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Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1940

Page

3

Hillbillies Hold Off Richland Springs In Hard Fought Victory

Fredericksburg survives a close clash with Richland Springs 6 to 0 on Friday night. Key moments featured injuries to Lee and Anderegg, standout runs by Dayton Schmidt, and a critical interception by Ransleben after which Langerhans connected with Anderegg for the only score.

Coyotes Monicker Richland Springs High School Aspring Hillbillies FHS Jone Lee Anderegg Ransieben Langerhans Schmidt Richland Springs Wieser Billies Dean Atchison Billy Atchinson Conner Dayton Schmidt Roland Bonn Ransleben Knopp Willie Boerne Llano

Nov Lith Celebration Rehearsal Aids Legion Band Parade

A rehearsal for participants is scheduled for Tuesday Nov Lth at the Agriculture Building under G A Hartmann. Legionnaires and Auxiliary members should attend with names left with Miss Annie Frances Stehiing or Miss Vera Anderegg. The night features an address by Dr Frank Brewer of the Kerrville Legion Hospital a play and entertainment ending with a dance at Peters Hall.

Annie Frances Stehiing Vera Anderegg Ppm Agriculture Building G. A. Hartmann Legion Band Legionnaires Frank Brewer Legion Hospital Kerrville Peters’ Hall

Legion Auxiliary Talent Contest and Mr Miss Fredericksburg Event

The program features talent numbers from city groups with the winner advancing to state and national meets. A Mr and Miss Fredericksburg title will be awarded to children under ten with a special prize for the winner. An American Legion Band concert is also scheduled.

Fredericksburg American Legion

Bank to Close on Election Day in Fredericksburg

The Fredericksburg National Bank will remain closed all day next Tuesday November 5 in observance of General Election Day. Cashier Alfred Cameron announced the closure.

Fredericksburg National Bank Alfred Cameron

Band Benefit Aids County Returns Night at Low Admission

The 23 voting precincts will be used for the event with 10c for children and 15c for adults. Proceeds help the band cover music and incidentals as they rely largely on this biennial fundraiser. A hamburger stand and coffee and cake will be offered, chances on a turkey prize sold, but carnival attractions are excluded this year.

Jaycee Organization

First Aid Course Sessions Planned by Dr Feller

Dr Lorence Feller will conduct the first two hours of instruction covering the first four chapters of the Standard First Aid textbook. Plans for the remaining eight hours will be discussed and a review night will be set to complete ten hours. All interested are invited to attend.

Lorence Feller

Hillbillies face tough schedule tests after sluggish win

The Hillbillies barely beat Richland Springs 6 0 after a rough night marked by injuries and rough play. Lampasas fell to Goldthwaite 7 6 while San Saba beat Llano 13 0 keeping a tie for second with Goldthwaite as the district race tightens.

Fredericksburg Goldthwaite Lampasas Isieetiniaier Iin Jae Llano Iegeniisibmiaas Atle Jano Cane Llano Rochelle Fred’burg Boerne Liane Lampasas Gldthwaite Billies San Saba Hillbilles

Ten-Pin League High Scores Reported

Leo Petsch posted the high single game while William Schroeder led the three game series with 629. Old Schenley captured the high team single game at 894 and the high team three game series with 2608.

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

Bruhl Named in Demo Column for 85th District Race

In the 85th District race Lawrence L. Bruhl is the Democratic nominee appearing in the Democratic column while his opponent appears in the Independent column. Llano County votes in Democratic Primaries. other counties vote in the General Election. Ask the Presiding Judge at the voting box if unsure. Paid Political Advertisement.

Lawrence L. Bruhl

Morris Ranch Cyclone Leaves Minor Damages In Town

The Morris Ranch area saw minor damages with the Morris Ranch Store and historic buildings escaping harm while the school house remained undamaged. A storm dumped 2.5 inches of rain in 30 minutes and floods blocked early morning access as city rainfall rose to 1 inch with 3.35 inches recorded over the past three days.

Morris Ranch Auto

Candidate Alex Jung to speak at Gillespie County Courthouse

County Attorney candidate Alex Jung announces a campaign address in the District Court Room at the Gillespie County Courthouse on Monday night November 4 at 8 p m. The appearance caps his countywide campaigning efforts.

Alex Jung Gillespie County Jung

Free Dance Announced at Tivydale Hall Next Sunday

Raymond Klein announced a free dance to be held at Tivydale Hall on Sunday night November 3. The event is open to all residents and aims to provide community entertainment this fall season.

Raymond Klein Tivydale Hall

Bernhard Family Visit From San Antonio

Mr and Mrs Monroe Bernhard and daughter Nellie of San Antonio spent Sunday with the Rubin Bernhard family.

Monroe Bernhard Nellie San Antonio Rubin Bernhard

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