Farmer Boys Baseball League Formed With Six Teams
A Farmer Boys baseball league was organized Wednesday night March 15 at Seipp's Hall. Six teams will participate Harper Listerdale Albert Stonewall Enderlin Feed Store and Seipp's. Easter Sunday April 9 was set as opening league play. Next meeting is April 5 in Seipp's Hall.
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Farmer Boys Baseball League
Seipp’s
Harper, Listerdale
Albert
Stonewall
Enderlin Feed Store
Harper and Sisterdale
Hill Country League
Stonewall Pirates
Albert, Enderlin Feed Store
Fredericksburg
W. A. Cottle
Harper
Andrew Lindig
Martin Marquardt
Listerdale
The
Loop
Seipp
City Softball League Sets 1950 Meeting in Seipp's Hall
The City Softball League will hold its organization meeting for 1950 in Seipp's Hall on Friday night March 24 at 8 p m. Fred Dietel president urges all teams interested in joining the league to attend.
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Seipp’s
Fred Dietel
Number 13 Doesn’t Frighten This Man
Beaumont Joe Hulgan is not superstitious. After his car license plates ended in 13 last year he wrecked his car costing 113 dollars. Last week he received 1950 tags ending in 13 again.
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Beaumont
Joe Hulgan
Maple Sugar and Rubber Sap From Trees
Oklahoma fact notes that maple sugar and rubber originate from trees. It also states Oklahoma City is the state capital and shares the state name.
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Oklahoma
Oklahoma City
Prince Of Peace Show At Palace In Cinecolor
The Prince of Peace comes to the Palace Theatre for a two day engagement April 5 and 6. Acclaimed by clergy and laypeople for its non sectarian presentation the 2 5 million Hallmark production tells the life of Jesus with 300 cast and Ginger Prince star the film features Wichita Mountains Oklahoma scenery and a symphony score with 80 voice Hallelujah Choir.
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Palace Theatre
Jesus
Wichita
Oklahoma
Hallelujah
Ginger Prince
Shrine Carnival Set In Kerrville for Hill Country
The First Annual Hill Country Shrine Charity Carnival will run April 3 to 8 at Antler Stadium Kerrville. Don Franklin Shows present a range of rides including a boat ride and Mile-a-minute Caterpillar. Proceeds benefit Hill Country Shrine Club civic projects led by Jim Duke with daily town dedications.
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Antler Stadium
Kerrville
Jim Duke
Don Franklin
Texas
Hill Country
Gillespie County Fair
Junction
Kendall County Fair
Boerne
San Antonio
Zwiener to Attend Optometric Convention in Dallas
Dr. and Mrs. Leon F Zwiener will attend the Golden Jubilee convention of the Texas Optometric Association at the Baker Hotel Dallas from March 26 to 28. He will resume his practice on Wednesday March 29.
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Leon F. Zwiener
The
Texas Optometric Association
Baker Hotel
Dallas
Zwiener
Left side of a boat defined as port in nautical terms
The port side is the left side of a vessel when facing from stern toward the bow. This standard orientation helps sailors distinguish left and right at sea.
Ransleben High Shines In Poultry And Livestock Judging
Fredericksburg FFA members led by Wilbert Ransleben dominated at a Southwest Texas State Teachers College invitational contest in San Marcos. Ransleben earned top individual in poultry judged. Victor Meier high among locals. the Fredericksburg team placed second in sweepstakes with Austin High first and Kerrville third.
