Model Home Construction Opens in Basse Addition
Joe Ramsey a local builder began construction of a model home on West Center Street in the Basse Addition. The bungalow with five rooms bath and attached garage will use top quality materials from Mutual Lumber Company and local labor. When finished it will be offered at a lower price with easy terms through the Fredericksburg Federal Savings and Loan Association and the public may view the project during construction to learn the building methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Ramsey
Frederickspure
West Center Street
Basse Addition
Federal Savings and Loan Association
Mutual Lumber Company
M. L. Bogisch
Federicksburg Federal Savings Ad Loan Ass
Rail movement totals in 1937 show freight and distance
A figure notes 77,630,892 tons moved and 17,393.96 miles of rail in 1937. The data provide a snapshot of transport scale, with emphasis on freight tonnage and track distance for that year.
Horse Mules Vaccination Time Emphasized by Agric Leaders
Agricultural leaders in the region urge horse and mule owners to vaccinate with Embryo Eye Vaccine to prevent sleeping sickness. Owners warn it is better to vaccinate now than risk a dead animal if neglected.
Frantzen to Attend Dallas Insurance School
Fredericksburg resident Alex R. Frantzen has been chosen as a Southwestern Life Insurance representative to attend a five day sales school in Dallas during the week of May 20. The program, first of its kind in the agency training initiative, aims to sharpen underwriters and improve service to the public through enhanced professional standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex R. Frantzen
Fredericksburg
Southwestern Life Insurance Company
Dallas
Ann
Southwestern Life
Lampasas Plant Breaks 936000 Eggs In One Week
Lampasas Texas reports the Producers Produce Company egg breaking plant produced 936000 eggs in one week including 78000 dozen broken and canned. The plant bought 1600 cases in a day the prior week and all eggs were processed. The facility runs six days weekly for six months employing 44 local workers plus 25 additional staff during turkey dressing season.
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Lampasas
Tex
Producers Produce Company
Be Careful For Sheep Poisoning Feed Remedy Cited
Article warns of sheep poisoning from high protein in early spring forage on abandoned fields. It notes symptoms of blindness and loss of limb control and prescribes removing sheep from such range and feeding a 50 50 mix of salt and bone meal, with some hay to balance carbon content.
Political Announcements Policy Notice
Column policy states all political announcements will be inserted in order received and must be prepaid before publication. The notice applies regardless of candidate and enforces advance payment for all items.
Primary ballot for 85th District nominees A Mourl and Bruhl
Voters will choose between A W Mourl and Lawrence L Bruhl in the first Democratic primary for the 85th District on July 27 1940. The winners face the November general election. Henry H Houy is the candidate for County Clerk in this slate.
State Fair of Texas to host juvenile contests under Woods
Over sixty Texas schools have entered exhibits and contests at the 1940 State Fair of Texas. Contests cover rhythm bands spelling public speaking choral singing and a band fiesta for Texas school bands under the supervision of State Superintendent L A Woods.
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Texas
L. A.woods
Contractors Notice Texas Highway Construction Bid Opening
Sealed proposals for reconstructing 9.432 miles of U S 87 from north of Fredericksburg to Mason County line Gillespie County, control 71-6-6, will be received in Austin until 9 00 am May 21 1940 and publicly opened. Prevailing minimum wage rates apply for laborers and operators plus overtime rules under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Plans and specs available from G W Dabney Resident Engineer Austin and State Highway Department. Usual rights reserved.
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Fredericksburg
Mason County
Gillespie County
State Highway Department
Austin
Dfa Ee Cran
Verbestidade
Piassadinig
Iheeey
Sseaknention
Eccsu
Cnadierses
G. W. Dabney
Texas
Eckert School Holds Baccalaureate May 12
Eckert School will hold a baccalaureate service Sunday May 12 at 4 p m to honor this year’s graduates. The Rev W C Poehlmann of Cave Creek Lutheran Church will deliver the sermon. Diplomas will be awarded May 17 during closing exercises for four graduates.
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Eckert School
W. C. Poehlmann
Cave Creek
24 Cars Of Cattle Shipped From Llano
A special train of cattle loaded at Llano consisted of 24 cars carrying 1 007 head en route to northern points. Twenty two cars went to Kansas and two to Iowa. Most cattle were yearlings. Buyers included D. W Evans Lebo Kansas 17 cars, Tom Donahue Sweetwater three to Kansas and two to Iowa, Byron Hunter St Joseph two to Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Llano
Kansas
Towa
D. W Evans
Lebo
Kans
Tom Donahue
Sweetwater
Iowa
Byron Hunter
St. Joseph
Drive-In Station Stop Crenwelge Prop 32tf
Fredericksburg drive in station stop announced under Rubin Crenwelge ownership Prop 32tf appears in local business notices with brief operational reference.
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Fredericksburg Drive-In Station
Rubin Crenwelge
Wanted ads seek eggs hides poultry and tires
Classified notes list wants for eggs hides and poultry at Cash Produce 103 Adams St phone 182 and a white girl for housework in Austin Texas with salary plus a large stock of good used tires in all sizes offered by Goodyear Tire Service 206 EK Main St with easy terms and no down payment
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Cash Produce
Adams St
Meredith
Austin
Texas
Goodyear Tire Service
Main St
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Frantzen
Dallas Insurance School
Woerner’s
Woerner
Erwin Woerrner
A. W. Mourl and
Lawrence L. Bruhl
Henry H. Houy
Texas Highway Construction
Felix Maier
Fedelco Electric
Joseph Bros
Sar
John Deere
Max Schuch
Dolezal Motor Co
Paul Mann
Brady
Electrolux
Chester Bonn
Morris Ranch
Ft. Frigidaire
Meier Miser
Pierce Smith
Lester J. Smith
Warwick Place
San Antonio
H. H. McFarland
Nimitz Hotel
VAPO
Deering
Carbide
Premier Ranch
Mason, Tex
John Weidemann
A. Seidemann
Bedall Ridg
Meier
Louis Klaerner
East Travis St
Main Street
John Stehling
Otto Kolmeier & Co
Fredericksburg Implement Co
Maytag
Stewart Warner
Hot Point
Ranchman’s Supplies
Lochte Storage
Ici Company
Business and Professional Directory
Petsch
Usener
Alfred Petsch
Herman Usener
Attorneys - AT - Law Associates
Boerne — Kerrville
Llano — Menard
J. W. Yancey
Striegler
Jas. A. Schmulen
Fire
Strie
Reuben E. Jordan
Automobile
Gser
Optometrists
Leon F. Zwiener
Optometrist
Palace Theatre Building
H. Welge Lewis
Adams Street
Beckmann Funeral Home Telephone No
Schaetter Funeral Home
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