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Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1940

Page

2

Sultemeier Escapes In Texas Jail Break

Police and sheriffs from multiple counties aided a massive search after Sultemeier escaped from the Mason County jail. Bloodhounds and an airplane were used, but the fugitive remained at large amid a woodsy area, while two other prisoners denied knowledge of the escape and jail staff noted the car and feedings.

Hill Foreman Austin State Highway Patrol Harry Hutchinson Highway Patrol San Antonio Pittmann Hoffmann King Casparis Blanco Frank Moore Kerrville F. Edge Kendall I. I. Whitehead Mason Alfred Kuhlmann Mason County Bexar County Sultemeier Herbert Leaveritt Joyce Holland Desparado Court of Criminal Appeals Sukemeyer Albert E. Klett Klaerner Wm. Heimann Gregory Staudt

Doss Home Demonstration Club Met at Sieckmann Home

The Doss Home Demonstration Club met October 3, 1940, at the Kitchen Demonstrator Mrs Albert Sieckmann. Members shared kitchen improvements from the past year and visited her arranged kitchen. Hostess served salmon loaf potato salad pickles salad wafers cake and ice tea. Next meeting set for October 17 at Mrs Willie Baethge's home.

Doss Home Demonstration Club Albert Sieckmann Willie Baethge Elgin Dittmar

Helotes Pair Visit Fredericksburg Friends Last Thursday

Mr and Mrs Theo Crenwelge and Burton Braun of Helotes visited Mr and Mrs Max Henke in Fredericksburg last Thursday. The brief social outing highlights local Texas connections and hospitality.

Theo.Crenwelge Burton Braun Helotes Fredericksburg Max Henke

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Halloween events at churches and schools listed

St Marys Church bazaar St Josephs Hall and St Marys School basement host events Thursday Oct 31 PTA Halloween carnival Public School Auditorium and Election Night Band Benefit at Peters Hall listed for the community calendar

St. Mary’s Church St. Joseph’s Hall St. Mary’s School PTA Peter’s Hall

Firemen's Convention Ends With Races And Barbecue

The Texas firemen gathering at Texas A. & M. College featured remarks by officials including Mayor Edward Krauskopf and County Judge Henry Hirsch. Belton won the pumper race and Taylor led the four man event as delays cut events short. a barbecue closed the day with thanks to the Fredericksburg department and Elgin Crenwelge for organizing.

Texas A. & M. College Texas A. & M Edward Krauskopf H. L. Stockbridge Henry Hirsch Upper Main Street Belton Taylor Fair Grounds Exhibition Hall Fredericksburg

Theatre to Reduce Price of Admission at Palace

Walter Knoche, manager of the Palace Theatre, announced next Sunday October 20 a new admission price of 20c for adults and 10c for children under 12. Bargain night on Tuesdays remains 10c for all. The move aims to give Fredericksburg and surrounding trade the lowest price in a modern local theatre.

Walter Knoche Palace Theatre Knoche Fredericksburg

PTA Organized at Wrede School Community

Last Friday Mrs. Fred Ma thisen met with the Wrede Community ladies to discuss affiliation with the Texas Congress of Parents and Teachers. They elected officers led by president Mrs. Alvin Ransleben and vice president Mrs. Fritz Brautigam, secretary-treasurer. A Halloween party was voted for with plans assigned to Mrs. Ransleben and Mrs. Felix Mueller.

Fred. Mathisen Wrede Texas Congress of Parents and Teachers Alvin Ransleben Fritz Braeutigam Ransleben Felix Mueller

Women Leaders Debate Third Term, Wallace Views Cited

The Women's Medical Auxiliary discusses Wallace and a third term, citing passages from his book Whose Constitution. They argue for checks and balances to prevent tyranny and reflect on democracy and state power in modern government. The meeting in Kerrville also plans a county essay contest and meals for underprivileged children.

Wallace United States America George W. Russell Kerr, Kendall, Gillespie and Bandera Medical Society Victor Keidel Ada Peden A. B. Williamson J. Hardin Perry Gillespie County Keidel

Two Births In County During Past Week

A boy and a girl were born to Gillespie County families last week per local hospital records. The boy arrived October 12 to Vic tor Dogbbler and wife, the girl October 16 to Marvin Schuch and wife.

Gillespie County Victor Dogbbler Marvin Schuch Ben Holly Alfred Feller Walter Hollmng Ad Wehmeyer Gideon Rothmann Gideon

Ridenhower Campaign Talks Farm Policy and War Stance

Congressional candidate Rid enhower, a Texas rancher and civil engineer by training, outlines views on farm program improvement, nonreciprocal trade, and opposition to foreign war. He aligns with Willkie against the New Deal and predicts a Republican victory in November.

United States Ridenhower Hamilton County

Kitchen Arrangement Discussed by Klein Branch Club

The Klein Branch Club met to discuss kitchen rearrangement aiming for shorter steps during meal prep. Mrs Pat Rogers showcased her well arranged kitchen, inspiring members as they elected officers for the coming year including President Mrs D W Duderstadt and Secretary treasurer Mrs Pat Rogers.

Klein Branch Miss Martin Pat Rogers D. W. Duderstadt G. C Stevens L. A. Stevens H. L. Stevens Dan Wiley J. M. Stevens W. H. Stevens

Hoffmanns Honored With Birthday Fest

Wilhelm and Emil Hoffmann were honored Sunday evening at the Oak Grove Hut in a birthday celebration attended by relatives friends and members of the Arion Male and Mixed choirs. Also present were Mr and Mrs John C Metcalf and Mrs Hanges of San Francisco. The Metcalfs left Tuesday with the Hoffmanns to visit in California.

Wilhelm Emil Hoffmann Arion Oak Grove John C. Metcalf Erna Hoffmann Hanges San Francisco California

Local visits mark Texas weekend social circuit

Mrs. Clara Feise and Mrs. Al Al Loux visited Mrs. Emilie Doebbler in San Antonio this weekend. Dr. and Mrs. Hardin Perry were in Dallas to attend the Texas Oklahoma football game. Mrs. Max Schoenewolf and several others visited Mr. and Mrs. B Kepke in Austin Sunday.

Clara Feise al al Loux San Antonio Emilie Doebbler Hardin Perry Dallas Max Schoenewolf Walter Knoche Jeanette Knoche Weslly Gold 8. B. Kepke Austin

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Doss Sieckmann Firemen’s Convention Women’s Medical Auxiliary Meets F. B. Bremer Legion D. W Knapp D. E. Packard Blanche Baker Washington Jefferson Lee Grant Theodore Roosevelt Woodrow Wilson Hofffmann Enchilades Golden Arrow Drive Uptown Southern Select Earl Abel South Galveston-Houston Breweries, Inc Galveston, Texas Melton Keller, Dist E. Main St Star Reporter WM. Schroeder, Jr
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