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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1950
Page
8
A noon visit by San Antonio public, civic and business leaders to Good Will Builders in Fredericksburg boosts Pan American Friendship Week. The group, hosted by the Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce, promotes better understanding between Americans and people south of the border during a three day program.
The article notes autumn weather in Central Texas despite the calendar date of September 23. Rainfall blessings, lingering summer days, and ongoing mowing reflect Texas weather doing as it pleases, not following strict dates.
A national survey shows bicycles in U S number about half of passenger cars and face high accident rates, especially in rural areas. Experts blame improper turns traffic light violations lack of illumination and risky rider behavior among youths ages five to seventeen. Parents urged to ensure bicycles are well lit equipped and safe.
A 1930s editorial argues Americans face rising taxes funded by wartime needs. It defends taxes as necessary for soldiers equipment while urging acceptance and condemning resistance. The piece predicts higher rates will hit middle class and urges public support. It urges women to mobilize for Americanism and lists action steps for involvement.
The Standard lists candidates authorized for the November 7 1950 general election Henry Hirsch Re election Victor H Sagebiel Jr Bill Schneider for District Clerk E L Schmidt for County Treasurer Reinhold Tatsch Felix Scherer Wm Bruns for County Clerk W M Kasper for Constable Precinct One Eugene Kramer for Commissioner Precinct 1.
Final rites were held Thursday September 21 1950 at 2 p m in Beckmann Funeral Home for W O Davis Jr age 63 born January 13 1887 Blanco County Texas son of W O Davis Sr and Bettie Florence Rabb Davis. He died September 19 in a local hospital. Survived by wife Hallie Smith mother and three brothers Alfred Pike Hiram with Gould deceased. Interment in Davis Family Cemetery.
Larson resists tearing down his 75 year old windmill while Curly announces plans to mount a TV antenna atop it. He intends to buy a television set from Buzz Ellis and rely on the windmill for superior reception.
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