August in December puzzling tree bloom in Texas
In Pecan Creek Emil and Mrs Crenwelge brought a branch from an apple tree that bloomed off season starting after September rain and now bears three small apples. The piece also notes a community drive to “Christ Back in Christmas” and various regional anecdotes including Scouts, mail from Korea and the Philippines, and a dubious reference to Fredericksburg’s old beer garden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Crenwelge
Pecan Creek
Crenwelge
Christ
Simon Burg
P. A. Bode
Warren Miller
Charlie Stone
Otto Spaeth
C. V. Robinson
Liano
American Magazine
Fredericksburg
Texas
Pleasant Hill Community News Highlights Injuries and Social Events
A Pleasant Hill man Alfred Brodbeck was injured last weekend after slipping on wet steps, breaking three ribs but remaining active. Other notes mention Douglas Arnold’s rheumatic fever confinement, 5.58 Mauldin visiting Fredericksburg, Bud Crossley children improving, Mrs. Alvin Bindsell returning home from Blanco hospital, and a well attended Pleasant Hill Agriculture meeting with music and talks on livestock minerals. New officers were elected with Walter Lindig as president and Richard Merz as vice president, plus an active entertainment committee and guest Gladys Martin with her husband back from overseas. Page 2 continuation referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Brodbeck
Douglas Arnold
Mauldin
Fredericksburg
Bud Crossley
Alvin Bindsell
Blanco Hospital
Pleasant Hill
Shirley Rech
Ida Falsted
L. Patterson
Walter Lindig
Richard Merz
Porter Watson
S. S., Mauldin
Nate Skaggs
Otto Uecker
Alfred Weirich
Gladys Martin
Richard Klappenbach
Birthday Fete Honors Willow City Resident
Mrs. A G Sagebiel celebrated her birthday at her ranch home on November 28 with a turkey dinner and trimmings. Twenty three guests attended and she received many gifts cards and flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Sagebiel
Ranch
Herford Breeders
Johnson City
Mesd
Nora Hardin
C. B Renick
San Antonio
Glen Jenkins
C. B. Renick
Crawford Pearson
George Earl
Albert Holland
A. J
Louis Hohmann
Ground Improvement Work Starts at Harper School
Ground improvement begins at Harper School with site leveling rock pile clearing brush removal and ditch filling. Project led by Lee Schmidt and Supt Ed Bailey with the county and Arnold Markwordt cooperation aims to beautify grounds including fence removal and whitewashing. Harper PTA meets Fri Dec 12 at 7 pm to align with Christmas program by Harper elementary pupils under Mrs Paul Suffel. public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper
Lee Schmidt
Ed. Bailey
Arnold Markwordt
Harper-Parent Teacher Association
Paul Suffel
Don Starkweather
Grand Prairie and Son
Carlos
Doss Boy Scout Troop Meets Saturday Night
Doss Boy Scout Troop 132 will hold its regular monthly meeting this coming Saturday night December 13 All Scouts and committeemen are urged to attend as various business items will be discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doss Boy Scout
Doss
Emil F. Lange
Dennis
Albert Sieckmann
Harry Wahrmund
Fredericksburg
Wolney Solbrig
Spring Creek
Christ Wah
Stonewall Cage Teams Lose to Comfort in Friday Games
Stonewall school boys and girls basketball teams both lost to Comfort Friday night. The girls fell 23 to 18, while the boys were defeated 32 to 26. The report also lists weekend visits and travel by local residents including families of Nebgen, Weinheimer, Jenschke, and Lindig, with Pfc. George Lindig heading to San Antonio for a probable discharge by December 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stonewall School
G. R. Ross
Adolf Nebgen
Chester Cordes
Adolf Weinheimer
Alvin Weinheimer
George Lindig
Louis Klein
Alice Mae
Marvin
Maria Klein
Robert Lee
Fredericksburg
Pfc
San Antonio
Walter Pehl
Adolph Jenschke
Alois Jenschke
Paul Weber
Albert Nebgen
Parker Pen Ad in Fredericksburg Publishing Co. Line
A compact line noting a Parker Pen offer appears in a Fredericksburg Publishing Co. advertisement. The item hints at a branded writing instrument featured in the publisher’s line, inviting readers to view the full listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg Publishing Co., Inc
City Dumping Grounds Hours Revisions Announced
The City Commission announced new hours for the dumping grounds. Weekdays are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sundays and holidays 12 noon to 4 p.m. Citizens of Fredericksburg and the public are asked to cooperate by observing these rules strictly.
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Fredericksburg
Jimmy Loitz Receives Navy Honorable Discharge
Jimmy Loitz Engineman 3/C earned an honorable discharge after four years in the U S Navy Mostly served on duty in Pacific waters He is the son of Mr and Mrs Harold Loitz and returned home to reside
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Loitz
U. S. Navy
Jimmy
Navy
Pacific
Harold Loitz
Masonic Christmas Party Set For December 13
The local Masonic Lodge invites all ages to its annual Christmas Party on Saturday night December 13 at 7:30 p m in the Masonic Hall. Parents with children under 12 should call O Mintel at 239W or E L Walter at 469J so Santa can plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Lodge
Masonic Hall
O. Mintel
E. L. Walter
Santa
Also Mentioned on This Page
Korea
Milton Pohler
Frank Pohler
Marvin Jones
Philippine Islands
FHS
Tom Beauchamp
Court of Criminal Appeals
Stonewall
Paris
8S. S. Mauldin
Willow City
Mrs
Henry Kirk
Willow City Correspondent
Miles
FredeRicksburg Publishing Co, Inc
Harper School
J. F. Cook
PTA
Harry Wahrmund Doss
This
Beckmann Furniture Store
Stonewall Cage
Comfort
James Eckert
Stonewall Eagles
Eagle Boy Scouts
Troop 138
Harvey Eckert
Marvin Nebgen
Gary Cravens
James Nebgen
Herbert
Ad. Nebgen
Alten
Charles Klein
Jimmy Loitz
Prefet Gred
Lafemhae
Pontiac
General Motors
Nike
Central Motor Company
E. Main Street
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