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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1944
Page
4
Last week's heavy rainfall pushed the Pedernales River and local creeks to record highs, reviving calls for dams to control floodwaters. Western areas escaped severe deluge, while Stonewall and Harper saw less impact. a special study is underway to assess flood risks and potential dam sites in the county.
The Fredericksburg Standard enters its 57th year, tracing roots to the county’s first English paper of 1880s origins. It recalls shifts from hand set type to modern presses and addressable subscriptions while upholding a pledge to record daily happenings and serve local merchants and readers.
The State Bar of Texas reports the 1942 dispositions total 104,877 with district courts handling 102,597 cases. Civil Appeals and Supreme Court disposed 1,376 and 904 respectively, Criminal Appeals 374 in 1943. Annual judicial budget was 2,166,909 dollars, per capita cost 33 1 3 cents. The system compares favorably with agencies like price control at 1.17 per person. The report credits the State Bar for recent efficiency gains.
Private T J Neffendorf transfers to Ft Mead Maryland from Camp Fannin Texas. Corporal Alfred Weirich serves in England repairing B 18 bombers at a major air depot. Norbert Hartmann trains at Camp Wolters Texas. Corporal Gotthold Lentz moves to Palm Springs California. Dayton Schmidt leaves for Navy Diesel Engine School in Norfolk Virginia. Pvt Dubois Parker wounded again in France. Two Mason County men killed in action in France. Lt Robert Petermann graduates from B 24 co pilot school at Keesler Field Mississippi. Lt Carl Kappus visits Fredericksburg. G A Sembritzky promoted to Chief Aviation Electrician's Mate aboard the Lexing ton. Eli Crenwelge helps Admiral Nimitz after Pearl Harbor crash. Lt Joseph Jenschke graduates as bombardier navigator at Big Spring Texas. Sgt Eugene Kolmeier trains at Chanute Field Illinois. Sgt Quincy Wikson awarded Bronze Star for gallantry in France. Sgt George Zimmermann stationed at Fort Ord California. Tech Sergeant Albert A Fritz awarded Army Good Conduct Medal at Dover Army Air Field Delaware. Cpl Louis Wilke phones home from San Francisco after Pacific duty.
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