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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1953
Page
1
The 1953 March of Dimes drive begins in Gillespie County led by campaign director Norbert Fritz who asks Gillespians to help wipe out the campaign debt and support the charity.
A column criticizes secret agreements made by Roosevelt and Truman at Yalta Theran and Potsdam and condemns presidential secrecy. It contrasts past actions with constitutional limits and urges vigilance as polio relief work expands under the March of Dimes campaign led by Fritz. Gamma globulin field trials are noted for epidemic areas.
The Fredericksburg Volunteer Fire Department elected its fire fighting officers led by Fire Chief Max Schneider and re elected Walter Ottmers as assistant chief Milton Zenner as captain and Wally Hannemann as lieutenant. Allen Oestreich became business president Lewis Dolezal vice president Sidney Henke secretary and Richard Bruns treasurer. A formal installation is set for February 12 with Mayor Schroeder and a committee to finalize details.
The Gillespie County Fair Association reports a record year highlighted by the 64th annual fair and major events. Eight new directors were named. facilities upgrades include a live stock show barn and sales arena funded by breeders, plus a lighted baseball field purchased from Donna with ongoing community support.
Grand Lodge officers of the Sons of Hermann in Texas San Antonio installed officials for eight lodges in local ceremonies. First Grand Vice President Harry Nass led as Acting Grand President with Leo M. J. Dielmann and Eugene Lamm in senior roles as guests and participants.
Fredericksburg high school physics class toured the new 24 inch pipeline laid near the Rubin Schneider ranch in the Crabapple community. The line extends 469 miles from near McCamey Texas to Houston with four planned booster stations and a capacity of 250000 barrels of crude oil per day.
Fredericksburg sees rising flu cases nearing epidemic levels says Gillespie County Health Officer Dr. Lorence Feller. Local schools report about 11 percent absences while San Marcos and Lockhart have Closed with high student absences. No local deaths or pneumonia cases reported. patients typically become ill for several days then recover with precautions urged.
Directors of the Gillespie County Game and Fish Protective Association report ties in two rifle contests and name Edwin Braeutigam of Doss and Jimmie Klein of San Antonio as tied for the .257 Robert rifle with 119 pound bucks and 8 point spreads. Joe Duderstadt and K T R Penick tied for widest spread back at 17 1/2 inches with 8 point antlers. Marvin Hartmann of Austin wins the shotgun contest for the longest bearded turkey gobbler at 11 inches.
Announced improvements for the 21st Annual 4-H and FFA Stock Show to be held at Fair Park on Friday and Saturday January 23 and 24. The event will showcase new features and activities intended to attract exhibitors and visitors.
The Service Battery of the 155th Field Artillery Battalion in Fredericksburg received the Army National Guard Award for Efficiency in Training. Lt. Col. Merl Warren presented the certificate of merit to 1st Lt. Will H. Wahl after the annual Federal inspection by Col. Warren, who was accompanied by Master Sergeant R. L. Melton.
Mr and Mrs Max T Henke spent Friday visiting the Theo Crenwelge residence in Helotes, sharing time and conversation during the call on the local holiday weekend.
Walter H. Bernhard 24 escapes injury when his 1950 Ford sedan overturns 16 miles west of Fredericksburg on the Harper Highway early Wednesday.
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