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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1944
Page
4
The Security State Bank announces a new service issuing Bank Money Orders. The option saves money for users and is available to both depositors and non depositors. Details are obtainable by visiting the bank.
Connor opened with a single to left driving in the tying run then Itz mishandled a ball allowing the go ahead run. Bonns drive sparked a late surge as Boling and Itz followed with hits and Seven-Up failed to respond in time. Next Sunday the locals meet the Battlers at House Park at 3 15. Also a double header with the Kelly Field War Workers at Seipp Park on May 28 at 3.
The notice urges buyers to replace typewriter ribbons regularly and to bring an old ribbon spool when purchasing a new one from Fredericksburg Publishing Co. Inc.
Jake Knopp posted a 201 high game as Palace Theatre achieved a high team score of 854. Mutual Lumber Co. led the 3 game series with 2401, topping the league standings.
Texas agriculture advisory notes 1944 bag supply will meet essential needs but overall textile and paper bagging may fall short this year. Farmers should reuse and substitute containers, open bags by chain stitching, clean and repair bags, store dry and off cement to prevent rot, and avoid destruction of usable bags. Protection against price rises applies to new and used bags. Also mentions fire prevention as defense work and notes Texas center near Brady. Dinosaur finds in Texas trace 100 million years back.
Representative Martin Dies of Texas, longtime Dies committee chair and 14 year Congress member, announced last week he will not seek reelection.
The Giants lost 6-3 to the 7 Up aggregation amid erratic fielding and base running woes. Hugo Klaerner pitched well but received little support, and fans joked about traffic lights on the bases. Next up is a road showdown with the Bottlers at Austin, then a home doubleheader versus Kelly Field War Workers on May 28. The Preakness crowned Pensive with 50 000 for the three year olds. Texas Longhorns dominated in baseball at 6-5 over the Aggies, swept tennis SWC honors, and led track over A&M Rice and SMU by a wide margin.
Austin Texas Dr Geo W Cox state health officer urges early diagnosis for pyorrhea claiming the disease is curable in its early stages. He stresses regular family dental visits and proper hygiene as the main treatment and cause of the condition.
The health officer says proper home care by the patient can cure most early pyorrhea cases not incurable if detected by the dentist while still curable, countering the belief of inevitability.
Miss Adah Pedens entertained Mrs. Adah Harrison of Dallas and Mrs. Randell of Washington City as her guests at a social gathering.
Classified notice in The Standard encourages placing a want ad with low cost. Readers are directed to the Classified Rates and Terms section above to calculate pricing for their advertisement.
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