Thirty Three Years Ago 1913 Events Recap
A compiled retrospective notes visits and transactions from 1913 to 53 years ago in Fredericksburg. Residents such as Mrs Louis Herbert Mr Ernst Marschall and Prof Marl Klaemers Band are mentioned along with property sales and local social events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Herbert
San Antonio
Ernst Marschall
Llano
Fredericksburg
Nimitz Hotel
A. E. Schmidt
Elise Wahrmund
Marl Klaemers
Ernst Ludwig
Austin
Albert Ludwig
Cuero
Friedrich Ludwig
Theo Dietert
Kerrville
Otto Dietert
Lytle
F. Beekmann
August Langerhans
Fritz Joseph
H. Henke
Toby Willms
C. H. Bi Hrends
Messrs
Louis Priess
Ed. Mergele
Canadian Kilties To Appear In Program At School
The senior class sponsors the Caledonian quartet the Kilties in the High School Auditorium Monday afternoon December 16 from 3 to 4 pm. Chief W. L. Nimmo leads the Canadian group with Highland dress and bagpipes. Admission 9c primary 20c others.
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Kilties
Caledonian Quartett
Canada
W. L. Nimmo
America
Nimmo
Royal Stewart
Cameron MacLeod
Gordon
Black Watch
Scotland
U. S
W. 4. Nimmo
Livestock Movement Surges in Texas October Reports
The University of Texas bureau notes Texas livestock shipments rose 54 percent in October to 12 388 carloads after meat price controls ended. Interstate and intrastate totals diverged, with intrastate up while interstate edged higher overall. Cattle calves and hogs led gains. sheep fell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Bureau of Business Research
University of Texas
Edinburg Sewer Blockage Prompt City Appeal
Edinburg city officials urged residents to limit sewer usage after a cave in blocked one of the citys main sewers. The city manager appealed for conservation to prevent further strain while repairs are organized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edinburg
Harper Lions See Films At Regular Meeting
Harper Lions Club members viewed three motion pictures during a regular meeting led by Rev. C Workman. The program included two sports films and one on living conditions in Russia, with Rev. R A Allen R J Gamel and Dean Hopf among the guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper Lions Club
C. Workman
Russia
Nimitz Addresses Dallas on Navy Strength and Plans
Admiral Chester W. Nimitz spoke in Dallas praising a Navy at one seventh its wartime size yet ready to meet any emergency. He warned against outlawing atomic weapons and noted lessons from Bikini Atoll tests to improve ships while stressing the need for a strong Navy to support U.S. diplomacy and UN efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Chester Wa. Nimitz
Naval Ope
Dallas
Nimitz
Hall of State
Navy
Bikini
Nvy
United Nations
Byrnes
Nu-Mo-Rub Chest Rub Promotes Croup Relief
Durham advertisement touts Nu-Mo-Rub as a modern chest rub for children with simple colds and coughing. It claims a 29 percent Guiaccl-Camphor formula vaporizes better and provides a stronger counter irritant. Trial offer refunds double the purchase if not superior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durham
Infant Gipson Rites Held At Crofts Funeral Home
Blanco News Services funeral Sunday morning for the infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Maurice Gipson at Crofts Funeral Home in Johnson City. The child died Saturday at Keidel Hospital Fredericksburg with Rev James Clark officiating. Interment followed at Johnson City Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crofts Funeral Home
Maurice Gipson
Keidel Hospital
Fredericksburg
Jas. Clark
Johnson City
Bill Hirsch
San Antonio
George Gipson
Royal Kent
Baby
Killeen
Ruben Herbert Continuend
Bankersmith Rainfall Leads County in November
Bankersmith records the highest rainfall in the county for November as Gillespie weather observers log totals. Elroy Schnelle notes 6.25 inches, Otto Rahe 3.60 at Harper, Alfred Neffendorf 2.88 in town, F. B. Riley 2.57 in Crabapple, with 0.92 inches in November 1945 city tally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bankersmith
Gillespie
Elroy Schnelle
Otto Rahe
Harper
Alfred Neffendorf
F. B. Riley
Crabapple
First Texas turkey feather processing plant opens in Brownwood
Brownwood opens a new feather processing plant described as the state’s first turkey feather facility. It was established by two ex navy veterans and aims to boost local textile trades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownwood
Texas
Doss Girl Marjorie Sauer Sings on KCOR Radio
Marjorie Ann Sauer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Pa Sauer, sang solo and with St Marys Gl Club on KCOR San Antonio. The Doss High senior has entertained in Doss community events and St Josephs Hall, Frederiksburg, and is an accomplished pianist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie
Ann Sauer
Pa Sauer
Radio Stati Kcor
San Antonio
St. Mary’s
Miss Sauer
Doss
St. Joseph's Hall
Frederiksburg
Th Hillbillies
Cameron
Fredericksburg
Billies
Alonzo Woerner
Ad. Boening
Theo Mund
Kerrville
Erwin Boening
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THE
Wochenblatt
Kurt Keidel
G.A. Pfeil
Cora
Elia Patton
Rel
Hermann Ochs
Andreas Sprott
Tarpley
Richard Maier
Travis County
A. J. Hodges
Mericksburg
Southwestern Telephone and Telegraph la
Stonewall Herman Sons Lodge
Wm. Bang
Chas. Enderlin
Wm. Engel
W. Haberkorn
Heinrich Heine Lodge
FHS
S. San Marcos St
San Antonio, Texas
Harper Lions
J. F. Cook
Harlan
Tommy Harlan
Tom Harlan Sr
Emma Harlan
Ray Ash
Oma Ernst
Lara Kelly
California
Les Watkins
Kermit
Ella Lee
Quemado
Thomas P. Parker
Navy Strength
Kallenberg's Pharmacy
Gibson
Fredericksburg Publishing Co., Inc. Printers — Publishers — Stationers
Tuberculosis
Christmas Seal Funds
Blanco News
Opal Ray Gipson
Harry Wahrmund Doss
Grocery Department
Juenke & Schoenewolf
Fredericksburg, Texas
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