Death of James Klein Child in City
James Theodore Klein aged three years six months eleven days died Friday morning at his parents’ home. Born September 1, 1922 in Fredericksburg, he was laid to rest in the city cemetery Friday afternoon. Rev. Arthur Koerner conducted funeral services. mourned by his parents and many relatives and friends.
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James Theodore Klein
Theodore Klein
James
Fredericksburg
Arthur Koerner
Darling
Fredericksburg Public School Hosts March 27 Sports Day
A rural field day feature debuts this year with basketball, volleyball, and tennis events at the Fredericksburg Public School on March 27 under Judge Usener and Alfred Neffendorf. Entered teams include Doss, Stonewall, Eckert, Morris Ranch, Rocky Hill, Crab Apple, Live Oak, Cherry Mountain, Klein Branch. The Field Meet runs April 9 and 10 with about twenty schools enrolled.
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Satuday
Judge Usener
Alfred Neffendorf
Doss
Stonewall
Eckert
Morris Ranch
Rocky Hill
Crabapple
Live Oak
Cherry Mountain
Klein Branch
Local Visitors Stop in Fredericksburg and Comfort
Llano polo horse trainer Mr. York Ratliff made a business visit to Fredericksburg on Friday. Comfort resident Mr. Carl Rausch toured the town as a business visitor last Wednesday.
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York Ratliff
Llano
Fredericksburg
Carl Rausch of
Comfort
Eckert, Deubner trio visit San Antonio area
Mrs. Rud Eckert Sr and Miss Elsie Deubner of Galveston traveled to San Antonio last Sunday. Mr Edmund Eckert of San Antonio accompanied his wife and baby home after a week with Mrs Sophia Sehlaudt of our town.
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Rud. Eckert, Sr
Elsie Deubner
Galveston
San Antonio
Edmund Eckert
Sophia Sehlaudt
Our Burg
Fredericksburg Drive In Station Expansion Advances
Carpenters enlarged the Fredericksburg Drive In Station with concrete work and foundation placement for the pillars completed last week, marking progress on the project.
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Fredericksburg Drive- In
Mrs Eddy Hahn Returns Home After Hospital Stay
Mrs. Eddy Hahn, after several weeks in the local hospital following an operation, has recovered sufficiently to be taken to the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. John Heep.
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Eddy Hahn
John Heep
Robbed on Honeymoon in San Antonio
E A Gold and his bride, married in Fredericksburg, were robbed in San Antonio while shopping. Their car in the 100 block of Losoya Street was stolen with the wedding gown and veil, groom's suit, two kodaks, and other trousseau items. police later recovered the car but not the valuables.
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San Antonio
Fredericksburg
E. A. Gold
Willow Springs
Losoya
Kodaks
Fredericksberg Park Association Elects Six Directors
The Fredericks berg Park Association held its annual stockholders meeting at the Chamber of Commerce office on Tuesday night March 16. Six new directors were elected for a one year term: H. H. Sagebiel R. L. Kott E. H. Riley Henry Maier A C Kennedy and Emil Walter. Remaining directors elected for a two year term: Fritz Joseph Alf Schmidt Arthur Kuenemann Albert Koennecke H A Ries John Metzger. Park improvement topics were discussed and referred to the board. Mrs R H Eckhardt and children visited San Antonio. Mr Eckhardt escorted them home Sunday.
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Fredericksberg Park Association
Fredericksburg
Fritz Joseph
Alf. Schmidt
Arthur Kuenemann
Albert Koennecke
H. A. Ries
John Metzger
Board of Directors
Mr Wm Hitzfeld Celebrates 70th Birthday Bash
Last Friday night Mr Hitzfeld was surprised by family neighbors and friends for his 70th birthday. Refreshments were served and attendees enjoyed the gathering.
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Wm. Hitzfeld
Mr. Hitzfeld
Krauskopf Moves Stock and Office to Enlarged Building
After remodelling the interior of the rock building next door to the former office, Mr. Oscar Krauskopf has moved his implements and plumbing accessories stock and office to the large building. This was necessitated by the continuous growth of the implements and plumbing and water fixtures business.
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Rock
Oscar Krauskopf
Ice Plant Upgraded with Modern Machinery and Sanitary Water
Oscar Stein enlarged the ice factory adding stuccoed walls and about $12,000 of electric machinery. Water used for ice is treated by a new chemical method to ensure absolute sanitation. The plant began operation last Monday with a capacity of fifteen tons per day.
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Oscar Stein
St Edward's Glee Club Plans April 17 Concert at Peter's Opera House
The St Edward's University Glee Club with about thirty male voices, directed by Prof. Chase Schneider, will perform a vocal and musical concert at Peter's Opera House on Saturday night April 17. Several St Edward's students will join the choir, which tours major Texas cities to honor friends in the area.
