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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1950
Page
7
A neighbor describes holding a death watch for a friend's small dog last Wednesday. The writer implicates a poisoner who may have targeted several nearby pets and urges notification of authorities, condemning the act as cowardly and harmful to children.
A Houston Chronicle excerpt notes the Texas Highway Department ordered crews to remove campaign posters along state rights of way. The piece argues placards are ineffective and detract from rural beauty while noting rural litter complaints and civic pride. It also cites broader political commentary from Senator Wherry and Stanley High.
A local column argues the Optional Road Law benefits Kimble County showing tax money saved in three precincts and more road funding, despite no full election. It criticizes Truman Democrats and ends with a call to consider similar adoption in Gillespie County.
A June 1927 Fredericksburg recap notes visits by Dr. Victor Keidel to Baltimore and travelers including Frank Nimitz and Ernst Nagel in San Antonio. Also mentions club serenades, a stage play at Peter's Hall, graduations in San Antonio, and various local social visits and business developments. Police action near Albert ends with a jail arrest after a Sunday disturbance.
Kermit and a son left for San Antonio and El Paso to stay briefly with relatives and friends for occasions and gatherings. The Gipson Cards mention this trip and the plans for parties and celebrations.
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