Forty-Two Doomed to Die Needlessly in July 4th Accidents
Texas safety officials warn 42 people will die in traffic crashes during the long July 4th weekend spanning July 4 to July 6. Director Homer Garrison Jr urges cautious driving, likening highway peril to a form of slavery and stressing safe arrival home as the goal. The projection covers crash fatalities and hospitalizations amid holiday travel.
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Texas
Austin
Homer Garrison, Jr
Texas Department of Public Safety
Highway Patrol
Higdreds
Garrison
Used Cars Lot Sees Various Classic Sedans For Sale
A dealer lists several vintage autos including a 1949 Ford two door sedan in perfect condition with original paint a 1948 Packard four door sedan single owner with new tires a 1937 Chevrolet two door with new tires and miles left a 1936 Ford two door with new tires one owner and bargain a 1949 International one to two ton pickup with new paint and good condition plus several older cars suitable as run around vehicles.
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International
City Fathers Aim To Equalize Property Valuations
Mayor Bernard Fitzsimon and five city councilors vow fair tax values through district inspections. Two council members will personally inspect every property in each district to ensure on the spot findings lead to equal, fair valuations for all.
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Castro
Bernard Fitzsimon
Gillespie County in Edwards Plateau Exhibit at State Fair
The 1952 State Fair of Texas in Dallas will showcase the Edwards Plateau with two to four month old deer fawns as the region’s representation in the Story Book of Texas Agriculture. The display features live animals, plants, a live oak, a regional map, and a Tommy Texas helicopter narrator highlighting Texas agriculture and the Edwards Plateau’s chief products.
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Gillespie County
Edwards Plateau
Texas A & M College System Extension
Bandera
Blanco, Coke
Coleman
Concho
Gillespie
Irion
Kendall
Kerr
Kimble
Llano
McCullough
Mason
Menard
Nolan
Real
Runnels
San Saba
Schleicher
Sterling
Taylor
Tom Green
Texas
West Texas
East Texas
Tommy Texas
Farmer Boys League results and week ahead
Center Point 3 Enderlin 2 and Boerne 7 Harper 0 led a slate of games with Sisterdale and Comfort rained out. Doss and Stonewall were postponed. Schedule this week includes Stonewall at Boerne Enderlin at Doss Harper at Comfort and Center Point at Sisterdale.
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Center Point
Enderlin
Boerne
Harper
Sisterdale
Comfort
Doss
Stonewall
Pet
Local Church League Scoreboard and Week Schedule
Team nd II Pet St. Marys 0 1.000 Christ Luth 3 .600 Holy Ghost 2 see Edison Meth 42 Ot Bethany 2 238 Harper 2 4 .333 First Methodist 1 Zions 15 167 Results This Week First Meth 14 Bethany 3 Edison 5 Harper 3 Holy Ghost 14 Zions 5 Monday July 7 St. Marys Bethany Harper Holy Ghost Tuesday July 8 First Meth dist Edison St Methodist Zions Cherry Spring
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St. Marys
Christ
Luth
Holy Ghost
Edison
Edison St
Cub Scouts Plan Day Camp And Camp Schedule
Mothers from Cub Scouts met at the Boy Scout Cabin to map a Day Camp at Oakcrest Park on July 22 to 24 with an Indian theme. A $1 per Cub fee funds expenses as dens prepare in July. Activities include cooking, breakfast at the camp, and a campfire that concludes the event with parents. Den 6 led the flag ceremony. awards went to Mark Svatek, Neil Durst, and John Earl Treiles for Bear and Wolf badges and denner roles.
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Oakcrest Park
Court House Square
Den 6
Earl Treibs
Mark Svatek
Neil E. Durst
Denner
John Earl Treiles
Zenner Family Reunion Held At Klaerner Park
Four hundred descendants of the late Mathias Zenner gathered for the annual reunion at Klaerner s Park on Sunday June 29. Officers were elected and a memorial service held for three members who died this year. New officers include Eugene Zenner president Felix Stehling vice president and Harry Zenner secretary treasurer. Directors are Norbert Roeder Alois Baumann Emil Schandua Jr. and Milton Zenner. Music by the Hassenpfeffer band and a Saint Mary s parish group. The next reunion is planned for the last Sunday in August.
