Pround Ye Hes SQUARE Off To Alaska
Harry Davis son of Mr and Mrs Harry O Davis plans summer work in Fairbanks Alaska with two Southwestern University classmates. They traveled with George Sims from Oklahoma City to meet the others and drive to Alaska. The group faced rain in Hico and Stephenville during their trip. The Standard notes the end of school year and the missing weekly school news. Old Home Week brings back visits by O K Nix and Marvin Jones formerly with Fredricksburg High School. Jones, now an Air Force captain, plans overseas duty after a 39 day furlough. A potato shortage tale recalls 1892 Irish potato import from Ireland at five cents a pound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Harry Davis
Harry O. Davis
Harry
Southwestern University
Georgetown
Fairbanks
Oklahoma City
George Sims
Kansas
Oklahoma
Hico
Stephenville
Papa Harry
Standard
FHS
O. K. Nix
Chester Klaerner
Billies
O. K
Columbus
Texas
Fredericksburg
West Texas
Marvin Jones
Jones
Air Force
F. J. Maier
Ireland
Exams For Substitute Clerk Carrier At Fredericksburg
The Civil Service Commission announces an exam to fill vacancies in the Fredericksburg Post Office for Substitute Clerk Carrier at $1.61-1/2 per hour. Eligible applicants must reside within the delivery area or be bona fide patrons. Obtain forms and details from the post office or the Fourteenth U S Civil Service Region office in Dallas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Civil Service Commission
Fredericksburg
U. S. Civil Service Region
South Harwood St
Dallas
Texas
M. A. Wahl
Civil Service
Fredericksburg students complete Driver Education tests
Fifteen Fredericksburg High School students in the Driver Education class passed Texas Department of Public Safety tests for a Drivers License under instructor Robert Walter. A 1952 Studebaker Champion furnished by Behrends Garage aided practical driving and inspired demand for the course beyond current capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg High School
Texas Department of Public Safety
Robert Walter
Florine Duecker
Janet Itz
Janet Schmidt
Nadine Hollan
Isabella Dietz
Myrtle Ahrens
Norma Eckhardt
Gladys Jenke
Delphine Wunderlich
Roy Crenwelge
Herbert Schumann
Austin Nettle
Percy Danz
Robert Gomez
Walter Humes Jr
Aryl Helmuth Behrends
Walter
Behrends Garage
Studebaker
Behrends
Recreation in Colonial Fredericksburg Wins Essay Prize
Andrew Alberthal’s essay on Fredericksburg’s colonial recreation life wins a prize. The piece recalls early dances, hardships, and the tension of wars and Reconstruction, noting how preservation themes alternated with leisure in the colony’s history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg
Andrew Alberthal
Junior 4-H Club Meets in Johnson City
The Johnson City 4-H group met in the homemaking cottage with Miss Dana Owens and Miss Helen Boyd. Members present included Patsy Felps Josephine Althaus Mildred Odell Annie May Trammell Mary Helen Robbins June Wehrich Carrie Ann Crofts Beverly Stewart. They discussed district encampment in June with Mildred and Mrs Odell elected to attend. Members plan green gathered skirts white blouses 4-H emblems beanies and green socks for the Blanco County Fair, plus a booth and a quilt sale. They will meet biweekly at the advisers’ homes. The next meeting will be at Mrs George Robbins. A cake and candy sale is set for Saturday May 24 at the Texas Hotel starting 10 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson City
Dana Owens
Helen Boyd
Patsy Felps
Josephine Althaus
Mildred Odell
Annie May Trammel
Mary Helen Robbins
June Weirich
Carrie Ann Crofts
Beverly Stewart
Mesdames Wesley Odell
George Robbins
Alton Felps
Miss Boyd
Mildred
Mrs. Odell
Blanco County
Mother Advisers
George Burnette
San Antonio
M. A. Wolf
Erwin Prehn
Austin
Brenda Sue
Charlie Hunnicutt
Bakersfield
California
