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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1952
Page
5
Sheriff Hugo Klaerner announces candidacy for reelection in Gillette County. He pledges continued impartial law and order, noting 18 months in office and asking voters for support in the November 4, 1952 general election.
The Fredericksburg Jaycees announce a hayride and wiener roast moved to Thursday night June 26. Norman Rech, president, says members will meet at Nimitz Parkway and travel to Oakcrest Park on trucks, leaving at 7 pm. Wieners foods and refreshments will be served at the Jaycee area. Members are urged to bring wives and girlfriends.
Hugo Baechge of Fredericksburg displayed unusually large onions this week. He presented an onion weighing one pound and a quarter and noted several others weighed a pound.
The Young People of the First Baptist Church held a Sunday night coronation recognition service on June 15 to honor members for missionary progress. Maidens Patricia Smith Carolyn Langehennig Julie Rossman Sandra McCandless. Ladies-in-Waiting Mary Louise Heinen Jonell Schneider Janette Gold. Victoria Gold princess. Beverley Castles Janel McBride crowned queens with Bearer and Page roles.
Emil Dietrich, Commissioner of Precinct 1, announces his bid for reelection. He cites 18 miles of new asphalt roads and planned seven more miles of Farm to Market roads as major accomplishments in 12 years, and thanks voters for their support and cooperation.
Dr Geo W Cox state health officer argues for expanding aid to the elderly. He notes U S aging populations rising from 3 million in 1900 to 11 million over sixty five in 1950 and cites chronic diseases as major risks. Preventive medicine and social services should emphasize early detection and ongoing care for longevity.
Out of town friends and relatives from San Antonio and Alice Texas attended the funeral of Mrs. John Kraus with a long list of mourners including Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kraus Richard Kraus Madeline Metzger Eleanor Grohmann and others. The notice records numerous attendees from San Antonio and Alice.
A concise prompt invites readers to scan want ads for bargains. The line signals value hunting through classified listings, suggesting savings and opportunity in daily marketplace notices. The note emphasizes practical tips for shoppers seeking deals.
The Frantzen-Ahrens Post of the VFW led by Commander Lorence Bading explains Public Law 303 amending the War Claims Act of 1947. It extends POW compensation for World War I and WWII prisoners with new claim categories and a 1953 deadline, to be paid from the War Claims Fund. Claim forms will be issued as soon as prepared and distributed.
Captain Leroy A. Seipp son of Mr and Mrs A W Seipp of San Antonio arrived on the West Coast on May 27 after ten months as a pilot in Korea He will be stationed in Corpus Christi for two years The family visited Fredericksburg and San Antonio and he earned the Silver Star for destroying two locomotives and five enemy supply cars in North Korea He also received the Air Medal clusters and the Distinguished Flying Cross.
San Marcos Helen Grote a Fredericksburg student is enrolled in a summer workshop at Southwest Texas State Teachers College on the Education of Mentally Retarded Children. Dr. Leland Burgum directs with guest professor Dr. Samuel A. Kirk of the University of Illinois visiting.
Fredericksburg Publishing Company unveils a new line of Gibson greeting cards aimed at brightening the day of a sick friend. The launch adds cheerful designs and friendly messages to lift spirits and encourage care.
Price Daniel opened his bid for the U S Senate in Waco Texas at Baylor University making restoring decency integrity and honor in government a top issue He outlined an eight point program to return power to the people including binding primaries electoral college reform and a stronger Congress. He criticized President Truman over tidelands veto and urged Texas to override it and seek annexation terms recognition by Congress.
Werner Klier of Pioneer Furniture Company returns 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. The group traveled by American Airlines Flagship and toured historic sites with a banquet at the Del Prado Hotel.
Freddie Hannemann son of Mrs Cecilia Hannemann is on a 14 day leave visiting relatives. He leaves Tuesday June 24 for California where he is stationed at El Toro Marine Air Station near Santa Ana. 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 at Klaerner's new park with about 150 attendees. Walter Ottmers thanked hosts Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Klaerner and the arrangements committee. Under Felix Pehl, the choir sang in memory of deceased members Emil Hoffmann and Harry Priess.
Rubin Bernhard Jr left this week for the University of Texas in Austin to take a pre medical course this summer. In the fall he will attend Southwestern Medical School.
The Hartmann descendants met Sunday starting with an 8:30 a.m. High Mass at St. Mary’s Church. After a basket dinner at Klaerner’s Park, Bruno Hartmann presided over a meeting electing Thomas Jung as president Emil Hartmann as vice president Mrs Marvin Kaderli as secretary and Alois Jenschke as treasurer.
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