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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1951
Page
9
The report shows 90 people enrolled in Red Cross First Aid classes linked to the Civil Defense Program. The editorial notes these courses serve broader public safety, since most accidents occur at home and knowledge of first aid is a valuable asset on roads and trips. Fredericksburg and Gillespie County residents are praised for enrolling.
The new bridge over Town Creek on North Milam Street opens marking the start of an 11 mile Farm to Market Road extension from Upper Crabapple Road toward Bear Mountain and Enchanted Rock. The right of way is graded with paving to come next spring, showcasing the Texas Highway Commission’s work and cooperation with Fredericksburg and Gillespie County.
Rep. Marshal Bell of San Antonio pushes a Texas Legislature bill requiring one year of American and Texas history and one year of American citizenship for all junior or senior high students. The piece notes concerns about federal control of education and the risk of Washington setting curriculum and textbook choices, emphasizing Texas autonomy in schooling decisions.
The Kerrville Show featured top fat stock awards and local exhibitors earned major honors. The county’s ag leadership, led by two agriculture teachers and the County Agent, is credited with lasting improvements and wealth, with potential to boost farm income through dry lot feeding and better livestock programs.
Dr. Geo W Cox urges orderly planning for medical disaster relief in Texas communities. He notes two views on local planning and favors proactive, ground up work while highlighting coordinated effort, prizes funding, and Chamber of Commerce involvement to shape next year's plan.
The Fredericksburg Publishing Company markets monogrammed playing ecards as a refined gift option, highlighting personalized touches and stylish presentation for recipients.
At the Blanco County Junior Livestock Show on Friday January 19 Floyd and Beatrice Jenschke won the grand champion steer with their 1 180 pound long aged steer bred by McBride Hereford Ranch Brown County The event featured Open Class and other champions included Fred Schlamens in light weight and heavyweight Herefords James Stewart won Brahma Crossbred Ist and Freddie Schlamens Lightweight Herefords Ist Fielding Reiner won Crossbred Lamb Ist The Chamber of Commerce banquet is set for January 25 in the High School Cafeteria with Women of the Methodist Church cooking The opening of the Western Auto Store by M Gibson of Johnson City was January 20 plus a new grocery and Market by W E Striegler near the post office reports also note pre induction physicals and visits by several residents to various local sites.
The Rev. W. A. Siefkes 55 pastor of Highland Park Lutheran Church San Antonio died Friday at his home. Funeral services were held at Highland Park Church Tuesday at 4 p.m. Interment will be in Shell Rock Iowa. He is survived by his wife two sons and two daughters.
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