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St. Edward’s University Glee Club
Peter’s Opera House
Chase Schneider
St. Edward’s University
Texas
New Music Store Opens in Fredericksburg Branch
The San Antonio Music Co. opened a Fredericksburg branch in the F. J. Maier Building between Travelers Cafe and the Arbelger and Rueger Barber Shop. The shop carries pianos phonographs records and sheet music. Mr. E B Keenan of San Antonio leads the new business.
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San Antonio Music Co
Fredericksburg
F. J. Maier
Travelers Cafe
Arbelger and Ruegner Barber Shop
E. B. Keenan
San Antonio
Community News Notes Mr Eddy Heimann Leaves for Dallas
Mr Eddy Heimann departed last week to Dallas to take a new position. The office invites readers to submit items from all parts of the county by mail or phone.
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Eddy Heimann
Dallas
Mr Robert Jordan Visit With Relatives in Our City
Mr Robert Jordan of Williamsport Pennsylvania is visiting with relatives and friends in our city.
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Robert Jordan
Williamsport, Pa
Dick Schumann Joins Taylor Burke Motor Co Sales
Dick Schumann has accepted a position as salesman at the Taylor Burke Motor Co. He will represent the firm in regional sales and customer relations, bringing experience from prior automotive roles.
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Dick Schumann
The
Taylor-Burke Motor Co
Mrs Franz Stein Returns From California Visit
Mrs Franz Stein has returned after a several months visit with relatives and friends in California.
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Franz Stein
Califor
Bernhardt and Durst Families Visit San Antonio
Mr and Mrs Ruben Bernhardt and daughter Annabel joined Mr and Mrs Werner Holly and Mr and Mrs Louis Durst in visiting relatives and friends in San Antonio last month.
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Ruben Bernhardt
Annabel
Werner Holly
Louis Durst
San Antonio
Cardinals Meet Demons in New Braunfels Showdown
Baseball fans plan to attend a game in New Braunfels on Monday March 22 between the St Louis Cardinals and the Des Moines Demons. Texas native Rogers Hornsby, hailed as the NL’s most valuable player, will appear in the Cardinal lineup.
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New Braunfels
St. Louis Cardinals
Des Moines Demons
Rogers Hornsby
Texas
Cardinal
Peculiar Incident Involving Well Explosion
Oldtime well driller Hermann Leyendecker undertook repairs on an abandoned well with mud bucket and 60 feet of casing. After drilling to at least 160 feet an explosion forced mud and water above ground. Theories vary from compressed air to possible dynamite left by the previous driller. the business manager Habenicht jokes about monkey business.
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Hermann Leyendecker
Leyendecker
Habenicht
Birthday Party Honors Attilla Hansen and Leslie Jo
Miss May hosted a progressive forty two birthday party at the Striegler home for her brother Attilla Hansen and nephew Leslie Jo Hansen. Guests enjoyed lilac decor, Edison music, and a late refreshments service for about thirty attendees. Local notes mention Eckhardt visiting Maxwell, a new concrete walk laid at R M Lewis’s business, and Peter Ahrens visiting Fredericksburg from Llano.
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F. C. Striegler
Miss May
Attilla
Leslie Johansen
Edison
Reuben Jordan and John Metzger Visit Alamo City
Messrs. Reuben Jordan and John Metzger spent Saturday and Sunday at the Alamo City, engaging in local events and sightseeing.
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Messrs
Reuben Jordan
John Metzger
Alamo City
Junction man visits Fredericksburg early in the week
Mr. Joe Fritz of Junction was a visitor at Fredericksburg during the early part of the week.
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Joe Fritz
Junction
Fredericksburg
Kraus and Moses Tour Dallas Fat Stock Show Circuit
Ervin Kraus and Hugh P. Moses attended the Coca Cola Convention in Dallas then traveled to Fort Worth to view the fat stock exhibit at the Fat Stock Show.
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Messrs
Ervin Kraus
Hugh P. Moses
Dallas
Ft. Worth
Octagan Bridge Club Hosts Afternoon Session and Luncheon
The Octagan Bridge Club met with Mrs. Wm. Schneer for a pleasant afternoon and a two course luncheon of sandwiches coffee and pie a la mode. High score went to Mrs. E. G. Fehrenbach with consolation to Mrs. Norman Keller.
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Octagan Bridge Club
Wm. Schneer
E. G. Fehrenbach
Norman Keller
Death of Fredericksburg Businessman Mathias Fassel
Mathias Fassel died at his home in Fredericksburg on a Sunday at seven o'clock He was 75 years six months and fourteen days old Born August 30 1850 in Eitelborn Germany he immigrated in 1871 and settled in Fredericksburg He married Mary Baumann November 8 1875 They had six children Sophie Anna William Albert and Lina plus one daughter Alma who predeceased him There are 16 grandchildren and two great grandchildren Funeral services were held at St Marys Catholic Church with burial at Catholic Cemetery Father Robling conducted the rites May he rest in peace.
