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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1946
Page
9
The Standard will publish political notices for county district state and federal offices in order received with advance payment. It lists candidates including O C Fisher for representative 21st district seeking re election and Tom Martin for 85th Texas legislative district as representative along with the 25th Texas senate district seat.
The note thanks Mr. and Mrs. Otto Schneider Jr. along with Hardy Mosel Albert Klein Herman Klein Hy Eberle Fred Nemky Arthur Schaetter Benno Weiss Meusebach School Johnnie Weidenfeller and Richard Hardin for assistance with the Keidel Descendants float.
The Maytag Home Freezer offers a counter balanced lid with stainless steel interior and rust proof breaker strip. A double gasket and piano hinge provide airtight sealing and easy access for service, plus toe room and adjustable cabinet height for kitchen harmony. Weighing about 355 pounds, it uses 41 inches of spun glass insulation and 4 inches of board insulation, with samples to appear on dealer displays soon.
The Stonewall column lists visitors at the Hahne and Weinheimer homes including Mrs. Krauskopf, the Bogisch family, and Mrs. Vida Newberry. It notes Lawrence A. Schaetter, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Schaetter, stationed in Oberursel Germany, promoted from Corporal to Sergeant since December 1, 1945.
A Johnson City High School Junior and Senior Banquet was held in the school auditorium on Friday May 3 with the Johnson City Band providing music. The program featured guest tributes and performances by local students and a supper of fried chicken potato salad and desserts.
The article notes a Centennial Parade on Wednesday with participants Arlene Althaus Jereleen Horlen Arlene from Austin joining in. Mary Helen Renick spent the week visiting her parents with friends while Clifton Holland Kerrville and Mansey Holland hosted visitors on Sunday. Rich Laurence Phil Dawn and A Renick joined Chas Laurence for Sunday afternoon calls. W P Horlen Fredericksburg also visited Emil Horlen Sunday afternoon.
Oscar Henry Durst died in a San Antonio hospital on May 9 at age 59 years 7 months and 13 days. A Gillespie County native who lived 21 years in Bexas County, he is survived by his widow Viola and seven daughters plus several brothers and sisters. Funeral services were May 11 with Rev Land officiating. interment in Roselawn Burial Park, San Antonio.
Dealers report Harvester is rebuilding production after the strike with extra shifts and plans to ship machines as completed. Parts shortages persist for light gauge steel brass copper motors and coal, delaying some items while repair parts schedules run beyond normal. Dealers will have limited stock and dispersed shipments. quality remains the priority.
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