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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1949
Page
8
Texas pecan growers and processors formed a nine member committee to draft a central organization and seek 25000 for an Texas A&M pecan nutrition study. They hope to prove benefits against heart disease diabetes and other deficiencies while expanding pecan use via new recipes and advertising.
Last week we defined excellent range as at least seventy four percent desirable vegetation. A good range, with 50 to 75 percent desirable plants, shows predominate desirable species but rising invading weeds and reduced productivity. Overuse favors motty grasses and weeds, but proper management can restore to excellent condition, boosting profits and reducing erosion.
Doss Boy Scout Troop members Dennis Lange James Baethge and Delano Nixon received automobile and safety merit badges. Cub Scout Erich Lindenberg earned the Lion Badge with Troop 132. Prizes were awarded earlier as the troop missed the June 15 District Meeting.
New trespassing measure increases penalties for consecutive violations effective 90 days after adjournment. Prohibits entering enclosed land without consent and forbids hunting with firearms fishing or camping on the property or causing damage. Continued on Page 4, Sec. 2.
Mr and Mrs George Gipson report Lt and Mrs Royal Kent and their son have arrived overseas and will be stationed in Nurenburg Germany. Other local visitors include Mr and Mrs Howard Klett in Austin and Mr and Mrs Bill Hirsch and family in Johnson City. San Antonio visitors Mr and Mrs Gus Felps and Mr W R Hirsch spent time here. Mrs Carroll Wilson and family visited from San Antonio, and Mr and Mrs John Legenfeld welcomed a baby girl born June 12.
Mrs Carl Henke nee Minna Crenwelge recalls Fredericksburg’s expansion from 1882 to today while living in the old stone house her stonemason husband Charles M Henke began 74 years ago. She describes family work, early schooling, Fort McCavitt duties, and community dances as the town developed.
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