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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1948
Page
9
Fredericksburg and Gillespie County face their first poliomyelitis threat with near hysteria in the western region. Health officials urge calm and practical steps, focusing on hygiene, sanitation, and early medical care to prevent spread and protect water, waste, food handling, and vector control.
The 60th Gillespie County Fair opens Friday for a three day run. It is the oldest and largest fair in the county and a premier local exposition. Directors and exhibitors contribute to a show featuring farm animals, handiwork, and community effort, aiming to surpass previous years.
A travel excerpt describes the Iceberg cave formations and a swift 800 foot elevator ride to exit. It also follows homeward through Hill Country grass and notes visitors Mrs. H. B. Lewis and Keith of San Antonio. Harper reports on school staffing vacancies, a DDTClean-Up campaign, meeting postponement, cemetery volunteer needs, and recent donations.
A. Kuhlman, assistant fire chief of the Fredericksburg Volunteer Fire Department, earned a high score of 95 at the Texas A and M College Firemen's Training School. Fire Chief Juenke confirmed the result as part of the 19th session held July 11 to 16 with 589 attendees from 283 cities and 25 military installations.
A brief item notes Scotch decorative gift wrapping tape and cellophane tape available at the Frede Company. The record emphasizes product availability and supplier listing within a local business context.
Today and every day is some body's birthday anniversary. Use the finest in cards to remember your loved ones and friends on these days from Fredericksburg Publishing Co.
Event runs from 3 pm with 500 added money and two extra prizes in nightly rodeos. An exhibition square dance is planned each night and a sheep dog display on Saturday. A carnival operates on both days alongside agricultural and other exhibits.
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