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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1941
Page
9
Minnie the doe at a Houston brewery has delivered a fifth consecutive pair of twin fawns each spring in the 5200 block of Polk. The newborns, two days old, are pictured with Walter Wiebusch the chief engineer holding them.
Mr J C Stewart of Sandy and Miss Lillian Fawcett of Johnson City were married Thursday at the bride's home in Johnson City Rev A H Bankett conducted the ceremony The groom is a Johnson City High School graduate and local ranchman The bride, a teacher from Johnson City, will reside in Sandy after their honeymoon and await their new home completion in Sandy Hannover.
Albert News notes a rainy week boosts river fishing with reports of good luck. Visitors Felix Pehl and Mil dred went to Fredericksburg. Emil Wilke returned from San Antonio after two weeks with his sister. Henry Wilke suffered a loss of about 30 head of young sheep to an unknown disease despite effort. Mr and Mrs Alfred Novian and son Allen visited.
W G Ricketts dislocated his shoulder and sustained bruises when the horse he rode ran under a tree and threw him.
The June 21 1941 Doss Improvement Club meeting listed 21 members present. Items approved included painting the cold drink stand and tabernacle, with Otto Spaeth Sam Rode and Paul Sauer hired to oversee painting. Committees named for the community Fair include a Barbecue group led by Henry Baethge Jr Sam Rode and Emil.
Mrs Althaus and Mrs Immel entertained at Willow Sunday evening. About eighteen attended the Sunday School class party with punch and cake. Mr and Mrs Clemens Immel hosted their niece and nephew Roy and Vera Jean Immel of San Antonio at a play party with about sixty guests. Mrs Marlin Althaus directed games and the Pressler boys sang several numbers. Punch lemonade cake and doughnuts were served. All reported an enjoyable time.
General J Watt Page states registrants with multiple residences on July 1 may list one as their home to determine local board jurisdiction. He notes October 16 1940 confusion over where to list a legal versus temporary dwelling and that changes are prohibited. The July 1 form will include a residence space allowing registrants to select freely.
Late Saturday two cars collided at a sharp corner on the Luckenbach Blanco road near Grape Creek. Occupants in one car included Harvey Boos his mother Alfred Jung and daughter of Sisterdale, while Arthur Brodbeck drove the other car. The crash was caused by obstructed visibility from bushes. No serious damage or injuries beyond minor ones. Mr and Mrs Pete Weber and
Castell residents report Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Leifeste and their baby daughter from San Antonio spent the weekend visiting relatives while their son Leroy Jr. stays through the summer. Mrs. Karl Kunz and her son Arthur Kunz of Somerset arrived Wednesday to visit.
A massive Harper turnout filled the W O W Annual Barbecue and Rodeo with a morning Harper vs Fredericksburg baseball game and a parade led by the Harper Volunteer Fire Department. The W H Stevens Sr rodeo featured steer riding calf roping and goat roping followed by a Bein's Hall dance. In a separate note, infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Byrd died after living only hours. funeral services were held and burial followed in Harper cemetery.
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