Nobles Schuetzenkoenig Sixth Time Crowned Champion
Claude Nobles of San Antonio, a Grapetown shooter, won his sixth Schuetzenkoenig title at the 57th annual Schuetzenfest at Bear Creek Range. He tied Henry P. Schnudt on 90 of 100 in the first ten rounds, then defeated Schmidt 89-77 in the 10 round elimination to secure the crown and help Grapetown win the team title with 502 of 600.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rakt
Claude Nobles
San Antonio
Grapetown
Nual Schuetzenfest
Bear Creek Range
Nobles
Henry P. S Schnudt
Hubertus Club
Schmidt
Fredericksburg
Wm. Frantzen
Perry Geistweidt
Noble
Geistweidt
Schuetz
We Believe This We Gladly Do Religion and Government Text
The column notes reader Werner Klier misinterpreting the phrase Government is more important than the Church. It acknowledges that language invites varying readings and that the author aims for clarity, admitting ideas are inherently approximative and complex.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Werner Klier
Grand Jury Named For August Term Opens
District Clerk E L Schmidt announced the grand jury panel for the August term of District Court opening Monday August 18. Judge Thomas Ferguson of Burnet will set case dates on August 8. Petit jurors will be summoned and announced soon. The panel includes Herman Crenwelge C J Dooley Paul Stehling Henry Welge Otto Hartmann Walter Schlaudt Chas M Peril Kurt Hansen Werner Feller Ruben C Schmidt Alvin H Weinheimer Edwin Rusenberger Adolph Kott Troy Foster Elgin Schneider and Martin Dittmar. twelve will serve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Schmidt
Schmidt
Thomas Ferguson
Burnet
Herman Crenwelge
C. J. Dooley
Paul Stehling
Henry Welge
Otto Hartmann
Walter Schlaudt
Chas M. Peril
Kurt Hansen
Werner Feller
Ruben C. Schmidt
Alvin H. Weinheimer
Edwin Rusenberger
Adolph Kott
Troy Foster
Elgin Schneider
Martin Dittmar
Lion Centennial Services Planned For September
Zion Lutheran Church marks centennial month in September with four Sundays of observances. Centennial Committee led by Harry Hartmann plans events starting September 7, the church’s founding date. Pastors Rev. Gus Sager and Rev. F. A. Bracher will lead services including a German language memorial on September 14. A former member, Rev. Richard Weber, will preach September 21, followed by a centennial pageant at the Fair Grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zion Lutheran Church
Hill Country
Harry Hartmann
Church Council
Zizelmann
Zion Lutheran
Vereinskirche
Zion
Gus. Sager
F. A. Bracher
Richard Weber
Brenham
Fair Grounds
Full Military Honors for Pfc H E Houy in Austria Death
Full military honors were accorded Pfc Harvey Eli Houy 22 of Fredericksburg son of Eli and Minda Houy who died in Austria from a gunshot wound while driving a vehicle into a motor pool. He served 16 months after enlisting March 15 1951 overseas since February 7 1952. Burial rites were at Edison Street Methodist Church and City Cemetery with American Legion ritual and firing squad.
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Pfc
Harvey Eli Houy
Eli Houy
Austria
Edison Street Methodist Church
Pfe Houy
Pfe. Houy
Fredericksburg
Eli Holly
Minda Durst Holly
Elburnie
Newton Howy Frederickshurg
Oline
David Meier
Lillian
David Anderson
Helen
Monroe Schuessler
Ogden
Utah
Betty Jean Houy
Nathalia
Darlene Houy
Houy
Beckmann Funeral
Sgt
Merrell Clark
New York Military Port of Embarkation
J. C. Campbell
O. C. Raeke
O. F. Kattner
Edison Street
F. Kattner
City
George Kott
Alfred Neffendorf
Louis Jordan Post
American Legion
Jenschke Named Commander of American Legion
Alois Jenschke teller of Fredericksburg National Bank was elected commander of the Louis Jordan Post American Legion at its annual officer election held Wednesday night. He succeeds George Kott, who led the post in the past year. Other officers named are Elgin Friedrich first vice commander Erwin Kammilah second vice commander Mrs Pet Choate adjutant Rev Lewis J Petmecky chaplain Reuben Kammilah historian Reuben Duecker sergeant at arms Hans Land assistant sergeant at arms Jarvis Wieser finance officer and Raymond Kneese service officer. The Louis Jordan Post and Auxiliary annual picnic will be held Sunday August 10 at 4 30 p m in the Rotarians area Oakcrest Park with every family bringing their own lunch and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alois Jenschke
Fredericksburg National Bank
Louis Jordan Post
American Legion
Jenschke
George Kott
Elgin Friedrich
Erwin Kammlah
Pet Choate
Lewis J. Petmecky
Reuben Kammilah
Reuben Duecker
Hans Land
Jarvis Wieser
Raymond Kneese
Louis Jordan Post and Auxiliary
Rotarians
Oakcrest Park
Mr and Mrs Alfred R Wunderlich Visit Texas and New Mexico
Mr and Mrs Alfred R Wunderlich returned from a Texas trip visiting Big Bend Balmorhea McDonald Observatory and from New Mexico stops in Las Cruces Roswell Ruidoso and Carlsbad Caverns as part of leisure travel.
