Fredericksburg Coca Cola Bottling Company Marks 60 Years
The Kraus family recounts bottle cleaning with lead shot, the shift from Hutchinson stoppers to crown caps, and early flavors red and white soda water. Coca Cola bottling began here in 1910, with the current bottle adopted in 1916, and the firm stresses strict standards and loyal staff. The article covers family leadership, wartime shortages, three generations involved, horse and wagon deliveries previously, and ongoing community support as Gillespie and surrounding counties toast six decades of service.
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Kraus
Coca Cola
Jacob Kraus Sr
Erwin C. Kraus
Paul Kraus
Jacob Kraus Jr
Jacob
Fredericksburg
Coca-Cola Bottling Company
Theresia Kraus
Anton “Red” Weidenfeller
William “Bill” Kruse
Oliver Jung
Erwin Segner
Gillespie
Fredericksburg Pool Project Delays Explained by Commission
The Fredericksburg Board explains delays in building a $50,000 municipal pool and bath houses. It cites voluntary credit restraint committees delaying bond bids, the need for competitive bids, and concerns about inflation and defense contributions before proceeding with the project.
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Board of Commissioners
City of
Fredericksburg
Southwestern Investment Banking Voluntary Credit Restraint Committee
Dallas
Red Cross
Fredericksburg Municipal Election Candidate Notice
The Standard announces candidates for Fredericksburg City office in the upcoming municipal election on Tuesday April 1. ED H APELT seeks re election.
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City of
Fredericksburg
H. Apelt
Rural School Honor Roll Students Named
Rural Gillespie County schools name honor roll lists. Morris Ranch and Willow City honors feature Joyce Ann Fritz Elmer Ahrens and Paulie Althaus, with several other students named by school officials.
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Gillespie County
Palage “Theatre
Walter Knoche
Morris Ranch
Clara Anderegg
Joyce Ann Fritz
Elmer Ahrens
Carlos Pfiester
Roland Klein
Marilyn Jung
Carolyn Jung
Barbara Jung
Lynette Gellermann
Wayne Meier
Lawrence Zenner
Karen Klaerner
Ruth Ann Stehling
Daniel Fritz
Olin
Beverly Rabke
Dennis Schneider
Marjorie Alberthal
Virginia Sagebiel
Florenc Ersch
Marlene Staats
Belton Feller
Clinton Alberthal
Jewell Welgehausen
Joyce Feller
Mable Schneider
Elmer Tatsch
Gladys Feller
Willow City
W. J. Schneider
Paulie Althaus
Stanley Crenwelge
Alton Moehle
Judy Barkier
Tanella Chaney
Annette Gold
Betty Hohmann
Shirley Hohmann
Kathryn Smith
William Hohmann
Jim Foster
Mansy Holland Jr
Clara Ann Crenwelge
Joey Sagebiel
Randy Sagebiel
Vernon Moehle
Displaced Persons Reach San Antonio and Fredericksburg
The report confirms arrivals of displaced persons in San Antonio and Fredericksburg. They met benefactors the Henry Borchers and learned they could speak German, then found many locals in Fredericksburg who could also speak their native tongue.
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San Antonio
Fredericksburg
Henry Borchers
Bond Sale Inquiry Delays Report Over Legitimacy Questions
Officials say the review has slowed the report as they investigate the possibilities of selling bonds legitimately. The focus remains on ensuring lawful issuance and compliance with regulations.
Cub Scout Kite Race Postponed Rescheduled for March 16
The fifth annual Cub Scout kite race, postponed by rain, is set for Sunday at 1 30 p m at the vacant fields along Cross Mountain Road just outside city limits. Weather permitting, all Cubs should arrive on time to start by 1 30 with higher afternoon winds aiding later fliers.
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Cross Mountain Road
Firemen Rescue Effort for Drowning Victim Fails
Fredericksburg Volunteer Fire Department resuscitation team was summoned at 6:26 p m to aid John Bur Jennings Jr found submerged in a dirt tank at his parents home. The crew of Sidney Henke Hans Hannemann Max Schneider and Wallie Hanneman failed to revive him. Another call this week to Aug Behrends place on West Creek Street reported a trash fire with no damage.
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Fredericksburg
For Sale 49 Nash Super 600 Four-Door Car Ad
For sale a 1949 Nash Super 600 four door with radio heater and overdrive. Leaving for army must sell quickly. Priced at 1000 dollars. Call Kermit Lochte at 1523 29-3000.
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Army
Kermit Lochte
Mount Everest Known as Chomolungma by Tibetans
The world’s tallest peak is referred to by Tibetans as Chomolungma, reflecting local naming and cultural heritage.
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Mount Everest
Tibet
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