Mrs Meusebach Rites Held for Local Pioneer's Death
Lina Nimitz Meusebach 89 last surviving Fredericksburg family member and aunt of Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz died January 19. Born 1862, she lived much of her married life in Mexico with Ernst O. Meusebach. Survived by son Iago and two sisters in law, funeral January 21 at Schaetter Funeral Home with Zion Lutheran men’s choir. Burial in City Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lina Nimitz Meusebach
Fredericksburg
Chester W. Nimitz
Charles and
Sophie Mueller Nimitz
Nimitz
Ernst O. Meusebach
Mexico
Meusebach
Iago Meusebach
Bastrop
Ernest Meusebach Marschall
Llano
William Meusebach Marschall
Ernst, Chester
Wm. Nimitz
Bertha Nauwald
Sophie Wahrmund
Augusta Mason
Meta Wahrmund
Schaetter
Gus Sager
DWI Case Dismissed In County Court
In a Monday morning jury trial before County Judge Victor Sagebiel the DWI case against Bryant H. Lummus, arising from a December 6 wreck on Mason Highway, was dismissed on an instructed verdict. Attorney for the defendant was J. B. Wieser. prosecuting attorney was Wm. Schnei der, Jr. The Eddie Kramer appeal from Justice Court resulted in a guilty plea with a $50 fine on the count of killing an 8 point buck and possessing a green deer hide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryant H. Lummus
Mason Highway
Victor Sagebiel
J. B. Wieser
Wm. Schneider, Jr
Eddie Kramer
Kramer
Schneider
Raymond Kneese
Justice of the Peace Wa. Bruns
Fredericksburg Publishing Ad for Gibson Greeting Cards
An advertisement invites sending Gibson Greeting Cards for birthdays anniversaries and other events and points to the complete line at Fredericksburg Publishing Company for options and ordering details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibson
The
Fredericksburg Publishing Company
Card Party Set At St Marys February 3rd
St Marys School Auxiliary votes to hold a card party on Sunday February 3 at 3 p.m. in the school basement with refreshments. Fifty members met Friday, heard the treasurer’s year end report, and approved changing officer elections from December to May. A rug donation was accepted and a new member admitted. The Rev Robert Logan delivered a spiritual talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s
St. Mary’s School
Elton Jordan
Erwin Kraus
Sisters of Divine Providence
James Moellendorf
Robert Logan
Wm. Cameron and Co. Open New Offices in Gala Night
Wm. Cameron and Co. held the formal opening of their new offices and showrooms on Friday evening with a crowd of over 600. In the photo, Al Quinn of Waco, Ted Knopp of Fredericks burg, Clarence Alfrey of San Angelo, Elgin Heimann local manager, and Jack Thurman of the Waco store are shown. Attendance prizes awarded to Mrs. Dixie Stafford Fredericksburg High School Home Economics teacher for 8 gallons of Minnesota exterior paint, Adolph Sembritzky wallpaper for one room, and Dorothy May Fritz an Ideal telephone cabinet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Cameron and Co
al Quinn
Waco
Ted Knopp
Fredericksburg
Clarence Alfrey
San Angelo
Elgin Heimann
Jack Thurman
Waco Paint
Dixie Stafford
Fredericksburg High School
Minnesota
Adolph Sembritzky
Dorothy May Fritz
Ideal Telephone Cabinet
136 Animals and Birds Going to Houston Show
Gillespie County 4 H and FFA youths will exhibit 136 animals and birds at the Houston Fat Stock Show. FFA members showcase 16 fat steers six fat lambs 40 capons while 4 H youths present 35 fat lambs 10 hogs and 29 teers. They depart Saturday January 26 as judging begins January 30 with steers and other classes. Diesel oil consumption by railroads in 1950 rose 30 percent from 1949.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie County
FFA
Houston
Rev Lindenberg celebrates four decades in Fredericksburg ministry
The Rev Lindenberg received a month's leave of absence plus gifts from the congregation as he marks 40 years in the ministry. Speakers from many church groups lauded his service and his wife as his constant helper. During his tenure he conducted 1047 baptisms, 1020 confirmations, 447 weddings, 514 funerals, and 26569 Holy Communions. A reception followed in the church basement with attendance noted from several area pastors. Unable to attend were several pastors and conference members listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Probst
Lindenberg
Fredericksburg
