Thirty Three Years Ago Of 1913 Highlights
A historical digest from the WochEngblatt files notes events from 1913 including a new warehouse for John Knopp Store progress, moves by Mr and Mrs John Brooks of San Antonio to Fredericksburg, and county notices. It records farm sales, injuries, freight rulings, Tradesdays livestock sales, and a 1913 Gillespie County cotton crop estimate of 12 500 bales with satisfactory prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Brooks
An Antonio
Fredricksburg
Gillese
Holiday Visitation Reflects Thanksgiving Joy in Willow City
The Willow City community celebrated Thanksgiving with family gatherings and visits from relatives across Texas. L J Smith marked a birthday during the holidays, while relatives from San Antonio Lubbock and Brenham joined meals and dinners. The Renick and Horlen families hosted relatives as students returned home for the holiday break.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlin Althaus
Ray Phil ‘Hester
Eddie Sam
Texas
R. Phillips
Christi
Clinton Althaus
James Wells
A. College of
Cliffordick
Yla Fay Horlen
Is University
Austin
Jer- Horlen
Texas University
Ned
A. Renick
San Antonio
Dick Laurence
SMU
Richard
Antonio
Mrs
Ord Renick
Station Robbed and Car Stolen in Johnson City
A Service station owned by Charlie Althaus was broken into and robbed Friday night. A car owned by Willie Hobbs was stolen from in front of the Jaycee Theater, likely by the same thieves. Three men were seen fleeing in Hobbs' car by women seated near the theater, who gave officers a detailed description.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Althaus
Jaycee Theater
Willie Hobbs
Highway 281
Hobbs
George Ginson
Roy
Fredericksburg
Jack Harner
Coast Guard
Copy discharge certificate both sides for safe keeping
Have photo copies made of your discharge certificate and file a record at your county courthouse to ensure official security and easy retrieval. This advisory stresses duplicating the document and recording it with local jurisdiction.
Slot machine pays off at ice plant
A new device at the local ice plant dispenses ice blocks for a quarter. The machine is described as perfectly legal and guarantees a block of ice every time, neatly tied and ready to carry away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hearney
Twife
Joanne Weinheimer Chosen Queen Of Stonewall Fete
Joanne Weinheimer daughter of Mr and Mrs Herman Weinheimer was elected queen of the Stonewall Community Club barn dance held in Weinheimer Hall on Tuesday November 26. Refreshments were sold during the evening and a turkey was awarded to Charles Klein Joanne Weinheimer and Elgin Beckmann after the box auction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joanne Weinheimer
Herman Weinheimer
Stonewall Community Club
Weinheimer
Charles Klein
Elgin Beckmann
Price Refunded for Large 2-Ounce Item
A brief notice states a price refund offer for a large 2-ounce item priced at 60 cents. No additional details provided about the retailer or product type.
New Legislators Host Open Forums in Caldwell and Hays
Two newly elected representatives from Hays and Caldwell counties keep their preelection pledge by holding a series of open meeting forums for constituents to discuss public issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Marcos
Hays
Caldwell
Harper PTA Hosts District Seven Leader Virginia Sharborough
Mrs. Virginia W. Sharborough, chairwoman of District Seven Home and Family Life, will speak at the Harper PTA December 6 and 7 events. The 8 pm December 6 program at the Baptist church includes Christmas readings, music, an operetta, and a Santa appearance followed by a talk to patrons. December 7 features a 10 am morning program at the school house, a noon covered dish lunch, and a 1:30 pm lecture and discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper Pta
Virginia W. Sharborough
District Seven
Home and Family Life
Sharborough
Harper
PTA
Darlene Welge Crowned Queen Of Doss Festival
Darlene Welge of the House of Welge was crowned Thanksgiving Queen at the Doss Festival in front of the largest crowd ever. The ceremony featured a pink and white decor, royal escorts from the Hahn Geistweidt and Sauer houses, with Crown bearers Gerald Wayne Wendel and Esther Kramer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darlene
House of Welge
Doss
Alora Mae
House of Hahn
Lord Harold
House of Strachbein
Dutchess Vernell
House of Geistweidt
Duke Dennis
House of Lange
Marjorie Ann
House of Sauer
Prince Nelson
Queen Darlene
King James
House of Baethge
Gerald Wayne Wendel
Esther Kramer
Gordon Ellis Sauer
June Braeutigam
Kathleen Geistweidt
Virginia Evers
Royal Court
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cameron Yoemen
Joe Hawkins
R. Burke
B. Hauk
Holloway
C. Duncan
G. Hollis
C. Riola
E. Salach
THE
Wochenblatt
John Knopp
Gaines
Oklaoma
Gillespie County
Wm. Goehmann
Brady
Theo Heep
Stonewall
Ibert Rusenberger
Peter Crenne
Messrs
Emil Pfiester
Hil Schaper
Federicksburg
Armand Pfiester
Chilen
Heinrich Pfiester
Lewis K. Smith
Meta Hotopp
San Annin
Alfred Petsch
Ed Klaerner
Listerdale
F. W. Arhelger
Missura Arhelger
Dallas
Oliday
Willow City
By Dawn Laurence Willow
Johnson City
Opal Ray Gipson
Blanco County
Schneider’s Hatchery
Bank At the
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Virginia Lee Eckert
Durham
Guar
Kallenberg’s Pharmacy
ARROW
Loitz Mill
RCA Victor
Perry Come
Fidelis
Winter Wonderland
Santa Claus
Little Town
Aithful
City Radio & Electric CO
J. F. Cook
Darlene Welge
Harry Wahrmund Doss
Nice
Bill
Hickor
Glover
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