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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1951
Page
9
Editorial notes the annual Fat Stock Show in Gillespie County showcases FFA and 4 H Club youths. It emphasizes sportmanship, leadership from top county mentors, and community support at the show and auction, inviting readers to attend and be inspired by the youths’ accomplishments.
The January 10 1951 date commemorates the Lucas Gusher of January 10 1901 at Spindletop near Beaumont that sparked a major economic shift. Texas oil payrolls reach 183000 workers with 700 million dollars in annual wages and billions invested.
The Texas year 1950 closed with a grim polio tally of 2778 cases, a new state record for a 12 month period. Peak week was August 12 with 131 illnesses, and Dallas Harris and Tarrant counties led in cases while 28 counties had 20 or more infections. Deaths reached 201 in 1950 through November.
Plymouth introduces by pass cooling for uniform warm ups and raises generator output to 45 amperes for better accessory use. Nine body types include Con cord two-door sedan and Suburban, Savory, Cambridge four-door sedan, club coupe, and convertible club coupe. High priced features retain a six-cylinder 97 horsepower engine with 7 to 1 compression, combination ignition starter, automatic choke, super cushions, hydraulic brakes, and safety rims.
Frederickshare Publishing Co presents a wide assortment of napkins place cards and party invitations for holiday celebrations. The catalog highlights decorative motifs suitable for gatherings and gifting ideas for hosts.
A father in our town and a man in Sudbury England have played chess by mail for eight or nine years. Each ponders moves over days and sends charts by air mail. They share beer beside the board, feeling as if they are in the same room. The simple game fosters tolerance across nations.
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