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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1950
Page
7
Four children were born in local hospitals this week. A girl arrived March 23 to Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Winters. Three boys followed on March 22 to Mr. and Mrs. Felix Pyka, March 25 to Mr. and Mrs. Victor Pressler, and March 28 to Mr. and Mrs. Chester Klein.
A demonstration of the Parker "51" fountain pens to be shown by the Federicksburg Publishing Co. The display highlights a blend of classic dry writing and smooth wet ink effects.
In the past week in local hospitals several patients underwent procedures including tonsilectomies for Alton Bruns Alvin Bindseil Robert Ruegner Emil Kasper Leland Hollmark Christian Strackbein Susie Staudt and Larry Feuge son of Lorenz Feuge Gerald Kunz son of Edmund Kunz fractured his arm in an accident on March 23.
Local shop in Fredericksburg prints customized large barbecue napkins. Customers can order napkins imprinted with personal names or messages. Availability at the Fredericksburg toolishag Co. includes bulk options for events and gifts.
The Gillespie County Red Cross reports 256 contributions totaling 519.00 toward the drive led by Dr. Dor W. Brown. Though short of the goal, organizers expect more gifts before the drive ends as April is identified as a month of disasters and Red Cross readiness. Contributions can be sent to Gillespie County Red Cross in Fredericksburg, Texas.
A century of photography highlights is displayed at the George Eastman House in Rochester New York. The exhibit traces 110 years of image making at the world photo graphic center.
Otto Schumann was named Outstanding Farmer or Rancher for 1949 by the Gillespie County Soil Conservation District board. Marvin J. Wiemers was chosen as Outstanding Veteran Agricultural Student, with Meusebach Creek and Pilot Knob groups highlighted for conservation work. April planting and fertilizing of legumes are advised, with emphasis on spring work and planning for summer ranges.
In Houston an investigation found 362 Harris County special deputy constables holding gun commissions. The shooter was one of them, but the incident was not official business. Consequently all special commissions are canceled.
A Sunday party at Willie Roeder’s White Oak home drew over 200 guests from Fort Worth San Antonio Harper Kerrville and Fredericksburg. The event honored Roeder known as butch er Willie for his ranching and horse breeding career and featured a pork barbecue and games. Nearby, the Hitzfeld family suffered a home fire near Stonewall prompting neighborly aid as winds damaged lamb crops and goats in Harper and Stonewall counties.
A leading county peach grower said he has not yet smudged his crop and doubts he will this year. When asked if smudging in a high wind would help, he noted past attempts and believed it had been beneficial in earlier years.
Gainesville Texas is nicknamed the City of 100000 Trees reflecting its urban forestry heritage and community green space initiative. The designation highlights local pride in tree planting and civic environmentally minded programs.
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