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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1949
Page
6
Plymouth unveils a redesigned line featuring nine models on 118 and 111 inch wheelbases. The special deluxe offers longer wheelbase, roomier interior, lower silhouette, improved ride and handling, new ignition starter, and enhanced fuel efficiency with a 97 horsepower engine and advanced piston rings.
The new line of Plymouth automobiles with improved mechanics and styling will appear in dealer showrooms here and nationwide Friday March 18. Fredericksburg dealers showing the models include Crenwelge Motor Sales Hein Motors and Standard Service Company.
Readable note indicates spare items can be exchanged for cash through a standard want ad system. Highlighting the basic classifieds option for turning unused goods into money.
Emeth Keller was elected president of the Mason County Fair Association at a board meeting. Roy Schmidt became vice president. other board members include W. R. Bode, Elwood Rothmann, Terrell Allen, Elgin Eckert, Wallace Durst, Leo Hofman, Irvin Ellebracht, with Marcus L. Grant as secretary. Plans outline the Mason Round-up and Home Coming on June 9 through 11.
The Texas Game Fish and Oyster Commission's annual report covers Hill Country related work. Biologists led by W C Gazner and Ernest G Marsh trapped and transplanted deer and turkey, studied migratory waterfowl, and developed a deer census method for Hill Country landowners. Affected areas include Gillespie County and related conditions with Henry Hahn and Gene Walker leading field efforts.
The Palace Theatre bowling team rose from fourth place to win the series title at Turner Alleys Monday night by sweeping KIM and Pepsi Cola in early rounds and taking the finals 2 of 3 over Western Auto. Team members include Hubert Reichenau Edwin Kammlah Edgar Durst Walter Knoche and Werner Land. Western Auto's roster features Rudi Olfers Henry Kneese W H Osbourn Seth Farmer and Figin Heep. New teams for next week will be chosen at the club house tonight.
Dorothy May Kneese of Denton participates in the inter class stunts at Texas State College for Women. The annual event features four classes presenting 20 minute acts with original songs dances and themed costumes, two performances March 11 and 12 to meet growing demand.
A cheerful note invites a sick friend to enjoy a new Gibson display at Fredericksburg Publishing Co. The store features a complete selection of high quality greeting cards.
Two Fredericksburg players enter pro spring camps. Clarence Pfeil, son of Mr and Mrs Walter Pfeil, trains with the New Orleans Club in the Southern Association after a season with Waco in the Big State League. Max Molberg, son of Mayor and Mrs Joe Molberg, reports to Gainesville and the Big State League for the season.
Butch Ulbricht rolled 234 for the high game and 626 for the three game series. C L Blanton posted the high average at 187.
High game Mer Ransleben 233 and high series Wallie Ulbricht B37. High averages Sally Blanton and Isabel Kordzik 162. Ladies interested in joining the next series notify Viola Juenek Fritzie Gold Isabel Kordzik or Louis Gerhard at the Turner Club by Monday March 21.
Alvin Brandt a 35 year old umpire from Helotes was found dead on arrival at a San Antonio hospital after a ball struck him in the head during a Sunday practice game in Helotes. Brandt had been serving as an umpire in the game.
Fredericksburg Publishing Co offers birthday cards featuring Gibson Art designs. Create personalized messages for friends and family with affordable, decorative greeting options from a local printer.
The Standard lists upcoming school closings with dates in April and May. Pecan Creek Cherry Spring Nebgen Crabapple at Schmidt's Hall Squaw Creek Albert Doss Luckenbach Cave Creek Meusebach Creek are included for weekend or Sunday notices.
If you have a sharp eye for bargains, watch the want ads for daily deals, sales, and special offers. For readers seeking low prices, the classifieds highlight limited time discounts and bargain opportunities.
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