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. Previously a postal official in Akron, Ohio, he and Mrs. Bender have remodeled the former Carl Klaerner property on Lower Crabapple Road. The state Grange is affiliated with the National Grange, with over 800,000 members nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Grange
James M. Bender
Gillespie
Fredericksburg
Crabapple Road
Texas Grange
Hamilton
Fredercksburg
Texas State Grange
Bender
Ohio
Carl Klaerner
Arthur Leesch
Boerne
National Grange
Grange
Boerne Grange
Gillespie Grange
Akron
Carl Kiaerner
We Believe lay For Themselves air Dealers Folly
An editorial critiques New Deal policies and Democratic prosperity claims. It argues that the public is misled by reports of rising household spending, blames Democratic administrations for perceived socialistic trends, bureaucratic inefficiency, and corruption. The piece warns voters will be distracted from past shortcomings ahead of the next election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Department of Labor
United States
St Marys School Acknowledges 357 Register for 1952 53 Term
St Marys School reports 357 pupils registered for the 1952 53 term with senior class at 37 and fourth grade at 36 leading enrollment. First classes begin Tuesday September 2 with morning sessions only. The school is run by 12 Sisters of Divine Providence and 3 lay teachers under Very Reverend Joseph J Hildebrand as superintendent and Sister M Fortunata as principal.
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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
Texas
Miss Ella Gold Visits Brownwood With Mona Cobb
Miss Ella Gold spends several days in Brownwood visiting her friend Miss Mona Cobb and enjoying the hospitality of the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Gold
Brownwood
Mona Cobb
Klaerner Family Host Family at Fair Gathering
Mr and Mrs Felix Klaerner hosted guests during the Fair including Mr and Mrs Oscar Roggen Bucke of Lytle Miss Cora Klaer ner Willie Klaerner and daughter Kay all of San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felix Klaerner
Oscar Roggenbucke
Lytle
Cora Klaerner
Willie Klaerner
Kay
San Antonio
Fire Officials Warn Grass Fire Dangers in Dry Weather
Fredericksburg fire marshal Eric Juenke and Fire Chief Max Schneider urge caution as high dry grasses and weeds around vacant lots and homes pose serious fire risk. They advise cutting and hauling away vegetation, never leaving outdoor fires unattended, and disposing of embers and cigarette butts properly. They warn to remove trash, oil fans, inspect cords, and call 276 immediately if a fire starts to prevent spread.
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Eric F. Jlenke
Fredericksburg
Max Schneider
Juenke
Schneider
Plans Complete for Zion Centennial in September
Plans are complete for a month long Zion Lutheran Church Centennial Celebration in September marking 100 years since its founding in 1852. Events include Sept 7 morning and evening services, Sept 14 double service with reenactment and communion, a Sept 28 program ending with an informal afternoon program, and a historical pageant Steadfast in Faith.
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Zion Luheran Church
Christ
Gillespian Given Year in Penitentiary
Elgin Kramer, 32, was found guilty of child desertion and given a one year penitentiary sentence by a jury in 33rd District Court Tuesday. The trial occurred during the second week of the August term with a civil case also heard. The court recessed Tuesday evening and will reconvene on Monday, Sept. 2 at 2 a.m. for further business. Kramer’s jury deliberated about one hour before verdict. He failed to follow a court order to pay $120 monthly child support. The trial began Tuesday at 9 a.m. with prosecutors Sam Connally and Wim Schneider Jr. for the state and Richard Hoerster for the defense, with 12 jurors listed. The lone civil case, Knee v McDougall, resulted in judgment for the plaintiff.
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Elgin Kramer
Kramer
Sam Connally
Wim. Schneider Jr
Richard Hoerster
Heat and More Heat Across the State
The weather narrative repeats a heatwave with every day readings above a hundred degrees, reaching a weekly high of 105 on two days. Daily highs include 105,100,102,104,104,105,101, while the weekly low is 67. Night temperatures were oppressive, and heat related fatalities across the state total 45 in recent weeks.
Parking and Driving Rules At Public School Set
The school board approved grounds regulations including one way traffic on Travis Street westbound and College Street eastbound. Parking inside the enlarged horseshoe drive is allowed, with loading zones at the top near the junior high building reserved for parent use during pickup and drop-off, and no parking in the loading area or the small horseshoe opposite it during school hours.
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Travis Street
Colege Street
College Street
Youth Rodeo Slated Saturday Night in Harper
Gillespie County 4-H presents the first annual youth rodeo at Harper Community Park on Saturday at 7 30 p m under lights. Entries open to ages 15 to 20 with junior and senior divisions. Events include steer riding calf tie down goat milking barrel racing and cutting horse for boys and girls. Admission 75 cents adults 25 cents children. dance 75 cents. Proceeds support county 4-H work. open to non members in Gillespie County with parental consent.
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Gillespie County
Harper
C. L. Brown
Ander
Old Teamsters to Hold Annual Reunion on Labor Day
The Gillespie County Old Teamsters plan their annual reunion Monday September 1 Labor Day at Kiaerner's New Park on the Harper highway. Activities begin 1 30 p m with program at 2 p m special feature Gillespie County candidates receive five minutes each. Music by Alfred Klaerner Bankusville Band. Barbecue fellowship supper starts 4 30 p m bring the trimmings.
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Gillespie County
Old Teamsters
Kiaerner
New Park
Harper Highway
August Stahl
Alfred Klaerner
Bankusville Band
Fredericksburg Public School Opens 1952-53 Term
The Fredericksburg Public School begins its 1952-53 term on Wednesday September 3 with high school registration set for August 28 and a complete faculty led by A K Krause and W C Westerfeldt. Seniors register first tomorrow at 8 am, followed by juniors at 9, sophomores at 10, and freshmen at 11. Elementary and junior high registration starts at 3 am on September 3. Bus schedules and noon lunch service are arranged for opening day with regular service resuming September 4.
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Fredericksburg
K. Krause
Krause
Fredericksburg Independent School District
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
Eila Gold
Viola May Schmidt
Mildred Lochte
Dixie Stafford
Virginia Green
Iria Vnn Anderson
Black
Green
Anderson
Karl Hartmann
Flora Wertheim
Robert Klett
F. W. Hendrix Jr
Guido Klett
Leonard Shanklin
Opal Pitz
Hendrix
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Vanderby
Gillespian
Alfred Petsch
Zion
P. F. Zizelmann
Zizelman
West Travis Street
Victor Nixon
Roger Kk. Erickson
Austin
Paul Keller
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