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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1952
Page
9
Dr. Geo W Cox Texas State Health Officer urges adults to undergo regular physical inventories of assets and liabilities. Early detection and budgeting of activities under medical guidance can extend life and reduce degenerative disease risks, especially in middle age.
Texas must expand its highways with $220 million yearly funding over ten years to handle growing traffic. Inflation, wartime delays, and rising volumes justify more revenue from gasoline taxes or fees. Better roads spur wealth, connect towns to markets, and support continued growth.
The Kerr Route Poultry Philosopher writes from his Johnson grass farm about New Year plans amid a tense world. He notes the difficulty of making plans with global tensions and Stalin’s moves, then vows to live each day fully and let 1953 unfold without fear.
The 19th century figure Huffman moved between Hartley Deaf Smith and Lamb counties guiding ranch operations. He married Tenie Fleming in 1899, later relocating to Kimble and Bexar counties. Survived by sons Earl and Elmer and daughter Lela Kaeding with three grandchildren.
The Fredericksburg Publishing Co displays Montag’s finer gift stationery for birthdays and anniversaries. The display highlights a range of paper goods suitable for special occasions and personal notes.
The Blanco County Home Demonstration Council met December 12 at 2 p m in Johnson City with 22 members present. Reports of the months work were given and gifts exchanged. The next meeting is scheduled for January Court House. There are notes on local holiday visits and a brief line on future pasture crops.
A promotional note markets a Parker Pen as a versatile gift. Buyers are encouraged to visit Fredericksburg Publish gin Co. to purchase, suggesting a wide use for gifts and daily writing tasks.
The 1952 Texas big game season yields plentiful deer in drought struck Hill Country and fat, healthy white-tailed deer in restocked zones. Reports show Edwards Plateau hunting strong while western areas vary to light. Freestone County, East Texas, recovers from six years without deer as restocking continues with solid initial results.
Friday night brought slow rain to Pleasant Hill with water standing in low spots and fields. Hunters reported good luck over the weekend with many fat deer. Locals busied with visiting, feeding stock, and holiday gatherings at homes of Mauldins and Deikes. Shoppers and visitors traveled to Austin and Bastrop for Christmas activities.
Mr and Mrs R G Lehnick Bas trop Mr and Mrs Harold Lehnick Austin Mr and Mrs E E Mauldin Mrs J A Didway and children and Miss Ester Sulte meier of Johnson City gathered for a birthday celebration and family reunion Sunday.
The Executive Secretary called the wild turkey harvest the best in several years, noting improved numbers and favorable conditions. He attributed the uptick to ongoing conservation efforts and favorable spring terrain.
The report notes the shooting of gobblers was good in the Hill Country where about 90 percent of the wild turkey hunting was done.
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