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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1952
Page
18
Sheriff Hugo Klaerner announces candidacy for reelection in Gilaspie County. He notes 18 months in office, pledges continued law and order, impartial service, and urges voters to support him in the November 4, 1952 general election.
The Fredericksburg Jaycees announce a hayride and Wiener roast for Thursday night June 26 replacing the original date. President Norman Rech says the group will meet at Nimitz Parkway and ride to Oakcrest Park by 7 PM, with Wieners and refreshments at the Jaycee area and all members urged to bring wives and companions.
Hugo Baethge of Fredericksburg displays oversized onions from his garden. He presented a 1 lb 3 oz onion and several others around 1 lb each, highlighting his notable produce this week.
The First Baptist Church youth held a coronation recognition service on Sunday night June 15, praising progress in missionary work over the past year. Four girls named Maidens were honored along with Ladies-in-Waiting, a princess, and crowned queens and bearers.
Emil Dietrich, incumbent Commissioner of Precinct 1, publicly announced his candidacy for reelection. He noted 18 miles of paved roads added over 112 years and seven miles more Farm to Market roads planned this year, thanking voters for cooperation and pledging to serve to the best of his ability.
Dr Geo W Cox state health officer says public health must focus on the aging population. He notes the U S elderly over sixty five rose from 3 million in 1900 to about 11 million in 1950, quadrupling in number while share of population doubled. Emphasizing preventive medicine and social service, he urges early disease detection and lifelong periodic exams to prevent or better manage chronic illnesses such as heart disease cancer and diabetes.
Out of town friends and relatives attended the funeral of Mrs. John Kraus. Names include Joseph Kraus Richard Kraus Madeline Metzger Eleanor Grohmann Ad German Gehrmann Herman Jaeckle Maurine Shane Maxine Shane Wm B Heye Helen Heye Louis Hoog Jr Robt J Meyer Henrietta Galle George H Stuebben Henry Metzger Annie Kraus Ed Tetzel Frank Gittinger Stanley Coll G E Garrison Henry A Palmie J W Powers H A Kappus Lena Boening Ruth Hermeck Norbert Meyer R C Careth N C Seaff E A Crews George Seg ner Adela DeWalt all of San Antonio and M Set and Charles R Grona and Son of Alice Texas.
A compact note urges readers to check the want ads for bargains reflecting a shopper’s tip. It highlights discounts and quick deals likely to appear in classified sections. The item emphasizes practical shopping value and timely opportunities for savings.
The Frantzen Ahrens Post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars presents details on Public Law 303 to compensate American World War II POWs. Benefits cover 1.50 dollars per day for days of uncompensated forced labor or inhumane treatment, with April 9 1953 as the filing deadline for new categories. Claims require official forms from the War Claims Commission and will be distributed when ready.
Captain Leroy A. Seipp son of Mr and Mrs A W Seipp of San Antonio arrived on the West Coast May 27 after ten months as a pilot in Korea. En route to Corpus Christi for a two year stationing he and his family visited relatives in Fredericksburg and San Antonio. He recently received the Silver Star for destroying two locomotives and five enemy box cars in North Korea and had earlier earned multiple Air Medal clusters and the Distinguished Flying Cross.
San Marcos student Helen Grote of Fredericksburg is enrolled in a summer workshop at Southwest Texas State Teachers College on the Education of Mentally Retarded Children. Dr. Leland S. Burgum directs the program with guest professor Dr. Samuel A. Kirk of the University of Illinois, a leading figure in special education.
Fredericksburg Publishing Company unveils a new line of Gibson greeting cards aimed at brightening sick friends days. The cheerful designs feature hopeful messages and bright imagery to lift spirits during recovery.
Texas Attorney General Price Daniel launched his bid for the U S Senate in Waco at Baylor University’s grounds. He outlined a five point plan to return government to the people, oppose federal tide land seizure, and push for constitutional and electoral reforms while urging action to balance the budget and fund welfare programs without wasteful social policy. He warned against centralization and lauded state rights, pledging to override a presidential veto and seek congressional recognition of the Annexation Agreement terms.
Werner Klier of Pioneer Furniture Co. recently returned from a three day weekend in Mexico City as a guest of Westinghouse Electric Supply Co. He was among 44 dealers and officials honored for outstanding sales and service in the area. The trip featured tours of historic sites and a banquet at the Del Prado Hotel aboard an American Airlines Flagship.
Freddie Hannemann son of Mrs. Cecilia Hannemann is on a 14 day leave visiting relatives. He will leave Tuesday June 24 for California where he is stationed at the El Toro Marine Air Station near Santa Anna. Hannemann has served 2 years 9 months and expects discharge November 28 1952 and plans to return to Fredericksburg.
The Arion choir held its annual barbecue last Tuesday at Klaerner's new park with about 150 attendees enjoying food fellowship and songs. Walter Ottmers president thanked hosts Mr and Mrs Klaerner donors and the arrangements committee. The choir under Felix Pehl sang in memory of deceased members Emil Hoffmann and Harry Priess.
Rubin Bernhard Jr. departed this week for the University of Texas in Austin to pursue a pre medical course this summer. In the fall he will enter Southwestern Medical School to begin his medical education.
The Hartmann family reunion for Moritz Hartmann Sr. descendants occurred Sunday with an 8:30 a.m. High Mass at St. Marys Church. A basket dinner followed at Klaerner's Park, Bruno Hartmann presiding as officers were elected including Thomas Jung president Emil Hartmann vice president Mrs Marvin Kaderli secretary and Alois Jenschke treasurer.
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