Kyle music lover rebuilds discarded organs for churches
Otto J. Hoffmann a Kyle native and University of Texas graduate pursued organ building after mentorship from Frances Dunn. The story recalls his early talent in the 1930s and his later work reviving discarded church organs through skill in music and physics.
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Kyle
L. N. Wright
Central Texas
Frances Dunn
Otto J. Hoffmann
University of Texic
Dunn
Terrell Sledge
Otto
Charles P. Boner
The
University
Otto J. Hoffman
Germany
Hoffmann Schmeltekopf Organ Revival in Kyle Circle
Hoffmann and Schmeltekopf rebuild vintage organs for churches in Kyle and nearby towns. They rescue Galveston 1657 organ, restore it for Immanuel Baptist in Kyle, and form a small chamber group with Sledge, Damus, Schmidt, and others. District musical interest grows as old instruments return to community use.
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Arthur Erees Jr
St. Mary's
Austin
Temple Beth el
Trinity University
San Antonio
Galveston
Houston
Corpus Christi
Orange Hoffman
University Methodist Church
Immanuel Baptist Church
Kyle
Uhland
Schmeltekopf
Hoffmann-Schmeltekopf
Hoffmann
Hoff
Sledge
Koffmann
Norman Schlemmer
Juan Cortez
Hilda Damus
Seguin
Germany
Elsa Schmidt
Southwest Texas State College
Annie Miller
Edward
Janie
Cortez
Orange
Scarboroughs Youth Center Fashions For School Costume
A public notice of Scarboroughs Youth Center offering gay washable colors on a gathered skirt with elastic waist and nailhead ABC block designs. Prices range from 2.80 to 7.14 with separate pieces for mixing, white broadcloth shirts, and infant to teen sizes. Located at Infants Young Austin and Sub Deb Shops on the Second Floor.
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Young Austin
Winds and High Tides Hit Baytown Area
Strong winds up to 45 mph and heavy rain lashed Baytown on Monday. High tides rose to five feet four inches at 9 am, with Kemah also reporting elevated tides. power crews repaired minor wind damage.
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Baytown Area
Houston
Baytown
Houston Lighting and Power Company
Kemah
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