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Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1950

Page

3

Pioneer showcases AA-84 freezer refrigerator by Wes ghouse

Pioneer Furniture Company displays the AA-84 freezer refrigerator from Westinghouse Electric Appliance Vision. The 8.3 cubic foot unit features a full width Freeze Chest for 46 pounds plus 13 pounds extra ice storage, a meat keeper, a humidrawer, and space for 12 quarts of milk.

Wesghouse Electric Pioneer Rniture Company Erner Klier Klier Pioneer Furniture Company Westinghouse

Ad Copy Urges Help with Troubles via Want Ad

A brief notice promises relief with a Want Ad service and urges readers to call the provided number 40 for assistance.

Dot Cathey and Victor Arlitt to wed in April

Engagement and upcoming marriage of Dorothy Jo Cathey and Victor B. Arlitt announced in Hamilton. The ceremony is set for April 16 at 6 30 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church Hamilton. Cathey is Hamilton High School alumna and Hamilton National Bank employee. Arlitt is son of Bruno and Mrs Arlitt of Fredericksburg, a Washam Appliance Company worker, Hamilton, and a World War II veteran.

Hamilton Dorothy Jo Cathey Victor B. Arlitt St. John’s Lutheran Church Miss Cathey Hamilton High School Hamilton National Bank Mr. Arlitt Bruno Arlitt Fredericksburg Washam Appliance Company FHS

souvenir demi tasse cups offered for Cross Mountain pageant

Almon Kirchhoff chamber of commerce secretary announces a sample demi tasse souvenir cup for this year's pageant. cups arriving around April first. reservations may be made now at his office.

Almon Kirchhoff Chamber of Commerce

Texas Gains 600000 Cotton Acres Under 1950 Program

Washington and Texas farmers will be allowed to plant 600000 more acres of cotton than initially permitted under the 1950 crop support plan. The large acreage cut had drawn sharp criticism from Texas farmers.

Washington Texas

Stonewall Community Club Announces March 31 Meeting

The Stonewall Community Club will meet Friday March 31 at the school. All members are urged to attend. A donkey basketball game is set for Friday night March 24 at 8 p m in the Stonewall gym with donkeys wearing rubber shoes. A Farmer Boys Hard Ball team is organized with Howard Cravens as president B H Eckert secretary treasurer and Reuben Ruebsahm manager. The boys had their first practice Sunday.

Stonewall Farmer Boys Howard Cravens B. H. Eckert Reuben Ruebsahm Howard Craven and Sons Hubert Klein San Antonio Arkansas Travelers Mason J. O. Tanner and Sons J. O. Tanner Jr Emilie Nielsen Anita Ottmers Marilyn Klein Evelyn Nebgen Marie Schumpelt Sylvia Welch Patsy Dan Andrew Nielsen Bandera Adolph Burg Hilmar Eckert Clemens Wuest Raymond Wuest Ewald Ottmers Gillespie and Blanco County

County Funds Amid Highway Ledger Figures Listed

The finance page details county fund balances across multiple accounts including Jury fund 1770.27, road and bridge 22270.51, general county 5919.39, courthouse and jail 4246.48, special road tax 13179.24, highway fund 17394.09, airport sinking 15131.02, airport construction 804.74, interest and sinking 7774.39, es crow 4942.98, lateral road 17100, federal aid airport 16638.09, and officer salary 226.86.

General

County plan aims for broad farm and community boost

The drive outlines cooperation with agricultural agencies to expand soil conservation, crops, livestock, marketing, and market liaison. It seeks meat processing, tannery aid, farmer markets, tourism, permanent residents, roads, rail access, hunting and fishing, industrial surveys, records, and services to churches and schools. It also invites countywide membership with flexible dues and assigns internal and external roles.

Fair Association

Classified Ads Offer Clean Attics and Purses Help

A brief classified notice promotes affordable ads and services to clear cluttered attics and save money. It urges readers to call a number for details and potential deals.

