Car Crash Near Kerr County Leaves Two Critically Hurt
Albert Allen aged 18 and Richard Klein aged 18 were critically injured when their car overturned eleven miles south of Fredericksburg near the Kerr county line in the San Antonio River region. Allen suffered a broken neck and broken back and is paralyzed from the neck down. Klein sustained a broken jaw. A photo shows the car in a roadside ditch and the interior during removal by the wrecker.
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Albert Allen
Richard Klein
Freericksburg
Kerry
San Antonio
Klein
Bank Robbery Conspiracy Foiled in Mason Texas
Two men, C. Hillyer and C. L. Keck, both of Corpus Christi, allegedly conspired to rob Mason National Bank at noon Wednesday. They were captured near Harper by Sheriff Hugo Klaerner and Deputy Ray Jones, then handed to FBI agents Thursday morning and charged with bank robbery conspiracy. The men had stolen a 1949 Ford and obtained multiple license plates as part of their plan, with cooperation from Gillespie and Mason County residents aiding the investigation.
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N C. Hillyer
C. L. Keck
Corpus CaMisti
Mason National Bank
Hugo Klaerner
Ray Jones
Harper
Federal Bureau of Investigation
F. H. McIntiré
San Antonio
FBI
McIntire
J. E. “Friday” Campbell
Mason County
Kay Jones
Gillespie County
Mason National Bank of Mason
Hillyer
Schubeck
Mason
Henry J. Collins
Corpus Christi
Texas Highway Week Honors Department’s Service
Governor Shiver declares Texas Highway Week to spotlight the Highway Department and its 25 plus years of service. The piece laments ingratitude from Texans who overlook the department’s accomplishments and ongoing problems. (Continued on page 3)
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Shiver
Texa
Poll Tax Rush Urged in Gillespie County
Gillespians must visit the assessor collector's office by January 31 to obtain poll tax receipts if they want to vote in county state and national elections. Through January 19, 1911 receipts and 42 exemptions were issued. about 1,000 receipts remain for the seven day window.
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Durst
Gillespie County
Two Injured Critically in Monday Crash
Fredericksburg youths Richard Elgin Klein and Albert Allen Jr were critically injured when their 1946 Chevrolet sedan crashed into a tree 11 miles south of Fredericksburg on the San Antonio Highway at 9 35 am Monday. Allen suffers a broken neck and back and doctors held little hope for recovery. Klein has a broken jaw and cuts and bruises.
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Fredericksburg
Richard Elgin Klein
Albert Allen Jr
San Antonio
Allen
Klein
Albert Klein
Herbert
Tom Carey
Margaret Motelleson
Long Beach
California
Mason Highway
Cherry Spring
Hugo Klaerner
Carrol Robert Schoenewolf
Ruben Usener
Main Street
Sunnyside Hut
Albert Mauldin
Schoenewolf
Main
Usener
Weinheimer Couple Visit Daughter Nursing Student
Mr and Mrs Alfred Weinheimer visited their daughter Marilyn a Seton School of Nursing junior in Austin over Sunday and Monday. Marilyn left Tuesday for New Orleans to train at De Paul and Charity Hospitals for six months.
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Alfred F. Weinheimer
Marilyn
Seton School of Nursing
Austin
New Orleans
de Paul and Charity Hospitals
Walter Fuhrmann Receives Jaycee Service Award
Walter O. Fuhrmann was honored with the Fredericksburg Junior Chamber of Commerce Distinguished Service Award for 1951 at the annual awards banquet held Tuesday night at Sunnyside Tavern. District Judge Thomas Ferguson cited Fuhrmann for civic and religious work and his leadership as director of CROP in Gillespie County.
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Walter O. Fuhrmann
Fredericksburg
Gillespie Youth Triumph at Kerrville District Livestock Show
The Gillespie youth earned top honors at the Kerrville district livestock show amid a community celebration. Rev. O Lindenberg marked his 40th anniversary as pastor of Holy Ghost Lutheran Church with Sunday services featuring remarks by Rev. Walter Probst and tributes from neighboring pastors and church leaders.
