Christmas Seals Endorsed by Government for Tuberculosis Fight
The Christmas Seal sale finances a national health movement and receives unqualified government endorsement. Post offices in major cities may use a die to stamp outgoing mail with the words Christmas Seals Stamp out Tuberculosis. Booths may be set up in post office lobbies to sell seals when not hindering normal work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Washington
Postoffic Department
Uncle Sam
Old Time Runaway Spurs Wagon Capsize on Kerrville Road
Last Monday Mr. Willie Schlaudt drove a wagon loaded with furniture toward town. A trunk fell off the load striking the horses which bolted and capsized the wagon in a ditch along the Kerrville road. Damages were less than feared after the cargo was inspected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Schlaudt
Kerrville Road
Local Notes and Visits From Fredericksburg Area
Birth announced for a son to Mr and Mrs Eddy Arbelger last Monday. Various residents including Chas Leyendecker and Helmuth Grobe visited relatives in this city. Mrs F E Crouch and children from Taylor visit locals. Clifford Fehrenbach escaped injury after a car rollover en route to Austin. Kerrville All Stars defeated Fredericksburg football team last Sunday. Studebaker Six delivered to Mrs Wm Kiehne. Fredericksburg Motor Co installed a visible gas pump.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg
Kerrville All Stars
Poultry Show Promotes Hill Country Breeders Effort
The Hill Country Poultry Show organized in 1922 by Gillespie County breeders promotes stronger poultry and egg production. The event at Klaerner's Pavilion on December 8 and 9 draws citizens, merchants, and farmers to study breeds and boost profits from higher quality birds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hill Country Poultry Association
Gillespie
Gillespie County
Klaerner’s
Fredericksburg boundary lines for Incorporation District proposed
A 17 member Fredericksburg committee reports proposed incorporation district boundaries after an executive session. The plan extends six blocks around the courthouse and public square toward South Heights, detailing streets and outlots and inviting amendments from interested parties for possible adoption by the mass meeting.
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Fredericksburg
N. E
S. E
Walter
Upper Crabapple Road
College Street
Llano Road
Gold, Grobe and Wendel-Andregg
S. W
S. FE
Baron’s Creek
Said Creek
Kerrville Road
N. W
Cross Street
Public Sauare
Said Square
South Heights
Illness and death reported in local family notices
The column records the serious illness of the Becker child and the death of a two and a half year old Whitley child from diphtheria. It also notes a birthday celebration at Mrs. Arthur Weirich’s home and a large gathering of friends enjoying the event.
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Whitley
Darling
Arthur Weirich
Fredericksburg Bowling Travels for December Showdowns
F W Maier returned from a short business trip to the capital city. Fredericksburg Bowling will face St Joseph's Eagles of San Antonio on December 2 in San Antonio. The San Antonio Bowling Verein will host the local team on December 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Maier
Fredericksburg
Ge. Joseph’s Eagles
San Antonio
Car Turns Turtle On Boerne Road Injuries Minor
A Sunday accident on the Boerne road involved Mr. Willie Ransleben and his family as their car turned turtle. The dew on the windshield obscured view and caused the crash. all occupants were hurt but none seriously.
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Willie Ransleben
Boerne Road
St Cecilia Harmony Club formed by St Marys music pupils
The St Marys School music pupils formed St Cecilia Harmony Club with officers Miss Margarite Blum president Miss Christina Knopp vice president Miss Ida Gentemann secretary and Miss Margarete Kraus treasurer. The first meeting featured a senior pupil program and planned monthly recitals with St Marys High School Literary Society.
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St. Mary’s School
St. Cecilia’s Harmony Club
Margarite Blum
Christina Knopp
Ida Gentemann
Margarete Kraus
St. Mary’s High School Literary Society
Escaped Injury After Crossing Incident in Main Street
Report notes Mr. Chas Young narrowly avoided serious harm after being struck by a car driven by Mr. Wim Fischback as he attempted to cross Main Street near Peterham's Meat Market. He was dragged briefly but escaped with no serious injuries.
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Chas Young
Peterham
Wim. Fischback
Mr. Young
Local Notes and County Ginning Totals Include Citizens' Light & Power Officers
Mrs Albert Lehne visits relatives in Ala mo and Helotes. County gin records show 9508 bales by Nov 14, up from 8446 a year earlier. At the annual meeting, Citizens' Light & Power Co named Joe Steir president Louis Kott vice president Alfred Schmidt treasurer Felix L Wilke manager and Herman Usener secretary.
