New Braunfels Plans for Centenn ial Observance Set for May
New Braunfels will celebrate its centennial over May 10 11 12 marking the citys incorporation in 1845 and charter in 1846. The event organized by the New Braunfels Centennial Association features a homecoming street dance and a massive parade with former residents asked to join a weekend reunion. The association lists 16 directors led by Paul Jahn as chair with W A Sahm vice chair W S Nowotony treasurer and Mrs A J Luckett secretary. Ward Burris of the Chamber of Commerce heads public relations and advertising.
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New Braunfels
W. A. Sahm
W. S. Nowotony
A. J. Luckett
Ward Burris
New Braunfels Chamber of Commerce
Soul Conservation Unit Reports Growth and Local Projects
The Soul Conservation group notes total membership at 272 with 70 from rural areas. New members totaling 31 were welcomed. Reports cover land for an airport purchase, City Hall and Fire Station construction plans, Centennial preparations, fair facilities upgrades, and recognition of contributors including Gilbert Kaderli and County Agent Henry Grote.
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Henry Borchers
Precinct 1
Joe Molberg
Wm. Petmecky
Max QC
Reinbach
Hayden Osbourn
Gillespie County Fair Association
Erwin Woerner
Henry Holly
Centennial Band
Gilbert Kaderli
Henry Grote
Bernhard Named President of Cemetery Association
Rubin Perrihard elected president of the City Cemetery Association by the board. Henry Borchers named vice president and Benno McDougall secretary treasurer in the same election.
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Rubin Perrihard
The
City Cemetery Association
Henry Borchers
Benno McDougall
Shady Nook Burglary Suspect Out On Bail
Ten cases of beer stolen from the Shady Nook last Wednesday at 1 a.m. were recovered this week by Gillespie County peace officers from a farm in the Gold community. Clarence Fiedler was taken into custody in connection with the burglary and released after making bail. Disposition awaits grand jury action or the spring term of court starting February 1.
Tax Period Ends January 31 In-Person Poll Tax Reminder
Tax payments are due by January 31 at the Assessor-Collector office under Wm. M. Petmecky. Poll tax eligibility for 1946 elections requires payment or exemptions by that date. Youth exemptions for those turning 21 since 1945 or in 1946 must be requested now. Disability poll tax of $1.00 applies to prior voters who did not pay. Seniors 60 and over face no poll tax or exemption requirement. Office hours extended with evening access this week.
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Wm. M. Petmecky
Record of fires riots and flight across the nation
Multiple incidents dominate the report including a Tinker Field hangar fire in Oklahoma City killing nine and injuring 38, a Manhattan tenement blaze with three dead and one injured, a St. Louis hotel fire death toll, and other city blazes. Rioting near Tampico, Mexico leaves six dead and 17 wounded amid government clashes. Senator Tydings urges President Truman to call a world disarmament conference. A jet fighter sets a four hour 13 minute transcontinental record from California to New York, averaging 630 mph between Akron and New York and flying at altitudes of 35 000 to 41 000 feet.
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Manhattan
St. Louis
Mexico
Tampico
Truman
Tydings
Maryland
Pres. Truman
Senate
United Nations’ Organization
California
la Guardia Field
New York
Col. W. H. Council
Akron
Captain Eckhardt’s wartime escape and later service in the US Army air forces
Captain Eckhardt and a plane engineer evaded capture after landing in Pas-De-Calais and reached safety through underground networks in France before reaching Spain and Gibraltar. They returned to England on March 2, 1944. The navigator stayed with French allies until liberation. the bombardier vanished, the co-pilot was killed, and five crew were captured. Eckhardt later taught at Roswell and Fort Worth before a 1945 discharge in San Antonio.
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Ers
Pas-De-Calaise
Eckhardt
France
Spain
Gibraltar
England
Number of Gold Mines Surpasses Two Thousand Across U S
Report notes there are more than 2,100 gold producing mines across the United States reflecting widespread mining activity and regional dispersion. The figure highlights expansion of mining operations and wealth generation in recent years.
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The
U. S
Sensational Reynolds International fountain pen debut
The Reynolds International fountain pen, hailed as a landmark by business and professional circles, is offered by Fredericksburg Publishing Company in the office supply department. It writes for two years without refilling, uses a tiny steel ball for fine to heavy lines, writes on varied papers, and performs under water without leakage or smudge, drying instantly. It comes with a desk stand in a gilt streamlined package and carries an unconditional guarantee.
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Reynolds International
Fredericksburg Publishing Company
Reynolds
Mary Louise Hein en Classmates Birthday Party
On January 28 twenty one girls from Mary Louise Heinen’s classes attended a birthday party at Mr. and Mrs. B H Heinen. St Valentine decor graced the rooms and nine candle cake marked the occasion. Winners of indoor games were Jeanette Knoche Mary Margaret Tally Merle Kolmeier and Shelby Jane Smith.
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B. H. Heinen
Mary Louise Heinen
Jeanette Knoche
Mary Margaret Tally
Merle Kolmeier
Shelby Jane Smith
Rev Roos Parsonage Fire Devastates Industry Texas
The parsonage of Rev and Mrs Arnold Roos in Industry Texas was destroyed by a fire Saturday afternoon. The Roos family lost all belongings in the blaze. Mrs Roos formerly Miss Olivia Woerner of here, along with her sister Melinda and brother Erwin Woerner, visited on Monday.
