Debt burden of federal debt eyed in 1950s by George S Benson
Benson argues rising federal debt harms growth and freedom. He cites a $258 billion debt costing about $7,000 per family and $4,500 per worker, with interest at $5.725 billion in 1950 and projections of $300 billion by 1955. He warns of inflation and reduced private enterprise, urging curtailment of civilian spending.
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Idaho
Washington
America
Fed
United States
Abraham Lincoln
Ciiss
Harper Teachers Find Homes as School Opens in Harper
Out of town teachers have arrived and found accommodations with local residents. Several families host teachers and students attend church and social events as the community adapts. Visits from relatives in San Antonio, San Angelo, Littlefield, and Houston mark the weekend, with residents sharing news of trips and hobbies.
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Harper
San Antonio
Carlos Parker
Monroe Lang
San Angelo
Pentecostal Church
Carlos Parker Ranch
C. W. Granville
Floyd Boatright
Corsicana
Boatright
Florence Parker
Littlefield
R. W Pinkey
Geraldine Bierschwale
Viola Dell Sageser
Durham Business College
Austin
Carolyn Parker
Houston
Jessie Walker
Floyd Bode
Bill Grossenbacher
el Paso
Wayne Barrett
Carroll Walker
Oli Walker
Bessie McDougall
Robin Thiele
Abilene
Albert Sagebiel
Theo Helms
Otto Rahe
Chas. Barrett
Roy Roberts
Olive Parker
Junction
Lillian Lang
Marvin Tobin
Tracy Tobin
S. S. Stewart
O. Buskey
Suell
Millers Courts Plans Five New Units and Wash House Expansion
City building permits report five new cabin units for Millers Courts at an estimated $20,000 plus a wash house enlargement costing $500. Additional permits include Max Metzger residence $8,000. W H Osbourn annex bedrooms and bath $5,000. Edwin Kammlah rebuild old on $2,500. Felix Holly bathroom addition $400. Henry Rahe annex car shed to servants quarters $125. Mrs. D L Ottmers annex extra garage $50.
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Max Metzger
N. N. Milam Street
W. H. Osbourn
W. Creek Street
Bath
Edwin Kammlah
W. San Antonio Street
Dinner guests noted from local homes on Labor Day
Guests at the Hubert Molberg home for Labor Day included Mr and Mrs Helmer Johnson Arden B Johnson Mrs Norman Whitlow of Round Rock and Dr and Mrs Joel Johnson with children of Temple Texas.
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Hubert Molberg
Helmer Johnson
Arden B. Johnson
Norman Whitlow
Round Rock
Mrs
Joel Johnson
Temple
Political Announcements for County Offices 1950
The Standard publishes candidate announcements for the General Election on November 7 1950. County Judge nominees include Henry Hirsch seeking re election and Victor H Sage Biel. Sheriff contenders are Robert Bob Loth Hugo Klaern er. Other races list William Bill Schneider Jr for County Attorney E L Schmidt for District Clerk Reinhold Tatsch for County Treasurer Felix Scherer for County Clerk and Tax Assessor Collector entry continues.
Band Boosters Meeting Set Monday Night
Fredericksburg High School Band Boosters hold their annual membership meeting on Monday night September 11 at 7 30 p m in the Band Hall. All members urged to attend.
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Fredericksburg
Pleasant Hill Agriculture Club Meets
The Pleasant Hill Agriculture Club holds a well attended meeting Friday night Sept 1. D R Odiorne led in Mr W C Stewarts absence. Ronie Fuchs sang. Emil Hartmann spoke on fishing at Port Aransas and brought 180 pounds of fish. He noted irrigation changes in Stonewall Fire Insurance and discussed crop prospects. Weevil control and medicine use were covered by A L Patterson. Next meeting slated for Friday Oct 6 with Mr and Mrs Gilbert Fuchs.
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D. R. Odiorne
W. C. Stewart
Ronie Fuchs
Emil Hartmann
Port Aransas
Hartmann
Stonewall
Gilbert Fuchs
Lubbock
Texas
A. L. Patterson
Lone Star Brewery Launches Sixth Expansion Program
Lone Star Brewing Co of San Antonio announces its sixth major expansion as production climbs from 39 000 to 400 000 barrels annually. The anniversary week open house drew thousands from South and Central Texas, with news relayed by distributor Reinhard Enderlin and president Harry Jersig.
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Lone Star Brewery
Lone Star Brewing Co
San Antonio
Texas
Reinhard Enderlin
Lone Star
Enderlin
Harry Jersig
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George S. Benson
Harding College
Searcy, Arkansas
J. F. Cook
Billies
San Marcos Rattlers
Hillbillies
FHS
R. W. Sherley
Red and White
Millers Courts
Henry Hirsch
Victor H. Sagebiel
Vor
Robert “Bob” Loth
Hugo Klaerner
Bill) Schneider, Jr
E. L. Schmidt
Reinhold Tatsch
Felix Scherer
Milton C. Durst
Joe O. Weinheimer
Justice of the Peace
WM. Bruns
Eugene Kramer
Herman Duecker
Emil Dietrich
Reubin Nixon
Arnold Markwordt
Emil Fritz
Felix Pfiester
Hugo Weinheimer
Felix Herber
Pleasant Hill Agriculture Club
S. S. Mauldin
Pleasant Hill
Buick
Henry J. Taylor
ABC Network
Hill Country Implement Company
East Main
Fredericksburg, Texas
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