14 Carloads Of Scrap Iron Shipped Here
Local scrap dealers report solid business with 14 carloads of scrap iron shipped, plus at least 3 carloads of bones, 3 of paper, and 1 of rags. Scrap paper market remains closed with no clear resumption date.
Fredericksburg Standard in Fredericksburg, Texas
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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1942
Page
5
Graduation notices for Public and St Marys schools
Graduation exercises are scheduled for May 19 at 8 45 pm in the auditorium with main address by nen. The event includes a banquet, band participation, diplomas by Herman Fischer, and honor graduates named by B L Enderle. St Marys School holds commencements May 22 at 9 pm in Peters Hall with Rev T A Coleman delivering the address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nen
Supt
S. H. Smyre
Fredericksburg
Herman Fischer
B. L. Enderle
Walter Jost
St. Mary’s School
Peter’s Hall
T. A. Coleman
Robert Pyka
Maxine Jordan
St. Mary’s
GROCERS MEETING ATTENDED IN SAN ANTONIO
Messrs Max Metzger and Chester Schmidt attended a meeting of IGA dealers in this section of the state held Wednesday night in San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Max Metzger
Chester Schmidt
IGA
San Antonio
Gift Suggestions for the Graduate
Itemized gift ideas with varied prices for graduates including shirts belts suspenders ties sport shirts slack suits gowns hose and pajamas. The list features clothing accessories and undergarments with price ranges from under one dollar to under three dollars reflecting a mid century retail catalog style.
New City Administration Reports Bridge Erosion And Sanitary Issues
The council discussed a bridge over town creek on Crockett Street with a badly eroded northern approach. Sanitary conditions were reviewed and the sanitary commissioner was authorized to investigate and act. Ambulance drivers were told to call the fire house and have lights blink to signal an emergency before rush calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crockett Street
War News and Rationing Updates in Eastern Front Context
Reports describe Nazi movements toward India and Crimea as the war tightens. Churchill warns of Axis doom and potential gas use, while Hungary and Bulgaria show unrest. The U S House approves pay raises for privates and apprentice sailors. A West Virginia mine blast claims 53 lives. 70 escaped. Eastern states begin gasoline rationing May 15, with quotas by miles driven. OPA allows used or new typewriters from dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitler
Crimea
Kerch
Germany
Churchill
Britain
Russia
Office of Price Administration
Seaboard
Opa
Swiss-born Rev Bracher Entertains Fredericksburg Natives
The day program at the local church featured day school and ladies aid presenting the pastor and his wife. Both choirs sang and a congregation supplied a supper. Rev Bracher, from Switzerland, noted he had performed 184 weddings 440 baptisms 393 confirmations and 181 funerals during 25 years of service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladie
Bracher
Switzerland
Fredericksburg
Wichita Falls
Texas
Defense Film Show Promotes Firemen Rescue Training
Defense film event continues on page 1 inviting firemen rescue squads and others taking defense courses to attend. The film will be shown on this single occasion only and will not be repeated. Admission is free.
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Stehling Bros
Clothiers
Grocers
Slas & SE
Loo
Ajamas
Norman Bros
Max W. Staudt
Jeweler
U. S. Treasury
Weert
Aan
ASI
Vernon
Dro
Senn
America
Treasury Department
India
Hungary
Bulgaria
Holland
U. S. House of Representatives
Senate
West Virginia
Osage
Defense Film
AMT
Sport Oxfords
Bill Felds
Holts
Joe A. Weidenfeller
Magnolia Petroleum CO
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