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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1937
Page
4
The Standard expresses gratitude from Meusebach relatives for dedicating the 25th anniversary issue in his honor. It regards the gesture as a fitting tribute to a man whose achievements were great and revered and notes this issue as the publication’s most important.
Kerrville Times notes Charles L. South of the 21st Texas district won a favorable vote for a 50 000 amendment to the Agricultural Appropriations Bill. The money funds wool investigations by the Bureau of Agricultural Economics this year, despite opposition from Chairman Cannon and others. South, a livestock advocate, has long championed ranchers in a district spanning over 30 000 square miles as wool and sheep production remain key to the local economy.
Fredericksburg and Gillespie County celebrate a rare agriculture building, drawing visitors from neighboring counties. Officials’ methods intrigue outsiders as more tours are anticipated. Local pride hinges on keeping the premise clean by removing debris and weeds to boost its appearance.
A public advisory warns campers and travelers about typhoid fever risks as sanitation varies. It explains transmission via water, milk, hands, flies, and food, notes carriers can harbor germs after recovery, and recommends three typhoid vaccine inoculations a week apart for two years of protection. Safety measures include not judging water or milk purity by appearance and consulting a doctor.
The P T A notes cover summer service, auditing praise, and a $1.50 attendance prize planned for each building at regular meetings. Resignations and new officers are announced with Mrs W C White as president and others filling vice presidencies and secretary treasurer roles. The group thanks outgoing officers, reports on the Seguin district convention, and notes a library book fund reallocation.
The fragment hints a shift from seeking relief to delivering it, remarking on a man who previously hunted relief now actively pursuing it himself. The text implies a change in role or behavior without naming people or places.
Rev. and Mrs. A. E. Rector of San Antonio spent last week with friends at Fredericksburg. Miss Bertha Gold of San Antonio celebrated Mother's Day with Mrs. Jacob Gold at Fredericksburg.
On May 11 at 7 pm Bal thasar Hartmann son of Mr and Mrs Robert Hartmann wed Miss Ruby Rusche daughter of Mr and Mrs Herman Rusche in a ceremony at the Catholic parsonage Monsignor Heckmann presided Attendants were Sidney Henke and sister of the groom The couple will reside in Fredericksburg where the groom works at Fredericksburg Creamery The Standard offers congratulations and best wishes for their married life Also noted are Mrs Herman Schmidt undergoing an operation and the birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs Leo Blanchard Congratul ations from Mr and Mrs Guido Basse of San Antonio who visited here the Gideon and Ruth Knopp were spending time in Webbrowville with the Albert Knopp family.
Mrs. Arthur Wallendorf underwent an appendix operation. Mr. and Mrs. Willie Gastinger of San Antonio visited relatives here for the weekend. Miss Sophie Koch and Miss Ellen Borchers spent Wednesday in San Antonio. Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Ottens and daughter Lucile visited relatives in Austin on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Dietel of New Braunfels were guests with the William Dietel family Saturday and Sunday.
Real estate listings describe a main Street business property with a garage machine shop filling station and fire proof concrete building. Price 5250 dollars. Also 6538 acre ranch with 55 acres in field 5 room house cribs barn and mill water priced per acre 15.50 and a 1375 acre Gillespie County ranch with four pastures water sheds fenced goat and cattle proof cedar posts priced 12.00 per acre. Federal Farm Loan assumption possible.
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