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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1952
Page
21
Dr Geo W Cox Texas State Health Officer urges adults to audit physical assets like finances. Regular medical checkups in middle age boost longevity and curb degenerative diseases through early detection and budgeting of activities under a physician's guidance.
The piece argues Texas must build more and broader highways to handle rising traffic. It cites a study calling for $100 million annually for ten years, totaling $220 million yearly with current funds, due to traffic growth, wartime lag, and inflation. It discusses funding options and frames good roads as an investment fueling growth and wealth.
The Pedernales Philosopher on his Johnson grass farm near Kerr Route writes in 1953 about the difficulty of planning amid global uncertainty. He notes how international tensions with Stalin and unnamed European nations affect farmers and politicians, but concludes he will press on and live each day. He ends with a vow to let 1953 “let it rip” and continue plans despite world affairs.
The Blanco County Home Demonstration Council met December 12 at 2 pm in the Johnson City Courthouse with 22 members present. New officers and delegates for 1953 were introduced, reports of the month were given, and gifts exchanged including a luggage bag for the agent and a planter for Mrs. Stribling. A Christmas card was sent to Miss Boyd, now transferred to Menard, Texas. The next meeting is set for the second Friday in January at the Court House. Several locals and visitors spent holidays in Johnson City and nearby towns. There is potential payoff from winter legumes and small grains planted for pasture if no grazing is available.
Obituary summary noting Col. A. G. Boyce moving Huffman to Spring Lake in 1891 and his career across Hartley, Deaf Smith, and Lamb counties. He managed a 793,000 acre ranch later handed to John Armstrong in 1898, retired to Bexar County, and left two sons Earl and Elmer, a daughter Lela Kaeding, and three grandchildren.
A brief note asserts that gentle handling of farm animals yields greater cooperation and harder work from cattle, pigs, and other livestock, emphasizing welfare as a practical productivity factor.
The Fredericksburg Publishing Co showcases Montag’s finer gift stationery with options suitable for birthdays and anniversaries. Available on display, the collection emphasizes quality and thoughtful gift selections for special occasions.
Promotes Parker pens as an ideal gift available at Fredericksburg Publishing Co. A concise sales note highlights usefulness and availability for gifting occasions at the local shop.
The 1952 big game season in Texas saw deer abundance in drought ravaged Hill Country areas. Executive Secretary Howard D. Dodgen reported fat deer in field notes and varied results across regions. Restocked areas like Freestone County showed a comeback with satisfactory first legal hunts.
Friday night rain refreshed Pleasant Hill with standing water in low spots and fields. Hunters report good luck over the weekend with deer fat and plentiful. Residents stay busy with hunting and visiting as farm work pauses to feed stock. Local families from Deike, Hartmann, Mauldin, and others join in Christmas gatherings and dinners in Austin, Bastrop, and Lometa, with many relatives visiting and sharing meals and tree traditions.
Mrs Harold Lehnick celebrated her birthday with a family reunion attended by Mr and Mrs R G Lehnick Bas Trop. Mr and Mrs Harold Leh nick Austin. Mr and Mrs E E Mauldin. Mrs J A Didway and children. and Miss Ester Sulte meier of Johnson City.
The Executive Secretary called the wild turkey harvest the best in several years and noted gobbler shooting was good in the Hill Country, where about 90 percent of the hunting occurs.
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