Club Boys Win Banner At Mason Short Course
Gillespie County sent 18 boys to the Central Texas Live Stock Short Course in Mason June 12 14. They placed second with 766 points while Mason led with 816. The best hog judges banner went to Gillespie with team members listed and several individuals among the top eight. A barbecue dinner followed thanks to the Mason Chamber of Commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Pfeiffer
Alvin
Edwin Burg
Gillespie County
Mason Chamber of Commerce
Heiner Son Lands in Berlin Sends Cablegram
J S Heiner reports by cable from Berlin where Hy E Heiner recently arrived. He is sales manager for Garland Co. for several years. Miss Helen Dorothy Kott leaves Friday for the Rio Grande Valley to spend the summer with her aunt and uncle Myron F Ward. Chas Wagner expands poultry business with two new houses and a carpenters crew. Mrs Julia Orr and children depart San Antonio after weeks with Ed Knopp and Lottie Knopp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Heiner
Hy. E. Heiner
Berlin
Germany
The
Garland Co
Helen Dorothy Kott
Rio Grande Valley
Myron F. Ward
Julia Orr
San Antonio
Ed. Knopp
Lottie Knopp
City Market and Grocery Opens in Boerne
Mr Chester Heimann formerly at the Travelers Cafe in Fredericksburg and Henry Palmie of Boerne have purchased the grocery store and meat market once owned by Mrs Lillian Krause of Boerne. The new venture will operate under the name City Market and Grocery. Chester invites friends from Fredericksburg to call while passing through Boerne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Heimann
Travelers Cafe
Fredericksburg
Henry Palmie
Boerne
Lillian Krause
City Market and Grocery
Chester
Annual Chamber Banquet at Hotel Nimitz
The local Chamber of Commerce holds its Annual Membership Meeting and Banquet in The Hotel Nimitz banquet hall on Thursday evening June 27. Walter E. Long of the Austin Chamber serves as master of ceremonies. Reservations must be returned by Tuesday evening June 25. A post banquet business session will elect directors and officers for the new year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Hotel
Nimitz
Walter E. Long
Austin Chamber of Commerce
Best Weekly Wins Beso Award For Harper Herald
The Harper Herald led by editor Warren Hunter won first place in all events at the Beso Award annual contest for weekly publications. A loving cup and two gold Beard awards of 25 each were presented for best set ads under and over 30 inches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper Herald
Harper
Warren Hunter
Beso
Hunter
Marble Falls Visitors In Fredericksburg Visit
Mr and Mrs Hy E Herbert and son of Marble Falls visit relatives in Fredericksburg for a few days. Guests of Mr and Mrs Ben Hagel include Mr and Mrs Albert Raute and Ed Koennig Sr and Jr of Cuero.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hy. E. Herbert
Marble Falls
Fredericksburg
Ben Hagel
Albert Raute
Messrs
Ed. Koennig Sr
Cuero
Mrs. R L Kott and son visit Gunter Hotel in San Antonio
Mrs R L Kott and her son R L Kott Jr are spending the week as guests of the Gunter Hotel in San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Kott
R. L Kott, Jr
San Antonio
Gunter Hotel
Mrs Kott Hosts Sister and Friends in Texas Visit
Mrs R L Kott’s guest week was her sister Mrs Myron Ward of Harlingen Texas. Mrs Wm Schneider and children, Mr Rud Habericht and Edna Lindig traveled to Houston for a week’s visit. Felix Saenger family tours West Texas and Carlsbad Caverns New Mexico. Norbert Schneider and Lillie Schneider of Dallas vacation with Baumanns. Mrs Schneider works at Federal Reserve Bank Dallas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Kott
Mrs. Kott
Myron. F. Ward
Harlingen, Texas
Wm. Schneider
Rud. Habericht
Edna Lindig
Houston
Felix Saenger
West Texas
Carlsbad
Lillie Schneider
Norbert
Dallas
Texas
Frank Baumann
Schneider
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
Giants Rally Past Kerrville Tourists To Win Third Straight
The Giants defeated the Kerrville Tourists 10 to 5 at the Fair Grounds on Sunday to extend their winning streak to three. Leonard Maddox struggled for Kerrville while Pep Probst of the Giants held firm as the game progressed with eleven hits allowed. Klaerner homered in the seventh and Hollmig, Nagel, Durst, Hahn and others contributed key hits as Kerrville surged early but could not contain the Giants' offense. Next Sunday the Giants visit Kerrville for the fourth game of their eight game series.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kerrville Tourists
Giants
Fair Grounds
Leonard Maddox
Kerrville
Pepper
Probst
Durst
Hahn
Nagel
Klett
Hollmig
Klaerner
Hollmng
Tourists
Michon
Cicero
Nowlin
Hillard
Holoman
Archer
Saenger
Giant
Deike
Navel
Peter
Hlellmig
Maddox
Wotton
Roller
