Cen-Tex Cooperative installs 300 foot radio tower on Lehne's Hill
Cen-Tex Cooperative completed a 300 foot two way radio tower on Lehne's Hill serving Gillespie Mason Llano Kerr Kendall Real Kimble San Saba and McCulloch counties. Ralph Swanson says the system covers a 50 mile radius with automatic remote controlled operation from the central office. The tower built by J J Phillips & Son of San Antonio and Motorola equipment enable immediate contact to any point in the ten county area served. A beacon light and side warning lights aid aircraft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Swanson
J. J. Phillips & Son
San Antonio
Motorola
Swanson
Austin
Junction
San Angelo
Gillespie
Mason, Llano
Kerr
Kendall
Real
Kimble
San Saba
McCulloch
Stores to Close on Labor Day in Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg business establishments will close on Monday September 1 in observance of Labor Day, one of six official holidays proclaimed by the Trades Extension Committee of the Chamber of Commerce. The Fredericksburg Publishing Company will also close, with the Standard delaying to Thursday September 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg
Trades Extension Committee of
The
Chamber of Commerce
Fredericksburg Publishing Company
Bethany Lutheran Church Service Schedule and Meetings
The Bethany Lutheran Church announces the 12th Sunday after Trinity with a German service at 8 30 a m and an English service with Holy Communion at 10 30 a m. Sunday school for all at 9 30 a m. Buchanan Study Conference runs Sept 1 to 4. Midweek items include no Junior Mission Band, a Church Council meeting at 8 p m, Mission Society events, and a Family Night Pack a Supper on Bethany's Lawn for fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity
Buchanan
Church Council
Society Family
Bethany
Zion Lutheran Church Weekend Schedule and Lectures
Zion Lutheran Church under Pastor Gus W. Sager announces 8:00 a.m. devotions on KNAF this Saturday. Next Sunday 9:15 a.m. Sunday School and Bible classes, 10:30 a.m. Divine Worship with speaker Christ Can Open Your Ears to Hear His Word. 7:00–9:00 p.m. closing Triple T lectures at Fredericksburg conference for teachers and workers. attendance earns credit cards. Sunday service broadcast 10:30–11:30 a.m. to reach shutins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KNAF
Fredericksburg
Plans Laid for Marking Graves in Old Indianola
A drive to preserve two abandoned Indianola cemeteries on the Gulf Coast aims to enclose them and shield graves from cattle and weeds under the Fence Fund. Initiated by Mrs. Dennis Valentine of San Antonio and led by the James W. Fannin Chapter Daughters of the Republic of Texas, fund contributions may be mailed to the Indianola Fence Fund Victoria National Bank. The cemeteries honor German settlers led by Prince Karl von Solms Braunfels who died in yellow fever, with the first on low ground toward Magnolia Beach and the second on higher ground near the old town site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianola
Gulf Coast
Fredericksburg
Germany
Dennis Valentine
San Antonio
James W. Fannin
Daughters of the Republic of Vrexas
Ben T. Jordan
Victoria
Jordan
Indianola Fence Fund
Toria National Bank
Magnolia Beach
Prince Karl von Solms
Schmid Family Posts Four Day Visit in Corpus Christi
Mr and Mrs Henry Schmid with daughters and Mrs Victor Keidel returned this past weekend from a four day visit in Corpus Christi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Schmid
Victor Keidel
Coppus Christi
New Fall Oxford Shoes Arrive at Sterling Bros
New Fall 1952 oxfords have arrived including Winfield Fortune and Jarmay styles. All dress shoes offered in various styles and prices. Each pair is expertly fitted for complete foot satisfaction at Sterling Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winfield, Fortune
Jarmay
Sterling Bros
Local Boys Among Graduates at St. Marys University
Sixty two St Marys University graduates were honored at the Municipal Auditorium San Antonio on Sunday August 14. Chester Hohmann son of Arthur and Mrs Hohmann earned a bachelor of business administration and will report for active duty at Fort Sill. Rubin R Wehmeyer son of Edgar and Mrs Wehmeyer earned a bachelor of music education. Robert A Lehne son of Alfred and Mrs Lehne earned a bachelor of business administration. Commencement address by Reverend Louis J Blume S M. Ten ROT C cadets received commissions as second lieutenants including Hohmann. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Arthur Hohmann and Mr and Mrs Edgar Wehmeyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Hohmann
