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Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1940

Page

7

Houston Symphony Plans San Angelo Concert

The Houston Symphony, Texas's oldest of its type, will perform in San Angelo at the Municipal Auditorium on Friday April 5 under conductor Ernst Hoffman. The 70 member ensemble will present Tschaikowski and the Fourth Symphony with reserved seats priced 2.50 for adults and 1.25 for students. Mail orders are being received by the West Texas Concert Association.

Houston Symphony Orchestra Texas San Angelo Municipaal Austorium Ernst Hoffman Hoffman Houston Symphony Europe Union States Hever Austin Galveston New Orins Southwest Texans Tschaikowski Juded West Texas

Knopp 4-H Club Members Exhibit Slips At Meeting

Knopp 4-H Club met March 4 at sponsor Mrs. R. A. Klett's home to exhibit slips. Members were asked to detail their completed slip and Mrs. Klett explained bias in materials versus commercial bias. Social time followed with singing by Anita, Ottilie, Linda Kuhlmann Ilsie Dora Lorene Leola Dietrich Lowise Kramer and others.

Knopp 4-H Club R. A. Klett Klett Sheen Cainates Anita Ottilie Linda Kuhlmann

The Tomato's Rise From Love Apple to Pantry Staple

This piece traces the tomato from its European origin known as the Love Apple to a valued garden plant and staple food. It notes high vitamin content, especially Vitamin C, and claims canned tomatoes can rival fresh in nutrients. The article also offers a cabbage and tomato au gratin recipe for six, costing under thirty five cents.

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Civil Service Examinations Announced for Various Posts

The U.S. Civil Service Commission invites applications for open competitive exams in Navy Department and Smithsonian positions. Posts include Senior Inspectors and Inspectors in Engineering Materials with $2,000–$2,600 yearly pay, plus Associate and Assistant Entomologists at $3,200 and $2,600. Deadlines vary by region. age limit 52. Obtain full details from Otto Stoffers in Washington or at any first or second class post office.

United States Civil Service Commission Commission Washington DD. C Colorado Navy Department National Museum Smithsonian Institution Washington, D. C Bureau of Entomology and Plant Quarrantine Department of Agriculture Otto Stoffers U.S. Civil Service Board of Examiners U. S. Civil Service Board of Examiners

Meusebach 4-H Girls Cut Dresses

After a March 1 meeting at 9 45 a m, 4 H girls including Dora Mildred Margaret Heimann Helen Lochte Ellen Lochte Lottie Mae Striegler Florence Allegra Kuhlman Elisabeth Petermann and future sponsor Muriel Wiemers learn to cut a dress from a commercial pattern and plan to model their slips at the next gathering.

Helen Lochte Dora Mildred Margaret Heimann Helen Ellen Lochte Lottie Mae Striegler Florence Allegra Kuhlman

Palo Alto 4-H Club Meets Thursday

The Palo Alto 4-H Club met with their new agent at the schoolhouse on Thursday March 7, 1940 at 8 45 a m. The demonstration covered slip patterns and fabric cutting guidance. Members Frida Vorauer Lorine Milded Paula Itz Emmie Mae Dietrich Louise Flora Lehne attended with reporter Flora Lehne.

Palo Alto 4-H Club Frida Vorauer Lorine, Milded Paula Itz Emmie Mae Dietrich Louise Flora Lehne Miss Martin

Blanco couple wed in Johnson City ceremony

Noah Bergmann and Mildred Freeman were quietly married on March 9 at the home of Rev. J. H. Clark in Johnson City. The couple will reside in Johnson City.

Noah Bergmann Mildred Freeman Johnson City J. H. Clark Clark Herman Bergmann Ed. Freeman Bergmann Grover Simmons Childen Fredericksburg Geo. Cammack Kendall County Dick Cammack Louis Ebeling Round Mountain W. E. Stevenson Imogene Austin Jesse Sublet Imogene Stevenson San Marcos Zeke Felps Alton Felps Baby E. W. Walker San Antonio G. M. Turbeville Harry and Sid Hyatt Emil Hartmann Rocky Lincoln Smith Rove Jtobaugh Geo T. Bryan Pelix Rech Post Oak Mabel Murray Geo,eirich Mathilda Woeirich Edna Lee Smith Chas. Troy

Harper Club Sets Date for Annual Chili Dinner Bazaar

Miss Elberta Martin urges suitable curtains as Harper Home Demonstration Club meets at Mrs. Levens. March 30 is set for the annual chili dinner and bazaar with noon sales and an afternoon bazaar. Members and visitors attend a curtain materials demonstration and social hour with Saint Patrick motif refreshments.

Elberta Martin New County Home Harper Home Demonstation Club R. L. Levens Mesdames H. M. Jones J. T. Glass Pete Baethge Tommy Harlon Floyd Boatright Gordon Harper Fritz Fierschwale J. M. Scarborough A. C. Wendel M. Jones R. L. Stevens J. F. Wedekind S. 8. Stewart Paul Jones Otto Dittmar R. Jones

Modern Electric Irons Save Clothing and Decrease Labor

Electric irons have evolved from older models to modern streamlined designs with adjustable heat, faster heating, and constant heat for safer operation. Automatic regulation reduces fire risk and saves on power, with prices typically $5 to $10 and an average use of about one kWh per person per month.

Knopp Club Learns Parliamentary Rules at February Meeting

Home Demonstration Club met at Miss Estha Barsch's home on February 27 for a true or false parliamentary drill led by Mrs. R. A. Klett. Seven key rules were reviewed including opening on time, addressing the chair, and nonseconding a motion for adjournment.

Knopp Home Estha Barsch R. A. Klett Mesdames Max Kunz Eddie Kramer Reinhold Beyer Anita Kunz Estha Louise Kramer C. M. Mullinnix

University Rod and Gun Club forms at Texas campus

The University of Texas forms the University Rod and Gun Club with Gerald R. Mazur as president and John Armstrong as treasurer. The group aims to study wildlife conservation as part of Texas schools’ growing conservation programs. Cat trained to retrieve quail sparks praise and concern over stray cats. game wardens warn about misidentifying protected hawks and emphasize hawk species’ ecological role.

Austin Texas University University of Texas Lone Star State The State University Gerald R. Mazur San Antonio Paul D Marable Clarksville Richard Anderson John Armstrong Kingsville Berry Whittaker C. E. Alvis, Jr Gatesville Colorado County Game Department Garwood Rice Belt Eagle Lake Rice Belt

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