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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1948
Page
4
Freddie Saenger and James Knopp camped by the Llano River during a heavy shower, woke to a rapid river rise, and found their car swallowed by floodwaters. They anchored the vehicle to a tree and escaped with only the top visible as the water carried away gear and fish fry supplies.
John Dooley Patrick Dooley and Felix Stehling Jr fished near Sulte meier place on the Pedernales about seven miles east of Fredericksburg on Friday night. They rebaited at midnight and returned to Fredericksburg the next morning missing all but one float until a search uncovered a 20 pound catfish they landed after some maneuvering. The catch was their only fish of the trip but they felt well rewarded.
In Fredericksburg the initiation of construction on the new City Hall and Fire Station has drawn keen attention from sidewalk superintendents and local onlookers. The piece notes the common practice of including peep-holes for observers and comments on the rarity of such opportunities in the city.
Dr Dor Brown announces Red Cross life saving instructions for both junior and senior certificates at the Tourist Park Swimming Pool the week of July 12 through 17. Juniors under 16 learn Monday to Wednesday while seniors 16 and over train Thursday to Saturday. Scouts and others are urged to enroll and notify Dr Brown at phone 54 to arrange participation.
Final rites for Otto Frederick Rech, prominent stock farmer of Post Oak, were held June 27 1948 at Beckmann Funeral Home with Rev M J Schwarz and Rev Paul Leonhard officiating. Interment followed at City Cemetery. He died June 25 at 3 pm in a local hospital at age 57. Survivors include wife Lydia, six children, siblings and two grandchildren.
A crowd discusses why the new municipal building uses a floating foundation. Joe Stein explains that only key posts are embedded while beams are reinforced with steel, leaving foundation segments above ground. The article notes the use of the latest construction methods.
Kurt Welgehausen sends a copy of Houston Action to Houston readers. Page four shows Earl McMillan, president of the Houston Farm & Ranch Club, bidding farewell to Melvin Bonn of Star Lane Star Farmer as he departs on an air trip to Guatemala via Mexico City.
Werner Moehr handles home duties this week while wife visits Robstown with sister in law Mrs Alfred Hinze and daughter. He plans to bring her back after the July 5th holiday.
An old advertisement notes gold stamped fountain pens brief cases bill folds and other leather goods offered by Fredericksburg Publishing Co with a focus on showcase and sale items.
President Truman signed the peacetime draft bill after Congressional passage. It sets August 16 as the tentative registration date for men 18 to 25 and September 22 as the first draft day. The act delays drafting for 90 days and exempts certain groups such as doctors, ministers, students, and conscientious objectors.
Forty seven states District of Columbia Hawaii Puerto Rico Alaska and the Virgin Islands are now operating programs under the National School Lunch Act, extending free or reduced price meals to more students nationwide.
Albert Lutheran Church plans a July Fourth picnic in Lindig's pasture with barbecue for dinner and supper. The afternoon program starts at 2:00 p.m. with music and singing by the Albert Men's Choir and two plays by the youth group in English and German. Albert Ladies Aid hosts a bazaar, ice cream, and cold drinks on the grounds. All are invited.
A note about Adorable Letterettes and Flowerettes from Fredericksburg Publishing Company offering charming short-note stationery for friends.
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