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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1952
Page
16
Santa crafts 1952 toy pack aiming to set a record for varied designs meeting the vast U S child population of 45 million with 62 percent more under five since 1940. The American Toy Institute highlights career-aimed toys to develop aptitudes for many professions amid stable toy prices and new play value.
Practical guide to selecting a Christmas tree, indoor vs outdoor use, and needle retention. Recommends balsam or Douglas fir, notes needle care, and fire precautions. For safe display, cut base slantingly, place in water, and use water-based treatments or coatings to reduce flammability. Includes guidance on greens and decorating ideas.
The piece is adapted to suit two to four year olds with bright plastic pegs and gears. Syncopation is described as irregular movement from bar to bar, reflecting rhythmic shifts in the play.
A guide to long lasting glamour gifts for women this Christmas. Emphasizes lingerie gowns skirts blouses and sweaters, plus outerwear like storm or rain coats and practical adds such as cosmetics handbags slippers and perfume. Encourages selecting items to suit her lifestyle and ensuring lasting appeal beyond the season.
Fredericksburg businesses will close on Thursday December 25 for Christmas and again on January 1 for New Year. Local schools end Friday December 19 and resume Monday January 5. The Standard’s Christmas issue will publish Tuesday December 23 for delivery Christmas Day. The Fredericksburg Publishing Company will close Friday December 26 to allow family time and to makeup a skipped November 11 holiday.
Members of the Fredericksburg Volunteer Fire Department held a Christmas party after a regular drill. Dried country sausage and refreshments were served. Assistant Chief Ottmers and Lt. Hannemann led the drill and showed an instructional film. The party committee included Sidney Henke as chairman, Allen Oestreicher, Milton Zenner, and Lewis Dolezal who presented a hunting season gift to Mr Henke.
The Cherry Spring Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs Erwin Rusche s home on Saturday December 6. Members selected hosting months and chose two to assist at the Angus sale. They decided to sell Blue Bonnet plates to raise council funds. After the meeting members exchanged Christmas presents then shared a 42 party and refreshments.
Among those from outside the community who attended the funeral of Mrs. Edge Gold on Saturday were Rev H C Gold and Alice, Rev and Mrs G Welf of Columbus, Rev and Mrs Arthur Mohr of Bellville, Mr and Mrs R R Jackson of Yoakum, Mr and Mrs August Enderlin, Mrs M J Mikulka of San Antonio, Miss Sylvia Petersen of Kerrville, and Mr and Mrs Fred Ramey of Menard.
Thirteen Gillespie County residents will take military physicals on Wednesday December 17. Local examinees include Felix Aleman Herbert Steon Edward A Peter Dennis W Lange Elbert A Castaneda Erwin H Simon Jr Victor L Mazinke Otto A Wienecke Jr Teddy R Harlan Roy W Schaeferkoeter Richard E Klein and Robert A Baker. Kerr County will send 15. Kendall Llano and Blanco counties contribute six and three respectively.
The Fredericksburg Grange will meet Monday night December 22 at 7 30 p m in the Agriculture Building announced by Edgar Marshall Worthy Master The event features a Christmas program with a decorated tree and gift exchange A gala celebration invites all to attend and learn about the Grange's future work in Fredericksburg
A domestic quarrel centers on who speaks last in the home. The couple's dispute ends with no final decision as partners mirror each other and retreat to silence, leaving the echo as the only remaining sound.
Ira Rech son of Mr and Mrs Herbert S Rech is visiting his parents. He arrived December 1 and will report back to Naval Air Station Moffet Field California January 1. He was promoted to Second Class Petty Officer and expects discharge from the Navy late April 1953.
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