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Newspaper

Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1926

Page

12

Local Visitors and Independence Day Bank Closures

Messrs Michael Gerhard and Albert Lindig spent last Sunday in New Braunfels. Mrs Emil Schellhase and son Udo visited relatives in Fredericksburg last Sunday. July 4th falling on Sunday, local banks will be closed Monday. Arthur Fiedler of Dallas is vacationing with local relatives. Chas Wagner and family of San Antonio visited Fredericksburg last Sunday. Rev Eli Dechert and family visited relatives in Fredericksburg early this week. John Heimann and family and Martin Keller traveled to Medina Valley where Heimann bought a farm in the irrigation district. Rev Walter Fritz of St Anthonys College in San Antonio visited Fredericksburg last week and returned to San Antonio Friday.

Messrs Michael Gerhard Albert Lindig New Braunfels Emil Schellhase Udo Fredericksburg Chas Wagner San Antonio Eli Dechert John Heimann Martin Keller Medina Valley Heimann Walter Fritz St. Anthony’s College At

Mr Reno Treibs Honored With Surprise Party

Mr. Reno Treibs was feted at a surprise gathering held last Sunday as friends and relatives gathered to celebrate the occasion.

Reno Treibs

Couple bids farewell to honeymoon with royal bhari vari

Tuesday Mr. and Mrs. Roman J. Peter returned from their honeymoon and Wednesday night friends treated them to a royal bhari vari. One that will not be forgotten so soon.

Roman J. Peter

Social visit notes from Franklin and Castell visitors

Miss Theresa Sixt of Franklin visiting with Miss Lolie Gold. Messrs. Arthur and Gideon Rothmann of Castell visited relatives and friends at Austin New Braunfels and Elgin.

Theresa Sixt Franklin Lolie Gold Messrs Arthur and Gideon Rothmann Castell Austin New Braunfels Elgin

Wahrmund Family Visits San Antonio Relative

Mr Felix Wahrmund and family of San Antonio spent last Sunday with his father Mr Edward Wahrmund of this city.

Felix Wahrmund San Antonio Edward Wahrmund

Tire and casing stolen from Alfred Klingelhoefer’s store

Sunday night a thief entered Alfred Klingelhoefer’s Store and took a tire and casing. Police have not found clues or a arrest. Mrs Margaret Bracher returned from Louisiana to spend vacation with her parents Rev and Mrs F A Bracher. Miss Bracher taught a school term at that place. Wednesday Mr and Mrs Felix Stehling returned from their honeymoon trip. they were greeted by a band of 60 to 70 at the Pedernales River who provided music and a royal supper before escorting them home.

Reberts Alfred Klingelhoefer Margaret Bracher Louisiana F. A. Bracher Felix Stehling Pedernales River

Texas Children’s Home Finding Society Aid Emphasized

Mrs Francis M Bohn representing the Texas Children’s Home Finding Society in San Antonio promotes the charity’s work locating homes for orphans. She says the society cares for and educates children and that funds will be used to aid those unable to help themselves.

Francis M. Bohn Texas Children’s Home Finding Society San Antonio

Business Visitor Fritz Knust in Fredericksburg Early Week

Mr. Fritz Knust traveled to Fredericksburg on a business visit during the early days of the week, engaging in meetings and networking with local firms.

McGregor to Speak at Fredericksburg For Ferguson Gov Race

Saturday night Senator F H McGregor will address at the courthouse in Fredericksburg in support of Miriam A Ferguson for Governor of Texas.

F. H. McGregor Fredericksburg Miriam A. Ferguson Texas

Shaw Guests Week End in Goose Creek Visit City

Mr and Mrs J C Shaw of Goose Creek were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs J E Weaver in our city.

J.C. Shaw Goose Creek J. E. Weaver Our City

Riley Joins West Texas Chamber Board at Amarillo Convention

Riley was appointed to the Board of Directors of the West Texas Chamber of Commerce during the annual convention held in Amarillo last week.

KE. Hi. Riley West Texas Chamber of Commerce Amarillo

Gillespie County Fair barbecue visit noted

Mr and Mrs August Fritz and family and Mrs John Schmidt zensky visited relatives in San Antonio last week. Wednesday Alf Petseb R L Kott Wm Schneider Max Bierschwabe and Norman Kelle attended the barbecue at Junction in the Gillespie County Fair effort.

August Fritz John Schmidtzensky San Antonio Alf. Petseb R. L. Kott Wm. Schneider Max Bierschwabe Norman Kelle Junction Gillespie County

Local visits span San Antonio Chicago Niagara Falls

Mr and Mrs Eddie Stein and family visited relatives in San Antonio this week. Delegates at the Eucharistic Congress in Chicago toured Niagara Falls. Dr Victor Keidel and W Burke attended a Junction celebration. Ewald Herber, studying at a Lutheran Seminary in Dubuque Town, vacationing with his parents in Stonewall.

