Calf Winners at 11th Annual Fat Stock Show
Top honors went to Alton Ernst and his Grand Champion heavy weight calf at the 11th annual Fat Stock Show. Stanley Grona earned the Reserve Champion, with other heavyweight winners Ray Herbert, Martin Koennecke, Theo Phil Koennecke and Alton Ernst. Lightweight class winners included John Sagebiel Elbert Grona and Stanley Grona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alton Ernst
Stanley Grona
Ray Herbert
Martin Koennecke
Theophil Koennecke
John Sagebiel
Elbert Grona
Group Takes Preinduction Physical Monday in San Antonio
A group of Golespie County men underwent their preinduction physical examination at the induction center in San Antonio. Participants included Felix P. Petsch Dorman I Wright Edgar Kamm lah C C Higginbotham Edwin Lindig Jr Max Vorauer Ad Morquecho and Max W Hopf.
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Golespie County
San Antonio
Felix P. Petsch
Dorman I. Wright
Edgar Kammlah
C. C. Higginbotham
Edwin Lindig, Jr
Max Vorauer
Ad. Morquecho
Max W. Hopf
Alfred Duecker Attends Firestone Meeting in San Antonio
Alfred Duecker attended a meeting of the Firestone Tire and Rubber Company in San Antonio on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Duecker
Firestone Tire and Rubber Company
San Antonio
Fishing season closes today in Gillespie County
The fishing season ends today March 1 for three months in Gillespie and surrounding counties Mason Kendall Bandera Edward Real and Sutton. The season will reopen on June 1.
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Gillespie County
Gillespie
Mason
Kendall
Bandera
Edward
Real
Sutton
Miss Klingelhoefer to Spend Weekend With Parents
Miss Mary Louise Klingelhofer, UT senior, will spend the weekend between semesters with her parents Mr and Mrs R W Klingelhofer.
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Mary Louise Klingelhoefer
University of Texas
R. W., Klingelhoefer
Gillespie County 4th War Loan Drive Tops 433000
Final totals show Gillespie County sold 433000 in war bonds, surpassing its 350000 quota by 83000. County Chairman Fred Mathi sen thanked banks solicitors committee members and rally volunteers for their help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie County
Fred Mathisen
Winners Named in Saturday 4-H Fat Stock Show
Alton Ernst won the Grand Championship in the 11th Gillespie 4-H Club Fat Stock Show. The light weight class saw Stanley Grona as the reserve champ. The event, held near Fredericksburg, drew large crowds for judging and auction, with strong lamb showings and top honors for Paul Marquardt in lambs.
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Alton Ernst
Stanley Grona
Theophil Koennecke
Martin Koenecke
Roy Herbert
Elbert Grona
John Sagebiel
Elias
Fredericksburg
Robert Kott
Clinton Priess
Ernest Kott
Wesley Priess
Gillespie County March of Dimes Nets $143.47
The Gillespie County Infantile Paralysis Committee thanks Walter Knoche and locals for a 143.47 contribution at Palace Theatre. Funds go to a local nurse under Kenny method to prepare for an epidemic. public reaction welcomes approval for the plan.
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March of Dimes Nets
Gillespie County
Walter Knoche
Palace Theatre
Laurie Wells
Geo. H. Pittmann
Wells
New Draft Board Members Appointed in Gillespie County
Max Kneese joins Gillespie County Selective Service Board as third appointee following resignations. The board now includes H Welge Lewis, veteran member, and Charles Meurer, with Walter Jenschke serving as clerk.
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Max Kneese
Gillespie County Selective Service Board
H. Welge Lewis
Charles Meurer
Kneese
Walter Jenschke
Army Services Need Nurses Probe 1944 Shortages
An additional 2000 nurses are required for the U S Army Nurse Corps by April 1 to replace hundreds sent overseas for the European invasion plans. The Red Cross reports Navy Nurse Corps also needs 500 more nurses monthly in 1944.
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U. S. Army Nurse Corps
American Red Cross
Navy Nurse Corps
Statue of Liberty Stands in New York Harbor Since 1886
The Statue of Liberty has stood in New York Harbor since 1886, a landmark gifted to the United States by France. It remains a symbol of welcome and liberty, attracting visitors from around the world.
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New York Harbor
Wheels of Justice Turn Quickly In Gillespie County
A Gillespie County District Court case saw a convicted man tried and sentenced within two days after a theft from a local cafe. The defendant used aliases. real identity remains uncertain. The session also includes another out of state youth pleading guilty to stealing a truck from J. M. Scarborough in Harper.
