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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1923
Page
2
A voice urges shoppers to buy locally rather than mail order, arguing local merchants guarantee quality and pay taxes. It highlights mismatched catalog promises, potential returns trouble, and the community benefits of spending at home while boosting town prosperity.
The Agricultural Club of Eckert moves its next regular meeting from Friday May 18 to Wednesday May 16 1923 due to the Willow City event. Members are asked to bring their record books for inspection. Edwin Zincke of Yorktown is visiting his parents Mr and Mrs August Zincke of this city.
A special Trades Days meet was planned by the Retail Merchants Association in Fredericksburg Texas with a program and advertising committees seeking about 550 dollars to cover expenses. The aim is to make the day a banner business event and draw trade to the town with support from the Chamber of Commerce and local merchants led by M. C. Stebling and F. R. Senor.
A miscellaneous shower for Miss Erma Herbert was hosted at the Grobe home with Erna Her and Else Grobe organizing. Guests gathered as Erwin Grobe’s two children pulled a decorated wagon of gifts. The hallway and parlor were festively adorned with green and white ribbons, salads and cake were served, and Bunco prizes were awarded to Miss Elise pp and Miss Alma Knopp.
County Agent RS Miller of Gillespie County received an invitation from officials of A College to lecture on the Pecan Project at A and M College on July 24 and 25. Miller has accepted the invitation.
Fredericksburg High School traveled to Blanco City for a baseball game. A hurt Fredericksburg pitcher and weak pitching from both sides led to a long chase as fielding mishaps mounted. After two hours the scoreboard favored Blanco City 23 to 22, with an adding machine tally final.
Last week Mr Ad Weiss while breaking land for Hy Franz Jr tried to drive to town in Franzs car after oil ran out. The car skidded at high speed and both driver and the automobile plunged into a ditch. The car was badly damaged but Mr Weiss was uninjured.
Willie Dodson was bitten in the leg by a snake last Thursday night. He was taken to town for medical attention. Due to darkness the type of snake could not be determined.
L D Borden chief supervisor of Rural Schools of Texas praised the community for completing two school buildings at low cost. He lauded the school board and supporters and pledged another visit after the Austin Fredericksburg highway is finished. He sent a cordial letter to R G Striegler expressing satisfaction and best wishes for future visits.
Preparations advance for two major state conventions in Fredericksburg Texas with July 24 to 27 dates for the Texas Staatsverband gathering expected to draw about 1,000 delegates. Officials cite speakers from national groups, a major excursion to regional sights, and a torchlight parade. Local committees manage arrangements and transport, with rail and road access planned. A separate Luther League convention on July 20 to 21 or 99 is also slated for about 1,000 attendees.
Alfred Grobe, proprietor, opens a fashionable Main Street restaurant with modern equipment and a spotless chef de cuisine to meet the culinary wishes of travelers and gourmets.
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