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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1928
Page
20
Miss Emilie Bushnell named Editor of the Blanco County Section with mailing address at Johnson City Texas for items.
Miss Josefa Johnson visits Houston relatives this week. Local social notes record several Johnson City residents visiting Austin Fredericksburg and Ballinger while others host or visit relatives. Notable names include Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Roper IL J Davis and Mrs. Mattie Glendening among others.
Mr. Clarence Redford came home last week following a successful term of teaching at Spicewood.
Little Jack and Ralph Wier of Blanco spent days last week with grandparents Mr and Mrs Tom Durham and Mrs Albert Gage and a Gulf Texas child visiting her parents Mr and Mrs A J Rose this week. Mr Bob Ivy of London spent days last week here as a guest of Mr and Mrs A C Ivy. Mr and Mrs Charles McCormick and children of Henry visited the Rose home Sunday.
Mrs Sam Champeon and her child from San Marcos visited Mr and Mrs R F Clayton and other relatives for a family gathering at their home.
Lyndon Johnson, student at the teacher's college in San Marcos, spent last weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs 8 E. Johnson.
Miss Bertha Kennedy spends several days with her parents Mr and Mrs Jim Kennedy after completing her term of school near Corpus Christi.
Mr. Herb Galloway and his young niece Tula V. Hudnal of Austin spent the weekend visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. Mack Galloway and other relatives.
Mrs. Marvin McNatt came home Wednesday after visiting relatives in Georgetown. She was accompanied by her little niece.
Mr. Tom Johnson and his daughters Margaret and Mrs. Ohlen Cox spent several days last week at Rock Springs visiting Mr. and Mrs. Elmo.
A parade of visitors from Bert ram Pearsall London Austin Blanco and San Antonio fill the week. Notables include Miss Mildred Lester Mrs. N G Phelps Mr. Otto Kennedy and many couples sharing visits and Sunday gatherings. The Johnson City team beat Cypress Mill 6 to 2 and a fishing party correction was issued.
Miss Wilma Green spent Monday in Henry. Mr and Mrs Robert Crutchfield were in Round Mountain Monday on business.
Otto Kennedy of San Marcos visited Blanco Sunday. Grandma Kidder recovering from illness. Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Grisham and daughter visited Round Mountain. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Buckner and son of Austin visited Blanco this week. Chas Haynes of Round Mountain spent the weekend in Blanco. Leah Bell Wagner left for San Marcos to visit relatives. Carl Buckner returned to Robstown after visiting here. Mrs. G. Elbel and Willie Were guests in Dripping Springs. Gordon Hyatt and children of Cypress Mill visited Blanco Saturday. Tom Durham and Mrs. H. Wier of Johnson City were guests of their daughter. Bessie Brigham, teaching at Robstown, returned home Saturday. Wayne Smith and wife visited Johnson City.
Mrs Carl Shugart and her children visited Round Mountain on Friday, sharing time with locals and touring the area.
Mr and Mrs Arthur Galbreath were guests of Mr and Mrs Chas Crist Sunday at Gloridale. Mr A C Atchison of Johnson City was a business visitor here this week. Mr and Mrs Volmering and children of near Johnson City were in town a short time Sun.
Mrs Floyd Byars and her son of Austin visit Mrs Siby Byars this week. Misses Rose and Lela Hamilton spent the weekend at Gloridale with Mr and Mrs Chas E Sst. Mrs Lela Smith and children returned home Saturday after a stay with relatives. Miss Lela Dodgen and Mrs Carl Shugart and children visited in New Braunfels Thursday.
Mrs. Shepherd and daughters Mrs Holsinger and father with two children visit friends in Blanco. Mrs Green Crossley and two daughters and Mrs Self and Miss Wells of San Antonio were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. E Crossley.
Mrs James Alexander and daughter Jeanett of Wyoming visited the homes of Mr and Mrs Carl Shugart and Rev and Mrs J C Dodgen on Wednesday and Thursday.
Sunday attendees included Chas Haynes Clebra Grisham Howel Stubbs George Wagner Joe Leah Wagner Dora Pearl Brown and Vera Bremer.
The 1928 vital statistics record multiple deaths including Mrs. Sarah Wimberly Harrington of Johnson City on January 7 and Trene Reed of Hye on February 2. It also notes numerous births from January 3 to February 13 to couples in Blanco Johnson City Round Mountain and nearby areas.
Herman Lewis Baker wed Hazel Lorraine Lewis on January 20. Fedammo Cruze married Maria Castor on February 1. Howard B. Edgeworth tied with Georgie A. Cammack on March 27. Official record notes three marriage licenses issued.
Mrs. Anna Cage and her daughter from Robstown have returned to Blanco to spend the summer, continuing family ties in the scenic town.
Georgetown Texas May 28 Steve Machae an aged Bohemian farmer of Granger faced trial in the 26th district court on a charge of attempting to poison the family of Rosa David. State witnesses testified to relations between the two families and marriage proposals by Machae as the trial was interrupted by a killing in Taylor prompting adjournment.
Georgetown May 30 Steve Machae a Bohemian farmer of Granger was found guilty by a jury in the 26th district court and sentenced to seven years in the penitentiary for attempting to poison Rosa David’s family. Chemistry test by J C Goodey Southwestern University found poison in meat. Jealousy blamed as motive.
A revival anecdote narrates a speaker admitting past sins and retaining faith. The page also promotes Kellogs and Super Suds Coupons, a general store line with farm implements, windmills, and repairs, and advertises Barnes Worm Emulsion for poultry vitality and worm treatment alongside other pest control products.
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