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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1952
Page
3
A cookout is planned Monday night at the Girl Scout Cabin starting at 7 p m before the Leaders Club meeting. Guests are asked to notify leaders by Saturday November 1 with a 25 cent meal charge and to bring their own eating utensils.
Thomas Jung 29 died in Gillespie County traffic accident. Survivor list includes wife Dorothy Whitewood two children James Spencer and Marsha Kaye, parents Edwin and Dora Jung, siblings Robert Ellis Margaret Agnes Carolyn and one infant brother. Funeral held October 28 at Schaetter Funeral Home and St Marys Church burial in St Marys Cemetery.
Oliver Rode becomes president of Christ Luther League of Cherry Springs with Harold Preston as vice president Esther Lehmann secretary and Rosalind Rode treasurer after elections at Miss Esther Lehmanns home. Gustave Rusche read scripture Oliver Rode spoke on Trustees of the Lords Portion Rev Julius F Holm talked on the Revised Standard Version and members closed with prayer and doxology Guests included the Bergmanns Lange Seipp Kothe and Sagebiel.
The Chamber of Commerce votes to observe Armistice Day as a holiday when not on Saturday. Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year are set as holidays this year. Welcome Hunters signs will be distributed and hunters’ toys encouraged in member firms to boost the hunting season.
The entry notes that Chinese used umbrellas 3,000 years ago, illustrating long standing borrowing and cultural exchanges reflected in everyday objects.
The Fredericksburg National Bank will be closed Tuesday November 4 for Election Day observance. Bank services paused with all operations halted during the holiday.
A Texas letter argues the Truman administration and Democratic machine corruption, labeling the Pendergast wing and boss politics as discrediting. It cites Stevenson as lacking opposition to Communism and contends Eisenhower gains broad Texan support from former governors and party figures.
The Senior Luther League met Sunday night in the basement for their monthly gathering. Vicar Dan Zimmermann led the Bible study on I Corinthians Chapter 7. Dr. Lorence Feller reported on the American Lutheran Church convention in Waverly Iowa in early October. Miss Irene Beckmann led the devotional.
Dodgen urged a regulatory powers bill to empower the Texas Game and Fish Commission to establish seasons and harvest rules for deer and other game. He cited district successes in North Texas and near the Pecos River and noted public hearings would precede any district creation. After his talk, members viewed three films including Knights of the Texas Flyways and Realm of the Wild.
Attorney General Price Daniel attacks the Tide lands stance of Democratic nominees while Gov. Shivers criticizes Democrats over Dean Acheson. The Texas battle for 24 electoral votes heats up as Richard Nixon visits major Texas cities and Alben Barkley speaks for the Democrats in Austin.
Richard Dick Brown celebrated his fourth birthday at a party given by his mother Mrs Dor W Brown at their home Saturday afternoon. About thirty six children and some mothers attended. The Halloween motif appeared in decorations and favors with a chocolate cake and Halloween hats as mementos.
The passage credits men who know the record and are not swayed by prejudice or personal gain for supporting Eisenhower and placing the nation’s welfare first.
A Fredericksburg firm offers a complete Little and Big Golden Book selection along with other children’s titles. The notice highlights the availability of the full range and encourages readers to shop locally for kids’ literature.
Miss Cleo Malvaline Kitchens of Austin will wed David Donald Delz of Fredericksburg in a December 13 ceremony at Congress Avenue Baptist Church Austin. The bride graduated from Austin High School and has worked for American Optical Co for three years. Delz is a Fredericksburg High School and Durham's Business College graduate employed by Walker Austex Chili Co.
Presbyterian Women Circle met at Mrs. R. C. Hagee’s home on Wednesday October 22 at 3 30 p m with nine members and one visitor Mrs T Wright Neal present Circle chairwoman Mrs W H Osbourn opened with prayer and Bible study titled Do You Understand Your New Freedom in Christ The group noted Week of Prayer and Self Denial for Home Missions October 26 November 2 The next general meeting is scheduled for November 5 at 10 a m at the Manse and the next Circle gathering for November 19 at 3 30 p m at Mr Cliff Balser’s home
A promotion invites giving an Underwood Portable Typewriter to a school child this year. Readers should visit Fredericksburg Publishing Co Inc to claim the item.
The fourth grade girls of St Marys School formed Intermediate Troop 12 on October 6 led by Mrs Werner Tatsch with Mrs B P Hartmann as assistant. Seven girls join including Roberta Hartmann Mary Koch Karen Schandua Cynthia Tatsch Karen Wehmeyer Edith Jo Wille and Karen Kaiser. They hosted a mothers party on October 20 with Mrs Tyrus Cox as guest speaker. Committee chairs were named: Troop chair Mrs Emil Schandua J outdoor chair Mrs Eddie Wille and publicity chair Mrs Marcus Wehmeier. They aim to complete Tenderfoot requirements in weeks ahead.
Mr and Mrs Melvin Burrer welcomed a baby girl named Susan Evonne in San Antonio on October 14 weighing six pounds fourteen and a half ounces. She is the first grandchild of Albert Burrer and his wife. Maternal grandparents are Albert and Opal Schneider of San Antonio.
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