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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1950
Page
1
Gillespie County commissioners moved county officers to a straight salary system in the January session, creating an Officers Salary Fund. Salaries remain largely unchanged with specified annual amounts and monthly installments. mileage for the sheriff is also listed.
Gillespie County Girl Scout Association members heard reports on the year’s activities at the annual membership meeting in the Girl Scout Cabin. President C Q Balser presided as Mrs Opal Clifton of Austin spoke on the Juliette Low World Friendship Fund and noted over $198 dispersed in 1940 for medicines uniforms and international relations.
Elgin Tatsch, polio survivor and Stehling Brothers employee, urges Gillespians to contribute to the March of Dimes. He contracted polio at 27, spent weeks in San Antonio and Gonzales facilities, and has since recovered to light work, with his 3-year-old daughter Myrtle joining in backing the campaign.
Gillespie County reports a January tropical spell with 79 degree highs and 35 degree lows the past week. Forecasters warn warm spell ends this afternoon as pre norther rains arrive and sub freezing temperatures hit Thursday. County Agent C A Stone notes cattle and crops thrived but urges grazing to guard small grains against freeze.
The Willie's Ize Box at 907 E Main Street was burglarized Tuesday night. A cash box containing 600 dollars in cash and checks was stolen from the cold storage vault after the padlock was forced. Sheriffs and state troopers are investigating the burglary discovered when the business opened at 8 a.m.
The Fredericksburg National Bank increases its capital stock from 50000 to 100000 after the January 10 stockholders meeting. Alfred Cameron notes the rise responds to steady business growth and the Comptroller of the Currency confirms federal approval.
J. E. McDonald who has served as state commissioner of agriculture since 1930 announced on Tuesday he will not seek reelection this year. Walter McKay of Fredericksburg, current chief of the agriculture department's plant quarantine division, is listed among likely candidates for the office.
Poll tax payments show a weeklong uptick yet remain far below normal for this period. Tax Assessor-Wm M Petmecky notes efforts by the Louis Jordan Post American Legion to boost public interest as the January 31 deadline approaches for voters 21 to 60.
Fredericksburg FFA and 4-H members won numerous prizes at the Hill Country Boys Livestock Show in Kerrville across January 19 21. Alton Ernst led with grand champion fat steer and beef animal honors, while Melon Bonn captured Grand Champion Hereford bull and notable placements filled by Curtis and Richard Feller, Dudley Althaus, Elbert and Hayden Grona, and Elroy Behrends. Three dairy heifers from Fredericksburg also earned commendable showing results with Jersey calves bred by Evers Dai.
Gillespie County Boy Scout Troops and Cub units plan National Boy Scout Week observances February 6 to 12. Units will hold individual Pot Luck Suppers due to venue limits, with a countywide gathering slated for spring as a Camporee climax. Doss and Stonewall units set events. Lions Club hosts Scoutmasters night. Scouts urged to attend Boy Scout Sunday services and wear Scout insignia.
Joe S Petsch a Gillespie County attorney was elected president of the Gillespie County Fair Association at a board meeting. Norman Rech was named treasurer Walter Hohmann recording secretary and Elgin Heiman vice president. Twelve new directors began terms after a constitutional change raised the board from 18 to 24. Capital stock increased from 22800 to 50000 with plans for a new livestock arena financed by selling 108 shares.
The Gillespie County association publishes its annual statements detailing the past year’s nonprofit operation. It shows gross income of 42 285.43 with concessions a major part of receipts and $7 000 invested in permanent improvements at the fair grounds. net profit rests at 2214.33 with further allocations to insurance and advertising.
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