This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1951
Page
4
Raymond J. Middleton a refrigeration mechanic from Austin died Wednesday apparently from the heat as the city sweltered under a 104 degree reading. A street pavement exploded in the heat shock. Mrs. G Paul Butler and twins Eric and Paula visited Rev. and Mrs. F A Bracher and were en route to California by car from New York City.
The Gillespie County Commissioners Court orders an August 10 1951 election on a proposed additional ad valorem tax to fund Farm To Market roads and flood control with a 30 cent cap per 100 dollars. Presiding judges listed for 23 precincts, voting rules require resident property taxpaying voters, and notices must be published and posted 14 days prior.
Homer Garrison Jr of the Texas Department of Public Safety calls on Texas newspapers and radio to educate the public about the new Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Law. He warns against false rumors that the law is in effect and notes it starts January 1 and offers multiple proof options for financial responsibility.
Reports detail a Muncie man Paul Greive leaping from bed and smashing a plate glass window during sleep after dreaming of being chased. The rest of the page notes varied local incidents from Texas and Kansas mobilizing in Korea to a hospital fund drive and a fire that burned Geraldine Studlar’s home agency.
Mr and Mrs Emil Wahrmund and their son Kermit came back Saturday after a three day trip to Houston and Galveston. Weather roundup notes heavy snowfall crippling Victoria South Australia and Tasmania with unusually severe falls.
The U S Navy maintains research contracts with more than 200 institutions covering roughly 1200 projects. These collaborations span universities and laboratories across multiple fields, reflecting broad government research support and interagency cooperation.
Admiral of the Navy George Dewey, famed for Manila Bay victory, was accorded a six star rank and held it until his death. The highest naval honor reflected his lasting significance in U S military history.
A Navy enlisted man was elected to the Indiana state legislature while on active duty in Korean waters, marking a rare crossover from military service to state politics.
City of Fredericksburg tax receipts for the period ending July 31 totaled 97.89 percent of the $52,470.12 levy, with $51,367.54 collected and $1,102.58 delinquent. Unpaid taxes by July 31 face a 10 percent penalty and 6 percent interest. Also noted is a social gathering at the Ellebracht ranch near Mt. Home for several residents and visitors.
Attorney General Price Daniel ruled Gillespie County must pay Fredericksburg city for rural fire protection, not the Fredericksburg Volunteer Fire Department. County Attorney William Schneider said payments had funded equipment and some salaries, while city ownership of equipment and city payments to firefighters show contracts must be with the city.
Sandra Meier is visiting Kerrville with her aunt and her family, enjoying a brief stay and local hospitality during the trip.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.