Fredericksburg to Blitz on Blazes May 6 7
Fredericksburg will host a blitz on blazes May 6 and 7 with Texas Insurance Fieldmen’s Association teams inspecting public and commercial buildings. San Antonio fire detectors will tag hazards and tenants receive a safety booklet and warnings. Local clubs and chambers sponsor, while Fredericksburg volunteers assist. statewide effort since 1949 has found over 5000 hazards and reduced losses in some towns.
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Texas Insurance Fieldmen's Association
San Antonio
Fredericksburg
Fieldman‘s Association
Austin
Fieldmen’s Association
The
Lions Club
Rotary Club
Chamber of Commerce
Max Schneider
Texas
Allan Shivers
Capital Stock Fire Insurance Companies
Alamo
Texas Insurance Fieldmen’s Association
George J. Henry
Alamo Division
We Believe No Other Way Out Editorial Outlook
An opinion piece argues against constant municipal complaints and praises optimistic reporting. It notes readers tire of chronic pessimism and suggests balancing criticism with praise to avoid losing readership. continuation referenced to page 3.
Public School Faculty Is Reelected
All members of the present faculty of the Public School have been reelected for the 1952 52 school term. Lawrence Hartmann and Tyrus Cox were sworn in to succeed Nolan Brown and Paul Sultemeier. Roy Langerhans named head coach to succeed Marvin Jones. Mrs Eugene Hannemann will accompany her husband to Dubuque Iowa where he will resume studies.
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Lawrence Hartmann
Tyrus Cox
Nolan Brown
Paul Sultemeier
Arthur Kowert
Werner Klier
Walter Humes
Henry Schmidt
Roy Langerhans
Wartburg Seminary
A. K. Krause
W. C. Westerfeldt
J. L. Tatum
Warren Percy
Robert Walter
Herbert Haas
E. W. Stobaugh
CC. D. Shilling
Kermit Gammenthaler
Ella Gold
Stella Jung
Mildred Lochte
Mae Schmidt
Dixie Stafford
Dorothy Yates
Karl Hartmann
Leonard Shank
Lighted Field Installation Underway at Gillespie Fair Park
Lighting equipment for night baseball is being installed at Gillespie Fair Park. Donna manufactured components have been moved, over half of 125 reflectors and 10 large poles arrived, posts dug by the city crew, and a Killian Keller winch will set them. LCRA crews and City electrical engineer Felix Wilke supervise. Fair Association president William Schroeder expects completion in three to four weeks.
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Gillespie Fair Park
Donna
Fair Park
City
Killian-Keller Construction Co
LCRA
Felix Wilke
Wm. Schroeder
Fair Association
Tomorrow Catalogue Day As Work Starts On Fair Book
Gillespie County prepares for the 1952 Fair Catalogue with about twenty fair directors and committeemen calling on business houses to place ads. The 200 page publication will detail premium awards, show past winners, and outline plans for the 64th Texas fair. Advertisers aid the fair’s progress and budget for new features.
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Gillespie County
Texas
Fredericksburg
Fair
William Schroeder
Jaycees To Elect Officers At Thursday Meeting
The Fredericksburg Junior Chamber of Commerce will elect officers for the ensuing year at a 7:30 p m Thursday meeting at Ad Bonning s farm four miles south of Fredericksburg on the old San Antonio road A proposed slate lists Norman Rech as president and Vincent Knopp as first vice president among others Bill Hodges says floor nominations are possible Also planned is a chicken barbecue supper and drinks Members should bring eating utensils and attend to participate in the elections.
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Fredericksburg
Hodges
Hermann Sons Mark Anniversary With Sunday Program
The Hermann Sons celebrate the second anniversary of Fredericksburg Hermann Sons Hall with a weekend program. Events include bowling, card tournament and band music led by Association President Henry O Kneese and committee chair Willie Filter.
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Fredericksburg Hermann Sons Hall
Association
Henry O. Kneese
Willie Filter
Abandoned Pick Up in Gillespie Pasture Under Investigation
Gillespie County peace officers are investigating an abandoned 1951 Chevrolet pickup found in the Chester Cordes pasture near Eckert. The vehicle, with a torn 1952 dealer plate and Dallas issued plates, appeared in a ditch and was not listed as stolen by the DPS. Sheriff Klaerner plans to involve State Rangers as the case develops. The pickup is held at Behrend's Garage.
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Gillespie County
Chester Cordes
Eckert
Dallas
Cordes
Hugo Klaemer
Department of Public Safety
Gillespie
Klaerner
Behrend
Fifth Annual Easter Fires Pageant Draws 5000 Spectators
Fredericksburgs Easter Fires pageant attracted about 5000 spectators Saturday night marking a record crowd for the five year run. Ideal weather after Friday rain allowed perfect conditions as crowds packed the grandstand and stood around the outdoor stage to witness the fires legend.
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Fredericksburg
Fair Park
Rain Delivers Easter Gift to Gillespie County
Generous rains totaling about 1.50 inches fell in Gillespie County with the heaviest rainfall near midnight Friday. The storms brought beneficial moisture to crops and pasture, likely preventing a killing frost, while Texas drought conditions persist with Edwards Plateau reservoirs at record lows and lakes like Buchanan and Travis underfilled.
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Gillespie County
Texas
State Board of Water Engineers
Edwards Plateau
Colorado
Brazos
Pecos
Lower
Colorado River Authority
Lake Buchanan
Lake Travis
Band Boosters Benefit Show At Drive-In Tuesday
Fredericksburg High School Band Boosters sponsor a benefit show titled On The Town at the 87 Drive-In Theatre Tuesday April 22 with a band concert at 7 p.m. The film is a Gene Kelly musical comedy. Proceeds go to the band. Tickets 50 cents adults. under 12 free.
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Fredericksburg
Hi School
Gene Kelly
Frank Sinatra
Ann Miller
Emil Walter
Band
Boosters
H. H. Fricke
Band Boosters
Dayton family visits Troy Foster home for holiday weekend
Mr and Mrs Troy Meecham and children of Dallas visited the Troy Foster home in the Eckert community over the holiday weekend. On Saturday Mr Foster learned his aged mother Mrs James Foster of Salinas California had emergency surgery on Friday.
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Troy Meecham
Dallas
Troy Foster
Eckert
Miss Marlene Heep Spends Easter With San Antonio Family
Miss Marlene Heep of San Antonio spent Easter with her parents, Mr and Mrs Felix Heep, sharing holiday greetings and family time.
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Marlene Heep
San Antonio
Felix Heeps
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