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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1946
Page
7
San Antonio reports on local softball action in the City Softball League week. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Hirsch are noted among attendees while Kane N L Striegler is mentioned alongside participants.
A heavy rain and gusty winds struck Fredericksburg Tuesday evening with .68 inch of rain. Wind damage hit structures, windmills, and trees. Main Street decorations were damaged and power outages occurred for hours. The Pecan Belt Nursery barn section collapsed and a windmill was blown flat. a possible small tornado was suspected. Fire crews contained a trash fire near Knopp and Metzger's Produce. April rainfall totals to date run 12.15 inches.
The Dutch Sieckentroosters were the first social workers in the Empire State, visiting sick persons in their homes as their official duty.
Albert J Kraus named administrator of the estate of Felix C Kraus deceased by Gillespie County Texas court. Claimants must present all claims within legal time. Residence Fredericksburg Gillespie County Texas date April 30 1946.
Giants hammer Granger 7 to 2 as Al Enderlin wins in his first road start at Granger. L. Schneider and J. Langerhans lead Giant batting with three hits each. Granger’s D. Hejl and L. Rister drive in runs. Next Sunday Giants host Seven-Up Battlers of Austin at Jimmie Pyka Field.
Mr and Mrs Werner Juenke and their daughters of San Antonio were guests of relatives here for Easter. They were joined by Barbara Reinbach who spent a day with the family before returning home.
Jo Ed Winfree announced this week his campaign for the office of Lieutenant Governor of Texas subject to summer primaries. A long-time representative from Harris County he highlights a three decade career in law ranching and public service including sponsorship of the soldier vote amendment without poll tax and a pension increase for Confederate widows. He also helped author the Harris County Flood Control Bill and chaired the Revenue and Taxation Committee in the 48th Legislature.
Pfc. Arthur H. Jung, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur P. Jung of Cain City Texas, is promoted to corporal by Headquarters Sixth Air Force at Albrook Field Panama Canal Zone. He serves as Clerk Typist in the 2115th Service Unit Orderly Room. Jung, a Fredericksburg High School graduate, entered the Army Air Forces in February 1945 at Fort Sam Houston.
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