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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1950
Page
5
A cheerful hello is sent to a sick friend. The Fredericksburg Publishing Co. showcases a new Gibson display with a complete line of high quality greeting cards.
Fredericksburg observes National Hospital Day on Friday May 12 with Mayor Joe Molberg proclaiming the day. He emphasizes the vital role of good hospital care and community support while Keidel Memorial Hospital and Fredericksburg Hospital and Clinic invite the public to visit, noting no formal open house is planned.
At the fiftieth anniversary of Lower South Grape Creek School in Stonewall, Louis Wehmeyer 84, the lone survivor of the construction group, recalls building the 1900 school with neighbors who donated labor. The stone and building site near Fredericksburg, a church steeple bell, and the Blumenthal Band’s support framed a day of program, history, and celebration.
Austin reports Ben Ramsey of San Augustine announces his bid for lieutenant governor of Texas. The longtime legislator and former secretary of state resigned this spring to pursue the race after a career in the House and Senate including a term as President Pro-Tempore. Ramsey, 46, has led rural electrification efforts and plans to continue public service from San Augustine after returning from Austin.
The sentence states that Labor Day is the only national holiday recognized through Congressional action, implying a unique legal status distinct from other holidays. The claim lacks contextual details about other holidays or legislative processes.
Troop 1 led by Mesdames Weidenfeller and Kaderli showed films on home nursing and first aid at the Dr Feller home. Several First Class Scouts named for April 26 include Jacquelyn Blanchard, Rosemary Petermann, Barbara Reinbach, Darlene Straube, and Barbara Weidenfeller. They planted gallardins and zinnias, worked on Mother's Day gifts, and activities include day camp training May 30, camps June 6 7 8 with Mother-Daughter Tea May 19 and campfire May 8. refreshments by Mrs Feller after the meeting.
Mrs Dora Tietz reports to the Reading Club on the World Health Organization a UN commission with sixty seven member nations. She notes its aim to improve health prevent disease and raise sanitation and nutrition standards through injections and inoculations. Miss Edith Sagebiel to discuss the Commission on Human Rights May 17 at Mrs Tyrus Cox home.
Allen L. Durst of Norfolk Virginia has been assigned to permanent duty aboard the Submarine USS Burrfish. He previously served about ten months on the USS Orion and a stint on the USS Cobbler during a Congressional inspection period in Washington.
Final rites were conducted May 3 1950 at Schaetter and Lindner Funeral Home Comfort for Maxwell Frank Eckert 66.9 with Rev. Leo Gildmeier officiating Boerne Methodist Choir sang interment in Boerne Cemetery He died May 1 at 7 45 p m born June 18 1883 in Fredericksburg son of Rudolph and Louise Eckert married Stella Hadden October 31 1906 Survivors include sons C B Eckert L E Eckert D Eckert and more daughters made line Gillan Blanche Hope Eckert Holly Fay Blevins 9 grandchildren and one great grandchild Eldest siblings named with two brothers and a sister preceded him by a daughter Elizabeth and a brother
A concise note states snowflakes are six sided and the Fiji Islands comprise about 250 separate islands, highlighting two distinct natural facts.
The Senior Scout Troop of Fredericksburg held their weekly meeting in the former Tourist Park with Dr. Dor Brown as adviser presiding. Franklin Loth was elected guide, Charles Franke assistant guide, James Braeutigam secretary treasurer, Kenneth Hold forth reporter. Committees named: F. Schmidt social, Edward Hagel Jr. program, James Cox indoor projects. Plans include cleaning the troop hut and a Friday overnight to start Saturday morning.
A squadron of wild geese en route to Canada was struck by lightning in a thunderstorm near Mt. Pleasant. Several birds were killed, according to the Texas Game Fish and Oyster Commission report filed with state authorities.
Y J Delavan died at age 100 at his San Antonio home after living in Texas since age five. The Illinois native was a rancher farmer school teacher and justice of the peace who long resided in the Harper area. Funeral services were held in Harper. Survivors include ten children eight sons and two daughters with Mrs J M Stevens of Harper the sole Gillespie County resident daughter.
City issued building permits for two new homes this past week. Alex Arhelger received a 5000 dollar permit for a home on Orchard Street and Weston J Luckenbach got a 7700 dollar permit for a home on W Morse Street. Additional permits covered room additions for Chester Feller and C E Offer at listed addresses.
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