Hillbillies Open District Battle With Goldthwaite Friday
Hillbillies renew quest for second straight District 34-A crown as they host Goldthwaite at Hillbilly Park at 7 30 p m Friday. Last week’s Rochelle game was postponed after a Rochelle school figure died. The team has 2 wins and 1 loss in district play, having beaten Boerne and San Saba while losing to Seguin.
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Hillbillies
Goldthwaite Eagles
Hillbilly Park
San Saba
Hillbilly- Rochelle
Rochelle
Waco Methodist
Hillbilly
Killeen
Boerne
Seguin
FHS
Litthke
Goldthwaite
Winters
Brady
Here
Richland Springs
Lampasas
Ownership Statement for Fredericksburg Standard 1940
The document lists Fredericksburg Publishing Co. Inc. as publisher with Arthur H Kowert as managing editor. It names stockholders Alfred Petsch, Arthur H Kowert, Mrs Hugo Walter, Robt Klingelhoefer, W Z Bates, Marcus F Wehmeyer, Mrs Wm Habenicht, R B Jordan, Mrs Hulda Zincke, I G Wehmeyer, Alois Wehmeyer, R J Peter, Max Eilerschwab, E M Bittner, Clarence Probst and others, all based in Fredericksburg Texas. It states no security holders holding 1% or more. The affidavit sworn Sept 27, 1940 by Arthur H Kowert.
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Congress
Fredericksburg Standard
Fredericksburg
Texas
State of Texas
Gillespiess
Arthur H. Rowert
Fredericksburg Pubiishing Co, Inc
Fredericksburg, Texas
Arthur H. Kowert
Fredericksburg Publishing Co., Inc
Alfred Petsch
Hugo Walter
Robt
W. Klingelhoefer
W. Z. Bates
San Antonio
Marcus F., Wehmeyer
Tex
Wm. Habenieht
R. B. Jordan
Hulda Zincke
I. G. Wehmeyer
Alois Wehmeyer
R. J Peter
Max Eilerschwab
E. M. Bittner
Clarence Probst
Duck Hunting Season Opens In Gillespie County
Gillespie County ducks season opens Saturday November 2 and runs through December 31. Warden Adolf Heep reports a daily bag limit of 10 and a possession limit of 20. Shooting hours are from sunrise to 4 p.m.
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Gillespie County
Adolf Heep
Gillespie
Subscribe to the Standard at a dollar fifty yearly
Advertising note offering a one year subscription to the Standard newspaper for 1.50 dollars. Includes invitation to readers to subscribe for continuous delivery and access to current news content.
Men’s Ten-Pin League High Scores Reported
Leo Petsch rolled a 254 for high single game while William Schroeder led with 629 in a three game series. Old Schenley posted a 894 as high team single game and 2608 as high team eight game series.
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Leo Petsch
Wm. Schroeder
Old Schenley
Credit Bureau Ethics and Local Rating Practices
The local credit bureau records transactions from merchants doctors and lawyers to evaluate credit. Applicants moving to town must establish identity and may be rejected if unknown or untrustworthy. A strong rating aids access to credit and prompt payment before the tenth of the following month is advised.
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Tence
Bureau
Credit Bureau
McDonald Certified Democratic Nominee for Agriculture Commissioner
The article notes J. E. McDonald is certified as the Democratic nominee for Commissioner of Agriculture amid a factional debate over his presidential vote. It also lists four proposed state constitutional amendments and outlines local youth program plans and Cub scouts organization details.
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J. E. McDonald
Supreme Court
West
Secretary of State
Red River
Hillbillies Prep for Fifth Week After Postponed Clash
The Hillbillies inch toward their fifth game of the 1940 season after a Friday postponement with Rochelle. Goldthwaite shows rising form, and San Saba ties Brady hint at district strength as Lampasas looms. Reds win World Series title in seven games over Detroit.
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Cincinnati Reds
Detroit Tigers
St. Louis Cardinals
Cincinnati
Reds
Chicago
Detroit
Cincinnat
STANDARD CLASSIFIED ADS OFFER JUST THE BARGAIN THAT YOU'RE HUNTING
A compact note touts standard classified ads as the quick route to finding the bargain you need. It highlights accessible listings across categories and urges readers to browse for value and selection.
Parity Payment Rules for 1941 Announced by AAA
The Agricultural Adjustment Administration announced 1941 parity payment provisions for corn cotton rice tobacco and wheat. Eligible producers receive payments from a 212 million dollar fund if they meet acreage and planting limits and do not overplant on other farms. Rates depend on 1940 crop returns below parity with funds limiting adjustments.
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Agricultural Adjustment Administration
AAA
Fire safety tips for heating season from city notice
The notice urges replacing inspected worn wiring and avoiding wiring under rugs. It warns to check heating stoves and clean flues, use stove-boards, clean kerosene heaters, and inspect gas stove connections for leaks. It emphasizes fire marshal and department readiness to reduce future fires and losses.
Electric Circus To Show In Lower Colorado Area In November
The Rural Electrification Administration plans six days of demonstrations in the Lower Colorado River Authority area with free admission. Bertram November 11 12 Johnson City November 14 15 and Giddings November 18 19 host the event. Sponsored by Pedernales Electric Coop Lower Colorado River Electric Coop and the Lower Colorado River Authority the exhibit features two large tents and farm electrical equipment including motors from one quarter to 744 horsepower. D W Teare and D L Grant of REA will demonstrate equipment designed for automatic electric operation.
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Austin
Rural Electrification Administration
Lower
Colorado River Authority
Bertram
Johnson City
Giddings
Pedernales Electric Coop
Lower Colorado River Electric Co-op
State Extension Service
REA
Texas
D. W. Teare
D. L. Grant
Extension Service
Fishermen Return With Big Catch From Lake Buchanan
Bennie Heinen and Bob Moritz returned from an overnight fishing trip on Lake Buchanan late Monday. They reported a large catch and described calm waters and steady bites during the excursion.
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Bennie Heinen
Bob” Moritz
Lake Buchanan
Correction: Obituary update for Alfred Klingelhoefer
A correction note states an error occurred in last week's obituary for Alfred Klingelhoefer. It should read that the final rites were held at Schaetter's Funeral Home, not Beckmann's Funeral Home.
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Alfred Klingelhoefer
The
Standard
Beckmann
Schaetter
Morning Haul Features 148 Pounds of Catfish
Fishermen report a morning haul of 148 pounds of catfish with the largest fish tipping the scales at 45 pounds. The catch reflects a productive start to the day for local anglers.
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Richard Arlen
Andy Devine
Roy Rogers
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Sun
Man
Ritz Bros
Andrew Sisters
Puddlestone
Higgins
Ronald Colman
Old Schenely
Lone Star
Southern Select
Saenger & Ochs
Turn Verein
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Quality Five Aces
O. Kolmeier & Co
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Mutual “Lumber
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St. Mary’s School
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Edgar Moses
Minna Zenner
Ellis St. Clair
Mesdames
Elgin Crenwelge
Charles Dolezal
Ed. Krauskopf
Felix Wilke
Milton Durst
Fredericksburg Giants
AB RH
Pet. Klett
H. Klaerner
Enderlin Molberg
Zimmermann
Schnerr
E. Klaerner
L. Schneider
Ransleben O. Schneider
C. Klaerner
Big Rea Circus
Fritz Kirchoff
Pierce Austin
Ernst Feller
Grape Creek
Linim
Schroeder Bros
Mecklenburg Hall
Weinheimer's Hall
Pehl
Weinehimer
Peter
Adolf Hofner
Texas Playboys
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Henry
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