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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1952
Page
4
December guidance from C H Bates of the Texas Agricultural Extension Service urges farmers to plan for higher costs and lower prices by using high yielding crops, new varieties, soil testing, early fertilizers, pest control, seed treatment, and tight record keeping to cut costs and boost yields.
In Houston County East Texas a model conservation program is under way with local, state and federal cooperation. Carroll, supervisor of conservation education, says wildlife restoration hinges on community recognition of wildlife value and wise use. The program links the Davy Crockett National Forest with education in classrooms and features the Crockett Chapter of the Future Farmers of America as a key example of community interest.
The Fredericksburg Area Brotherhood of the American Lutheran Church will meet at Zion Lutheran Church on Tuesday January 29 at 7 30 p m. Fred Lewis of San Antonio district secretary will speak on his National Brotherhood Convention trip in Washington last October. A film will be shown and a social hour will follow hosted by the Zion Brotherhood. Delegates from Mason Liano Castile Kerrville Boerne and Fredericksburg are expected.
Funeral services were held for Mrs. H Kuenemann 81 in January 1929. Obituaries note deaths Emil Staudt 48 and Mrs. Christian Segner. Skating rink opens, wild game display at Renick’s, influenza rising, and various local social updates in Fredericksburg.
A special government life insurance plan is available to U S armed forces veterans disabled in active military service since June 27 1950. Eligibility includes release after April 25 1951 under non dishonorable conditions and service connected disability of 10 percent or more. Applications must be within one year of VA finding the disability service connected.
At a meeting a pasture fire on a ranch was reported, Milton Zenner was elected to the local Firemen's Pension and Relief Fund board, replacing retiring Ewald Schaefer. After adjournment, attendees enjoyed cold drinks coffee sandwiches and doughnuts from City Officials Red Schroeder and Stucke's Bakery with a note of thanks to donors.
The Hospital News lists patients undergoing operations last week including Otto Lindig, Mrs Zarl Cude, Levi Rosenbusch, Mrs M C L Zar, Felix Pape, Mrs A M Rat liff, Mrs Roland Gold, Mrs Clinton Lindig, and Roy Itz. Mrs Albert Kolmeier received treatment for a fractured right wrist on January 10.
Fredericksburg reports 1919 electric customers as of December 31. Water connections total 1473, up 60 from December 1950. sewer connections total 1454, up 79. December 1951 electric sales fall versus December 1950 and November 1951 due to meter read timing. Water sales in December 1951 total 7,252,500 gallons, down from November but up from December 1950.
The week saw a low of 21 degrees recorded Thursday morning per Alfred Neffendorf, the local weather observer. Only Friday matched freezing temperatures at 28 degrees, while the week’s high reached 74 degrees on Monday.
Gas meters in Fredericksburg rose after Lone Star Gas lines arrived on February 2 1950. Charles George, local manager, reported 601 active meters and 18 sealed as of December 31 1951, up from 447 active and 7 sealed a year earlier. Sealed meters indicate vacant dwellings where service was discontinued.
The Frantzen-Ahrens Post veterans and Auxiliary will hold their January meeting Friday January 18 at 7:30 p m. in the WAW Hall on Mason Highway. Agenda includes planning the district meeting scheduled for February 24 in town.
George notes a rumor on few meter seals while reporting 108 gas meters in use in Comfort since gas service began on October 30 1951. Lone Star Gas Company offers services for home and business gas installations and further information.
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