Car Thief Being Returned Here
Floyd McPiek indicted on stealing a Ford from Eoening Motor Sales last summer was returned to Fredericksburg from Dallas by Sheriff Robert Loth. McPiek, killed after the stolen car was recovered in El Reno Oklahoma, had prior trials for car theft in Amarillo and Dallas with penitentiary sentences and will face trial here in the next District Court session.
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Floyd McPiek
Eoening Motor Sales
Fredericksburg
Dallas
Robert Loth
McPiek
el Reno
Oklahoma
Amarillo
We Believe- Wool Shortage Sparks County Committee Report
The article discusses wool industry concerns, criticizes growers’ associations and Congress and urges an open Senate-House agricultural committee inquiry. It notes Gillespie County planning sub committees study County School Consolidation and the Optional Road Law to assess value for public funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National
Department of Agriculture
Senate
House Agricultural Committees
Gillespie County
Texas
Mason
Llano
Blanco
First Gold Star Button Awarded In Texas Ceremony
Fourth Army Commander General Thomas T Handy pins the first World War I Gold Star Button in Mineral Wells Texas on Memorial Day at Convention Hall. Attendees include Lt. Col. C A Sanford and Mr J D Scott as organizers. the Knight family is noted as parents of Medal of Honor recipient 1st Lt Jack L Knight. Applications for buttons are available through Army and Navy channels with costs and eligibility defined for next of kin and armed forces dependents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas T. Handy
Texas
Roy A. Knight
Millsap
Convention Hall
Mineral Wells
Memorial Day
C. A. Sanford
Handy
J. D. Scott
General Handy
Knight
Jack L. Knight
Adjutant General
Department of the Army
Washington
D. C
Army
Air Force
Naval
Marine Corps
Coast Guard
Bureau of Naval Personnel
Navy Department
Armed Forces
Gillespie County Voices Endorsement For Carlos Ashley
A local column urges Gillespie County citizens to support Carlos Ashley for State Senator in the Llano Burnet Lampasas Williamson and Travis Counties district. It praises his prior roles including ex District Attorney and ex First Assistant Attorney General and argues his government experience will benefit Texas. The piece concludes with well wishes for his candidacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie County
Carlos Ashley
Llano
Burnet
Lampasas
Williamson
Travis
Ashley
Board of Control
Texas Senate
Llanohome County
Huge Feed Mill Nears Completion At Fort Worth
Burrus Feed Mills nears completion on a two hundred thousand square foot concrete steel plant north of Fort Worth. The 11 story, 189 foot structure costs about 2 million dollars and uses air suction to move 100000 pounds of cotton seed meal to the tenth floor in 30 minutes. The mill runs 24 hours with a capacity of 2400 tons daily and features 242 electric motors and fully automated sifting, weighing, and packaging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Texas
Ft. Worth
Burrus Feed Mills
Wiley Akins
Leap Year Caution in Watchful Dating Phrase
A playful, cryptic note about not rushing a relationship before fully appraising a rival, cautioning against overhauling a partner before confirming progress. It mixes dating advice with a light moral about patience and prudence.
Attendees Named for Church Workers Institute in Seguin
Those attending the Church Workers Institute this week at Texas Lutheran College Seguin are Mrs. B. L. Klos termann Mrs. Alfred Hennig Mrs. L. E. Brodie Miss Irene Knopp and Leo Itz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church Workers Institute
Texas Lutheran College
Seguin
B. L. Klostermann
Alfred Hennig
L. E. Brodie
Irene Knopp
Leo Itz
City Issues Building Permits in Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg city issues permits through the week ending Monday night. Notable entries include Wm Fiedler on West San Antonio Street for an annex in home garage and wash house valued at 4000 dollars, Alfred Petsch on North Adams Street for heating system alterations valued at 2000 dollars, and Eddie Stein on North Adams Street for a garage valued at 1800 dollars.