Chicago Niagara Falls Ewald Herber Dubuque, Town Mrs Wm. Herber Stonewall

Chamber of Commerce Now Located in Aztec Theatre Building

Mr Rh L Kott reports the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce has moved to the new Aztec Theatre building after an early week visit with his family in San Antonio.

Rh. L. Kott San Antonio San Antonio Chamber of Commerce Aztec Theatre

Walter Tatsch to Miss Else Dornberger Marriage in Austin

Austin announces the marriage of Walter Tatsch of San Antonio to Miss Else Dornberger of Austin on June 24. They will reside at 11483 Denver Blvd San Antonio after July 10. Visitors Mr. A M Wittstock and wife and Mr Otto Rabke and family spoke with us. Gideon of Austin praised the tourist park as among the finest and cleanest.

Austin Walter Tatsch San Antonio Else Dornberger Denver Blvd Texas A. M. Wittstock Otto Rabke Yorktown Wittstock San Angelo Rabke Gideon

Enchanted Rock Trip With Klaerner and Hadeler Groups

Felix Klaerner and family along with Theo Langerhans and families joined Henry Hadeler and daughters Ella Annie and Elizabeth Hadler of Taylor. Also present were Will Hadeler and Albert of Austin, Viola Willms of San Antonio, and Felix Willms of Blanco on a Sunday excursion to Enchanted Rock.

Felix Klaerner Theo, Langerhans Famil Henry Hadeler Ella Annie and Elizabeth Hadler Taylor Will Hadeler Mr Albert Austin Viola Willms San Antonio Felix Willms Blanco Enchanted Rock

Miss Lina Stein Visits San Antonio Friends

Miss Lina Stein of San Antonio visits relatives and friends in the city for a period, sharing time with local households and social circles.

Lina Stein San Antonio

Meckel Family Vacation Visit in County

Mr Hy Meckel and family of San Antonio are spending their vacation visiting relatives and friends in this county.

Mr. Hy. Meckel San Antonio

Miss Wilmirth Overstreet Visits Miss Katie Reinbach

Miss Wilmirth Overstreet of San Antonio visits Miss Katie Reinbach during the week for a social visit and companionship.

Wilmirth Overstreet of San Antonio Katie Reinbach

Allbrechts Vacationing With Relatives in Fredericksburg

Mr and Mrs Frank Allbrecht of Austin are spending their vacation with relatives and friends in Fredericksburg. They are visiting during the holiday period and staying with family.

Frank Allbrecht Austin Fredericksburg

Village Notes Mentions Local Residents and Visits

Monday this week Joe Fritz of Junction traveled to Fredericksburg on business. Mrs August Jordan Miss Meta and Mr Reuben Jordan and Mrs Edward Kott visited relatives at Austin and Buda early this week. Next Sunday Victor Staats John Fenge Wallace and Edna Houy will be confirmed at the M E Church by Rev G H Houy. Miss Minnie Wigginton of San Antonio was guest of Miss Vera Reinbach during the past week.

Joe Fritz Junction Fredericksburg August Jordan Meta Reuben Jordan Edward Kott Austin and Buda Victor Staats John Fenge Wallace Edna Houy M E. Church G H. Houy Minnie Wigginton San Antonio Vera Reinbach

Professor Klingelhoefer Returns From Pleasant Burton Visit

Professor Robert Klingelhoefer and his family came home after a pleasant visit with relatives and friends at Burton.

Robert Klingelhoefer Burton

Joint Sunday program by local Methodist churches

Sunday night the Leagues of M. E. Church and the Methodist Church South will present a joint program at the M. F. Church South to which everyone is cordially invited.

M. E. Church Methodist Church South M. F. Church South

Klaerner Demonstrates Lacquering in Fredericksburg

Mr Elgin Klaerner and family of San Antonio spent part of this week in Fredericksburg. He demonstrated lacquering of furniture and applying duco paint on automobiles during the visit.

Elgin Klaerner San Antonio Fredericksburg Mr. Klaerner

Mrs Alfons Walter Card from Stusslingen Details Abroad

A card from Mrs. Alfons Walter stamped in Stusslingen Solothurn June 16 describes their travels abroad. The note promises interesting news but the writer declines to state it and hints at sharing only a light note with readers about their experience.

Alfons Walter Stusslingen Solothurn

Outing by Edwards and Felixes at Junction Springs

Messrs Edgar and Felix Marchall and Walter Weber with families spent several days on an outing at Junction and Seven Hundred Springs.

