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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1950
Page
8
The City Commission with help from the Junior Chamber of Commerce painted yellow parking stripes in the busiest business blocks to create more parking and avoid meters. The stripes aim to organize parking and may ease the need for meters, depending on driver cooperation and proper alignment with the lines.
A four year review shows a $48 billion military budget with federal tax impact by income group. Families earning 3000, 5000, and 7500 dollars faced taxes of 49.85, 87.26 and 138.90 respectively while most defense outlay covered personnel costs and supplies rather than guns or ships. The report urges greater efficiency to maximize return on defense investment amid the Korean era.
A Dallas Morning News piece highlights grass as Texas ranching’s core asset from buffalo days to modern farming. It notes Rhodes grass, imported grasses, erosion control, and a state coordinated soil conservation effort guiding Better Pastures Inc to improve pasture quality and yields across Texas ranches.
The Texas Economy Commission formed by Governor Allan Shivers seeks practical reform of state government. It notes 200 agencies and 230+ funds, many with earmarked money and no general fund. The TEC plans logical reorganization, combining duplicated services and eliminating overlaps to improve efficiency. John Redditt leads TEC as state chairman.
Final rites for Albert Louis Bratherich were held Monday September 11 1950 at 3 00 p m in Beckmann Funeral Home. The Rev J F Holm officiated a duet sang during services. Interment followed at City Cemetery. Bratherich died September 10 in a local hospital at 1 30 a m aged 74 years 1 month 23 days. He was born at Cherry Spring July 17 1874, son of Heinrich and Katherine Bratherich. Surviving are sons Walter and Emil, brother William and sisters Louise Mrs Chas Itz and Ella Mrs Oswald Wendel. His wife Alma Krause Bratherich preceded him in death May 2 1936 along with a brother and a sister who died in infancy.
Johnson City residents host and visit relatives across the area. Perry and Mrs Mayes of Rocksprings visit kin here while Carroll Wilson of San Antonio spends time with her mother G A Cammack. Miss Mamie Klett heads to Baylor University in Waco to teach. Kerrville pair Eugene Bitterman and family tour Johnson City as others welcome guests. A baby girl arrived Saturday with Mr and Mrs Joe Croft as parents. Gus Felps and Earl Hart Jr with families visit, while Wendell Foss and Dallas Farris relocate to Austin. The Christian Church hosts a revival from September 10 with Rev Paul G Wassenich of Austin presiding. Thomas Young and children from Cypress Mills visit the Gipson family.
Our shop has the necessary equipment and the experienced men who can do a first class job of repairing on any model or make car. Call on us today. All work guaranteed.
Tyrus Cox and Art Rowert attended a Capitol Area Council executive committee meeting at the Austin Country Club. John Aycock presided as campaign chief with H L Gaskin James Tarr Ed St John and Joe Carrington present. The group outlined plans to raise funds to support 3073 Boy Scouts and 1999 Cub Scouts in Central Texas including Gillespie County through the Community Chest Drive.
Fredericksburg Publishing Co promotes monogrammed cards imprinted with your name. Ideal gift option featuring the touch of distinction for buyers at local stores.
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