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Arnold Neces
Industry
Texas
Roos
Olivia Woerner
Here
Melinda
Erwin Woerner
Stevenson Proclaims Texas Statehood Week and Day
Governor Coke R. Stevenson declares February 19 Texas Statehood Day and February 17 to 24 as Texas Statehood Week to mark the state's 100th anniversary of its government. He urges citizens to observe fully and show pride in their heritage and readiness to safeguard freedom for future generations.
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Stevenson
Texas
Coke R. Stevenson
Graham man joins Hardin-Simmons after army discharge
O Z Golden of Graham left for Abilene to attend Hardin Simmons University after visiting his brother J C Golden and family. He received his army discharge in October.
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O. Z. Golden
Graham
Abilene
Hardin- Simmons University
J. C. Golden
Public School Burglarized Third Time Within a Year
Burglaries at the public school, the third in a year, broke a window to enter the building and knocked the safe knob in the superintendent office. Tools used were left in the shop. no valuables were taken. Local officers and state safety experts joined the investigation.
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State Department of Public Safety
Kerrville Chamber Honors Rev Breihan at Annual Meet
E R Dischinger Kerrville real estate dealer was elected president of the Kerrville Chamber of Commerce at the annual meeting held Monday January 21. G L Lehmann retiree presented a Life Membership to Rev Breihan Methodist minister formerly of Fredericksburg in recognition of his work during the War Fund Drives and in recreational programs and the Victory Clothing Drive.
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E. R. Dischinger
Kerrville
Kerrville Chamber of Commerce
G. £. Lehmann
B. FE. Breihan
Fredericksburg
Admiral Nimetz Honor Guest at Texas Dinner
Fleet Admiral Chester W Nimety was guest of honor at the Texas State Society dinner in Washington D C on Thursday January 24. General Dwight D Eisenhower also attended as co honoree. Dale Miller presided over the luncheon in the Mayflower Hotel Grand Ballroom.
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Chester W. Nimitz
Texas State Society
Washington, D. C
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Mayflower Hotel
Dale Miller
Local firemen enjoy oyster supper Tuesday
Fredericksburg Volunteer Fire Department members held an oyster supper at Peter's Hall on Tuesday night and a social at the fire station. A separate note mentions a grapefruit juice incident on a plane christened Braggin Baggy during a Texas Brags dinner in Harlingen, Texas, with the ship later to fly to Washington loaded with 10,090 pounds of Texas-grown food for the dinner on Jan. 30.
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Fredericksburg
Harlingen
Texas
Washington, D. C
Kraus couple returns to Hilldale Farm in Gillespie County
Mr and Mrs Edmund Kraus are back at Hilldale Farm Gillespie County after eight years in San Antonio.
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Edmund Kraus
Hilldale
Gillespie County
San Antonio
Standard Subscription Offer
A brief public notice advertises a yearlong STANDARD subscription at 2.60 dollars. It invites readers to subscribe for the period and mentions the favorable rate.
Don’t Wait Until Pyorrhea Strikes
A vintage dental ad urges readers to inspect their gums and seek care before pyorrhea. The Central Drug Company sale promises a refund if the first bottle of LETO'S fails to satisfy.
Willow City News Social Evening by Gulf Oil Company
Willow City and nearby communities enjoyed an evening of music show and refreshments hosted by Gulf Oil Company. Capt Ralph Pressler, recently discharged from service in China, was welcomed home by Mr and Mrs Chas Young and the Kurt Presslers.
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Willow City
Gulf Oil Company
Chas Young
Kurt Presslers
Ralph Pressler
China
Capt. Pressler
Momo Smith
San Antonio
Mansey Holland
Nadene and Jr
Mama Smith
Mary Helen Renick
C. B. Renick
Nolan Althaus
Dudley
Lyla Fay Horlen
Austin
Clinton Althaus
Corpus Christi
Curtis Kuhlmann
Fredericksburg
L. 2. Beate
Fire devastates main hangar at Tinker Field
A fire of unknown origin tore through the main hangar at Tinker Field in Oklahoma City on Monday January 28 killing at least eight people and wounding 38. Officials say damage runs about 1 million dollars.
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Tinker Field
Oklahoma City
Jordan Family Visit Highlights in Texas
Mr and Mrs Arthur Jordan of Buda Texas visited Meta Otto and Reuben Jordan last Sunday in a family gathering that linked two generations and three households in the area.
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Mrs
Arthur Jordan
Buda
Texas
Meta
Otto and
Reuben Jordan
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Bernhard
Cemetery Ass'n
Shady Nook
Mary Louse Heinen
Rev. Roos
Admiral Nimetz
Central Drug Company
Hill Country Implement Company
Farmall Tractors
International Trucks
Magnolia Mobilgas
Mobiloil
Mobil Greasus
Joe A. Weidenfeller
Magnolia Petroleum Company
Sunset Motor Lines
Houston
Dallas
Ft. Worth
San Angelo
South
Lincoln St
Henry Klein
Willow City News
By Dawn Laurence Willow
General Electric Appliances
General Electric
Schroeder — Hannemann
Stehling
Silver Fox de Luxe
Peter Fox Bray
Chicago
Paul Pfiester
Fredericksburg, Texas
Uptown Station & Grocery
Gulf Gas and Oil
Earl J. Treibs
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