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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1949
Page
8
The Fredericksburg Publishing Co offers Gibson Cards of Sympathy to express condolences to families and friends during times of sorrow. Visit the publisher to view the selection and place orders.
Mr and Mrs Joe Stein and Tyrus T Cox traveled to Dallas to attend the State Lumbermen convention in session there.
St Marys School will present two plays on Thursday night April 28 at 8 p m in St Josephs Hall. The 1st through 4th grades perform The Selfish Giant with cast including Francis Langehennig Henry Becker and a chorus of wind and nature figures. The 4th through 7th grades perform Who Stole The Tarts with a long list of cast members and a chorus from grades 5 to 7. Accompanists include Antoinette Kraus Rosemary Petermann Barbara Reinbach and Farleen Schnelle.
Scientists at Columbia University Presbyterian Medical Center announce isolation of the virus linked to breast cancer from mouse milk at the New York facility called Mouse Dairy. The project, housing over 4000 mice, aims to propel cancer research forward with each milking yielding about a cubic centimeter.
The Stonewall building project was funded by public subscription. A six member central building committee led by Alfred Ahrens oversaw construction. Other members were Marcus Burg Feliz Weinheimer Hiram Hodges Lawrence Klein and B B Bohls. The dedication program was arranged by a central committee of Bohls Hahne Simon Burg Rubin Ruebsahm Max Lindig and Paul Klein.
The Music Study Club chorus performs Beethoven Sonatas Op 2 No 2 by Rudolph Friml and the song Drink To Me Only With Thine Eyes. Mrs Harry Knapp presents Bird Song and Had Dich Die Liebe Beruehrt. Fredericksburg High School Band closes. No admission charge.
July 1 marks the start of two daily mail deliveries and one parcel post run as city surveys and improvements address past delays. Officials cite long streets and sidewalks as past bottlenecks and highlight growth and post office crowding as reasons to extend service.
Frank Wehmeyer, City employee, was taken to Legion Hospital in Legion, Texas on Tuesday evening after doctors diagnosed pneumonia. His condition is not serious but requires immediate attention. he is a World War I veteran.
The Navy air squadron VR-8 set a monthly cargo record by delivering 8,539 tons in December as part of the Berlin Airlift mission, underscoring its significant logistical contribution to the airlift operation.
Classified notice invites landlords and property managers to place ads for available rentals. Includes guidance on posting options, contact channels, and pricing details for quicker tenant matches.
Gillespie County advances four farm to market road projects under the state program. Doss road completed last summer. Harper to Kerrville farm to market road drawn and awaiting right of way. a Fredericksburg to Upper Crab Apple road 11 miles long is funded and slated for the next two years. county must provide right of way.
A young man charged with forgery hired attorney Bert Ashbey to defend him. Just before the case, Ashbey learned his name had been forged to a $38 check. The client pleaded guilty and received a four year prison sentence.
In 1948 the Navy MARS type planes completed 8,649 flight hours totaling 1,389,400 miles. The mission marked the arrival of the People’s Car in Germany, signaling a notable postwar air operation.
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