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Newspaper

Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1949

Page

5

Welfare Workers Meet in City To Discuss Welfare Aid

Public Welfare workers from ten Fredericksburg area counties and nine from San Antonio convene for a two day staff meeting. Attending are Supervisors Albert O. Hensley and Mrs Clare Green, Field Representatives James B. Atlee and T Jay Babry, Seguin, and local supervisor J L Watson. They focus on improving help for clients of the State Department of Public Welfare.

Fredericksburg San Antonio Albert O. Hensley Clare Green James B. Atlee T. Jay Babry Seguin J. L. Watson

Charles J Jung Succumbs Rites Set Thursday

Charles J Jung, 83, dies at 4 00 a m on Wednesday March 30. Final rites are scheduled for Thursday March 31 at 10 and 10 30 a m at Schaetter Funeral Home and St Marys Church. Interment will follow at St Marys Cemetery.

Schaetter St. Mary’s Church Charles J. Jung Jung St. Mary's Cemetery

Red Cross A Necessity Here And Throughout The Nation

The article praises the Red Cross as an essential national service. It notes the organization aided over 24 000 flood and tornado victims in recent weeks and emphasizes nationwide preparedness and disaster response.

Red Cross Organized

Workers Asked to Report to Kirchhoff

All Red Cross roll call workers who have not yet reported to Mr. Almon Kirchhoff at the Chamber of Commerce office are asked to do so by the end of this week for final tabulation and report.

Red Cross Almon Kirchhoff Chamber of Commerce

Red Cross Support Urged to Meet 1949 County Quota

The article urges local support for the American Red Cross to reach a $2,046 1949 quota, noting the national organization’s quick disaster response and a recent safety effort at Camp Texlake near Austin. It appeals for donations at the Chamber of Commerce office to ensure readiness for fires or tornadoes.

American Red Cross National Red Cross Red Cross Mildred Craig Austin Camp Texlake Austin Red Cross Miss Craig Chamber of Commerce

PTA Holds Schools Of Instruction In Kerrville Comfort

Mrs H H Fricke attended a Kerrville school of instruction for PTA workers led by Mrs C R Larimer state vice president of the Texas Congress of Parents and Teachers. On Tuesday several named women attended a Comfort session taught by Mrs Larimer. In two months the Naval Air Training Command reports a perfect safety record after flying 150000 hours.

PTA Kerrville-Comfort H. H. Fricke Parent- Teacher Association Kerrville C. R. Larimer Houston Larimer Texas Congress of Parents and Teachers Milton Durst Alfred Crenwelge Felix Heep Alex Frantzen Henry Kuenemann Comfort Naval Air Training Command

Coin Box Placed in Library to Fund Encyclopedia Set

A coin receptacle is at Pioneer Memorial Library for donations toward purchasing an encyclopedia set. Contributions are also being accepted at the Standard office for donors who prefer to give there.

Pioneer Memorial Library

Girl Scout Campships Announced For Camp Texlake

A Girl Scout committee outlines six campships to Camp Texlake for summer sessions. Funds come from Council Leaders' Club Elgin Heimann and Dr Lorence Feller awarding three, one, and one campships respectively.

Camp Tex Leaders’ Club Elgin Heimann Lorence Feller Camp Texlake Austin Cameron Georgetown Llano Lockhart Taylor Burnet County Comal County Gillespie County Hays County Lampases Brenham Luling Rockdale Bastrop County Burleson County Fayette County Gonzales County Lee County San Saba County

Gibson Greeting Card Display At Fredericksburg Pub Co

A cheerful note invites a sick friend to enjoy the new Gibson greeting card display at the Fredericksburg Publishing Co. The complete selection features finest quality cards perfect for brightening a day.

Gibson Fredericksburg Publishing Co

Senior Scouts Appear Before Board Of Review

Thirty seven merit badges were awarded to members of the Fredericksburg Senior Scout Outfit by the Gillespie District board of review in the Boy Scout Hall Monday night. The reviewing board included Joe Petsch, Werner Klier, and Werner Moehr, with Gilbert Kaderli absent. Tommy Mann and Lloyd Durst passed merit badge exams, Hugo Walter advanced to Life rank, and Erwin Simon, Corwin Anderegg, Douglas Reichenau, J. T. Jones and Ira Rech achieved Star rank. The board will review merit badge applicants from Stonewall and Lions Club troops on a night to be designated next week.

Fredericksburg Gillespie Joe Petsch Werner Klier Werner Moehr Gilbert Kaderli Tommy Mann Lloyd Durst Hugo Walter Erwin Simon Corwin Anderegg Douglas Reichenau J. T. Jones Ira Rech Board of Review Stonewall and Lions Club

Lochte Storage Company Honored on Crowley Corral Broadcast

The Lochte Storage and Commission Company, noted local merchants, will receive a special tribute over KABC San Antonio on Friday April 1 during the Crowley Corral program airing 6:45 to 7:00 a m.

Lochte Storage and Commssion Company KABC San Antonio

City Radio Debuts RCA Record Playing System Display

Alfred Duecker of City Radio and Electric Co announced this week a new RCA Victor system featuring distortion free play and an automatic center-hole record changer. The compact non breakable vinyl discs play up to 12 inch standard records and promise realistic tone with no wear or storage concerns. City Radio and Electric displays these models for customers seeking a new listening experience.

Alfred Duecker City Radio and Electric Company RCA Victor City Radio and Electric

Radio and phonograph development lecture invitation

Citizens are invited to visit and hear the latest in radio and phonograph development presented for general interest. Speakers will demonstrate new devices and discuss potential applications.

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Help Those Who Seek Homes Advertise Vacancies

Local housing ads encourage readers to advertise available rental units and room vacancies. The notice urges landlords to post details for seekers, including location, price, and contact information.

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The State Department of Public Welfare City Radio & Electric Co RCA Victor Records Kelvinator Big Frozen Food Chest Kallenberg Schroeder Ernc Heimann Wm. Schroeder Velma Burrier Kirchhoff Area Council Girl Scout Organization West 18Th St Texlake Mr. Heimann City Radio RCA Bill’s Liquor Store Harper-Fredericksburg Road Bill Voigt Willys Station Wagon Jeep Fredericksburg, Texas Randy Andy Kimbell’s Pepsi - Cola
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