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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1951
Page
6
The county records show 1950 births totaled 321 down from 366 in 1949 while deaths dropped from 136 to 120. County Clerk Felix Scherer notes 188 male births and 133 female births. January led with 33 births. September 31, October 30, December 29. June had 14 births. July saw the most deaths for a single month.
The Rotary Club admitted William Edgar Richardson a Morris Ranch rancher and Lorenz F. Bading Gillespie Lumber manager at a noon gathering led by fellowship chairman Herbert L. Durst. President Truman spoke by radio and Rev John Campbell shared world views. Visitors included Ace Tubbs of South Carolina and Lee Swan from the Farm Home Administration office.
A historical summary notes 15 deaths in one period and 14 in March, with February recording the lowest toll at 4. The data contrasts months to illustrate mortality trends across the year.
Fredericksburg High School officials stage the first annual tournament with boys teams from Fredericksburg Harper Marble Falls Blanco Johnson City Mason Comfort Center Point and girls teams from Mason Harper Llano Georgetown Fredericksburg Marble Falls Comfort Center Point. Coaches Jones and Krause organize a snack bar and meals for players and coaches. Lampasas remains District 22-A favorite after beating Burnet and Goldthwaite as San Saba and Lampasas pursue the district crown.
1950 co-captains Carl Molberg and Max Greiner were honored at the winter banquet in College Station. Houston’s Bob Smith, a hard running back, received the 1950 season most valuable player award, a title Molberg held in 1949.
St Marys Indians begin basketball workouts at St Josephs Hall with coach Anthony Knopp. Twelve players are named including Franklin Loth, Kenny Knopp and Carlo Franke as the team prepares for an indoor court debut and an away schedule due to limited hall space. First game set for Harper tonight January 10 amid delayed home games.
Mrs Gair and her sister Mrs Arabella Down of London own parts of Gillespie Ranch after 1940 transfer. Mr Stewart recently returned to the country and is expected to visit within two weeks, according to the Gairs.
The piece highlights strong public support for the annual show and sale, noting prizes and premiums aid young exhibitors in starting breeding projects. It states a floor price will be set for fat lambs, steers, pigs, capons, turkeys and fryers and buyers may donate animals to the floor system, paying only the difference.
Hi Average Paul Hartmann totals 160 in three games. Charles Petsch posts a 591 high for the team. Henke's Down Town leads with 898 for one game. Knopp and Metzger combine for a 242 percent mark.
Mrs James M Pfiester and her daughters flew from San Antonio to Washington D C on Sunday January 7 aboard Eastern Airlines to join Mr Pfiester who is employed by the Office of Economic Stabilization A prior send off dinner was given by Mr and Mrs Reuben J Kammlah for the Priesters and their immediate family members with a turkey feast.
The calendar lists events in Fredericksburg including the Lions Club first regular meeting January 10, Volunteer Fire Department January 11, Annual Livestock Show at Harper January 11, Gillespie County Youth Livestock Show January 12 at Fair Grounds, and a livestock sale January 13. Also note Rotary and Masonic meetings January 15 and tax declaration deadline January 15. Jaycees award event January 16 for outstanding citizen.
A deputy collector of the Department of Internal Revenue will be at the Gillespie County Courthouse Tuesday January 23 to aid farmers in filing income tax returns. Deadlines include January 15 and January 31 for different filing options, with many farmers preferring to file and pay by January 31. The deputy will also visit Fredericksburg January 23, Blarney January 30, and Llano January 25 with hours 8 30 a m to 5 p m. Changes to Federal grade standards for steel beef and cow carcasses take effect December 29.
The Palace Theatre presents The Jackpot starring Jimmy Stewart and Barbara Hale opening Thursday and Friday. A radio jackpot recipient faces comic troubles in this cheerful comedy. Also on the bill Saturday features The Hidden City with Johnny Sheffield as Bomba and Gene Autry in Indian Territory.
The Turner Club Ladies Bowling League lists Fallstaff with 15 games 10 wins 5 losses and White House Cafe. Dr Tybors, Turner Club, and others show standings. High Average Dora Herbert and Isabel Reichenau at 157. High Game Isabel Reichenau 178. High 3-Game Isabel Reichenau 499. Call Fritzie Gold or Louis Gerhard to join next series.
The Johnson City Eagles won their tournament final 69 to 32 over the Hillbillies. Hillbillies reached the final by beating Blanco by 12 and edged Burnet 38 36 in the semis. Melvin Kraemer led the Hillbilly team to the all tournament list alongside Johnson City’s Krueger and Shelley.
Petermann Ser Station leads with 12. Wuest Motor Sales 11. Kiddie Korner and Moritz Electrical Works each 10. Peter's Dance Hall vs City Mattress Factory 8. Dairy Kream 6. Mathilda Keidel Lodge 6. High game 171 Alma Filter. high three-game 441 Bernice Kennamann. high average 162 Mer Ransleben.
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