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Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1940

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St Marys Fourth Term Honor Roll Names 90 Students

Ninety students at St Marys Parochial School earned honor roll status for the fourth term with minimums of 90 percent scholarship and 95 percent department. The largest group was the sixth grade with 15 honorees, followed by seventh and fifth grades with 11 each. The full list names seniors to freshmen including Sophie Ersch Aurelia Ortman Virginia Lang Louise Osenbach Adele Turrentine Mary Louise Fritz Instance Kleck Cecilia Kunz and many others.

S J. Mary’s Parochial School Sophie Ersch Aurelia Ortman Virginia Lang Louise Osenbach Adele Turrentine Mary Louise Fritz Instance Kleck Cecilia Kunz Nune Frances Stehling Irene Bernhard Axine Jordan Louise Meurer Obert Pyka Catherine Stehl

Platform of A. W. Mours and Johnson City candidate

A. W. Mours, running for the 81st district legislature, announced a platform built on fairness and service. He pledged no malice toward anyone, friendship for the worthy, aid for the needy, and broad tolerance, promising to represent the district’s will and publish public opinion on current issues as it develops.

A. W. Mours Johnson City

Humble Agents Plan San Antonio Sales Meeting

Gilbert Kaderli of Humble Oil will lead a district meeting in San Antonio on March 7 to unveil upcoming Humble gasoline improvements. J. W. Austin heads the event with Malcolm J. Monroe Fred Witt and G. A. Mabry in attendance. local service station agents listed include Max Wahl Koch Motor Co Blanco Engel Bros Luckenbach Mrs Hilda H Sagesser Harper J H Crofts Johnson City and Emil H Sauer Cherry Springs Texas.

Gilbert Kaderli Humble Oil & Refining Company Humble San Antonio J. W. Austin Malcolm J. Monroe Fred Witt G. A. Mabry Max Wahl Koch Motor Co Blanco Engel Bros. Luckenbach Hilda H. Sageser Harper J. H. Crofts Johnson City Emil H. Sauer Cherry Springs Texas

Hospital operation for Mrs Sultmeier and Maywood funeral

Mrs. Alvin Sultmeier underwent an operation at a local hospital on Monday. Mr and Mrs Gilbert Kunz of Maywood California attended the funeral of Mr Ewald Schmidt father of Mrs Kunz on Monday.

Alvin Sultmeier Gilbert Kunz Maywood, California Ewald Schmidt Kunz

Chambers Urge Llano Mine Station Subdesign designation

Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce and allied civic groups in Llano Gillespie San Saba Burnet Blanco Mason and McCulloch counties press Congress for a United States Bureau of Mines substation in Llano County. Local leaders say the site boosts mineral development benefiting nearby counties and their trade areas.

Chamber of Commerce Llano Fredericksburg San Saba Burnet Blanco, Mason McCulloch Counties United States Bureau of Mines Llano Coun Llano News Llano County Sur Gillespie Blanco Mason McCulloch Austin San Antonio Bureau of Mines

Signs of an early spring lift crops in Gillespie County

Warm days after a harsh winter bring buds on peach trees and green grass across Gillespie County. Ernest Hodges reports buds forming in Stonewall orchard signaling a promising 1940 peach crop if late frosts do not damage blossoms. Water-filled ponds stretch along the Austin highway to Albert as Feb rains and snow leave lakes high. Fields near Luckenbach show green pastures and early grains, suggesting ideal growing conditions barring rainfall reversals.

Gillespie County Stonewall Way Ernest Hodges Ernest Stonewall Austin Highway Albert Luckenbach

Sadler Runs For Texas Governor Amid Tax Plan

Jerry Saddler, Texas Railroad Commissioner, announced his candidacy for governor. He advocates higher taxes on oil gas sulphur pipelines and corporate franchises to fund social security and opposes a sales tax. Other announced candidates include Harry Hines and Albert Derden of Marlin.

Jerry Saddler The Texas Railroad Commissioner Saddler Texas Harry Hines Albert Derden Marlin

Prodigal Son Play By Bethany Luther League

Members of the Bethany Lutheran Luther League present The Prodigal Son based on Luke chapter 15 verses 11 to 32. The performance is scheduled for Wednesday night April 3 at the Public School Auditorium with Nolan Brown as Father Obed Guido Klett as Juda Benjamin the prodigal played by Edgar Marshall.

Luther League of Bethany Lutheran Church Nolan Brown Father Obed Guido Klett Juda Benjamin Edgar Marshall

Refrigerator Demonstration Well Attended

The Norge refrigerator demonstration held by Kolmeier and Klier Company presided over by Robert Moritz and Harry Land on Saturday drew a large audience. Ottmar Kaderli won first prize, Mrs Wm Dietel second, and Mrs Emmet Eubank third in attendance prizes.

Norge Kolmeier and Klier Company Robert Moritz Harry Land Ottmar Kaderli Wm. Dietel Emmet Eubank

Texas Highway Week Postponed

The Texas Highway Commission announced this week that due to time needed to acquire facts and prepare exhibits for programs, Texas Highway Week will be postponed likely to the first week in October.

Texas Highway Commission

Prize List For Fredericksburg Most Beautiful Yards Contest

Fredericksburg merchants and professionals contribute cash and merchandise prizes for the Most Beautiful Yards Contest. A $20 cash prize is highlighted by four $5 donations from Palace Theatre, Fredericksburg Federal Savings and Loan Association, Radio Post, and Fredericksburg Publishing Company. Entries now open to all Fredericksburg residents, with a March 30 deadline and contest closing June 15.

Fredericksburg Palace Theatre Fredricksburg Krauskopf Bros Robert Blum Red & White Woerner Grocery Co Otto Kolmeier and Co Dooley’s Advance Motor Co Ford Mutual Lumber Co Schandua and Reichenau Ed Roos Oehler & Weber Kuenemann Hardware Co

Local Contest Closing Date Set and Judging Likely June 15

Judges are expected to determine winners by June 15, a provisional closing date for the contest. Entries must be submitted by March wth and local merchants are urged to participate.

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St. Mary’s Filme John Dooley France Rosenbach Eberle Annie Mac Dthy Stein Anna Pauline Be Mary Jane i Jasne Peter Ste Roy G Alice Rosene Pane Ina Blan le St. Clair Dorothy Emily Alberthal Segner A E Nebgen Weinheime Andrew i . i H Kather Kleck Tan Heimat Cski Hoh Sler Genevieve Erwin Ben Jen Franci Schlueter Mae Erman Sons Grand Lodge Order de Sons of Hermann of Texas Te of Texas Snce Tex Beling Bethany Luther League Rakes Purina Reliance Feed & Seed Co
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