Gilbert Pape Reporter and Collector
Gilbert Pape serves as reporter and collector for a local publication. The notice notes his role and duties within the newsroom.
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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1939
Page
9
Gilbert Pape serves as reporter and collector for a local publication. The notice notes his role and duties within the newsroom.
Seven room Bierschwale residence owned by Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bierschwale was wiped out by a Saturday evening blaze likely started by a cook stove used during canning. The adjacent smoke house also burned, some bedding and furniture saved, with losses estimated between 1600 and 2000 dollars.
The message invites travelers to plan early for the season and stop at Humble stations for spotless restrooms, clean stations, prompt sales staff, and high quality fuels. It promises a comfortable football trip and notes many Texans follow the Humble route to games each fall.
Mary J. Robinson died at 2 45 p m in Fredericksburg from burns while making breakfast. Born April 12 1858 in Milam County Texas she was a daughter of the late Rev and Mrs D C Robinson. Funeral services were at the Methodist Church with burial in Harper Cemetery.
The great German drive targets the southeastern Polish industrial triangle centered on Cracow. A capture of Cracow and the rich surrounding area would deal Poland a crippling blow. Germany claims Katowice and Czestochowa have fallen.
Sunday the married men were defeated 25 to 7 and 19 to 5 in a Doss doubleheader. They will play the Cyclones here Sunday in the final game. Nearby visits include Prof and Mrs Walter Dittmar of Leahy and several San Antonio and Austin residents visiting relatives and attending Buchanan Dam outings.
The 42 party at the schoolhouse Saturday night drew good attendance. Lena and Nora Baker of San Antonio visit their parents Mr and Mrs Frank Baker. Several out of town guests from Jourdanton San Antonio Frederschwale Fredericksburg Tampa Fla and Hunt visited Morris residents and families throughout late week.
San Saba County men suffered serious injuries Sunday. Cecil Starnes a mechanic lost his left arm after a gunshot wound in a hunting accident near here and was taken to Temple hospital. Dean Munsell a highway foreman broke a leg in a fall from a horse and rested well Monday after local treatment.
Albert Bit tle, 68, a farmer from the Ingram area, died in a Kerrville hospital from injuries after a large boulder fell from a cliff and pinned him while he tended goats. The accident occurred Wednesday, the rock striking him without warning.
Humble Oil and Refining Company renews a five season pact with the Southwest Conference to broadcast up to about 35 conference games on Texas radio networks. Noted play by play talents Kern Tips Cy Leland Hal Thompson and Eddie Dunn headline the crew with extensive station support and ongoing technical upgrades. The article also includes a public notice from Gillespie County regarding Fritz Kramm estate final account and discharge petition with court date set for October 9, 1939.
Felix Maier Machine Shop advertises sale items including Speed Queen washers, Frigidaire appliances, Vapo Gas plants, gas and kerosene refrigeration equipment, piping and fittings, and 3 inch used boiler flues.
John Stehling applies for a retail package store permit with the Texas Liquor Control Board. The business will operate at 207 West Main Street as Plaza Hotel Package Store, per Section 10 of the Texas Liquor Control Act. The undersigned owner announces the filing by publication.
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