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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1928
Page
8
Entry indicates the material was entered at the Fredericksburg Texas Post Office as second class matter, marking its mailing status and disposition.
The notice directs readers to send all communications to Fredericksburg Publishing Co. For business inquiries, use Bookkeeper's Dept. for bookkeeping matters, otherwise address to Editor's Dept. for all other issues.
The State Department of Health praises broad cooperation in Texas health campaigns. Citizens, county and town officers joined efforts to kill typhoid and malaria vectors and keep public gathering places clean. Fredericksburg is urged to join a citywide cleanup next Tuesday to present a cleaner, prouder city to residents and visitors.
The piece argues that removing fly breeding places and keeping food covered can stop fly propagation. It notes that flies thrive where filth exists and that public diligence is needed to screen, swat, and avoid inviting flies into homes. It links fly presence to health risks and urges action beyond tolerating the nuisance.
With warmer weather arriving the newspaper warns of swimming pool dangers for all ages. It urges caution and notes that being out of depth poses hazards, stressing careful supervision and safe practices around water.
The piece urges competent life savers at pools and beaches and endorses the Schafer or Prone Pressure Method for resuscitation. It also offers practical "don'ts" to prevent drownings such as avoiding overexertion, waiting after meals, exiting when cold, and not diving in unsafe water.
The Texas convention saga centers on Governor Dan Moody and a clash over the Tom Ball resolution creating the Committee on Delegates. Moody’s stance wavered due to personal loyalties, but his eventual display of confidence secured the resolution and the committee’s report. Harmony faction allies endured while Smith and Love factions pushed back, yet the report passed overwhelmingly, keeping Moody in control.
Col Petsch announces run for reelection highlighting reduced taxes and "dollars' worth of service" from state departments. He backs constitutional amendments to shift burdens from property owners, cut duplications, place Agriculture under A and M College, and favor an anti corruption and public utility oversight agenda.
Mr and Mrs August Zinke are visiting in San Antonio. Mr Levy Hitzfeld and family of San Antonio visited relatives in this city last Sunday. Mrs Joe Hartmann of San Antonio is visiting relatives here. Mr and Mrs Henry Durst and family visited their son Edgar in San Antonio Saturday and Sunday. Mr and Mrs Arthur Petersen returned to Chicago after an extended visit with relatives in Fredericksburg. Mr and Mrs Felix Wahrmund of San Antonio visited Mr Edward Wahrmann of this city. Rev and Mrs E Hannemann returned from Yorktown where Rev Hannemann had charge of the congregation during the absence of the pastor.
Mesdames Emil Riley and Walter Schaefer of this city attended the General Federation of Women's Club Convention in San Antonio this week.
A Thursday night birthday celebration for Kasper Molberg featured friends and relatives along with a serenade by the Arion Singing Club honoring the guest of honor.
Professor E. M. Bittner will teach German this summer. Those wishing to enroll must report at the Grammar Grade Building in Fredericksburg on the morning of June 1.
Mr Werner Lange of San Antonio spent a few days visiting his parents Mr and Mrs E F Lange.
The Pleasant Hill school will host a Saturday afternoon picnic and program on June 2nd featuring students and staff in a community event.
Mrs Otto Sauer underwent an operation at Barnwells Sanitarium. Miss Barbara Bauer, guest of Mrs Alf Brodbeck, has left for Pilot Point. Mr Edgar Jung and family visited Blanco Sunday. The community reports good rains, keeping farmers busy in the fields.
Reverend Paul Leonard will confirm about twenty children at Albert Church next Sunday, June 8. The event marks a milestone in the church's confirmation program with families attending nationwide.
Arthur Staudt and family joined Alf for a Wednesday night visit. Brodbeck and family were also present. Mr and Mrs Geo Winkleman spent the weekend visiting in Fredericksburg.
A local ad promotes garden hoses in 5 percent inch and 4 inch sizes at special prices. The Sporting Goods Store offers staple and fancy groceries and mentions LEO J. BLANCHARD and ALB. J. SCHMIDT with a contact ring 256 for orders.
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