Retail Training Courses to Open Here on June 11
The University of Texas Extension Division will offer two week retail training courses in Fredericksburg starting June 11 under the Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce. Ford Johnson leads four sales courses for employees and three for management with fees of 150 and 200 dollars respectively. A kickoff meeting at the Chamber of Commerce on June 11 will select courses and schedule.
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Fredericksburg
Division of Extension
University of Texas
Ford
Chamber of Commerce
Building slowdowns threaten local construction boom
Local lumber dealer Lorenz F. Bading warns that defense related controls in Washington will curb building. He cites strict permits from the National Production Authority and a backlog delaying housing, stores, factories, garages, and warehouses, risking a rapid drop in local activity.
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Washington
Lorenz F. Bading
National Retail Lumber Dealers Association
NPA
Springall Family Guests Visit From Atlanta
Recent visitors at the home of Dr. and Mrs. W. H. Springall included his brother and family Dr. and Mrs. F. S. Springall and their two year old son. Dr. Springall is on the staff of the Veteran's Hospital at Chambers near Atlanta, Georgia.
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W. H. Springall
F. S. Springall
Dr. Springall
Veteran's Hospital
Chambiee
Atlanta, Ga
Chamber Offers In Store Classes For Individual Stores
Local interest warrants indicate Mr Johnson has agreed to organize in store classes upon request for personnel of single stores in addition to general classes. The Chamber of Commerce office can provide information on courses offered.
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Johnson
Chamber of Commerce
Painted grandstand group portraits at Fair Association event
Directors and workers of the Fair Association spent Thursday filming and painting the grandstand. In the top photo San Antonio reporter Clarence LaRoche photographs officers Elgin Heimann and Wm. Schroeder while Norman Rech and others look on. A chicken barbecue followed the session with participants including Probst Lindenberg and Eckhardt.
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Fair Association
Clarence LaRoche
San Antonio Express
Evening News
Association
la Roche
Wm. Schroeder
Vic
Norman Rech
Elgin Heimann
Bill Petmecky
Henry Kneese
The
Shorty Mogford
Clarence Probst
Werner Lindenberg
Kurt Eckhardt
High School Graduation Awards and Gymnasium Upgrade
Senior class honors include Annabell Feuge salutatorian and Dalutatorian awards for Kneese. Kermit Crenwelge top ranking boy. Kneese valedictorian with scholarships. Crenwelge and Maenuis receive scholarships. Jo Ed Crenwelge top science student. awards for 90 plus averages to multiple seniors. board receives courtesy certificates. The school plans purchase of an electric scoreboard and timer for the gym with donated funds.
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Supt. Krause
Annabell Feuge
Kermit Crenwelge
Harry Davis Jr
Jo Ed Crenwelge
Guenther Maenuis
University of Texas
Ann Jeanette Kneese
Katherine Bohls
Betty Brown
Joe Ed Crenwelge
Virginia Evers
Clinton Holly
Betty Neffendorf
FHS
Reverend Minter Reflects on Faith and Family in Harper
The article profiles Reverend Minter, his early life on a farm, marriage to Louise Williams in 1934, and their children C. W. and Carolyn Ruth. It traces his ministry from Rolla Baptist Church to near Hollis and finally Harper since 1948, noting hardships like a fire after choosing the ministry and a ninety two year old convert as a highlight.
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Louise Williams
C. W
Carolyn Ruth
Minters
Wellington
Eldora
Oklahoma
Minter
Rolla
Hollis
Harper
Five Vacancies in School Staff and New Members Named
The report lists vacancies in Sth to 1st grade teaching positions and high school roles including band director and senior English instructor. New staff include Robert A. Klett and Atlee Usener, plus Mrs. Dick Hoerster, Erna Urbaneec, Nancy Starcke, and Ella Gold returning from Germany assignment.