Helen Weirich
Aug. Ahrens
Ladies Aid
Reinhold Tatsch
Altar Guild
Norman J. Dietel
Women's Missionary Society
Lorence Feller
Luther League
Alex Frantzen
Lindemberg
Germany
Runnels County
Texas
Stonewall
Frehisburg
Coryell City
Wendel
Ladies’ Aid Society
Walter C. Probst
Kerrville
Herman W. Dannhaus
Boerne
Gus W. Sager
M. J. Schwarz
F. A. Bracher
Julius Holm
Rudi Wendel
Walter J. Goerner
Harper
Wm. Paulsen
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
G. C. Senff
R. C. Albert
Blanco
Alfred Doebbler
Mason
Leo Benarden
Llano
County Commissioners set salaries and fund balances continued
The county approved detailed salaries for commissioners 1800 annually with 150 monthly, two thirds from Road and Bridge and one third from the Officer's Salary fund plus 25 travel dollars. Assessor-Collector mileage allowances, Sheriff mileage, and salaries for County Agent 3000 and Home Demonstration Agents 2300 were set, with secretary at 1200. A public hearing on February 12 will consider raises for several officials. Jails and livestock valuations were reviewed. fund balances across multiple accounts totaled thousands, with outstanding indebtedness in December 95 at 224000 across Series B Airport and Courthouse/Jail bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Extension Service
Reinhold Tatsch
Turkey Raisers Invited to Thursday Evening Session
Turkey raisers are invited to a meeting in the District Courtroom Courthouse Thursday night January 24 at 730 pm Cecil Loudon owner Loudon Produce arranging the meeting The gathering is in cooperation with Nutrina Mills Wichita Falls turkey feed producers A free movie on turkey care and feeding will be shown followed by a discussion of turkey problems by Les Traweek poultry technician of Nutrina Mills All oyster attendees invited
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Loudon
Loudon Produce
Nutrina Mills
Wichita Falls
Les Traweek
Rotary Club Honors Firemen Monday Night
The Fredericksburg Rotary Club plans a banquet honoring the Fredericksburg Volunteer Fire Department on Monday at the Fire Station. Alfred Duecker leads the program with film showings including Of This We Are Proud, and more arrangements await final approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club
Fredericksburg
M. B. St.Clair
Tom Carr
Pierce Hoggett
Charles Henke
Kerrville
Crockett Riley
Alaska
Riley
Wiley Post
Will Rogers
Juno
Jim Burleson
Gillespie County
Hospital News This Week Young Patients and Surgeries
The paper lists local patients undergoing operations this past week across Fredericksburg Comfort and nearby towns. Names include Mrs A J Hahne Mrs Alfred Spaeth Mrs Lina Patterson Mrs Adolpho Enriques Richard Boerner B H Hambrick Robin Weiss Arch Ritter Hilda Piaz Linda Jenkins and a child girl born to Mr and Mrs Dayton Leifeste of Llano in a local hospital this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Hahne
Fredericksburg
Alfred Spaeth
Doss
Lina Patterson
Hye
Adolpho Enriques
Comfort
Richard Boerner
B. H. Hambrick
Boerne
Robin Weiss
Carlos Rendon
Karl Fritz
Arch Ritter
Mason
Hilda Piaz
Linda Jenkins
Charles Jenkins
Fort Worth
Dayton Leifeste
Llano
Central Motor Co Offers Car Repair Services
Our shop has the necessary equipment and experienced men who can do a first class job of repairing on any model or make car. Call on us today. All work guaranteed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Motor CO
George Kotis Returns From California Visit
George E. Kott has returned after weeks in Los Angeles where he and Mrs. Kott gathered ideas and supplies for their ceramic store. He admitted attempting to bring surplus water and rain back to the Hill Country, but failed. Mrs. Kott remains for a few extra weeks taking lessons in ceramics. During early 1951 American oil men drilled over 15000 miles of hole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George E. Kott
Los Angeles
Mrs. Kott
Fredericksburg
Mr. Kott
California
Hill Country
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Nathaniel Sultemeier
Dwi
St. Mary's
WM. Cameron & CO
Chrysler
America
Motor Trend
Schroeder — Hannemann
Stehling
Plymouth Sales and Service
East Main St
Patroni
Turkey
In the Hospital
Parkay
Maryland Club
Charmin
Campbells
Lic
LIMA
Rath
Pioneer
Crenwelge Food Market
George Kotis
Sterling Bros
Friendly Store
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