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Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1940

Page

2

Eleven Births Reported in Gllespie County This Week

County hospitals recorded eleven births in the past week with six girls and five boys. Names include Delz Morrells, Moellendorf, Oehler, Engel, Evere, Lange for girls and Banta Klier Kramer Rivera Lang for boys. Additional surgery notes mention tonsillectomies and appendectomy.

Gllespie Wm. Delz Clemens Moellendorf Milton Oehler Arwin Engel Ad Evere Louis Lange Jon Banta Mason Ewald Klier Marvin Kramer Carlos Rivera Robert Lang Flenora Schaetter Hilmar Schaetter G. C. McPheeters Oscar Roeder Norman Keller

We Believe Continues Support for Mr Bruhl in Llano County

The note praises Mr Bruhl a Democratic candidate born in Kendall County and raised in Llano County. A Texas University educated lawyer, fluent speaker, and capable orator, he would represent the Hill Country effectively. Voters are urged to elect Bruhl of Llano as a qualified and proud legislator.

Llano County Bruhl Kendall County University of Texas Liano

Chairman Named for Annual PTA Carnival

The budget committee will donate the proceeds to the Band Boosters to cover band uniforms. The Health committee uses a regular sum yearly for summer roundup and first aid cabinets. Library and music departments also receive PTA support.

Band Boosters Association Parent-Teacher Association Thees PTA

Annual Chevrolet Dance and World Premier Showing

The Standard notes an annual Chevrolet dance set for Saturday September 28 and a world premier showing on Saturday September 21. Manager Paul Weber of Standard Motor Company invites all to attend both events and promises the 1941 Chevrolet offers the greatest value in its price range.

Standard Paul Weber Standard Motor Company Weber

Sultemeier Faces Jury In Rape Case At Special Court Session

The trial of Sultemeier, indicted on rape charges involving two daughters and assault with intent to rape one daughter, proceeds with a panel of twelve jurors and a statewide manhunt backdrop. Dr. Perry deems him sane, while defense and state prepare witnesses including daughters and local officials. Sultemeier is remanded by court appointees and shows a dejected, then neater appearance.

Perry Sultemeier Col Alfred Petsch Herman Usener Gray Carlos Ashley Arthur Stehling Paul F. Jones Walter Kott Lawrence Hartmann Willie Kothe Emil W. Hahn Benno Bang Otto Strackbein Albert Maner August Baethge Jacob Fritz Albert Kordzik Chas. M. Peril Peril Tral Ventre F. P. Jones Frank Basse A. A. Wendel Alex Behrends Richard Brehmer R. A. Rogers Hugo Brehmer Max Wittig Alfred Lehne Albert Beyer Walter A. Barsch

Community events calendar listings for fall year

Sunday September 22 features Hubertus Shooting Club jubilee at Barons Creek and St Josephs Verein Card Party at St Marys School basement at 2 30 pm. Thursday October 3 presents Lions Chili Supper and Frolic at Fair Grounds Exhibition Hall at 5 pm. October 19 and 20 host St Marys Church Bazaar at St Josephs Hall and St Marys School Basement. Thursday October 31 PTA Halloween Carnival at Public School Auditorium.

Hubertus Barons Creek St. Joseph's St. Mary’s School Lions Fair Grounds Exhibition Hall St. Mary’s Church St. Joseph’s Hall PTA

Petmecky Seeks Constable Position in Precinct 1

Alfred J. Petmecky announced his candidacy for Constable Precinct 1 in the upcoming general election. The independent ticket hopeful filed by August 26 and cites twenty years in law enforcement, including roles as sheriff City Marshal and deputy to Sheriff Alfred Klaerner. He vows to perform the office to the best of his ability if elected.

Alfred J. Petmecky Petmecky Alfred Klaerner

Farmers urged to attend weekly conference on debt relief

A Farm Security Administration update notes weekly meetings to review Tenant Purchase program and Standard loan applications. Applicants for final approval will be notified soon to locate farms to buy. Office hours extend daily. application blanks are available at the Fredericksburg courthouse office serving Gillespie and Kendall counties. Viola Seipp joins Robert Blum Store as clerk.

Farm Security Administration Kelley Court House Fredericksburg Gillespie Kendall

Mrs Dean Hopf Named Harper P T A President

The Harper Parent Teachers Association elected Mrs Dean Hopf as president after the resignation of a prior officer. Mrs E O Larkin filled the vacancy as 3rd vice president and finance chair. A short program followed with Miss Ruth Kline urging immunization for children.

Harper Parent Teachers Association Dean Hopf Parent Teachers Association Arthur Bierschwale E. O. Larkin R. E. Bode Ruth Kline

Dr Pfeiffer To Take Post-Graduate Work In Brooklyn

Dr Herbert G Pfeiffer will leave on September 26 for Brooklyn New York to pursue a two month post graduate course in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the New York Polyclinic Medical School and Hospital He will be accompanied by Mrs Pfeiffer They will visit an aunt Mrs Orrin Judd While he is away Doctors Keyser and Feller of the Fredericksburg Hospital and Clinic will handle his practice He expects to return about December 4.

Herbert G. Pfeiffer Brooklyn N. Y New York Keyser and Feller Fredericksburg Hospital

March of Time on Panama Defenses Screens at Palace

Gateway to Panama features Sunday and Monday showings with Knoche announcing the timely March of Time film. The program explains Caribbean defenses and the island colonies of Britain France and Holland as gateways to Panama. Also shown is South of Pago Pago with Jon Hall Victor McLaglen and Frances Farmer in the cast.

Panama Palace Theatre Knoche America Britain France Holland South Sea

Draft and war news in this week's update

This week reports outline draft provisions for occupa tions officials aliens the physically unfit and conscientious objectors with pay scales for draftees and rental options for industries. London bombings continue as Germany eyes an invasion while weather halts plans. Italian forces push 60 miles into Egypt as Britain warns of Suez risks.

Gillespie Albert E. Klett London Germany Egypt Libya Suez Canal

City routes revenue bonds to fund own light and power system

The city plans to deliver revenue bonds after legal steps and AG approval. Funds will enable transfer of C P L property to municipal operation with power from Lower Colorado River Authority. Extensions will bring street and bridge traffic lights to the city for the first time, fulfilling a 1938 vote and the people’s mandate. The final step is property transfer and beginning extensions.

State of Texas Lower Colorado River Authority

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Chevrolet Fredericksburg Drive-In Station Rubin Crenwelge Arthur Hansen Erwin W. Fischer Willie Behrends Andrew Lindig Alfred Kordzik Chester Mosel Edgar Ellebracht Hiram Hodges Felix Herbert Edmund Duecker Fred Birschwale Ewald Schmidt Paul Hohenberger Ernst Weber Reinhard Frantzen Harry Hitzfeld Felix C. Hahn Felix C. Durst Albert Schuch W. C. Russel Edwin Henke Alfred Muellering Edgar A. Gold Herbert A. Mueller Holy Ghost Lutheran Church Ladies’ Aid Peter's Hall Viola Seipp Alex Seipp Robert Blum Harper P. T. A Dr. Pfeiffer Buckingham Palace Reichstag Sunset Motor Lines Brady Freight Lines Austin San Antonio Houston San Angelo Dallas Ft. Worth Fredericksberg Woerner Warehouse Henry Klein Frei Mutual Lumber Compan Southern Select South Galveston-Houston Breweries, Inc Galveston, Texas Galveston Houston Breweries Melton Keller E. Main St Star Reporter
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