Mr Kurt Welgehansen Joins Bell Telephone Houston
Mr Kurt Welgehansen has accepted a position with the Bell Telephone Co of Houston Texas. He will begin work in the company’s local operations and contribute to the service department. His appointment reflects a expansion in Houston’s communications industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kurt Welgehansen
The
Bell Telephone Co
Houston
Tex
Habenfeht Family Visited Relatives in San Antonio
Mr Wm Habenfeht and family spent Saturday and Sunday with relatives at San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Habenfeht
San Antonio
Weyrich Family Visit in Fredericksburg
Mr and Mrs Herman Weyrich and their two sons of Berkeley California are visiting relatives and friends in Fredericksburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Weyrich
Berkley, California
Fredericksburg
Carpenters Erect New House for Mr Eddy Henke
A crew of carpenters is erecting a dwelling for Mr Eddy Henke in the Wolf's Creek community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddy Henke
Wolf’s Creek
Hilker Family Weekend Visit in Fredericksburg
Mr and Mrs Rudolf Hilker and their daughter Dorothy of San Antonio spent the weekend visiting Fredericksburg, sharing time with locals and touring area sights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudolf Hilker
Dorothy of
San Antonio
Fredericksburg
Children's Day observed at Fredericksburg Tourist Park
Fredericksburg held a Sunday afternoon Children's Day at Tourist Park with participants from across the county. The Fredericksburg Concert Band directed by Walter Weber performed. Merchants sponsored prizes for foot races swimming and diving. Boy Scouts under Scoutmaster Cameron gave a life saving demonstration. Refreshments benefited the Park and Golf Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg
Walter Weber
Cameron
Park and Golf Association
Weddings at St Mary's in Joplin and area nuptials
Miss Selma Riley wed Saturday in Joplin in a ceremony by Justice A W Petmecky. Miss Lillian Merz and Mr Louis Pyka married at St Marys with Father Heckmann, attendants Lucile Pyka and Fritz Hlenke, reception at Plaza Hotel, honeymoon planned to Austin and Houston. Miss Lottie Reed wed Tuesday at St Marys with Father Heckmann, attendants Mary Fritz Estella Reed John Knopp Arnold Juenke, feast at bride's parents home and congratulations from The Standard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selma Riley
Fred Riley
Paul Thompson
Joplin
Missouri
Justice of the Peace
A. W. Petmecky
Father Heckmann
St .Mary’s Church
Lillian Merz
Robert Merz
Louis Pyka
M. F. Pyka
St. Mary’s Parish
Lucile Pyka
Fritz Hlenke
Plaza Hotel
Austin
Houston
Lottie Reed
Gilbert Reed
Hugo Besier
Joe Besier
St. Mary’s Church
Mary Fritz
Estella Reed
John Knopp
Arnold Juenke
Mr F W Arbelger Builds New Farm Residence
Mr F W Arbelger is having a new residence erected at his farm on the Pedernales river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Arbelger
Pedernales River
Mr Erwin Land Builds Modern Bungalow Crew Erects Home
Mr. Erwin Land employs a crew of carpenters to raise a modern bungalow. The project details highlight skilled labor and construction progress in a suburban setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erwin Land
Fehrenbachs head to Portland as kin visit sick father
Mrs Ed Fehrenbach and her sons left for Portland Oregon to visit her ill father. Miss Lillian Karger of Kerrville and Dorothy Kaiser visited Mr and Mrs Henry Jenschke among others. Stehlings toured Carlsbad Caverns. A June 28 event at Hilda School includes a picnic goat roping ball game barbecue and band concert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. Fehrenbach and Sons
Portland, Oregon
Lillian Karger
Kerrville
Dorothy Kaiser
Henry Jenschke
Hilda
Mrs. Clarence Mergenthaler and baby visit Fredericksburg
Mrs. Clarence Mergenthaler and her infant travel from San Antonio to Fredericksburg to be guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ad Mergenthaler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Mergenthaler
Baby
San Antonio
Mrs
Ad. Mergenthaler
Fredericksburg
Mr and Mrs Hermann Gold Visit Jacob Gold Family
Mr and Mrs Hermann Gold and Miss Bertha Gold visited the Jacob Gold family in the city last Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hermann Gold
Bertha Gold
Jacob Gold
City
Legislators Tour Hill Country Guests at Fredericksburg Luncheon
State legislators and officials joined by Chamber of Commerce guests for a Sunday luncheon in Fredericksburg honoring their Austin visit. The party toured Kerrville and Junction, spending the night in Mason after attending the Hill Country Chamber convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Chamber of Commerce
Fredericksburg
