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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1952
Page
7
The WM. Cameron Co. reports updated offices and sparkling new display rooms. Manager Heimann invites customers to visit on Friday and return often as part of the improved facilities and welcoming atmosphere.
Lorenz Bading of Gillespie County Lumber Company reports National Production Chief Fleischmann ordered a 23 percent cut in housing materials for 1952, totaling a 40 percent reduction from 1951. The new regulations take effect April 1, 1952.
Mrs Dorothy Brentlinger clinical psychologist spoke to the Frederickspurg Parent teacher Association on January 9 about work with retarded children in the public schools. The program covered use of an audiometer and parliaments sessions, with notes on council appointments and future meetings. Honor guests included Lion's and Rotary Club members.
Slaughter cattle sold briskly as numbers rose at Gillespie County Livestock Sales Company auction. Top butcher yearlings brought 30.50, cows and calves up to 240 a pair, hogs steady with top animals 18.50, hog packers 14.75 to 16.50. Sellers included Richard Stehling, A Wallendorf, Chester Schwethelm, Walter Brandenberger, Ernst Herbert, and A Herbert of Fredericksburg.
Pic and Mrs. Walter Shed announce the birth of a daughter Donna Kathleen in Lampasas on Saturday January 12. Mrs. Shed is the former Dorothy Novian daughter of Mr and Mrs Felix Novian of this city. The family resides in Lampasas while her husband is stationed at Camp Hood.
Hein Chevrolet announces a Saturday gala in its showroom to unveil the 1952 car line with color displays and a theatre for films. Prizes, refreshments, and a ladies gift are planned as the dealer expects a capacity crowd and highlights Chevrolet’s new colors, comfort, and power.
Oak crest Park Fund received new contributions this week with names released by the Park Soliciting Committee through the Chamber of Commerce. Several donors gave directly to Henry Meurer as park board chair, with totals ranging from two to one hundred dollars and a milestone $200 combined gift from Col. Alfred Petsch.
A preview notes all items will be shown on Saturday January 19 across the nation. The announcement emphasizes a coordinated display event inviting the public to view the pieces in multiple venues.
Our shop has the necessary equipment and experienced men who can do a first class job of repairing on any model or make car. Call on us today. All work guaranteed.
The eighth annual Hill Country District Boy's Livestock Show will be held in Kerrville January 17 18 and 19 1952. Open to Future Farmers and 4 H members from Kerr Gillespie Kimble Edwards Real Bandera and Kendall counties. Roy Henke announced officers led by general superintendent Bill Oliver and general sale committee chair Rudolph Weiss. Division superintendents include Francis Kott Prentice Witt Aime Frank Real Prentiss Swayze George Holekamp Elmer Butler and Werner Henke. The show features a unique showmanship contest and follows Gillespie County event on January 11 12.
Dr Lorence Feller was elected the church delegate to the 1952 Texas District ALC convention in San Antonio April 15 to 18 with H A Adams as the alternate. Sunday attendance of voting members was large at the meeting.
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