Cities and Farmers Public Opinion in Gillespie County
Editorial argues city residents undervalue farming while Fredericksburg and Gillespie County remain farming hubs. It supports rural voices in hiring an assistant county agent and notes local businesses sustain farm activity and marketing.
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Fredericksburg
Our City
Houston Chronicle
Houston Farmers
Department of Agriculture
University of Houston
Texas
University of Texas
Harris County
Gillepsie
Gillespie County
Commissioner's Court
Dulles Urges Faith in Freedom to Defeat Tyranny
John Foster Dulles, nominated as Secretary of State, urged a rekindling of faith and mission to combat tyranny. Speaking to the National Council of Churches, he called Christians to end un-Christian discrimination, strengthen the United Nations, and boost private aid to the less fortunate. He warned against relying solely on government action to advance freedom.
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John Foster Dulles
Dwight Eisenhower
Dulles
General Assembly
National Council of Churches of Christ
USA
United Nations
International Organization For World Order
Delinquency Rise Warned by Texas Youth Council
The Texas Youth Development Council warned of rising youth delinquency unless a preventative program is adopted. They reported a 19 percent increase in minors violating laws from 1948 to 1952, and census data show a 50 percent rise in ages ten to seventeen.
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Texas Youth Development Council
Texas
Pedernales Philosopher proposes federal Christmas gift fund
A Kerr Route farm columnist urges a government program to finance Christmas gifts. He argues that a yearly allotment would curb overspending and mirror the year end transfer from Washington, noting the need for timely checks and simple administration.
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Pedernales
Johnson Grass
Kerr
Washington
J. A
Girl born to Jack Shaws in Salt Lake City
Mr and Mrs Jack Shaw of Salt Lake City Utah welcomed an eight pound six ounce girl on December 13 They have three sons John Michael and Scott Craig Mrs Shaw is the former Miss Margaret Houy Grandparents on both sides are listed Mrs Laura Shaw and Mr and Mrs Arnold Houy The notice appears in the Standard newspaper.
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Jack Shaw
Salt Lake City
Utah
John
Michael
Scott Craig
Shaw
Margaret Houy
Arnold Houy
This City
Laura Shaw
Fredericksburg Whispers of December 1929 Happenings
Fredericksburg residents engage in festive decoration and community events. News notes report Hoffmanns visiting Houston, hemstitching machines installed, and football honor sweaters awarded to Hill Billy squad members. Car theft recovery, a shooting injury, and local sightings of animals are also mentioned along with holiday school closures and local business changes.
Local visits and travels noted in community roundup
Thirty three years ago Mrs. Ernest Doebbler of Comfort visited her mother Mrs. Gus Weber. Chester Riley of El Paso visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. D A Riley. Misses Bessie Schmidt and Nellie Feuge visited relatives at Doss last Sunday. Joe Ernst and Hy Blum made a business trip to San Antonio.
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Ernest Doebbler
Comfort
Gus Weber
Chester Riley
el Paso
D. A. Riley
Bessie Schmidt
Nellie Feuge
Doss
Joe Ernst
Hy Blum
San Antonio
Council outlines youth delinquency controls and training reforms
The council proposes higher supervision of paroled youths from training schools with full coverage delayed until more field staff are hired. It calls for interdepartmental cooperation, citizen action, youth committees, court advisory boards, cooperation with probation, improved detention facilities, and better trained officers. It notes concern over high recidivism as youths exit training centers.
Feuge Named X ray Technician at McCamey Hospital
Leon H Feuge named the X ray technician at McCamey Hospital in McCamey Texas. He is the son of Felix and the former Glen Rose Hanna Marks Clinic employee and moves with his wife and 6 year old daughter Evelyn from Glen Rose to McCamey.
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Leon H. Feuge
Felix Feuge
McCamey Hospital
McCamey Texas
Evelyn
McCamey
Glen Rose
Hanna-Marks Clinic
Local Social Notes Mention Visits and Travel
Stonewall notes show residents visiting relatives and friends across nearby towns. Lackland base personnel are stationed there. Louis Klein and Karl Enderlin families hosted guests from Grapetown. Alfred Riba and Carolyn visited home folks. Herman Mueller Rose Eckert and family hosted. Emil Hahne traveled to Austin for business. Walter Bang and Henry Beckmann went to Stephenville to buy pecan trees.
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Lackland
Louis Klein
Karl Enderlin
Grapetown
Alfred Riba
Carolyn
Herman Mueller
Rose
James Eckert
Emil Hahne
Austin
Walter Bang
Henry Beckmann
Stephenville
Coronation Broadcast in 42 Languages Planned
The coronation of Queen Elizabeth II next June will be described to the world in 42 languages by 250 radio and TV commentators and observers.
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Max Bierschwale
Arthur H. Rowert
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Seattle
New York
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Pedernales Philosopher
Kerr Route
Pedernales Phillosopher
Jack Shaws
Emil Hoffmann
Houston
Fritz Wilhelm
Melvin
Erline Grobe
Menard
Mary Blanchard
Harold Dietel
Walter Dittmar
George Simon
Walter Klett
Dora
Nora Arhelger
Esther Kolmeier
Margaret Molter
Alfred Klaerner
Ben Strickland
Brady
Strickland
Taylor Burke Motor Co
Klaemner
Sweetwater
Eugene
Emil Petsch
Cherry Spring
Roman Peter
Lelia Newton
Kerrville
Leo Blanchard
Richard Habericht
Sisterdale
Mathilda Maier
Otto Strackbein
Arthur Koennecke
Herman Koennecke
Yeoman
Hilmar Schmidt
Albert Schmidt
Yeoman Schmidt
U. S. Navy
A. V. Harris
Richard Neffendorf
Oscar Brehmer
Otto Pfeil
A. G. Sagebiel
Tto Knopp
Wisconsin
J. E. Gerdes
Emma Spaeth
Selma Beyer
Albert Hartmann
Ad. Schorlemmer
Llano
Otto Crenwelge
August
Otto Weber
Darroch Place
Freericksburg
Wm. Mueller of
Junction
Felix
Henry Ahrens
White Oak
Webster Rouse
Erno Bonn
George E. Wright
Internal Revenue Collector
Leon Feuge
Stonewall
Elmo Baethge
Eee. Eae Co., Inc
E. Main Street
City OF Fredericksburg Utilities
Conoco
Continental Oil Company
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