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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1950
Page
7
Gillespie County sent 22 fat calves to the Houston Fat Stock Show and all survived the initial sifting. The county, second only to Mills in delegation size, joins Blanco with eight animals and Llano with 18, all passing the committee’s first cut as judging began at 7 am Wednesday.
The Goodyear Service Store showcases the 1950 model Hotpoint electric ranges including a new pushbutton midprice model. Top deluxe RD-7 and RD-6 ranges gain an instant heat Calrod unit claimed 20 percent faster and capable of boiling a pint of water in four minutes. Henry Meurer invites the public to visit and learn details.
Hill Country baseball officials meet in Comfort on Monday February 6 at 7 30 p m to formulate plans for the 1950 season. Elton Jordan says as many as eight teams may join including Comfort Bourne Stonewall Listerdale Camp Stanley and Fredericksburg from 1949. Kerrville seeks entry while Harper undecided. Current officers: Jordan president Marquardt vice president Goforth treasurer Kaiser secretary.
The schedule for a new ladies bowling series lists ten teams competing. The event opens January 24 and 25 and runs through March 28 and 29. Team members include Central Motor Co with Wallie Ulbricht and Viola Tybor among others.
Hans Hannemann district commissioner for Gillespie County is named as one of five scoutmasters for the International Boy Scout Jamboree at Valley Forge Pennsylvania from June 28 to July 5. James Tarr selects him in Austin to supervise troops from the Capitol Area Council with Fred ericksburg scouts urged to reserve early. Also noted is Britannica's claim that sixty two Rembrandt self portraits exist.
A cheerful Gibson greeting welcomes readers to the Fredericksburg Publishing Co. showcasing a complete selection of the finest quality greeting cards for sending cheer to a sick friend.
Fredericksburg High School Hillbillies beat Mason 48 to 29 behind 12 points from McBride and Anderegg while Grona added 10. B team won 32 to 30. Tonight they face Comfort in a non district game and Friday host San Saba in a district matchup.
The FHS Juniors won the district 22 A zone final 26 19 over San Saba to claim the title and advance to a potential playoff with the north zone. Fredericksburg defeated Mason 14 7 and 20 7 in earlier rounds while Llano beat Mason 28 21.
Gillespie County’s estimated share of the federal deficit for the current year runs about $409 530 plus interest. The South Texas Chamber of Commerce projects a county cost of $3 239 010 for the total $43 5 billion national budget, averaging 1079 per four person family. Executive VP Ray Leeman cites mid year budget review showing a $43 4 billion outlay versus $38 billion receipts, yielding a $5 12 billion gap.
A curious note claims barren women in India walk about trees to be fertilized by spirits living within. The bizarre tale mixes superstition with market chatter about wart advertising as a playful caution.
Realart presents White Savage filmed in technicolor at the 87 Drive In Theater on Sunday and Monday nights. Maria Montez Jon Hall and Sabu star in a South Seas romance and action tale about a shark hunter who loves a native princess.
The Fredericksburg Hi School Billikens will host the Golden Girls Tournament next weekend with schedule plans to be drawn up early next week. The event is tied to the Golden Girls tournament sponsored by the San Antonio Evening News and Express, with finals planned in San Antonio later this month. The Billikens had planned to enter Goldthwaite, but that tournament was cancelled.
The Frederiksburg High School grid schedule is filled after signing a contract with Class A Gonzales High School. The two teams will meet on the FHS field on the September 22 open date.
The FHS band will perform in the school music hall on Friday February 3 at 7 30. The general public is invited. A band boosters club will be formed during the concert.
Standard baseball bats are typically crafted from ash wood due to its strength and flexibility. The material choice affects durability and performance, with ash historically favored by manufacturers and players for balancing weight and stiffness.
Fredericksburg Publishing Co offers large barbecue napkins imprinted with personal names for customizable gifts or events. The service highlights durable napkins suitable for outdoor gatherings and branding.
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