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Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1950

Page

10

Kimble County Adopts County Unit Road System

Kimble County moves to a county unit road system speeding up work and trimming costs. Judge M D Blackburn notes savings of about 25 000 annually plus 10 000 in salaries across three precincts as Parker supervises a nine man crew with 60 000 worth of gear building by passes and grading roads.

Kimble Kimble County San Angelo Junction M. D. Blackburn Enthus Iastic Blackburn Navy South Pacific Judge Blackburn Parker Joe Parker Allhands & Riley Dallas Fairgrounds Noxville Bear Creek Copperas Telegraph Road Hill Country Cujac

Johnson City Local Notes Include Rodeo Plans and Visits

Johnson City readers learn of the second annual Kid Rodeo set for June 10 sponsored by the Lions Club and Chamber of Commerce. The column also records funeral services, local visits by residents to Austin, New Braunfels, and San Antonio, and family weekend stays from area towns.

Houston Phelps A. Davis Chevrolet Johnson City Lions Club Chamber of Commerce Ernest Bauerle San Antonio Mary Davis Alfred Davis Justin Norris Oklahoma Howard Casparis G. H. Early Austin Preston Ross Jerome Liesman Gwendolyn Bushnell LCRA New Braunfels Bill Hirsch Arlene George Gipson Roy Gipson Romberg Fuchs Bill Heep Robert Payne Norma Jean Barnwell Clarence Lorenz Nolan Latham Llano W. C. Casparis Jas. H. Clark Billie Jean Stevenson Bessie Stevenson

England's hire purchase plan promotes installment buying

The installment plan buying system in England, known as hire purchase, allows consumers to purchase goods by paying in regular installments while taking immediate possession. It outlines credit terms and ownership transfer upon final payment.

England

Fredericksburg Bank Closed Memorial Day Observance

Central Motor Co announces Memorial Day closure on Tuesday May 30. The shop promotes first class car repair for all models with insured workmanship and guaranteed results.

Fredericksburg National Bank Central Motor CO

Announced Candidates for Democratic Primary July 22 1950

The Standard lists a primary notice for the Democratic primary on July 22 1950 with District Attorney candidate Sam Connally of San Sabe seeking re election for the 33rd Judicial District.

33Rd Judicial District Sam Connally San Sabe Dorsey B. Hardemann San Angelo Texas

Grazing intensity affects steer gains over eight season trial

An eight year test compares light and heavy grazing in two pasture sets. Light grazing used about 50 percent of forage and yielded steers with 0.99 lb daily gain and 149 lb per head over 151 days May 1 to Sept 20. Heavy grazing used about 75 percent with 0.66 lb daily gain and 99 lb per head. acre gains were 27 lb under both.

Farmers Farm Machinery in Demand Promptly Sold Through Want Ads

Local farmers report high demand for farm equipment with want ads driving quick sales. Sellers list tractors plows and hay equipment as buyers seek affordable used gear amid seasonal needs.

Stonewall Social News and Local Reports

Stonewall notes include sale of ten registered bulls to Moore Bros at Navasota Texas. Local sports show Fredericksburg beating Stonewall 5-4 in 11th inning. Pirates host Kerrville next Sunday. Farmers League results cite Stonewall 7 Sisterdale 1. next game Albert at Albert. Various community visits and family notices from Stonewall and nearby towns.

Herman Weinheimer Roy Moore Bros Navasota Texas Pirates Giants Fredericksburg Stonewall Kerrville Sisterdale Albert Paul Klein Benno’ Eckert Boerne Howard Cravens San Antonio Alvin Weinheimer Fritz Weston Bailey Helen Arthur Haun Elmer Meyers Albuquerque New Mexico Willy Bu Benno Eckert Jr W. L. Holm Benno Eckert

Pastor Honored at Crabapple Lutheran Church

The Crabapple Lutheran congregation honored Rev. and Mrs. J. J. Schwarz after Sunday services with a lunch in church, marking their recent installation as pastor and wife.

Ladies of the Crabapple Lutheran J. J. Schwarz

Soldiers Field in Chicago Largest U.S. Stadium Capacity

Soldiers Field in Chicago reportedly has the largest seating capacity of any stadium in America, signaling its prominence in national sports or events venues.

Soldiers Field Chicago America

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