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Mathias Zenner
Klaerner'’s Park
Gilbert Kaderli
Johnny Moritz
Richard Roeder
Arthur Zenner
Eddie Baumann
Milton Zenner
Lena Jordan
San Antonio
Harry Zenner
Joe Crittell
Hassenpfeffer
Alfred Pehl
Unsuitable terms on bee and seal definitions
A brief note defines a drone as a male bee that gathers no honey and states the Bombay duck is an Indian fried fish dish. It also notes the male seal is called a bull.
IT S THE LAW Lawyers Duty To Persons Accused Of Crime
This column explains why lawyers defend accused criminals under due process and fair trial standards. It contrasts common law presumption of innocence with continental guilt presumptions, notes ethical duties of defense and prosecution, and warns against mobs undermining rights. The piece clarifies that the article informs, not advises, and urges consulting an attorney for legal matters.
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Lawyers of
Texas
State Bar of
British Commonwealth
United States
France
Justice Court Week Docket Shows Small Fines
The week ending June 28 before Justice of the Peace Wm. Bruns lists six cases with modest fines. C L Henrich of Brady and H G Sanders Jr of Mason paid $5 plus costs for fighting, Chas Moritz Jr of Fredericksburg $1 for illegal left turn, Herbert Delmer Krietz of Houston $5 for reckless driving, Faustin C Andrade of Rochester $1 for no directional signal, and M L Vaughn of Corsicana $5 for reckless driving.
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Justice of the Peace of
Precinct 1
Wm. Bruns
C. L. Henrich
Brady
H. G. Sanders Jr
Mason
Chas Moritz Jr
Fredericksburg
Herbert Delmer Krietz Houston
Faustin C. Andrade
Rochester
Texas
M. L. Vaughn
Corsicana
Gold stamping on leather goods at Fredericksburg Publishing
Fredericksburg Publishing Company announces gold stamping services for fountain pens brief cases bill folds and other leather items. The feature highlights customization options and quick turnaround for personalized gift items.
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Fredericksburg Publishing Company., Inc
Belle of New York at Palace June 3 4
The Palace shows The Belle of New York a Technicolor dance romance starring Fred Astaire and Vera Ellen. Double bill includes Oh Susanna featuring Rod Cameron and Northwest Territory with Kirby Grant Chinook and Van Johnson. Also When in Rome, Anything Can Happen screens later in the week.
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Vera Ellen
Astaire
Marjorie Main
Keena Wynn
Susanna
Rod Cameron
Northwest Territory
Kirby Grant
Chinook
van Johnson
Paul Douglas
Hollywood
MGM
Rome
Palace
Eternal City
Genoa
Jose Ferrer
Kim Hunster
U. S
New York
California
New Orleans Farther South than Tunis in Africa
A brief note reports that New Orleans, Louisiana lies farther south than Tunis, Tunisia, highlighting surprising latitude comparison between two distant cities.
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New Orleans
Tunis
Africa
Thank You Notes At Fredericksburg Publishing Co
Special occasion thank you notes featured at Fredericksburg Publishing Co Inc. Browse a complete selection of cards and messages suitable for weddings anniversaries and other events offered by the local printer and retailer.
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The
Fredericksburg Publishing Co., Inc
August Land Seeks Commissioner of Precinct 4 Post
August H Land of Crabapple Community Gillespie County seeks election as Commissioner of Precinct 4 in November general election. A World War 1 veteran, he served 18 years as road overseer in his precinct and appeals for support from local voters.
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August H. Land
Crabapple
Gillespie County
Standard
Land
GONE 35 YEARS BUT STILL LOYAL TO TEXAS
Rockdale resident Mrs. Willie Walker moved to California 35 years ago but remains loyal to her hometown and state. She subscribes to the local paper and last week mailed a $10 contribution to a fund for extra equipment for the volunteer fire department.
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Rockdale
Willie Walker
California
Last championship bare knuckle fight in 1889 Sullivan beat Kilrain
Hippocrates was the first doctor to observe the mental states of his patients.
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Sullivan
Kilrain
Hippocrates
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Standard Service
Chrysler
Plymouth
G. M
W. Main Street
Dallas
Farmer Boys League
Parish Softball League
Cub Scouts
Wm. Schroeder
H. C. Hannemann
Hilmar Stehling
Zenner
Justice Court
August Land
Precinct 4
Bear Creek
Richard Herbert Place
Elgin Herbert’s
East Main
Gillespie County Roping Club
JOY
Wrigley’s
Maryland Club
Gerber’s
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