Rain Helps Wheat and Oats as Doss County Gains Hope
General rain across Doss County last week provided moisture that aids wheat and oats but left corn planting uncertain. Most rain fell Monday morning February 25 with some sleet and snow, while many trees show no buds signaling a late spring. Local residents Mrs Karl Friedrich and son stay in Fredericksburg. relatives mourn Clayton Anderegg Sr. in San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl Friedrich
Fredericksburg
Richard and
Theo Neffendorf
Clayton Anderegg Sr
San Antonio
Lud Crenwelge Sr
Bernhard Crenwelge
Theo Moellendorf
Explorer Boy Scout Unit Sells Load of Paper
Explorer Post 136 collected waste paper for a San Antonio salvage firm via Bass Truck Line. The group, sponsored by Rotary Club and advised by Eugene Hannemann, collected March of Dimes boxes and enrolled in Red Cross First Aid courses at the local fire station, aiming for merit badges plus Red Cross certificates.
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Boy Scouts of Explorer Post
San Antonio
Basse
The
Post
Rotary Club
Eugene Hannemann
Red Cross
Dedication services for the parish hall at Harper
Mr and Mrs Aug Baethge and son spent Friday in Fredericksburg on business. Dorf and children spent Friday on business in Fredericksburg. Subscribe to the STANDARD.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper
Aug. Baethge and Son
Fredericksburg
Theo Moellendorf
Tee Pee Tips for Personal Grooming and Habits
Advice on face cleaning with soap and cleansing cream and milk to prevent blemishes. Emphasizes a natural look with makeup suited to complexion and careful application. Recommends brushing hair nightly and shampooing every ten days or weekly if oily. Warns against frowning, picking blemishes, public grooming, and smearing makeup on surfaces.
School Enemy No 1
A playful school brief describes the dreaded exam as a merciless brother that haunted classrooms last week. It notes courageous students facing the foe, with some landing in the "Happy Hunting Grounds" and others in the "dumps" after the battles.
Fish in the Library Beat Out Backache Tales
A quirky note from a library section describes a fish tale about a backbone aching and Saturdays at the library. The text suggests a humorous line about learning the job despite odd phrasing and a fish theme.
Harper March of Dimes Program Draws Record Crowd
The Harper High School gym hosted a February 29 program that raised 340.55 for the March of Dimes. Norman Recd interviewed polio victims as part of the event, with Leonard Lott praising committee and civic support and aiming for an even bigger show next year. KNAF recorded the program and rebroadcast it March 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
March of Dimes
Harper High School
Norman Recd
Gillespie County
Leonard Lott
KNAF
Fredericksburg retirements and reader notices
Around the Square notes manager changes in Fredericksburg and San Benito with retirement effective April. Bell left Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce after eight years. The Texas Preview magazine profiles Fredericksburg and writer Alfred E. Menn, and readers share subscription updates and weather reflections from Oakland and Los Angeles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg
San Benito
Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce
J Bell
Texas
Houston
Frederickburg
Alfred E. Menn
Standard
Menn
Austin
Evelyn Filter Burrer
Oakland
California
Frederick A. Burrer
Egon Braeutigam
Los Angeles
Egon
Squaw Creek Community Club Meets Amid Weather and Plans
The Squaw Creek Community Club held its regular Sunday meeting on Feb 24 with strong turnout despite threatening weather. Members watched two films Monarchs of the Forest and Salute to Agriculture, sang Sweet Violets and There Are Many Flags in Many Lands, and enjoyed a 42 party with prizes for Emil Tatsch and Mrs Philip Crenwelge. The next meeting is set for April 27. Farmers praised the recent rainfall, reporting an inch to 1.4 inches, aiding replanting of oats and small grains. Other items note a May 10 school picnic at Kleins Hell and play practice for a 3 act show Comin Round the Mountain. Mrs Emil Tatsch and others attended Gillespie County Demonstration Clubs meeting, with Saturday events including Charlie’s Aunt at the Public School Auditorium and a trip to San Antonio. Carlton Sieckmann hiked with Doss Boy Scouts to August Baethge’s dam. Mr and Mrs Clayton Grobe and Fredericksburg guests visited the Straubms on Sunday.
