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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1941
Page
12
Soldiers will receive a food confection made with cottonseed flour. The item is produced and marketed by a Fort Worth cotton oil man and has the endorsement of the Council on Foods of the American Medical Association.
Benny’s latest starring film Charley’s Aunt screens at the Palace with Kay Francis and James Ellison. The plot follows a man posing as a friend’s aunt to help romance, leading to mistaken identity and comic complications.
Emil Klaerner sustained painful head injuries when struck by a rock while fishing in Baron's Creek in the city’s western area. He wore a heavy felt hat so injuries were not severe. He was momentarily dazed and the culprit escaped before capture. Officers investigated but no arrests were made.
C. W. Granville advertises farm and ranch properties in the Harper area. Listings include country tracts suitable for grazing and cultivation, with practical details for buyers seeking acreage and rural homes.
Entomologist Cameron Siddall of the A and M College Extension Service warns that November through January will largely decide the screwworm population for spring. He urges birth control at wounds and proper wound treatment with Smear No. 62 to prevent winter survival, especially in the Balcones Escarpment region, and stresses ranchers must protect newborn livestock in December and January.
Agriculture expert George P. McCarthy urges producers to sell only ripe turkeys. Inspect flesh, fat layers, and pin feathers to distinguish green birds from top market birds. Turkeys should be kept for a few more weeks if they lack full pin feather development and proper fleshing.
Camp Bowie Texas Nov 5 Private James E Schandun of Fredericksburg has been transferred from Headquarters Battery 61st Field Artillery Brigade to Headquarters Battery 2nd Battalion 131st Field Artillery. Announcement by Brig Gen Fred L Walker 36th Division Commander notes Schhandua was a Texas National Guardsman before federal induction last November.
Fredericksburg pioneer Mrs. Ida Eckert, age 76, donated a substantial cash gift to Texas Lutheran College Seguin to support library annex construction as the school seeks $11,000 for the project. The expansion aims to preserve the college s scholastic standing in the Southern Association of Colleges.
The U S Department of Agriculture reports Texas pecan production this year will be the lowest in many years. The 1941 crop is estimated at 21 390 000 pounds, about half of last year, while other crops show above average yields apart from pecans.
An on display advertisement at THE SINGER SHOP 229 W. Main Fredericksburg promotes Christmas gifts including a Singer Electric Sewing Machine Electric Iron or Vacuum Cleaner. The ad urges shoppers to use a layaway plan for full line items.
Fred ericksburg Drive In Station presents tire and tube deals. Rubin Crenwelge operates the station offering general tire services and auto supplies to local motorists.
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