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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1948
Page
9
After two weeks of rain the county sees better prospects for wheat corn and hay with oats likely to exceed prior expectations. Earth tanks begin refilling and serving stock water while holding runoff from gullies. Restocking fish is planned via game warden orders as drought damage is mitigated. Egg price support rises to 35 cents a dozen to farmers and 37 delivered to drying plants signaling government aid for poultrymen.
Harper's third annual show at the new community park drew the largest crowd yet from Kerr, Kimble, and Gillespie counties. Wool and mohair were graded under a shaded tent with awards by Jim Gray of A and M College, highlighting champion fleeces and cash prizes for top placers.
Gillespie County boys and girls won awards in the Soil Conservation essay contest sponsored by the Fort Worth Press. Miss Fannie Althaus, Fredericksburg High School, took the top Region 2 prize and received a $25 check from Walter Humphries, editor of the Fort Worth Press.
Stonewall High School students stage The Dead of Night a three act mystery at Weinheimer's Hall on Friday May 21 with graduation exercises and a dance to follow. Sunday May 23 features a program at Weinheimer's Hall and a Stonewall vs. Sisterdale baseball game with barbecue and a dance afterward.
Graduation for the Harper High School class of 1948 is set for Thursday at 6 30 p m in the El Rancho Theatre Harper. Rev Walter Probst of Zion Lutheran Kerrville will deliver the address. Valedictorian is Miss Nila Mae Maner with a 93 5 average. salutatorian is Waldemar Wendel with 88 2. Twelve seniors will receive diplomas including Jo Maxine Cosper Bonnie Cosper Nora Cornell Theresa Rischner Clyde Hagee Clayton Massey Archie Lennon Elmer Strackbein and E. J. ____ continued on page 3 Sec 2.
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