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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1947
Page
6
Two FFA groups in the state earn summer trips for good work. The Bishop chapter toured West Texas with frequent stops and ended at Carlsbad Cavern in New Mexico. The Bellville chapter began a 3,000 mile bus journey through the Southern states.
A La Grange hatchery sent 1200 day-old chicks by air to Mexico City in an experimental shipment. If the chicks fare well after the long journey, this could signal a broader U S distribution from the facility.
Lieut John Cress of Kelly Field trains Hondo High cheerleaders for next season directing more complex flips to excite crowds. A nationally famous gymnast and physical education director, he holds over a hundred titles and guides the team in boosting school spirit at football games.
Texas members at the Knights of Columbus state convention in Dallas voted to pursue a similar program to Father Flanagan’s Boys Town. The initial funding for the school is estimated at 350000 dollars. Alvin citizens celebrated 147 new street lights installed after an 18 month effort to improve nighttime lighting.
A garden benefits from a deep thorough soak akin to heavy rain rather than frequent light sprinklings, ensuring roots receive adequate moisture and reduce water waste. The guidance emphasizes long, deep watering sessions over shallow, repeated applications.
The article notes the first rodeo for cash prizes was held at Pecos in 1888, with organized rodeo starting in 1897 at Cheyenne. Fort Worth hosted the first indoor rodeo around 1903, followed by Houston and New York venues. The sport now draws global fame and large prize money.
Kerrville has become a nationwide resort center with tourism generating about four million dollars annually. The Chamber of Commerce handled over 10 000 inquiries last year from across the nation and abroad. The area now hosts 50 hotels and more than a dozen camps, with promising plans to expand fame further. Chamber president Charles Johnston predicts tourism income could nearly double in coming years.
Hearne ladies awards a special prize for clean alleyways improving overall town appearance. Miss Jean Grote returns to spend a month with family before July study in Omaha with RCA. Mr and Mrs Henry Schmidt and Mr and Mrs Rudolph Smith take a week trip to Estes Park and Colorado Springs. Rudolph Lange family travels to California with plans to visit western states.
Mrs Albert Knopp and her daughter Jeanette of Hebbrotville Texas are visiting relatives and friends here and in San Antonio during the week.
Mrs Ben Neal of Junction is the house guest of Mrs Herbert Pfeiffer. The visit reflects social hospitality noted in local society announcements.
Shop at Stehling's for quality work trousers overalls shirts and coveralls featuring famous Pool's and Dickies at honest prices.
Mr and Mrs Andrew Stehling of El Paso visit the Leo J Blanchard family. Mrs Stehling will be remembered as the former Miss Kathryn Blanchard.
Mr and Mrs Charles Dolezal and their son Kenneth returned from a trip to New Mexico where they visited Mr and Mrs Elgin Crenwelge and their sons They toured Carlsbad Caverns Lincoln National Forest and the White Sands National Monument.
Harold Brelsford earned a bachelor of science degree from Baylor University in Waco on June 3. His wife Peggy Petsch visited from her parents home to attend. He plans to enter Baylor Medical School in Houston in the fall.
A columnist notes that while a pedestrian may be mistaken, the punishment of death is inappropriate. The piece argues for due process and proportional penalties.
Rubin Bernhard, a board member, attended a Texas District Lutheran Brotherhood meeting at Texas Lutheran College in Seguin on Wednesday, accompanied by his family.
Rev. and Mrs. G. C. Brannies of Houston visited here during the past week. The Rev. Brannies, former pastor of the Eden Street Methodist Church here, served seven and a half years in Industry, Texas. He has retired and they are now home in Houston.
Funeral services for R. W. Hoffmann a prominent Mason merchant were held in Mason Sunday afternoon with the Rev. M. J. Schwartz officiating. Hoffmann died at his residence at 11 15 a m Friday June 6. He was born January 8 1885 in Mason. Surviving are his widow Frances Schuessler two sons Bill and Jack Hoffmann and two grandsons. Mary Louise Houy daughter of Mr and Mrs Felix Houy employed by the State Health Department Austin was elected as a delegate to the YMCA convention in Tulsa Oklahoma she left Austin June 7 to attend and will return June 15.
Advertisement listing secondhand wood items including Argo acacia table top in or near Morris Electrical Works with some like new. Invites customers to come and see.
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