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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1946
Page
6
Sheriff Robert Loth announces parking bans on Main Street from Hotel Nimitz to Kraus Corner and on North and South Crockett Streets plus South Adams Street from San Antonio to Main to clear for parade formation and fire department access. A separate 11:39 a.m. ban will apply on Tuesday in front of the courthouse.
Officials promote copra farming in the Philippines as a key strategy to mitigate a global fat supply shortage. The effort targets increasing coconut oil output and supporting local growers amid rising demand.
Community event offers barbecue supper with beer and soft drinks and a children's program at 7 30 PM. Neighbors invited to enjoy food, beverages, and entertainment.
Major Hanus is presently confined at Brooke Army Hospital in San Antonio for unspecified medical care. The report notes his location and current hospital treatment status.
Major Joe Hanus, his wife Mrs. Hanus, and their two sons E. J. and Jack are noted spending the Easter holidays together. Jack is identified as a student at Allen Academy in Bryan.
Adolph Basse died on his Pecan Creek farm in 1919 at age seventy. He was a son of Rev. H. Basse, first pastor of the Vereins-Kirche in Fredericksburg, arriving in 1846. Born in 1849, he lived his life in Fredericksburg with wife Lena Schnerr, whom he wed in 1875, and their seven children. The note adds a Greek etymology of Planet and a solar fact about the sun’s size.
The Texas District of the American Lutheran Church held its sixteenth annual Synod Convention at Texas Lutheran College April 22 26 with 250 pastors and representatives in attendance. E A Sagebiel retired as District President after 18 years and C N Roth of Winters was chosen to succeed him. New officers include John A Scherzer ranking vice president W A Sicifes second vice president and A C Strong third vice president. A full time Parish Education Director will oversee Sunday schools confirmation instruction vacation bible schools and related programs starting in 1947.
Henry Borchers, Commissioner for Precinct One, Gillespie County, announced this week his bid for re election in November. He said the first term experience will help him perform duties more efficiently if re elected.
Visitors to Fredericksburg during the Centennial may secure information at three booths set up in the Nimitz Hotel Pioneer Memorial and Courthouse Lawn during the four day celebration. The Chamber of Commerce Office will also be open as an information center.
Mr and Mrs Arno Basse and daughter of Dallas visited for Easter. The piece notes a playful thought that if the earth were a square or triangle the horizon would mirror that shape.
An art exhibit of oil paintings and pictures will run during the four day Centennial Celebration in the Agriculture Building auditorium. It is arranged and sponsored by Mrs. Edwina Mintel, formerly of San Antonio and now a Gillespie County resident, featuring artwork of San Antonio landmarks wildflowers and Fredericksburg scenes.
Three ex servicemen operate an air cargo service based at Mustang airport and plan to ship to destinations across the nation.
Citation by publication announces final account and discharge request in Gillespie County Texas. Administrator Rector Grote filed April 26 1946 in County Court. hearing set May 13 1946 at Fredericksburg courthouse for interested parties to contest. Court clerk Henry H Holy certifies the notice.
Baron's Creek Shooting Club completed a new firing range at Spring Creek Hall on Harper Road. The first practice session Sunday saw club president Gustav Rusche hit a bulls eye. Easter visitors included students and cadet nurses from Texas universities and San Antonio.
A local store offers a nice selection of Mother's Day cards at Central Drug Co as shoppers prepare for the holiday. The display highlights varied designs and sentiments for all tastes and budgets.
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