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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1929
Page
10
Editor Ell is in charge of the Blanco County section and Emilie Busha is the intended recipient for items. Address items to Johnson City, Texas for delivery to the Blanco County editor.
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Davis visited Blanco and attended a Fredericksburg show. Out of town visitors included Mr. Oscar Heckel and Mr. Marvin Klinger. Local residents visiting friends and relatives ranged from Round Mountain to Ranger with multiple families mentioned. Commissioner Court met with most officers present except fluill, Rev R S Adam visiting San Antonio for church work.
Mrs Lee Roy Carpenter and children plus Mr Lonnie Wilson visited W C Wilsons from Miranda City last week. Roy J H Clark and wife hosted Mrs Willie Davis and children of Lytle Texas. Vera Wadell and family and Fletcher Clark of Corsicana joined. A welcome rain fell Sunday night and Monday morning aiding farmers and stockmen statewide. Ed Bauerle and son of Sandy visited sister Mrs Walter Collins after a trip to Austin. Anna Klappenbach and Wood had a minor accident at school with several cuts and bruises but no serious injuries.
Lucian L. Morrison and Rowena Johnston, both of Oklahoma, wed last week in a ceremony at the Court House with Judge Martin officiating. The couple is wished a long and happy married life.
Mr and Mrs Albert Lindig of Nye were in town Tuesday shopping. Miss Opal Wood, at tending school here, spent the weekend at Hye with home folks. Mr Walter Collins of Round Mountain visited relatives here. Mrs Anton Neumann and baby stayed with Mrs W Collins. Mrs Calvin Brown and daughter Susie Brown visited relatives last week. F O Bruckner visited Austin this week. Mrs John Felps and daughter from Millers Creek Community shopped here one day last week. Willis Greenhow and Guy Felps of McCall Creek visited Monday. Minnie Beauchamp of Henry attended the meet and visited relatives here Friday. Mr and Mrs Rosa and daughter Mrs Leonard, recently ill, are up again. Peterman, working on the lumber yard, spent the weekend in Cain City with home folks.
The Interscholastic Meet held last Friday drew large crowds with strong school representation. P.T.A. served dinner and sold ice cream and lemonade, raising about eighty dollars for school benefits. A ball game between Blanco and Johnson City ended 8 to 15 in favor of Johnson City.
Construction on the Texas Power and Light Company plant in Johnson City has faced material shortages and repeated inspections revealing defects. Crews expect to finish soon and provide reliable service matching the town's announced progress.
Mr and Mrs Charlie Wells visited relatives here Saturday. Rev I N Jett of Georgetown filled his regular appointment at the Christian church Sunday morning and evening.
Mr and Mrs John Kelley and their children from Dallas have relocated to reside with Mrs R G Kelley, the couple's mother, in the local area.
Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Buckner of Austin spent the week end here with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Breed of San Antonio were Sunday guests in the A. J. Wagner home. Miss Gwendolyn Shugart visited her grandmother Saturday in Round Mountain. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Buckner of Austin visited relatives here this week end, Miss Dora Pearl Brown teaching in Buffalo spent the week end with home folks. Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Mayfield spent the week end in Austin visiting relatives, Mr. Hudson and Miss Bernice Byler were visitors in San Marcos Saturday.
Weekly notes report Melvin Buckner of Austin visiting with Dr. R L Fulcher Felix Lindemann and Gus Ross in New Braunfels Sunday. Mr and Mrs Wall attended the Spring Branch play Sunday Alvin Jonas danced there. Mrs Ellen McNatt of Round Mountain spent the week with her daughter Mrs Robert Grisham and family. Freestanding ads mention Lady Margaret creams and Central Drug Company and hardware items.
A garageman presses for add-ons as a motorist insists on nothing but gas. The exchange ends with the driver speeding off and the clerks reflecting on a past slight, hinting at a petty revenge.
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