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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1926
Page
1
Four year old Jackie Miller son of Mr and Mrs R W Miller of Marfa Texas was playing on the sidewalk near his grandparents home in San Saba Tuesday when he darted into a passing car. He suffered a badly bruised hand and minor scratches but the injuries are not believed serious.
The Committee chairs meet at Mrs. W H Schaefer’s home on October 22 to review progress for Community Day. Prizes will reward schools with high enrollment participation, Fredericksburg hosts excluded. Dances planned at Palace pavilion and Peters Hall with Snow Ball features. Fire apparatus demo and extra entertainments arranged by Enderle and Neffendorf. Refreshments organized by Petseh Kraut and Sausage, Stein Hamburgers, Feuge Pies, Keidel Coffee.
The Harper Telephone Company issued notice to members of its annual stockholders meeting in Harper on Wednesday November 3 at 7 30 PM. Many local business owners own stock and several cars may travel to the neighboring city for the event. Those wishing to go should notify Mr Felix Stehling who is arranging the trip to minimize cars.
County poultry houses struggle with an outbreak described as sore head or chicken pox among birds. The article warns of rapid spread, temporary blindness, and bird deaths, and cites vaccination as best but impractical for many farmers. Home remedies include carbolated vaseline paste, baking soda and vinegar, and strong disinfectants for head dipping.
Andrew Zenner died of pneumonia at his parents home in San Antonio and was 3 years old. He was born April 23 1923 in Fredericksburg. Funeral services were held at St Mary's Church in Fredericksburg and burial in the Catholic Cemetery. He is survived by his parents a brother Eugene Jr grandparents and many relatives.
The Fredericksburg Volunteer Fire Department will host election returns at the Courthouse on election night November 2. Supper and refreshments for the fire company start at 5 PM, with the Fredericksburg Concert Band providing music. Donations of cash, candy, cake, bread are welcomed to aid the fire boys, via committee members Mrs Robi Blum, Mrs Joe Stein, Mrs L H Krausopf, and Miss Anna Gold.
The Poultry Show committee met to prepare for the December 4 and 5 event. An Egg Contest with awards for quality eggs size weight and color will be held. Special prizes will be given for turkeys on display. Those with graded birds may exhibit and win regular and special prizes. For information contact O. H. Burgdorf Norman Keller or W. N. Lee.
Coach Klingelhoefer takes his squad to Menard for a hard game as Fredericksburg aims to repeat for the district title. The team has 77 points in the season, led by Klaerner Kaderli and Kneese. Election reminder follows.
A Loyal Valley resident Henry Keller lost his home and contents to fire caused by a defective flue while his family was away. The Fredericksburg Golf and Park Association announced a tournament for October 31 with entry fee of 25 cents and multiple prize categories. Participants must register by October 30 and play times span morning to afternoon with several rounds and a ladies prize.
A Tuesday morning ceremony at St Marys Catholic Church in Fredericksburg united Miss Clara Kott daughter of Mr and Mrs Hubert Kott and Mr Paul Knopp in a church wedding. Father Robling officiated. The couple planned to reside in Kerrville where Knopp works for Ulman Stern Krause Co. The Standard extends best wishes for a long happy marriage.
The New York Buyers Association will open a turkey dressing plant on Monday November 1 offering to buy turkeys in any quantity and pay the highest market price. An ad by Ben Pfefferling provides advice for turkey raisers. Rev Edward Scheffel and wife of Lindenau stay with the Walters. A mass meeting for farmers business men and bankers is set for November 6 at the courthouse.
Mr. Helmuth Ottmers will depart next Sunday for St Louis to accompany his daughter home. She has spent the last four months there in a sanitarium under the care of a specialist.
The Retail Merchants Association held its annual meeting last Tuesday in the Chamber of Commerce office. Officers elected were Jno W Metzger as president Emil Juenke as vice president Max Wahrmund as secretary treasurer. Directors elected: Jno W Metzger Emil Druenke Hy C Maier Felix Stehling and R E Bernhard.
Readers are asked to note the Community Day event on November 11 with details to follow in the next issue. The notice urges attention to the advertisement appearing in today's paper and promises further announcements later.
Mr. Joe Segner, a South Heights merchant, opens a modern filling station beside his store for customer convenience. The opening falls on Saturday October 30 with a free gallon of lubricating oil offered with every five gallons of gasoline. Segner promises courteous and efficient service.
Fredericksburg outgained Lampasas 53 to 0 as every local player starred. Notable efforts came from Kaderli Klaerner and Kneese, with Pickett and Brown leading Lampasas. Robi Chandler of Schreiner Institute refereed, delivering a superior officiating.
The Fredericksburg bowling team defeated Comfort in all three games at Turner Hall in Fredericksburg. Game scores were 312 to 288, 336 to 300, and 319 to 305.
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