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Newspaper

Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1948

Page

6

Gillespie Red Cross urging members to attend June 7 meeting

Gillespie County Red Cross leaders urge membership turnout for the annual meeting set for Monday night June 7 at 8 pm in the Courthouse. Chairman Wm Bruns warns past low attendance jeopardizes quorum and chapter operations. officers emphasize ongoing war relief and local support including blood bank and convalescent aid.

Gillespie County The American Red Cross Wm. Bruns Bruns Red Cross Army Navy Alamo Camp Texas City Texas Red A. K. Krause Edith Sagebiel Clarabel Hannemann

Along Nature's Trail Chickadee Guide in the County

The Carolina Chickadee is common in rural and urban areas with a black cap bib and white cheeks. Its rapid Chick a dee call and preference for winter feeding stations, suet, peanut butter, seeds, and pecan shells are noted along with its acrobatic feeding habits.

Fredericksburg Civic Calendar Lists Local Meetings

A May 26 to June 21 calendar itemizes Lions Club, Ed Fenton sessions at Commissioners Court, Class reunions at Reed's Hall, Chamber of Commerce meetings, Junior Chamber events, Masonic Lodge gatherings, Fire Dept, school board, fair association, garden club, planning committee, high school reunion at Nimitz Hotel, and various Civic group meetings in Fredericksburg ledgers. The schedule also notes St Marys Alumni events, Boy Scout gatherings, and farm cooperative notes.

Lions Club Ed. R. Fenton Commissioners Courtroom Reed’s Hall Chamber of Commerce Junior Chamber of Commerce The Herman Sons Lodge Hall Eastern Star Masonic Lodge Hall Masonic Lodge Fredericksburg Commissioners Court Room Fredericksburg Garden Club Gillespie County Planning Committee Nimitz Hotel Gillespie County Boy Scout Home Veterans of Foreign Wars and Legion Hall St. Mary's St. Joseph’s Hall Beckmann Bidg. Magee A. M. Cooper Dist

St Marys School Furnishes May Camp and Hospital Quota

St Marys School Auxiliary donated the May quota for Gillespie County to the Alamo Camp and Hospital Service. Items included dozens of magazines, books, cook ies, and gifts sent to Randolph Field and Lackland Field hospitals and Brooke Medical Center. Sunset Truck Lines delivered all items free of charge. June quota will be provided by Zions Ladies Aid.

St. Mary’s School Gillespie County Alamo Camp Look Colliers Companions Randolph Field Hospital Station Hospital Lackland Field Brooke Medical Center American Red Cross Zions Ladies’ Aid

Dunaway to Receive Baylor Degree in May

Carol English Dunaway son of Rev and Mrs Thomas Dunaway will receive a bachelor of business administration degree from Baylor University Waco on May 31 He belongs to Baylor's largest graduating class to date exceeding last year by over 140 topping 500 The commencement begins May 29 in Waco Hall with Alumni Day The baccalaureate service is May 30 also in Waco Hall.

Carol English Dunaway Thomas Dunaway First Baptist Church Baylor University Waco Dunaway Baylor Waco Hall

Fredericksburg Summer Meeting Schedule For June

The Executive Board of the American Legion meets at 9 30 a m Tuesday June 22 at the court house. The Music Study Club also meets Tuesday June 22. On Wednesday June 23 the Fredericksburg Lions Club gathers at an undetermined summer location. The Chamber of Commerce holds its annual meeting Thursday June 24. Friday June 25 Ed R Fenton Veterans Contact Administrator is in Commissioners Court Room from 12 30 to 3 45 p m.

The American Legion Fredericksburg Lions Club Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce Ed R. Fenton Commissioners Court Room

Spare articles traded for cash via standard want ad

Spare articles can be exchanged for cash through a standard want ad. The notice invites readers to submit items for quick sale and payment, highlighting simplicity and convenience.

Graduates Told To Build On their Foundation At Baccalaureate

The Rev Otto Lindenberg of Holy Ghost Lutheran Church urged Fredericksburg High School graduates to build on their foundation in a baccalaureate service at the school auditorium. He cited Jesus Christ as the foundation and encouraged setting goals beyond school. The event featured the FHS band Verdi’s Triumphal March and a Student choir performance before closing with the benediction and recessional.

Otto Lindenberg Holy Ghost Lutheran Church Fredericksburg High School Lindenberg Paul the Apostle Jesus Christ Jesus FHS E. N. Smith A. K. Krause

Hard Luck Girl Is Back In Hospital

Stamford Gloria Gibson broke her leg again last week after prior complications led to amputation. She faced another fracture while hobbling on crutches, yet she remains cheerful, endearing hospital staff after 18 months of treatment.

Stamford Gloria Gibson

1470 Candidates for Degrees at Texas University

Austin Texas There are 1470 candidates for Bachelors degrees from the University of Texas in May 31 commencement exercises, deans announce. Arts and Sciences 595, Business Administration 335, Engineering 250, Pharmacy 78, Fine Arts 60, Education 50, School of Law 102. Graduate School numbers not yet known.

Austin Texas University of Texas Business School of Law

Luckenbach brothers shine in San Antonio softball

Weston Bruder Luckenbach and his brother Elmer Luckenbach, sons of Mr and Mrs Weston Luckenbach, both Trinity University students, excel in local softball. Weston pitches for Grace Lutheran Church, allowing six hits in a 14 1 win while belting five homers in three games. Elmer plays for St Luke Lutheran Church and both teams plan a summer meeting.

Weston J. Luckenbach, Jr Elmer Luckenbach Weston Luckenbach Trinity University San Antonio Weston “Bruder Grace Lutheran Church Weston Elmer St. Luke Lutheran Church

Birthday Card Promo From Fredericksburg Publishing Co

Fredericksburg Publishing Co offers Gibser year round birthday cards claimed to be the finest choice for celebrations and gifts.

Fredericksburg Publishing Co

Central Motor Co Offers Specialized Auto Repair Services

Specialized auto repair offered with experienced personnel and full equipment. All work guaranteed by Central Motor Co.

Central Motor CO

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