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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1948
Page
7
A Texas plainsman remarks that mountain climbing offers a clearer overlook of the expansive plains below. He hints at a simple practical aim rather than sport or conquest.
Chester Smokey Klaerner announces resignation as head coach of Fredericksburg High School Hillbillies. The district seeks a successor as several applicants already submitted, with a decision expected soon. Klaerner led the team for thirteen seasons earning seven district titles and a 1940 regional crown.
Hill Country League results show Seipp's 8 Camp Stanley 2, Stonewall 8 Ingram 3, Harper 9 Blanco 6 forfeit. Next Sunday Harper at Seipp's, Stanley at Ingram, Listerdale at Blanco (forfeit) Stonewall Of day. Line score details Seipp's 8 Camp Stanley 2. Also music about foreign policy and an advertisement from Central Motor Co.
A dense list of civic and club meetings from June 16 to July 11 in Fredericksburg. Dates cover the C of C board, Boy Scouts, Veterans groups, St Mary’s Alumni, Masons, Farm Home Administration, American Legion, Lions Club, Chamber of Commerce, Ed Fenton, baseball tryouts, race meets, Jaycees, HermAn Sons, Eastern Star, Volunteer Fire Dept, Public School trustees, Gillespie County Fair board, and local shooting event at Grapetown.
In a mixed standings snapshot the meet reports high game by Rich Hutschenreuter at 229 and high three game total 610 while Carl Kott leads high average at 183. Teams listed include Palace Theatre Oak Grove BarBQ and Hill Country Ins Co with scattered scores and participant names across a local bowling event.
Ladies Ten-Pin invites sign ups for a new bowling series starting June 23. Contact Fritzie Gold Olie Juenke or Isabel Kordzik before June 2. High averages list Isabel Kordzik 167 and 499 for three games with a high game of 179.
Our shop has the necessary equipment and the experienced men who can do a first class job of repairing on any model or make car. Call on us today. All work guaranteed.
The San Marcos Blue Sox visit Jimmie Pyka Field in Fair Park for a Sunday 3 p.m. showdown with the Giants. A win ties for first in the league and triggers a playoff to decide the first half winner and a possible all-star game at Pyka Field on July 4. Second half play starts Sunday June 11 with Luling joining the league.
Mutual Lumber Co. vs White House was postponed on June 10. White House defeated Stehling Bros. C 8 to ? on June 14. Mutual Lumber 26 beat National Guard 9 on June 15. Next week schedule includes City Radio vs Klaerner's Park on Thursday June 17 and National Guard vs Klaerner's Park on Monday June 21. City residents Mr and Mrs Arche Geistweidt spent time in San Antonio Austin and San Marcos visiting daughter Evelyn at Southwest Texas State Teachers College.
Comal Valley League results from last Sunday show Selma defeating Alamo Heights 6 to 5 in 12 innings. Schertz versus Fredericksburg was postponed to June 27. Next Sunday’s schedule lists San Marcos at Fredericksburg and Selma at Schertz with Alamo Heights off-day.
About 1200 spectators watched a donkey baseball game at Seipp's Ball Park last Wednesday. Fredericksburg VFW and Comfort VFW tied 2 to 2 with all players knocked down at least once. A Fredericksburg VFW business meeting is set for Thursday night in the Old Courthouse.
Mrs Ira Kercheville of San Antonio and her nephew LeRoy Lewis spend the summer at the Lewis Ranch in a local scene that highlights family visits and seasonal stays.
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