Neffendorf Named VP of Texas Water and Sewage Association

Alfred Neffendorf, superintendent of Fredericksburg water and sewer, was named first vice president of the Texas Water and Sewage Association at the annual Texas A and M short course. The event drew 512 attendees as 562 water systems operate with certified personnel.

Alfred Neffendorf Fredericksburg Water and Sewage Department Texas Water and Sewage Association Texas A & M College George Cox Yel Stephens Ft. Worth Neffendorf Henry Harvill San Benito B. A. Crocker

Hospital patients undergo tonsillectomies this week

In the past week in local hospitals the following underwent operations: Elmira Ottmers daughter of Elmer Ottmers, Bernice Birck daughter of Emil Birck, Mrs. M. C. Busley, Mrs. Joe Roeder, Mrs. Fitzhugh Lee, Gus A. Friedrich, Mrs. Walter Durst Jr., Mrs. Rafael A. San Miguel, Edwin Wei rich, Mrs. Edmund Reed, and Royce Beyer all had tonsillectomies.

Elmira Ottmers Elmer Ottmers Bernice Birck Emil Birck M. C. Busley Joe Roeder Fitzhugh Lee Gus A. Friedrich Walter Durst Jr Rafel A. San Migel Edwin Weirich Edmund Reed Royce Beyer

Trip Delayed In Trip To Colorado

A couple and another man traveling from San Antonio to Denver were delayed for hours in Fredericksburg after state Highway Patrolmen Lawrence and Carey arrested them on multiple charges. Police pursued a car speeding 85 mph near Cherry Spring and stopped it eight miles before Mason. The driver faced charges of excessive speed no operator license and driving on the wrong side of the road and paid $65 in fines and costs. The other man was fined $15 for drunkenness. the woman faced no charges. The two men were released and continued their trip.

San Antonio Denver Colorado Fredericksburg Lawrence Carey Here Mason Cherry Spring

Sims to Speak on Red Cross Friday Night

George Sims superintendent of the Fredericksburg Hospital and Clinic will speak Friday night March 24 at 6 15 p m over station KNAF on the Red Cross program for the relief effort.

Sims RED Cross George Sims Fredericksburg Hospital KNAF

Personalized napkins for event by Fredericksburg Publishing

Package includes napkins printed with the bride and groom's names. Fredericksburg Publishing Company offers a customized wedding favor option to add a personal imprint for the couple.

Fredericksburg Publishing Company

Frontier Party Set At FHS On March 31

The Fredericksburg Hi School Band and Pep Squad host a Frontier Party on Friday night March 31 at 8 p m in the auditorium with the public invited. The event closes with a yearly dance funded by Mr and Mrs Wm Schroeder in appreciation of the band and pep squad. Subsequent Public School events include Easter Holidays April 7 to 10 and a May schedule with a Junior-Senior Prom on May 5 and a Senior Trip May 12-14.

Fredericksburg Wm. Schroeder

Camporee Set For Gillespie County Boy Scouts

The Gillespie County Boy Scout District schedules its spring camporee for April 21 and 22 in Stonewall along the Pedernales River. Tyrus Cox chairs the district, with Walter Jack Barnes directing activities. All county troops are invited. contests will align with Second Class requirements.

Gillespie County Boy Scout District Tyrus Cox Cox Stonewall Pedernales Walter Jack Barnes

School Exam Schedule May Events Listed

The list shows 19 Elementary School Examinations from May 17 to 19. High School Examinations run May 18 and 19. Baccalaureate Services are set for May 21 and Commencement Exercises on May 23.

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Dot Cathey Victor Arlitt Cross Mountain American Red Cross Community Chest Treasury Community Chest Board of Governors The American National Red Cross Executive Chapter Freedman Shelby Shoes Ladies Oxfords Stonewall Community Club James Eckert Frank E. Gimlett Joliet, Ill Kathryn Masters Water Assn IN the Hospital Fastman Kodak Camera Kilman Studio N. Adams Frontier Party Fredericksburg, Texas Westinghouse Laundromat
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