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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1927
Page
10
Miss Sarah Bushnell is Editor of the Blanco County Section. Any item for this section may be sent to her at Johnson City, Texas.
Mrs Leroy Carpenter and children of San Antonio visited her parents Mr and Mrs W Wilson Thursday and Friday. Alvin Mayfield returned to Odessa work after visiting his mother Mrs W B Mayfield. Mrs Albert Moursand and children were in Austin on business. Dr J F Barnwell and Misses Billy Lockwood and Hayse were in Austin on business. Miss Minnie Bergmann spent Sunday at Albert. Thelma Kidder and children of Austin spent Sunday en route to Weslaco. Roy Griffin of Austin and Mrs B Griffin of Henry visited Hart Johnsons. G A Cammack and daughters Georgia Irene were in Fredericksburg shopping. Ployd Ferrell motored to Austin with Miss Louise Casparis returning to visit parents Austin Casparis and Mrs Roy and Lola Bransford of Sandy spent week-end with Fay Justice.
Mr Ivy Dildine departed in the latter part of the week to Odessa where he will accept a position in the oil field.
Mrs Myrtle Felps left Thursday for Austin where she has secured employment.
Mr. Lindon Nowotony of Smithville visits relatives this week as guest of his sister Mrs Thad Dildine. Mr. and Mrs Nugent Cox and Mrs Elroy Boyce take young Elroy Cox to Austin for an operation. Wishing him a speedy recovery.
Mr P G Treat and family of Hobson visit Mr and Mrs S H Gourley this week. Mr and Mrs John Felps and son Ralph were among out of town visitors in town Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Stegall and Mrs. Chas. Felps of California visited the home of Mrs. Anna Felps last week, sharing time with relatives and friends in a social gathering.
Mr. and Mrs. Thad Dildine and Miss Edith Smith visited Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hecker at Rocky last Sunday. They spent the afternoon fishing at the river. Mr. R. E. Stubbs of Blanco was a business visitor in town on Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. N. T. Burchett and son Emmett were in town. Miss Loma Joe Harris of Smithville passed through last Thursday en route to Junction where she has a nurse position and visited her high school classmate Mrs. Leola Dildine in town.
Town residents and nearby figures made weekend trips and visits. The list includes Mr. and Mrs. Dayton Moses of Fort Worth, Governor Dan Moody passing through Johnson City, visits to Fredericksburg Hotel Nimitz opening, and movements of Criders, Odiornes, and Johnsons among others. Several families plan future moves and relatives hosted in Austin San Marcos Blanco and San Antonio.
The paper notes Mr. Howard Casparis is very sick this week and wishes him a speedy recovery.
Mrs. 8. E. Sewell spent Saturday in Blanco visiting her husband who is employed there.
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Dollahue spent Sunday in Blanco visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Link Kennedy.
Mr. John Harvey Bright of Houston was the guest of Miss Rebekah Johnson last week. Mr. Stantley Durham and family visiting his parents in Johnson City returned to San Antonio Thursday accompanied by his father. Mr. W. D. Glasscock of San Antonio visited relatives near Johnson City Saturday and Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Othello Tanner and Miss Flora Tanner of San Marcos visited Mrs. Freda Arrington last weekend.
Miss Mable Arrington, who had been visiting in San Antonio, returned home last week according to local notes.
Mr and Mrs N L Gault and their children spent Sunday in Austin visiting relatives.
Mr and Mrs Dick Arrington and daughter Beatrice join Mrs George Lomax at Burnet visiting KE Lomax. Mr Yager representing B PF Avery and son spends days at E P Ross store to showcase agricultural implements.
Mr and Mrs Willie Kinney and their son W G Kinney visited Mr and Mrs J D Kinney for a weekend stay sharing time Saturday and Sunday with relatives in a small town gathering.
Miss Sarah Bushnell of San Antonio spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs W A Bushnell. Mr Milton Barnwell of Austin spent last weekend with his father Dr J F Barnwell.
