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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1950
Page
5
Cub Scouts of Den 5 and their mother Mrs Milton Gerhard met at Bruce Kowert's home Thursday. They walked to Kilman Studio where Mr Kilman demonstrated photo printing in his dark room using images taken at a prior meeting. The Cubs returned to the Kowert residence for closing refreshments.
Senator Wardlaw Lane of Cen ter was chosen by the Senate as president pro tempore just before the special session adjourned. This title makes him acting Lieutenant Governor, and with Governor Shivers out of state this week Lane serves as the chief executive.
Work begins on exterior remodeling of the Security State Bank building with brick and stone veneer and a new Main Street entrance. Owner Arthur Stehling expects 60 days to finish. Architect is Leo M J Dielman of San Antonio. construction superintendents Emil Scherer and Albert Kraus. Interior redecorating was completed last fall.
The Louis Jordan Post American Legion hall on East Ufer Street was authorized for hollow tile construction at the March meeting. Building committee members include Alfred Neffendorf chair and Robert Klingelhoefer Felix Wilke Chester Cordes Werner H Meyer Weimar Hein and Max O Reinbach. The Post also voted to co sponsor the July Race meet with the Fair Association on July 14 1950 and urged members to mail new addresses to Adjutant Vincent Knopp within 30 days.
One hundred Junior Red Cross gift boxes are packed and ready for shipment to Europe this week. The boxes include toothbrushes toothpaste soap cloths pencils and small writing pads with potential games or personal items. They’re assembled by local schools and Girl Scouts with markings for contributing groups and shipped under the American Junior Red Cross program. Since 1945 to 1949 over two million boxes have been sent to 32 countries to promote goodwill and understanding.
Studebaker Champion with overdrive posted the best fuel economy in the Mobil Grand Canyon economy run, achieving 26.55 mpg over 751 miles. The field averaged 22.07 mpg. Commander and Land Cruiser also competed, with all Studebakers outperforming the field. The test ran February 15–16 across varied terrain from Los Angeles to the Grand Canyon and Death Valley under AAA rules.
An unrehearsed hit and run staged during a police training exercise fooled a tourist couple in a park. The shocked witnesses gave statements before learning the driver was FBI Agent Tom Neal and the bystander turned out to be Rev. M. O. Cheek of Waco.
The Texas State Penitentiary at Huntsville was constructed in 1849, marking an early expansion of state penal facilities and the region’s colonial-era corrections system.
The Gillespie County Chapter American Red Cross is thanked for monthly cookie donations to Brooke Medical Center in San Antonio. Miss Leona A. Rau and Mrs. Marigold Stringer relay appreciation from men in Army hospitals who enjoyed January and February treats and party prizes.
Attorney General Price Daniel and assistants travel to Washington for a Supreme Court hearing on Texas ownership of offshore submerged lands. Oral arguments focus on whether the Court will hear new evidence or decide the case solely on pleadings. Daniel seeks to introduce evidence. the Justice Department opposes.
Near Huntsville a grove of the world’s largest Magnolia trees stands famed for their size and prolific growth patterns attracting researchers and visitors. Local enthusiasts note the trees’ remarkable girth and age as a regional landmark.
All classes of motor vehicle licenses expire April 1 and 1950 plates must be attached by then. A 20 percent penalty applies to late licenses unless an affidavit declares the vehicle has not been operated after March. Tax Assessor Wm. M. Petmecky will keep his office open March 30 and 31 for convenience.
San Angelo reports Ray Willoughby elected president of the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association. In 1944 he led the Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers Association. A longtime cattleman, he becomes the first to helm both groups, signaling an official end to past rivalries.
Owners must present the Certificate of Title and last year's registration receipt to buy new plates. Paperwork helps avoid delays as plates may not be issued without them. Registration fees remain the same as last year for all car and truck classes.
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