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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1950
Page
3
The Garden Club will meet on Friday November 10 at 3 p m in the Commissioners Court Room. Mrs Rudolph Smith will discuss How To Use To Best Advantage Your Fruits and Vegetables. Mrs E H Riley and Mrs W H Schaefer speak on their recent trip to Mexico.
The article recalls long time church pastors and parishioners, notes the 1872 church building, 1924 dedication, 1946 parish house, and 1946 organ. Rev. J. C. Campbell invites friends in the Hill Country to attend a day long homecoming and 80th anniversary events.
Jur wide assortment of napkins place cards and party invitations offered by Fredericksburg Publishing Co. Stock includes festive designs for gatherings and seasonal events suitable for personal and small business functions.
Almon Kirchhoff of the Chamber of Commerce reports daily requests for leases remain, but limited hunting space persists. State Game Warden Ad Heep notes deer are sleek and fat in excellent condition thanks to a heavy acorn and persimmon crop with no disease, while turkeys are less plentiful and rain and cooler weather are hoped for before the season opens.
Mrs Allie Krieger hosted Bethany Women's Missionary Society in the Sunday School Building on Thursday. Rev Poehlmann spoke on the Second Epistle of Peter after Psalm 103. Twenty three members answered roll call with a Bible verse and plans for the year book were completed.
The Ladies Aid of Zion Lutheran Church will sponsor a cake sale at Crenwelge Food Market on Saturday November 18 starting at 9 a m. The sale offers cake pies cookies and homemade candy.
A commemorative dinner plate featuring the Edison Street Methodist Church will be issued for the First Homecoming and 80th Anniversary. The Rev J C Campbell says plates will be sold at the church during the celebration at a moderate price.
Virgil Charles Lewis, 26, of Mason was injured when his Buick convertible left the Comfort Highway at a curve on Divide Hill, plunged into a ravine, and burned. A passing truck driver rescued him from the flames and he was transported to Fredericksburg by ambulance, where he remained hospitalized.
Miss Madeline Bartlett of San Antonio served as commentator while Mrs. David Hargis played piano. Awards were handed by Mrs. E S Mayer and others as the TS GRA events’ best yet, showcasing wool and mohair fabrics. Judges included Lydia Pool and Pauline Reagan among others.
The article lists contributors to the Community Chest with multiple gift tiers. $150 donors include Hein Chevrolet Co Fredericksburg Publishing Co Hill Country Implement Co Dr Dor Wann and C J Dooley and family. $125 group includes Kendall and Hodges Mrs P Hannisch Fredericksburg Machine Shop and E L Woerner and Son. $110 donor H J Robinson. About 100 contributions follow naming Sunnyside Hut Schroeder Dry Goods Chester Schmidt Behrend Garage Osbourn and Riley Krauskopf Bros Probst Hardware Stehling Bros Pioneer Village Eoening Motor Sales Western Auto Associate Store plus Gilbert Kaderli Avent Humble Oil and Refining Co Alex Frantzen City Care Stroeherr and Holly Edward Stein Schaefer Tractor and Implement Co Paul Pfiester Central Drug Co and Crenwelge Food Market.
Drought reports from Crabapple, Fredericksburg, Morris Ranch and Harper list October rainfall in inches for 1950 compared with 1949. Observers record varied amounts from 0.18 to 4.09 inches, noting weaker totals in most areas and highlighting drought conditions.
Dr and Mrs W H Springall returned Thursday from Panama where they spent two months Dr Springall did postgraduate obstetrics and X ray training at Gorgas Hospital Ancon Canal Zone His brother Dr Arthur Springall is superintendent They toured Panama including a voyage through the Panama Canal on a Grace liner and flew home to San Antonio.
A daughter named Judith Elaine was born to Mr and Mrs Norman Krueger in San Antonio on October 22 Mrs Krueger is formerly Miss Louise Rummiler of here.
The Security State Bank will be closed Saturday November 11 in observance of Armistice Day. No banking services will be available that day and normal operations resume on Monday.
A representative from the Austin Social Security Office will be at the Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce office at 11 00 a m next Tuesday November 14 to take claims from retired workers dependents and survivors issue cards and explain the 1950 amendments. The changes permit retired insured workers to earn up to 50 a month in covered work while still receiving benefits, with earnings over 50 requiring report to the Social Security Administration. For beneficiaries over 75 there are no earnings restrictions.
The Southwest International Trade Fair opened Friday at the San Antonio Municipal Airport drawing many visitors from Fredericksburg and Gillespie County. The event features 2000 articles from 30 nations, including Paris fashions, African handicrafts, Holland art, England engines, Italian ceramics, and a large smorgasbord of foods from 50 nations. The "Theatre of the Atom" exhibit attracts wide attention and Governor Allan Shivers designated the fair as International Trade Week to boost Texas life.
Mrs. Wm. Dietel hosted the Kaffeekraenz chen members at her home on Thursday afternoon. Guest Mrs. Robert Arbelger attended. A chrysanthemum centerpiece adorned the dining table as refreshments were served.
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