William Petmeckys Long Service Ends as Gillespie Tax Official
William Bill Petmecky retires January 2 after twenty years as Gillespie County Tax Assessor-Collector. A Gillespie family legacy spans a century of public service from J. G. Petmecky in 1850 to A. J. Petmecky and A. W. Petmecky, with Bill joining the Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce as manager. His office, formed in 1935, is famed for efficiency, influencing forms used across Texas counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. M. Petmecky
Gillespie
Petmecky
Fredericksburg
Gillespie County
Texas
William “Bill” Petmecky
Bill
J. G. Petmecky
New Braunfels
Austin
Pecky
A. J. Petmecky
A. W. Petmecky
Alfred J. Petmecky
Waco Man Killed in Hunting Accident near Harper
Harold Kenneth Cannon twenty three of Waco died seven miles west of Harper Kimble County when a .22 high power Savage rifle on the seat discharged as he leaned over to watch a bird. Johnny A. Brown of Austin survived. Cannon a Baylor University student and Navy veteran had a wife and young daughter. Funeral arrangements are pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Kenneth Cannon
Waco
Harper
Kimble County
Cannon
Johnny A. Brown
Austin
J. R. Peril
Gillespie
Robert Loth
Justice of the Peace
Wm. Bruns
Bruns
J. C. Birt
Baylor University
Schaetter Funeral Home
Cook Funeral Home
Jackie Newman Cannon
L. W. Cannon
Aransas Pass
John Smith
Leon
Alton
Tubby
Jack Cannon
Red Cross Urges First Aid Courses for Civil Defense
Mrs Leola Mathisen, Red Cross Chapter Chairman, urges all residents to learn First Aid as essential for civil defense in wartime. Classes start January 5 at 7 30 p m at the Fredericksburg Fire Station, with each community encouraged to send two to three representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leola Mathisen
Red Cross
Fredericksburg
First Baby of 1951 to be honored in Fredericksburg
Gillespie County welcomes its first 1951 baby with a daylong festival of gifts from local merchants. The event, sponsored by Palace Theatre Fredericksburg newspapers and the merchants, will name the baby at the Palace Theatre on Sunday night January 7, or the following Sunday if needed. Parents must reside in Gillespie County and provide a birth certificate signed by the attending physician. Prizes include merchandise, cash, and free passes from local businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie County
Fredericksburg
Palace Theatre
Piggly Wiggly
Gerber’s
Hartmann's Inc
Nebgen's
Red
Fredericksburg Publishing Co
Kaiser's Furniture Co
Coca-Cola Bottling Co
Case Coca-Cola
Crenwelge Food Market
Kiddie Ko
F C Lochte Wins Gillespie 4 H Outstanding Youth Award
F C Lochte son of Mr and Mrs Max Lochte won the first annual Fred ericksburg Standard Outstanding 4 H er award at the Gillespie County 4 H Clubs awards banquet in the Agricultural Building. The honor capped the evening presided by Lochte with District Agent R S Dick Miller as speaker and Arthur H Kowert presenting the award.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. C. Lochte
Max Lochte
Fredericksburg Standard
Gillespie County
Lochte
F. C
R. S
Dick” Miller
Benno Weiss
Hill Country Implement Company
Victor Wendel
Harper
Kneese
Henry Grote
Arthur H. Kowert
Standard
Gillespie 4-H Club
Cites
Gillespie County News Highlights 1950 Weather and Local Events
Rainfall tracks 20 year average as $75 000 is allotted for soil conservation in Gillespie County. 1949 births deaths and marriages tallies noted with baby award won by Chester Schmidt. Local obituaries include H W Anderegg and Rev Julius Holm Sr. Dying months and bereavements are listed along with wedding anniversaries and notable show wins. Freezing rain disrupts hill country, gas flows to Fredericksburg, and community clubs form and elect officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie County
Chester Schmidt
Geo Jenschke
Wm. Crenwelge
H. W Anderegg
Harper
David E. Hodges
Albert
New County Officials to be Sworn In Tuesday
Six newly elected county officers plus reelected officials will take oaths in a special Commissioners Court session Tuesday January 2 1951 at 9 a m The new appointees include Victor H Sagebiel as County Judge Hugo Klaerner Sheriff Milton Durst Assessor-Collector of Taxes Wm Schneider Jr County Attorney Wm Casper Constable and Emil Dietrich Commissioner of Precinct 1 Several incumbents will renew their oaths including County Clerk Felix Scherer County Treasurer Reinhold Tatsch District Clerk E L Schmidt County Surveyor B L Lerle Justice of the Peace W Bruns Commissioner Precinct 2 Arnold Markwort Commissioner Precinct 3 Felix Priest and Commissioner Precinct 1 Felix Herber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioners Court
