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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1950
Page
5
Rainfall varied widely with Fredericksburg recording about 2.5 inches over several showers while other areas such as Willow City Albert and parts of the Doss community received little. In places totals ranged from 0 to 2.5 inches depending on location.
Bartlett reports Texas towns installing fluorine to prevent tooth decay while this city plans to remove excess fluorine from its natural water supply. The water currently contains about five times the desirable level, risking tooth discoloration.
Pastor and Mrs M J Schwarz welcomed guests including Pastor and Mrs F A Bracher of FL Bracher and Pastor and Mrs P Gogolin to an orderly Friday event at their home.
Gillespie county reports a small 1950 peach harvest with one-fourth to one-third of a normal crop. Hale Haven and Frank varieties show the most promise, while early Burbanks Elberta and Hale are light due to drought and insufficient cold. B L Enderle sells Franks from a large local orchard. Stonewall grading and packing plants operate with a light yield.
Mrs V B Pyka accompanied by Freddy and Lorene left Wednesday for Holdrege Nebraska for an extended visit with Mr and Mrs Matt Schneider and family.
Mrs. Emmett Chipman died during a Bandera fishing trip when her line snagged a tree and she disturbed a wasp nest. Numerous stings proved fatal before aid arrived.
The Teen-Age Club will host a dance in the Fair Park Exhibition Hall at 8 p.m. Friday. All members are invited to attend and bring a friend.
The page lists candidates in the Democratic primary across courts and state offices in Texas. It includes Supreme Court Place No. 2 contenders R H Harvey Alfred M Scott Robert W Calvert, Meade F Griffin Mat Davis George Harwood Robert B Keenan, Court of Criminal Appeals members W A Morrison David Wuntch Cecil Storey, William E Myres Robert Lattimore James H Letts Joel W Cook G H Nelson, Comptroller Robert S Calvert and Clifford E Butler, Commissioner of Agriculture J E McDonald and Charlie McLellan John C White Tom Fairey, Land Office Bascom Giles and James L Allred. Unopposed: Attorney General Price Daniel Railroad Commissioner William J Murray Jr Treasurer Jesse James. Gillespians vote on W O Murray Jack Pope Joe Burkett Arley V Knight Austin F Anderson for 4th Court of Civil Appeals positions and Penrose B Metcalfe for 21st District State Board of Education.
Jack Krueger state Jaycee director of New Braunfels attended as a guest. Outgoing president Jack Lawrence received a gift for leadership. John Dooley outlined ticket sale efforts for the TV giveaway while Temple Duderstadt thanked him. A chicken dinner followed with dancing to Al and His Highlanders.
Antonio and others praised for seven years of courtesy by Sunset Freight Lines. Dr. Brown reported strong progress in swimming and life saving as part of water safety efforts. Over 100 youths enrolled. Future plans emphasize disaster preparedness. Officers named Leola Mathisen chair for a second term with George Sims as vice chair.
James P. Bass sales manager for American Airlines spoke at the Rotary Club in the Nimitz Hotel. He described how today’s airlines are better prepared to aid government, noting DC-4 four motor transports ready to move troops and materiel globally. Casual remarks on community duties followed and club plans were discussed.
New Braunfels hunters raised 1400 dollars to buy a 2 way radio system for the local game warden. A fixed station at his home will let him be reached on patrol and pursue complaints quickly needing investigation.
The Gillespie County July quota for the Alamo Camp and Hospital Service was delivered to Ft. Sam Houston by the Holy Ghost Lutheran Church. Items included 116 dozen homemade cookies 45 party prizes 6 jigsaw puzzles one used dictionary 26 used books for children ages 6 to 8 and 96 assorted magazines and hit the records. Sunset Motor Lines delivered the items free of charge.
The annual Wendel Family reunion takes place Sunday August 6 at Klaerner's Park. Barbecue will be served for dinner and a program is planned for the afternoon.
Mrs. Pete Sapio and her children visit Galveston for a week with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Walter Knoche. Mr. and Mrs. Knoche spent three days last week in Galveston and were accompanied home by the Sapio family and their daughter Jeanette.
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