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Alfred R. Wunderlich
Big Bend National Park
Balmorhea State Park
McDonald Observatory
Texas
Las Cruces
Roswell, Ruidoso
Carlsbad Caverns
New Mexico
Preparations Underway For Gillespie County Fair Week
Final preparations are made for the 64th Gillespie County Fair opening Friday August 15 continuing through Sunday August 17. Nightly entertainment features the Gainesville Community Circus Ellison Troupe of Canine Acrobats Abilene with fireworks and band music from Doss Stonewall and local groups. The opening night Parade of Champions highlights grand champion animals and birds with sponsor plaques. Saturday showcases 4 H Dress Revue and Talent Show with 57 local girls, plus 4 H and FFA Crop Judging awards. Special acts fill Sunday as all exhibits remain open and Big State Shows provide carnival attractions. Continued on page 6.
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Gillespie County
Gainesville
Ellinson
Abilene
Doss
Stonewall
Lucille Conrads
Oklahoma
V. B. Spiva
Wm Schneider Seeks Reelection As County Attorney
County Attorney William Bill Schneider Jr announces candidacy for reelection. He is a World War I veteran with a law degree from St Marys University and Texas bar admission in 1949. He cites two years experience to strengthen the office and vows strict enforcement of state laws. The piece also notes Mr and Mrs James A Wehmeyer visiting Fredericksburg with their two sons.
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William ‘Bill’ Schneider Jr
Standard
Bill
William Schneider
Else Schneider Behr
St. Mary's University School of Law
San Antonio
Texas
Dorothy Jung
Here
Patrick William
Susan Elaine
Schneider
Visitors Named From Austin and Louisiana
Mr and Mrs Woody Johnson of Austin and Mr and Mrs Al fred Johnson of Louisiana were visitors in the Doxie Schumann home last weekend.
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Woody Johnson
Austin
Alfred Johnson
Louisiana
Doxie Schumann
Reverend Robert Logan Vacationing Along Gulf Coast
Rev. Robert Logan of St. Marys Church is vacationing in Pensacola Florida and other coastal cities, taking time for rest and travel along the Gulf. He plans to return to duties after his coastal circuit.
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Robert Logan
St. Mary's Church
Pensacola, Fla
City Schools Set Openings First Week in September
Fredericksburg schools fix opening days for September. St Marys School opens Tuesday September 2 and the Public School the next day. Seven new teachers named including two high school faculty. Requirements for first graders include birth certificate and vaccination and diphtheria immunization. Several staff announcements and resignations noted.
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Fredericksburg
St. Mary's School
Board of Education
A. K. Krause
Laurence N. Black
Houston
Fluleah Byrd
Gladewater
Fillmore W. Hendrix Jr
Lubbock
Janet Bowers
Seguin
Virginia Green
Cameron
Anna B. Willson
Centerpoint
Mary Jo Taylor
Junction
Carolyn Barthelow
Barthelow
Austin
Killian Keller Awarded City Bridge Contract
Killian Keller Construction Company of Fredericksburg won the bid to build the North Washington Street bridge over Town Creek. The contract price is 11 000 dollars, with negotiations completed Monday night. The 50 foot long structure will carry a 28 foot roadway and a one side 4 foot sidewalk. Construction should start after steel delivery, expected in two months, replacing the Austin Street bridge that collapsed earlier this spring.
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Killian-Keller Construction Company
Fredericksburg
City Bridge
Washington Street
Town Creek
Wm. Schroeder
Austin Street
Meurer, Kamm Lah Attend Western Holly Gas Range Banquet
Mr and Mrs Henry Meurer Betty Meurer and Edwin Kamm lah attended a Western Holly Gas Range meeting and banquet held Thursday night at the Highlands Cafeteria in San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Meurer
Betty Meurer
Edwin Kammlah
Western Holly Gas Range
Highlands
San Antonio
Paulette and Edward Mann With Ed Steins For Week
Paulette and Edward James Mann are spending a week with their grandparents, the Ed. Steins, while their parents attend a meeting in Dallas.
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Paulette and
Edward James Mann
Ed. Steins
Dallas
Fair Reserved Seat Tickets On Sale For Gillespie County Fair
Reserved grandstand seats for the 64th Gillespie County Fair go on sale at the Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce. Friday prices are 60 cents for reserved seats and 35 cents general admission. weekend prices are 80 cents reserved, 50 cents adults and 25 cents children for general. A few box seats are $1. Booster trips will promote the fair in a 75 mile radius with bands and banners. Contact Wesley Gold, Gilbert Eckhardt, or the Chamber office to join a caravan.
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Chamber of Commerce
Ralph Gold
Edgar Stroeher
Fredericksburg
Gillespie County
Hasenpfetter
Stonewall
Johnson City
Marble Falls
Lampasas
Goldthwaite
San Saba
Llano
Eckert
Wesley Gold
Gilbert Eckhardt
Chamber of Commerce Office
Landis Seeks Constable Post In Precinct 1
Ernest Landis announces his candidacy for constable in precinct 1. A 31 year Gillespie County resident, he has done ranching and mechanical work, was born in Brady, and moved to Fredericksburg as a child. He is married to Ruby Pfiester and they have two children. Landis served four years in the army starting February 1942 and pledges full cooperation with the sheriff and direct voter outreach before the November election.
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Landis
Gillespie County
Brady
Fredericksburg
Ruby Pfiester
White Oak
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Nobles Schuetzenkoenig
Lion Centennial
Paul Keller
Victor Nixon
H. E. Houy
Ptc
Banner
Gillespie
Gillespie County 4-H
Wm. Schneider
James A. Wehmeyer
Killian-Keller
WM. Schneider JR
Ernest Landis
Ernest
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