Think It Through Oil Roads in Gillespie County
In a San Antonio Express column the editor argues that road quality on the 1928 Texas Highway Commission oil penetration projects, including Gillespie County and routes near Gonzales Seguin Kerrville Junction, hinges on engineering supervision rather than gravel quality. The piece urges higher salaries for Division Engineers like D H Manigault to reduce waste and improve road performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio Express
Texas Highway Commission
San Antonio-Fredericks
Gillespie County
Gonzales
Seguin
Kerrville
Junction
Gillespie
Kimbie
Muin
Comal County
Guadalupe County
Texas
D. H Manigault
Vcolve
Burglary Attempt at Stein's Ice Factory Fails
A burglar cut the screen wire and opened a window at Stein's Ice Factory Tuesday night but failed to gain entry to the safe. The safe door was knocked and other means tried but not opened. Sheriff's and city marshal's men have chased leads with no arrest yet.
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Stein
Mrs Offer Dead in Comfort Texas
Mrs Emma Langbein Offer 68 died at her Sisterdale home after moving to the area as a child. Survived by husband Charles Offer two sons Ernst of Sisterdale Albert of Laredo and three daughters Ida of Sisterdale Mrs W A Rives of Comfort and Mrs Leggett of San Antonio. Funeral held at the old homestead with interment in Sisterdale Cemetery. One daughter Mrs W A Hives ill with flu and unaware of her mother’s death.
Central Power and Light Awards Insurance Gifts to Employees
The Central Power and Light Company commemorates its annual Christmas plan by presenting life and disability insurance policies totaling over one million dollars to eligible employees. Six months of service qualifies for the minimum policy, with longer tenure earning greater amounts. additional low rate policies are offered without medical examination, with more than seventy five percent of eligible employees accepting additional coverage totaling 1 357 660 00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Power and Light Company
Silver Wedding Surprise for Hansen Couple
Mr and Mrs R W Hansen celebrated their twenty fifth wedding anniversary when relatives and friends surprised them after church at their home six miles east of Fredericksburg. A wedding cake, elaborate dinner, games and music marked the evening. The Standard joins friends in wishing them many more happy years together.
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R. W. Hansen
Fredericksburg
Standard
Mrs. Hansen
Berthold Jung Dies After Illness at 73
Berthold Jung born March 1 1855 at Cave Creek died after a short illness at his brother Louis's Petersburg home on December 31 1928 at age 43 years 9 months 10 days. Funeral held at St Marys Church with Father Heckmann officiating. Survived by two brothers Louis and Rudolf and six sisters in San Antonio and local county. three brothers preceded him in death.
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Berthold Jung
Cave Creek
Peter Jung
Louis
Petersburg
St. Mary’s Church
Father Heckmann
This
Rudolf
Houston
Arthur Mosel
J. P. Mosel
San Antonio
August Mosel
Frank Klein
John Staudt
Charles Kunz
Mrs Hohmann Undergoes Operation This Week
Mrs. Albert Hohmann underwent an operation on Thursday of this week. Mrs. F J Burg and her daughter returned to their home in San Antonio after visiting relatives in Fredericksburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Hohmann
F. J. Burg
San Antonio
Fredericksburg
Beekmann Rites Held At Blanco Cemetery
Al fred C. Beekmann died at his Blanco area home December 8 after a sudden illness. Funeral services were held December 9 at 3 30 P M with interment in Blanco Cemetery. He was born November 9 1872 in Fredericksburg son of Henry Beckmann Sr He died at age 56 years 6 months 16 days. He married April 20 1909 and left three children Alfred Jr Baley and Hermine Beckmann plus three brothers Willie Henry of Blanco and Adolf of New Braunfels and two sisters Mrs Herman Wuest and Mrs Henry Bender of New Braunfels.
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Alfred C. Beekmann
Blanco
Beekmann
Fredericksburg
Henry Beckmann
Alfred Jr
Baley
Hermine Beckmann
Willie
Henry
Adolf
New Braunfels
Herman Wuest
Henry Bender
Gillespie County Fair stockholders meeting set for January 8
The Gillespie County Fair Association stockholders are urged to attend the annual meeting at the Chamber of Commerce office in Fredericksburg on Tuesday January 8 at 2 30 PM Directors will be elected and important welfare matters will be discussed The issue also notes Central Power and Light crews are blasting rock to set poles for new distribution lines as work speeds toward development of the city with potential high line or local power plant decisions pending.
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Gillespie County Fair Association
Chamber of Commerce
Fredericksburg
Central Power and Light Company
Harper Herald
Deaths and Obituaries From Fredericksburg Area
Funeral services were held for Mrs H Kuenemann at the family residence in Fredericksburg with burial in the city cemetery. Emil Staudt, a Fredericksburg resident, died at Hanus hospital aged 48. Services for Mrs Christian Segner nee Magdaline Koehler are set for Luckenbach with interment in the Catholic cemetery. Obituaries to appear in the next issue of the Standard.
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Emil Staudt
Fredericksburg
Hanus Hospital
St. Mary’s Church
Christian Segner
Magdaline Koehler
Otto Kunz
Luckenbach
The
Standard
Mr. Fritz Roos Erects Bungalo on South Heights
Mr. Fritz Roos is having a bungalo erected on South Heights showing ongoing residential construction and local builder activity in the neighborhood.
