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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1950
Page
5
Hans Hannemann was re elected president of the Fredericksburg Volunteer Fire Department while Eric F. Juenke was named Fire Chief at the annual officers meeting. Alfred Crenwelge became vice president, Ewald Schaefer secretary, and Sidney Henke treasurer.
Junior Red Cross activities focus on school boxes for overseas children and health promotion. The report notes 13 advanced First Aid certificates, a renewed instructor certificate, 2 swimming instructor certificates, 35 Home Service cases with $170 spent, 82 local needy cases aided, and 30 hot water bottle covers plus pillows and cover items sent to veterans hospitals. Gillespie County Chapter praised for achievements.
Grand Champion Turkey Hen ribbon awarded to Liston Maner FFA. Grand Champion Turkey Tom ribbon to Theo Lindig. Jersey Heifers class 54 led by Franklin Doebbler FFA with other FFA members. Champion Dairy Heifer ribbon to Franklin Doebbler. Jersey Bulls class 55 listed with Dayton Ransleben FFA.
Stockholders of the Fredericksburg National Farm Loan Association receive a 10 percent dividend on their December 31, 1949 record. The association, part of the Federal Land Bank system, notes earnings refunds lower borrowing costs to under 3.5 percent and highlights strong financials and conservative lending.
Newly elected Bethany Lutheran Church officers will be installed Sunday January 22 at 11 oclock. The service inducts officers for Ladies Aid Mission Society Mary Martha Brotherhood and Sunday School teachers. Luther League officers were installed on New Years Eve.
The 87 Drive-In Theater to present Penrod and Sam on Tuesday night January 24 with all proceeds to the local March of Dimes campaign. Admission 50 cents for adults and 9 cents for children, with Drive-In staff donating services for the night. Funeral services were held in San Antonio for Mrs Lizzie Loeffler Wilson and her children.
The piece notes that shrapnel was deployed extensively by Wellington’s forces during the Peninsular War against Napoleon, marking a pivotal moment in military technology and artillery warfare.
The Palace screens March of Time film The Fight For Better Schools on Wednesday and Thursday January 25 26 exploring how public schools shape leadership and voting in America. It highlights Arlington County Virginia as a case study showing efforts to revitalize schools to meet new challenges.
In Belgium, pigeon racing is described as a popular national sport rivaling baseball in public enthusiasm and cultural prominence. The article contrasts local devotion to racing pigeons with American baseball interest, highlighting widespread participation and tradition.
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