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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1944
Page
13
A citywide appeal argues closing schools leaves youth without organized play. Leaders cite Lions Club talk by John H. Winters urging a central recreation center now not after the war. The piece condemns delay and urges practical summer options for children.
The article urges caution in discussing war topics to prevent giving enemy spies usable information. It notes that even casual details like sailing dates or daily output can reveal valuable clues and stresses that once information leaks it cannot be recalled. It calls for avoiding unpublished specifics while acknowledging broad war talk remains natural.
A philosophical remark suggests ending wars only after current conflicts are paid for, noting reduced danger of overreach and implying a restraint on future military actions. This reflects a global pacifist stance amid ongoing tensions.
Tech Sergeant Albert Detjen and Mrs Detjen of Clovis NM are on a two week furlough visiting relatives. Adolphe Fritz of Rocksprings TX has five family members in service including Albert Fritz at Del Air Field and Louis Fritz in the Navy. Other local servicemen and promotions are noted from Fredericksburg, Texas to New Orleans and Camp Pinedale California. Admiral Nimitz receives second Distinguished Service Medal in San Francisco ceremony.
Lt Clemens Fiedler, previously reported missing in the European Theater, is now listed as wounded in action as of April 10, per an announcement in the San Antonio Express dated Wednesday morning.
Edwin A. Petsch, a Second Class seaman, is honorably discharged from the U S Navy after service since January 1944. He served in San Diego and spent time in hospitals at El Paso Norman Oklahoma and is the son of Mr and Mrs Emil M Petsch.
Mr. and Mrs. John J. Moritz visited Austin recently. Mrs. Louis W. Durst returned from a trip with sisters and families in San Antonio. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Lange of San Antonio spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Eugene C. Schmidt.
Oliver Schneider traveled from San Antonio to spend Mother's Day with Mrs. William Schneider. G. A. Hofmann and L. A. Boenicke of Brownwood were in Fredericksburg on Wednesday of last week.
Mrs Arnold Crenwelge spent the weekend in Waco visiting in the home of Mr and Mrs Herbert Crenwelge and family.
Short classified note promotes using the Standard want ads to find sellers by phone number 40. It emphasizes quick contact and local listings for purchasing items through the newspaper’s classifieds system.
Four room house with wash room electricity and city water. Includes car house poultry house and large lot. Close in price listed at $2250.00.
Week end visitors at the home Miss Frances Ernst a student of Mr and Mrs Joe Ernst were in Our Lady of the Lake College and Eugene Ochs Charles Diesen and Boots Howell of San Antonio.
The Fredericksburg Publishing Co Inc announces stock of Indelibre pencils, noting they are hard to obtain elsewhere and are now offered for readers and writers at their shop.
For his graduation gift ideas Stehling’s showcases a large display of ties sport shirts bill folds belts and novelties. Readily available items offer practical choices for graduates seeking stylish items.
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