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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1950
Page
9
Fredericksburg faces rapid growth as the 1950 census looms. The City Commission expands water mains, begins fleas and typhus dusting with Health Department support, and upgrades fire protection with new equipment to meet rising residential demand.
Fredericksburg’s hospitality remains a chief asset as visiting officials from Lone Star Gas Company and attendees of the Hermann Sons open house praised the warm reception. The weeklong events showcased how friendliness shapes impressions of the city for out of town visitors and future guests.
The State Department of Public Welfare ranks among the three biggest state agencies after Educational and Highway departments. It employs 1,373 people and disburses over 80 million annually. In 1949 welfare gains included 223000 old age recipients, 17285 child welfare, and 6160 needy blind cases.
A civic message critiques annual poll tax and calls Gillespie County voters to participate in Democratic Primaries. It argues independents are sidelined and urges local candidates to run in primaries to uphold merit over party. The piece compares election practice to Soviet politics and praises Blanco County efforts.
The Doss Lutheran Choir sang at the Funeral Home. A Tavern Softball team beat the Doss Cyclones 9 to 1 at Seipp Park on Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Baethge were honored with a country style chivaree. Guests, gifts, and 42 parties mark a busy community week with rainfall noted and many birthday celebrations.
Local leaders call for broad civic discussion on primaries urging veterans clubs VFW Legion chambers of commerce and service organizations to study the question before residents. They argue unity across counties is needed and delay should be avoided.
A meteorology note states that trade winds consistently move from an easterly direction toward the equator, shaping climate patterns across tropical regions.
The column notes neighborly acts including Buckner Boys Ranch milk cow donation and a flower guessing contest prize. It mentions residents Chester Hartmann and Karl and Linda Joyce in Fredericksburg, local flu activity, recent rains totaling about two inches, and plans for “42 Party” night on April 21.
The Security State Bank will be closed Friday April 21 in observance of San Jacinto Day.
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