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Squaw Creek
Ernestine
Shirley Crenwelge
Emil Tatsch
Philip Crenwelge
Arthur Lynn Hahn
Felix Hahn
Klein’s Hell
Herman Mund
Albert Sieckmann
Gillespie County
Court House
Pete Crenwelge
Charlie
San Antonio
Carlton Sieckmann
Doss Boy Scouts
August Baethge
Clayton Grobe
Fredericksburg
Willie Straube
Post Oak Area Social Notes Include Local Families
Edwin Meier Wilburn Ivan Petermann and Willie Rech of Johnson City attend. Chester and Albert Brodbeck with families from Fredericksburg visit. Gloria Moldenhauer Kurt Rech travel to San Marcos to watch Johnson City Eagles vs Hempstead for regional title and lose by five. Sunday visitors include Moldenhauer families from Comfort and Fredericksburg. Rech Ellebracht visitors with Langbein family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Meier
Wilburn
Ivan Petermann
Willie Rech
Johnson City
Chester Ottmers
Albert Brodbeck
Ludwig Heiner
Minna Brodbeck
Weerner
Fredericksburg
Gloria Moldenhauer
Kurt Rech
San Marcos
Johnson City Eagles
Eagles
Hempstead
Chester Moldenhauer
Gilbert Moldenhauer
Comfort
Chas. Moldenhauer
Ewald Rech
Kurt
Victor Rech
Guenther Ellebracht
Herman Sike
Hilmar Langbein
TSGRA Directors Meet in Angelo
The Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers Association directors will meet in San Saba on Saturday March 8 announced President John T Williams of Sanderson. He notes immigration bills and Mexico negotiations affect ranch labor and a wool and mohair loan program will be discussed. A welcoming dance for directors wives and members is planned.
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San Angelo
Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers’ Association
San Saba
John T. Wiliams
Sanderson
Tsg&gra
Mexico
Williams
Washington
Weekend Socials and Travel Notes Across the Area
Local residents report visiting family and friends with several trips to San Antonio and San Marcos. Weekend college returns include Guenther Maenius and Theresa Cravens amid Home Demonstration Council events in Fredericksburg. A distant treaty and a milestone in broadcasting are referenced in brief historical notes.
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Chester Cordes
Adolf Weinheimer
Wm. Wichita
Alvin Jr
Jeanette Pehl
Walter Pehl
Walter Moldenhauer
Eddie Wunderlich
Guenther Filter
Udo Kusenberger
Martin Bradshaw
Marion
Clifton Burg
Beverly
Guenther Maenius
Theresa Cravens
Alfred Rusenberger
Herman Weinheimer
Ernest Hodges
B. H. Eckert
Home Demonstration Council
Fredericksburg
Adolf Burg
Willy Burg
San Antonio
Nell
Buddy
San Marcos
Mrs. Hodges
Town and Country Home Demo Club Meets in Fredricksburg
The Town and Country Home Demonstration Club held its second meeting on February 27 in the Agriculture Building Fredricksburg. Mrs Walter Doebbler presided as chairman and announced a March 12 training meeting for club officers.
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Fredericksburg
Walter Doebbler
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Doss
Harry Wahrmund Doss
Explorer Boy Scout Unit
Elmo Baethge
Fredericksburg, Texas
Tion Plan
Raymond Loewy
Harper March of Dimes
Met
Dora Lee
TSGRA
Angelo
Goodfyyear
Stonewall
United States
Canal Strip
Panama
Doebbler
Levi Rusenberger
Lucille Conrads
A. Gee
Arthur Holly
Lone Star Gas Company
Lone Star Pa
Idaho
Sunkist
Bright & Early Coffee
Coca - Cola
Hubert Reichenau
N.Y. O
VER
Crenwelge Food Market
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