E. H. Riley
Petsch
Holbrook
Galveston
Sec. of State
Jane McC
Kerrville
Junction
Mason
Hill Country Chamber of Commerce
Miss Lora Knaup Visits Relatives in San Antonio
Miss Lora Knaup of San Antonio visited relatives and friends at Gold and Fredericksburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lora Knaup
San Antonio
Gold and
Fredericksburg
Fitzgeralds Stay With Hotel Nimitz Guests In Austin
Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Fitzgerald of Austin were the weekend guests of the Hotel Nimitz, enjoying local hospitality and visits during their stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Fitzgerald of
Austin
Hotel Nimitz
Flora Wertheim Visits Friends in San Antonio Sunday
Miss Flora Wertheim spent Sunday visiting friends in San Antonio. Local social notes report her presence at various gatherings and meals during the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flora Wertheim
San Antonio
Evangelical Church Benefit Dinner Planned at Courthouse Park
Members of the Evangelical Church will serve a benefit dinner and supper at the courthouse park on July 4. Proceeds support church programs and community aid activities in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical Church
Courthouse Park
Cascade Pool Opens in Kerrville with Red Cross Demonstrations
Readied cascade pool in Kerrville set to open Saturday June 22 with a 7 AM opening and a 7 PM program. Nationally renowned Red Cross swimmers from Camp Wabun Anning will perform exhibitions of swimming strokes dives and life saving techniques led by Bob Shelton Olympic champion and A W Cantwell national director of first aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cascade
Kerrville
Red Cross Institute
Camp Wabun Anning
Bob Shelton
A. W. Cantwell
American Red Cross
Gypsy Day Tour Draws Riders to Fredericksburg Rally
Motorcycle owners from San Antonio Waco Dallas and Oklahoma totaling 150 to 200 joined races and games on Sunday for the National Gypsy Day Tour. The event featured a fine barbecue prepared by Mr Klaerner at Klaerner Park on Live Oak with several women riding their own motorcycles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Waco
Dallas
Oklahoma
Fredericksburg
Klaerner
Klaerner Park
Live Oak
Visitors from Hunt and Hodges Tour Through Texas
Mr Gottl Bernhard and family of Hunt were among Fredericksburg visitors on Wednesday. Miss Verna Pearl Hodges, a business visitor, was seen in San Antonio last Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Gottl, Bernhard
Hunt
Fredericksbug
Verna Pearl Hodges
San Antonio
Residence under construction for Mr Wm Fuhrmann
Mrs Eric Hodges and daughter visited Blanco last week. Miss Viola Braeuti gam Miss Ollie Braeuti gam and Rubye Kettner left for an extended trip to San Francisco and the Pacific northwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viola
Ollie Braeutigam
Rubye Kettner
San Francisco
Pacific Northwest
Local visits and business openings from Fredericksburg area
Mr. C. W. Hohmann of San Antonio visited relatives in Fredericksburg in the early part of this week. A barbecue planned for Willow City on the 29th was postponed for various reasons. Hugo Klein and Hugo Besier will open a barber shop in the Nimitz Hotel building Saturday, June 22. Alvin Langehennig and family left on a trip to Fort Worth Dallas Sweetwater and other northern cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Hohmann
San Antonio
Fredericksburg
Willow City
Messrs
Hugo Klein
Hugo Besier
Nimitz Hotel
Alvin Langehennig
Ft. Worth
Dallas
Sweetwater
Hodges Family Visit to Junction Noted
Mrs. Eric E Hodges and her daughters Verna Pearl Naomi and Marine spent Thursday in Junction with Miss Laura Lea Hodges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eric E. Hodges
Verna Pearl
Naomi and
Marine
Junction
Laura Lea Hodges
Lutheran Church Choir Set to Sing at Cherry Spring
Doss and Cherry Spring Lutheran Church choirs will give a program at Cherry Spring Church Sunday night. Everyone is welcome to attend. Also noted are visits by local residents from San Antonio Cranes Mill Fredericksburg and Doss with a mention of trips to Mexico and San Angelo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doss and
Cherry Spring Lutheran Church
Cherry Spring Church
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Chas. Wagner
Best Weekly
Scient
Ptical Service Walter
Petsch Tor NE
Boerne and
Llano
Christian Stehling
Miss Lottie
Louis and
Hugo Stehling
Carlsbad Caverns
New Mexico
Wm. Fuhrmann
Eric Hodges
Blanco
Richard Paschal
Winters
John Pehl
Edgar Pehl
Cranes Mill
Ernst Schmidt
Archie Geistweidt
Doss
Mexico
San Angelo
Alf. Petsch, Atty
Reuben Jordan
Priess Edg
R. G. Striegler
Mgr
Sstract CO. Insurance
H.atto
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