Robe subject to be staged at FHS auditorium
Walter C. Gran the noted dramatist will present The Robe the story of the life of the Savior at 7 30 p m Thursday January 15 in the Public School Auditorium under the auspices of Bethany Lutheran Church ladies societies Mrs Gran will assist in the presentation which has toured the United States and Canada and is highly acclaimed The program is continued on page 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter C. Gran
Ladies’ Societies
Bethany Lutheran Church
Gran
Lloyd C. Douglas
United States
Canada
Munity
Rainfall In County During 1947 Hit New Low
In Gillespie County 1947 brought its lowest annual rainfall since 1933 with most areas under 18 inches. Harper reported the year’s wettest spot with 26.68 inches, while Doss logged 21.30 and Fredericksburg 16.77. December totals ranged from 0.96 at Fredericksburg to 1.90 inches at Bankersmith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper
Gillespie
Otto Rahe
Doss
Oswald F. Eckhardt
Alfred Neffendorf
Fredericksburg
Elroy Schnelle
Bankersmith
Neffendorf
Bankersmuth
Crabappie
Martin Announces Reelection Bid for 85th District
Representative Tom Martin announced Tuesday his candidacy for reelection to the 85th District seat. The primary vote on July 24 will determine the outcome with Blanco Gillespie Kendall and Llano Counties in the district. He also said he would not seek Congress or the U S Senate seat held by W Lee O Daniels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Martin
Blanco
Gillespie
Kendall
Llano
W. Lee O’daniels
Gillespie County Tops 1946 Deer Hunting Ranking in Hill Country
A Texas Game, Fish and Oyster Commission report shows Gillespie County leading the Hill Country for deer and turkey hunting in 1946, with 2324 deer and 558 turkeys killed by 3,966 hunters on 349,900 acres. County totals for nearby areas and cooperative deer research in Kerr and Mason counties are also noted in the study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie County
Texas Game, Fish and Oyster Commission
Gillespie
Hill Country
Edwards Plateau
Blanco
Kerr
Kendall
Kimble
Llano
Mason
State Department
Gillespie County Fair Stockholders Set Annual Meeting
Gillespie County Fair Association stockholders plan their annual meeting Tuesday January 13 at 7 30 p m in the Commissioners Court room. Six directors will be elected for three years under a no self succession policy. The meeting will review improvements from the past two years including flooring of the exhibition hall a 40 horse stable addition a new race track railing and park sewage connections. President Gilbert Kaderli urges broad stockholder turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie County Fair Association
Commissioners Court Room
Gilbert Kaderli
Kaderli
Association
Ramon Cruz Jr Wins First Baby of the Year in Fredericksburg
Ramon Cruz Jr the first baby of 1948 was born at Fredericksburg Hospital and Clinic at 5 44 am on Friday January 2 1948 attending physician Dr Lorence Feller. Mayor Joe Molberg awarded 25 prizes donated by local merchants at a Palace Theatre ceremony. Cruz is a cement finisher and the tenth first born to receive prizes in the annual stork derby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramon Cruz, Jr
Ramon Cruz
Fredericksburg
Palace Theatre
Lorence Feller
Cruz
Joe Molberg
Ramon Junior
Joe Ed Schneider
James Schneider
Mildred Ruby Klinksiek
Helmuth Klinksiek
Clinton Ray Alberthal
Benno Alberthal
Harvey Charles Leutbecher
Charles Leutbecher
Madeline Ann Jacoby
Rubin Jacoby
Domingo Castillo
Theresa Jane Weinheimer
Albert J. Weinheimer
Kathryn Louise Dittmar
Martin Dittmar
Joh Siefert
Charles Siefert
Peter James Jacoby
Roy E. Jacoby
Neal To Serve As Work Unit Conservationist
T. W. Neal will head the Gillespie County Soil Conservation District Work Unit and provide technical help to farmers and ranchers by month end. He will be joined by an engineer and staff to oversee tanks field terraces and diversion terraces though staff housing is limited for now. Neal, a long time soil conservation service employee, seeks a house and welcomes applications through the district office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. Neal
Gillespie County Soil Conservation District
Neal
Adolph Kneese
Board of Supervisors
Gillespie District
Soil Conservation Service
Temple
Rosebud
Blackland
Mr. Neal
Robertson County
District Conservation Office
January Tax Month Urges Payment and Exemptions
The notice explains January as the month to pay state and county poll taxes for 1948. It details who is subject or exempt, including age 21 to 60 criteria and veterans, and notes changes planned by the Attorney General regarding the poll tax. Property assessments start January 1 with 1948 automobile taxes due in February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter
Collision on Llano Highway Injures Couple and Infant
Mrs. Raymond Ersch and her 11 month old son were hurt Saturday evening at E Centre Street intersection in a crash with a car driven by Rev. T D Dunaway pastor of the First Baptist Church. The infant suffered a cracked collar bone while Mrs. Ersch had a head gash. Mr. Ersch and Dunaway had cuts and bruises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Ersch
Llano Highway
E. Centre Street
T. D. Dunaway
First Baptist Church
Erseh
Dunaway
Fredericksburg Chamber Set for Jan 22 Meeting With Chili Supper
The Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce postpones its 22nd quarterly meeting to January 22 at 7:30 pm in the Nimitz Hotel. A prior Good Roads delegation will meet Johnson City leaders to push Highway 290 improvements. The group invites the Boston Red Sox to a summer training camp and prepares for a statewide game conservation meeting January 26-27. The Texas Safety Association warns against drinking and driving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg
Chester Schmidt
Johnson City
Austin Highway
Boston Red Sox
Chamber
Game and Fish Committee
Gillespie County Game and Fish Protective Association
Hoffmanns and Engelhardt Visit Relatives Over Holidays
Mr and Mrs Emil Hoffm visited brother G A Hoffmann in Brownwood and sister Mrs T I Engelhardt in San Antonio during the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Hoffm
G. A. Hoffmann Brownwood
TI Engelhardt
San Antonio
Sportsmen From AY Cer State To Convene
A gathering of sportsmen from AY Cer state is announced with a program of meetings and speakers. Key organizers include Giles Peace and Frederick Burt Chaseher with Adelph Men C Haun and Bogen A Wile listed among the officials. The event aims to discuss competition and heritage in a regional sports context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AY Cer
Giles Pees
Frederick
Burt Chaseher
Erie
Tang
Metinado
Sam
Adelph
Vie Bogebie
Ciauiney
S.awail
Rahe Announces Candidacy for City Mayor
Henry Rahe enters race for city mayor amid family ties and campaign notes. The filing sets Rahe against opponents as he outlines platform ideas and local concerns.
Bank Deposits in Fredericksburg Edge Up in 1947
Two Fredericksburg banks end 1947 with total deposits of 7,182,451, up from 7,127,046 at end of 1946, and above the 6,639,656 figure in 1945. The all time high occurred October 6, 1947, at 7,479,983.5, while Fredericksburg National Bank held 4,725,314 on street wall deposits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederiburg
Two Financial Institutex
State
Fredericksburg
Also Mentioned on This Page
FHS’ Auditorium
Bethany Societies
Walter ©. Gran
Alfred Petsch
Hite
America
Gallespie
Sena
Deer Hunting County
Ramon Cruz Jr
Palace
U. S
Rex D. Kitchen
J. R. Cannon Construction Company
Austin
Witoer Nixon
Buddy O’banion
Coke Stevenson
Junction
Europe
Automobile P
Petmecky
The
Texas Safety Association
Av At
Henry Rahe
Tomwtey
Mike Ee
Beales
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