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Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1940

Page

8

Ninety Students Named to Fourth Term Honor Roll at St Marys

Ninety St Marys Parochial School pupils earned honor roll status for the fourth term with minimum averages of 90 percent in scholarship and 95 percent in conduct. The sixth grade led with 15 honorees, followed by the seventh and fifth grades with 11 each. The full list, compiled by Brades, includes seniors Sophie Ersch Aurelia Lang Louise Osenbach Adele Turrentine and others across grades.

St. Mary’s Parochial School Brades Sophie Ersch Aureliane Virginia Lang Louise Osenbach Adele Turrentine Mary Louise Fritz Instance Kileck Cecilia Kunz Frances Stehling Irene Bernhard Axine Jordan Louise Meurer Obert Pyka Catherine Stehl

Herman Sons Celebrate Golden Anniversary in Texas

The Grand Lodge of the Order of the Sons of Hermann in Texas marks its fiftieth anniversary and fifty years of benefit society work since March 27 1890. The event on March 30 features a large program with representatives from subordinate lodges and a 7 30 p m opening program.

Order the Sons of Hermann of Texas Aternal Benefit Society Texas Tex Aeer

Platform Topics by A W Mours for Johnson City District 81

A W Mours announced his candidacy for the Johnson City legislature in the 81st district. He pledged a platform grounded in friendship for the worthy and helpfulness for the needy with tolerance for all races and creeds. He said he would represent the district and publish evolving opinions as issues arise.

A. W. Mours Johnson City

Humble Agent And Dealers To San Antonio Meeting

Gilbert Kaderli of Humble Oil and Refining says local Humble service station salesmen and dealers will attend a district meeting in San Antonio on March 7 to learn about soon to be announced improvements in Humble gasoline lines. District manager J W Austin will lead, with Malcolm J Monroe Fred Witt and G A Mabry in attendance. area agents include Max Wahl Koch Motor Co Blanco Engel Bros Luckenbach Mrs Hilda H Sagser 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

Local Hospital Operates On Mrs Sultmeier

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

Alvin Sultmeier Gilbert Kunz Maywood, California Ewald Schmidt Kunz

Chamber Of Commerce Backs Llano Mine Station Plan

Fredericksburg and neighboring counties urge the Federal Government to establish a substation of the Bureau of Mines in Llano County. Leaders cite potential benefits to Gillespie San Saba Burnet Blanco Mason and McCulloch counties and praise inter-community cooperation to boost mineral development.

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

Signs of Spring Brighten Gillespie County Fields

Early warm days bring buds on peach trees and green pastures in Gillespie County. Ernest Hodges reports life returning in Stonewall orchards with a promising 1940 peach crop, while ponds and lakes along the Austin highway brim from heavy February rains and snow.

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

Sad dler Announces Candidacy for Texas Governor

Jerry Saddler, Texas Railroad Commissioner, declares bid for governor. He calls for higher taxes on oil gas sulphur pipelines and corporate franchises to fund social security and opposes a sales tax. Other announced contenders include Harry Hines and State Rep 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 on Wednesday April 3 at the Public School Auditorium. Nolan Brown stars as Father Obed Guido Klett as Juda Benjamin as the prodigal Edgar Marscall leads a large supporting cast.

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

Refrigerator Demonstration Draws Large Crowd

The Norge Refrigerator demonstration held by Kolmeier and Klier Company and presided over by Robert Moritz and Harry Land on Saturday was well attended. Attendance prizes were won by Ottmar Kaderli first, Mrs Wm. Dietel second, and Mrs. Emmet Eubank third.

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

Texas Highway Week Postponed to October

The Texas Highway Commission announced that due to the time needed to gather facts and prepare program exhibits, Texas Highway Week is postponed until probably the first week in October.

Texas Highway Commission

Prize List Announced For Most Beautiful Yards Contest

Fredericksburg contest organizers unveil a generous prize list with cash and merchandise awards led by 20 dollars in cash from four donors. Entries open to all Fredericksburg residents and must be mailed to the Palace Theatre by March 30, with 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 Fertilizer Mutual Lumber Co Schandua and Reichenau Ed Roos Oehler & Weber Kuenemann Hardware Co

Contest Closing Date Set as Judges Decide Winners

An upcoming contest will likely name winners on June 15 after judging. Entries must be submitted by March 30. The vague note mentions local merchants and patronage affecting the event.

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