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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1952
Page
4
Insurance agents say Fredericksburg residents must remove as many fire hazards as possible to keep fire, windstorm, hail risks low. They credit Alamo Field Club for a recent hazard check and thank those who assisted in the effort, stressing universal benefits to property protection and insurance rates.
Stock company insurance agents urge Fredericksburg residents to eliminate fire hazards and shift more policies to stock companies to regain the maximum fire record credit. They cite a 20 percent premium penalty since March 1 1952 and praise local volunteers, civic groups, and the Austin checking office for ensuring rate accuracy and state compliance.
The Comfort Bronchos defeated the Giants Wednesday night as they opened their new lighted baseball field. Giants fall into a second place tie with Camp Stanley Defenders until a Sunday win by the Giants pushed them to undisputed first in the Hill Country League.
Sisterdale beat Harper 12 to 11 in 13 innings as Comfort defeated Center Point 6 to 2 and Doss routed Boerne 12 to 7. Enderlin topped Stonewall 14 to 4. Next Sunday Enderlin visits Harper, Sisterdale at Stonewall, Comfort at Doss, Center Point at Boerne.
Kerrville report shows R B McAshan running for county commissioner saying he has made many mistakes in a long life but does not expect to repeat them his campaign pledges to new ones. He notes his past errors while presenting a fresh agenda for the race.
The Oakcrest Park committee reports donations of 24 muttons for a Sunday barbecue with funds to fund park improvements. Donors include Guenther Ottmers Edgar Burrer Victor Pressler Melton Keller and many others with further gifts urged to reach 40 head. A Thursday Courthouse meeting will finalize preparations.
Twelve local men spent a week on the Llano River at the Scott place midway between Castell and Llano. The group included Andrew Mourland Joe Stein Henry Hirsch Otto Burgdorf Arthur Kuenemann Otto Grona H A Adams Mathew Pyka Geo Kott Joe Ernst Alex Mittendorf and Eddie Ochs with Hilmar Mare echall as cook. They reported fair fishing but an excellent trip despite arriving in driving rain May 18.
The WSCS of Edison Street Methodist Church met Thursday May 38 with 32 members and one visitor Mrs Harry Feuge who was accepted as a new member. Mrs D L Anderegg chaired the annual report and Mrs Arnold Holly led the devotional. Mrs Edgar Marshall spoke on Choose Ye This.
The Baptist Women's Missionary Society met May 8 at Mrs. H. J. Loitz home for a program titled The Multitudes Need Christian Homes. Leaders included Mrs. A. H. Bartholmae and Mrs. Roy McCandless. about twelve women and two children attended with iced punch and lemon chiffon cake.
Miss Edna Dietz of Denver Colorado visits her parents Mr and Mrs Theo Dietz while on vacation here and also calls on relatives in Lufkin and Harlingen during her trip.
Following the close of the meet a social hour was held with Mesdames August Ahrens and Minna Woerner serving refreshments.
Central Texas Boy Scouts gear up for an eight week summer encampment at Camp Tom Wooten near Austin from June 1 to July 26. About 1 000 youths from 15 Centex counties expected with Floyd E Davis returning as camp director and Tom Ford as program chief. Activities include canoeing boating archery handicrafts trap shooting swimming lifesaving and Lone Star Trail exploration. Camp fee 12 50 per week with 1 reservation fee.
Dallas college courses expand to catching fishes and fly casting at Southern Methodist University. Over four years the program has reported no student flunks.
A precise Panama hat from Monte Cristi Ecuador is praised for its fine weave and pliability as it can be rolled and drawn through a wedding ring showcasing its quality.
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