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Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1952

Page

21

Heimann Tops Fort Hood NCO Academy Class

Cpl. James W. Heimann completed his course at the Non-Commissioned Officers Academy Fort Hood Texas. He graduated highest in his class with the top grade among 1200 graduates. Lt General Hodge Fourth Army Commander presented the diplomas. He is the son of Mr and Mrs James A Heimann.

Cpl James W. Heimann Non-Commissioned Officers Academy Fort Hood Texas Hodge Fourth Army Cpl. Heimann James A. Heimann

President Harrison Dies One Month After Inauguration

President William Henry Harrison dies just one month after taking office, ending the shortest presidency in U.S. history. His death raises questions about succession, with Vice President John Tyler assuming the duties of the presidency.

U. S William Henry Harrison

Treating Planting Seed Through The Ages

The article notes ancient and historical seed treatment methods beginning over 2,000 years ago with soaking in wine and references a 1640 shipwreck off England that spurred a major advance in small grain seed treatment. It explains using sea water saturated seed to reduce smut and the early brine method for wheat seed. It then mentions modern chemical treatments.

College Station Sept England

Record rainfall in Gillespie County tops historic marks

Last week two days of heavy rain caused unofficial record totals across Gillespie County with several locations reporting rainfall up to 25.5 inches in Cedar Mountain and 23.5 inches at Bell Mountain. Residents note soil loss and damaged pecan trees while officials compare to events in 1921 1952 and 1900 as they collect figures from area gauges.

Gillespie County Taylor A. F. Buie Cedar Mountain Arnold Rode Onion Creek Louis Hohmann Bell Mountain Oswald Wendel Cherry Spring Rubin Doebbler Bear Creek Otto Welgehausen Arno Moellering Emil Wahrmund Harper Edgar Feuge Hilmar Schneider Carl Vorauer Burnet Road Clemens Kneese Hayden Ranch Dave Schmidt Devils River W. H. Stevens Harvey Moellering Rocky Hill K. T. Penick Iddo Wahl Eckert Cedar Mt Lawrence Hartmann Live Oak Lothar Meier Luckenbach Clinton Hardin Chas Walter Alfred Rasch Grapetown Emil Holtzer Castell Frank Stieler Post Oak Henry Eberle John Jenschke Willie Berg Pedernales Petersburg Berg Emil Haltzer Llano

Pedernales Flood Destroys Farms South of Fredericksburg

The Pedernales River breached banks near Mogford causing extensive damage along Henry Mogford and Louis Stehling fields. The Moellering family saw barns toppled and livestock losses as roads and gardens flooded. 22.5 inches of rain fell over two days.

Pedernales Austin Highway Marty Rusenberger Alex Frantzen Frantzens Henry Mogford Louis Stehling Harvey Moellering Willie Moellering Edward Stehlings Austin Schaeferkoeter Harry Schaeferkoeters Stehling Harvey's Place Vida Louise Moellering Harvey Edwin Rusenbergers Moellerings W. C. Westerfeldts Westerfeldt FHS Westerfeldts Christian Mathisen Place

Two Flock System For Poultrymen Is Recommended

College Station reports a two flock system to stabilize egg production and prices. W J Moore of the Texas Agricultural Extension Service says hatch chicks for flock replacements in both spring and fall, keeping two age groups separated. Fall hatched pullets may cash in on high summer prices, while careful culling and intact stock from reputable hatcheries boost profits.

College Station Sept W. J. Moore Texas Agricultural Extension Service Moore

Misses Attend Kerrville Beta Zeta Delta Kappa Gamma Meeting

Misses Ella Gold and Flora Wertheim attended a supper and committee meeting Monday night of the Beta Zeta Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma held at Mrs. Emil Saenger’s home in Kerrville.

Ella Gold Flora Wertheim Beta Zeta Chapter Delta Kappa Gamma Emil Saenger Kerrville

High heels originated with Louis XIV for height

Historical note credits Louis XIV with origins of high heels as a fashion choice linked to his height.

Louis XIV

We want you to be chairman you wont have much to do

The sentence asks for a grammatical correction and presents a directive that the recipient would serve as chairman with minimal responsibilities. The core idea is clarified while maintaining a concise, formal tone.

First American North Pole Quest Launched in 1753

A 18th century expedition originated in Philadelphia as the first attempt by Americans to reach the North Pole. The effort marked early American exploration ambitions.

North Pole Philadelphia

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