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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1948
Page
9
Mr Wesley Gold of the local AAA says cards have been mailed to peanut growers to estimate acreage. After returns a man will measure actual crop area to establish the 1949 quota under the Production and Marketing act. An oversupply prevented this year's quota but it is expected to be in effect next year.
The Freedricksburg Garden Club hosted its annual spring flower show at Hotel Nimitz, drawing 275 visitors from cities including Los Angeles Dallas and Kerrville. The ballroom displayed lawn scenes and varied displays with judges from Kerrville and Mason awarding prizes across many categories.
The funeral for Vernon Vallee Kneese drew mourners from San Antonio Seguin Rio Medina Rosenberg Mason and others. Attendees included Mr and Mrs E H Hoese Mrs Attine Hoese Mrs Louise Frohlich Mrs Rosina Hoffmann Mr Otto Hoffmann Mrs Henry Kaurtz Mrs Ernst German Mrs Barney Buss Mr and Mrs Co J Mattke and children Miss Anna Woelke Mrs Theo Wurtzbach and son Mr and Mrs P C Klaerner and son Philip Stanley and Art Emit.
Harper Lions Club reports a successful wool and mohair show with financial and educational gains. Twelve members earned 100 percent attendance pins. honorees include J. R. Peril Carl Oehler W. A. Brown Neal Fox Rex Fox Floy Bode Ed Walker Roy Roberts Paul DeLory Chester Brown and W. A. Cottle.
Woerner Warehouse will hold its Texo feed dealer opening on Saturday May 29 with a free demonstration and refreshments. Erwin Woerner and Burris Mill representatives Red Weatherby Les Miller and George Reese will attend to discuss Texo poultry and stock feeds and local feeding problems. Gillespie County exclusive dealer will carry a full Texo line under the motto Its In The Bag.
Mr and Mrs Hubert Kelch have returned from their honeymoon journey through several western states.
The Security State Bank will be closed on Monday May 31 for Memorial Day and on Thursday June 3 for Jefferson Davis Birthday observances.
The Doss School closing on Saturday May 22 drew a large crowd for a day and evening of events. Pupils under Mrs. T. J. Neffendorf performed at 2 p.m. followed by a 5-4 eight inning Doss City Radio softball win. Pioneer Playboys provided music and at 8 p.m. the high school play Mama's Baby Boy directed by Rudi Becker showcased skilled amateur actors.
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