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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1940
Page
4
The piece likens elections to competitive contests and notes that the people of the United States and Gillespie County have spoken. It offers congratulations to winners and a challenge to losers to strive for better service and future success for their community.
The piece reflects on November as a month of harvest and reflection, noting Armistice Day and Thanksgiving as significant observances. It highlights the ongoing impact of war and the hope for peace while urging reverence for the nation’s abundance and gratitude in 1940.
November 10 to 16 is proclaimed National 300k Week to encourage reading constructive books and broaden education while urging public library support. Readers are urged to donate unused volumes to the Pioneer Memorial Library to reach more readers and clear shelf space for new purchases.
Mrs. Alfred Basse nee Lina Wahrmund died at 10 30 a m Tuesday November fifth in San Antonio. Funeral services were held at Schaetter Funeral Home at four o clock Wednesday and interment followed at City Cemetery. She was born at Bear Creek to Emil and Augusta Wahrmund pioneer settlers from Germany with Prince Solms. She lived in San Antonio over 30 years and was active in clubs and musical groups. Survivors include two sons Emil D and Alfred L Basse four daughters Elsie Williams Mrs Travis Mourland Mrs James Wallace of Chicago and Mrs Carl Mueller of Austin three grandchildren Lieut C B Mueller Homer Mueller and Alfred A Mourland and more than 100 nephews nieces and grandnieces.
Marvin H. Durst son of Mr and Mrs A H Durst near here has been promoted to radioman third class. He enlisted May 10 1939 through the San Antonio recruiting station and is attached to the USS Richmond. Naval officials note the promotion comes after 17 months of service.
Cecil Klaerner a 12 year old grandson of Sheriff Alfred Klaerner was injured Saturday when struck while riding a bicycle to confirmation classes Two cars met on the road causing confusion and he swerved into the rear of a car driven by Russel Kelly The accident occurred two miles from the city on the Harper Highway He was taken to Fredericksburg hospital and released Monday with a serious scalp injury and minor cuts and bruises.
Mrs Gottlieb Willms nee Bertha Wahrmund died in San Antonio on November 5 at 9 a m. She was 73 years, 8 months and 7 days old. Funeral at Schaetter with burial in City Cemetery. Survivors include her husband six sons four daughters two brothers three sisters and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Fredericksburg area records report three births in the past week. A girl to Walter Moldenhauer and wife on November 5th, another girl to Eli Rode and wife on November 5th, and a stillborn girl to Milton Schmidt and wife on November 3rd.
David Petsch 25, son of Mr and Mrs Otto Petsch, remained in serious condition at a Fredericksburg hospital this week from an infection that followed a finger injury at Standard Motor Company weeks ago. Other hospital news includes Calvin Leifeste undergoing an operation in Mason and Thomas Jung having an appendectomy. A 10 year old Welgehausen boy was treated after injuring his right foot with a 22 rifle.
The Palace Theatre presents on Sunday and Monday November 10 11 an extraordinary ten minute film showing London under fire. It follows city life along the Thames from evening to dawn, depicting bombing alerts sirens searchlights and citizens taking shelter as London endures air raid conditions.
Herman Schoenewolf died Wednesday October 30 at 8 15 p m at age 73 6 24. Funeral services were Friday November 1 at 2 p m at Beckmann Funeral Home officiated by Rev Theo Haag. Interment in City Cemetery. Survived by widow Clara nee Blank and children Sophie Mossberger Olga Tatsch. six grandchildren two great grandchildren. brothers August Otto Hugo Felix Max. sisters Elsie Ochs Alma Payne.
Mrs Anna Blank Hertzberger died in San Antonio at age 77. Funeral services were conducted by the Rev Theo Haag at Beckmann Funeral Home Wednesday at 2 p.m. Interment followed in City Cemetery. Survived by husband John Hertzberger two daughters Nellie Cosner and Felix Pfiester widow Otto W Krohm and Edwin A Krohm a sister Mrs Herman Schoene Wolf of this city.
Mrs Zola T Lasseter receives 1st prize of 100 dollars at a gathering on University Blvd in Houston Texas.
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