Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Fredericksburg Standard in Fredericksburg, Texas

We have 22,786,314 pages in Texas

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1951

Page

5

Residence Permits Filed in Fredricksburg This Week

A residence by Ja job Roeder on Fulton Street, estimated at 4000 dollars, topped the Fredricksburg building permits for the past week. Other permits include Louis Pyka of 210 West College adding a bedroom for 1000 dollars and Herman Evers of 110 East Orchard constructing a double garage for 375000 dollars.

Ja_job Roeder Fulton Street Fredericksburg Louis Pyka W. College Herman Evers E. Orchard

Pull off the Road to Change a Flat

Driver warns that stopping away from the shoulder to fix a tire can be dangerous and life threatening. The message stresses choosing a safe spot and using warning signals to prevent traffic incidents.

Lumbermen Return From Convention in Texas

Mr and Mrs Lorenzo Bading attended the 65th annual convention of the Lumberman s Association of Texas in Galveston reporting an enjoyable educational week. Speakers included Congressman Ed Gossett and Harrison Wood. He highlighted the Home Show in San Antonio May 2 to 6 and urged readers to attend.

Lorenzo Bading Lumberman’s Association of Texas Galveston Bading Ed. Gossett 13Th Harrison Wood Texas Lumberman’s Association San Antonio

Public School Primary Grades Program May 9 at 7 45 PM

Public School will present grades 2 3 4 and 5 in a program on Wednesday May 9 at 7 45 PM in the Public School Auditorium. Opal Pitz supervises the production with Goldilocks and the Three Bears cast led by Carolyn Ann Birk Kenneth Mueller Sharon Ann Virden and Jeanette Jost.

Opal Pitz Janey Schmidt Mary Travis Langehennig Boy Blue W. C. Westerfeldt

Mrs Meta Meyers Visits Then Plans Chicago Return

Mrs Meta Meyers of Zion City Chicago visits relatives for two weeks and plans to return home near Chicago on Friday. She was formerly Miss Meta Hohenberger of this area.

Meta Meyers Zion City Chicago Meyers Meta Hohenberger Here

Traffic accidents show widespread law violations say council

The National Safety Council notes that in nearly every traffic crash one or more laws are broken by drivers, pedestrians, or both, highlighting common risk factors and enforcement needs across incidents.

The National Safety Council

PTA Conference Revered as Most Successful Event in Kerrville

The seventh district Texas Congress of Parents and Teachers annual spring conference in Kerrville drew praise as the most successful yet. Local Kerrville units and county council arranged sessions with state PTA officials and notable speakers including Dr Bernice Moore and Rev Walter Kerr. Many local members attended, and life memberships were awarded to Mrs Walter Knoche and Rev Walter Kerr. Several attendees earned certificates in parliamentary procedure preschool study and Red Cross first aid.

Texas Congress of Parents and Teachers Kerrville PTA Walter Knoche W. H. Schaefer Milton Durst Norman Dietel Alfred Cameron W. C. Westerfeldt Karl Hartmann Fredericksburg Parent-Teacher Association Walter Kerr H. G. Stinnett Bernice Moore Red Cross Eugene Hannemann Edgar Klett Max Schneider Alfred Hennig Lorenz Bading Raymond O¢estreich Fred Mathisen Robert Walter Wesley Gold Harry Itz Henry Joseph Vern Spiva Jr Laure Wells Hans Hannemann Erwin Anderegg Hayden Osbourn Dor Brown

Married Couples Today Have Longer Life Expectancy

Austin Texas health officer Dr George W Cox says marrying in 1951 offers brighter prospects for healthier longer lives. He cites immunizations, blood tests before marriage, and maternal blood screening to prevent congenital syphilis as key protections for families and children.

Austin Texas George W. Cox Cox

Beneficial Rain in Post Oak Section Aids Crops

A Wednesday rainfall blessed the Post Oak area improving crops and range while livestock recover. The Progress Club met April 26 with strong attendance. president Milton Scharnhorst led, and secretary Frank Stieler read minutes. Several local residents attended events in Fredericksburg and Fredericksburg, and a family trip to Austin occurred over the weekend.

Post Oak Neighborhood Progress Club Milton Scharnhorst Harrison Frank Stieler Werner Rech Ewald Rech Kurt Otto Sultemeier Herman Deike Clayton Scharnhorst Frederickbsurg Karl Petermann Jerry Wayne Willie Rech O. C. Raeke Fredericksburg Joe Novian Austin Dora Shipp Barbara Ann

Beard growth fines target San Saba rodeo applicants

In San Saba every male not growing a beard by April 15 faces a $1 fine with a second $1 fine on May 1 for those who still shave. The plan aims to boost community participation in the annual Jaycee rodeo with prizes for the fanciest and longest beards.

San Saba

Reunion of Battle-Weary Brothers Reunited in Japan

Two brothers of the 2nd Division, Rayburn and Hubert Penrod, finally met in Nagoya Japan with help from the American Red Cross. They shared stories and guitars during a three day visit while Rayburn recovered in a U S Army hospital and Hubert waited for return to the United States. Both families are in Illinois Texas and Indiana with spouses and children named.

Japan American Red Cross Nagoya Pfe Rayburn W. Penrod Bellmont Illinois Hubert T. Penrod Fredericksburg Korea Red Cross Hubert Osaka General Hospital Rayburn Normandy Utah Beach 13Th Corps Elbe River Griffin Indiana Mable Bernice Hubert, Jr Texas Pfc DeKalb Agricultural Association Mt. Carmel

Rules Guide Safe Play On Field And Road

The National Safety Council urges motorists and pedestrians to know and follow traffic laws to prevent deadly accidents. Officials emphasize rules structure to minimize harm and promote safety for all road users.

National Safety Council

Also Mentioned on This Page

Elmo Baeth San Angelo Franklin Loth Austin Street Powefi Buick Ater LLM REICK Hill Country Implement Company East Main Fredericksburg, Texas Hoengsong Quality Cash Grocery Pher Food Crystal City Delca Alaska Gerber’s del Monte Maxwell House
Search Courier

Search the Fredericksburg Standard Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Fredericksburg Standard?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication