Terracing Campaign Planned by Chamber and County Agent
Directors meeting outlined a joint terracing drive in Gillespie County with the Chamber secretary spending Jan and Feb in the fields. Judge Usener and the County Agent led the effort to boost farm land value, aiming to add thousands of dollars per acre by reducing undrained areas. The Chamber subscribes 250 dollars to retain the County agent until Nov 1, 1924, preserving his salary offer from another county.
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Chamber of Commerce
Gillespie County
Usener
Gilespie
Miller
Mrs Anna Wahrmund Funeral Held in San Antonio
Mrs Anna Wahrmund nee Marschall died in a San Antonio hospital Monday morning at 67. She was born in Fredericksburg and lived in San Antonio 23 years. Survived by her husband Ed Wahrmund, a daughter Mrs F F Grimsinger, and two sons Eugene and Felix. Funeral was held Tuesday afternoon with many Fredericksburg relatives attending.
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Anna Wahrmund
Marschall
San Antonio
Fredericksburg
Ed, Wahrmund
F. F. Grimsinger
Eugene
Felix
Rifles and Ammunition Arrived for Fredericksburg Club
Government deliveries brought rifles and ammunition to the Fredericksburg Rifle Club, a group of M T C students and ex service men. After grounds and stands are prepared, practice will begin. Louis Kott Co reports shipments including Run-about and touring cars to multiple individuals. Fehrenbach Motor Co received a car load of Chevrolet cars earlier in the week.
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Fredericksburg Rifle Club
Louis Kott & Co
Frank Webb
Hy. Holden
Louis Beyer
Clemens Meyer
Frank Knaupp
Albert Langenennig
Mrs
Edw. Tatsch
Aug. Novian
Wm. Scott
Arthur Jung
Alf. Petri
Albert Sehneh
F. O. Wahl
L. L. Harley
Gus
Malehow
Adam Schuessiler
Fehrenbach Motor Co
Golden Wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Striegler
On Sunday November 25 Mr. and Mrs. Fred Striegler celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary. About one hundred guests attended at the Striegler home with autumn decor and a wedding dinner. Nine of their twelve children were present along with many grandchildren.
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Fred Striegler
Striegler
Mrs. Striegler
Poultry Show Promises Larger Gillespie County Exhibit
The 1924 Gillespie County poultry show aims to surpass 1923 with stronger regional competition. Hill County counties Gillespie Blanco Llano Kerr Mason Kendall join a broader exhibit, stressing public spirit, cooperation, and education to boost future poultry events.
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Hill County
Gillespie
Blanco, Llano
Kerr Mason
Kendall
Poultry Association
Gillespie County
Second Hill County Poultry Show Drives Gillespie County Interest
Gillespie County expands beyond pecans peaches and turkeys as poultry farming gains notice. The upcoming Second Hill County Poultry Exhibit promises a bigger event with many laying hens, fancy and utility birds, pedigreed stock and strong attendance, reflecting growing local egg and meat production.
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Gillespie County
Hill County
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