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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1944
Page
3
A community urges immediate action to create a central planned recreation center for youths as schools close. Drawing on a Lions Club speech by John H. Winters, residents condemn delay and push summer programs over post war excuses.
Nationwide warnings urge Americans to avoid sharing specific war details that could aid enemy spies. Officials from the Army Navy and FBI stress that even casual comments such as sailing dates or production milestones can reveal sensitive information and endanger troops and workers.
Albert Detjen and Mrs. Detjen of Clovis New Mexico visit on furlough. Ensign Kurt Lindenberg, son of Rev Otto Lindenberg, graduates and is commissioned at Chicago Midshipmen School. Vernon Ottmers returns to New Orleans base after six months at sea. Pfe Dayton Althaus receives a valor citation for Cassino Italy action. Travis Burrier advances to Seaman First Class in the Pacific. Cpl Elmer Itz earns Army Good Conduct Medal at Camp Pinedale. Lt Edward Hagel on furlough with family in Fredericksburg. Aviation Cadets Peterman and Pressler report for Class 44F at Frederick Field Oklahoma. Admiral Nimitz receives second Distinguished Service Medal at San Francisco ceremony.
A quip proposes stopping future wars until current conflicts are paid for, noting little risk of overreaching in such a plan and suggesting a global agreement to halt fighting until debts are settled.
Lt Clemens Fiedler, previously listed as missing in the European theater, is now reported wounded in action as of April 10, per a San Antonio Express notice published Wednesday morning.
Edwin A Petsch, a U S Navy seaman second class, is discharged honorably after service beginning January 1944. He was stationed in San Diego and has served in hospitals in El Paso and Norman Oklahoma. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Emil M Petsch.
Mr. and Mrs. John J. Moritz were recent visitors in Austin. Mrs. Louis W. Durst has returned from a visit with her sisters and their 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 spent Wednesday in Fredericksburg.
Mrs Arnold Crenwelge spent the weekend in Waco visiting Mr and Mrs Herbert Crenwelge and family. Want to buy anything Find a seller in the Standard want ads phone 40.
Four room house with wash room well city water electricity and car house on large lot. A four room bungalow with porch car house wash house and large lot. Garage building including lot on main street. Tools and machinery for auto repair worth seven thousand five hundred dollars. Several farms and ranches to select from. Will not be in my office Monday May 22.
Miss Frances Ernst hosted weekend guests at her home. Visitors included students of Mr and Mrs Joe Ernst visiting from Our Lady of the Lake College and Eugene Ochs Charles Diesen and Boots Howell from San Antonio.
Fredericksburg Publishing Co. announces limited stock of Indelibre pencils, noting high demand and scarcity. The message highlights availability at the Fredericksburg location and urges customers to act quickly to secure orders.
If you’re unsure what to give for graduation Stehling’s offers a large display of gifts including ties sport shirts bill folds belts and novelties.
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