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Gillespie
Kerrville
O. Lindenberg
Holy Ghost Lutheran Church
Holy Ghost Church
Walter C. Probst
Zion Lutheran Church
Fredericksburg Conference
Lindenberg
Rudi Wendel
Holy Chest Church
Probst
Gus W. Say
Alex Frantzen
Church Council
Otto Lindenberg
Walter ©. Probst
Fredericksburg Federation
Herman Dannhaus
Boerne
G. A. Poehlmann
M. J
Fredericksburg Chamber Plans January 31 Meeting
The Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce will hold its quarterly meeting on Thursday January 31 at the Nimitz Hotel ballroom. A Mexican supper at 7 40 and reports on recent activities plus ongoing projects will be followed by entertainment and a technicolor sound film on highway construction. Honor guests include Texas Highway Department officials County Judge Victor H Sagebiel and the four County Commissioners.
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Fredericksburg
Texas Highway Department
State Highway Department
Victor H. Sagebiel
Highway Department
W. D. Dockery
Mulkey Owens
Austin
Senor
J. P. Chaney
H Carter
Joe Russell
O. C. Thoersen
Mr. Carter
Chamber of Commerce
Nimitz Hotel
New City Dumps Ground Designated Off Harper Road
Fredericksburg designates Alfred Hennig place near the National Armory off Harper Road as the new City Dump. Mayor Molberg says the old Kordzik place on Burnet road closes after eight years of service. Signs guide drivers to the site, with crews clearing access and the area ready for use.
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Fredericksburg
Alfred Hennig
National Armory
Harper Road
Joe Molberg
Kordzik Place
Burnet Road
Harper Highway
The
Oaks Chicken Shack
Molberg
National Foundation chapters fund polio care with March of Dimes aid
National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis chapters do not provide polio treatment or care themselves. They purchase services and equipment, using funds raised by the March of Dimes to support patients and treatment initiatives.
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National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis
Mareh of Dimes
Commissioners Set Salaries in January Court Session
Salaries of county officials were fixed at the January term with monthly payments for the year. Court kept 1950 levels and planned a February public hearing on raises for the County Treasurer and deputies. Amounts list County Judge 2500, District Clerk 2250, County Attorney 2200, County Clerk 3750, Assessor-Collector 3750 plus 6 annually for title, Justice of the Peace 1750, County Treasurer 2500 with possible 250 raise after hearing, Constable 1200, Sheriff 3750. Continued on page 8.
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Commissioners Court
Justice of the Peace
March of Dimes Dance Slated February 2nd
Fredericksburg and Gillespie County plan a February 2 dance in Turner Hall to support the local March of Dimes fund. Art Koch and His Shadows will provide music, with all proceeds aiding the local campaign.
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Fredericksburg
Gillespie County
Turner Hall
Norman Recd
Gillespie Infantile Paralysis Committee
Art Koch
Rech
Texas
Bonn Hereford Co Champion of Entire Show
Kerrville district livestock show honors go to Gillespie County FFA and 4-H exhibitors led by Melvin Bonn and Frank Randolph. Bonn's 14 month Hereford earned co champion of the entire show and top Hereford heifer, plus a beef animal title. Awards included cash from Sears Foundation and others, plus Schreiner Institute scholarship.
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Kerr
Gillespie County
Kerr District
Melvin Fionn
Dayton Ransleben
Melvin Bonn
Joe Tatum
Wilbert Ransleben
Warren Percy
Chester Bonn
Frank Jordan
Mason
FFA
Kerrville
C. H. Bonn and Sons
Frank Randolph
Junction
Melvin
Bonn
Sears Foundation
Adam Wilson Jr
J. L. Bullard
Schreiner Institute
Molyvin
Alvin Ransleben
Dudley Althaus
Bernice Duderstadt
Fredericksburg
4-H Achievement Banquet Set Thursday Night
Outstanding 4-H Club leaders in Gillespie County will be recognized Thursday at 7 p.m. in Turner Hall for the annual Gillespie County 4-H Clubs achievement banquet. The Fredericksburg Standard award will honor the outstanding 4-H Club Boy. Over 200 4-H members, parents, and boosters are expected, county agent C. A. Stone says.
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Gillespie County
Turner Hall
Fredericksburg
F. C. Lochte
C. A. Stone
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Wreck
Mason Bank
Alfred Petsch
Mr. Tait
Eisenhower
Boy Scouts
Austin Nettle
Billy Petmecky
Wayman Luclair
Bobby Nettle
Walter Fuhrmann
Jaycee Service
Fuhrmann
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Senior Chamber of Commerce
Gillespie County Fair Association
Gillespie County A & M Club
Rev. O. Lindenberg
C of C
New City
March of Dimes
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