Public School Auxiliary Discusses Grounds Improvements and Fundraising
The Public School Auxiliary met in the High School library with Mrs. O. B. Witte presiding. They approved a plan for a new one way drive with two concrete stiles and a double cattle-guard at the east entrance, under the school board grounds committee. Other items included dollar drive fundraisers, a Health Crusade chore program for twelve weeks with 75 percent completion rewards, and near completion sale of Fredericksburg Home Kitchen Cook Books as gifts for the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sesson
O. B. Witte
BE. H. Riley
C. W. Feuge
Vida Newberry
Cook Book Committee
Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg Luncheon Club Elects Officers
The Fredericksburg Luncheon Club elected H A Ries as president E H Riley as vice president and Alvin Stehling as secretary treasurer at its first meeting after adopting a constitution. By laws will be voted January 14 and next meeting set for January 7 with a planned entertainment committee and a Hearts Texas convention outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg
H .A. Ries
E. H. Riley
Alvin Stehling
Gillespie County
George Barber
C. J. Dooley
W. H. Schaefer
Central
Ostrow Hotel
Narrow escape rescuers save child from Barons Creek water hole
Otto Zen ner and Charles Kammlah heard a child crying near the Langer Hans residence on Barons Creek. They rushed to the scene and Kammlah pulled the youngster from a deep water hole. First aid revived the child after a hard struggle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Zenner
Charles Kammlah
Langerhans
Baron’s Creek
Adolf Sembritzky
Kammlah
Chamber of Commerce Directors Endorse Crop Campaign in Gillespie County
Directors discussed launching a better crops campaign in Gillespie County patterned after the Central Texas effort. A prize plan for the two best farmers was approved and the Agricultural Committee was tasked to outline details for next fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie
Chamber of Commerce
Gillespie County
Central
Texas
Austin American-Statesman
Austin Chamber of Commerce
Agricultural Committee
Chamber of Commmrce
R.S. Klett
George E. Ehlinger
H. H. Sagebiel
A. H. Kneese
Washington
Steven
Austin
Fredericksburg
Austin-American
Bierschwab
Harper Road
Live Oak Crossing
A. P. C. Petsch
Petsch
Gillespie County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting Date Set
Farm Bureau official Mr Christian Mathiesen announces the Gillespie County Farm Bureau and Cotton Association will hold their annual meeting at the Fredericksburg courthouse on Saturday afternoon December 26. Felix Lehne of San Antonio is visiting relatives in Fredericksburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Mathiesen
Gillespie County Farm Bureau
Gillespie County Farm Bureau Cotton Association
Fredericksburg
Felix Lehne
San Antonio
Alfred Basse dies. longtime Fredericksburg figure
Alfred Basse a San Antonio businessman born Fredericksburg December 27 1859 died Monday at 10 am at 229 Madison Ave San Antonio Texas body to Fredericksburg for funeral services at 3 30 pm interment in city cemetery Rev A Koerner officiating survived by widow Lena Wahrmund seven children Cora Emil Vera Alfred Elsie Norma and two grandchildren Homer and B Mueller all residents across Texas including Chicago Austin and San Antonio noted as last pioneer family member with many relatives and friends listed.
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Alfred Basse
San Antonio
Fredericksburg
Madison Ave
Texas
Our City
Altho
A. Koerner
Henry Basse
Basse
Charles
Oscar
William
Adolf
Henry Keller
Bertha Fresenius
Olga Gehrn
Lena Wahrmund
Auto accident on Main Street injures senior pedestrian
Thursday afternoon Otto Kramer Sr. was struck on lower Main Street by a Ford as he attempted to cross. He was hurled to the curb and left unconscious. medics at Keidel and Witte treated him. The offending driver fled the scene. neighbors condemn the hit and urge safer driving practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Kramer Sr
Lower Main Street
Ford
Kramer
Keidel and Witte
St Edward's names new University orchestra director
Jos M Dubray head of the business administration dept at St Edward's University has taken charge of the University orchestra after Ed mund Brungardt resigned as director of music. Dubray previously directed the glee club and has long been involved in St Edwards musical groups. Charles M Schneider becomes director of the St Edwards choir and glee club. Mrs Vollmering ill in Tarpley Texas. Bodo Jones Somerset August Reed San Antonio visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. M. Dubray
St. Edward’s University
Edmund Brungardt
Dubray
Brungardt
St. Edward’s
St. Mary’s Church
Glee Club
Charles M. Schneider
Bodo Jones
Somerset
August Reed
San Antonio
Fritz Vollmering
Tarpley
Texas
Vollmering
Fredericksburg Concert Band To Play Final Free Show
The Fredericksburg Concert Band will present its last free concert of the year at Peters Opera House on Saturday night December 12. The program includes 10 selections from marches overtures waltzes and fox trots followed by a free dance for all attendees to enjoy.
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Fredericksburg
Peter’s Opera House
Lackawanna Trail
Fox
Best Girl
Symbol of Honor
March
American Legion
Case Transferred Here From Llano To Gillespie County
The Homer Fleming murder case moved from Kimble to Llano then to Gillespie County. Fleming, convicted in May 1924, had a new trial granted on appeal. Bond set at 15000 for Fredericksburg February term appearance. Also, Rev Billings joined Carrie Click to A F Buie in marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Fleming
Kimble
Llano County
Gillespie County
Fleming
District Court
Fredericksburg
Rev. Billings
Miss Carrie Click
A. F. Buie
Ostrow Buys Jefferson Hotel in San Antonio Texas
Porter Loring announces sale of the Jefferson Hotel in San Antonio to John Ostrow of Fredericksburg. Ostrow will take immediate control and aims to make the hotel a top South destination while leveraging his global hotel experience.
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John Ostrow
Fredericksburg
South
Ostrow
San Antonio
Germany
Mr. Ostrow
China
Brazil
Travis Park
St. Mary’s Church
Magnolia Filling Station Opens on Lower Main Street
Magnolia Station on Lower Main Street opposite Otto Kolmeier's Hardware Store opened this Monday. Herman H. Heyland oversees operations and offers Magnolia gas and lubricants, auto accessories and tires. He also holds the agency for the Freed Eisemann radio set and parts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magnolia
Main Street
Otto Kolmeier
Herman H. Heyland
Freed Eisemann
Wedding of Annie Mae Rainer to George L Shaw at Llano
Miss Annie Mae Rainer wed George L Shaw in a quiet Llano home ceremony performed by Arch Deacon B S McKenzie. The living room was beautifully decorated with cut flowers and potted plants for the Episcopal service conducted Wednesday at ten o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Rainer
Llano
Texas
Annie Mae
George L. Shaw
B. S. McKenzie
Episcopal Church
Also Mentioned on This Page
Public School Auxiliary
Auxiliary
Loyal Music Company
Ray Leeman
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
Central Drug Store
Heart of Texas
Coleman
C. of C
Farm Bureau
the Loan & Abstract CO
R.G. Striegl
A.P.C. Petsch
Central Drug CO
H. V Heyland
Progressive America
Charms
American Federation
Jefferson Hotel
Houston
Jefferson Streets
Porter Loring
Shaw
Rainer
E. C. Hansen
Felix W. Maier
Alfred P. C. Petsch
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