Report on Fredericksburg Sanitation Survey Meeting
About 250 Fredericksburg residents heard Sanitary Engineer W. M. Ehlers of the State Board of Health discuss local sanitation. He praised cleanliness but urged improvements to cess pools and open tanks, with a full survey report to follow and water samples to be tested. The Chamber of Commerce offers water sample containers and the concert band was thanked for free music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg
W. M. Ehlers
State Board of Health
Ehlers
H. H. Sagebiel
Chamber of Commerce
August Cameron for Gillespie District Clerk
The announcement endorses August Cameron for Gillespie County District Clerk noting his years as tax assessor and efficient service. He pledges to perform duties satisfactorily and seeks voter support in the November election. The item also mentions Misses Francis and Doris Pyka visiting relatives in San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Cameron
Gillespie County
Cameron
Francis
Doris Pyka
San Antonio
Mr Otto Knopp Visits California Parents
Mr Otto Knopp of California is visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Anton Knopp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Knopp
California
Mrs
Anton Knopp
Mrs Wertheim and Wahrmund family depart for Beaumont
After an extended visit with Mrs Emma Wertheim, Mrs William Wahrmund and daughter Rosemary depart for their home in Beaumont Texas on Saturday August 21st.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Wertheim
William Wahrmund
Rosemary
Beaumont
Texas
Frida Jenschke Weds Oscar Crenwelge at St Marys
Tuesday morning eight o'clock Father Robling united Frida Jenschke of Stonewall and Oscar Crenwelge of Squaw Creek in marriage at St Marys Church. Close relatives attended. dinner followed at the Jenschke home. couple to reside in Squaw Creek where the groom farms and raises stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Robling
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Frida Jenschke
Stonewall
Oscar Crenwelge
Squaw Creek
Amanda Jenschke
Wanda Crenwelge
Alex Jenschke
Oscar Weinheimer
Texas National Guard Cavalry to Visit Fredericksburg
Lt. E. F. Baldwin and Jos. E. Pate arranged for a 1000 man 1000 horse Cavalry unit of the Texas National Guard to visit Fredericksburg for the Gillespie County Fair. They depart Camp Stanley Wednesday and arrive Saturday, camp on Martin Schulz property by Fredericksburg Park, staying through the 40th Gillespie County Fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. F. Baldwin
Jos. E. Pate
Quartermaster Corps
Fredericksburg
Texas National Guard Cavalry
Camp Stanley
Martin Schulz
Gillespie County
Fredericksburg Giants Honor Felix Saenger With Gift
Fredericksburg Giants present a golden watch to Felix Saenger in honor of his years as manager of the Giants Baseball Club. The gift, given by the players, recognizes his faithful service to the club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg Giants
Felix Saenger
Giants
Saenger
Itz and Knopp Families Visit Friends in Austin
Mr. Rudolf Itz and family visited friends at Pflugerville during the past week. Misses Louise and Rosie Knopp of Austin are visiting their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Knopp. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Schroeder and family, Mr. August Itz and family and Misses Gertrude Wehmeier and Cora Baethge visited friends at Austin Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudolf Itz
Pflugerville
Louise and
Rosie Knopp
Austin
Mrs
Ed. Knopp
W. J. Schroeder
August Itz
Gertrude Wehmeyer
Cora Baethge
Father of injured player in Dunlay Texas
Mr. Christian Fritz reported his son Lawrence was badly injured after a baseball collision at Dunlay Texas. The incident left Lawrence with a broken bone and ongoing condition as officials investigate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Fritz
Lawrence
Dunlay
Texas
Fritz
Austinites Visit Fredericksburg for Austin Day Fair Start
About 100 Austinetts arrived in Fredericksburg at 10 30 AM for Gillespie County Fair opening or Austin Day. The Austin Municipal Band led a Main Street parade amid cheers. Delegates wore hatbands reading Austin the Friendly City and banners announced the October Austin Fair dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austinetts
Fredericksburg
Gillespie County
Austin
Chamber of Commerce
Our City
Geo. Bendetti
Harry Golden
Stanleys. Smith
Guy R. Cannon
A. J. Eilers
R. S. Mallett
J. J. Jurgens
Carl H. Mueller
James C. Keltner
Arthur E. Biard
L. Hausmann
Sol Stern
W. T. Willams
J. G. Wilcox
F. F. Finks
C. N. Avery
Radcliffe Platt
Joseph Fischer
Hy. Wukasch
Geo. S. Dowell
A. W. Speckles
A. W. McDonald
Fred C. Malone
J. J. Whatley
J. W. Grahm
OCC
Ankenman
A F
Mr Arno Wahrmund Visit to Gillespie County Relatives
Mr Arno Wahrmund and family of Eagle Lake are visiting relatives in Gillespie County, staying with relatives and touring the area.