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Wilbert Ransleben
Fredericksburg
FFA
Alwin Ransleben
Southwest Texas State Teachers College
San Marcos
Victor Meier
Lothar Meier
Wilbert
Victor
Clifton Fiedler
Flint Immel
Ronald Immel
Tommy Immel
Eric Eckhardt
Otto Eckhardt
Eric
Donald Dittmar
Elroy Behrends
Austin High
Kerrville
Joe Tatum
FHS
Fitzsimmons Ranch
Llano
Tarleton State College
Stephenville
Swift & Co
Rio Vista Dairy Farms
San Antonio
Fredericksburg High School
A & M College
Morris joins race for Texas lieutenant governor
State Senator G. C. Morris of Greenville 37 year old attorney announced his candidacy for lieutenant governor He pledged an active campaign to reach every Texas community and proposed stock reorganization and simplification of state government to preserve services without new taxes Morris served seven months as Acting Lieutenant Governor and has 16 years in the Texas Legislature including eight in the House and eight in the Senate
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G. C. ‘Morris
Greenville
Sen
Morris
Texas
Senate
Allan Shivers
House
Gibson Greeting Card Line Delights Fredericksburg Fans
Fredericksburg Publishing Co introduces a new line of Gibson cards aimed at brightening friends who are under the weather. The cheerful designs feature playful messages and warm wishes to lift spirits.
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Gibson
Fredericksburg Publishing Co
Fredericksburg and Gillespie County Farm League Forms
Summer plans bring about ten teams in Gillespie County including Giants Stonewall Pi rates Hill Country League and Fredericksburg High School Hillbillies St Marys Indians with American Legion Junior League likely. Giants prepare for April 2 opener against Seguin while Hillbillies seek district experience before Lampasas meets April 28 29 and April 15 track meet in Lampasas.
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Fredericksburg
Gillespie County
Farmer Boys League
Giants
Stonewall Pirates
Stonewall
Albert
Harper
Federicksburg High School Hillbillies
St. Mary's Indians
American Legion
Billies
Jones
Fair Park
Alamo Heights
San Antonio
Lampasas
William Delz Sees World With U S Navy
William F. Delz seaman USN of Fredericksburg Texas visited two continents in February while serving on destroyer USS Goodrich attached to the Sixth Fleet. The Goodrich joined large Mediterranean maneuvers and called at Augusta Sicily Cyprus Corfu and Benghazi offering liberty and recreation for all hands.
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William F. Delz
USN
Fredericksburg
Texas
USS
Goodrich
Sixth Fleet
Mediterranean
Augusta
Sicily
Cyprus
Corfu
Greece
Benghazi
North Africa
Male Ostriches Sit On Eggs To Hatch In Kenya Farm
On a Kenyan ostrich farm male birds take turns incubating eggs and caring for hatchlings. The practice highlights male parental roles in avian reproduction and the farm’s breeding program.
Knopp Receives New Contract At St. Marys High School
Coach Anthony Knopp was awarded a new contract by St. Marys High School at a trustee meeting. He will teach in the high school and head the sports program for 1950 51 with Sisters of Divine Providence and Msgr F X Wolf overseeing religious instruction. A new hardwood floor in St Josephs Hall will allow basketball return next season as Knopp prepares his Indian hardball team for further games.
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Anthony Knopp
St. Mary’s High School
F. X. Wolf
Sisters of Divine Providence
Henry Hirsch Jr
Knopp
Msgr. Wolf
Bodo Galle
R. Logan
St. Joseph’s Hall
Cherry Springs Triumph in Extra Inning Softball Thriller
The Cherry Springs and Crabapple grammar teams played to a 23 all tie after nine innings on Friday March 17 with Cherry Springs winning 30 28 in extras. Kenneth Kothe led Cherry Springs with the most runs while Eldon Feller topped Crabapple with five runs and home runs by Eldon Feller and Jackie Goehmann.
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Cherry Springs
Crabapple Grammar
Cherry Spring
Kenneth Kothe
Eldon Feller
Crabapple
Gladys Ann Feller
Jackie Goehmann
David Sagebiel
Albert Ristau
R. K. Rode
Terrier delays $325000 college project at East Texas State
A fox terrier fell into a 32 foot foundation hole at East Texas State College delaying a $325000 construction job for over an hour. The dog was rescued by its owner who fashioned a grappling hook from boards and wire to haul it out safely.
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Commerce
East Texas State College
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