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Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1941

Page

8

Hy Baethge Succumbs in Texas Death Notices

Hy Baethge dies aged with widow Miss Johanna Nixon surviving. Thirteen of his fourteen children listed with spouses across Eldorado Lampasas Kerrville Harper Doss and other Texas towns. Final rites held October 12 with services at the family home Squaw Creek Cemetery. Funeral arrangements by Beckmann Funeral Home.

Johannna Nixon Louise Otto Sauer Eldorado Minnie John Faught Lampasas Henry Baethge Willie Baethge Alfred Baethge August Baethe All of Doss Augusta George Dunn Palacios Lourana Henry Hartmann Kerrville Mary Baethge P. m Squaw Creek J. M. Bergner Doss Lutheran Church Redford Doss Baptist Church

Truckloads Of Coffee For Thirsty Texans

Photo shows two trucks, each carrying 14 000 pounds of Admiration coffee en route to Lubbock Texas. They stop in front of the Pioneer Memorial in Fredericksburg. Drivers Jack Griggs and Lee Cannon. E L Flowers special representative stands nearby.

Texas Lubbock Fredericksburg Jack Griggs Lee Cannon E. L. Flowers

Trade Treaty With Argentina Signs Amid War Tensions

The United States and Argentina signed a reciprocal trade agreement in Buenos Aires, the first comprehensive pact since 1853. It lowers tariffs on Argentia flax seed beef and other products entering the U.S. while including tariffs on U.S. fruits machinery and car parts.

United States Argentina Buenos Aires U. S Texas C. B. Wardlaw National Wool Growers Association

Johnson campaign pledge on fighting front lines debated locally

Citizens recall Lyndon Johnson’s promise to serve in actual combat and dispute critics who doubt his willingness to join the front. The debate resurfaces as war looms, with supporters arguing he will enlist and prove his commitment by fighting in Europe.

Johnson Army Navy Mr. Johnson Lyndon Johnson Taylor Hitler Europe United States Senate

Sunday Concert Closes Week With Massed Choirs and Dances

The weekend began with a parade led by the American Legion and local officials. Welcoming speeches followed in the Nimitz Hotel ballroom. The massed male and mixed choirs delivered especially beautiful singing during rehearsals and Sunday performances. Guests attended dances at Seipp’s Hall Peter’s Hall and Turner Hall through the weekend.

American Legion Alfred Klaerner Nimitz Hotel Wm. Dietel Wm. Grienke Herman Sons Lodge Edward Krauskopf Joe Molberg Cerasmonieo Seipp Peter’s Turner Hall

FBI reports ten conferences reach sixty counties

M. W. Acres announced last week that ten FBI conferences in San Antonio covered sixty surrounding counties with 736 attendees. Only three counties lacked sheriff participation due to detainment. Future meetings begin November 4 with planned full attendance.

M. W. Acres Federal Bureau of Investigation San Antonio FBI Acres

Former Fredericksburg Resident Dies in California

Mrs. Adela Berman Poole, reared in Fredericksburg and daughter of Mrs. Minma Berman, died in Los Angeles at 56. She was laid to rest September 16 in Inglewood Park Cemetery. She was sister of Mrs. Emil Keller of Hedwig Hill Mason County.

Adela Berman Poole Fredericksburg Minma Berman Los Angeles California Inglewood Park Poole Emil Keller Hedwig Hill Mason County

Grand Opening Adds Meat Dept and Expanded Store

The butcher shop celebrates 25 years with a redesigned interior, new island display counters, and doubled space after taking over former Fashion area. A large cold storage room keeps vegetables fresh and easy-to-see. Partners and staff invite all to attend the opening and a separate ad outlines opening day specials.

Grocery Company Melinda Woerner Alfred Crenwelge Elgin Durst E. L. Woerner Rudi Franke Walter Houy Francis Heep Lawrence Schuch Albert Henke

Local Youth Promoted to Corporal in Air Corps School

Lee B. Bird of Fredericksburg has been promoted to corporal in the 50th school squadrons at the Air Corps Gunnery School in Las Vegas Nevada. He enlisted April 1 1941 and transferred from Brooks Field Texas after graduating Fredericksburg High School in 1939.

Lee B. Bird Maude Bird Fredericksburg Air Corps Las Vegas Nevada Bird Army Air Corps Brooks Field Texas Fredericksburg High School

Luckenbach TLC Band Manager Elected at Texas Lutheran College

Weston Luckenbach son of Mr and Mrs Weston Luckenbach was chosen manager of the Texas Lutheran College Band. A freshman majoring in business administration at TLC he followed Fredericksburg High School graduation in 1941. The TLC band led by E W Temmake plans several tours this season.

Weston Luckenbach Texas Lutheran College Weston Fredericksburg High School E. W. Temmake

Blum's Close Out Sale Ends Saturday

The Robert Blum Store advertises a final day for its Close Out Sale on Saturday October 18 with many special bargains and savings for shoppers.

Blum Robert Blum The Standard

Zenner Returns From Texas State Fair

Mr. Arthur Zenner returned Tuesday from Dallas where he attended the Texas State Fair. He purchased registered Hereford steers while at the event.

Arthur Zenner Dallas Zenner

Gene ral Tires and Taubes In Fredericksburg Drive

Fred ericksburg Drive in Station Rubin Crenwelge Vrop operates as a local tire and auto service hub. The venue advertises tire sales and vehicle maintenance alongside neighborhood automotive needs.

Fredericksburg Drive-in Rubin Crenwelge, Vrop

Pastor Marvin Vetter Weds Jean Jordan In Martindale

Corporal Marvin H. Vetter a former pastor at the Kind Methodist Church married Miss Jean A Jordan daughter of Mrs Nickerson in the Martindale Methodist Church on Sunday Oct 12. The couple will reside in Houston where Vetter is stationed at Eighty Field.

Corp Marvin H. Vetter A. R. Vetter Kind Methodist Church Martindale Jean A. Jordan Nickerson Denver Cole Houston Corp. Vetter Eigtoy Field

Fredericksburg Drive In Station Stop Noted

Fredericksburg drive in station stop listed with Rubin Crenwelge as proprietor. The notice directs patrons to use the altered service location for tobacco and refreshment purchases.

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Hy. Baethge Beckmann Funeral Home Hillbillies Lampasas Badgers Sterling Bros Sinclair Pennsylvania Motor Oil American Airlines Sinclair Pennsylvania Motor Oil Sinclair Pennsylvania E. W. Stroeher Arthur Houy Felix Hahne Fredericksburg, Texas Albert Kammlah Phondé Japan Italy Russian Siberia Germany Harry M. Daughtery Warren G. Hirding Columbus Ohio Luckenbach Tlc Brazil Monroe Herbor Kowert Musip Co Washington Great Goodyear LAST Chance Goodyear ALL American Tire Goodyear Pets Goodyear Service Stores East Main Street Fredericksburg Drive-In Station Rubin Crenwelge Remington, Savage, and Winchester A. W. Maier Saddle Shop
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