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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1943
Page
4
The Horse and Mule Association of America reports horses and mules remain essential, noting few working-age animals per farm. It calls for breeders to raise suitable stock, warns against faults, and highlights rising prices and scarcity due to wartime conditions.
The Coleman Democrat urges readers to re assess War Bond contributions amid rising national income and war costs. It emphasizes family participation, noting many households can save 30 percent or more of income when multiple earners contribute, and stresses aligning payroll savings with wartime needs.
Local dispatch lists Gillespie County residents serving in U S Navy and Army during World War II. Ensign Karl Kappus reports Pacific service after naval commission. Seaman 2-c Clinton Stork is at sea in the Pacific. Lt F N Grote stationed on a South Pacific island enjoys citrus, movies, PX and local life. Pvt Harvey F Solbrig on 10 day furlough at home returns to Drew Field Florida. Corporal Wm Maurer visits from Camp Van Dorn. Jack M Stevens named midshipman at Annapolis after time in Kerrville. Pvt Oscar Krauskopf at Camp Roberts. Pvt Andrew Kuenemann arrives overseas. Pvt Jack Nixon ferries at Love Field. Sgt Bruno Metzger on leave from Camp Barksdale. Lt Calvin Hibler visiting. Ensign Robert Kaderli sent to West Coast after Notre Dame training. August Eberle to Tulane for Navy duties. Lonnie Zwiener to Marine Corps training at Southwestern University. Sec Robert Mund injured at Camp Adair Oregon notes recovery planned.
A quotation on excellence as earned through labor and steady effort. It compares progress to a clock hand that moves hourly toward a goal, often so slow as to go unseen. The text attributes the idea to Sir Joshua Reynolds.
The Mary Martha Society of Bethany Lutheran Church met at Mrs. Gus Friedrichs home for a devotional and social session led by Rev. T M Hang. Fifteen members answered roll call with Bible verses and planned fancy work for sale later. Visitors welcomed included Mrs Alvin Alberthal Mrs Alvin Baethge and Mrs Robert Klein.
A UT Bureau of Economic Geology map of a northeastern Gillespie County area shows deposits of chromite asbestos and serpentine. Director E H Sellards announced the map is available for general distribution to researchers and the public.
Miss Mary Louise Kordzik visits her aunt and uncle Reverend G. W. Elmore in Houston Texas during a family stay with no further details available.
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