Mrs. John Kraus Laid To Rest In Thursday Rites
Final rites for Mrs John Kraus nee Gertrude Koehler were held at Schaetter Funeral Home and St Marys Church on June 5 1952. Officiating was Very Rev J J Hildebrand. Interment followed at St Marys Cemetery. She died at the home of her daughter Mrs Richard Metzger on June 3 at 2 30 p m at age 82 years 9 months 7 days. Born Aug 26 1869 in Gillespie County she married John Kraus Apr 8 1891. he died Nov 20 1950. Also preceded in death by two infant children and several siblings. Survivors include daughters Alma Clara Mary and Miss Mary Kraus. sons Edmund and Richard Kraus and Joseph Kraus. six grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
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Schaetter
St. Mary's Church
John Kraus
Gertrude Koehler
J. J. Hildebrand
St. Mary’s
Kraus
Richard Metzger
John Segner
Christian Segner
George Eberle
Ferdinand Schmidtz
Jacob Kruse
Sophie Koehler
Franz Koehler
Alma
Alfred Grona
Clara
Mary Kraus
Edmund Kraus
Fredericksburg
Richard
Joseph Kraus
San Antonio
Nine-year-old Jimmie Seal Wins Best Fiddler Title
Iraan resident nine-year-old Jimmie Seal captured the top fiddling honor in Texas at a recent event in Athens. The youngster stood out for his skill, earning statewide recognition reported by the STANDARD.
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Athens
Jimmie Seal
Texas
Mrs Chas Jung Succumbs Rites Held Saturday
Mrs Chas Jung 83 years 10 months 6 days died June 5 at Johnson City. Funeral June 7 at St Mary's Church with Very Rev J J Hildebrand officiating. interment in St Mary's Cemetery. Born July 29 1668 in Fredericksburg, she married Chas Jung Oct 30 1886. Survivors include son Felix Jung and daughter Meta in Johnson City, six grandchildren and three great grandchildren. husband died 1949. several siblings predeceased.
Homepoles Unite to Build River Dam in Kerrville
Kerrville residents organized to construct a dam across the Guadalupe River creating a lake in the town center. They declined federal help or bonds and have raised most of the $30,000 estimated cost through local contributions.
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Kerrville
Guadalupe River
Washington
Doss Falls 8-1 to Comfort in June 1 Game
Doss Cyclones lost 8-1 to Comfort Colts on Sunday June 1 after errors and misplays cost them. Hahn pitched for Doss and Serabia worked all game for Comfort as the visitors pulled away in the fifth and ninth innings.
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Doss Cyclones
Comfort Colts
Hahn
Doss
Serabia
Comfort
Lange
Lively
Elton Faught
Baby
San Saba
Benno Itz
Fredericksburg
Bernhard Crenwelge
Erwin Segner
Lake Travis
Spicewood
Emil C. Mund
Gillespie County Board of Equalization Notice 1952
The Gillespie County Commissioners Court will convene as a Board of Equalization on Wednesday June 25 1952 at 9:00 AM in Fredericksburg Texas to inspect correct and approve the 1952 assessment lists and books of the Assessor-Collector of Taxes. Felix Scherer Clerk County Court Gillespie County Texas seals the notice.
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Texas
Gillespie
Commissioners’ Court
Gillespie County
Court House
Fredericksburg
Board OF Equalization
Felix Scherer
Thanks for kindness after loss of Mrs. Bruno Ruebsah
We express heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends for acts of kindness and sympathy after the sudden death of our wife mother grandmother and sister Mrs. Bruno Ruebsah. Special thanks to Rev G C Senff Dr Springall the duett Church Choir Ladies Aid pallbearers Beckmann Funeral Home and for floral tributes memorial gifts and sympathy cards.
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Bruno Ruebsah
G. C. Senff
Dr. Springall
Ladies Aid
Pall
Beckmann Funeral Home
Card of Thanks for Sympathy and Funeral Help
The bereaved family thanks friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy after the death of their beloved mother and grandmother. Grateful for Rev Lindenberg Dr Keidel Holy Ghost Church Ladies Aid pallbearers Herman Fritz Schaetter Funeral Home and many floral tributes.
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O. Lindenberg
Victor Keidel
Holy Ghost Church Ladies Aid
Pall
Herman Fritz
Schaetter Funeral Home
For Sale Dining Room Suite by Pioneer Furniture Co
For sale a 10 piece solid mahogany dining room suite finished 18 coats. Includes drop leaf table 47 by 72 inches, banquet ends 47 by 25 inches, extending to 123 inches with ends, six fiddle back chairs, and a corner cabinet with glass front. Regular value 879 dollars, discount 125 dollars plus a free vacuum cleaner. Trade-in up to 100 dollars for old set depending on age and quality. Pioneer Furniture Co 40 1.30.
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Pioneer Furniture Co
Iceman Averts Possible Train Wreck on Rail Line
Grossbeck R Thomas began his ice track rounds last week and spotted a broken rail on a main line. He rushed to the station where a freight train waited while another train approached from the opposite direction. A flagman was sent to stop the second train and section crews repaired the track. Train men credited Thomas with averting a serious wreck.
Post Oak Progress Club earns community award in contest
Shirley Rech recited Post Oak Pickin s Land Efforts County Judge Harrison praised Post Oak and Pleasant Hill communities for neighborhood contest success over five years. District Agent Miller urged continuation of agricultural and ranching progress, noting road signs cemetery upkeep club house painting and Blando County Fair first prize. The group sponsored a March of Dimes chili supper and built homes while improving soil health and buying a piano with the prize money. Officers and plans for expanding family income health services and social participation were outlined as the club of 18 families looked to growing participation next year.
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Harrison
Post Oak
Pleasant Hill
Richardson
America
Miller
Blanco County
Otto, Sultemeier
Theo Koennecke
Clayton Scharnhorst
Ewald Rech
Herman Deike
Chester Moldenhauer
Willie Rech
Rudolph Rech
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Chas. Jung
St. Mary’s Church
Chas Jung
Nellie Wahrmund
Jung
Johnson City
Louis Wahrmun
Felix Jung
Meta
Jimmy Stevenson
Edgar
Erno Jung
Carl
George
Gus
Ferdinand
Edward
Max
Christian Wahrmund
Minna
Aug. Schmidt
Harry Wahrm
Kelloggs
del Monte
Charmin
Fair Acres
Franks
Cello
Pepsi-Cola
Andy
Oscar Kramer
Shirley Rech
Ter Moldenhauer
Gloria Moldenhauer
Post Oak Progress Club
Milton Scharnhorst
Kurt Rech
Frank Stueler
Lydia Rech
Francis Rech
Ches
Elmo Baethge
Wriggley’s
Maxwell House
Pepsi - Cola
Crisco
White House
Pontiac
Fisher
E. Main Street
Central Motor Company
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