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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1947
Page
9
The piece recalls Mother's Day begun thirty three years earlier and notes citizens will honor mothers through church, radio, and public events. It urges that true tribute is the presence of family around mothers and the aim for children to become upright citizens. Abraham Lincoln's words about his mother are cited as a guiding sentiment.
A 1946 Fredericksburg centennial reflection urges community involvement in preserving Gillespie County history. The Gillespie County Historical Association highlighted past celebrations and calls for members to attend a mass meeting on June 1 to continue safeguarding local heritage.
The note states that Charlie McCarthy could win any office if listed on a ballot except the presidency. It implies a constitutional or legal constraint preventing a non citizen or non eligible candidate from becoming president. The statement frames a hypothetical political scenario.
Robert Petermann son of Mr and Mrs Frank Petermann is named among thirty Schreiner Institute students on the honorable mention list for a high scholastic average at the end of the fifth six week term.
A review of past events lists a Doss Saturday barbecue on May 17 and multiple May 31 gatherings at Hy Friedrichs Hy. The Pecan Creek school and Stonewall auxiliary plan picnics and a drama.
Commissioner Felix Pfiester defends Precinct No 3 road projects against a Doss News critique. He states petitions were not circulated and rights of way were obtained by donation or fair payment, inviting public inspection of records and roads.
A rare cross offspring from Gillespie cattle was born and then sold as undesirable. The mother was unknowingly carrying a freak of nature. Mr. Wilke donated the animal to the Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce for display at a future event.
Fredericksburg Mayor Joe Molberg proclaims May 12 1947 a day to honor hospitals and support expansion efforts. He urges observance in schools public buildings and by citizens with suitable ceremonies and exercises.
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