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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1950
Page
5
The New Parker 51 pens will be on display at Federicksburg Publishing Co showcasing their performance record. The feature highlights smooth writing and modern design appealing to writers and collectors.
The Western Auto Associate Store announces a big re opening sale with free prizes. Events run Saturday May 13 with registrations on Friday and Saturday May 12 and 13.
Sale notice for a gray 1939 Chevrolet Tudor with new paint and good motor and tires. Upholstery described as very clean. See at Evening Motor Sales. phone 66.
The Texas District of the American Lutheran Church completed the purchase of Mirror Lake Camp near Kerrville 10 miles southwest on Turtle Creek road. The 44.9 acre site was bought from B. C. Parsons and Frances M. Alexander. Rev. C. N. Roth and Dr. W. A. Silkes oversaw the closing with funds also from Fredericksburg congregations Holy Ghost Bethany and Zions for summer Bible camps and youth activities.
The Fredericksburg fire siren, in use since 1924 to summon volunteers, was moved from the old bell tower to the roof of the new fire station and municipal building. The old bell was removed and saved for posterity, to be set in a niche at the station.
Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Fricke attended the National Peanut Council gathering in Sulphur Springs West Virginia and stayed at the Greenbriar Hotel during the event.
Rocky Hill farmer and ranchman Harvey Moellering say he will raise more chickens and turkeys after shooting a six foot chicken snake found in his poultry houses. He discovered the snake during a rain hail storm while it devoured a turkey egg and he saved the egg before ending the snake.
Mr and Mrs Paul Lange announce the purchase of the former Do-Drop Inn later known as Pauls Chicken n Chips on the San Antonio Highway from Mrs Emma Filter They had taken over the lease in March and operated a week before a fire gutted the building Reconstruction is underway with a reopening date to appear next week
The Freedom Forum at Harding College Searcy Arkansas drew 110 men from across the United States. Dr George S Benson Harding College president opened and closed the event urging defense of constitutional government and free enterprise against collectivist trends.
The Gillespie County Chapter of the American Red Cross reports 357 members and $642.50 in contributions from its 1950 Membership Drive. Dr. Dor W. Brown, Membership Chairman, says the chapter has not reached its goal but thanks donors for supporting Red Cross services and urges continued individual contributions.
An audit of Gillespie County records for 1949 is begun by Balser and Davidson under a $450 base fee plus $25 per diem. Ordered by the prior Grand Jury, this is the first countywide audit since about 1934 and will cover all county and precinct offices.
Local paper urges readers to place vacancy notices and rental listings to help people find homes. Advertisers can submit details on available apartments houses or rooms for rent to assist families and individuals seeking housing options.
Folks who failed to secure souvenir demi tasse cups and saucers from the Easter Fires Observance last month can now buy them at Fredericksburg businesses that handled the sales. A new shipment of cups, saucers, and plates arrived and limited quantities remain.
Gainesville residents filled the hometown venue to support the community circus as it kicked off its 1950 season. The local troupe, born 21 years ago from debt relief efforts, grew into a show rivaling professional productions, with all performers known to locals as friends and relatives. The season will include several out of town performances.
Luke, identified as the author of a New Testament book, was also a physician. His dual role links medical knowledge with early Christian writing and evangelistic work.
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