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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1952
Page
12
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Arion Singing Club selects committees for the 61st Saengerfest hosted by Walter Ottmers in Texas. The central committee includes Sidney M. Henke as chair with Ottmers, Vorauer, Stroeher, Walter, Eckhardt, and Pehl. The broader Union forms multiple groups led by named chairmen for program, publications, reception, lodging, finance, decorations, festival hall, dance admissions, Kommers, food, and refreshments with members such as Felix Pehl, Alex Frantzen, Edgar Marschall, Reinhold Eckhardt, and others.
The Fredericksburg mayoral contest features two well qualified candidates, incumbent Molberg and businessman Schroeder, each praised for leadership and civic involvement. Observers anticipate a high level campaign as the city hopes for stable administration and continued efficient use of tax dollars.
One residence was listed in building permits issued by the City of Fredericksburg during the past week. Harry Peverley was given a permit to build a $8996 house on West College Street. Albert Klaerner was given a permit to erect a wash house and garage for $1300 on S Adams Street, and Alfred Duecker to annex a bathroom for $400 on West Peach Street.
Fredericksburg Volunteer Fire men were summoned to a trash fire on Hale Street at 1 p m Monday. There was no damage. Mrs. Cordie Keyser spent the weekend in San Antonio with her sister Mrs Henry Raesner who has been seriously ill.
First testimony heard as Senar O Sirk stands trial for the courthouse lawn slaying of Seth A Good on August 12 1951. Mrs. Good widow and former wife of the defendant testified while Lenar O Birk briefly took the stand. Judge Ferguson planned a Wednesday night session as jurors were questioned and a 160 member venire was drawn.
St Marys Catholic Church will confirm 192 members this Sunday March 9 at 10 am with 165 children and 27 adults in the class. Archbishop Robert E Lucey will examine and officiate assisted by his secretary Fr Bernard Popp.
Twenty seven Gillespians donated blood at the Ft. Sam Houston center in San Antonio last Friday. The Fredericksburg Rotary Club sponsored the trip. Another trip is planned for Friday March 28 with requests to continue on page 6.
The Gillespie County Red Cross Fund drive began in Fredericksburg with a radio message by Dr Dor Brown, chairman of the radio committee. Gillespie County is assigned a $2,613 quota for this year with letters sent to non participants from the Community Chest drive. Letters include a self addressed stamp envelope for contributions or donors may leave money on deposit at local banks.
The fifth annual Cub Scout Kite Race will be Sunday at 1 30 p m in a vacant field near Cross Mountain Road outside the city. Cubs must enter with home built kites, five minute flights count for prizes, and judges will be independent. Visitors welcome with donations requested to cover race costs.
Fredericksburg automotive dealer Wm. Schroeder announced Saturday his candidacy for mayor in the April 1 city election. He faces Mayor Joe Molberg, while Ed Apelt joined Otto Schneider Sr and Gilbert Kaderli as the field for two city commissioner posts. Schroeder will unveil his platform in the weeks ahead.
The Ayr based Air Force Reserve unit seeks enlistments for Company C of the 830th Aviation Engineers. 1st Lt. Jarvis Wieser urges volunteers as Austin battalion officers outline plans in a courthouse meeting. 206 personnel are hoped to join to build and maintain air strips and provide security for fields.
The Hill Country Livestock Protective Association voted to recruit new members and hire a special ranger after a wave of cattle thefts. Alfred Cameron, president, noted current membership of about fifty and set 1 cent per acre yearly dues. Prospective members should contact Cameron or officers Enos H. Rode Ben H. Kneese and directors. The group, founded in 1941, previously employed a ranger and has offered a $500 reward for information leading to thieves, to be withdrawn when a new officer is hired. T. H. Wheelus Jr. of Llano attended and offered help to reactivate the local group.
Fredericksburg to hold a two day Pre Easter city wide clean up on March 27 and 28 announced by Mayor Joe Molberg. City trucks will collect refuse from curbside as residents cooperate to keep the city clean and reduce health hazards.
Victor B. Rogers a Fredericksburg attorney was found not guilty in 23rd District Court after an instructed verdict Friday afternoon. The defense motion followed admission that key testimony lacked corroboration. Jurors and officials listed. Local residents visited over the weekend.
Rev. G A Poehlmann and family spent Friday in San Antonio where he attended the Grace Lutheran Sanatorium Executive Board meeting. Plans are under way to complete a chapel dedicated to Dr C C Hein former Grace Lutheran pastor and founder of the Sanatorium.
Mrs W H Springall comes home Sunday after undergoing surgery in San Antonio last Wednesday.
The Wartburg Seminary Male Chorus of Dubuque Iowa will present a sacred music concert Monday March 1 at Holy Ghost Lutheran Church under Dr Ad bert A Jagnow. Thirty eight members from thirteen states including Marvin Ottmers will perform as ambassadors of good will with a free will offering invited.
Fredericksburg Jaycees announce a repeat performance of Charley's Aunt in the Public School Auditorium Saturday night at 8. The decision follows strong demand after last Friday's near-capacity show. Cast members include L. G. Petmecky, Werner Moehr, Jarvis Wieser, and others led by Mrs. Jarvis Wieser.
A savage tornado tore through Fayetteville Tennessee last Friday maiming and destroying 754 buildings in the 6000 resident city. Disaster workers marveled that only two people were killed in the disaster zone.
Dr Eugene R Kellersberger and wife Julia Lake Kellersberger visit the Hill Country to discuss world leprosy work at the Public School Auditorium Friday night March 7 at 7 30 pm The event is sponsored by the Presbyterian Church with cooperation from other churches Fredericksburg High School Band will play and a free will offering will aid leprosy work worldwide.
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