Homecoming Army Captain Petsch shares memories in Bandera visit
Capt Clemens Petsch, son of Mrs Otto Petsch, returned home after six years in the U S Army including India and China with the 14th Air Force and Army Advisory Air Group. He plans a long career in the Army and visited his mother in Fredericksburg before reporting to Lackland Field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clemens Petsch
U. S
India
China
Capt. Petsch
Otto B. Petsch
Army
14Th Airforce
Army Advisory Air Group
Lackland Field
San Antonio
Clemens
Elberta Martin
Gillespie County
Fredericksburg
Laurie Wells
Elberta
State Extension Service of
Arkansas
Texas
Brazos Public Schools
Freeport
Werner Moehr
Texas Press Association
Haas Chosen Red Cross Leader in Gillespie County
Herbert Haas, Fredericksburg Public School faculty member, was elected chairman of the Gillespie County Chapter of the American Red Cross at a meeting in the Commissioners Court Room. New officers include Mrs. Leola Mathisen, vice chairwoman. Miss Edith Sagebiel, secretary. and Mrs. Claribel Hannemann, treasurer. Directors for one year include Wm. Bruns, John Grace, Henry W. Lewis and Alfred Neffendorf. two year directors are Mrs. Robert Blum, Rev. M. J. Schwarz, Dr. Dor Brown and Adolph Kammlah. three year directors are Mrs. Henry Lochte, Miss Esther Mathias, Miss Ethel Sagebiel and Jimmie Gillen. Community representatives were named for Stonewall, Harper, Doss and Willow City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Haas
Fredericksburg
Gillespie County
American Red Cross
Commissioners’ Court Room
Haas
Wm. Bruns
Leola Mathisen
Edith Sagebiel
Claribel Hannemann
John Grace
Henry W. Lewis
Ethel Sagebiel
Adolph Kammilah
Esther Mathias
Red Cross
Benno Eckert
Stonewall
Wm. Kaiser
Harper
Harry Wahrmund
Doss
C. B. Renick
Willow City
Thirteen Gillespians Honored In FFA State Degree Process
Thirteen Gillespians must have two years in the state and national FFA, completed two years of vocational agriculture, and shown outstanding farming programs and leadership. Vocational agriculture is three years old in the local high school, making this the first year for state degree applications. Tatum praised the chapter for setting a model for future members and hoped new members will achieve greater honors.
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Ah RF
FFA
Tatum
Gibson Art Birthday Greetings at Fredericksburg Publishing
Let Gibson Art express your birthday greetings with cards from Fredericksburg Publishing Co. Choose designs from a local source and send warm messages to friends and family.
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Gibson Art
The
Fredericksburg Publishing Co
Ridge and Channel Type Terraces Are Widely Used Here
Amos J. Shiver explains ridge and channel terraces as accepted methods to curb soil erosion in this area. Terraces intercept runoff to slow flow, reduce erosion, and extend land productivity, with ridge and channel types adapted to dry and hilly terrains.
Local Junior Giants compose Legion squad from Fredericksburg and Stonewall
The Legion Junior baseball team roster includes Hans Enderlin Jr Edward A. Peter Carlos N. Hartmann Jacob Knopp Jr Milton Wallendorf Daniel E. Stehling Emil L. Hohmann James D. Enderlin Martin J. Dittmar Jr Ri chard E. Feller Melvin J. Bonn of Fredericksburg and Kenneth C. Eckert Charles W. Klein James Nebgen of Stonewall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion
Hans Enderlin, Jr
Edward A. Peter
Carlos N. Hartmann
Jacob Knopp, Jr
Milton Wallendorf
Daniel E. Stehling
Emil L. Hohmann
James D. Enderlin
Martin J. Dittmar, Jr
Richard E. Feller
Melvin J. Bonn
Fredericksburg
Kenneth C. Eckert
Charles W. Klein
James Nebgen
Stonewall
For Sale Jersey Cows Good Milk Makers
Jersey cows for sale by Erwin Knopp. These dairy cows are described as good milkers. Call 588 W for details.
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Jersey
Erwin Knopp
Can Black-Draught Aid That Headachy Feeding
A historical ad notes Black-Draught as a friendly laxative that may relieve headaches and fatigue when constipation is the sole cause. It claims prompt, thorough relief, low cost per dose, and four generations of trusted use, urging readers to buy a package today.
Girl Scout Explorer Trip to Cave Without A Name
Forty girls from the Intermediate troop toured Cave Without A Name in Boerne as part of the Exploration Course. They traveled with two leaders Mrs Kay Hahne and Mrs Hans Hannemann and packed a nosebag lunch. Plans include trips to New Braunfels and Austin by bus, then a Campcraft stay at Buchanan Lake with Mrs Edgar Klett guiding.
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Boerne
Kay Hahne
Hans Hannemann
New Braunfels
Austin
Buchanan Lake
Albert Klett
Edgar Klett
Medina River Baptist Association holds monthly workers conference
On Tuesday June 15 attendees from multiple families gathered at the Hunt Baptist Church for the Medina River Baptist Association monthly workers conference. Participants included Mesdam A. H. Bartholmae J L Watson Varnell Bartholmae and daughters Varnita and Mary Lou Rev and Mrs R Don Hendricks and daughter Judy Mr and Mrs J L Hendricks and grandchildren Sammie Mae and Burl Dean Harvey.
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A. H. Bartholmae
J.L. Watson
Varnell Bartholmae
Varnita
Mary Lou
R. Don Hendricks
Judy
J. L. Hendricks
Sammie Mae
Burl Dean Harvey
The
Medina River Baptist Association
Baptist Church
Hunt
Seven Births Reported For Week In Fredericksburg
Seven births occurred in Fredericksburg hospitals this week. One girl and six boys were born to local families including the Schaeferkoeters Brandenbergers Pigotts Thurmen Pinkerton Trottier and Durham with birth dates ranging from June 7 to June 22.
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Fredericksburg
Max Schaeferkoeter
Silas Brandenberger
M. B. Pigott
N. A. Thurmen
M. L. Pinkerton
E. P. Trottier
Bob Durham
Accounting Firm Moves Offices To New Location
The Balser, Davis and Daving, a son accounting firm, moves from the Wahrmund Building at 103 North Adams Street to the Security State Bank Building at the corner of Crockett and Main. They occupy a three office suite on the northeast corner of the second floor.
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Balser, Davis and Daving. Son
Wahrmund
North Adams Street
Security State Bank
Crockett and Main
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Gavin Astor
Irene Astor
London Times
London
England
Mr. Astor
Bandera
Lost Valley
Purple Sage
Elgin Durst
KNAF
Gillespie Red Cross
Gillespians
Seneca Falls
N. Y
Elizabeth Stanton
Carrie Chapman Catt
Lucretia Mott
Amos J. Shiver
Soil Conservation Service
Fredericksburg, Texas
Junior Giants
Sterling's
Su&s
Stehling Bros
Girl Scout
Boerne Cave
Central Drug CO
Mid-West
Saes Inc
Borsera
Vaughn Kimberly
Crome
Kendall - Hodges
Reg
Pat of
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