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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1952
Page
4
District OPS officials announced the suspension of price controls on men's and women's apparel furnishings and accessories. They noted most yarns and fabrics used in apparel were already under suspension for months, with prices 20 to 25 percent below ceilings, and that ceilings can be restored if needed to stabilize prices. OPS underscored its role in defense and economic security.
The Simon J. Burg Sprayer Co of Stonewall delivered a rural fire fighting unit to the Boerne Rural Fire Association for use by the Boerne Volunteer Fire Department. The 1 ton Ford truck carries a 200 gallon tank and high pressure sprayer, with 500 feet of hose and two nozzles, powered by a 20 hp Wisconsin engine. Ernest Nagel accepted delivery. the unit can refill from water sources at 100 gallons per minute and may serve as auxiliary fire support in major blazes.
Central Motor Company invites area residents to view the 1953 Dual- Streak Pontiacs Friday December 12. The new line features longer wheelbases, wrap around rear windows, one piece curved windshields, revised styling, power steering, modern front suspension, improved transmissions, and eight to eleven body styles across Special Deluxe and Custom series.
The Hill Country Water Works and Sanitary Association met in Fredericksburg with 78 attendees. New officers named include James E. Raines as president, Mayor Wayne Smith as vice president, Virgil V. Parsons as secretary treasurer, and William J. Pitstick as program chairman. The group discussed a statewide water conservation study by 38 organizations and four subject committees guiding state reform and federal policy.
The Sageser-Haas Post No 65 American Legion and Auxiliary held their regular December meeting at the Legion Hall in Harper. Commander Leonard Lott and Auxiliary President Mrs Herbert Gamel led sessions. They thanked helpers for the Christmas Party and Turkey Shoot and announced plans for a January March of Dimes program.
A son born to Mr. and Mrs. John S and S Brown at Yokosuka Naval Hospital Yokosuka Japan on November 27. He weighs eight pounds one ounce and is named Stephen Charles. The mother is former Miss Louise Arbelger of here. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs Alfred Arhelger and Mr. and Mrs H T Brown of Crawford Texas.
Henry Pfeiffer and Harvey Alt haus completed an advanced refrigeration and air conditioning course at General Motors Frigidaire Factory Service School in Dayton Ohio. They are employees of Fredericksburg Machine Shop, Frigidaire dealer. They left on Thanksgiving day to register.
Travis Raven, former Austin High School and University of Texas athlete, resigns as head coach of the Lockhart Lions in District 24-AA to enter private business as sales manager for an Austin floor covering firm. The Lions won the district title this year but lost to Belton in the bi district round after beating the Billies in prior two meetings.
Eleven children were born in local hospitals this week. The births include three girls and eight boys to couples in Fredericksburg Loy al Valley Roosevelt Johnson City Doss and nearby areas. Families named include Bernhard Bowers Davis Joy Cole Weed Wittkohl Adams Strackbein Hoffmann and Reed with birth dates from December 4 to December 9.
If you have a sharp eye for bargains, watch the want ads for picks and prices worth your time. Find deals on items, services, and opportunities across local listings.
The Harper 4-H Club met December 4 in the agriculture building with 26 members, three mothers, three fathers, two leaders and County Agent Stone present. Ber nice Lange was elected reporter. members were urged to wear overalls at the Fat Stock Show and to serve a benefiting meal for FFA and 4-H. They then practiced leatherwork dies for the next project.
Delton Kozielski of here and Jesse James Morgan of Austin drove on the Upper Crabapple Farm-to-Market road inside Fredericksburg limits. Both cars were damaged with no injuries. Kozielski was filed on in Justice Court for reckless driving.
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