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Citizens’ Light & Power Co
Joe Steir
Louis Kott
Alfred Schmidt
Felix L. Wilke
Herman Usener
Solemn St Marys Wedding of Sophia Eberle and Robert Grona
A quiet Wednesday ceremony at St Marys church saw Miss Sophia Eberle wed Mr Robert Grona with Rev H Gerlach officiating. The couple's attendants were Miss Emma Grona and Mr Frank Eberle. A generous dinner followed at the bride’s mother's home.
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St. Mary’s Church
H. Gerlach
Sophia Eberle
George Eberle
Robert Grona
Ernst Grona
Emma Grona
Frank Eberle
Texas court clears two trespass charges
State of Texas vs. Harry Schumann found not guilty by verdict of jury. Albert Seelig charged with trespassing also acquitted. Case dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Texas
Harry Schumann
Albert Seelig
Lanier Society Holds Meeting At Fredericksburg High School
The Lanier Society of Fredericksburg High School met in the auditorium with vice president Boss Bailey presiding. The program featured songs, poems, imitations, and a piano solo, ending with plans for a Christmas program and adjournment. Other items note births, medical visits, and local business updates in the town.
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Lanier Society of
Fredericksburg High School
Boss Bailey
R. W. Klingelhoefer
Vera Kolmeier
Dorothy Neuheisel
Margarete Maier Ukelele
Waldemar Stolle
Eugene Heimann
Wiliam Brodbeck
Mable Meyers
Ennore
Berniece Goodale
Puera Franz
Forge” — Society
Mass Meeting On Town Boundaries Set For Tuesday Evening
A mass meeting of the town is called for Tuesday evening December 4 at 7 30 to receive the committee report naming proposed boundaries of the corporation limits.
Local Telephone Manager Weds In San Antonio Church
Last Tuesday the local telephone manager for S. W. E. T. Co. Mr. Geo. Tait and Miss Lucille Barber of Beeville were quietly married at Travis Park M. E. Church in San Antonio. They left for a honeymoon trip to the border after a wedding dinner.
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Geo. Tait
Lucille Barber
Beeville
Travis Park
M. E
San Antonio
Border
Epworth League Program for December 2, 1923
Sunday program led by E A Lang includes prayer scripture readings Psalm 65, Benno Weis. Dent 8 6 20 Anita Winle. Miss Meyers solo. Roll call answered with scripture. Buartette E Dechert, E A Lang, P M Lang, Willie Brod beck. Three fold lift to men body mind soul Pearl Lang Louise Bode Mrs H J Hahn. Song and league benediction. All welcome.
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Benno Weis
Dent
Anita Winle
Miss Meyers
Buartette
E. Dechert
E. A. Lang
P. M. Lang
Willie Brodbeck
Pearl Lang
Louise Bode
H. J. Hahn
Professor Dubray of St. Edward's visits city
Prof J M Dubray of St Edward's College Austin visited relatives and friends in this city Thursday and Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Dubray
The
St. Edward’s College of
Austin
Also Mentioned on This Page
Eddy Arbelger
Chas Leyendecker
F. E. Crouch
Taylor
Arnold Krauskopf
Clifford Fehrenbach
Helmuth Grobe
Hy. Inchoff
Thrall, Texas
John Klaerner
White Line
Studebaker
Wm. Kiehne
Fredericksburg Motor Co
Messrs
Wm. Petmecky
Kurt Welgehausen
Theo. Heyland
Alamo City
Aug. Heimann
Robi. Arhelger
Bonn
Wialter Pfeil
J. R. Walker
Adam Wendell
Cherry Spring
Hy. Becker
Joe Schmidtzensky
Valeska
Laura
Arno Gold
Mrs. Gold
Burg
Fehrenbach Motor Co
Chevrolet
Fred. Mayer
Clarence Martin
Wm Borchers
Jiddie Bode
Robert
Maxium
Bruno
Oklahoma
Albert Lehne
Helotes
Grona — Eberle
Justice Court
Lanier Society
Mrs
Felix Holly
Stucke Bakery
John Rosenbach
Rosa Metzger
Dallas
St. Paul Hospital
Felix Scherer
Harper
W. Bierschwale
Bierschwale
Roy Rothmann
Louis Oehler
Upper Main Street
Lina Kiingelhoefer
Seguin
Epworth League
Alfred P. C. Petsch
the Loan & Abstract CO
R. G. Striegler
P. C. Petsch
Hugo A. Walter
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