Pressler Family Reunion Hosts Broad Guest List
Paul Pressler Jr and family from Baton Rouge visited his parents P. C. Pressler Sr and F. L. Pressler for ten days. Relatives and friends from Chicago San Antonio Uvalde Holtsville Kerrville Morris Ranch and Mason joined a large gathering ending in a barbecue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. C. Pressler Jr
Baton Rouge
R. C. Denham
P. C. Pressler Sr
F. L. Pressler
Pressler
Eugene Pressler
Mable Jan
Chicago
Alma Morland
San Antonio
Jack Moreland
Uvalde
Donald Kaltyer
Clemens Imme
Holtsville
California
Paul
Lousiana
Paul Jr
Hilmar Pressler
Kerrville
W. Pressler
Wilbur
David
Morris Ranch
J. G. Metzger
Belton Ta
Herbert Schmidt
Egon Schmidt
Mason
City Leads In June Rainfall In Gillespie County
Weath er observers report rainfall across Gillespie County with Fredericksburg and nearby rural areas showing deficits in June 1950. Alfred Neffendorf recorded 2.45 inches vs 3.03 in 1949, Otto Rahe 1.54 vs 4.95, F B Riley 1.50 vs 1.86, Elroy Schnelle 1.50 vs 4.10, Oswald Eckhardt 1.30 vs 2.11, others lower than year ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg
Gillespie County
Alfred Neffendorf
Otto Rahe
F. B. Riley
Crabapple
Elroy Schnelle
Bankersmith
Oswald F. Eckhardt
School Bids Opened At Fredericksburg Public School
Contractors bids for two new buildings and renovations at Fredericksburg Public School were opened today. Bids include a new primary building, a new auditorium gymnasium, rewiring the elementary building, and remodeling the junior high. Results were not announced, as bids were received through 7 30 p m. The project is funded by a $250000 bond approved by voters on April 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg
Nolan Brown
Gillespie County Ballot Sees Ten Candidates Filed
Ten candidates have filed for Gillespie County offices. Among them are Sam Connally of San Saba seeking reelection as district attorney for the 33rd judicial district O C Fisher of San Angelo seeking reelection as congressman for the 21st Texas district and A W Mourland of Johnson City seeking reelection as state representative for the 85th Texas district. Numerous candidates for judgeships and all state office hopefuls appear on the ballot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie County
Sam Connally
San Saba
33Rd Judicial
O. C. Fisher
San Angelo
Texas
A. W. Mourland
Johnson City
Junior Mission Band Picnic at Palo Alto Creek
Members and teachers of Bethany Lutheran Church Junior Mission Band picnicked on the Kurt Hansen place near Palo Alto Creek on Wednesday afternoon. Joanna Scherer read the Bible, Carol Hansen led prayer, Mrs. Edgar Klett shared bells and stories from India, Miss Jay Hein played accordion, and refreshments followed the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethany Lutheran Church
Palo Alto
Kurt Hansen
Joanna Scherer
Carol Hansen
Edgar Klett
India
Jay Hein
Return from California and travels of local residents
Mr and Mrs Alvin Gellermann and daughters Patricia and Lynette return from Niles California to live on Tivydale road after four years in the state Mr and Mrs Harry R Belcher of Galveston are spending a vacation on the ranch of Mrs Gus Wendel and Milton
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Gellermann
Patricia
Lynette
Niles, California
Tivydale Road
California
Harry R. Belcher
Galveston
Gus Wendel
Milton
Visit of Miss Siddie Joe Johnson and Mrs Mary Woodward
Miss Siddie Joe Johnson the Dallas Public Library children's librarian and Mrs Mary Woodward of Dallas are visiting Fredericksburg for a social or cultural visit. They are listed as visitors from Dallas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siddie Joe Johnson
Mary Woodward
Dallas
Fredericksburg
Miss Johnson
Dallas Public Library
Rainfall compared in Morris Ranch for June reports
Tom Carr of Morris Ranch reports June rainfall of 2.68 inches, higher than his June 1949 figure of 2.35 inches, noting a wet spell this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Carr
Morris Ranch
Central Motor Co Advertises Auto Repair Expertise
Our shop has the necessary equipment and the 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
Neo Music Older Thoroughbred Captures Attention At Race Meet
The 19 year old thoroughbred Neo Music, owned by John Peppard Jr., drew spectators on the final Tuesday of the July race meet. Joe Petsch and H W Lewis expressed thanks on behalf of the Fair Association and Legion, respectively, as officials planned a four day event and judged it a success. The Fair is set to host the 62nd Gillespie County Fair on August 18 to 20, featuring many horses from the recent meet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neo Music
John Peppard Jr
Joe Petsch
The
Fair Association
H. W. Lewis
Legion
the Fair Association
Fred Mathisen
W. N. Lee
William Schroeder
Jack Lawrence
Victor Agebiel
Gillespie County Fair
Cub Scout Day Camp Planned with July Dates
