Texas Press Association meeting notes and insights
Report on the 73rd Annual Texas Press Association meeting in Houston. Carl Estes advocates hardworking, realistic industrial attraction and regional cooperation. Morris Frank shares Houston Chronicle column quirks. Industrial growth scenes highlight Lake Jackson development by Dow Chemical and Humble refinery tours, with Lake Jackson rising from seven years old to about 7000 residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Texas Press Association
Carl Estes
Longview News-Journal
Morris Frank
The
Houston Chronicle
Chronicle
East Texas
Lufkin
Texas Gulf Coast
Dow Chemical Company
Fredericksburg
Lake Jackson
Freeport
Scharnhorst Annual Reunion Held on Sunday
Descendants of the late Chas Scharnhorst held their second annual reunion at Schmidt's Hall on Sunday. A noon barbecue preceded an afternoon of 42 games and cards. Committeemen for this year's reunion were Clayton Scharnhorst Kurt Kuhlmann Andrew Nielsen Albert Meier Alfred Eckhardt and Alfon Neffendorf. Planning next year's events are Percy Nielsen Kurt Weinheimer Rubin Hohenberger Henry Arlitt Werner Eckert and Edwin Rausch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Scharnhorst
Schmidt
Clayton Scharnhorst
Kurt Kuhlmann
Andrew Nielsen
Albert Meier
Alfred Eckhardt
Alfon Neffendorf
Percy Nielsen
Kurt Weinheimer
Rubin Hohenberger
Henry Arlitt
Werner Eckert
Edwin Rausch
Scout Troop Photo with Leaders and Members Named
Standing back row left to right Alvin Weinheimer Clarence Klein Henry J Burg Gary Cravens Harvey Eckert James Nebgen Clifford Staats James Eckert Alton Nebgen Marvin Nebgen Howard Cravens. Front row Charles Burg Henry Duecker Charles Klein Ronnie Cravens Frederick S Burg Billy Eckert. James Eckert is scoutmaster with Alvin Weinheimer and Howard Cravens as accompanying adults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Weinheimer
Clarence Klein
Henry J. Burg
Gary Cravens
Harvey Eckert
James Nebgen
Clifford Staats
James Eck
Gillespie County
Sears Roebuck Foundation
Erhard Eberle
Calvin Kuhlman
Calvin Ransleben
Jerome Lange
Neal Pahl
Roland Crenwelge
Perrie Jo Bode
Alvin Leitz
Herbert Itz
Henry Louis Herbert
Delton Behrends
Stanley Crenwelge
Willow City Boy Leads Winning Angus Judging Team
FFA judging team led by Clinton Herber Harvey Elebracht and A C East captured first place in all classes at Hill Country Angus Association field day in Fredericksburg. The event drew local breeders including Mr and Mrs F B Riley Mr Nolin Dudley Althaug and Marlin Althaus among attendees. Clinton Herber son of Felix Herber longtime Willow City residents is highlighted for his 4 H and FFA work and future prospects in cattle breeding.
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F. B. Riley
Gillespie County
Nolin
Dudley Althaug
Marlin Althaus
Fredericksburg
FFA
Clinton Herber
Harvey Elebracht
A. C. East
Felix Herber
Willow City
Clinton Gold
Roland Gold
E. Gold
Ella Gold
Golds
Ad. Land of
Arlene Althaus
KTLA
San Antonio
Nolin Althaus
Dudley
Eva Renick
Jack Laurence
R. T. Laurence
Dick Laurence
Austin
Harper Firemen Minstrel Show Slated in Auditorium
Harper Volunteer Fire Department promotes a June teenth minstrel show in the school auditorium to raise funds. Rev A Gitter coaches a cast of about 15 rehearsing four times weekly for a Thursday and Friday performance featuring music, a string band, and acts by Slate and Hambone and the Andrews Sisters. The article notes several local attendees and related personal updates.
