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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1952
Page
1
The 64th Gillespie County Fair opens Friday and runs through Sunday with a wildlife educational exhibit by the Texas Game and Fish Commission as a main feature.
A retrospective on the Roosevelt and Truman administrations describes the early New Deal rebound from the 1930s economic collapse, noting wages and production rose while many faced hidden costs and half-value dollars, with warnings about long-term security for the aged and middle class. The article also previews a wildlife exhibit at the Fair directed by Haley Berg featuring live animals, birds, and fish, with wardens present and no admission charged.
Rev. and Mrs. J. C. Campbell left Monday to spend a vacation in the Davis Mountains and expect to return sometime next week.
The 64th Gillespie County Fair opens with a Big State carnival adding glitter to the midway. The Big State Shows, from Oklahoma, feature rides such as a Ferris Wheel and Tilt a Whirl, plus a Monkey Speedway and Snake Show. The carnival runs all fair days with a Thursday preview. Special prizes for ladies include a Betty Crocker cake book and a Queen Bess Cake Server. A crochet contest offers a gold loving cup and prizes.
More than 100 Hill Country Peace Officers attended the quarterly Hill Country Peace Officers Assn meeting at Klaerner's Park Tuesday afternoon. Lecturers spoke on improving law enforcement effectiveness, followed by a barbecue and sausage supper prepared by former sheriff Alfred Klaerner. Speakers included Ross Doughty, Coke Stevenson Jr., Bill Cavanaugh, and C. C. Benson. Klaerner noted his 20 years as Gillespie's chief law officer.
The August term of District Court opens Monday with District Judge Thomas Ferguson presiding. Two juror panels report later in August, grand jurors on Monday August 18 at 9 a.m., and jurors on August 19 and August 25. numerous civil cases expected and criminal docket to be set. Jury lists name dozens of panelists including Eddie Hahn, Otto Zimmermann, Alfred Vogel, Henry Enderlin, Arthur Hohmann, Erwin Sagebiel, and many others across two panels.
Friday night marks the 64th Gillespie County Fair opening with Parade of Champions. Prize animals and birds receive trophies donated by Fredericksburg merchants and 25 awards are presented during the nighttime show. Notable acts include Gainesville Community Circus and Ellison Troupe of Canine Acrobats, closing with fireworks.
The Fredericksburg Standard won best weekly newspaper in West Texas for towns 2000 to 4000 population at the West Texas Press Association convention in Alpine. L B Smith of Brady accepted the award. staff could not attend. Second place went to Andrews County News with Hamilton Herald News and Hamlin Herald tied for third.
A brief note states the Monroe Doctrine was published in 1823, marking an early 19th century milestone in U S foreign policy.
Fredericksburg High School sets distinct registration times for 1952 53 term. Seniors report at 8 a m Juniors with 7 12 to 11 credits at 9 a m Sophomores 3 12 to 7 credits at 10 a m and freshmen 0 to 3 credits at 11 a m New students or transfers join their class group to start the new term. The procedure varies from the past to minimize delays on September 3.
The week produced daily highs above 100 degrees with 106 on Wednesday and Friday. Alfred Neffendorf reported the year to date rainfall at 20.40 inches with no measurable rain in the past week. the lowest temperature was 71 on Tuesday morning.
A three day Fair opens with a Friday parade at 10 a m forming on Nimitz Parkway traveling Main Street Kraus Corner and back to the parkway. Over 35 entries include Fredericksburg Hi School Band St Marys Drum and Bugle Corps Mason High School Band and the 70 piece 36th Infantry Division National Guard Band of New Braunfels. Night entertainment features horse racing baseball and concerts with noted bands and local soloists. Nightly exhibits open until 9 p m and special events include Parade of Champions 4-H Dress Review and Talent Show.
Commercial exhibits at the 64th Gillespie County Fair this weekend promise lively displays from local merchants. Goodyear Service Store will showcase a Hotpoint Animated Range and the first Fredericksburg electric range, with other Hotpoint appliances and Domestic Sewing Machines. Fredericksburg Machine Shop will feature Frigidaire appliances including air conditioning and a Pioneer Flour Mills home economist offering free biscuits. Stehling Electric Co will display a 24 year in service General Electric Refrigerator and new GE lines. City Radio & Electric Co displays Kelvinator appliances. Stein Lumber Co features the Cab-Wall display with the Vanitory and Formica materials.
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