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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1950
Page
10
Sunday May 14 is observed as Mother's Day a time for reflection and thanksgiving. The piece emphasizes a mother's guiding influence and quotes Emerson on how mothers shape people and provide enduring love in a world filled with kin and beauty.
A personal verse honors a mother’s loyalty and patience. LeGrand McIntyre of Fredericksburg Texas writes of gratitude, shared grief, and guidance. The poem envisions a timeless bond and a heavenly radiance illuminating maternal love.
A rhetoric filled essay argues that collectivism and socialism fail across history from Diocletian to Jamestown and Plymouth. It contrasts with American free enterprise and democracy, urging continued opposition to welfare state encroachments and defense of individual economic freedom and choice.
The Fredericksburg oriented column urges independent voters in Gillespie County to vote in Democratic primaries to influence local government. It criticizes low participation and explains government spending, taxes, and regulation shape daily life, urging citizens to act to preserve freedom and limit government power.
Over 12000 pledged to support coordinating two Chambers and the Fair Association. The gift funds ongoing efforts to boost the city and county, complementing local business donations to charity. The note thanks the volunteers and donors for their hard work and public service.
Funeral services were held Thursday in Kenedy for Mrs. Marvin Joseph 48 who died in a San Antonio hospital Tuesday. A former resident of Range Kenedy and Three Rivers she moved to San Antonio. Services were at First Methodist Church of Three Rivers at 2 p m before burial in Kenedy Cemetery. She is survived by her husband one son Charles Ealy Nichols her mother and one sister.
The Standard publishes authorized announcements for the Democratic Primary on July 22, 1950. Dorsey B. Hardemann of San Angelo, Texas, is a candidate seeking re election.
County officials notified calls to rename Mud Lake a pond since it lies within town limits. A town meeting followed with residents suggesting names including Taylor Pond, but the majority chose Turtly Pond to honor the owners. The event underscored democratic choice in local matters and even touched on personal freedoms like enjoying a beer when desired.
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