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Harper Firemen
Harper Volunteer Fire Department
Fire Department
Rev. A. Gitter
Deep South
Slate
Hambone
Lee Goff
Richard Bierschwale
Brady
Linwell McDonald
Tolbert Hoffmann
Harper Baptist Church
San Antonio
Arch Lennon
V. C. Russell
Pleasant Hill Boys Help On Farm Chores
Pleasant Hill youngsters lend a hand on the farm as dads and older brothers assist neighbors. Calvin Hartmann tends calves and sheep and cares for turkeys while Daniel Ludwig helps with the tomato patch and housework. Nine year olds drive tractors to pull other machinery from mud as oats and corn await harvest amid wet fields. Creeks Continued on page 2, sec. 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Hill
Calvin Hartmann
Daniel Ludwig
Mr. Ludwig
Stonewall Boy Scouts Return From Tour
The Stonewall Boy Scout troop returned from a trip to New Mexico and Colorado visiting Carlsbad Caverns White Sands Lincoln National Forest and other sites. The group also toured an oil well rig and all reported a grand time. Local obituaries note the death of Jack Preas father in law of Max Lindig and sympathy is extended to the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stonewall Boy Scout
New Mexico
Colorado
Carlsbad Caverns
White Sands
Lincoln National Forest
San Juan National Forest
Continental Divide
Pagasa Springs
Sangre de Cristo
Mountain Range
Leveta Pass
Raton Pass
Palo Duro Canyon
Clifton Burg
Beverly
Martin Bradshaw
Marion
Daryl Gordon
Baby
San Antonio
Janice Wagner
Kathleen
Joan Burg
Clarence Wagner
Wm. Wichita
Austin
Alvin Weinheimer
H. C. Blundell
Claudia
Benno Eckert
James Eckert
Wilburn Hahn
Mason
Holy Ghost Junior Luther League Meeting Notes
The Holy Ghost Junior Luther League met on June 8 1952 for its regular monthly gathering. Vi car Wendel led devotion and Bible study as twenty members answered roll call. Isabel Grona and Harriet Moellering were elected to attend Leadership training in Sequin from July 8 to 13. After a brief business discussion the meeting closed with prayer and a friendship circle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Ghost Junior Luther League
Wendel
Isabel Grona
Harriet Moellering
Seguin
Bear Creek Shooting Club Opens New Range and Events
Bear Creek Shooting Club completes a 10 target range on the Richard Herbert place near Center Point road. Members expand a 4 target range for the County Schuetzenfest on August 2 and 3. Practice shoots set for July 6 13 and 27 with a benefit dance July 26 at Turner Hall. Officers are Walter Kott president Walter Heimann vice president Hubert Reichenau secretary treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bear Creek
Nefit
Turner Hall
Walter Kott
Walter Heimann
Hubert Reichenau
Softball League Organized in Johnson City
A softball league has been organized in Johnson City with four teams. The four teams are sponsored by the VFW Club. Continued on page 6, Sec. 2.
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Johnson City
VFW
Large Enrollment In Church School At Edison Street
Edison Street Methodist Church Vacation Church School opened with eighty three attendees on June 9. Classes feature interesting courses including ceramics as a handwork specialty. Daily films entertain the children. The program runs for two weeks.
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Edison Street Methodist Church Vacation Church
Chambray as gingham material with linen finish
Chambray described as a gingham fabric with a linen-like finish. The note highlights its textured look and possible use in garments and home textiles.
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Estes
Longview
Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Washington, D. C
Stonewall
Frank P. Culver Jr
Fort Worth
Texas Supreme Court
John H. Sharp
Culver
Willow City Boy
Angus
Mrs
Henry Kirk
Willow City Correspondent
J. F. Cook
Harper
S. S. Mauldin
ABC
AMES
Weiss Irrigation Company
Travis Fredericksburg
Tes
Stonewall Boy Scouts
Junior Luther League
Texas
Bear Creek Shooting Club
Opal Ray Gipson
Fredericksburgee Co., Inc
E. Main Street
Aaa A
Po Lee
Pinin Farina
Weber - Jenschke
Nash
Fredericksburg, Texas
Statesman
Nash Motors
Nash-Kelvinator Corp
Detroit, Mich
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