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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1951
Page
3
Alfred Neffendorf reports the week’s high near 98 degrees with a low around 70. The 98 degree peak occurred on Wednesday Thursday Friday and Sunday, 97 on Saturday, 96 on Monday and Tuesday. No rain recorded. The note adds a historical fact that the first ironclad warship was built in the 16th century for the Korean Navy.
Mrs. George Riley and Mrs. Jackie Ballew flew home Sunday after a two week vacation in Mexico City sightseeing major landmarks. They saw the National Palace Chapultepec Castle and the Cathedral, visited Acapulco hotels and enjoyed beaches and a jungle boat trip. Riley plans to give a report on the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Latin America at the Mary Martha Society in August.
The FFA gathering at the Shamrock Hotel proceeds with 4000 dollars in prizes for winners and sweethearts. Thursday features convention business sessions and entertainment. Friday includes coronation ceremonies under Shamrock Gardens with Houston speakers and performers.
Dorothy Ann Kasper, 12, daughter of Mr and Mrs Chester Kasper, won third prize in the grammar school division of a statewide essay contest by the Grand Lodge of the Sons of Hermann in Texas. She earned $25 and a commendation letter from Carl Biebers and Harry A Nass for her essay on The Hermann Sons of Texas. She was the sole local winner from Fredericksburg Public School.
The Gillespie County Commissioners Court proposes changing tax rates among four constitutional funds to avoid higher overall taxes. Under the plan the general fund would rise from 25 to 40 cents, the jury fund would drop from 5 to 2 cents, and the road and bridge fund would fall from 15 to 3 cents, with 30 cents from the state to cover the gap. If approved, the plan lasts six years. rejection could force higher valuations. Mrs. Edgar Marshall and Mrs. Ivan Lawrence had surgeries in Austin on Monday.
Ton ladies outline country club parties teas and a Shamrock Cabana party for the sweethearts while they are in Houston. The events emphasize social gatherings and fashion showcases as part of a broader city visit.
Hundreds attend the Southwest Texas Conference Layman's retreat at Mount Wesley Kerrville July 7 8 led by Thalbert R. Thomas with Bishop A Frank Smith preaching. Notables include Pat Thompson Roy L Farrow S E Mcoreless W W Jackson Wood H Patrick Eugene Harris Dr R F Curl and Dr Harry Denman with local and district lay leaders named.
Central distribution for the catalogs will be the Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce office on East Main Street. Advertisers receive complimentary copies for customer distribution. Copies are mailed to many out of town exhibitors from prior years and requests from others will be filled promptly.
Mrs. Richard Weinheimer and her granddaughters Lynette and Karen Wehmeyer are spending the week in the Hamilton Texas home of County Judge and Mrs. Herbert Gordon. They are guests in Hamilton.
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