Drive-In Theatre Under Construction Near Gillespie County
Construction on the 87 Drive-In Theatre on the San Antonio Highway progresses toward opening mid April. Cable laying completed underground, sound cabling installed, 50 by 50 foot screen ready, neon tubing being finished, projection room restrooms and concession buildings complete, ticket booth remains, water connections complete, seven foot fence and caliche driving surfaces underway.
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San Antonio
Gillespie County
Stonewall Community Activities and Local Sports Report
Stonewall saw a May 1 dedication plan. The Sewing Club met Mrs. Henry Beckmann with a night of sewing and lunch. Scouts camped on the river. several passed tests. Rain measured about half an inch Sunday. Local baseball team lost 5 to 4 to Fredericksburg Boys. Visitors include Felix Weinheimer party and local families. Alvin Weinheimer Jr. visited from the university.
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Henry Beckmann
Stonewall
Clifton Burg
Hilmar Nebgen
Paul Klein
James Eckert
Fredericksburg
W. P. Knox
Felix Weinheimer
Alfred Riba
Carolyn
Tom Weinheimer
Herman Weinheimer
Roy
Alvin Weinheimer
University
Harold Crealey
Johnny
Willie Burg
Benno Eckert
Harvey
Boerne
Douglas Dittmar elected Gulf Region Lutheran Students officer
Douglas Dittmar son of Mr and Mrs Albert J Dittmar of College Station was elected vice president of the Gulf Region Lutheran Students Association in Austin on March 12 He also serves as secretary of the Lutheran Students Association at Texas A&M College A junior majoring in animal husbandry he entered A and M in 1943 interrupted by Army service overseas in Japan and discharged as a Sergeant in 1946 He plans to enter ranching after graduation and is a member of the Saddle and Sirloin Club
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Douglas
A&m
Beware of Strangers When They Flatter
A slick talking man claiming to represent a Texas lumber firm visited two New Braunfels homes last week. He complimented residents and asked to photograph rooms as home construction examples. After he left, one house reported money stolen and another had drawers ransacked. Similar complaints come from Austin Seguin and San Marcos.
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New Braunfels
Texas
Austin
Seguin
San Marcos
Proper housing boosts ranch profits and stability
A local survey shows ranches with well housed tenants and good conveniences yield steadier, more profitable operations. Owners in Gillespie County pride themselves on tenant homes, linking satisfaction to increased effort and mutual profits for both parties.
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Gillespie County
Sodding Terrace Advice for Erosion Prevention
The article discusses preparing waterways before terrace construction to prevent scarring. It recommends sodding with Bermuda or buffalo grass on slopes, placing sod in chunks or strips at specified intervals, and notes that early sodding saves future erosion problems.
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Bermuda
700 Families Welcome at Bergstrom Newcomer Party
The Austin Chamber of Commerce hosts a monthly welcome party for new residents. This month 700 families from Kearney Nebraska relocate to Bergstrom Army Air Base, making it the largest such gathering on record for newcomers.
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Austin
Chamber of Commerce
Bergstrom Army Air Base
Kearney
Neb
Gibson Faster Cards at Fredericksburg Publishing Co
Attractive selection of Gibson Faster Cards available at The Fredericksburg Publishing Co Inc Gib son dealer. Cards are suitable for sending to young and grown-up relatives and friends.
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Gibson
Fredericksburg Publishing Co., Inc
St Josephs Society Patron Feast Observed
The St Josephs Society held its Patron Feast with 8:00 a m mass at St Marys Church and a social at the Hall. Felix Stehling acted as toastmaster and Rev Fr Daly and Joe Molberg spoke. The society orchestra entertained attendees with musical selections.
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St. Joseph's Society
St. Mary's Church
Felix Stehling
James Daly
Joe Molberg
St. Joseph’s Orchestra
Alfred Pehl
Felix Pehl
Herman Langehennig
Freddie Tatsch
Anthony Hartmann
Julia
Agnes Nebgen
Check Forgery Arrest Reveals Illiteracy of Suspect
Crockett police arrested a man last week on forgery charges. He could not write, and a woman companion signed the checks he passed. The case highlights his illiteracy as the key detail in the arrest and investigation.
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Crockett
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Helen Schmidt
Schmidt
Williams
Ratliff
Sodding Terrace
Fredericksburg, Texas
St. Joseph’s Society
City of
Volunteer Fire
Boening Motor Sales
A. O. Boening
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SAN Anto NG CO
King's Crown Brand
King’s Crown Brand
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Bote
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