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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1950
Page
4
The Gillespie County Commissioners Court set a public hearing for the 1951 county budget on Wednesday August 16 at a special session held August 3. The court also canvassed Stonewall July 22 tax election results showing 42 votes for tax spread and 3 against.
Communities are invited to join 2,613 county units of the American Cancer Society to aid education fundraising and support services in local areas. Volunteers will assist with events programs and outreach across participating counties.
Red Cross water safety instruction resumes next week led by Miss Marilyn Schmidt. The Sr. Life Saving class convenes Monday evening at Keyser pool with two girls sessions, August 14th. A Tuesday morning girls class runs 9 to 10, and a Thursday morning boys class runs 9 to 10.
Fredericksburg Publishing Co offers large barbecue napkins featuring a printed name design. Limited stock available for customers seeking personalized party accessories.
Four Gillespie County 4-H Club boys will exhibit 16 Rambouillet sheep at the Fredericksburg Fair on August 18 and 20. Carlton Wendel David Sagebiel Calvin Schumann and Bob Brown were chosen to receive the sheep last spring by a committee of five ranchers and County Agent Stone. Boys must feed care and breed under county agent supervision and return an acceptable ewe lamb each year for four years or risk a $25 cash repayment to the Sears-Roebuck Foundation Sheep Fund.
Mrs. Albert Detjen, daughter of Alvin Stehling, quotes her father on a Sunday night air base disaster near Fairfield Suisun. The B-29 bomb-laden aircraft exploded, killing 17 including Brig. Gen. Robert F. Travis, injuring 60, with two missing as of the next morning.
Second hand watches available from E. L. Walter Jeweler. All watches guaranteed to give satisfactory service.
Fredericksburg Chevrolet dealer Hein was elected commander of the Louis Jordan Post American Legion in Gillespie County. Other officers include Donaldson Rector and Max Reinbach, vice commanders. Harold L. Crenwelge adjutant. Alfred Neffendorf chaplain. Jimmie Gillen sergeant at arms. Erwin Kammlah historian. J. Luther Watson service officer. Alois Jenschke finance officer. Installation set for Tuesday August 29. Legion family picnic planned August 13 at Klaerner's Park with barbecue, drinks, and games after church services. committee led by Weimar Hein, Neffendorf, and Alex Mittendorf.
High temperatures in Fredericksburg topped 102 degrees on Friday and Saturday as records fell for two years. The week included six days at or above 100, with 101 on Thursday, Sunday and Tuesday and 100 on Monday. A 65 degree minimum occurred Monday and a trace of rain fell at sunrise Wednesday.
The quoted line stresses that postponing cancer therapy can lead to death, while early diagnosis and timely treatment offer the chance of cure. It frames treatment delay as a critical factor in survival and emphasizes urgency.
The Jaycees announce their August membership meeting Tuesday August 15 at 7 30 p m at the Fair Grounds. A special program features two out of town speakers who will discuss the goals and purposes of the Junior Chamber of Commerce.
The note states emeralds are the softest of all precious stones, likely referencing Mohs hardness or market discussions about durability in jewelry.
Saenger and Ochs promotes close-out prices on Stetson Portis Panama and straw hats. The store for you men’s furnishers and tailors invites customers to get their size now and stay cool during the heat. Phone 111.
We express sincere thanks to the Fredericksburg Volunteer Fire Department for their work in fighting last Thursday night’s fire at our building housing the City Furniture Store. Their fine efforts helped prevent greater damage to nearby businesses and firms. We are grateful to the department and to all who offered help and kindness.
The Navy announces the supercarrier USS United States will be able to accommodate aircraft weighing well over 100000 pounds, signaling a major increase in carrier aviation capacity.
Max Molberg former Fredericksburg Giant pitcher and manager posted his 19th season win total. He earned two more victories for Gladewater in the East Texas League after already adding 17 wins for Gainesville in the Big State League, giving him 19 wins and 3 losses on the year.
About 35 000 sailors participate in the Navy largest peacetime exercises, involving vast fleets and broad sea areas as training and readiness drill.
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