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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1950
Page
6
The Arion Men's Choir saluted longtime director Adolf Hopf at his 79th birthday celebration at the Alex Frantzen place two miles east of the city. A large turnout enjoyed lunch and several song selections performed by the choir.
Mr. and Mrs. T. W. George of Seymour are visiting with their son and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Charles George.
Historical note confirms plaster of Paris was first manufactured near Paris in France, reflecting early industrial use of gypsum deposits.
Fredericksburg readers note a 14.21 inch 24 hour rainfall in Galveston tied to the 1900 record, causing widespread flooding and $500000 in damages. Visitors Mrs H C Hannemann and Miss Alma Eve Hodde arrived after the deluge for the John Sealy Nurses Alumni celebration.
Fredericksburg Rotary Club members will attend Marble Falls Charter Night in Marble Falls on Friday night. President T. Wright Neal said a fish fry will be held with local members as guests. At a Monday noon meeting Fred Dietel was admitted as a new member. Arthur Kowert spoke on his recent Freedom Forum V attendance in Arkansas.
The Fredericksburg Hi School Graduation Class of 1949 will hold their first reunion at Schmidt's Hall on Sunday June 18. The reunion committee announced the event and urged interested members to contact Mrs Werner Henke promptly.
The Brownies and Girl Scouts camped under expert supervision at Tourist Park over Tuesday to Thursday with 87 registered participants. Opening day attendance reached 70 as leaders and girls hiked from the Cabin to the park and prepared camp equipment.
We offer Weaver Scopes in 2 power and 4 power with Weaver Mounts Bear Cub Scopes and Stitch Mounts available We mount scopes in house at Probst Hardware Co.
Classified note invites readers to browse housing vacancies. Promotes listing services for renters and buyers, urging locals to contact agents for available homes, apartments, and rooms.
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