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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1952
Page
18
In 1951 a total of 9,470 pedestrians died in traffic accidents across the United States reflecting the era's rising motorization and urban hazards. The figure highlights the danger to walkers amid increasing vehicle use. The data point underscores public safety concerns and calls for pedestrian protection measures nationwide.
Last year 37,100 Americans died in traffic crashes, highlighting ongoing road safety challenges and the impact of vehicle crashes on public health and families nationwide.
The annual Doss School closing is scheduled for Saturday May 31 starting at 1 30 PM with a student program and a Doss Enderlin ball game. A three act play Rootin Tootin Ranch by High School students follows at 7 30 PM with barbecue and cold drinks on the grounds.
The Music Study Club sponsored junior music auditions in the band hall of the public school on April 20. Students across four levels performed memorized pieces sight reading and scales with certificates awarded for individual achievement. Judges labeled performances as excellent good or satisfactory and the club hopes to make this an annual event encouraging higher achievement.
The Doss Ladies Aid met on April 17 with Mrs. Otto Strackbein as hostess. The program honored members with birthdays, included scripture reading by Mrs. Edwin BrLaetigam, a talk on The American Indian by Mrs. Richard Kasper, a Psalm and story read by Mrs. Rudolph Becker, and a vocal solo The Holy City by Virginia Evers. Bazaar plans were discussed and a committee appointed. Roll call listed 31 members and two visitors. hostess helpers named.
Conoco announces a new merchandising program adding tires batteries and auto accessories through 8 000 service stations in 23 states via a deal with B F Goodrich Company. Harry J Kennedy says the integrated non petroleum sales plan is led by J H Snyder with Jack Nemeth as TB A sales head and assistants C J Jameson and Don Ellis.
In the latest hospital news the week’s operations include Max Beyer of Fredericksburg Barbara Itz daughter of Leroy Itz Fredericksburg Mrs Rudolph Hausler Comfort Mrs V E Striegler Kerrville Henry Tatsch Cain City and Mrs Chester Schuch Fredericksburg.
Fredericksburg cafe tavern operators are invited to an OPS price regulation briefing at 8 p m on Tuesday May 6 in the Commissioners Courtroom. OPS specialist T H McDaniel will explain CPR 134 effective April 7. The rule freezes prices at the February 3 1952 peak and requires posted price ceilings for meals items beverages and alcohol. Posters are provided and must be displayed. Eligible operators include cafes taverns cafeterias soda fountains boarding houses catering outfits field kitchens lunch wagons delis and hot dog stands.
Louis Gerhard announces the reopening of the Recreation Parlor at 222 E Main, formerly The Domino Hall. Gerhard, longtime Social Turn Verein manager, has remodeled the interior and plans a Saturday opening at 2:00.
A Free Dutch Lunch will be served on opening day until 5 p.m. at the designated venue, offering guests complimentary meals during the initial hours. The event aims to attract attendees and showcase available facilities.
The Boy Scouts and Cubs of Gillespie County plan a free exhibition of handmade items at Court House Park on Saturday May 3 from 2 to 5 p.m. The event aims to be an interesting showing for visitors and is promoted by Stehling Bros.
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