PTA Recreational Program For Week
This week's PTA offerings include dancing for 8 to 12 year olds on Wednesday June 16 under Miss Margaret Baldwin from 7:00 to 8:30 p m in the High School Auditorium. Ping pong tables and soda will be available. Registrations are run by Mrs Alfred Cameron and Mrs Udo Henke with soda by Mrs Wm Petmecky and records by Mrs Robert Walter. Fee is 1 00 for the season payable first night. Thursday at 8:15 p m films on the High School Football Field Cartoon shorts by the Visual Education Committee chaired by Mrs H C Ingram for all residents at no charge. Friday Play Night on Courthouse Park Lawn 7 to 9 pm supervised by several ladies including Mesdames Alonzo Evers Wesley Gold Earl Treibs Jack Petermann and Eugene Durst. Next week Miss Baldwin teaches jitter bugging for teens 12 and up 8:00 to 9:30 pm with dancing until 10 pm. Season charges 1 00 per person. PTA officers coordinate the summer program and invite all youngsters and visiting parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Baldwin
Alfred Cameron
Udo Henke
Wm Petmecky
Robert Walter
Visual Education Committee
H. C. Ingram
Courthouse Park
Mesdames Alonzo Evers
Wesley Gold
Earl Treibs
Jack Petermann
Eugene Durst
Miss Baldwin
PTA
Alex Frantzen
Elizabeth Walter
Kermit Striegler
Arnold Klinksick
Willie
Theo W. Knopp
Guests Visit Mrs Hartmann With Kingery Family And Pape
Mrs. Gus Hartmann hosted last week with her niece and nephew Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Kingery and their Chicago son, plus Mrs. F H Pape of San Antonio visiting the home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Hartmann
Ralph Kingery and Son
Chicago
F. H. Pape
San Antonio
Homecoming Fete Honors County Pioneers and Bands
A Fredericksburg homecoming fete recreates county history with actors portraying early leaders such as Dr. Victor Keidel and William Keidel. The program features a Fredericksburg Centennial Band concert, tributes to long‑serving musicians, Pioneer Dances, and appearances by local community figures and groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Keidel
William Keidel
John Young
Christian Hahn
John M. Hunter
Fritz Joseph
Louis Martin
Hubert Reichenau
Erasmus Frantzen
Reinhard Frantzen
Peter Burg
Max Joseph
Absalom Kuykendall
Walter J. Pfeil
Ralph Jenkins
Emil Juenke
Fredericksburg
Water conservation plan approved by city official
Alfred Nettendorf of the city water department announced the conservation plan is working satisfactorily. Residents are urged to skip outdoor sprinkling on even or uneven days based on house numbers and to close all outside hydrants when the fire bells toll after the siren call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Nettendorf
Returns Home For Freshman Year At Southwestern
Herold Treibs, 18, son of Mr and Mrs Albert Treibs, returned home after completing his freshman year at Southwestern University Georgetown where he majors in chemistry and earned a 91.4 average for the past semester. He is a 1947 graduate of FHS and will return to Southwestern next fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herold Treibs
Albert Treibs
Southwestern University
Georgetown
Herold
Southwestern
FHS
Gillespie County Homecoming Opens Its First Annual Celebration
Gillespie County's first annual homecoming celebration opened with enthusiasm and a strong turnout. The first registrant was Louis Stehling of New Orleans accompanied by his daughter Lois. Visitors shared stories, and the event featured new local features like Cook's Corner by Dorothy May Kneese with future recipe spotlights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie County
Louis Stehling
New Orleans
Chamber of Commerce
Louis
McCrory
Lois
Annette
Loyola University
Christian Stehling
New Ford Shows Off 1949 Model In Gillespie County
Boening announces the 1949 Ford represents a radical styling and engineering departure with new standards of beauty, comfort, economy and performance. Ford spent over 37 thousand dollars on tools dies and fixtures for development. An open house and showing with snacks and gifts for children is planned for Friday in Gillespie County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boening
Ford
Ford Motor Company
Gillespie County
German Picture To Show Monday At Palace Theatre
A German feature film Schrammeln will be shown at the Palace Theatre Monday June 21 at 3 pm The picture features concert violinist Hans Schrammel whose music was published by a brother for his wife and child Milly Strobel sings one song while the Schrammel quartet gains fame as Vienna folk music representatives The two brothers fall in love with Milly creating romantic complications
