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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1952
Page
9
Editorial argues that both Eisenhower and Taft focus on limits of big government while Stevenson promises to clean up a mess without changing administration. It warns of a growing national debt inflation and loss of liberty under central policy, urging Americans to defend rights and resist eroding safeguards.
After a record flood in Gillespie County, highway crews warned motorists about treacherous roads east of Stonewall. Despite warnings many ignored them and faced trouble, forcing crews to work hard to rescue them. The piece likens ignoring warnings to following a fire truck to a blaze.
Fredericksburg Volunteer Fire Department announces the Fire Prevention Poster Contest in observance of National Fire Prevention Week October 5 through 11. Open to all county school children including rural and city schools entries due at the Fredericksburg Fire Station by Saturday October 4.
A concise meditation on how small missteps accumulate when habits ignore detail. The speaker links today’s stumbles to yesterday’s lax choices and implies accountability for repeated, avoidable faults. The tone remains reflective and cautionary.
A Kerr County column writer argues television will not derail work ethic and muses on the presidential race. He notes corruption exists on both parties and jokes about guided missiles versus guided politicians while praising Congress and hoping for reform.
The column records weddings anniversaries and social rounds in Fredericksburg and nearby towns. Notable items include twenty fifth wedding anniversaries for Mr. and Mrs. Adolf Burg and Mr. and Mrs. Peter Schneider, church events and farewells, and community visits. It also notes sport results, appointments, and a Gulf Coast storm disaster with fatalities and property damage.
Mr and Mrs Alvin Sultemeier and family visited with Mr and Mrs Otto Weirich Friday evening The Pleasant Hill 42 Party drew a full crowd with tired workers still enjoying games and visiting Mrs R R Rech and Mr Joe Novian won first prize while Mr and Mrs S S Mauldin and Mrs Louis Lindig took second The Mauldins and Sidney Wayne visited Fredericksburg Saturday Mr R J Mauldin of Weslaco Texas visited Pleasant Hill for the weekend bringing wire to repair washed out fences A fall garden is advised to cut food costs with 25 percent more seed and pre planting treatment for a better stand.
The writer Geoffrey Chaucer, famed for the Canterbury Tales, flourished in 14th century England and influenced later English literature. His life intersected with court life and early English vernacular poetry. External roles included diplomatic service and public work under medieval English rule.
Messrs Crofts Marble Falls Elgin Rothmann Mason County and Willie Roeder Gillespie County display fine cattle at the Fair. An airship was sighted over Fredericksburg yesterday likely to linger for the Fair. H P Gartrell Mason among Fair visitors. Walter Jenschke joins H Kuenemanns. Rich Ludwig and Dr J E Pe
The Standard announces candidates for the General Election on Tuesday November 4 1952. County Judge Victor H Sagebiel seeks re election. Sheriff candidates include Robert Bob Loth Hugo Klaern er. Other races list Milton C Durst Felix Scherer Reinhold Tatsch Raymond L Kneese William Schneider Jr Richard Dick Hoerster E L Schmidt Pat Dooley Emil Dietrich Levi Rosenbusch Arnold Markwordt Felix Pfiester.
Fredericksburg High School shifts homecoming to November 7 and 8 with a Friday football game against Lockhart Hillbilly and a Saturday dance and program. The event was moved from October 24 25 due to conflicts. Registration Friday night is 25 cents per person. An open house and campus tours follow the game. Exes may tour buildings with guides. Class reunions plan gatherings in their rooms after the game Friday. contact Rolan Schmidt.
A reader describes being crippled by rheumatoid arthritis and other rheumatic conditions with deformed hands and stiff ankles. She credits wonderful relief and invites correspondence at 2805 Arbor Hills Drive P. D. Box 3122 Jackson Mississippi to share how she found help.
Near Philadelphia a sister owns half of a duplex and lives there. One side is brown and the other green, creating a two toned effect. After years no one suggested a common shade, but now she writes that they will repaint.
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