Gillespian Named Master of Texas State Grange
James M. Bender of Fredericksburg was named the new master of the Texas State Grange at a closing session in Hamilton. A 26 year Grange veteran, he succeeds Arthur Leesch of Boerne and plans to establish a Gillespie Grange. He previously served 37 years as a postal official in Akron, Ohio, and has remodeled the former Carl Klaerner property with his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Grange
James M. Bender
Gillespie
Fredericksburg
Crabapple Road
Texas Grange
Hamilton
Texas State Grange
Bender
Ohio
Carl Klaerner
Arthur Leesch
Boerne
National Grange
Grange
Boerne Grange
Gillespie Grange
Akron
Carl Elserner
Democratic prosperity myth and New Deal critique
The piece argues air dealers muddle the public about Democratic prosperity, citing a Labor Department report claiming the average American family spent $400 more than earned in 1951. It accuses New Dealers of hiding socialistic policies and corruption to influence the 1952 election, warning prosperity masks past inefficiencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Department of Labor
Unite States
Marys School Opens 1952-53 Term With Large Enrollment
St Marys School begins the 1952 53 term with 357 pupils reported for registration. First classes start Tuesday September 2 with morning sessions only. Senior class leads at 37 and fourth grade has 36. staff includes 12 Sisters of Divine Providence and 3 lay teachers.
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Mary's School
St. Mary’s
St. Mary's School
Sisters of Divine Providence
Robert Logan
E. Bartsch
Joseph J. Hildebrand
M Fortunata
Fortunata
Alphonsine
Anthony Knopp
Sister
Mary of
Frances Joseph
St. Mary's
Texas
Miss Ella Gold Visits Brownwood Friends
Miss Ella Gold spends several days in Brownwood visiting her friend Miss Mona Cobb during a local social outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Gold
Brownwood
Mona Cobb
Klaerner Family Hosts Fair Guests in San Antonio
Mr. and Mrs. Felix Klaerner hosted guests during the Fair including Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Roggen bucke of Lytle Miss Cora Klaer ner Wilte Klaerner and daughter Kay all from San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felix Klaerner
Oscar Roggenbucke
Lytle
Cora Klaerner
Wilte Klaerner
Kay
San Antonio
Fire Department Warns of Grass Fire Dangers
Fredericksburg fire marshal Eric F Juenke and fire chief Max Schneider warn that high dry grasses and weeds around vacant lots and outbuildings pose serious fire hazards. They urge cutting and hauling away vegetation, not leaving open fires unattended, and dousing embers. They advise disposing of cigarette remains carefully and inspecting electric fans and cords for safety to prevent fires. Call 276 immediately if a fire starts for prompt help.
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Eric F. Jlenke
Fredericksburg
Max Schneider
Juenke
Schneider
Zion Marks Centennial as Lutherans Plan Sept Event
Plans are set for Zion Lutheran Church to celebrate its 1852 founding with a September centennial program. The morning service will feature singing. an evening pageant Steadfast in Faith will be staged. events start September 14 and run through month end with a dedicated educational program and a double service. Zion was founded by Pastor P F Zizelmann and six families, who erected a church building on the present lot after purchasing it for 45 dollars. cornerstone laid March 6, 1854.
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Reacheran
Cos
Ciaran
Chile
P. F. Zizelmann
Texas
Fredericksburg
Zizelman
Zion
Gillespian Given Year in Penitentiary
Elgin Kramer aged 32 was found guilty of child desertion and given a one year penitentiary sentence by a jury in the 33rd District Court. The trial followed an order to pay 120 monthly to his divorced wife for six minor children. The court recessed after the verdict and will reconvene Sept. 2 at 9 am for the first week’s petit jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Kramer
Kramer
Sam Connally
Wim. Schneider Jr
Richard Hoerster
Heat and More Heat Mark Fourth Week of Century Readings
A persistent heat wave dominated the state with daily highs reaching 101 to 105 degrees and a weekly high of 105 on Wednesday and Monday. Night temperatures stayed high with 67 degrees on Saturday, and the heat has been linked to 25 statewide deaths in recent weeks.
Parking Driving Regulations Adopted for Public School Grounds
The school board approved one way traffic on Travis Street westbound and College Street eastbound for a public school grounds area. Parking is allowed inside the enlarged horseshoe drive except the loading zone near the junior high and the small horseshoe opposite it during school hours, with no parking on the top drive during regular hours.
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Travis Street
College Street
Gillespie County 4-H Youth Rodeo Set for Harper
The first annual Gillespie County 4-H Youth Rodeo will be held Saturday night at 7 30 under Harper Community Park lights. Events include steer riding calf tie down goat milking and barrel racing with seniors 15 to 21 and juniors under 15. Admission 75 cents adults 25 cents children. dance afterward 75 cents. Proceeds fund county 4-H work.
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Gillespie County
Harper Community Park
C. L. Brown
Old Gillespie County Teamsters Plan Labor Day Reunion
The Gillespie County Old Teamsters announce their annual reunion on Monday September 1 Labor Day at Klaerner's New Park on the Harper highway. The gathering begins 130 pm with programs at 2 pm and invites Gillespie County candidates to speak five minutes each. Music by Alfred Klaerner’s Bankusville Band accompanies the event. A fellowship barbecue begins 430 pm with attendees asked to bring barbecue trim mings.
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Gillespie County
Old Teamsters
Klaerner
New Park
Harper Highway
August Stahl
Alfred Klaerner
Bankusville Band
Fredericksburg Public School Opens 1952 53 Term
Fredericksburg Public School announced the 1952 53 term starts September 3 with high school registration on August 28 and a full faculty led by A K Krause. Bus service shifts earlier on opening day, lunchroom closed Sept 3, resumes Sept 4, and a teacher meeting set for Sept 2.
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Fredericksburg
K. Krause
Krause
Fredericksburg Independent School District
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Gillespian
Alfred Petsch
Zizelmann
Harper
A. K. Krause
W. C. Westerfeldt
Roy Langerhans
Joe Tatum
Warren W. Percy
Robert Walter
Herbert Haas
Laurence Black
K. Gammenthaler
E. W. Stobaugh
Stella Jung
Viola May Schmidt
Mildred Lochte
Dixie Stafford
Virginia Green
Iria Ann Anderson
Black
Green
Anderson
Karl Hartmann
Flora Wertheim
Robert Klett
F. W. Hendrix Jr
Guido Klett
Leonard Shanklin
Opal Pitz
Hendrix
West Travis Street
Victor Nixon
Roger E. Erickson
Austin
Paul Keller
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