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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1940
Page
7
Tonewall residents report Chester Ahrens avoided serious harm when his truck and trailer overturned last week. The scene drew attention as the vehicle sustained significant damage, but Ahrens remained uninjured.
REA construction crews have worked in Johnson City for days to extend electric lines to Blanco area communities that narrowly gained power in the first connection. Local residents and visiting relatives are noted, with multiple mentions of Gipson, Weirich, and other local families.
An OCR fragment notes Fred Cksburg Drive-In Station Rubin Crenwelge as proprietor. The brief mentions General Tires and Tubes and a 32tf designation, suggesting a local advertisement or listing for tire services.
A Texas service station named Central Filling Station is for lease. The listing notes its location opposite Kallenberg's Drug Store and directs inquiries to E. H. Riley.
Max W. Staudt of Fredericksburg built his jewelry career by long hours repairing watches at home before opening a store in uptown Fredericksburg at age 21 in 1925. Son of Joseph and unknown mother, he later married Tillie Schmidtzensky who aids in gifts and retail. His hobby in mechanical devices led to a public address system used at many gatherings.
Late Saturday a severe head on collision on a curve near the Gold community injured occupants of two cars. Emil Herfort, his daughter Selma Welershausen and her son J R were rushed to hospital with non serious injuries. Milton Knaup and the sole occupant of his car escaped harm. Several locals visited kin over the weekend. Lee Althaus suffers a bad poison ivy breakout. Continued on page 2.
Rueben Schuman of Blumenfeld had his car overturn on the Luckenbach Lower South Grape Creek road after a front spring came loose and caused the vehicle to strike an embankment. He escaped with minor facial and head injuries. A shower and cooler weather followed as residents noted a holiday for school registration and visits by local figures.
A surprise ecard shower honored Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Morris on October 9 at their San Antonio apartment for their 50th anniversary. They wed in Centerville Michigan on October 9, 1890 and later settled in Morris Ranch before moving to San Antonio. Morris, a longtime race horse breeder, managed Morris Ranch from 1910 to 1932 and served as postmaster for 27 years. Mrs. Morris was active in church and social life. the couple received many cards including one from the best man and bridesmaid. Local events note the Home Demonstration Club meeting at Mrs. Charlie Weber’s home last Friday. R. W. Byrd of Center Point is mentioned.
Harper volunteers journeyed to Fredericksburg for the Central Texas Firemen’s Convention on Sunday, praising the host city for hospitality and entertainment. Local residents Ed Pehl, Rawleigh Rothman, and others visited Harper. operational news notes include Ed Walker’s Temple surgery and family travel for support.
Albert News reports visitors including Mr and Mrs Willie Klein and family with Mr and Mrs Felix Pehl and daughters. The Johnsons move to Ft Worth where Fred Johnson works. Dora Raulz visited Mil dred Pehl. Several families attended the Eugene Jenschke and Ruby Hopf wedding dance and wished them well. Martin Maenius had been employed at Marble Falls.
Registration over outlines the national lottery for classification and induction. Local areas assign serial numbers, then a Washington drawn code list determines order. A single key number may decide first local calls, with posted lists showing when individuals may be called.
An advertisement promotes Herb ine a vegetable medicine sold for 60 cents a bottle at Kallenberg's Pharmacy. It claims to ease bilious headaches flatulence and tiredness from temporary constipation and recommends using a laxative or cathartic alongside.
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