National VFW Officer Speaks on Universal Training
Wayne E. Richards senior vice commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars told members of the Frantzen Ahrens Post Friday morning he favored universal training. He outlined benefits for veterans and national service, urging support and discussion among post members.
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Wayne E. Richards
The
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Frantzen- Ahrens
Wayne Richards
Frantzen-Ahrens
Justin Marrow
Department
Lorence Bading
Irmgard Nagel
Auxiliary
Raymond Wuest
VEW
Alois Erseh
Leroy Holdforth
Eisenhower and Universal Military Training Aimed at Duty
A speech at the Nimitz Hotel by Commander Richards of the Veterans of Foreign Wars discusses Eisenhower's looming presidency and the burden of leadership. He links Universal Military Training to citizenship and notes veterans still serving in Korea, urging national service and anti Communist measures.
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Nimitz Hotel
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Arkansas City
Kansas
Juston Morrow
State of Texas Department
VFW
Gillespie County
Lorenz Bading
Nimitz
Raymond Wuest
Adolph Bernhard
Werner Moehr
el Paso
Texas
Congress
Korea
United States
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Telephone Rate Raise Granted by City Commission
United Telephone Company won a rate increase after a City Commission review in Fredericksburg. The company reported a six month loss of 3016.21 on operations, citing rising costs and higher expenses. The new rates include 6.00 monthly for business lines, 3.00 for residence lines, and 2.50 for two party service, aiming to fund expansion and improved service.
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United Telephone Company
The
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W. C. White
City Commission
White
Distinguished Service Nominees Sought by Jaycees
The Fredericksburg Junior Chamber of Commerce invites nominations for its 1952 Distinguished Service Award. Nominees must be aged 21 to under 36 on December 31, 1952, and will be judged on achievement, leadership, and service to the community or state during the calendar year.
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Fredericksburg
Fire Chiefs Warn of Christmas Fire Dangers in Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg fire marshal Eric Juenke and fire chief Max Schneider urge safety during Christmas. Fresh greens, water, and no overloaded circuits are advised. Keep trees away from curtains, remove wrapping paper, and have electricians handle extensions. Wishing a fire free holiday and a joyous new year.
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Fredericksburg
Eric Juenke
Max Schneider
Messiah to be Presented as 22nd Lions Program in Fredericksburg
The 22nd annual Fredericksburg Lions Club Community Christmas program features a 100-voiced choir performing selections from Handel’s Messiah on Sunday at 7:30 p.m. in the Public School Auditorium Gymnasium. Dr. Andrew Edington will deliver the Christmas message, with Rev. Hildebrand giving the invocation and Rev. Durst the benediction. Soloists include Rev. Rudy Wendel, Esther Klitz, Marjorie Ann Sauer, and Lynette Keyser. Kermit Gammenthaler will direct the chorus with Mrs. T Wright Neal as accompanist. The public is invited with no admission. The program opens with Silent Night and Joy to the World, followed by eleven Messiah numbers and a final Hallelujah Chorus.
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Schreiner Institute
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Alvin Durst
Emmanuel Gospel Church
Kermit Gammenthaler
Fredericksburg High School
T. Wright Neal
C. A. Greenwaldt
First Methodist Church
Rudy Wendel
Wartburg Seminary
Dubage
Iowa
Esther Klitz
Marjorie Ann Sauer
Lynette Keyser
Lester Keyser
Hildebrand
Edington
Wendel
Mrs. Klier
Daughter of
Zion
Esther Klier
Durst
Christmas Edition of Standard Issued Day Earlier
The Fredericksburg Standard will publish its Christmas edition a day early with mailings on Tuesday December 23 for delivery Wednesday morning. Correspondents and advertisers should submit material by Monday morning. The Fredericksburg Publishing Co will be closed Thursday December 25 and Friday December 26.
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Gillespie Approved For Red Cross Blood Program
The Gillespie County Red Cross Chapter gains approval to join the Red Cross Blood Program and will host a bloodmobile visit in February. A radio series titled Blood, Mystery of the Ages hosted by Hugh James airs on KNAF with six parts over December and January, including blood type discussions and medical uses.
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Red Cross
Fred Mathisen
Waco
Hugh James
KNAF
Landsteiner
Krikorian Couple Holiday Visit to Fredericksburg
Mr and Mrs A Krikorian of Holly Michigan are spending Christmas and New Year holidays in Fredericksburg visiting relatives and friends Mrs Krikorian is the former Julia Bi erschwale daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Wm Bierschwale
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Holly, Michigan
Fredericksburg
Commissioners Agree to U. S. 290 Improvements
Gillespie County Commissioners Court agreed to buy a 120 foot right of way for 10.5 miles of U S Highway 290 from Blumenthal to the Blanco County line. The route will eliminate dangerous curves and bridges, pass south of Stonewall, and cost about 435000 with construction planned for 1954 55.
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Blanco County
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Vacinity
Cherry Spring
Mason County
Fredericksburg Home Decoration Contest Set for December 26
The Fredericksburg Junior Chamber of Commerce will send judges to inspect city homes on Friday night December 26 as part of the annual holiday decorations contest. Top three homes win prizes of 5.00, 2.00, and 2.00 with rosettes. no entry required but residents are urged to notify papers to ensure their display is viewed.
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