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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1950
Page
5
Ft. Worth Bankers meeting heard Dr. Harold Vagborg of San Antonio forecast Texas could support about 30 million people, roughly five times its then population, as agriculture and mineral resources remain underdeveloped.
Mrs. Vern B. Spiva spoke to the Fredericksburg Preschool Section about handling anxiety and hostility in children. She urged parents to avoid exposing kids to anxiety producing situations and to build self confidence while avoiding shaming fears.
On March 2 the Baptist Women's Missionary Society met at the church at 10:00 a m to observe Week of Prayer for Home Missions. The program named regions from Virginia to Panama with led devotionals by Mrs A H Bartholmae and a noon covered dish luncheon for twenty ladies.
Mr and Mrs Conrad Hartmann long-time residents of Mason and San Angelo observed their fortieth wedding anniversary in San Angelo on a Thursday. Married March 3, 1910 in Fredericksburg they have nine children and eleven grandchildren.
Mrs R G Striegler entertained the Kaffeekraenz club and guests at her home on Thursday afternoon. Attending were Mesdames W H Schaefer Emil Riley Theo Dietz Fred Mathisen Kermit Striegler and Miss Stella Jung. Iris centerpiece graced the dining table with help from Mrs Kermit Striegler Mrs Mathisen and Miss Bertha Weber.
State game wardens ended their fourth bird bombing for the year near Van Alstyne by detonating 222 dynamite bombs in a grove after driving crows to the site. About 55,000 birds were killed outright and 35,000 were wounded, with officials planning an even more intensive drive in 1951.
Monroe McDougall, a 29 year old disabled World War II veteran, and his wife move into the region’s first wheelchair friendly house on Franklin Street in South Heights. The 1550 square foot home, built under a government program, features ramps, wide doors, a large exercise room and a low shaving mirror, with half the construction cost borne by the VA.
James W. Herber, 20, son of Mr and Mrs Wilson C Herber of 311 E Centre St, has been promoted to Sergeant at Bolling AFB Washington DC. He enlisted in May 1948 and serves as Special Order Clerk in the Adjutant Office, 1100th ABG. He has a sister Goldine and a brother Franklin in Fredericksburg.
A B-36 crew bailed out near a British Columbia island after engine trouble. A signal fire lit by a cigarette lighter bought by a Texas crewman’s wife alerted rescuers, aiding the recovery of 17 crew members, including five Texans.
Otis Deaton, who taught music in a West Texas town thirty five years ago, finally received a $33 check for a $10 debt. He joked the extra $23 covered interest as the father repaid the old payment last week.
The Disabled American Veterans recovered a set of lost keys and a miniature Idento-Tag license tag for key rings, aiding the return of about 5,000 keys monthly from the national headquarters in Cincinnati. The program funds free rehabilitation services for disabled veterans and dependants.
Advertisement urges real estate agents to place vacancies for homes available to rent or purchase. Highlights quick posting, wide reach, and access to prospective tenants and buyers through the classifieds.
The bereaved family expresses heartfelt thanks for kindness and sympathy shown after the death of Christian Behrends. Special gratitude to Rev. O Lindenberg Dr Feller pallbearers Schaetter Funeral Home and for floral tributes and sympathy cards.
A revolutionary design promises a lighter snappier touch and speeds beyond prior models. The Fredericksburg Publishing Co unveils the Typewriter with over a dozen new typing aids and notable enhancements.
Walter Knoche announces a Red Cross fundraising program starring Bing Crosby at the Palace Theater Sunday and Monday nights March 19 and 20. He notes a new Red Cross flag flying over the theater during March membership drive.
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