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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1926
Page
12
Fredericksburg High School defeated Lutheran College of Seguin 7-0 on Saturday. Kaderli scored the touchdown on the fourth play. Fredericksburg threatened several times but could not add points, while Seguin struggled to advance and fumbled over the goal line. A game with Mason is set for Friday at the fair grounds.
On Sunday October 24 a grand polo game between Fredericksburg and Stonewall starts at 3 PM at the Stonewall Polo Club grounds. Music and entertainments accompany the event with polo and horse races plus musical chairs promised. See ad in another column.
The World Series between the New York Yankees and St. Louis Cardinals opened in New York with 65,000 fans. Through five games the Yankees led 3–2 as Herb Pennoack and Bill Sherdel delivered pitching feats. The series shifted to St. Louis with high scoring bursts and Babe Ruth lofting multiple home runs in the fifth game.
Louise Moellendorf nee Louise Schoening born November 20 1851 in Borkow Mecklenburg Germany married Joachim Moellendorf in 1874. She died October 1 at Albert Moellendorf home Fredericksburg age 73 10 20. Funeral at Albert Moellendorf residence with Rev Konyack officiating. Survived by five sons and five daughters plus 51 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
Miss Henriette Strackbein born January 4 1867 near Fredericksburg Texas died Monday night at age 59 years 9 months at the home of her sister Mrs August T Schmidt after a long illness including typhoid fever and four operations. She was survived by her mother Mrs Elizabeth Strackbein two brothers Phillip and Frederick Strackbein three sisters Mrs August T Schmidt Mrs William Weber and Mrs Minna Fishbach and many relatives.
A pinochle contest will be held at St Josephs Hall on Thursday night October 14 under the auspices of St Josephs Verein. All are invited. Refreshments will be served and valuable prizes awarded.
Mrs Ed Knopp and daughter Dora visited relatives in San Antonio Friday. Hubert Molberg spent part of the week on business in San Antonio. Adela Meckel spent Monday and Tuesday in San Antonio visiting relatives and on business. Mr and Mrs Gus Lindenau of Chicago visited relatives in Fredericksburg and San Antonio. Mrs Henry Hirsch Jr returned from a business trip to San Antonio early this week. The twins of Mr and Mrs Feliz Klaerner were operated on their tonsils and adenoids last Tuesday at Dr Hanus office. the youngsters are doing well as could be expected.
Mr. I. G. Wehmeyer and his sons Alois and Marcus spent Saturday and Sunday in Menard for visit and business. Rev. Arnold Roebing of Kansas City has accepted the position as assistant to Rev. Roebling at St. Marys Church. We welcome him to our city.
Mr. Frank Moore of Floresville was a pleasant caller at an office during the past week where he renewed his subscription to our Standard.
The Korges family from Hallettsville Texas are visiting the Schroeder family, parents of Mrs. W. J. Schroeder. The Chamber of Commerce will hold its quarterly membership meeting October 21 at the Chamber office as a business session with no banquet. Visitors Ray Gaston and family are calling on Mr. and Mrs. Lee Cauley in Houston. Tax records show 208 cars purchased in 1926 county wide including Buick Chevrolet Ford and Studebaker makes.
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