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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1946
Page
4
At a morning session the Arion choir was named host for the 45th festival in Fredericksburg in 1947. Emil Walter was elected Anion president to lead the countywide group, with Paul Cornell as vice president and Emil Lochte re elected treasurer.
Texas Highway Department rolls out a deluxe travel map for postwar tourists guiding readers through state highways and points of interest. The edition includes a U S map, metropolitan area maps, Pan American Highway routes, mileages, parks old missions and 26 color photos with Governor Stevenson's greeting to motorists.
A Treasury Department regulation states that only likenesses of deceased individuals may appear on United States currency. The rule excludes living persons from future currency portraits and governs who can be honored on banknotes and coins.
The piece notes a 45 percent increase over last year due to parts shortages and service delays causing many cars to fail under stress. It cites that six to ten year old vehicles struggle with prewar speeds and driving habits, urging drivers to act as if life depends on safe operation.
Welcome Home veterans list two week discharge recipients across Army Navy. Names include Jacob P Roeder Willie L Ellebracht Felix E E Neffendorf Werner W Knopp Lawrence M Klein Marcellus M Scales Alvin H Gold Frederick E Dietel Melvin L Burrer Udo E Barsch Harvey H Rusche B C Sageser Jr Jim Faught.
Dr. Geo W Cox Texas Health Officer urges parents to vaccinate children before school starts. Smallpox vaccination is essential, with diphtheria toxoid boosters for those previously protected. He recommends a complete physical exam and prompt treatment of any health issues to ensure readiness for enrollment this September.
A humorous piece links the Bible tale of the Prodigal Son to modern media and philosophy. It laments old films, extols plain living, and urges farm safety with references to RFD and the Texas Safety Association.
The ten cent piece is called a dime from the Latin Decima meaning one tenth. One hundred dollar bills bear Benjamin Franklin's photograph.
Grant's portrait appears on all fifty dollar bills. The first United States Mint was established in Philadelphia and has operated continuously since 1793.
Cowboys race one half mile on three mounts with saddle changes in front of the grandstand. Calvin Bierschwab invites entries while Otto Burgdorf handles exhibition space and concessions. Centennial Handicap closes racing card as $1600 total prize over three days. Track praised for best condition and new eight-horse starting gate.
The note explains that damaged U S currency holds only half its face value when two fifths to three fifths remain. It outlines loss of value proportionally to the preserved fragment. This is a guidance item for collectors on redemption of damaged notes.
The coins are described as having 90 percent silver content with 10 percent alloy mixed in for durability and classification, indicating their material composition and standard for circulation or collection.
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