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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1942
Page
7
A humorous feature extols Texas bravado and vastness with exaggerated lines about geography and livestock, noting larger-than-life claims about the state and its people. The piece ends with a note that it continues on page 2.
Henry Raesener, organist for First Methodist Church, will be honored at 11 a.m. services for his year of service and for composing numerous anthems. A tribute will feature several of his works, including Unto The Hills, based on Psalm 121. Raesener also writes and publishes religious songs and plays piano violin and E flat tuba.
The new Federal Credit regulations require all accounts to be paid within 60 days of the original charge. It targets those who have dragged out payments while not changing the credit extension for timely payers. The ruling emphasizes discipline in settling charges and affects how bills are handled under the updated rules.
Harper School Board named Carl Smith of Valley View Texas as superintendent for the 1942 43 term replacing E O Larkin who will join Three Rivers School. The faculty list includes Myrtle Reed Doreus Mae Haynes Blanche Fuchs Earl Smith and George Smith among others.
East-Latham wedding at Johnson City home of Rev. J H Clark Saturday afternoon united Max East and Gwen dolyn Latham with East the Round Mountain family ties. Novian ceremony at Rev J H Clark home Sunday crowned Jim Felps and Ruby Novian with plans to reside in Pleasant Hill. Local officials and residents reported weekend visits, work, and a War Stamp pledge signed by the community.
Woerner Grocery and Market marks 14 years in business with a store-wide sale from July 1 through July 4. Since 1928 the shop expanded recently adding a meat department and will switch to a cash-only system to offer bigger savings. The notice promotes a four day sale and lists numerous specials.
Sunday guests include Emil and Mrs Dietrich with Emmie Mae and Ruby and Alice Dietrich from San Antonio. Fredericksburg visitors include Carl Sultemeier and Mrs Arthur Dietrich. Correction notes Mrs Erwin Itz ill. Mrs Itz improving while Mr Erwin Itz is noted ill.
Castell area residents welcomed guests including Mr. and Mrs. Carlyle Willingham and son from San Antonio, Mrs. Elsie Willingham, and Mr and Mrs. Ervin Splitgerber of Mason. Austin visitors Paul Brown and daughter Pauline stayed with Mrs. C. H. Grote and Miss Dora, while Mrs. Ida Ebie of Los Angeles visited her parents.
The Fred ericksburg Doss road crew reports good progress and aims to finish in about four weeks if weather allows. Otto Hahn Jr. had a finger amputated after an injury on the road but is recovering well. Community notices follow including visits by local residents and windstorm crop damage. Mrs. Louis Bartlett, 71, died in San Antonio with funeral set for June 22 in the Confederate Cemetery.
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