Champion Corriedale Ram Sold for $260 Saturday
The Grand Champion Corrie dale ram sold for $260 at the auction concluding the 5th annual show and sale of the Texas Corriedale Sheep Breeders Association in Fredericksburg. T. C. Stanford of Eldorado sold the top ram to E. Bergmann of Round Mountain as forty rams averaged $53.50, ten ewes $30.60, and seven ewes with lambs $40.70 per pair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Corriedale Sheep Breeders
T. C
Stanford
Eldorado
E. Bergmann
Round Mountain
Truett C. Stanford
Ram
W. M. Arnold
Blanco
Corriedale
Fredericksburg
Nimitz Hotel
Fair Park
C. W. Riley
Gillespie County
Association
E. “Sonny” Bergmann
Curtis Siegmund
Ledbetter
H. C. Nolke
Sheffield
C. F. Schneers
Hondo
Local industries featured at first trade show
Gillespie County manufacturers and processors showcased at the Trades Show of the triple exposition held at the Fair Grounds last weekend. About 16 of 56 invited exhibitors displayed products drawing crowds estimated at 2,500 to 3,000 over two days. Exhibitors included Woerner Warehouse Shineys Sheet Metal Works Roos Cement Yard K and M Kab Net Shop and Mo Ritz Venetian Blinds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie County
Woerner Warehouse
Shiney's
Roos Cement Yard
Vote Planned on Fredericksburg Parking Meters Saturday
Fredericksburg voters will decide Friday on a farewell or continuation of the city parking meters. Mayor William Schroeder notes the vote follows an October pledge that nine months after installation residents would express their view. The 8 am to 6 pm preference ballot is expected to show public sentiment on meter use amid praised convenience. Construction on the municipal swimming pool began last Thursday with major excavation finished by Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg
William Schroeder
Me Es
Six Teacher Vacancies on FHS Faculty
Fredericksburg Public School will fill six teaching positions for the 1952 1953 term after naming Mary Lou Collins to a third or fourth grade post. Remaining vacancies include fifth and sixth grade teachers, an assistant coach, an English teacher a librarian and a special education speech correctionist. Landscaping has begun at the campus with curb work and drive paving planned along with grading sodding and drainage construction in August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg
Board of Education
Mary Lou Collins
Pasadena
A. K. Krause
Krause
Robert A. Klett
Central Texas Electric Cooperative Holds First Meeting Fair
About 7000 people attended the cooperative meeting and Electric Fair at Gillespie Fair Park on Friday. Congressman O C Fisher praised rural electrification and urged market forces over federal price controls. Hugo Weinheimer presided as directors were reelected. awards honored 5 and 15 years of service to the cooperative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Corriedale Breeders
Fair Park
C. Fisher
Patsy Arnold
W. M. Arnold
Blanco
Charles Schlaemus
Gillespie Fair Park
Central Texas Electric Cooperative
Gillespie County
O. C. Fisher
San Angelo
Washington
Texas
Hugo Weinheimer
Stonewall
Tom Carr
Paul Stehling
Chester Schwethelm
Kendall County
J. C. Cone Jr
Luke Moss
Llano County
Lee W. Loeffler
Mason County
Weinheimer
Ralph A. Swanson
Arthur Stehling
Llano
Chester Schwetheim
Comfort
Fisher
Mason
Fredericksburg
J. Cone Jr
Slane
Arthur Stebling
Paul Stebling
Historical Society Urges Retaining Landmark Church
Gillespie County Historical Society urged preserving the old Catholic Church as a national landmark. A three member committee named Alfred Neffendorf Gilbert Kaderli and Agnes Sagebiel will confer with church authorities on preservation options and a historical marker designation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Historical Society
Gillespie County Historical Society
Gillespie County
the Historical Society
Alfred Neffendorf
Gilbert Kaderli
Agnes Sagebiel
Richard Kraus
Here
San Antonio
de Zavala
We Believe Gillespians Have Important Stake in Saturday Election
Alfred Petsch argues for civic duty and vigilance in voting. He warns against trusting leaders like George to run government and cites labor, taxation, and union issues as reasons to participate. He notes Texans face a Democratic primary next week and addresses cross‑party voting in line with Texas law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texans
Orville Bullington
Supreme Courts of
Texas
School Transfer Period Ends On Thursday August Thirty First
The 1952-53 school transfer window closes Thursday July 31 1952 for families planning to move or enroll outside their district. Fredericksburg Independent School District officials urge parents to apply at the County School Superintendent's office before the deadline to secure free transportation and avoid extra forms. Transferring pupils should file through Victor Sa hiebiel the ex officio county superintendent or assistant Albert Petermann by August 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg Independent
A. K. Krause
Fredericksburg
Gillespie County
Krause
Victor Sa&ebiel
Albert Petermann
Gillespie Voters urged to cast ballots in 1952 primary
Gillespie County voters are urged to vote in the first Democratic primary of 1952 on Saturday July 26. Polls will open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. The county has a notable stake with Walter McKay of Fredericksburg running for State Commissioner of Agriculture, the first county resident to seek statewide office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespians
Gillespie County
Gillespie
Saturady
Walter McKay
Fredericksburg
Agricul
Child Killed When Hit By Car Friday
Jose Rivera 11 son of Mr and Mrs Carlos Rivera of here was killed at 9 p m Friday evening when struck by a car while crossing Main Street in the 300 block of East Main Street. The death was Fredericksburg 1952 s first highway fatality and Gillespie County s fourth that week. Deputy Fritz of Fredericksburg identified Wilfred Fritz as the driver. negligent homicide charges were filed. Funeral services were held at St Mary s Church with burial in Our Lady of Guadalupe Cemetery. He is survived by his parents and eight siblings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jose Rivera
Carlos Rivera
Here
Main Street
East Main Street
Fredericksburg
Gillespie County
Alfred Petmecky
Wilfred Fritz
Jose
Pfeil
Fritz
Keidel Memorial Hospital
Young Rivera
St. Mary’s Church
Edward Barrach
Our Lady of Guadalupe
Schaetter
Sample Ballot Guidance in Democratic Primary
The sample ballot for the upcoming Democratic Primary is located on page 2 section 2 of this issue. Voters are urged to study the ballot before voting to participate intelligently in the important election.
Also Mentioned on This Page
T. C. Stanford
Dean Hopf
Harper
Lawrence Hartmann
Arnold
Charles Schlamens
Jorgi Lago
Jack Stanford
Jane Winkler
Giddings
Alvin Dunn
Betty Meurer
Rotary Club
North Texas
Henry Frantzen
Marie Meier
Victor Nixon
Bill Hodges
The
Jaycees
FHS
Alfred Petsch
Land of the Free
United States
George
America
Land of the
Free
Harry Hartmann
Max H. Beckmann
Dallas
Ture
Lions Club
Peter's Hall
Fire Department
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