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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1939
Page
2
Rural schools in Gillespie County have announced their closing program dates. May 27 lists Palo Alto and Rheingold, while May 28 lists Luckenbach. Further details on programs will appear in upcoming advertisements.
Three freight trains piled up in a wreck near Piqua Ohio this week killing three trainmen and injuring four others. A fast fruit train from Chicago to New York piled into the wreckage after the first two trains collided causing extensive derailing and debris across the double track.
The Fredericksburg High School graduation program in the public school auditorium starts at 8:30 PM on May 30, 1939. The event features a processional by the high school orchestra directed by Mr. Petersen, readings, a welcome by Faye Stein, senior class members, diploma presentations, honors, and a farewell address followed by the parting song.
The program lists invocation anthem by Soldiers Chorus Gounod led by Mr Petersen Rev J M Bergner scripture reading by Rev B E Breihan vocal solo by Mrs Lester Keyser and Miss Gertrude Wehmeyer sermon The School of Life by Rev Heinz Ziehe at Government Hill Lutheran San Antonio with additional anthems and recessional God Be With You Till We Meet Again led by Rev Breihan and Rev Ziehe direct
Italian mason Felix Daliol learned his craft across Europe before moving to the United States in 1912. He settled after hardships, sent for family, and his two sons became noted stone masons in Pittsboro. He later spent a brief period in Japan aiding a New York contractor on a huge bank project.
Felix, a prominent granite craftsman, reports the island’s rock is predominantly granite and notes extensive Texas work. He has operated from San Antonio with key projects in Austin at the University of Texas and will complete Fredericksburg stonework in about two weeks before awaiting new assignments.
The notice invites everyone to a barbecue dinner with beer and refreshments on the grounds hosted by The Trustees. All are welcome to attend.
Alfred Metzger spent several days with his father Joe Metzger and other relatives before leaving Wednesday for home in San Francisco California.
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