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Arno Wahrmund
Eagle Lake
Gillespie County
Mrs Dora Conrads and James Moritz Visit Fredericksburg
Miss Dora Conrads of Karnes City visits friends in Fredericksburg while Mr James Moritz of Washington D C visits his parents and friends there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora Conrads
Karnes City
Fredericksburg
James Moritz
Washington, D. C
Baby boy born to Mr and Mrs Hugo Weinheimer
A healthy baby boy arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs Hugo Weinheimer on the 11th of this month. Congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugo Weinheimer
Stebling Family Guests of Mrs C Stebling in New Braunfels
Mr. Max C Stebling and his family from New Braunfels are visiting as guests of Mrs C Stebling during a local stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max C. Stebling
New Braunfels
C. Stebling
Public Library to Open August 28
Professor E Bittner announces the public school library will be open on August 28. All patrons are urged to return library books. Guests of Mr and Mrs S F Parrott include Mr and Mrs Saugraves and son, Mrs Moore and daughter, Mr Bill and Charley Conway, and Miss Elsie Conway of San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Bittner
Saugraves
Moore
Bill
Charley Conway
Elsie Conway
San Antonio
S. F. Parrott
Moody Club Forms at Tuesday Meeting for Dan Moody Candidacy
Members of the Moody Club held a Tuesday night meeting to perfect an organization and pass resolutions to back Dan Moody. No single leader was chosen as all members share duties and honor. Membership remains open at the club office for those wanting to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moody Club
Dan Moody
Cordes Weinheimer Wedding Celebrated in Stonewall
The Standard reports the marriage of Erna Weinheimer to Chester Cordes at the Stonewall home of Mr and Mrs Adolf Weinheimer. Father Robling officiated with attendants Elizabeth Cordes Rosie Fritz and Alvin Weinheimer. A wedding dinner followed and the couple left for a honeymoon. they will reside in Fredericksburg where Cordes works for Stein Lumber Co.