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schrammeln
Palace Theatre
Hans Schrammel
Hans
Milly Strobel
Schrammel
Vienna
Millie
Patients Undergoing Operations At Local Hospitals This Week
Those in surgery include Edgar Leifeste Jr and Mrs Alfred Rode among others. Tonsillectomies involve Leola Bowers, Earleen Phillips, Joyce Erfurt, and several daughters of noted local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Leifeste, Jr
Alfred Rode
Joe Rotge
Raymond Besier
Hugo J. Besier
A. B. Parker
Earl Warren
Waldemar Oehler
Martha Sherman
J. H. Latham
Johnny Weidenfeller
Leola Bowers
Walter Bower
Earleen Phillips
W. B. Deal
Fire alarm at Behrend Garage for leaking gasoline blaze
Fire at Behrend Garage on West Main involved a 1940 GMC truck and trailer carrying canned tomatoes. Leaking gasoline contacted the battery and started the fire, damaging cab lining and seat cushions. Driver R. L. Miller and owner J. C. Dunn were identified, with firefighters preventing further damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Behrend
West Main
Fredericksburg
R. L. Miller
J. C. Dunn
la Feria
Texas
Eric Juenke
Weekend guests in the Bailey home
Weekend visitors to Mrs. J. W. Bailey included Mr. and Mrs. Ivy Keele of Abilene Mr. and Mrs. Tom M Hamilton of Houston Mrs. Ora May Longbotham of Victoria Alva McKee of Killeen Representative and Mrs. Tom Martin of Fredericksburg and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Devinney and Jack Jr of San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Bailey
Ivy Keele
Abilene
Tom M Hamilton
Houston
Ora May Longbothan
Victoria
Alva McKee
Killeen
Tom Martin
Fredericksburg
Jack Devinney
Jack, Jr
San Antonio
San Saba Rodeo Set for June 17–19
Fredericksburg rodeo fans are invited to San Saba for the 10th Annual World Championship Rodeo June 17 18 and 19 with nightly performances starting at 8 o'clock A street parade opens the three day event Thursday at 4 PM Ex Governor Coke Stevenson to lead the parade Judges listed Don Franklin Shows to offer carnival attractions each night Triangle Bell Rodeo Ranch of Belton will produce under Rodeo Cowboy's Association Point Award System with 3500 in entry fees and prizes
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg
San Saba
Coke Stevenson
Sanford Tyne
Llano
Claude Knight
Brady
Harvey Bacon
Killeen
San Saba County
Old Settlers Association
Rogan Field
Triangle Bell Rodeo Ranch
Belton
Rodeo Cowboy's Association
Don Franklin
Behrend Garage Showcases New Studebaker Trucks
Behrend Garage on West Main Street announces the display of Studebaker trucks, America's first 1949 motor truck with new design and performance. One model is on view now, featuring lift the hood access, new cab design, extra wide doors, low floor and enclosed steps. A wide range of models is offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Behrends
Studebaker
America
Behrend
West Main Street
Molberg Visits Fredericksburg After Gainesville Win
Max Molberg of Gainesville in the Big State League spent Wednesday in Fredericksburg. He won Friday’s game over Austin 2-1 and took the loss Tuesday at Austin 5-1, to post an official record of 4 wins and 2 losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Molberg
Gainesville
Fredericksburg
Austin
Trains Elude Daily Schedule Amid Repeated Delays
City transit reports ongoing delays as rail services fail to connect with the posted timetable. Commuters voice frustration over missed connections and crowded platforms during peak hours.
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Roman Straube
Bill Filter
Henry Kneese
Gene Evers
Haenger Bande
Joe Weinheimer
Henry Kuenemann
Mary Moses
Patsy
Charles Lee Kuenemann
Billy
Freddie Petmecky
Capitol
Future Farmer
Historical Review
Henry Holly
Fredrciksburg
Thos. Coleman
Harry Haberlorn
Charles W. Anderson
Bexar County
Haberkorn
Luckenbach
Anderson
Louis Hirsch
Gillespie Exes Association
Marjorie Ann Sauer
Kathryn Mae Knopp
Nelta Neal
Fred Mathisen
Fred Mathisen, With Mr. and Mrs. Mathisen, Mr. and Mrs. Kermit Striegler
Lorence Feller
Otto Burgdorf
Bunkersville
Dean Turner
St. Mary’s
Chapter
American Red Cross
Commissioners’ Court Room
Goodyear Service Store
East Main
Rome
David Starr Jordan
Colorado River
Bastrop
S. E. Reed
Kenneth Dolezal
Daniel Boone
Colorado
Bill Hermann
Bill
Werner
Stephen
Galveston
Hermanns
Wesley
Superior
Arizona
California
Dorothy May Kneese
P.S
IN the Hospital
Fire Department
Spring Creek Hall
Happy GO Lucky Boys
Arthur Reed
Hi-Hill Ranch Resort
Comfort, Texas
Boening Motor Sales
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