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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1944
Page
6
The writer recalls a Pilo mathean Debating Society discussion on a logic puzzle about a hunter and a squirrel circling a tree. The piece then extols Walpole Texas as a land of vast skies and strong Texas traditions, highlighting independence, navy service, and San Jacinto pride.
A brief want ad note invites readers to look through the Standard want ads for buying opportunities and suggests contacting sellers via listed phone numbers.
Congressman C Fischer plans to introduce a private bill in Congress to secure funds for finishing the Harper Public School building a WPA project. Efforts have run for years and plans now move forward to complete the limestone structure in Harper.
March storms hit early with thunder lightning and cyclonic winds across the area. A电motor was burned at Stein Woodyard and damage to Liveoak School was minor. High winds toppled fences and light structures while hail appeared in parts of the county and rainfall totaled 1.35 inches. A second storm Monday produced 0.30 inches of rain.
W A Brown head of the Harper Lions Club collection committee says 74 people have registered to give blood through the American Red Cross drive. The group continues to seek volunteers to support the effort.
Women aged 24 to 49 not in essential war work and with no children under 14 are offered more opportunities to serve in the Women’s Army Corps. Lt Mansfield of the San Antonio District Recruiting Office explains a new plan allowing applicants to request a specific post after basic training. An applicant may stay in her home section and be assigned to a chosen job and station within the service command.
Obituary notes the death of James Edward Novian at his Fredericksburg home and sympathy from family. Reports of rain totaling over an inch, hints of colder weather to protect fruit trees, Otto Hahn Sr. recovering from surgery, and a Harper dance attended by Doss youth. Content also mentions Mrs. Joe Owens visiting, a leap year party planned by Doss girls, and a cable from George Hahn overseas. Fat Stock Show attendance and lamb exhibits by James and Jack Baethge noted with unclear prizes.
Last week 1st Lt. Jacob Weinheimer notified his parents he arrived safely in England. The Schneider family from San Antonio spent the weekend with the Klein family. Haas family visited Blanco. Schlaudt couple traveled to San Antonio for two weeks of medical treatment. Riba family and daughter visited relatives in Stonewall. August Schlueter of Fredericksburg visits Stonewall to see Klein and Schlueter households. Mrs Otto Beckmann spent several days in San Antonio with relatives.
Rev H Brunette to be installed as pastor of Doss and Cherry Spring Lutheran Churches. Fredericksburg Pastor al Conference chair J M Schwarz will preside. Installation Sunday at 11 a m in Doss and 2 30 p m in Cherry Spring. Brunette succeeds late Rev J M Bergner who died last fall. Pastors from Mason and Fredericksburg have served since.
Prospective buyers are advised to contact the Office of Defense Transportation before purchasing a new or used truck due to new regulations governing such purchases.
The Southwestern Life Insurance Co reports 1943 year end figures with over 450 million dollars in insurance in force and assets surpassing 98 million. The 41st annual report notes a 9.76 million asset increase and 28.22 billion in force. Death claims for armed forces reached 270 thousand, with 106.5 thousand missing and 155 thousand prisoners of war. Local agency sales helped growth, with A. R. Frantzen representing the company.
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