Plans for 75th Jubilee Of Town Are Being Made
A permanent executive committee for the city’s 75th anniversary was named this week. The panel includes Herman Usener as chairman and Wm. Dietel as secretary, among others. A large countywide solicitation group was formed, with $3,867.50 already raised. Celebration set for May 9 and 10 at market and Court House squares. Subcommittees cover grounds, parade, entertainment, accommodations, speaking, decorations, finance, and souvenirs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Usener
Wm. Dietel
A. H. Kneese
Richard Ludwig
Alfred Schmidt
Emil Juenke
C. W. Feuge
H. Gerlach
Robert Blum
Chas. Enderlin, Sr
Emil Kordzik
A. Koerner
Schmidt
Juenke
Blum Feuge
Krauskopf
Enderlin
Hirsch
Blum
Feuge
Koerner
Vetter
Gerlach
Usener
Dietel
Ludwig
Kordzik
Kneese
San Antonio
Max Kuenemann
A. C. Kennedy
Camp Travis
Tonger Periods For Food Stamps
Under the ration token plan red 10 point stamps become usable over two weeks on Sundays and blue 10 point stamps usable on the first day of each month. To curb last minute rush buying the Office of Price Administration extended the period amp4 may be used. The red points and 50 blue points may be used at any time within a 10 to 12 week period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Office of Price Administration
Final Rites For Mrs Wahrmund Held On Thursday
Mrs C E Wahrmund nee Augusta Feller longtime Fredericksburg pioneer, died March 15 1944 at age 90 years 7 months 14 days in her West Main Street home she shared with her husband since 1873. Born August 1 1853 on Grape Creek daughter of William and Clara Feller her civil war era father was killed by a gang. She outlived a long life with four grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Her husband C E Wahrmund was an early prominent figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Wahrmund
Augusta Feller
Fredericksburg
Mac Donald
Gillespie County
West Main Street
Grape Creek
William
Clara Rossman Feller
Gilllespie County
Gas Coupons Keep Three Gallons Despite New Three Month Rule
The value of gasoline rationing coupon A-111 remains three gallons but now covers three months starting March 22. Consumers may stretch the fuel to two gallons per week, with service stations still allowed to dispense three gallons on A-11. Coupon A-12 activates three months from March 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OPA
Soviet Armies Smash Into Rumania and Poland Fronts
Russian forces drive across the Dniester into Romania on a 31 mile front, seizing 40 Bessarabian villages and pressing toward pre-war borders. They also strike near Kremenets in Poland as U S heavy bombers pound Frankfurt. Cassino fighting rages in Italy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rumania
Dniester
Old Poland
Kremenets
Lwow
Hitler
Balkans
Berlin
Europe
U. S
Frankfurt
Italy
Cassino
PTA Conference set with expert speakers next week
Delegates and visitors to the Seventh District Conference of the Texas Congress of Parents and Teachers will hear four general sessions. Mrs. Jack M. Little of Dallas, state president, will speak Wednesday morning on The Parent-Teacher and the Home Front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Congress of Parents and Teachers
Jack M. Little
Dallas
Shierman
St. Cecilia Academy
Nashville
SMU
Mexico
Agua Caliente
Birmingham
Auto License Purchase Period Ends on March 31
The Tax Assr Coll Wm M Petmecky announces the end of the current registration period on March 31. All motor vehicles must have new license tabs to operate on public roads after April 1. Fees are the same across vehicle classes and titles must be shown to register. Mileage must be provided for all commercial and farm trucks. The office will stay open on the last nights of the period for convenience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tax Assr
Wm M Petmecky
Petmecky
Additional 1-A Classifications Listed By Board
The Gillespie County Selective Service Board lists another group reclassified to 1-A this past week. Names include Erwin D. Sagebiel Elgin A. Hohmann Elgin A. Jung Forrest A. Rode Clinton A. Burrer Edwin A. Rausch Heinrich A. Dietz J. R. Bierschwale Jr Alvin Bindsiel Walter L. Rusenberger Walter A. Rode Hilmar H. Feuge Elgin E. Klein Werner L. Franz Elmer L. Russel Robert W. Langehennig Chester F. Ottmers Werner R. Langehennig Felix A. Klein Stanley E. Neffendorf Charles A. Gammenthaler Raymond R. Ransleben Leo Nebgen Harold W. Pape Willie L. Ellebracht Bernadino P. Arizola.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie County Selective Service Board
Erwin D. Sagebiel
Elgin A. Hohmann
Elgin A. Jung
Forrest A. Rode
Clinton A. Burrer
Edwin A. Rausch
Heinrich A. Dietz
J. R. Bierschwale, Jr
Alvin Bindsiel
Walter L. Rusenberger
Walter A. Rode
Hilmar H. Feuge
Elgin E. Klein
Werner L. Franz
Elmer L. Russel
Robert W. Langehennig
Chester F. Ottmers
Werner R. Langehennig
Felix A. Klein
Stanley E. Neffendorf
Charles A. Gammenthaler
Raymond R. Ransleben
Leo Nebgen
Harold W. Pape
Willie L. Ellebracht
Bernadino P. Arizola
Two Boys Drown After River Fall in San Antonio
Two nine year old boys Billy Sam Gresham and Richard Conroy Gibson drowned in the San Antonio river on Thursday afternoon after they fell into the stream while playing nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Sam Gresham
