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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1952
Page
26
Fragmentary OCR text lists an event invitation with unclear names and details. The readable bits suggest a ceremony or funday at a national level, but specifics such as persons, places, or exact date are not determined from the provided excerpt.
Commissioners Court Gillespie County Texas will receive sealed proposals in Court House Fredericksburg until 9:00 a m Monday September 8 1952 for leasing the County Airport property three miles southwest of Fredericksburg Proposals may cover cultivated land pasture land and house or entire property Pasture land lease may require park use Successful bidder may serve as caretaker or provide one Public park use conditions apply Proposals must state term up to five years Leases include usual agricultural and pasture provisions Court reserves right to reject any bid and waive informalities Victor H Sagebiel County Judge Gillespie County Texas 1-2
Gipson read aloud as Johnson City High School introduces 18 teachers with one grammar spot open. Principal W. M. Ross leads a staff including C. C. Burris and J. J. Thurman. Weekend visitors include Lt. Kenneth Wolf and family from Waco. Local births note a baby boy August 20 and a baby girl this week. A state nursing program offers a two year TB nursing course with stipends.
For sale one L H C Hay Bailer on rubber in good condition while engine is being overhauled. One 1941 Chevrolet stake bed truck in fair condition and cheap. Will sell or trade for shelled corn or milch cow. Hayes McLendon Sandy Texas phone 2479. 1-200
Stonewall notes list numerous trips to San Antonio Belton and other towns. Hilmar Nebgen and Herbie Nebgen on business to San Antonio. Several families including the Geller mann Wunderlich and Klein clans visit relatives. Marvin Klein improves after polio and Scouts plan an overnight river hike.
A collection of property notes describes a large frame house with bath and garage on a 100x200 lot near public school and Main Street, corner locations near schools, brand new five room homes with gas, and multiple lots with utilities. Listings include 65x150 uptown lot at 295, 100x200 lots, and options for farms, riverfront ranches, and 42 to 360 acre tracts with outbuildings, chicken houses, and water wells. Various prices, features, and proximity to schools or Main Street are noted, with buyers urged to view properties and make offers.
Mrs H C Blundell and Claudia visited Mr and Mrs Benno Eckert while Clifford Staats accompanied them. A number of Stonewall citizens enjoyed the Boerne fair. Mr and Mrs Wallace Schulze and family of Grit Texas visited Mr and Mrs James Eckert on Wednesday.
Albert Knopp of Hebbrowville sent a note to the Standard claiming a friend in San Diego, in Duval County, reported seeing the Fredericksburg Giants and horse races via the airlanes. The claim ties a distant watcher to local sports intrigue and aerial viewing rumors.
The Board for Texas State Hospitals and Special Schools reports that out of 17,497 fire and safety hazards identified in state operated hospitals and special schools, more than 4,000 have been eliminated while 12,806 still require a major outlay of funds.
A compact summary formed from the readable classified ad text, noting any named entities such as people or organizations, locations, dates, prices, or item types present in the fragment.
Directors of the Colin County Soil Conservation District transformed a rundown farm into a dairy and poultry operation. Over two years the pastures showed strong drought resistance and profits from the venture financed many improvements, reducing the need for persuading farmers about soil-saving practices.
Large selection of new and re conditioned pianos at bargain prices. Practice pianos for beginners at a real savings. For best bargains in new or used pianos see J. O. Ernst, your Hill Country piano dealer.
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