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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1940
Page
8
J B Wieser announces his candidacy for Texas 85th District representative on the November ballot in the Independent column. He outlines plans on old age pensions hunting and fishing laws school finance and highway truck load limits, promising to serve all four counties and begin duties November 6.
Felix Pehl transported cotton to Austin on Saturday accompanied by John Rault. Mrs. Albert Land visited Mrs. Fritz Wilke for Wilke’s birthday. Emil Wilke and children Rufus and Florence toured San Antonio, visiting Ed Randall’s family. Florence remained through Saturday. The Albert Singing Choir toured Knapp school Wednesday, sharing songs and snacks. Felix Hahne of Fredericksburg visited Albert Monday morning. Arthur Scoby and sons from San Antonio visited Alvin Maenius and sons. Klein family from San Antonio visited Edgar Maenius Saturday. Mrs. Henry Helmers returned from Roses Texas after a week with her father.
Frederickburg Publishing outlines details on a local Randing Machine project and related falloons, citing procurement steps and anticipated schedule. The brief notes organizational roles, budget figures, and expected publication impact for the community.
Kolmeier & Klier Co. of Dupont paint dealers promote fall as best for exterior work. Nine reasons include better surface bonding after summer, faster drying in cool air, greater winter protection, less insect damage, reduced dust and rain spots, safer ladders, and lower current costs before spring price increases.
Charles A. Feise a well known local figure died in San Antonio on the preceding Wednesday at age 39. Survived by widow Helen Feise mother and one son Jack Feise and brother Hans Feise. Funeral services were held Thursday at 3 p m with Mr and Mrs Eddie Ochs of here in attendance.
Gillespie County cotton buyers must keep detailed records of all producer purchases under the 1940 Agricultural Adjustment Act quotas. Records must include producer name and address, date, gin bale number, bale weight, penalties, and marketing card serial number. If no card shown, buyers report and pay a 3 cent per pound penalty. Mrs. George M. Hagan visited March Field, California, with Mr. and Mrs. Raymond O. Bennett.
General Tires and Tubes is promoted by Fred ericksburg Drive-In Station Rubin Crenwelge Prop. 32tf in unclear local ad text.
Stand ard Motor Company will display the 1941 Chevrolets and Buicks this week with other brands like Ford, Dodge, De Soto and Willys yet to announce unveiling dates. The new models boast advanced styling and mechanical features over last year. Dealers invite the public to view the upcoming cars or wait for their arrival. Mr and Mrs Otto Hahne and their sons from San Antonio visited Fredericksburg for the weekend.
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