Edgar and Felix Marschall Walter Weber Junction Seven Hundred Springs

North Dakota Couple’s Family Spending Texas Summer

The wife and daughter of Rey Phillip Peter, a North Dakota resident formerly from Albert Texas, are spending the summer with friends in Texas.

Rey Phillip Peter North Dakota Albert, Texas Texas

Secretary of Chamber of Commerce Attends Johnson City Barbecue

Norman Keller, secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, attended a barbecue in Johnson City on Friday, joining local officials and residents for a community gathering.

Chamber of Commercce Norman Keller Johnson City

Fredericksburg Students Visit Southwest Texas Normal College

Sunday visitors Alma Hoffmann Elsie Kolmeier Cora and Alber tine Koenecke and Stella Jung visited the Fredericksburg students attending the Southwest Texas Normal College at San Marcos.

Alma Hoffmann Elsie Kolmeier Cora Albertine Koenecke Stella Jung Fredericksburg Southwest Texas Normal College San Marcos

Kuhlmann and families embark on South Texas visit

On Wednesday Mr and Mrs Wm Kuhlmann with family and Mr and Mrs Helmuth Kuhlmann and family and Mr and Mrs Frank Holly and daughter left for an extended visit in South Texas.

Wm. Kuhlmann Helmuth Kuhlmann Frank Holly South Texas

Mrs Burrer Celebrates 83rd Birthday with Family

Mrs Gottlieburrier enjoyed her 83rd birthday last Sunday among her children and relatives. Congratulations were extended and wishes for many more happy birthdays were expressed.

Picnic Cancelled for July 4 at Fredericksburg Tourist Park

Announcement says no picnic or program at Fredericksburg Tourist Park on July 4 due to a program at the Fairgrounds. A large circle of relatives and friends surprised Mrs. Wm Henke at her home for her 65th birthday anniversary.

Fredericksburg Fairgrounds Wm. Henke Mrs. Henke

Mrs Hoppe and Family Stay At Ostrow Hotel

Mrs J. W. Hoppe and her children of Galveston Texas are spending the summer as guests at the Ostrow Hotel. She praises the climate and people saying she may make her home here in the future. Hoppe is a foreign language teacher, writer, and newspaper editor.

J. W. Hoppe Galveston Texas Ostrow Hoppe The Standard

Miss Dorothy Detleffson Visits Ellen Borchers

Miss Dorothy Detleffson of San Antonio is visiting with Ellen Borchers. The two women are seen together in a social gathering, sharing conversation during the afternoon.

Dorothy Detleffson San Antonio Ellen Borchers

Sommerfelds and Kensing Visit Fredericksburg

Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Sommerfeld of Mason paid a pleasant visit in Fredericksburg. Miss Annie Kensing of Mason is visiting relatives and friends in our city for a few weeks.

E. E. Sommerfeld Mason Fredericksburg Annie Kensing Our City

Bernhard Family Among Visitors From Post City San Antonio

Mr Emil Bernhard of Post City and Mr Monroe Bernhard of San Antonio visited with Mr Rubin Bernhard and family the past week end.

Emil Bernhard Post City Monroe Bernhard San Antonio Rubin Bernhard

Miss Jessie Rouse Returns From Texas Visit

Miss Jessie Rouse came back after a several week stay in San Antonio and Austin visiting friends and relatives.

Jessie Rouse San Antonio Austin

Local Officials Attend Friday Johnson City Barbecue

Representative Petseh and family and Wm Habenicht manager of the Fredericksburg Publishing Company attended the barbecue at Johnson City Friday.

Petseh and Family Wm. Habenicht Fredericksburg Publishing Company Johnson City

Birthday fete honors Mr Edgar Tatsch at Cain City

Thursday night a large group of relatives and friends gathered at Cain City to celebrate the birth day anniversary of Mr Edgar Tatsch. The event honored the longtime resident with warm wishes and good will from the community.

Edgar Tatsch Cain City

Mrs Johnston Accused in San Antonio Swindling Charge

In San Antonio on July 1 charges of swindling were filed in county court against Mrs K M Johnston. Two affidavits allege checks given by her bounced for insufficient funds. Warrants for Mrs K Miller and Mrs K M Johnston were issued but not served as she could not be located, reportedly in the lower Rio Grande valley.

San Antonio K. M. Johnston Katie Miller Johnson K. Miller Rio Grande Valley Joe J. Nix Houston First National Bank of

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Arthur Fiedler Dallas Brady, Tex Charleston Fritz Knust Eddie Stein Victor Keidel W Burke J. F. Metcalf San Francisco California Metcalf Wm. Hoffmann Kansas City Kansas Denver Colorado Hart Schaffner & Marx, Korrekt and I. & S. Bing Dixie Sterling Bros Johnston
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