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Sth
Ruth Lawrence
Clarice Harsch
Richard Hoerster
W. C. Westerfeldt
Arcena West
Eugene Hannemann
Mayme Mariyer
Erna Urbanec
Nancy Starcke
Robert A. Klett
Southwest Texas State Teachers College
Knopp
FHS
Erna Urbaneec
Ella Gold
Germany
Herbert Springall Cited At TMI In San Antonio
Texas Military Institute in San Antonio awarded Herbert Springall two honors for the year. He received the Best Room Ribbon for maintaining a superior room and the No Demerit Ribbon for no demerits. Dr. and Mrs. Springall and son Pete attended graduation with him as Herbert also played in the band during the ceremony.
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Texas Military Institute
San Antonio
Herbert Springall
W. H. Springall
TMI
Springall
Pete
Herbert
Vistors From Youngstown At Hartmann Home
Mr and Mrs Carl H Weden and daughter Mary Jane Mrs Cosier and Mr Frank Berendt all of Youngstown Ohio are visiting with the Harry Hartmann family this week They attended bac calaureate and commencement exercises at Texas Lutheran College with their son Carl a graduate majoring in business administration They were joined Monday by another son and his wife Mr and Mrs Wm Weden also of Youngstown Ohio The group returned to Fredericksburg Tuesday for an extended visit.
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Carl H. Weden
Mary Jane
Cosier
Frank Berendt
Youngstown
Ohio
Harry Hartmann
Texas Lutheran College
Carl
Wm. Weden
Fredericksburg
Call for city action on Fredericksburg Park project
A community letter urges city leaders to move beyond talk on Fredericksburg Park. Writers press the County and City Commissions to coordinate and fund development and care, arguing the city must take responsibility or the project will fail. They warn against feet dragging and stress clear leadership and funding.
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Fredericksburg Park
Commissioners Court
City Commission
Precinct One
County plans park near city with creek and picnic areas
County officials led a public meeting to discuss a near city park site three miles away. The area features a crystal creek with sand bottom pools and forested native trees ideal for large picnics. A June 11 court session will consider adopting practical suggestions for public use.
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Crystal Clear
Victor H. Sagebiel
Tyrus T. Cox
William Dietel
Henry Lochte
H. H Fr
Stehling Bros Dry-Cleans Winter Garments For Summer
The notice urges customers to send winter silk and wool top coats dresses skirts suits and trousers to Stehling Bros for thorough dry cleaning and anti math treatment. Prompt service available by phone 290.
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Stehling’s
Stehling Bros
Baethge Promoted to Staff Sergeant at Forbes AFB
Henry Baethge now serves as Staff Sergeant in an armament and electronics squadron at Forbes Air Force Base near Topeka Kansas. A World War II veteran and reservist recalled to active duty in November 1950 he is the son of Mr and Mrs Henry Baethge of Doss. He and his family say they receive the Standard weekly and value the hometown newspaper as a link to home.
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Henry Baethge
Forbes Air Force Base
Topeka
Kansas
Baethge
Doss
Esther Fuhrmann Graduates From Temple Nursing School
Miss Esther Fuhrmann graduated from the Scott and White School of Nursing in Tem ple on Friday evening May 25. The ceremony was held at the First Baptist Church of the city. Attending were her parents Mr and Mrs Felix Fuhrmann Mr and Mrs Walter Fuhrmann and Rev G A Poehlmann. Also present were Mr and Mrs Freden of Seguin. Another graduate was Kizzie Ellen Sagebiel daughter of Mr and Mrs Chas Sagebiel of Llano, former Fredericksburg residents.
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Esther Fuhrmann
Scott and White School of Nursing
Temple
First Baptist Church
That City
Felix Fuhrmann
Walter Fuhrmann
G. A. Poehlmann
Fredeee
Seguin
Kizzie Ellen Sagebiel
Chas Sagebiel
Llano
Fredericksburg
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Ford Johnson
Goodyear
Goodyear Service Store
East Main
Fredericksburg Publishing Co
OHO Vistpors
Hartmann
AVIA
Ceresi Ae
H. P
Standard Service Company
Schroeder — Hannemann
Stehling
Chrysler
Plymouth
G.M.C. Sales Service Parts
R. C. A. and
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