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Fritz Roos
South Heights
Rode Family Trip To Seguin Highlighted By Son Visit
Mr and Mrs P C Rode and daughter traveled with their son Ilenry to Seguin last Tuesday for a family visit.
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P. C. Rode
Ilenry
Seguin
Kathleen Gooden Returns to Shiner to Teach
Miss Kathleen Gooden returns to Shiner where she resumes teaching. Mr and Mrs Louis Durst spent the Christmas holidays in San Antonio.
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Kathleen Gooden
Shiner
Louis Durst
San Antonio
Fredericksburg Visitants and Local Injuries Reported
Mr and Mrs Edw Ellebracht of Mason were among visitors in Fredericksburg Wednesday. Last Sunday Mr Erwin Grobe broke his collar bone. Mr D A Riley accompanied his son Crockett to El Paso earlier this week.
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Edw. Ellebracht of
Mason
Fredericksburg
Erwin Grobe
D. A. Riley
Son Crockett
el Paso
Local visitors and funeral attendance noted in Llano
Mr Felix Lehne and family of San Antonio visited Renick's Taxidermist office to view a Moose head display. Miss Mamie Klett and Mr Scott Klett of Johnson City paid a brief visit. Mr and Mrs Wm Immel and others from Fredericksburg attended the funeral of the late C Schorlemmer in Llano on Saturday.
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Felix Lehne
San Antonio
Fredericksburg
Renick
Mamie Klett
Scott Klett
Johnson City
Wm. Immel
August Immel
Jacob Heep
Wm. Wiershausen
Pd. Bracher
Margaret
Llano
Y C. Schorlemmer
Miller Family Visited Fredericksburg During New Year Holiday
Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Miller and son Jack of Marfa spent New Year’s Eve in Fredericksburg with friends after traveling from San Saba where they enjoyed Christmas with relatives. R. S. Miller praised Marta and the area but expressed a wish to return and make his home in Fredericksburg. The Miller family left with many friends hoping for a future visit.
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R. S. Miller
Jack
Marfa
Fredericksburg
Miller
San Saba
Rela- R. S
Marta
Fredricksburg
Fredericksburg Visit Notices From Area Residents
Father Walter Fritz and Lawrence Fritz visited their parents in Fredericksburg. Werner Burrer of Goliad visited friends there. Clarence Schröder broke a finger last Sunday. J BR Bealey and family of El Paso visited the Willie Marshall family and other relatives in Fredericksburg.
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Walter Fritz
Lawrence Fritz
Fredericksburg
Werner Burrer
Goliad
J. BR. Bealey
el Paso
Willie Marshall
Fredericks
Mr Hy Meier and Bertha Visit Mrs Maier in San Antonio
Mr Hy Meier and his daughter Miss Bertha spent the early part of this week visiting Mrs Maier in San Antonio, staying at her home and sharing family moments during their Texas trip.
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Hy. Meier
Bertha
Mrs. Maier
San Antonio
Kramer Family Hosts Art and Medical Guests
Miss Cora Kramer of Art and Miss Alma Kramer and Doctors Sheperd and Luekil of San Antonio were guests of Messrs Benno and Eddie Kramer and families.
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Cora Kramer
Art
Alma Kramer
Sheperd and
Luekil
San Antonio
Benno
Eddie Kramer
Influenza Cases Rise in Fredericksburg Area
Influenza cases appear to be increasing in Fredericksburg and nearby areas. No cases as severe as 1918, but many residents are confined to beds for several days and extreme precautions are urged to prevent a serious outbreak.
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Fredericksburg
Svere
City Cafe Adds Modern Fixtures For Cleaner Service
City Cafe installs new counters back bars colators pie and display cases aiming to improve appearance and service. Manager Klaerner says upgrades are for better cleaner service and to strengthen the cafe's standing as a top Hill Country eating place reflecting the city’s progressive spirit.
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Klaerner
Hill Country
New Chevrolet Shown in Local Window Display
The Standard Motor Co. exhibits a new Chevrolet model featuring a larger six cylinder engine and added features. It is priced the same as the four cylinder version and tours and deliveries can be arranged quickly. Scores of people viewed the car and gave favorable comments.
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Manigault
Standard Motor Co
Chevrolet
Birthday anniversary celebration for Mrs Felix Klaerner
Mrs Felix Klaerner enjoyed her birthday anniversary amid a number of friends last Wednesday. Congratulations linger as well wishers offered greetings and gifts in a festive gathering.
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Felix Klaerner
Mrs Adolf Klett and Child Ren Visit Cherry Mountain
Mrs Adolf Klett and children of Menard spent several days with relatives at Cherry Mountain according to local social notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolf Klett
Menard
Cherry Mountain
Miss Wertheim Leaves For Taft After Week With Mother
Miss Flora Wertheim departed for her new home at Taft following a week spent with her mother, Mrs. Emma Wertheim.
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Flora Wertheim
Taft
Emma Wertheim
Public School Auxiliary Meeting Set for Friday
The Public School Auxiliary will meet Friday January 4 at 4 PM in the High School Building to discuss school affairs and upcoming activities.
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Mely
Andrew Mourcand
State of
Highway Department
Alfred Petsch
Walter Petsch
Peter
Hugo Walter
C. P. & L. Rushing
H. Kuenemann
F. A. Bracher
Clarence Schr Sder
Burg
Dow
R. G. Striegler
Priess Edg
Sstract CO. Insurance A
P. C. Petsch
H. Sageriel
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