Victor H. Sagebiel
Henry Hirsch
Hugo Klaerner
Robert Loth
Loth
Milton Durst
Wm. M. Petmecky
Wm. Schneider Jr
Joe Petsch
Wm. Casper
Emil Dietrich
Eugene Kramer
Felix Scherer
Reinhold Tatsch
E. L.hmidt
B. Lj .L. Lerle
Pre
Arnold Markwortt
Sioner
Felix Priest
Precinc
Felix Herber
Home Decoration Contest Winners Named by Chamber
The Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce announced winners in the Home and Commercial Decoration contest. Homes at South Columbus Street East Morse Street West Morse Street earned top honors with turkeys. honorable mentions went to several residents. In the commercial division Palace Theatre won top award with Pehl's Flower Shop Moritz Farm Equipment Co and Boening Motor Sales receiving honorable mention. Judges from the Fredericksburg Garden Club praised eye appeal originality simplicity and cost-effective ingenuity. over 100 homes were judged showing high community interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uver Chamber of Commerce
Udges
Citiz
Felix Hahne Jr
Columbus Street
Carl Hein
East Morse Street
P. A. Bode
West Morse Street
Enoch St Clair
West San Antonio
J. D. Hext
West Schubert
E. H. Riley
North Orange
Kasper Family Host Holiday Guests From Fort Worth
Mr and Mrs A F Kasper and daughter of Mason along with Mr and Mrs H H Cross Major and Mrs R Bechler and son and Miss Helen Kasper all of Fort Worth were house guests of Mr and Mrs Jonas Kasper during the Christmas holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Kasper
Mason
H. H. Cross
Legion Toy Drive Schedules Tuesday Collection at Courthouse
The Louis Jordan Post of the American Legion launches a Tide of Toys drive on Tuesday January 2 from 9 to 11 a.m. and 2 to 5 p.m. at the old courthouse. Donated toys for Europe the Philippines and Puerto Rico will be sent via CARE. donors are asked not to sign toys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis .Ordan
American Legion
Weimar Hein
Europe
Philippines
Puerto Rico
CARE
Retired John K Dooley Visits Family in Georgia
Retired John K Dooley of Headquarters Company 4th Infantry Division Ft Benning Georgia visits his parents Mr and Mrs C J Dooley Pat and Madeline Dooley during a home leave period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John K. Dooley
4Th Infantry Division
Ft. Benning. Ga
C. J. Dooley
Pat and
Madeline Dooley
Sheriff Robert Loth to Leave Gil lespie County Office in 1951
Sheriff Robert Loth exits the Gil lespie County Sheriff's Office on January 2 1951 after eight years in office starting January 1943. His tenure spanned World War II rationing era and Fredericksburg celebrations including a Fleet Admiral Nimitz homecoming in 1945 and a 1946 city Centennial. Crowds at both events were noted for orderly conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Loth
Gillespie County
Loth
Fredericksburg
Chester Nimitz
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William Petmecky
Frank John Vancik
Lamesa
Pedernales River
Austin Highway
Vancik
Lochte Storage and Commission Co
Agriculture
Kermit Ernst
Jack Baethge
Raymond Gold
Dayton Herber
Stanley Ernst
Curtis Eckhardt
Carlton Wendel
Luther Paul Baethge
Freddie Petmecky
Rosie Lee Lindig
Bernice Duderstadt
Cecil Loudon Jr
Lochte and Weiss
Lederle Laboratories
International
Sheep and Wool, Sheep and Goat Raiser Magazine
Texas A & M College
International Harvester
Kelvinator Corp
Allis Chalmers Co
Cecil Louden
Dearborn Motors Corp
George Tanner
Clifford Ernst
Conrad Doebbler
Miller
C. A. Stone
Robert Pape
Erwin Marquart
Turkey
Kenneth Ma
Ner
Hubert Rausch
Emil Wahrmund Jr
Wahrmund
Rausch
F. W. Tausch
Julius Holm Sr
Adam Nebgen
Wm. L. Moellering
Robert
Thomas Pape
Stanley Erant
Roy Crenwelge
Richard
Curtis Feller
Ernst Brothers
Sion
Pape Brothers
Ewe
Ram
Crenwelge Brothers
Fat Lamb
Worth Duderstadt
Suffolk Lamb
Rotary Club
T. Wright Neal
Fair Ass'n
Elgin Heimann
Norman Rech
Treas
Max Reinbach
Walter Hohmann
Alfons Feller
Carl Molberg
Giants
Max
Otto Spaeth
Doss Improvement Club
Floyd Jenschke
Blanco Livestock Show
Jules Gipson
Henry Feuge Jr
Hy. H. Ballard
Hill Country
E. L
New County
Legion
Sherit
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