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Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1952

Page

3

Taft Split, Texas GOP Seen Aiming At Rule Or Ruin

A Texas reader denounces Nolte Zweifel and Taft leaders as bent on a rule or ruin program to keep Texas from supporting Taft. The piece argues Democrats and Republicans face a clash between liberty and dictatorship, condemning labor liberalism and party compromise in the Democratic ranks.

Nolte-Zweifel Taft Taft Gillespie County Zweifel Eisenhower Texas Republican Party Truman Tidelands Committee On Democratic Action Outfit Democratic Party Roosevelts Trumans C. I Jefferson Jackson

Rambler showcases style and economy at local dealer

Wives praise the handy steering and easy parking as the Nash Rambler is promoted with stylish tailoring and optional Weather Eye. The ad touts fuel economy with a Mobilgas Run record of 31.05 mpg and offers convertibles, hardtop sedans, station wagons with radio at no extra cost. Visitors are urged to come in or call and try without obligation.

Ball Park Dedication Crowds Expected For First Under Lights

Sunday night will be honored Wednesday with guests of the club and fair association. A record crowd is expected for the game tonight to witness the first baseball game under lights in Fair Park. The Giants and Bronchos, old rivals, chase a victory while Bronchos call off a planned home game to play here. Next on the calendar is a Country League contest with Camp Stanley next Sunday night.

Club Fair Association Fair Park Giants Bronchos Camp Stanley

Bracher Family Vacation Visits Relatives in Texas

Rev and Mrs F A Bracher travel on vacation visiting daughter Tony Bracher and Mr and Mrs Gus Bracher in Houston and their daughter Margaret Bracher in Nacogdoches during the trip.

F. A. Bracher Tony Bracher Gus Bracher Houston Margaret Bracher Nacogdoches

Ross Nebgen Rites Held Saturday at St Marys

Miss Agnes Nebgen daughter of Mr and Mrs Ad Nebgen Stonewall and Golden Ross son of Mr and Mrs Will Ross were married Saturday May 17 at 3 pm in St Marys Rec tory with Rev Robert Logan officiating A barbecue followed at the bride home The couple will live in Spicewood Out of town guests came from San Antonio Johnson City San Angelo Austin Fort Worth and Spicewood

Agnes Nebgen Ad. Nebgen Stonewall Golden Ross Will Ross St. Mary’s Catholic Church Robert Logan Jos. F. Jenschke Douglas Dickey Josephine Atwell Dickey Mrs. Atwell W. M. Ross Marvin Nebgen Evelyn Nebgen Lawrence Jenschke Texas Spicewood San Antonio Johnson City San Angelo Steve Ross Austin Glen Ross Fort Worth Preston Ross Weatherford Preston Krause

Legionnaires Convention Concludes with Host City Vote

The American Legion and Auxiliary wrapped a weekend convention in San Angelo with praise for the host post and city. County Judge Ira Galloway spoke, a 40 and 8 unit raised 40 dollars for child welfare, and San Angelo was chosen as next fall’s convention site with a unanimous resolution of thanks.

Prince Charming Shepperd Charles Gibson Amamilo Earl Tate Brownwood J. C. Strickland American Legion Auxiliary Fred L. White Wm. Schroeder George Kott Legion Convention Legion 40 And 8 Seipp Auxiliary Ira Galloway Coleman San Angelo

Volunteer Takes Daredevil's Place at Local Arena

In Port Lavaca a restless crowd watched a daredevil stuntman delay his act as an assistant collected. A local man aimed to leave with his family and drove through the flaming wall of fire, prompting cheers as the daredevil aborted the stunt.

Port Lavaca

Malinda Woerner Honored by Edison Street Church

Edison Street Methodist Church members honored Miss Malinda Woerner with a Sunday evening covered dish dinner and gifts. The Young Adults School sponsors led by Rolan Schmidt presented a program as The Chance Choir performed a dedication song. Tributes came from Mrs. Hohmann Mrs. Anderegg Mrs. Treibs and Lee Feuge. The World Friendship Group gave a token gift. Rev. J C Campbell praised her Christian service and said she “lives for others.”

Edison Street Methodist Church Malinda Woerner Church School Rolan Schmidt Chance Choir Edward Hohmann D. L. Anderegg Earl Treibs Lee Feuge

Tyra Cox Hosts Ninth Birthday Western Party

Tyra Ann Cox celebrated her ninth birthday with a rootin cowboy themed party hosted by her mother Mrs Tyrus Cox in their yard. The event featured a green frosted cake with Casper the Candy Cowboy, a western village, and a western supper with beans potato salad and chocolate muffins.

Tyra Ann Cox Tyrus Cox Casper the Candy Cowboy Joe Stein

Klier Family Weekend in Houston Attends Nuptials

Mr and Mrs Werner Klier and their sons visited Houston Baytown and Lar for a weekend stay hosted by Miss Tony Bracher. They attended the Weinhold Heeson nuptials and toured local points of interest during the trip.

Werner Klier and Sons Houston Tony Bracher Weinhold-Heeson Baytown Lar

Kowert Sheppard Rites Held at Lackland Chapel

The May 10 wedding of Daphne Irene Sheppard and Oliver Joe Kowert was officiated by Chaplain Henry E. Boehm at Lackland Air Force Base Chapel. Attendants included A1C James F. Riis and A2C in the WAF Mrs Riis. The couple and families attended ceremonies with local military connections and plans noted for future moves and employment.

Daphne Irene Sheppard R. E. Sheppard Llano Oliver Joe Kowert Oliver Kowert Henry E. Boehm Lackland Air Force Base James F. Riis Riis WAF Lackland Llano High School Nixon Clay Business College Texas Liquor Control Board Austin

Baptism Dinner Held at Behrends Home for Randy Mae

Mr and Mrs Marvin Behrends hosted a Sunday noon dinner at their home after services at Holy Ghost Lutheran Church where Randy Mae Behrends was baptized by Rev O Lindenberg. Sponsors were Mrs Lorence Feller Mrs Edgar Behrends Paul Voigt and Roland Behrends. Guests included grandparents Mr and Mrs Paul Voigt and Mr and Mrs Edgar Behrends and the great grandparents.

Marvin Behrends Holy Ghost Lutheran Church Randy Mae O. Lindenberg Lorence Feller Edgar Behrends Paul Voigt Roland Behrends

Nixon Receives Degree at Sul Ross College

Hubert Hue Nixon, son of Mr and Mrs Rubin Nixon of Doss, earned a Bachelor of Science in Ranged Animal Husbandry at Sul Ross State College Alpine on May 19. Baccalaureate services were held May 18 with graduation exercises May 19.

Hubert Hue Nixon Rubin Nixon of Doss Sul Ross State College Alpine T. H. Etheridge

Mr and Mrs Felix Feller and Mrs Christian Behrends

Mr and Mrs Felix Feller and Mrs Christian Behrends are noted in a social or wedding context with names presented as the principal participants. The item reads as a formal listing or acknowledgment of the individuals.

Felix Feller Christian Behrends

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