Richard Conroy Gibson
San Antonio
Principals at PTA Convention in Seventh District
The twenty second annual conference of the Seventh District Texas Congress of Parents and Teachers unfolds next Wednesday and Thursday. Mrs Jack M Little president of the State PTA speaks Wednesday morning. District Seven president Mrs D W Jordan presides. State Secretary Mrs S G Freeman speaks Thursday morning. State Budget Chairman Mrs Will T Decherd speaks Thursday morning. Brady School Superintendent Mr W E Whitten speaks at the Wednesday evening session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Congress
Jack M. Little
PTA
D. W. Jordan
District Seven
S. G. Freeman
Will T. Decherd
W. E. Whitten
Brady
Red Cross War Fund Drive Seeks County Report By Saturday
Gillespie County commissioners petition Congressman O C Fisher to introduce a private bill for completing the Harper school building halted by WPA cessation. The Harper Lions Club Harper Volunteer Fire Department Harper PTA Fredericksburg Lions Club and other civic groups join in urging action for the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Gillespie County
O. C. Fisher
Congress
Harper
Washington
Harper Lions Club
Harper Volunteer Fire Department
Harper Pta
Fredericksburg Lions Club
Giants Plan Opening Game Faster Sunday
Fredericksburg Giants to open season Easter Sunday April 9 with a squad similar to 1943. Twenty players were nominated for officers and directors, with a March 23 meeting to elect twelve directors and measure for new uniforms at Seipp's Park. Red Cross War Fund reports are requested by March 25, with precinct totals and district returns listed, noting partial city canvassing and ongoing drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg
Giants
Texas
Seipp’s Park
Red Cross War Fund
Sidney Henke
War Fund
Ration Calendar and Tax Deadlines Update
The list outlines ration stamp validity through May 20 for meats and fats, May 20 for processed fruits and vegetables, and extensions for green stamp areas through June 18. Gasoline A11 coupons valid through June 21. tire inspection deadlines vary by coupon class. income tax estimates for 1944 due April 15.
Metzger Rites Set for Friday Following Sudden Death
Alfred C. Metzger 55 prominent Luckenbach farmer and rancher died Tuesday night in a San Antonio hospital after a recent illness. Final rites are Friday at 10 a.m. from Schaetter Funeral Home and 10:30 a.m. at St Mary’s Church with interment in the Catholic Cemetery. The rosary will be recited Thursday at 8 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred C. Metzger
Luckenbach
San Antonio
Metzger
Schaetter
St. Mary's Church
Registration Desk Opens for Twenty second Annual Con Texas Congress
Preparations are under way for 200 delegates for the Twenty second Annual Con Texas Congress of Parents and Teachers to be held here on Wednesday and Thursday March 29 and 30. Registration opens at 8 a m in the primary school building and again at 1 30 p m. The opening exercise will occur at 10 a m with colors and pledge. The program includes departmental conferences at 1 30 p m, a general session at 2 30 p m, a 8 p m concert by the Fredericksburg High School Band, and a final session to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Congress of Parents and Teachers
H. A. Lochte
Parent Teachers Association
Lochte
W. H. Schaefer
Texas
H. A. Lechte
Fredericksburg
Jack M. Little
Dallas
District Board of Managers
Miss Pearl Dalhau
Missing Lt C B Hahn From Escort Mission To Frankfurt
Lt. Clifford B. Hahn son of Mr and Mrs W R Hahn Fredericksburg is listed as Missing in Action after a mission to Frankfurt Germany He completed 37 missions totaling over 90 hours of combat flying and previously served as a flight leader in the Westerfield New Jersey fighter group He held the Air Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters and the Distinguished Flying Cross He destroyed an ME 109 on November 3 1943.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AAF
England
Ilst
Clifford B. Hahn
W. R. Hahn
Fredericksburg
Frankfurt
Germany
Hahn
Europe
James J. Stone, Jr
Westerfield
N. J
University of San Antonio
State Highway Department
Airports discussed for smaller towns at Austin meeting
A Central Texas airport planning conference in Austin explored scheduled air service for small cities. Representatives from Centra Texas towns described building small sodded runways 2500 to 3500 feet long. Discussants included G C Cross Austin airport manager and Dr John H Frederick of the Austin chamber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Centra Texas
Central Texas
Fred Mathisen
Sidney Henke
Agnes Sagebiel
G. C. Cross
John H. Frederick
Austin Chamber
Austin C. of C. Aviation Committee
P. P. Willis
Civil Aeronautics Authority
William J. Lawson
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Tonger
Mrs
Fisher On Harper School
Solon
Henke
Tosca
Live Oak
Rocky Hill
Pilot Knob
Crabapple
Cherry Spring
Honey Creek
Lower South Grape Creek
Gold
Wolf Creek
Onion Creek
Nebgen
Klein Frankreich Williams Creek
Petersburg
C. B. Hahn
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