Mutual Appreciation For Anderson Construction Move In Fredericksburg
The Standard notes mutual appreciation between Anderson Construction Company executives in Fredericksburg and the local community. The Chamber of Commerce is praised for securing living accommodations for a large influx of families, marking the biggest temporary arrival in Fredericksburg and Gillespie County. The editorial urges a welcoming, inclusive attitude to help the newcomers feel part of the community during their extended stay.
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Standard
Anderson Construction Company
Fredericksburg
Chamber of Commerce
Gillespie County
Llano Senator backs repeal of vehicle inspection law
State Senator Carlos Ashley, visiting Fredericksburg, urges repealing the vehicle inspection law arguing accidents stem from high powered drivers not failing cars. He advocates tougher enforcement and stiffer penalties as better paths to highway safety, dismissing the test as a major deterrent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlos Ashley
Llano
Fredericksburg
Ashley
Free Enterprise Spirit Drives American Abundance
Americans often take for granted the abundance of foods and goods produced by farms and factories. The essay praises the system of free enterprise, competition, and limited government that sustains living standards and encourages initiative, urging readers to remember this when shopping.
Man Devotes Life to Development of One Body Part
A remark notes that some individuals dedicate their entire life to cultivating a single bodily feature, the wishbone, as a curious facet of human obsession and specialization.
Fewer wrecks due to reliance on others in buggy days
In older horse and buggy times fewer accidents occurred because drivers did not rely solely on their own intelligence. This reflects a collective approach to navigation and error prevention, contrasting with modern lone driving reliance.
Pedernales Philosopher on Kerr Route Muses on White House Mice
The Pedernales Philosopher on his Kerr Route Johnson grass farm reflects on Mrs. Eisenhower’s White House visit. He cites six million dollars for a modern home and insists mice linger, despite advances in science, planes, and bombs. He compares TV inauguration to watching cave drawings and laments ongoing pests.
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Pedernales
White House
Johnson Grass
Kerr
Antoher
Texas
United States
Washington
Social News Lines From Local Families Across Texas
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hohmann traveled to San Antonio for eye surgery. Fredericksburg visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Sabino Colunna and sons for dinner. Freshmen dance at Turner Hall featured fish in western costumes. Mason kin were hosted by Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Sagebiel. San Antonio guests stayed with the Smiths and Hollands over the weekend. East and West Texas families shared meals with the Sagebiel and Lee households. Jeff Lee joined his aunt in San Antonio to visit his parents. The First Baptist Church service included a sermon by Baptist leader F. E. L. Carnett on Christian Living. Carnett, president of Buckner’s Home Academy in Dallas, is noted as a prominent Southern religious figure.
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Kenneth Hohmann
San Antonio
Kenneth
Sabino Colunna
Fredericksburg
Luz Castillo
Rosita
Benito Castillo
Turner Hall
Sons of
Mason
A. G. Sagebiel
Monroe Smith
San
Bessie Lee Commons
M. M. Lee
Patsy
Allie Lee
South
Buckners Home Academy
Dallas
Bethseda
Texas
Fredericksburg Past: Bank holdup and town notices
Down memory lane recalls two bandits raiding the Comfort State Bank with about 3000 dollars in bills, Sheriff Edward Bierschwabe investigating. December 1929 reports include a Cain City fire destroying the Herman Hoffmann store, deaths, funeral services, local social events, and various community updates from Fredericksburg and surrounding areas.
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Comfort State
Edward Bierschwabe
Henry Ersch delivers four horsepower engine to Arthur Grobe
A compilation of 1519 December items notes multiple local deliveries and visits. Henry Ersch reports a four horsepower engine delivered to Arthur Grobe. Additional entries mention Mrs Hy J Ochs attending a funeral, Mrs Hy Maier visiting Morris Ranch, and other residents traveling or hosting relatives in the area.
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Henry Ersch
Arthur Grobe
Hy. J. Ochs
New Braunfels
Lilly Priess
Hy. Maier
San Antonio
L. Bierschwales
Morris Ranch
Lee Brandon
Kerrville
Pleasant Hill News Hunting and turkey season updates
Continued from page 1, Pleasant Hill notes report deer sightings and a large 18 inch spread nine point buck from Klappenbach ranch. Chester Hartmann brought home a three point buck. Local residents like Alvin Sultemeier and Robert Riddell sold hens and bought layers. Turkeys being raised and tests prepared for selling eggs. John Earley visits Frederick Deike and Stanley Deike over the weekend.
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Klappenbach
Chester Hartmann
Alvin Sultemeier
Robert Riddell
Pleasant Hill
M. M. Johnson
Bud Crossley
John Earley
Frederick Deike
Stanley Deike
DOSS News Notes From Harper and Fredericksburg
Doss section reports Opa Moellendorff’s 76th birthday in Harper with Mrs Henry Moellendorf and family. William Fritz in San Antonio on business. Santa Claus day in Fredericksburg draws many Doss residents despite rain. Felix Hahn Sr. returns home after surgery in Fredericksburg. Rev Holm family visited Fredericksburg. Pfc Richard Neffendorf Jr. of Camp Cook, CA on four day furlough with relatives before overseas duty. Sunday guests of Christ Wahrmund include Kerrville and San Antonio visitors.
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Henry Moelllendorf
Harper
Opa Moellendorff
William Fritz
San Antonio
Fredericksburg
Felix Hahn Sr
Holm
Pfc
Richard Neffendorf Jr
Want ads warn bargain hunters to stay alert
A short note urges readers to keep a sharp eye on want ads for good bargains and timely opportunities across listings. It emphasizes diligence and quick action to grab value before others.
Women and their Different Figures
A remark notes that women are alike in having varying figures, suggesting identity through physical form. The statement implies differences among women are only in body shape, not character.
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Fredericksburg Publishing Company, Inc
Alfred Petsch
Max Bierschwaife
Arthur H. Rowert
Thei
Contes
Gillespie
Counties
Chicago
Seattle
New York
San Francisco
Pedernales Philosopher
D. A
Willow Crry
Herman Hoffmann
Cain City
Heinrich Schmidt
Anna Kuhlmann
Meusebach Creek
Hilmar Scherer
Wasco
California
Paul Leonhard
Reliance
Marie Metzger
Bertha Banspach
Wm. Schroeder Jr
Enoch St. Clair
Henry Reinbach
Path
Adam Hahn
Union
Nine Mile Hill
Girls Glee Club
University of Texas
Fredericksburg Hi School
Albert Schneider
Max Barth
Santa Claus
Clemens Lindig
Wm. Lindig
Stonewall
Clemens Kneese
Albert Dittmar
Chas
Pressler
Wm. Ebert
A. R. Reese
Mozart Society
Vera Schoenewolf
Paula Welgehausen
Margaret Bracher
Max Wahrmund Jr
Dora Weber
Margaret Maier
Albertine Koennecke
Sylvia Ostrow
Ethel Oehler
William Schnerr
A. F. Mourland
Otto Evers
John Stehling
Kleinfrankreich
Buick Co
Elgin O. Rothmann
Richard Weinheimer
Oren Webb
San Marcos
Frank Webb
Hohmann and Stehling
H. Kuenemann Lumber Co
Messrs
M. A
Holmes Moss
Oxford
W. Lindemann
Comfort
Otto Meurer
John Lott
H. Weige Lewis
H. Weige Lewis P
Redericksburg
McCulloch
Roy Henke
Yale
Radiantube
Joe Marsh
Hammy Jackson
Maple Avenue
Hammy
Way Street
de Maree
Hallas
Almahac and State Industrial Guide
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Dallas Morning News
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