Lions to Install New Officers On Wednesday Night
The Fredericksburg Lions Club will install new officers for the ensuing year during a ladies night meeting on Wednesday July 18 at 8 pm at Sunnyside Tavern. Installing officer Bill Clampett will preside. New president W C Westerfeldt and officers Cliff Balser Tyrus Cox Dr Dor Brown Victor Sagebiel secretary and Herbert Haas treasurer. A G Davidson continues Tail Twister Felix Maier becomes Lion Tamer. New directors Edgar Stroeh er Carl Hartmann with Ro bert Klingelhoefer and J L Tatum as holdovers.
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Fredericksburg
Hospital Week Surgery List and Injury Note
During the past week several patients underwent operations in local hospitals. The list includes Mrs. Max Deike, Mrs. W. J. Poyner, A. W. Ebert, Mrs. Werner Roeder, Mrs. D. L. Anderegg Sr., Kathleen Bruns, Elizabeth Borchers, Mrs. Herbert Seell, Mrs. R. S. Russell, Mrs. Leroy Klein, and Donnie Beth Young who had tonsillectomies. Douglas Boerner, son of Walter Boerner, fractured his left arm while playing on July 4.
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Max Deike
W. J. Poyner
A. W. Ebert
Werner Roeder
D. L. Anderegg, Sr
Kathleen Bruns
Richard Bruns
Elizabeth Borchers
Herbert Seell
R. S. Russell
Leroy Klein
Donnie Beth Young
Douglas Boerner
Walter Boerner
Klett Family Vacation in Corpus Christi
Mr and Mrs Walter Klett and their children are spending this week in Corpus Christi as part of a seaside family vacation with plans to enjoy local beaches and waterfront recreation.
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Walter Klett
Corpus Christi
City Banks Report Deposit Decline in First Half
Fredericksburg banks show a six month drop ending June 30 1951 with total deposits down to 7 804 718 10 from 8 357 582 24 in December 1950 a decrease of 552 864 14 Deposits in Fredericksburg National rose from April 9 1951 to June 30 1951 while Security State totals fell from December 30 1950 to June 30 1951 with 3 174 815 25 at June 30 1951 and 3 434 979 91 at year end
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Fredericksburg
Cap t Burkett in Philippines with family and duty
Mrs Joyce L Burkett joined her husband Capt Prentiss Burkett at Clark Field in the Philippines where he has served six months. He is on his second Pacific tour with service in Saipan from 1944 to 1945 and has prior postings in Guam Japan and before 1950. He now leads the communications and electronics branch of the 24th Equipment Repair Squadron after earlier roles as flight instructor and cement block manufacturer partner.
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Joyce L. Burkett
Prentiss Burkett
Clark Field
Philippines
Burkett
U. S. Navy
Pacific
Saipan
Guam
Japan
24Th
Fredericksburg
San Antonio
Administration Fails To Aid Inflation Fight in U S
Abilene Texas report by West Texas Chamber of Commerce cites large federal purchases during the Korean War era. It notes Army ordnance buying 6 million gallons of paint, 11.7 million pairs of boots, and 4.6 million web belts. Civilian fed payrolls rose from 2.184 million to 2.409 million in four months. The Defense Transportation Administration warns of stockpiling stenographers.
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Abilene
Texas
Taxation and Legislation Department
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
Army Ordnance
Army
Quartermaster Service
Department of Agriculture
Italy
Byrd Committee
Ber
New Defense Transportation Administration
St Joseph's Society to Sponsor Bingo Party Wednesday
Joseph's Society of St Mary's Parish will sponsor a Bingo Party in St Joseph's Hall on Wednesday night July 18 starting at 8 00 p m. A total of twenty games will be played for forty cents. The public is cordially invited to attend.
Driver's License Office Closed July 16
The Driver's License Examining office in the courthouse basement will be closed on Monday July 16 per examiner Clarence Spike Zatopek. Normally the office operates each Monday morning.
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Clarence “Spike” Zatopek
First Class P. D. Lacks Mail Delivery Nationwide
Liberty residents face no free mail delivery as boxes are insufficient. The Postal Service cannot start delivery due to budget cuts and a lack of funding for the new fiscal year, delaying service for at least another year.
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P. D
Liberty
Wentle and Estill Visit Highlight Kerville Sunday
Mr and Mrs J D Wentle of Kerville visited with Miss Julia Estill on Sunday in a social gathering.
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J. D. Wentle of
Kerville
Julia Estill
Fredericksburg Public School Opens Sept 4 1951 52
The Fredericksburg board set the 1951 52 opening for Tuesday September 4 due to Labor Day. Kermit Gammenthaler will start as band director for 10 months. An office for the high school principal and a book room will be created by converting a former library room. Construction progress on campus continues with planned completion before opening day.
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Fredericksburg
Board of Trustees
Kermit Gammenthaler
Homecoming idea for Gillespie County race program
The writer urges a Gillespie County Homecoming tied to Race Programs at the Fair Grounds with free passes for former residents. They argue such a reunion would boost attendance, generate income for racing and renew ties between home and away neighbors, hoping to end war-era hostility.
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Gillespie County
Fair Grounds
Fredericksburg Publishing Co. Completes Thank You Notes Line
Fredericksburg Publishing Co. Inc. announces a complete line of Thank You Notes for every occasion including formal and informal events. The company emphasizes variety in card designs and customizable wording to fit personal needs.
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The
Fredericksburg Publishing Co. Inc
Boos Moves to Schumann Sales as Car Dealer
Raymond Boos has accepted a salesman position with Schumann Sales Company, a local new and used car dealer. He has spent the past eight years in the automotive field here as a mechanic and as a used car salesman.
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Raymond Boos
Schumann Sales Company
Boos
Home Canners Urged to Use Fresh Vegetables for Pickling
Readers advised to select sound clean produce for pickling and frying steps when preparing homemade preserves. The notice stresses quality ingredients and proper handling to ensure safe results.
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IN the Hospital
Capt
P. Burkett
America
Squeegee
U. S
ST. Joseph's Society
KRAFT
General Tire
Crenwelge Motor Sales
West Maiicksburg
Germany
Roosevelt
Charmin
Oleo, Per Ib
White House
Maxwell House Coffee
Schumann Sales
Walter James Buick
Fairview, Oklahoma
Paul F. Gadke
Stanwood
Iowa
Conoco
Hanley H. Payne
Win Falls
Idaho
Conti
Ental Oi Company
James J. Knopp
Andrew Knopp
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