Cub Scout Dens 3 and 5 met with den mothers Mrs Milton Edwards and Mrs Milton Gerhard for a breakfast at Tourist Park. They organized crafts and set July 18 19 and 20 for camp with hours 9 am to 4 pm on the first two days and 9 am to 1 pm on the 20th followed by a basket supper. Jim mie Gerhard won a prize for selling eighty two tickets to the recent Cub Scout Benefit Show at the 87 Drive In Theater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Edwards
Milton Gerhard
Mesdames
Arthur Borchers
M. E. Duderstadt
Jack Petermann
Cubs
South Sea
Cub Scouts
Jimmie Gerhard
Three Injured In Local Mishaps This Week
Three persons sustained painful injuries in county mishaps from Saturday to Wednesday. Mrs. William Wéirich broke her left arm in a fall on Saturday. Robert Woodruff was injured while repairing brakes on his truck on the Austin Highway Wednesday morning when the truck rolled, injuring both legs. Walter Weidenfeller, Fredericksburg carpenter, fractured his right leg while construction work on a home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Wéirich
Robert Woodruff
Austin
Walter Weidenfeller
Fredericksburg
Birth announced for Earl Nelson Pressler in Baton Rouge
Mr and Mrs Paul Pressler Jr of Baton Rouge announce the birth of a son Earl Nelson on March 17 1950 Grandparents are Mr and Mrs P C Pressler The Presslers also have two other sons Paul Rawlan and Carl Denham
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Pressler Jr
Baton Rouge
Earl Nelson
P. C. Pressler
Here
Paul Rawlan
Carl Denham
Test Of Deer Repellant On Crops Planned For Lavaca County Trial
Hallettsville reports a trial of a nicotine based deer repellent spray to protect peanut fields sweet potatoes and melons in Lavaca County caused by deer. County Agent Jack Lindsey Coop President Eddie Davenport and Game Warden Clarence Beezley will monitor results and potential county wide value if successful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavaca County
Beezley
Jack Lindsey
Coop
Eddie Davenport
California
Davenport
New Fishing Laws Explained Again
The Executive Secretary of the Game, Fish and Oyster Commission clarifies new statewide fishing rules. Residents may fish without a license in their home counties or in streams between home and adjacent counties unless using artificial bait. Freshwater fishing with artificial bait requires a license. Coastal saltwater sports fishing requires no license, but commercial saltwater fishing remains licensed. Trespass rules allow game wardens to arrest, with penalties rising, while land not enclosed remains open to sportsmen with owner permission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Game, Fish and Oyster Commission
Gulf Coast
Large barbecue napkins with name imprinted available
Local shop offers large barbecue napkins imprinted with a name. Ideal for events and gifts, the custom napkins are sold in bundles with options for multiple color inks and font styles.
July Transfers Set for Students Moving Between Districts
County education chief Albert Petermann announced that transfers between districts must be made during July by parents of children who will attend school outside their home district. The notices outline annual transfer requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Petermann
County Superintendent of Education Office
Petermann
Rev Franklin Brehmer Installed as Oshkosh Pastor
Rev Franklin Brehmer was installed as pastor of Christ Lutheran Church in Oshkosh Wisconsin on June 11 by District President W H Behrens. He is a son of Mr and Mrs Richard Brehmer and recently taught at Texas Lutheran College before moving with his wife and two children to Oshkosh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Brehmer
Christ Lutheran Church
Oshkosh
Wis
W. H. Behrens
Brehmer
Richard Brehmer
Texas Lutheran College
Nagel and Crenwelge Family Welcome Visitor in Fredericksburg
Mrs. Alberto Nagel and Mrs. Pete Crenwelge with son hosted a visit in Fredericksburg for Ewald Hoerster Jr. who flew from Chicago to spend the summer in the area after meeting his aunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberto Nagel
Pete Crenwelge
San Antonio
Schwiening and Riley Visit Before California Reunion
Mr and Mrs Henry Schwiening of South San Francisco visited with Mr and Mrs F Schwiening and Mr and Mrs George Riley Friday prior to the Schwiening family reunion on Saturday and Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Schwiening
South
San Francisco
California
F. Schwiening
George Riley
Schwiening
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Paul Presslers
Fredericksburg, Texas
Colt-Macdonald
Aurel
Sun
Mon
Henry Levin
Gordon Douglas
Milton Holmes
FHS
Junior Mission
Gillespie
Melly Keller
Miss Hi Border
Buddy Sherry
Richard Klein
Royce Graham
Keller
Dan Graham
Rev
Oshkosh, Wis
Hill Country League
Camp Stanley
Giants
Jimmie Pyka
Fair Grounds
Corriedale Sale
Texas Corriedale Association
Joe Tatum
Lem Jones
Crenwelge Food Market
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