Farmer Boys League reorganized with five Gillespie teams
The Farmer Boys League met in Fredericksburg to reorganize for the 1940 season. Hilmar Eckert named president and Eddie Holly secretary as a 16 week schedule was adopted. Opening games set for April 7 feature Sisterdale at Stonewall and Carter's at Harper.
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Farmer Boys League
Gillespie County
Listerdale
Stonewall
Carter’s
Harper
Willow City
Fredericksburg
Hilmar Eckert
Eddie Holly
Sisterdale
Jaycees Sponsor Liv oak Bridge Dedication in April
The Jaycees plan a Liv Oak Bridge dedication in April. They also agreed to join the Band Boosters Fun Night in April to raise funds for high school uniforms.
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Jaycees
Liveoak Bridge
Band Boosters Club
Legion Marks 21st Anniversary Celebration
The Louis Jordan Post No 244 observes the 21st anniversary of the American Legion on March 26 at the district Courtroom of the old courthouse Legion Hall. Alfred Neffendorf, Commander, urges ex servicemen to join and attend with refreshments served. A reunion for veterans and families is planned for this summer.
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Organization of the
American Legion
Louis Jordan Post No. 244
Legion Hall
Alfred Neffendorf
Legion
Tor rential Rain and Hail Open Spring Damages Reported
The article notes heavy rains and hail across regions with damage to streams and crops. Llano reports considerable hail damage while other areas experience downpours. In the valley two to three inch rains broke a six month drought. Clinton Grona, son of Otto and Mrs. Grona, injured a shoulder in a Sunday horseback fall and was treated locally before returning home.
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Llano
Clinton Grona
Otto Grona
Opening 1940 Giants Face San Antonio Team at Seipp Park
The Giants under manager Edgar Klett prepare for the 1940 season opener at Seipp Park against Lloyd's Barber Team of San Antonio. A 12 piece band will play gratis, seats are wider, and the park roof has been improved for rain protection. The City Softball league welcomes out of town teams to balance competition.
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Seipp
Ned Hernandez
Fredericksburg
Ned
Seipp’s
Luckenbach Easter Dance Postponed
The Easter Dance set for next Sunday night at Engel's Hall is cancelled due to the death of Clayton Klier, brother-in-law of Benno Engel.
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Engel
Benno Engel
Mr Engel
Clayton Klier
Fun Night Fundraiser at Fredericksburg High School
A local band boosters group hosts Fun Night on April 1 at Fredericksburg High School from 5 PM onward. The playful festival features games and merriment with sponsorship and a stallion service note and contact via Christian Klein at 2331.
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Fredericksburg
Christian Klein
City Softball League invites Western teams for 1940 season
The City Softball League held its 1940 organization meeting at Peters Hall on Monday night and invited teams from the former Western League to enter. Potential entrants include Doss Cherry Mountain Cherry Spring and Pecan Creek alongside existing city teams Kallenberg's Sunset Cosden Humble. Elton Jordan was named president with Gilbert Kaderli as vice president. a rural teams meeting is planned for March 28 at Peters Hall.
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City Softball League
Peter’s Hall
Doss
Cherry Mountain
Cherry Spring
Pecan Creek
Kallenberg
High Scores in Local Bowling Meet
Harvey Stein posted a high single game of 231 and led the field with a 620 in three games. The Volunteers topped team figures with a 923 in a single game and a 2611 three game series.
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Harvey Stein
Volunteers
Carter's Defeats Willow City In Preseason Game
Carter's Place hosted a Farm er Boys League pre season matchup where Carter's nine defeated Willow City 12 to 0. Carter's jumped to an early lead and maintained it throughout the Sunday afternoon game.
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Carter
Willow City
Carter’s
Farmer Boys League
RBUR
Giants to Start 1940 Campaign Sunday
The Giants unveil a 1940 lineup led by pitcher Enderlin who won 13 games last season. Infielders include Schneider, Moldeberg, and Schumann with Klett, Klaerner, and Schnerr in the outfield. New seating and a roof at Seipp's Park aim to improve fan comfort for a schedule of tough opponents.
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Behtind
Icke
Enderlin
O. Schneider
Moldeberg
L. Schneider
Schumann
Klett
KH. Klaerner
Red” Schnerr
Mogford
Pyka
Elmer Luckenbach
Portsider
Ransleben
Jenschke
Chester Klaerner
Grobe
Klaerner
Frigidaire Dealers Attend San Antonio Training Meeting
Felix Maier and Arnold Klink attended a Frigidaire commercial training session Friday March 15 at the Gunter Hotel in San Antonio. Dealers received instructions on installing new air conditioning models the dry bottle beverage cooler and the fully refrigerated keg beer cooler. Displays showcased the models and guidance covered estimating job size and needs for prospective buyers.
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Felix Maier
Arnold Klinksick
Frigidaire
San Antonio
Gunter Hotel
Maier
Ladies Bowling Teams to Be Selected Wednesday
All ladies invited to Turner Hall next Wednesday night to join, with new teams to be picked then.
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Turner Hall
Mrs Gilbert Barth Undergoes Hospital Operation
Mrs Gilbert Barth underwent an operation at a local hospital on Monday. Frederick, one year old son of Mr and Mrs William Petmecky, underwent an operation on Sunday.
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Gilbert Barth
Ane Eens Frederick
William Petmecky
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Unter Gittigen
Arederidslura Iintier
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Chor
Turner Halls
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Viax W. Staudt Jeweler
Gelaa Rey
Sunnyside Tavern
Harold Schoenewole and His Orchestra
Comfort, Texas
Harold Schoenewolf
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United Brewers Industrial Foundation
East 40Th Street
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