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Fredericksburg
Wm. Fiedler
West San Antonio Street
Alfred Petsch
North Adams Street
Eddie Stein
North Adams St
Karl Klaus Buried Monday At Giddings
Final rites held at Schaetter's Funeral Home on Monday June 7 1948 at 2 00 p m for Karl Klaus of Giddings Texas He died at the Augusta Weirich residence on Saturday June 5 at 4 15 p m age 84 years 6 months 26 days Rev Karcher officiated Interment in Lutheran Cemetery at Giddings Klaus born November 10 1863 in Austin County son of Gottfried and his wife Mathilda Melcher preceded in death by wife three brothers Survivors include two daughters Mathilda Behr and Hertha Jenke six grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
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Schaetter
Karl Klaus
Giddings
Texas
Klaus
Augusta Weirich
Karcher
Harry Langerhans
Erna Saenger
Langerhans
William
Minna Quindel Saenger
Harriet Langerhans
Ervin Laenger
Laredo
Lina
Homer Richardson
Sherman
Texa
Nellie
Walter Reichenau
Fredericksburg
Dora
Eric Dahlstron
Buda
Wm. Saenger
Fritz Langerhans
Bethany Vacation Bible School Begins at Bethany Lutheran
Sixty five pupils enrolled Monday in the Daily Vacation Bible School conducted by Bethany Lutheran Church in the Public School Intermediate Building. The school runs for three weeks. A Children's Day Program is planned at Bethany Church on Sunday, June 27, replacing the regular morning services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethany Lutheran Church
Brown Family Plans San Francisco Visit
Mr Nolan Brown and Mrs Brown will take Betty and Royce Brown and Mrs August Jost on a two week trip to see Christian Brown and Victor Brown in San Francisco starting Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nolan Brown
Betty
Royce Brown
August Jost
Christian Brown
Victor Brown
San Francisco
Personalized Napkin Gift for Bride and Groom
A note from Fredericksburg Publishing Company offers a package of personalized napkins with the bride and groom's names imprinted, suggesting a ready made wedding keepsake option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg Publishing Company
Forget Somebody's Wedding Anniversary Gibson Greeting Cards
Fredericksburg Publishing Co offers Gibson Greeting Cards for missed weddings and anniversaries with timely delivery and sample designs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibson
Fredericksburg Publishing Co
Father’s Day Gifts From Fredericksburg Publishing Co
Father’s Day options include a personalized brief case with name engraving a pen and pencil set from Parker or Esterbrook and a Parker Magnetic Desk Set. Shop early for best selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg Publishing Co
Parker, Esterbrook
Parker
City Warns On Refuse Disposal
The City Commission in Fredericksburg warns residents to dispose of garbage and dead animals with utmost care and to avoid dumping in empty lots or creeks. Sanitary Commissioner Ed Apelt urges citywide spraying to halt rising flies as cafes and eateries are targeted for premises disinfection. Mayor Molberg says lack of cooperation could trigger costly citywide spraying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg
Apelt
Molberg
Voigt Rites Held in Comfort Texas at 75
Robert A Voigt who died June 3 in Comfort at 75 years, 4 months, 7 days, was buried at Comfort Cemetery after services at Schaetter and Lindner Funeral Home. Officiant R C Herbst led the rites. survivors include wife Johanna and children Hedwig, Frieda, Paul, Otto, plus seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren. One daughter Helena preceded him.
Mrs. H Langerhans Laid To Rest In Wednesday Rites
Mrs. H Langerhans nee Erna Saenger died May 31 at age 46 after living in Fredericksburg. Funeral Wednesday June 2 at 3 pm officiated by Rev G A Poehlmann with a City Cemetery interment. Survivors include husband Harry and daughter Harriet plus Saenger and Langerhans families.
Doctor and Mrs Root Move to Houston for Medical School Plan
Dr. W. L. Root, a veterinarian since 1947, and his wife have relocated to Houston. He plans to attend Baylor Medical School, marking a career shift for the longtime local professional.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Root
Houston
Root
Baylor Medical School
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Bethany Vacation Bible School
Secore
Chuk
Fatty
Lures, Inc
Mid-West
Lochte Vays
Ea Lee Ed
Galveston-Houston Breweries, Inc
Galveston, Texas
Paul Pfiester
E. Main St
Robert A. Voigt
Comfort
Germany
Andreas
Katherina Schaefer Voigt
Johanna Stolle
Hedwig
Jacob Novian
Frieda
Gustav Novan
Paul Voigt
Otto Voigt
San Antonio
Helena
Albert Wiedenfeld
Carl Voigt
Minna Herbst
Kilman Studio
Basse Express
San Antonio — Eckert
Cherokee
San Saba
Lometa
Fredericseburg
East Main Street
Cevallos
Helmuth Behrend
Texsun
Hershey's
KERR
Texson
Andy
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