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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1952
Page
15
The Mayans built a sophisticated Central American civilization before Columbus. Roger Bacon invented the magnifying glass. The Statue of Liberty's left hand holds a tablet showing the Declaration date. William Caxton introduced printing in England.
Pleasant Hill residents plan to begin combining oats as yellowing crops prompt harvest. A slow rain over the weekend aided crops and gardens, aiding transplanted tomato plants after insect damage. The Johnson City school programs drew crowds, while local residents attended a 25th wedding anniversary celebration for Mr. and Mrs. Albert Meier with barbecue provided by their son Martin.
Fredericksburg Publishing introduces a new line of Gibson greeting cards aimed at lifting spirits for friends facing illness. The company markets cheerful designs and encouraging messages to comfort loved ones during hard times.
Last rites for Mrs John Weinheimer nee Margaretha Stehling were held May 16 1952 at Schaetter Funeral Home and St Marys Church. The 93 year old widow of Gillespie ranchman John Weinheimer died May 14 at her home. Survived by sons Benno Oscar Emil Louis Arthur and daughters Mrs C J Dooley Mrs R T Du Bose and Mrs Ed Nixon along with 15 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Interment in St Marys Cemetery. The Very Rev J J Hildebrand officiated. Born March 22 1859 in Fredericksburg she married July 28 1883. husband died April 21 1936. Also preceded by four sons Wanda and siblings in Stehling family.
Local notes report scouts attending Camp Wooten in Austin with May 30 deadline for signups. Births, graduations, and obituaries noted including a May 13 birth and a Sul Ross State College graduation of Hubert Nixon. Weekend visits include fishing on Pedernales River and Seguin swimming outings. News covers travel, weather, and community remarks about rain, frost, and local trips.
Eighth grade commencement was held at Harper High School with processional by Mrs. Lewis Stevens and invocation by Rev. J. C. Curtis. Diplomas were awarded by Dean Hopf and Rev. F. D. Farmer gave the address. The girls sang Grade School Days Are Over and May the Good Lord Bless and Keep You was sung at benediction by Rev. W. J. Goerner. Also reported are local club meetings, cemetery clean-up set for May 23, a Memorial Service May 30, rainfall notes, and visits by S. Holm, Otto Rahe family, funeral attendees for James Schleyer, and home construction by Felix Kensing.
An all night prayer vigil will be held at Edison Street Methodist Church Saturday night May 23 starting at 7 p m and continuing to 7 a m Sunday. Rev J C Campbell says people may come and go at half hour intervals and may stay as long as they like. Communion service will be available to all.
Psychologists suggest that the urge to remember a name or engage may reflect an unconscious desire not to recall. The text discusses memory avoidance and attribution in social interactions.
Floy Bode had surgery at a San Antonio hospital last week. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Schultz and their son visited relatives near Houston over the weekend. Mrs. R. B. Goff and Mrs. Ed. Walker were Fredericksburg visitors Monday afternoon.
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