Rubin R. Wehmeyer
Robert A. Lehne
St. Mary's University
Municipal Auditorium
San Antonio
Hohmann
Arthur Hohmann
Army
Fort Sill
Okla
Wehmeyer
Edgar S. Wehmeyer
Luckenbach
Roberta Knopp
Lehne
Alfred Lehne
Harper
Louis J. Blume
S. M
Thos. J. Treadway
Charles B. Huntley
U. S. Army
Palace Theatre Coop in Warm Springs Fund Drive
The Palace Theatre under manager Walter Knoche joins Texas Theatres Crippled Children's Fund drive for the Gonzales Warm Springs Foundation during August 31 to September 6. A trailer will be shown and a collection box placed at the entrance. Gillespie County residents treated at Gonzales Warm Springs include Ester Borjas and others. Last week Mr. and Mrs. Moechle and Mrs. Stehling visited local families in San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paulee
Walter Knoche
Texas Theatres
Gonzales Warm Springs Foundation
Texas
Knoche
The
Palace
Gillespie County
Ester Borjas
Betty Jean Grobe
Charles Schandua
Robert Louis Schandua
Judy Tietz
Carolyn Ottmers
Lutheran Pastors Retreat Slated at Lake Buchanan
Lutheran pastors in the area will attend the Buchanan Theological Retreat from Monday evening Sept 1 to Thursday Sept 4 at Buchanan Lodge near the dam. Dr Paul Lee Wartburg Seminary Dubuque will join with a paper on a Lutheran life in Germany and the U S. The program includes lectures on eschatology Swedish Lutheran theology and stained glass art along with Bible studies and fellowship under Pastor G A Poehlmann's guidance.
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Buchanan Lodge
The
Dam
LCRA
Paul Lee
Wartburg Seminary
Dubuque
Iowa
Cave Creek- Crabapple
Germany
United States
Julius Holm
Doss - Cherry Springs
George Krueger
San Antonio
Melton Bulgerin
Austin
Lowell, Green
Slaton
Alfred Knorr
Corpus Christi
G. A
Jerry Wuest Birthday Party at Home
Jerry Wuest celebrated his fifth birthday at a party given by his mother Mrs. Raymond Wuest at their home on Tuesday afternoon Aug 19. Twenty three children and their mothers attended. The gym set was the chief attraction for the youngsters. A large square white cake topped with green cocoanut formed grass under a corral with miniature cowboys on horseback roping the five yellow candles. Handkerchief favors were given to the children. The hostess was assisted by Mesdames Werner Schnappaut Carlton Schnelle and Albert Kammilah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Wuest
Raymond Wuest
Jerry
Werner Schnappaut
Carlton Schnelle
Albert Kammilah
Weekend visit with the Rubin Wehmeyers noted
The passage mentions Mrs Paula Knopp Treibs and her son Glenn spending the weekend with the Rubin Wehmeyers, indicating a social visit or family gathering. The snippet provides no further context on date, location, or occasion.
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Paula Knopp Treibs
Glenn
Rubin Wehmeyers
Copy Cafe Fetes Employees at Frantzen Farm Barbecue
Mr and Mrs Alex Frantzen hosted City Cafe employees and their families at a barbecue supper on the Frantzen farm on Wednesday evening. The youngsters enjoyed volleyball and tennis ball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Frantzen
City Cafe
Frantzen Farm
Bank to Close for Labor Day Monday
The Fredericksburg National Bank will be closed Monday September 1 in observance of Labor Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg National Bank
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cen-Tex Cooperative
Lehne's Hill
Lehne’s Hill
Cross Mountain
Central Texas Electric Cooperative
Skyriders
Bethany Lutheran Church
G. A. Poehlmann
Fredericksburg Hospital and Clinic
Gertrude Metzger
R.N
Edwin Moellering
LVN
Pat Dooley
Fredericksburge Co., Inc
E. Main Street
Wrigley’s Gum
Frankfurters
Grayson Leo Margarine
Oy Merde
Taylor
Babo
Colgate’s
Libby
Gregor Staudt
Joy
Robin Hood
Woovadiy Aporf LF
Crenwelge Food Market
St. Mary's
Palace Theatre
Warm Springs
David H. Moechle
Alton L. Stehling
Edward C. Bernier
Mark Wayne
Robert Molberg
Lake Buchanan
Motaloy
Nc ES Compassion
McRae Sales CO
St. Kerrville, Texas
Stehling’s
Gene Autry
Dickie
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