Mr George Martin of Llano spent Sunday at the home of Dr J F Barnwell and his wife Mrs Barnwell.
A large group of young people from Johnson City attended a dance at the Burg Hall in Stonewall on Sunday evening June 19.
Mr and Mrs W L Wolf and family and others from Johnson City Round Mountain and James River Ranch joined Mr and Mrs William Wolf of James River Ranch Mason Co and Mr and Mrs John Wedekind plus Mr and Mrs Fred Wedekind of Har they for a day of leisure. They shared a delicious picnic dinner and all enjoyed the day together.
On Saturday evening June 18 Johnson City lodge No. 561 A F and A M met in regular order and elected officers for the ensuing year H H Hyatt W M H C Atchinson S W O A Cox J W J C Goar treasurer W E Stevenson secretary R H Graham Filer The next regular meeting will be held in July Oc
Mme Burns of Johnson City spent Sunday with her husband at Llano where he is ill and receiving treatment. She reports he is getting along nicely. Mr and Mrs Albert Kennedy of LaPryor visit his parents, Mr and Mrs Jim Kennedy, this week.
Miss Inez Gliddon entertained a small group Thursday evening with a card party. Attending were Miss Lois Felps Miss Charline Clark Miss Cynthia Crider and Messrs Cecil and Clarence Red.
Ford, Ted Casparis and Truman Fawcett joined a lawn party at Mrs. Bessie Stover's home on Saturday evening. Various board games were played and enjoyed by all. A large number of youngsters attended with out-of-town guests including Serling Cage Marille Saunders, George Bryars of Blanco, Ben Gault of Austin, and Sara Bushnell of San Antonio.
Mr Emil Klett and his son Roy spent one day of last week in Fredericksburg on business activities.
Lucia Johnson hosted a party for her eleventh birthday at the home of Mr and Mrs E Johnson with games and ice cream. Guests included Sophia Marie Gliddon Merille Gliddon Loma Rose Arless Rose Lilian Fawcett Beat rice Arrington Anita Bergmann Elijah Bergmann and others. Mrs Wm Martiny hosted the Sun Beam Choir with singing games dancing and cake and punch for Lucie Johnson Bernice Bergmann Elmore Casparis Fay Joy Young and more.
Mr and Mrs W W Waters and their children from Johnson City visited Mrs Waters parents Mr and Mrs Allen Sharp on Sunday in a Cypress Mill and Round Mountain personal item.
Mrs. Jim Hyatt was a pleasant visitor in Johnson City Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Buford Stevens son are visiting relatives here this week. Mr. and Mrs. Luther Stover and children of Mr. Sharp spent Thursday and Friday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Will Goleman, Continued on page 11.
Newly elected Johnson City Eastern Star officers were initiated last Saturday with unusually large attendance. Officers include Worthy Matron Mrs Harvey Croft Worthy Patron Dr J E Barnwell Associate Matron Mrs Oliver Sehnell Secretary Treasurer Mrs Lonnie Hardin Conductress Mrs C Y Fawcett Associate Conductress Mrs Addie Wolf Chaplain Mrs Lenard Schofield Marshall Mrs Kitty Kinney Adai Miss Kitty Clyde Ross Ruth Miss Pearl Fawcett Esther Mrs Ava Cox Electa Mrs E P Ross Warden Mrs Tom Durham Sentinel Harvey Croft After the initiation a lunch was served The next regular meeting is planned for July.
Rob Crider travels to Austin for business matters. He engages with local firms and conducts meetings to advance his professional dealings in the city.
Mrs Earl Stover departed for Austin on Tuesday to visit her husband.
Mr and Mrs Will Frantz of Gold Texas were pleasant visitors in town last week.
Loyd Roy Edwards youngest son of Mr and Mrs Fred Edwards died in Austin at nine months. Funeral held at Miller Creek with interment in Miller Creek Cemetery. Survived by his parents grandparents and other relatives and friends. Family extends heartfelt sympathy.
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