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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1952
Page
19
The Doss and Stonewall fairs this week point to the upcoming 54th Gillespie County Fair. The events showcase local products and handiwork from youths and adults, offering a pleasant outing and a glimpse of county life renowned in the state and nation.
A local opinion urges concern over rising DWI arrests and convictions in Gillespie County. The piece notes five cases in a month, praises law enforcement for removing licenses for six months, and argues heavy penalties deter drunken driving. It emphasizes that many offenders are passing through and ties into prohibition debates about road safety and accidents.
A civic booster poem urges readers to support local progress and neighbors rather than complain. It promotes backing forward movement, institutions, laborers, and even strangers, while advising sympathy over self. It includes a quirky bushel of wheat fact and a playful definition of a lady.
The Pedernales Philosopher at a Kerr Route grass farm offers counsel to Presidential candidates about media use. He argues radio and TV ease can mislead, urging candidates to mix in-person campaigning to sense the public pulse rather than rely solely on studios. He stresses the handshake and direct contact remain vital to winning votes.
Fredericksburg memories recount August 1929 events with Leahy’s execution in Huntsville for murder, local visits by Lange and Kolmeier families, and church and community activities. The piece lists birthdays, parades, marriages, and regional gatherings, including Bundes Schuetzenfest at Barons Creek and Lions. It notes visitors from Kerrville and Del Rio, plus farm transfers and local sports results.
The Johnson City event summary lists winners of farm and home displays including best ram and B type doe, with Pleasant Hill receiving 1st, Post Oak 2nd, and A Robinson Home Demonstration Club 3rd. An old fiddlers contest accompanied a rodeo coronation and weekend fair finale as visitors from Eldorado San Antonio and Fort Hood joined local residents.
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Political announcements mix with local news as the Giants defeat Blanco 6 to 2 and patrons note sales and community shifts. The Standard lists 1952 Gillespie County election candidates, including Victor H. Sageriel for county judge and Robert Loth for sheriff, among other offices. Also referenced are local personnel changes, shipments, and travel plans.
The Herberts, longtime residents, built a flower house for Mrs. Herbert to raise pot plants. They belong to Holy Ghost Lutheran Church. Mr. Herbert enjoys hunting with dogs. He uses Farmall and John Deere equipment on the farm and reads the Standard regularly, hoping to help identify other farms featured. Subscriptions cost $14 and ARD $2.50 yearly.
Cpl James W Heimann son of Mr and Mrs James A Heimann enters the 1st Armored Division Non Commissioned Officers Academy at Fort Hood Texas for about six weeks He was the only man selected from his battery to attend He has been at Fort Hood nearly a year as a correspondence clerk in the Personnel Department of his battalion headquarters He recently received a certificate for outstanding attention to duties He also writes a weekly column for Tracks and Halftracks the first division newspaper
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