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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1948
Page
4
In Gillespie Kendall Kerr and Pedernales Soil Conservation Districts legume crops are urged in rotations for erosion control, organic matter, and grazing. Farmers should seed 25 to 35 percent of cultivated acreage, inoculate seed, and apply 200 pounds per acre of superphosphate for best results.
Andrew Eckhart of Hondo Texas writes to the Southern Agriculturist complaining deer damage rivals rabbit predation and urges a deer proof fencing program. He notes the deer frequent fields at night and cites ranchers leasing land, leaving farmers to bear the loss.
Bethany Brotherhood members and families gathered for a barbecue on the church lawn Tuesday to close a successful membership drive led by Alvin Baethge and Nolan Brown. The drive, conducted in April and May, added 14 new members, seven by each team, followed by games for about 100 guests.
The Fredericksburg Deanery held its quarterly Catholic Action meeting Sunday at 2:00 pm with 112 representatives from Harper Kerrville Bandera Boerne and Fredericksburg. Rev Fr Jurosek of San Antonio spoke on better understanding between parents and youth, followed by benediction and a social in St Joseph's Hall.
The Hospital News reports numerous operations last week including tonsilectomies on Curtis Mohr and other patients such as Miss Nelda Sattler Herman Black Mrs Albert Crenwelge Adolf Lucas and Mrs Edwin Tatsch. A Texas Safety Association warning cautions shoppers to cross only in crosswalks with lights to avoid death in mid block.
Fredericksburg Publishing Co offers Gibson year round birthday cards in a fine selection. Customer choice includes durable designs and classy greetings suitable for all ages.
Fredericksburg Volunteer Fire Department members and Lochte Storage and Commission Co employees attended a barbecue at the Fire Station Thursday night. The event, hosted by Lochte Storage and Commission Co, thanked the department for their services.
Carlos Ashley former district attorney of the 33rd Judicial District and resident of Austin leads the race for State Senator of the 20th District with 19 303 votes versus Obie Jones 19 134. The top two advance to a runoff. Ashley’s district excludes Gillespie County where Dorsey B Hardemann of San Angelo serves in the Senate until 1950.
Six members of Fredericksburg Senior Scout Outfit 136 earned Senior Red Cross Life Saving badges after completing an 18 hour course at the Tourist Park pool last week. The certified scouts are Tommy Mann Ira Rech J T Jones Henry Rech Kenneth Dolezal and Fred die Hannemann.
The City of Fredericksburg announced building permits granted this week. Werner A. Land receives a residence permit on Hackberry Street valued at 5060 dollars and Adolph Evers Jr. gets a washhouse and garage permit at 220 West College Street for 1350 dollars.
Approximately 85 percent of city taxes collected by Tuesday evening. City Tax Collector W. E. Loudon projects total near $42,000 and expects near full payment by Saturday night. Four days remain for payment and penalties rise after July 31 with 10 percent penalty and 6 percent interest on unpaid taxes.
Mr and Mrs Ad O Boening and their three children returned Tuesday after a two week trip visiting Yosemite Sequoia National Parks Boulder Dam Painted Desert Petrified Forest and White Sands in California and nearby sites.
A candidate praises voters for the July superior showing and asks continued backing in the August Primary to secure re election as district official. The message emphasizes gratitude and confidence in victory through August turnout.
Four children were born last week in local hospitals two boys were born to Levi Ketron and Jackson Wiemers and Hugo Baumann while a girl was born to Chas Moritz Jr all on July 22 or 27 in the local community.
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