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Newspaper

Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 07, 1940

Page

3

Hillbillies Seek Fifth District Win Against Llano Friday

Fredericksburg High School Hillbillies travel to Llano for a sixth district game against the Llano Yellow Jackets. The Red and White aim for a fifth win to stay tied for the district crown, facing a foe with 64 points scored to 77 against them this season. Local fans expect a hard fought rivalry game at Llano High Field.

Fredericksburg High School Hillbillies Richland Springs Llano Yellow Jackets Llancites Llano High Hillbillies Granite City Rochelle Seguin Red and White Machine Lampasas Liano Llano

Solon-Elect Thanks Voters for Support

Lawrence L. Bruhl, representative elect of the 85th district, thanked voters for their support in the General Election. He pledged faithful, efficient representation in Austin with no political debts, and promised to serve all constituents without favor.

Lawrence L. Bruhl Austin Bruh Beng Bruhl

Willow 4 H Club Meets at Willow City School

The Willow City 4 H Club met at the school house for the second time this year. Miss Martin distributed year books and class pamphlets on food and grading. Nine members attended as plans for a Christmas party were discussed. Sponsor Mrs Sagebiel and reporter Lyla Fay Horlen were noted.

Willow City

Five New Officials Named in Blanco County

Blanco County voters elected five new county officials in the Tuesday election reports issued Wednesday. Sheriff King Casparis, in office 12 years, was defeated by Thad Dildine. County Judge James H. Clark, retiring after eight years, defeated Ben Jack Stubbs. R. B. Grissom defeated Charles Stevenson for County Treasurer. Kenny Smith became Justice of the Peace. L. W. Wagner elected County Commissioner.

Blanco County King Casparis Thad Dildine James H. Clark Ben Jack Stubbs R. B. Grissom Charles Stevenson Kenny Smith L. W. Wagner

PTA Hears Report On Activities

The PTA met at the Public School Auditorium to hear progress reports from the Halloween Carnival receipts of 592.00 with 229.74 in balance, the Summer Round-Up vaccination counts, Cub Scout den formations, and a talk by Kerrville Public Schools Superintendent H A Moore on practical education. Attendance reached 94 members as various committees and award winners were announced.

Parent-Teacher Association Almon Kirchoff Hallowe’en Alex Frantzen Milton Durst Cub Organization Committee Parent-Teacher Associationy H. A. Moore Kerrville Public Schools S. H. Smyre Sunflower and Bluebomnet Henry Loechte Carnival Committee Nolan Brown Clarence Probst Max Beckmann Clarence Schroeder Rubin Bernhard Bill Teague Elgin Crenwelge Oliver Kowert Edgar Kordzik Edgar Stroeder Hubert Molberg Ralph Gold G. F. Henke Walter Ottmers R B. Reissig Chas. Schuch Henry Borchers Bill Grienke PTA Mesdames Almon Krehhoff Ben Kneese Trust Ottens Ross Pittmann O. F. Kattner Lester Keyser Nannie Striegler Otis Morris James Shaw Stella Jung Mildred Biddy Julia Estill

General Tires and Tubes At Fredersburg Drive-In Station

Rubin Crenwelge promotes Prop 32tf at the Fredericksburg drive-in as General Tires and Tubes backs the campaign.

Fredericksburg Drive-In Station Rubin Crenwelge Fredericksburg Drive-In

Hillbillies Seek District Win After Dreary Rally

The Hillbillies aim to rebound Friday night against Richland Springs to stay in district race while regaining form. News notes include the school becoming the state’s first fully insured football team via Jaycees funding gate insurance and guardless field security. SMU vs Texas and a looming SMU vs A&M match headline college action with possible Turkey Day impact.

Hillbillies Richland Springs Hill Billies Fredericksburg Junior Chamber of Commerce Jaycees FHS SMU Texas Mustangs Jack Rabbit Crain Texas Aggies Aggies Austin A&m Dallas

Tivydale Farmer’s Pecan Harvest High

Tivydale farmer Harry Kneese reports a bumper pecan harvest on about six acres. County agent Henry Grote notes several young trees produced over 5,000 pounds, with three Burkett trees yielding 150 pounds each of large, thin shelled pecans.

Harry Kneese Tivydale Henry Grote Kneese Burkett

Greece Fights On As Italian Invasion Reach Greece

Greece fights fierce defense as Metaxas urges troops to resist. About 4,000 Italian soldiers were captured while air raids hit Greece and Italy. Pope Pius XII remains in the Vatican amid warnings, and Hitler may address Reichstag proposing terms to Britain while Europe is to be conquered.

Greece Italy Duce Metaxas George Pope Pius XII Vatican Rome Germany England Hitler

Klein Branch Home Demonstration Club Meets in Kerrville

The Klein Branch Home Demonstration Club met November 2 at Mrs L A Stevens home with Mrs W H Stevens hosting. Minutes were read, dues discussed, and council delegate report noted. New officers elected: Mrs H L Stevens president and Mrs J O Stevens council delegate. Plans set for the December 20 Christmas party at Mrs L A Stevens. A book review by Miss Elizabeth Harper of Kerrville highlighted the program, featuring We're Not Alone by James Hilton, with piano solo by Mary Ellen Kuhlmann and song by Mrs Lester Keyser. Several members were absent. Refreshments served to five members, agent Miss Martin, and visiting Kerrville and Fredericksburg attendees.

Klein L. A. Stevens W. H. Stevens D. W. Duderstadt H. L. Stevens H. L Elizabeth Harper Schreiner Institute Mary Ellen Kuhlmann Kerrville Lester Keyser Fredercksburg Miss Harper James Hilton Melicious Miss Martin Mesdames Keyser Pittman Long Peden Kline Fredericksburg Mesdames Steves Wilson Canfoxs Marberry Hanna Harper

F. H. S. B Team Falls 19 12 To Boerne Greyhounds

The FHS Hillbillies B team lost 19 12 in Boerne with Eddie Atelger scoring both touchdowns from an interception return and a short run. Milton Klaerner anchored the line while Arhelger and Roland Bonn shared backfield honors. None of the first string players traveled.

Brethers FHS Hillbillies Boerne Greyhounds Boerne Hillbillies Eddie Atelger Fleet Milton Klaerner Arhelger Roland Bonn

Ingram and Harper Families Noted in Obituary Lines

Local obituaries mention Mrs. Jess Miller and daughter Juanita of Ingram along with Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Brown and children Bill and Helen. Also listed are Mrs. Erwin Brown and Mrs. John Whitewood of Harper in a brief remembrance.

Jess Miller Juanita Ingram W. O. Brown Bill Helen Erwin Brown John Whitewood Harper

Bank to Be Closed Monday Armistice Day Notice

Fredericksburg National Bank will be closed on Armistice Day Monday Nov 11th.

Fredericksburg National Bank

Aading Machine Fairbens and Paper

The note references the Aading Machine Fairbens and paper from the Prederick hure Publishing Co. likely discussing equipment or materials and a publishing context.

Fairbens Prederickhure Publishing Ca

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