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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1939
Page
3
A local appeal urges Fredericksburg residents to shop in town this Christmas to support home merchants and fund community needs. The piece emphasizes local merchants' contributions to schools churches chamber of commerce and civic projects, arguing town spending sustains the community.
Rural reform proposal urges Holland's Town Service affiliates to form Town Civic League committees representing businesses labor and professions. The aim is a coordinated program to boost economic social and governmental health of town and county, supplementing existing groups and creating self help opportunities.
Fredericksburg High School Hillbillies head to Taylor Texas to meet the Taylor Ducks in an all important football clash. Hundreds of Fredericksburg and Gillespie County citizens will travel to cheer the team. The city celebrates growth in football publicity and a newly lighted field reflecting local merchant support and school effort.
An old biblical parable about building on rock versus sand frames a warning to modern youth and families. It urges patience study and work as foundations for future business success amid rapid progress and shifting societal norms.
The 33rd annual Christmas Seal drive of the National Tuberculosis Association is underway with Tom Green County joining thousands of groups nationwide to raise funds. Tuberculosis still endangers thousands and is a leading killer among ages 15 to 45. Support from the public is urged to continue prevention efforts. Buy Christmas seals and aid the fight against tuberculosis.
Dr. Geo. W. Cox urges Schick test use to detect diphtheria susceptibility in children. He notes 75 to 90 percent under twelve are naturally susceptible and urges immunization with no prior Schick test for young children, advising tests after preventive treatment to confirm immunity.
In a casual exchange at the market a customer asks if eggs are fresh and the butcher confirms they are from the country, but the customer presses for the country of origin. The dialogue centers on clarifying where the eggs come from.
Two sheep breeds the Panama Rambouillet cross and the Romeldale Rambouillet are tested in Pecos County by J C Cunningham and Don Puckett. Early results show strong feeder lambs and good sale prices, with crossbred Romeldales performing well. Corriedale has surged in Pecos County as a top wool and mutton option. College Station notes advise farm fire prevention measures including chimney inspection, proper stove pipes, and accessible sand for tractor and barn fires.
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