Minnie Hunnicutt
George Gipson
Opal Ray
G. R. Gipson and Sons
Carter Ranch
Stonewall Community Club Meets Friday
The Stonewall Community Club holds its regular meeting on Friday May 30 at 8 00 p m in the school gym A short Dow Chemical Co film will be shown by Mr Simon Burg After the business meeting cards and dominoes may be played
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stonewall Community Club
Dow Chemical Co
Simon Burg
Fredericksburg
Allen Novian
Estella Weber
St. Mary’s
Marie Meier
Alvin Weinheimer Jr
University of Texas
Werner Ottmers
Arthur Lynn Hahn
B. H. Eckert
Harvey
James Eckert
San Antonio
Sandra Ann Jenschke
Jerry Welch
Jerry Jr
Victoria
Rose Louise Mueller
FE Paso
Berry Pickers Find Assortment of Dope
Two Caldwell truck drivers picking wild dew berries along the highway discovered a hidden stash of discarded dope. They found bottles and boxes of various kinds, evidently left behind by someone fleeing the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caldwell
Legion Sponsors Poppy Sale at Harper Saturday
American Legion Auxiliary and The Brownies led by Mrs. Morris Voorhies sponsored poppy sales at the Legion Hall and Red and White Store on Saturday. Evangelist John Jenson conducted a revival at The Baptist Church this week. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Heinemann and family and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Mrosek and daughter visited Austin on May 22 to see the capitol and shop. W R Massey Clayton Massey and Will Holland attended a funeral. Continued on page 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Brownies
Morris Voorhies
Legion Hall
John Jenson
Baptist Church
Joe Heinemann
Joe Mrosek
Austin
Capitol
W. R. Massey
Clayton Massey
Will Holland
Senate Candidate Beckworth to Speak in Fredericksburg
Cong Lindley Beckworth of Gladewater seeks the U S Senate seat to succeed Sen Tom Connally and faces Price Daniel in the July Democratic primary. An address is scheduled in Fredericksburg on Saturday May 31 at 5 pm, one of five talks in Central and West Texas. Beckworth has 16 years in public service including 2 years in the Texas Legislature and 14 as representative of the Third Texas District.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindley Beckworth
Gladewater
U. S. Senate
Tom Connally
Texas
Price Daniel
Fredericksburg
Cong
Beckworth
Congress
Bank Closure Notice for Holidays
The Security State Bank will be closed on Friday May 30 for Memorial Day and on Tuesday June 3 for Jefferson Davis Birthday. Locals are advised to plan banking activities accordingly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Security State Bank
Jefferson Davis
Willow City Folks Attend Llano Events and Remodel News
Willow City residents attended Llano school closing exercises where Altha Hohmann, granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. O. W. Hohmann, will enter high school. Other attendees supported James Renick’s diploma and enjoyed a Llano music recital. Desmond Sagebiel completed a home remodel adding a two car garage, glass breezeway, dining room, and new kitchen paint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. W. Hohmann
Llano
Altha Hohmann
Harold Hohmann
B. Renick
R. T. Laurence
Jack Crawford
Chula Vista
California
James Renick
Larkin Renick
H. C. Kirk
T. M. Massey
Llano High School
Lila B. Stearns
Kirks
Desmond Sagebiel
Sagebiel
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Pround
Hes
By Andrew Alberthal
Opal Ray Gipson
ABC
AMES
Weiss Irrigation
E. Travis Fredericksburg
Tex
Stonewall
Goldthwaite
Coca Cola Co
Baldy Quinn
Comfort
Wm. Petmecky
Erwin Kraus
Coca Cola
Wm. Schroeder
Fair Association
Legion
Harper
J. F. Cook
Senate
Willow City
Mrs
Henry Kirk
Willow City Correspondent
Frigidaire
Emmerson
Sunbeam Iron
Val
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