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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1948
Page
5
An explosion on a loading cedar post truck ignited a blaze that damaged $6000 worth of property. Llano Cedar dealers Wimberly and Ross faced a $2000 loss of posts in their yard south of town. The cedar truck, valued at $4000, was a total loss.
The Standard announces candidates for November 2 1948 general election after August 28 1948 run off. Mason candidate Roscoe Range seeks re election for county attorney Jor Slator Petsch sheriff Robert Bob Loth district clerk J L Schmidt precinct 4 commissioner Felix Herber Guido Weinheimer Willie Bill Kothe justice of the peace precinct 1.
Directors and committee heads promote the Gillespie County Fair to be held August 20 21 22 with heavy publicity plans. Bill Petmecky leads a public relations push including placards bumper strips and booster trips to Johnson City Marble Falls and surrounding towns.
The Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce funded a scholarship enabling Herbert E. Haas a local public school teacher to attend the Audubon Nature Camp of Texas in Kerrville. The effort, endorsed by local officials and the State departments, aims to train teachers and youth leaders in wildlife life education and soil and water conservation. Haas, active in community service, teaches since 1934 and has led Stonewall Rural High School as principal for 13 years.
The Methodist Youth Caravan finished afternoon workshops and evening discussions at First Methodist Church in Luling after visiting Fredericksburg Kerrville Willow City. MYF president Wanda June Merz presided as the group planned future activities under the theme Christ Above All. The week closed with a dedication and Communion service and youth challenged to higher daily ideals, with Harry Davis Jr Jo Ellen Humes and others serving in council roles.
Dr Lester Keyser spoke at Edison Street Methodist Church during the eleven o clock service outlining General Conference work in Boston. He discussed Methodism challenges and the Crusade for Christ and His Church a new movement to be launched, described as interesting and informative by the Rev Kluck.
Clinton H. Grona of Fredericksburg Texas bought a purebred Aberdeen Angus bull from Tommy Brook of Brad Texas. Death dealing highways of Tex as can become pleasure-dealing highways says the Texas Safety Association with necessary precautions. Before vacation travel check windshield wiper headlights and brakes work.
The Texas Safety Association warns drivers to stay alert for reckless drivers emerging from blind driveways or crossing curves on the wrong side. Such incidents peut wreck, cripple, or kill a family member. the association urges vigilance to avoid being the harebrain.
Grobe accompanied Mrs Herman Grobe to the Alamo City on July 18 and spent hours at the homes of Mr and Mrs Bill McCoy and Mr and Mrs D E Hunter. A party honored O Hunter for his 20th birthday and A W Oehler for his 19th anniversary. A barbecue dinner was served.
Wanted girl or woman to assist with house work and three children. Live on premises. Write Mrs. Henry Fisheran at 3319 Wentworth, Houston, Texas. 4800.
PTA calendar lists events at Public School Auditorium and Courthouse Park. Activities include an 8 to 12 year old dancing group, a picture show, and a teen age dancing class with several mothers in charge.
A brief advertisement for Park's in Center Point offering meals rooms and beds featuring lodging and dining options. No specific dates or services beyond a general listing of amenities.
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