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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1939
Page
9
Reporter Mrs Gilbert Pape notes Rob ert Schaefer sustained a fractured leg and a badly bruised arm after a highway truck backed over him while he worked at a rock crusher. Dr Rirt treated him and x rays were taken at the hospital.
The Harper Home Demonstration Club met February 27 at 2 PM in Mrs. Gordon Harper’s home with chairwoman Mrs. Fritz Bierschwale. Members sang, discussed Rally Day and a Ball Fruit Jar Contest, and heard a paper on aluminum by Mr. Floyd Boatright. A new member joined, and a future meeting was planned for March 13 at Mrs. Pete Baethge’s home.
Walter Tarr visited Kerrville on Saturday. Mrs Adolph Filter and her children were in Fredericksburg Saturday. Warren McDougall Bernard Birt and Forrest Thomas were in Junction on Wednesday. Frank M Floyd was a business visitor Friday. Mr and Mrs Felix Kensing and children visited Junction and Rocksprings Saturday. Mr and Mrs George Allen Gibson and their daughter were in Fredericksburg Saturday. Mr and Mrs David Schmidt and sons attended the Fat Stock Show at San Angelo Friday.
Evie Renick and Bessie Lee of San Antonio spent the weekend here then returned to San Antonio Monday. A light rain Saturday morning brightened the community. Miss Clara Stahl returned home after months in San Antonio. A schoolhouse musical program Saturday night drew praise. Twin boys Lynn and Glynn arrived February 20 to Mr. and Mrs. Stanley White. Prof Jaimér delivered an address. Mrs. H C Kirk visited Mrs. Mozelle Edwards Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. M M Lee and Patsy were guests of A R Moore Sunday. Funeral of Prof Butler's brother near Houston noted. Gordon Garrett and little Vernell of Kerrville visited relatives here.
A guest spent two hours pestering the party with poor imitations from George Arliss to a hummingbird. In the corner sat a man with a screwed up face who asked for another impression. The reply offered a groundhog that has seen its shadow.
Mrs. J H Chapman longtime Blanco County resident dies at 75 after a brief illness at home. She is survived by husband J H Chapman two daughters Mrs E P Ross and Mrs Tom Johnson and grandchildren. Funeral held at Masonic cemetery with ministers officiating. widespread community sympathy noted.
Mrs John Schuessler and her son John Harold spent several days last week in San Angelo and Merizon.
Otto Wiennecke, a former Doss resident, died near Fredericksburg and was mourned by relatives here. Durst couple visited San Antonio. C L Cone moved to Oxford. Rubin Schmidt bought Benno Weinhofer ranch near Doss. families attended Otto Wiennecke's funeral in Fredericksburg.
The family of the late Otto Wiennecke thanks neighbors and friends for condolences and floral offerings. Mrs Edwin Wish expresses appreciation for kindness at death and funeral, citing Rev Theo Haag doctors nurses funeral director wake pallbearers and assistance.
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