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Gillespi
Robert Smith
Walter Junior White
J. M. Scarborough
Harper
Junction
Ration Calendar and Stamps Deadlines
Sugar stamps in book four cover five pounds through March 31 and five pounds of canning sugar through February 28, 1945. Various stamps for shoes meat fats processed foods gasoline and tires have deadlines in March and February. Income tax filing deadline is March 15.
Red Cross Roll Call Opens 1944 Drive in Gillespie County
The Gillespie County Red Cross Chapter launches its 1944 Roll Call today March 1 with local chairman Sidney Henke coordinating county workers through Lions Club support. Contributions may be left at the Chamber of Commerce office the drive headquarters. National chairman Davis says the war’s decisive stage increases the Red Cross burden and servicemen’s aid, noting 1943 activities surpassed prior years.
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Gillespie County
American Red Cross
Sidney Henke
Fredericksburg Lions Club
Chamber of Commerce
Knopp and Metzgers
Fredericksburg National Farm Loan Office
Davis
Red Cross
Escaped convict caught after Fredericksburg car theft
A Saturday night theft of a car belonging to John Segner led to the arrest of an escaped convict near Comfort early Sunday. The suspect, with a record spanning several states, was found by Sheriff Robert Loth and Patrolman J C Golden after abandoning the vehicle on the San Antonio highway 12 miles from Fredericksburg.
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North Carolina
South Carolina
George
Maryland
Texas
Comfort
Robert Loth
J. C. Golden
John Segner
Fredericksburg
Segner
San Antonio
Loth
Golden
Hahn Listed Prisoner Parents Not Notified
Lt. Clifford B. Hahn son of Mr and Mrs W R Hahn of here was listed as a prisoner of war in the European Theatre per a San Antonio Express article dated last Sunday. The Hahns have had no official word since he was listed as missing in action over France on January 24.
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Clifford B. Hahn
W. R. Hahn
Here
San Antonio Express
Hahn
France
Hahns
Cpl. Hermen Kunz Earns Silver Star for Courage in Italy
Washington reports Corporal Herman Kunz of Texas infantry unit in the 36th Division received the Silver Star for bravery on a hill near the Rome road. He braved heavy artillery to repair a vital telephone line and administered first aid to a wounded comrade before leading his crew to safety.
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Herman Kunz
August Kunz
Army
Rome
Washington, D. C
Texas
War Department
Here
36Th Infantry Division
Kunz
Corporal Kunz
Cpl. Kunz
Italy
Henry Meurer Attends Goodyear Meeting in San Antonio
Henry Meurer, manager of the local Goodyear Service Store, attended a company meeting in San Antonio on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Meurer
Goodyear
San Antonio
Red Cross Blood Donor Unit to Visit Fredericksburg
The Red Cross Mobile Blood Donor unit, sponsored by the Gillespie County chapter with Lions Club aid, set to appear Friday and Saturday in the Home Economics building on Fredericksburg School campus. Bleeding runs 10 am to 12 noon and 1 pm to 4 pm each day under Navy medical staff supervision. Local volunteers and Red Cross committee members assist in operations.
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Red Cross Mobile Blood Donor
Fredericksburg
Gillespie County
American Red Cross
Lions Club
Navy
Red Cross
Tyrus Cox
Lester Keyser
Laurie Wells
Marjorie H. van Tuyl
Bexar County
American Red Cros Blood Donor Service
Rural Routes Three and Four Combined in Gillespie County
Postmaster R W Klingelhoefer announced the combination of rural routes three and four in Gillespie County as an economy move effective today. Reinhold Eckhardt, longtime route 4 driver, will service both routes starting with the former route three and then route four, creating Route Three as the county’s longest at 58.1 miles.
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Gillespie County
R. W. Klingelhoeefer
Reinhold Eckhardt
Banks to be closed March 2 in Texas Independence Day observance
Fredericksburg National and Security State Banks will close Thursday March 2 in observance of Texas Independence Day.
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Fredericksburg
4 H Club Boys Thank Fredricksburg Supporters
County Agent Henry Grote and 4 H Club boys thank Fredericksburg and Gillespie County citizens for Saturday show and sale success. They credit local papers, Gillespie County Fair Association, Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce, Sidney Henke, Jacques Law Co, Simon Burg, Leo Petsch, Lochte Storage, Blum's Warehouse, Bill Danz, Walter Knoche, Frank Newson, QO Patternson, M F Pyka, and Piggly Wiggly for prizes, weighings, auctions, and purchases.
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Fredericksburg
Gillespie County
Texas
Henry Grote
Gillespie County Fair Association
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Ures
Paul Marquart
Wilbert Seipp
Capons
Army Services
Cpl
J. B. Parks
Parks
Camp Bowie
Bette Bird
Maude Bird
Red Cross Organization
Hermen Kunz
Son
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