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Mathias Fassel
Fredericksburg
Eitelborn
Montebaur
Germany
Mary Baumann
Alma
Sophie
Kimbrough
Click
Texas
Anna
Wm. Roeder
White Oak
William
Albert Fassel
Annaheim
California
Lina
Joseph Dupray
San Antonio
Mr Louis Alberthal Visits Relatives in County
Mr Louis Alberthal of San Antonio is visiting relatives in this county, staying with family and making a brief sojourn during a holiday period.
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Louis Alberthal
San Antonio
Mr and Mrs Emil Basse Visit San Antonio Relatives
Mr and Mrs Emil Basse of San Antonio visited relatives in our town during the early part of this week.
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Emil Basse
San Antonio
Our Burg
Kramer and Holly Return From Houston Business Trip
Messrs. Eugene Kramer and Ben Holly returned from a business trip to Houston.
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Messrs
Eugene Kramer
Ben Holly
Houston
Marshhall and Weber Couple Take Trip to San Antonio
Mr and Mrs Felix Marshhall and Mr and Mrs Walter Weber undertook a business and pleasure visit to San Antonio in the latter part of last week.
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Felix Marshhall
Walter Weber
San Antonio
Family Visit to New Braunfels This Sunday
Mr and Mrs A Walter Mr and Mrs Max Schoenewolf and daughter Vera visited New Braunfels last Sunday detailing a social family excursion with multiple households represented.
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A. Walter
Max Schoenewolf
Vera
New Braunfels
Death Notice for Mrs. Enke in Weesatehe Texas
Week friends of the Emil Enke family report the death of Mrs. Enke at her home in Weesatehe Texas. Her passing is announced by local acquaintances and family.
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Emil Enke
Enke
Weesatehe
Texas
Mr. Egon Gardner Returns From San Antonio Trip
Mr. Egon Gardner came back from a combined business and leisure trip to San Antonio last Wednesday, according to local notes. He visited several firms and enjoyed cultural sites during the stay.
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Egon Gardner
San Antonio
County Agent George Ehlinger Leaves for Montgomery
County Agent George Ehlinger departed Friday afternoon for a family trip to his home town Montgomery Texas. He is expected to return within the week.
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George Ehlinger
Montgomery
Texas
Car Turns Turtle on Mason Road at Seven Mile Curve
Sunday night Judge R. H. Spencer and his wife of San Antonio rolled their car at the seven mile curve on Mason road. The judge suffered a very serious arm fracture and was sent back to San Antonio for an X ray. The article notes multiple past crashes at the site and urges danger signals to warn travelers. Speeding is blamed often, though this incident appears exceptional.
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Spencer
San Antonio
Seven Mile
Mason Road
Stamp Tax Repeal Affects Bonds and Real Estate Docs
The 1926 Revenue Act repeal takes effect March 29 1926 removing documentary stamp tax on bonds issued by individuals not corporations and on deeds and transfers of realty. Tax remains on corporate bonds and on proxy powers and some customs entries.
Kerrville Girls Defeat Fredericksburg In Local Meet
Kerrville and Fredericksburg public school teams met in Fredericksburg with a large crowd in attendance. Kerrville girls won 10 to 6 and Fredericksburg boys won 14 to 6. Only passing pupils played.
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Fredericksburg
Kerrville
Mr and Mrs Ben Scheffel Visit Relatives in Our Burg
Mr and Mrs Ben Scheffel and their son spent last Sunday visiting relatives in the town, enjoying a family gathering and catching up with kin.
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Ben Scheffel
Burg
Mrs Weinheimer Undergoes Major Hospital Operation
Mrs Anton Weinheimer underwent a serious operation at the local hospital in the early part of the week.
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Anton Weinheimer
Eric Wagner Honored By Friends At Birthday Party
Sunday night Eric Wagner was surprised by many friends for his birthday anniversary. Refreshments were served and games were enjoyed as a good time was reported by all attendees.
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Eric Wagner
Eric
Buneo
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James Klein
Stockholders Meeting
R. H. Eckhardt
J. W. Yancey
the Loan & Abstract CO
Fredericksburg, Texas
R.G. Strieglan
A.P.C. Petsch
St. Edward’s Glee Club
Nia
Albert L. Eckhardt
Maxwell
Masons
R. M. Lewis
Peter Ahrens of
W. H. Schaefer
the Post Office Department
Basket Ball
E. C. Hansen
Alfred P. C. Petsch
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