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Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1928

Page

6

Social Notes Highlight a Busy Round of Visits and Gatherings

Miss Erna Eckert visits relatives in San Antonio while Irene Itz resumes studies at the University. Throughout Fredericksburg many locals host and attend family visits in San Antonio, Austin, Waco, Lott, Goliad, Corpus Christi and beyond plus Fourth of July gatherings. Social groups host bridge clubs with prizes as guests arrive from Pflugerville and Mason County.

Erna Eckert San Antonio Irene Itz Henry Holly San Marcos Teachers’ College G. H. Holly R. W. Klingelhoefer Broesche Lena Broesche Bur Max Stehling New Braunfels Edyth Krauskopf Emil Juenke Goliad Victoria Corpus Christi Mildred Louise Munn H. A. Ries Dorothy Ries Leola Patton James Tachias Waco Fred Silva Lott Fred Spencer Harry Priess Anna Reichenau Emma _ Reichenau Mason County Walter Loudon F. E. Crouch Austin Max Braeutigam Clay Dishman J. T. Estill Howard Honan Eureka Springs Ark B. L. Enderle Anita Kneese University of Texas Ernest Greeven Fredericksburg Leppin Loretta Leppin Margaret Neuenschwander Pflugerville Rudolf Spacek Fayetteville Ralph Gold John McClure Gilbert Loudon R. G. Striegler William Dietel Norman University of Texas In H. H. McFarland Llano Emily Keidel Miss Kallenberg

New Subscribers To The Standard

A list of new subscribers and names across multiple Texas towns including San Antonio Llano Kerrville and San Marcos. Mentions Mrs E R Brown Lorenz Marschall City Sheriff Wagner and several others with addresses in Harper Hudson and Sisterdale plus a note of thanks and social visits.

E. R. Brown Harper Lorenz Marschall Wagner Johnson City Chas Lindig City J. J. Fox Hudson N. Y R. R. Threadville Llano Clarence St. Clair San Mar

True Timely Thoughts on Fredericksburg’s City Condition

The piece urges the Fredericksburg city to act quickly to improve water works and sewerage to help local businesses compete with other trading points in the Hill Country. It presses the City Commission to promptly address municipal affairs to maintain prestige and economic vitality.

Fredericksburg

New Road Plans Favor Fredericksburg Area and Tourism

The project would cost one third to Gillespie County and open Fredericksburg to a larger trade area previously served by Kerrville Junction and Mason. It aims to boost tourism by at least one third and, with state takeover of related highways, reduce county road miles and tax burdens in coming years.

Gillespie County Fredericksburg Kerrville Junction Mason Pecan Harper Llano County Commissioners Court

Public Discussion urged on pending propositions

The article urges serious public discussion of two propositions not yet ready for submission, arguing merit in both and saying wider debate will aid adoption. It notes ongoing operations at Keidel and Witte hospital, visits and travels among local families, and upcoming talks to inform residents.

Fourth of July Costs Live of 224 Persons

Chicago reports Independence Day fatalities total 224 souls from fireworks autos drownings and other causes. Fireworks caused about a dozen deaths while drownings exceeded one hundred and auto accidents numbered over sixty.

Chicago Associated Press

Church Notices Morning Worship and Sunday School

Morning worship at 10 o clock and afternoon services plus Sunday School at 2 o clock next Sunday. In the pastor's absence Candidate of Theology Chr Lehne will occupy the pulpit. F A Bracher pastor.

Chr. Lehne F. A. Bracher

Catechism Class Public Examination At M E Church South

Nine children will be publicly examined next Sunday morning at 10 oclock in English at the M E Church South catechism class. Everyone is welcome. Pastor I W Radetzky. Alfred Duecker took a position at the Henry Hirsch Store.

I. W. Radetzky Alfred Duecker Henry Hirsch

Alfred Stehling Returns from San An Business Trip

Alfred Stehling returns from a business trip to San An and resumes routine duties. The brief note records his travel and expected continuation of work.

Levy Hitzfeld and Family Visit Fredericksburg Relatives

Mr. Levy Hitzfeld and his family from San Antonio visited relatives in Fredericksburg last Sunday for a family gathering and reunion.

Levy Hitzfeld San Antonio Fredericksburg

Mr Ed Grienke Joins Schreiner Store Kerrville

Mr Ed Grienke and his family relocated to Kerrville where he accepted a position at Schreiner's store, starting a new chapter for the family in the Texas town.

Louis Hannemann The Reliance Roller Mills Ed. Grienke Kerrville Mr. Grienke Schreiner’s

New Braunfels Visitors Spend Quiet Sunday in City

Mr. Udo Sechellhase and Mr. and Mrs. Max Stehling of New Braunfels visited in this city last Sunday, sharing a brief social call and exchange of greetings.

Udo Sechellhase Max Stehling New Braunfels

Death notices and local visits recorded in Fredericksburg

The death list includes W. G. Bird years, Mrs. Frieda Pfiester 42, Milton Fiedler 2, Regina Hahn 93, Mrs. Franz Stehling 66, Chas. K. Nimitz 76, Otto H. Wunderlich 50, Wm. Pape 53, Mrs. Katherina Moritz 67, Hy. Kordzik Sr 91 with dates in May or June. Resident and visitor notes mention J. B. Otto of Kingsville with family, Judge J. H. McLean in town on business, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Orr and family visiting Eckhardt, Wm. Grobe’s birthday with relatives, and Fernan do Meckel and Walter Meckel visiting from San Antonio.

Frieda Pfiester Milton Fiedler Regina Hahn Franz Stehling Chas. K. Nimitz Otto H. Wunderlich Wm. Pape Katherina Moritz Hy. Kordzik, Sr

Mr Gilbert Nagel Visits Relatives in Listerdale

Mr Gilbert Nagel who stayed with relatives in Listerdale for six weeks returned home last Sunday.

Gilbert Nagel Listerdale

Parrott Returns Home from visit and Hannemann trip

Mrs M A Parrott returns to Fredericks burg after a short stay with relatives and friends in San An. Mr Fred Hannemann and family plan an extensive trip to the eastern and northern states visiting Sterling Nebraska Chicago Illinois and Waverly Iowa. Mr Hannemann to attend the Lutheran Synod session July 18 to 15.

Fred, Hannemann Sterling Nebraska Chicago Ill Waverly Iowa Hannemann Lutheran Synod

Arthur's Comedians Headed Next to Kerrville

Dudes Arthur's Comedians transfer from Fredericksburg to Kerrville after well attended shows. The troupe delivers a clean, high class performance that has won many friends during their short Fredericksburg engagement.

Dude Arthur Fredericksburg Kerrville Arthur

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