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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1952
Page
21
Editorial urges cautious driving and safe celebrations to prevent holiday accidents. Cites National Safety Council data showing Christmas traffic deaths rise above yearly average. Warns early darkness, bad weather, fogged windshields, rain, snow, ice, and alcohol contribute. calls readers to slow down, be courteous, and protect loved ones.
The Farm Equipment Institute releases a booklet titled Land of Plenty tracing agriculture from ancient times to the modern era. It highlights the shift from muscle to motor labor, noting food production once used 85 percent of the workforce now about 15 percent, and emphasizes efficiency and labor savings through machinery.
A brief note recalls Pop aiding his son-in-law immediately after releasing his daughter from their care, highlighting ongoing family support processes.
The Pedernales Philosopher on his Kerr Route farm laments rising costs and weak dollar value. He mocks hard work to make money, admires fox-hunt style ease, and urges editors to find a simpler system, noting shoppers' activity and persistent money circulation while resisting late shopping.
Johnson City residents share holiday and weekend visits with relatives and friends across nearby towns. Local service members, including Frank Gipson and George Byars Jr., are on furlough or home from bases. kin from Blanco, Garland, Cotulla, and Fredericksburg visit or relocate. Local families also welcome travelers from Austin and Alice, while Miss Helen Boyd is transferred to Menard County as home demonstration agent.
An advertisement notes a Parker Pen offer this year from Fredericksburg Publishing Co Inc. The promo highlights a purchase incentive and a branded writing instrument as a featured item in the publication.
A December 1929 and 1919 collection notes local events: hunting tragedy near Wolf Creek leaves Hugh Day dead. H. S. Cherry held on bond. assorted visits, illnesses, and social events across Fredericksburg area. Sports report shows Hillbillies routed 41 to 0 by Junction Eagles. Epidemic diphtheria reported in Texas. rainfall boosts winter pasture and stock water. Several weddings listed for December 25 and 27.
33 years ago Mr Ernst Schmidt and his family have moved back to Doss Mrs A L Cunningham of California is visiting with her parents Mr and Mrs Oscar Kraus kopf and other relatives and friends Mr and Mrs Chas Wagner recently moved to San Antonio Thanksgiving Day brought us a cold norther and a heavy downpour.
Mrs Bob Koennecke and children visited in Menard last week Mrs Lydia Rech spent Thursday with Mr and Mrs Francis Rech Visitors in the home of the RR Rechs Sunday were Mr and Mrs Felix Ottmers Mr and Mrs Chester Ottmers and children and Mr and Mrs Alois Schaetter and Chris all of Fredericksburg
New Gib son Everyday and Christmas greeting cards are now on display at the Fredericks shop. Local patrons can view seasonal designs, with a selection including festive motifs and classic wishes. Cards priced to suit, with limited stock available.
TB costs Texans 17.5 million yearly excluding hospital construction and depreciation. The ad urges Christmas gifts to fit personal budgets, promoting Western Auto Store Fredericksburg and Ericksburg Publishing for colored napkins and imprinted items.
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