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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1940
Page
8
Texas A and M experts describe two methods to preserve eggs without cold storage. Water glass method uses 11 quarts water glass to 18 quarts water in clean jars, covering eggs and storing cool. lime method uses lime water with settled lime poured over clean eggs, with 2 inches of liquid above and cool storage.
Song by Cherry Spring Male Choir and a series of poems and duets are noted alongside a monologue. A Cyclones 26-6 win over Palo Alto is reported with Elroy Geistweidt earning his second victory. Weather damage includes hail affecting crops. local visits and Mother's Day gatherings are recorded among Doss residents and friends.
Fredericksburg drive in station promotes Rubin Crenwelge as proprietor with a note on the property j2tf.
Dusting tomato plants every 7 to 10 days with copper lime dust may control bacterial spots and early blight. Use a 46-50 bordeaux mix and monohydrated sulphate blend. Early spraying helps prevent disease spread.
Willow notes three graduates this week Merrel Johanson and Ogella Johansson children of Mrs. Alexander graduate from Llano High Margie Greathouse daughter of Mr. and Mrs N H Greathouse graduates from Fredericksburg High The community also records visits and social gatherings around Kerrville Llano and Eckert with local families and neighbors attending events and hosting guests.
Mr and Mrs J J Rovers and L H Harper took a business trip to San Antonio Wednesday. Chester Ochler of San Marcos visited relatives in Harper Sunday. F E Staudt with Mrs Clarence Taylor traveled to Roosevelt for several days with relatives. Roscoe Parker and Miss Gladiolus Parker visited Coleman. Roy Coker and baby from Bingham New Mexico visit Allen Gibson. Floyds and Francis spent Sunday in Austin. Granville Barker family and Mrs Barker of Junction visited C E Bein home Sunday. Relatives attended the funeral of Mrs Peter Tatseh at Fredericksburg last Wednesday.
A social column listing numerous residents and visitors includes names such as Mesdames Albert Ahrens Arnold Sagebiel Eugene Koennecke Armand Koennecke Orwin Herbert Alfred Ottmers Felmuth Ottmers W C Poehlmann Alfred Rode Felix Herbert and visitors Mrs Edgar Ottmers Miss Viola Koennecke Miss Rutie Herbert Relatives and friends visit for a birthday celebration. Several residents take trips to San Antonio Fredericksburg Llano and Kingsland and attend events including a Gold school closing. Sunday Cave Creek defeats Doss in softball 9 to 10 at home.
The obituary notes Mrs. Tatsch spent much of her life with her sons in the Reservation community and was mourned by many friends in the area. Also mentions Willie Kaiser and Warren McDougall visiting in San Antonio and Mr. and Mrs. Chas Barrets and children visiting Roy Roberts at Ozona.
An objective study cited by the Christian Science Monitor finds the mechanical cotton picker unlikely to cause a labor shortage. It notes limited market demand, potential higher costs, and that hand labor remains more economical except under ideal conditions. Texas A&M has tested a picker, but harvesting constraints and quality concerns limit adoption.
Four Luckenbach students graduated from Fredericksburg High School on Tuesday night Evelyn Petsch Joseph Jenschke Norma Schaeferkoeter and Helen Goehring. Alvin Pehl works on improvements at Ed win Pfeiffer's place. The Luckenbachs Alex Elgin Benno and Adolph Boerner fished Buchanan Lake last week. Rain fell Saturday afternoon and Tuesday night aiding grass and crops. Subscribe to the Standard $1.50 per year.
Stonewall notes show Mr and Mrs Alton Hodges of Arizona were at Mrs Emery Hodges bedside and visiting in Temple and San Antonio. Mrs Hodges is reported to be improving. Also reported: Werner Schlueter injured a ligament but played in the play and graduation. Stonewall beat Carter 7 to 5 in a recent ball game.
An advertisement for General Tires and Tubes appears alongside a drive-in station listing in Fredericksburg. Rubin Crenwelge, proprietor, promotes tire services and automotive supplies in the local business notice.
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