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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1946
Page
14
Listings run for 1946 offices including O C Fisher for Representative 21st district and Penrose Metcalfe for State Senator 25th district. Also Metcalfe Dorsey Hardeman Tom Martin and various county offices with incumbents and challengers such as Bob Loth for Sheriff and several commissioners.
A feature recounts Fredericksburg homes and landmarks tied to early settlers. It notes the Keidel and Bonn residences, Peter Bonn rock house, and the Morris Ranch site with its buildings, jockeys, and rich family histories.
Fredericksburg has maintained a local kindergarten for 23 years. In 1920 the school board supported a kindergarten and Mrs F J Maier organized and has run it at her home for 22 years. Graduation exercises occur annually at the Palace Theatre. Mrs Maier, formerly Tillie Kordzik, was an active Fredericksburg teacher for years.
Carl Biebers was chosen as grand president of the Order of the Sons of Hermann at a convention of 275 delegates. Over 300 lodges with about 23 000 members were represented in the balloting. Harry A. Nass and William Lehde of Houston were named grand vice presidents, Paul Hertting was reelected grand secretary and treasurer, and Dr. E R Lochte became grand physician.
Citizens encouraged to use potatoes, oatmeal and buckwheat cakes instead of bread to stretch limited flour supplies. Keep bread fresh and reuse stale loaves as toast, puddings, or croquettes to reduce waste during impending world famine.
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