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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1950
Page
8
The Weekly Newspaper highlights National Newspaper Week as a tribute to America's free press and Bill of Rights. It notes the role of newspapers in shaping free society and the local impact of Fredericksburg’s two plants employing over 20 people.
The Standard notes that about 150 teachers educate 1550 students in city church Sunday Schools last week. It credits adult leaders for the program’s success and argues active church involvement correlates with wider civic virtue. The piece urges continued participation in church activities.
Community leaders in Harper seek donations to build a new fire station for the Gillespie County town. The Harper Volunteer Fire Department, the area’s oldest outside Fredericksburg, would gain storage and a land site. fund solicitations are led by local men donating their time.
Alfred Petsch urges Fredericksburg to fund a centrally located municipal swimming pool with city money, protected by safeguards, to attract visitors, boost local business, and provide safe recreation for children and planned growth for the town. He lauds the Chamber of Commerce for keeping the issue alive and calls for action now. The piece also notes Texas slot machine concerns and praises County peace officers Klaerner and Loth for countering gambling rackets locally.
Harper Lions Club reports eight prospective new members at Wednesday night meeting. Harper Legion and Auxiliary plan next gathering Friday October 6 at 8 o'clock in the Legion Hall. Local groups and residents, including visits by Kerrville Round Mountain Junction and Fredericksburg friends, note various travel, hospital stays, and family events among Harper residents.
Opal Ray and Johnson city guests spent Sunday in San Antonio visiting Mr and Mrs Bill Hirsch and daughter. T E Patton of Blanco was in Johnson City on business. Mrs George Cammack returned home after two weeks in San Antonio visiting her children. Mr and Mrs Alfred Davis Jr and sons from Austin spent the weekend with their parents.
Final rites held at Schaetter Funeral Home for Mrs Elizabeth Gilmore Kline 58 of Fredericksburg. Officiants were Rev C A Greenwaldt and Rev O C Raeke with First Methodist Ladies Choir singing. Interment planned in Laredo Saturday. Survived by husband Ed Kline and sister Pauline Wright. predeceased by brothers Rufus and Milton Gilmore.
Typewriters for rent by the month at Fredericksburg Publishing Co. Phone 40. Our shop offers equipment and experienced repair personnel for any model or make car. All work guaranteed. Central Motor Co.
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