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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1940
Page
12
Wells Motor Co joins General Motors Truck dealers in a nationwide Spring Showing of 1940 GMC models. Laurie Wells notes the display reaches all truck segments from light delivery to 15 ton tractors and features a full diesel line with GM engines for heavy-duty work.
The article emphasizes daily brushing and dental care for children to prevent decay and systemic health issues. It notes the six year molar as crucial and warns that poor dental health can affect digestion, nutrition, schooling, and even recruitment in the military. It advocates milk, vegetables, fruits, and whole grains for dental health.
Mrs J H Jones returns from Austin. Leiceste couple and daughters attend Arthur Holly Silver Wedding in Fredericksburg. Dorothea Kassell visits Marshall Ford Dam. Lehmbergs from San Antonio visit relatives. Leifeste family hosts Mother's Day guests Vernelle, Bernice, and Dorothy Lee. Rothmainn and Raesener families in Alamo city Fredericksburg visits. A H Matern and Jo Ann visit Fairland relatives. Bailey of San Angelo visits Schuesslers. Gilbert Leifeste from Austin visits parents. Vernelle Radetzky visits San Antonio with brothers Henry and Elbert. Radetzky family hosts Mother's Day. Lewis Mitchell family and Elizabeth visit from Bay City. Emma Grote of Austin also a guest. Herbert Fisher of Bellville visiting relatives.
Edward Stein of Fredericksburg National Bank and Henry Grote of Gillespie County Agricultural Agent joined a San Antonio Chamber of Commerce meeting to boost regional farmer rancher cooperation. A luncheon at the Plaza Hotel opened round table talks on projects including a Boys Fat Stock Show facility, dairying expansion, soil erosion control, and water conservation. Carlton Hagelstein of the Union Stockyards spoke on livestock marketing and market progress offering improvement suggestions.
A historical note claims Cardus helps women by sharpening appetite, boosting gastric juice flow, improving digestion, and building resistance. Taken several days before and during menstruation, it purportedly eases functional dysmenorrhea and related headaches. The product is described as having 50 years of use.
The film version of John Steinbeck’s Grapes of Wrath comes to the Palace for Wednesday and Thursday showings May 22 and 23. Henry Fonda stars among the cast in this controversial adaptation.
Students clamored for the 1940 edition of The Mesa yearbook at Fredericksburg High School. Aviation theme with student drawings by H. Grayson Jordan and Felix Hahne Jr. Dedication to Miss Maurine Smith. Page in memory of Paula Schmidt Keller. List of ex-students in the Air Force and year’s events including PTA anniversary. Editor in Chief Peggy Petsch with staff and sales team led by Ruby Lange.
An advertisement claims EF Hentges reports relief from acid stomach after taking Adla Tab. The pitch markets a 7 for $1.25 bottle under a guarantee and urges readers to try the product for excess stomach acidity.
General Tires and Tubes presents a sale at Fredericksburg Drive-In Station. Rubin Crenwelge, proprietor, announces special discounts on tires and tubes, with available stock and pricing details for local motorists.
A local dry cleaner invites customers to prevent moth damage by cleaning and spraying clothing before storage. Optional moth-proof bagging on hangers available at no extra charge. Call 290 for service.
Miss Susie and Tillie Petsch of San Antonio visited with parents Mr and Mrs Willie Petsch on Sunday. Julius Luckenbach of Austin visited our community Sunday. Ernestine Doell of San Antonio visited with her parents over the weekend. Edwin Steitle and family of San Antonio were among out of town visitors for Sunday. A number of locals attended the Knapp school closing on Monday.
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