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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1950
Page
11
Fredericksburg Independent School District officials urge voters to approve a bond on April 1 to fund expanded facilities. Enrollments have risen from 350 to 900 since 1930, straining classrooms, especially in elementary grades, with plans for a new gymnasium, primary building and additional rooms to accommodate future growth.
Drouth slows planting as spring arrives in Doss. Farmers report little crop progress with some corn stands and oats largely harvested by a green bug. Easter Pageant shifts Doss Scout meeting to April 1. those confirmed April 2 will be excused.
Harpers continued report notes illness and recovery in the community. Lizzie Inscore returns from Fredericksburg hospital after pneumonia. Several couples visit relatives in Kerrville Helton and San Antonio, while others attend a Pentecostal convention in St. Louis. Families share health updates and cordial weekend visits among J. L. Farris Dr. and Mrs. J. Birt Sr.
Keidel's Drug Store offers a jar of Black Hawk Ointment to treat eczema tetter ringworm athletes foot prickly heat poison oak and other skin irritations with a guarantee. Price 60c and 1.00.
The San Antonio Public Library preserves the world’s largest collection of circus memorabilia. The archive showcases posters, programs, costumes, and artifacts reflecting the history of sideshow and circus entertainment.
Al ternates James Baethge and Dennis Lange named for the National Jamboree in Valley Forge Pennsylvania with June dates. Mr and Mrs Willie Rosenbusch and son Levy visited San Antonio last weekend.
Gangers grocery in Galveston claims to be the oldest grocery in Texas and the third oldest in the United States based on its long operating history.
Governor Allan Shivers proclaims the week of April 18 as the first Texas Industrial Week. The Texas Manufacturers Association outlines a program to highlight the importance of industry and commerce to the state during that period.
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