This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1967
Page
8
The passage recounts Caesar’s tax decree guiding Joseph and Mary to Bethlehem, their childbirth in a manger, and the shepherds who visit and spread the tale, with angels praising God and Mary treasuring the events in her heart.
A Christmas message from The Standard editorial team reflects on the year’s joys and sorrows. It urges readers to follow the two great commandments to love God and neighbors, hoping wisdom and peace guide all through the coming year.
The Catharine Luther Circle of Holy Ghost Church met Thursday with 20 members and one visitor. Mrs. Cardwell attended. Bible study titled My God and My Lord was led by Mrs. Durkop with assistance from several members. Hymns were sung, an offering taken, and a film It Began in Bethlehem shown. Mrs. Basse presided. Christmas gifts planned for a shut‑in. Hostesses listed include Messrs Mueller Scharnhorst Ottmers Stroeher and Pfiester.
Harper continues from page I noting Mrs. Elton Spencer and Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Fletcher family events. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Smith of Seguin visited to escort Ida Smith for winter with them. Mrs. Watkins Tarr and daughter Mary Nell visited San Antonio on Saturday.
Local column recaps Christmas preparations and social news in Doss and Fredericksburg. Linville Crenwelge reports for duty with the U S Armed Forces. Hunter trips, deer hunting success, and news of travels to Germany and Europe are noted alongside church and school holiday displays. Ice, rain, and cold weather shape community activities.
Miss Mattie Wiley aged 93 died in Weslaco Texas on September 24 as Hurricane Beulah battered the valley. A longtime educator she taught La Feria first grade for 26 years and served as elementary principal before retiring in 1944. She lived with her nephew Wesley Wiley after sister Julia Estill's death and left a legacy of local service.
Dixie forests now produce 61 percent of the United States pulp wood according to new forestry statistics. The shift emphasizes regional timber output and impacts national supply chains.
Fredericksburg Publishing Co Inc offers desk calendars and refills for 1968 to help make the New Year a success. Obtainable through the publisher with common pricing and availability details.
Severe ice coating from one to two inches disabled Central Texas Electric Cooperative lines across Gillespie Mason Real Kerr and Kimble Counties Friday and Saturday. Four pole breaks and many conductor failuresrupted power in western Gillespie and Long Mountain Mason County. Fredericksburg crew of 18 worked from dawn to 9 30 p m Saturday to restore western Gillespie. Mason crew plus Lin a no office helpers aided Friday and Saturday. Service restored by Sunday morning as ice melted. Co op manager W C McWilliams thanked members for patience and cooperation. Newfoundland fishers sell Christmas week proceeds support parish funds.
Students are informed that the new double pocket folders have arrived and are available. The message urges them to obtain their copies now at the designated location.
Bloodhounds feel at home in Formosa where half the population depends on farming for a living. The text highlights a rural lifestyle and the animal’s gentle reputation amid agricultural work.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.