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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1949
Page
8
Ronald Doebbler, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Doebbler from Grapetown, has won the Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers 4-H club boy award for outstanding work with sheep. He has fed lambs for three years and is 14 years old.
Contour farming or terracing reduces field turnover and fuel needs on gullied land. Terraces allow longer rows, fewer replantings, and less seed loss, while improving moisture retention and yields. Parallel rows with point rows cut siltation and simplify terrace maintenance through proper flat-breaking steps.
The Navy’s newest heavy cruiser USS Newport News is described as the most completely air conditioned fighting ship afloat, highlighting its comfort features alongside combat role and design.
Gillespie County citizens Joe Stein and Alfred Petsch receive commendations for recent Standard pieces. Stein lauds “It’s time for Americans to start fighting for their liberties and freedoms” at the Fredericksburg Lions Club. Petsch applauds “We Believe” on Congress renewing hope for our future.
During World War II, additional amphibious landings occurred with naval support than in any prior conflict. The combined Navy landing operations linked sea control with invasion efforts across multiple theaters.
Plans for the Stonewall gym dedication on Sunday May 1 include an afternoon ball game barbecue supper at 6 pm and a night program with a play and a dance in the new gymnasium Attendance prizes will be awarded Former teachers are invited and tickets cost 50 cents.
Grayson Jordan son of Mr and Mrs C D Jordan of Rocky Hill has taken an editorial position with the Cleveland Advocate weekly in Liberty County Texas He previously worked on the Standard staff during the Fredericksburg Centennial edition and contributed to the Standard He left Monday for his new job and resigned as secretary treasurer of the Gillespie County Farm Bureau Federation.
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