Gillespie County Sees Bright Future With 1949 Goals
Fredericksburg and Gillespie County reflect on 1948 achievements including a new airport and city hall project, road and bridge construction, street paving, and business growth. A planning board, fruit industry cooperation, and new houses of worship mark hopes for 1949 as Chambers of Commerce and Lions Club drive progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federicksburg
Gillespie County
Fredericksburg
Doss
Chambers of Commerce
Lions Club
Gillespie County Planning Board
A Morning Wish by R. W. Hunt
The speaker outlines a hopeful New Year wish for meaningful work, understanding friends, fearless exploration, an attentive heart, and serene moments. He seeks balance between personal growth and generosity, with the sense of God’s presence guiding patience and wisdom for what the year may bring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Hunt
We Believe YearsEnd Time For Measuring Achievements
Alfred Petsch urges citizens to assess personal, community, and governmental duties at year end. The Fredericksburg Standard invites public input on public questions, promising to publish polite expressions, whether in agreement or disagreement with its views, to promote general welfare.
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Fredericksburg
Hill Country
Texas
Standard
Babson 1949 Outlook on War Inflation and Markets
Babson projects 1949 sales near 1948 levels with about a 5 percent drop. Foreign trade remains steady, credits shift toward business, and inflation trends hinge on production gains. Wage dynamics, Taft Hartley, and labor leadership shape employment prospects, while stock and bond markets lean toward diversification and cautious exposure. Real estate holds firm citywide. suburbs stay in fair demand amid costs and tax moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Congress
Prices fluctuate for farms in 1949 sales
The notice notes shading of prices with big commercial farm acreage selling for less in 1949 while subsistence farms are affected. Continued on page 4 section 2.
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Member
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Fredericksburg Publishing Company, Inc
Alfred Petsch
Max Bierschwale
Arthur H. Rowert
Fredericksarg
Gillespie
National Advertising Representative
Greater
American Press Association
West 39Th Street
New York
N. Y
Babson
Virdell Drilling CO
J. C. Virdell
Phone
Llano
Tex
Llano Rendering Company
Elmo Baethge
City Cafe
Schumann-Heil Sales Co
Fredericksburg, Texas
Frigidaire
Fredericks
The
Conoco
Continental Oil Company
Oswald L. Crenwelge
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