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Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1940

Page

3

Billies Lead In District Race After 12-7 Lampasas Victory

The Hillbillies overcome Lampasas 12 to 7 to stay undefeated in district play. Anderegg sparked the win with a 42 yard TD run and a strong second quarter, while Langerhans and Lee provided key backfield play. Lampasas fought back in the second half but could not close the gap, as Fredricksburg remains the district favorite with a next game against Richland Springs.

Billies Lampasas Danderegs Hillbillies Hillgies Langerans Lee Andereg Scondary Ampasas Langerhans Toness Anderegg Efort Richland Springs Luckenbach Hahn Wilke Knopp Reichenau Woerner Schmidt Wieser Conoly Hendrix Kennon Hensley Warner R. Landers

County Schools to Assist in Building NYA Programs

National Youth Administration will aid county schools in building programs as planned by County Office official Al Petermann. NYA will provide one skilled laborer and many unskilled workers aged 17 to 24, paid 20 cents per hour with a monthly minimum, with school boards urged to apply through the County Judge's office.

Alt Petermann Yes NYA Representa Gillespienty Ader NYA Henry Hirsch

Nagel Accepts Post at Louisiana State University Poultry Project

Gilbert Nagel, son of Mrs. Walter Meckel and a Texas A. & M. College graduate, has accepted a position with LSU Baton Rouge in the Poultry Husbandry division as manager of a new Poultry Breeding Project.

Gilbert Nagel Walter Meckel Texas A. & M. College Louisiana State University Baton Rouge

Kerrville Couple Announce Granddaughter’s Marriage

Mr and Mrs Frank McKenzie of Kerrville announce the marriage of their granddaughter Gracie Mae Brown to Alvin Jung of Fredericksburg. The wedding was solemnized Sunday afternoon Oct 13 with Rev A J Carson of First Baptist church officiating. Mr and Mrs Edgar Brown were the only attendants.

Frank McKenzie Kerrville Gracie Mae Brown Alvin Jung Fredericksburg A. J. Carson First Baptist Church Edgar Brown

New Attorney Selected by Sultemeier

Announcement this week that Herman Sultemeier sentenced to life for rape of his thirteen year old daughter chose Earl Shelton of Austin as his attorney to pursue an appeal before the Court of Criminal Appeals in Austin after conviction in district court. Petsch & Usener, the local defense firm, say they will no longer represent him and explain they advised relatives against pursuing a new trial due to slim chances and possible harsher penalties. they also note the defendant should consider transferring his property to his children to ease the burden on his family.

Herman Sultemeier Earl Shelton Austin Court of Criminal Appeals Petsch & Usener Sultemeier Gray

Advanced Red Cross First Aid Course Planned in Gillespie County

Plans are laid to conduct the advanced Red Cross First Aid Course for those who finished the introductory course offered by the Gillespie County Chapter. Mrs. Fred Mathisen, chairman, says full details on time and place will be announced next week.

Red Cross Gillespie County The Fred Mathisen

Hillbillies Near District Title After Lampasas Win

The FHS Hillbillies closed in on the 344 district championship after a strong Lampasas game showing. Coach Anderegg and key backfield teammates earned praise for smart play and teamwork, while Gilbert Woerner stood out at guard. Taylor’s bid for the district crown faced a setback with a 7-0 loss to Rockdale, as Cameron looms favored in the upcoming showdown with Taylor.

Rech Woerner Gilbert Woerner Ben Gilbert Taylor Rockdale Cameron

World Series on Fox News Prompts Palace Theatre Reminder

Walter Knoche, Palace Theatre manager, urges fans to watch Fox News next Sunday and Monday for the World Series final game. The report shifts to a police drama as Sultemeier is captured after an escape, with details of his flight, hiding, and eventual return to jail as officers recover keys and Sheriff Klaerner's shotgun.

Walter Knoche Palace Theatre Fox News Paul Derringer

AAA Representatives To Study Cotton Referendum Problems

Seven Gil lespie County representatives attend a district AAA meeting in Abilene on November 7 and 8 to review the 1941 AAA program and discuss the cotton situation linked to the December 7 cotton marketing quota referendum. Delegates include Thomas Jung Max Grona Harry F Eckhardt Dorman Sell and others with sessions on range and forest programs fiscal matters and state allotments.

Gillespie County Abilene Dorman D. Sell AAA Committee Thomas Jung Max Grona Harry F. Eckhardt Dorman F. Sell ACA HH. F. Grote Elberta Martin B. F. Vance Lester Young George Slaughter B. E. Nowotny Maurine Hearn G. D. Scott State Office Cliff H Day AAA E. N. Holmive Offigreen

High Scores in Men’s Ten-Pin League

Leo Petsch rolled a 254 for high single game while William Schroeder totaled 629 for high three game series. Old Schenley led the team with 894 in a single game and 2608 for the three game series.

Leo Petsch Wm. Schroeder Old Schenley PWL Pet Met Southern Select Turn Verein Eee Lone Star Eee Quality Cash Sige Saenger É& Ochs QO. Kolmeier & Co Goodyear Mutual Lumber Shell Pipe Line Five Aces Wells Motor Co

Haag Earns Pharmacy Certificate and Joins Central Drug

Victor Haag son of Rev and Mrs Theo Haag graduated from University of Texas School of Pharmacy in August and passed the state board in September. He has accepted the position of assistant druggist at the Central Drug Store.

Victor Haag Theo. Haag School of Pharmacy University of Texas Central Drug Store

TSGRA Meet Advances Defense Production and Livestock Safety

A continuation reports a resolution urging manufacturers to boost defense materials and supplies production beyond normal output. The group asks the Public Safety Commission to deploy a Texas Rangers unit dedicated to safeguarding the live stock industry to curb thefts. President Mayer stays hopeful about raising the truck load limit, while State Senator Penrose Metcalf proposes a possible exemption for agricultural and livestock commodities.

Department of Public Safety Commission Texas Rangers Pres. Mayer Penrose Metcalf

TRY A CORN DOG AT CITY CAFE THIS SATURDAY

City Cafe invites patrons to try a corn dog described as the world's cleanest and tastiest sandwich, available starting next Saturday at 10 cents.

For Lease Texaco Service Station at Central Filling Station

Lease notice for a Texaco service station known as Central Filling Station opposite Kallenberg's Drug Store. Contact E. H. Riley for details.

Texaco Central Kallenberg E. H. Riley

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