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The
Standard
Adolf Weinheimer
Stonewall
Erna
Chester Cordes
Fredericks
Ketron Ketron Kneese Wedding At Cherry Mountain Church
Emma Ketron daughter of Mr and Mrs John Ketron of Cherry Mountain wed Harry Kneese son of Mr William Kneese of Morris Ranch Thursday morning at 4 30 in the M FE Church South with Milda Kneese and Ella Koefer and Oswald and Edwin Ketron as attendants. The ceremony followed by a reception at the brides home the couple will reside in Morris Ranch area. The Standard offers congratulations and best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. FE. Church South
F. W. Radetzky
Emma Ketron
John Ketron
Cherry Mountain
Harry Kneese
Morris Ranch
Milda Kneese
Ella Koefer
Oswald
Edwin Ketron
William Kneese
Kneese
Visitors and Birth Announcements In Texas Fair Scene
Mr Ernst Rothmann of Menard visited the fair. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Hugo Weinheimer on Wednesday. Mr Walter Klein of Del Rio visits Fredericksburg friends as Willie Wahrmund and Max Wertheim of Beaumont plan a Friday Fredericksburg trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernst Rothmann
Menard
Walter Klein
del Rio
Fredericksburg
Willie Wahrmund
Max Wertheim
Beaumont
Mrs Julia Orr a guest at Knopp home San Antonio
Mrs Julia Orr of San Antonio is a guest at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Ed Knopp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Orr
San Antonio
Mrs
Ed. Knopp
Fredericksburg Visit Noted By Ressmann Family
Mrs. Arthur Ressmann and her children from San Antonio stay with the Christian Ressmann family in Fredericksburg. Mr. Arthur Ressmann and Mr. and Mrs. Geo Battersby accompanied them here last Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Ressmann
San Antonio
Fredericksburg
Christian Ressmann
Geo. Battersby
First Bale of Cotton Ginned in Gillespie County 1926
The first bale of cotton for the 1926 season in this county was grown by Ernst Schmidt of Doss Texas and ginned by Wm Rosenbush of Doss on Thursday August 19. The 567 pound bale will be exhibited at the 40th Gillespie County Fair. Mr and Mrs Arthur Ottmers of Ponka City Oklahoma are visiting relatives in and near Fredericksburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernst Schmidt
Doss
Texas
Wm. Rosenbush
Gillespie County
Arthur Ottmers
Ponka City
Oklahoma
Fredericksburg
Mr and Mrs Heep Visit Relatives in New Braunfels
Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Heep visited relatives in New Braunfels during a brief trip. The couple stayed with family and shared social greetings before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Heep
New Braunfels
Miss Paula Kott Plans Weekend Visit to Beaumont
Miss Paula Kott leaves for Beaumont this weekend to spend about a week at the home of Mrs. Wille Wahrmund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paula Kott
Beaumont
Wille Wahrmund
Families Enjoy Galveston Outing By Neffendorf Mayer and Durst
Messrs Emil Neffendorf Henry Mayer and Ben Durst and families spent several days on an outing at Galveston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Emil Neffendorf
Henry Mayer
Ben Durst
Galveston
Mr Richard Crenwelge of Oklahoma Visits Relatives
Richard Crenwelge of Oklahoma is visiting relatives, according to local society notes. He plans to stay several days and attend upcoming family gatherings.
Surprise Party Honors Levy Hitzfeld and Daughter Helena
Mr. Levy Hitzfeld and his daughter Helena were honored with a surprise party last week. A large Stonewall gathering joined in the celebration marking the honorees birthdays.
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Levy Hitzfeld
Helena
Stonewall
Baby Boy Born to Mr and Mrs Willie Gruenke
A baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Willie Gruenke last Tuesday. Congratulations to the family on the new arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Gruenke
Fortieth Annual Fair Opens With Ambitious Schedule
The forty third Gillespie County Fair plans a full three day program with racing at 1 30 daily, polo featuring Yellow Jackets Fort Sam Houston, and a baseball game between Gulf Refining Austin and local fans. Exhibits are extensive and the event is touted as the most successful yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Publishing Co
Fredericksburg
Fair
Gulf Refining
Austin
Giants
Austin Rooters
Yellow Jackets
Fort Sam Houston
Army
California
Colorado
Pacific Coast
Boerne White Sox
K. & M. Shoemen
Stonewall
Gillespie County
Fredericksburg Visit By Volz Duke Family Members
Mr and Mrs Herman Volz and daughter Anna and Mr and Mrs Jimmie Duke spent Sunday in Fredericksburg visiting at the home of Mr and Mrs August Jordan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Volz
Anna
Jimmie Duke
Fredericksburg
August Jordan
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Jenschke - Crenwelge
George Jenschke
Emil Crenwelge
J. W. Yancey
the Loan & Abstract CO
R. G. Striegle
A. P. C. Petsch
Moody Meeting
Doss and
Cordes Weinheimer
Ketron
Richard Crenwelge
W. H. Schaefer
Alfred P. C. Petsch
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