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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1947
Page
8
Entomologists from A M say one pound of DDT sprayed with 25 gallons of water treats about 25 head of cattle. Spraying boosts beef weight by about 80 pounds per 25 cattle, and frequent applications may be needed after rains. The piece urges countywide participation to curb infestations and notes a Kansas trial where full participation reduced flies.
The Albert singing club met Thursday night at Pehl's Hall with several Fredericksburg men attending. Gesangverein performed songs and refreshments followed. Dancing continued late as Mr and Mrs Werner Schumann and family visited. Two Fredericksburg students, Eric Richard Berg and Harry Charles Stiehl Jr., will graduate from the University of Texas College of Arts and Sciences on June 2.
Stonewall High School students present Look Who's Here a three act farce at Weinheimer Hall Friday May 16 at eight oclock Admission 30c Graduation exercises follow. Sunday May 18 school closing at Weinheimer Hall children program starts two oclock with a Stonewall vs Ingram baseball game and an American Eagles dance barbecue for dinner and supper A cordial welcome to all. Hard Ball team defeats Listerdale 12 to 9 Friday summary. Sewing Club met at Mrs Herbert Haas with needlework and refreshments. next meeting May 15 at Mrs Kermit Hahnes home.
Friday night May 2 Doss School hosted a 42 party for parents of Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts. Prizes were awarded after seven games with Mrs Edgar Geistweidt taking first for ladies and Harold Strackbein securing the consolation for men. Cookies sandwiches and punch served to about 60 guests as both groups enjoyed the gathering.
The Non-denominational Men's Bible Class gathered at El Rancho Theater in Harper for a 10 a.m. meeting with plans to start at 9 20 each Sunday. Pastors from various denominations will lead, with Rev. B. E. Breihan and Rev. Heerman taking turns on specific Sundays.
Willow City students held a Friday closing program before a full house as heat nears a long vacation. Teachers and pupils, including Aileen Althaus and Virginia Lee, spent the weekend with local families. Mr and Mrs W L Green of San Antonio joined the visit with Mr and Mrs N H Greathouse.
Dudley Althaus of Fredericksburg buys four purebred Aberdeen Angus cows from the Texas Angus Ranch in Austin Texas.
Electric ranges are offered for sale at Moritz Electrical Works located at 710 West San Antonio Street. The listing highlights modern electric models and in-store availability for customers shopping for home kitchen upgrades.
Albert County rancher Henry O. Wilke reports a two year old cross between a sheep and goat graze in his kid and lamb crop. The creature has a sheep head and horns with woolly coat and goat like hair, born of a ewe said to have goat ancestry.
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