother on the trip back for a visit.
Science announces 2,4-D Weed No More to combat poison ivy in vacation areas. Sherwin-Williams tests claim 1600 square feet can be treated for about one dollar, destroying roots and preventing rash recurrences for years.
Sunday saw the Boston Red Sox win their 10th in a row and widen their AL lead over the Yankees to eight games. The day also featured Major League ties by Mel Ott and a trio of Cardinals hitters homering in the Phillies game, while other notes covered Giants prospects and injuries at Pompton Lakes.
Leo Petsch led with a 234 in the hi game and a 181 in the three game set. Joe Kaiser and Dyas topped the hi series with strong scores as the league meet progressed.
Leon H. Feuge son of Mr and Mrs Felix Feuge enlisted in the regular Army on June 1 at the U S Army Recruiting Office in San Antonio Texas He cited educational benefits as his reason for enlisting in the Army at that location and time.
A study finds that adults become more conservative as they age. Researchers attribute this to changes in social roles, economic priorities, and risk tolerance influencing voting behavior over time.
Herman Weinheimer and son Roy of Stonewall sold fourteen registered Hereford bulls to Warren Higgins of Bastrop at strong prices. Mrs. Weinheimer and family later visited Fort Worth where Roy attended the Jack Turner Sale purchasing three more Herefords.
A cautious driver reflects on death and right of way while a family scene unfolds at a front gate. George hesitates to enter as a woman pleads, mentioning ailing parents. In the kitchen a chef reveals missing chicken pieces were used to make chicken salad by a new cook.
Victor Eckhardt Sr C, son of Mr and Mrs Otto Eckhardt, was honorably discharged from the U S Navy on June 5 at the U S Naval Personnel Separation Center in Shoemaker California.
Mutual Lumber beat City Taxi 7 to 3 and Hill County Imp 7 to 0 after a forfeit by Flig High. Next week schedule includes Durst Conoco vs City Taxi on June 12 and City Radio vs City rm 4X on June 17, with more games through June 19. The Funny Brats perform at FHS Auditorium Friday night.
A railway claim agent gathered $500 in new bills to comfort the widow of a Negro roustabout killed by a switch engine. She, dazed, said she might remarry and noted her next husband would likely be a railroad man.
Pvt John H. Braeutigam finished his basic training at Camp Crowder Missouri then departed on an eight day furlough with his parents Mr and Mrs Walter Braeutigam. He reported for duty at Percy Jones Hospital Battle Creek Michigan to train as a Medical Technician.
Residents near the southern latitudes report aurora activity visible in the night sky, commonly known as the Southern Lights or Aurora Australis, extending well beyond typical high-latitude regions.
Audience invited to see The Funny Brats perform at the FHS Auditorium Friday night. The troupe promises a lighthearted show with local talent and plenty of laughs.
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