Cen-Tex Cooperative installs 300 foot radio tower on Lehne Hill
Cen-Tex Cooperative completed a 300 foot two way radio tower on Lehne's Hill north of Cross Mountain serving Gillespie Mason Llano Kerr Kendall Real Kimble San Saba and McCulloch counties. Ralph Swanson says the tower with Motorola gear covers a 50 mile radius and links eight vehicles via remote controlled central office operations. The structure built by J J Phillips & Son of San Antonio rises above nearby towers and features a beacon light and warning lights for aircraft.
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Cen-Tex Cooperative
Lehne's Hill
Lehne’s Hill
Cross Mountain
Central Texas Electric Cooperative
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 businesses will shut 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 close that day, with the Standard coming out Thursday September 4 instead of the usual Wednesday.
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Fredericksburg
Trades Extension Committee of
The
Chamber of Commerce
Fredericksburg Publishing Company
Bethany Lutheran Church Sunday Services and Events
The Bethany Lutheran Church announces a German service at 8 30 a m and an English service with Holy Communion at 10 30 a m on Sunday after a 9 30 a m Sunday School. Buchanan Study Conference runs Sept 1 to 4 with midweek church council at 8 p m and Mission Society Family Night on Thursday with Pack a Supper on Bethany's Lawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity
Buchanan
Church Council
Society Family
Bethany
Zion Lutheran Church Services and Lectures Schedule
Zion Lutheran Church led by Pastor Gus W. Sager lists Saturday prayers at 8:00 am over KNAF and Sunday services at 9:15 am for Sunday School and Bible classes followed by 10:30 am divine worship. An evening 7:00 to 9:00 pm Triple T lecture series in Fredericksburg conference offers credit cards for attendees. broadcasts 10:30 to 11:30 am to reach shut ins and Christian friends.
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Christ
Fredericksburg
Lutheran Pastors Retreat Slated at Lake Buchanan
Lutheran pastors from the area will attend the Buchanan Theological Retreat next week at Buchanan Lodge near the dam. Dr. Paul Lee of Wartburg Seminary will present a paper on Germany and United States church life.
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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
Jerry Wuest celebrated his fifth birthday at a party hosted by his mother Mrs. Raymond Wuest at their home on Tuesday afternoon August 19. Twenty three children and their mothers attended with a large square white cake topped with green coconut and a corral scene. Handkerchiefs were given as favors and the hostess was assisted by Mesdames Werner Schnappauff Carlton Schnelle and Albert Kammlah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Wuest
Raymond Wuest
Jerry
Werner Schnappauff
Carlton Schnelle
Albert Kammlah
Plans for marking graves in Indianola cemeteries
Drive to preserve two old Indianola cemeteries on the Gulf Coast focuses on the Fence Fund to enclose and protect graves of German settlers who landed in the hill country era. The plan, led by Mrs. Dennis Valentine and the Daughters of the Republic of Texas James W. Fannin Chapter, aims to solicit descendants and supporters to mail contributions to the Indianola Fence Fund at Victoria National Bank.
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Indianola
Gulf Coast
Fredericksburg
Germany
Dennis Valentine
San Antonio
James W. Fannin
Daughters of the Republic of Texas
Ben T. Jordan
Victoria
Jordan
Toria National Bank
Magnolia Beach
Prince Karl von Solms
Schmig Family Returns From Corpus Christi Visit
Mr and Mrs Henry Schmig and daughters and Mrs Victor Keidel returned this past weekend from a four day visit in Corpus Christi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Schmig
Victor Keidel
Coppus Christi
New Fall Oxford Styles Arrive at Sterling Bros
New Fall 1952 oxfords including Winfield Fortune and Jarman arrive in correct sizes. Shoes are presented as well crafted and comfortable. Sterling Bros promotes complete foot satisfaction and invites customers to buy dress shoes there.
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Winfield, Fortune and Famous
Jarman
Sterling Bros
Local Boys Among Graduates at St. Marys University
Sixty two St. Marys University graduates were honored in the Municipal Auditorium San Antonio on August 14. Hohmann son of Arthur and Mrs Hohmann earned a bachelor of business administration and awaits active duty at Fort Sill. Wehmeyer son of Edgar Wehmeyer earned a bachelor of music education. Lehne son of Alfred Lehne earned a bachelor of business administration. Eight seniors received second lieutenants commissions from Lt Col Charles Huntley in ROTC. Commencement address by Rev Louis Blume S M. Attendants included Mr and Mrs Arthur Hohmann and Mr and Mrs Edgar Wehmeyer.
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Chester Hohmann
Rubin R. Wehmeyer
Robert A. Lehne
St. Mary’s University
An Antonio
Hohmann
Arthur Hohmann
Tuesaday
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
Edgar Wehmeyer
Palace Theatre Joins Texas Crippled Children's Fund Drive
The Palace Theatre under manager Walter Knoche will cooperate with state theatres to sponsor the Texas Theatres Crippled Children's Fund for the Gonzales Warm Springs Foundation during August 31 to September 6. A trailer film and a collection box will support the drive. several Gillespie County residents have received treatment there. Local visits were made to San Antonio families related to the foundation.
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Paakce
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
Weekend Visit From Paula Knopp Treibs and Glenn
Mrs. Paula Knopp Treibs and her son Glenn spent the weekend with the Rubin Wehmeyers, sharing time and hospitality in a family gathering.
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Paula Knopp Treibs
Glenn
Rubin Wehmeyers
Frantzen Farm Hosts City Café Pete’s Employees Barbecue
Mr and Mrs Alex Frantzen treated City Café Pete’s employees and their families to a barbecue supper at the Frantzen farm on Wednesday evening. The youngsters enjoyed volley ball and tennis ball.
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Alex Frantzen
City Cafe
Frantzen Farm
Fredericksburg National Bank Closed for Labor Day
The Fredericksburg National Bank will be closed Monday September 1 in observance of Labor Day.
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Fredericksburg National Bank
Also Mentioned on This Page
Skyriders
Bethany Lutheran Church
G. A. Poehlmann, Pastor
Lake Buchanan
Fredericksburg Hospital and Clinic
Gertrude Metzger
R.N
Edwin Moellering
LVN
Pat Dooley
B.N
Wrigley's
Frankfurters
Grayson Leo Margarine
Babo
Colgate’s
Libby
Joy
Robin Hood
Gregor Staudt
Crenwelge Food Market
Fredericksburg Publishing Co., Inc
Iderwood Tyre Ee Ene Sales Snake
E. Main Street
St. Mary's
Palace Theatre
Warm Springs
David H. Moehle
Alton L. Stehling
Edward C. Bernier
Mark Wayne
Robert Molberg
Cafe Petes
VALVE
Motaloy
McRae “Sales CO
F” St. Kerrville, Texas
Stehling’s
Gene Autry
Dickie
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