Autograph bonanza at The Square features Bob Hope letter
Robert Schandua, son of Emil and Mrs Schandua, adds autographs from notable figures after Mrs. Chester Nimitz sent him a Bob Hope letter for the Cancer Crusade benefit. Also noted: Roland Gold’s fishing misadventure, County Agent Charley Stone’s clock mishap, a school honor-roll omission corrected, and Walter Knoche’s Rain Day publicity umbrella.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Schandua
Emil P. Schandua
Chester Nimitz
Bob Hope
Robert
Admiral
Elgin Keller
Elgin
Walter Knoche
Mumme Enrolled In Purina Farm Course
Leon W. Mumme, a local feed salesman, is among men enrolled in a Purina farm management course at the Commodore Perry Hotel in Austin. The program, conducted by Ralston Purina, includes four more sessions and field projects to train fellows to assist farmers with poultry and livestock operations. Upon completion Mumme becomes a Graduate Feeding Advisor to work with farmers on production programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purina
Commodore Perry
Austin
Leon W. Mumme
Ralston Purina Company
Mumme
Adam's Ale: Another Term for Water
A concise note explains that Adam's Ale is an alternate expression for water, used in everyday language and historical phrases. It clarifies the meaning without broader context or examples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam
Plans Completed for Angus Field Day Here June 14
Officials of the Hill Country Angus Association announced plans for a June 14 Angus Field Day at Gillespie County Fair Park. Activity includes judging of yearling heifers cows yearling bulls fat and feeder steers a bull and female type demonstration slides on production and an address by State Senator Carlos Ashley. A noon barbecue luncheon will accompany an afternoon program with Angus talks and bull and heifer placement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hill Country Angus Association
Gillespie County Fair Park
Carlos Ashley
Liano
Henry
Wellborn
Centerpoint
Gillespie County
C. A. Stone
FFA
Stone
Fair Park
I. N. Mitchell
Smithson’s Valley
Angus Association
Mit Miller
National Angus Association
Tommy Stewart
State Angus Association
Ashley
Squaw Creek Area Receives Over Inch of Rain
The Squaw Creek Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. Emil Tatsch’s home with freezing strawberries and squash as the focus. Miss Conrads won first prize in a guessing contest, and Mrs. Arthur Lynn Huhn placed second. A council report was presented, and tomatoes and fruits were emphasized for water bath canning. Refreshments followed. next meeting set for June 12 at Mrs. Willie Straube’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squaw Creek
Emil Tatsch
Miss Conrads
Herman Mund
Arthur Lynn Huhn
Frieda Crenwelge
Willie Straube
Lions Club Honors Conservation Award Winners
The Fredericksburg Lions Club honored winners in the Region Soil Conservation contests of the Ft. Worth Press Save the Soil and Save Texas program. Award recipients included Troy Foster outstanding farmer rancher Region II Albert Conservation group and Max O Reinbach secretary National Farm Loan Assn Fredericksburg. Dudley Mann served as master of ceremonies with Arthur Leesch principal speaker. Leesch stressed agriculture role in economy and soil conservation as essential. Continued on page 2 see 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Leesch
Comfort
Lions Club
Troy Foster
Max. Reinbach
Leesch
Reinbach
Foster
Fredericksburg Lions Club
Ft. Worth
Save the Soil
Save
Texas
Albert Conservation Group
Max O. Reinbach
National Farm Loan Assn
Fredericksburg
Dudley Mann
Boerne
Richard Laurence
Gillespie County Soil Conservation District
Ft. Stockton
Doss Boy Scouts Celebrate Seventh Anniversary Meeting
The Doss Boy Scout troop marked its seventh birthday and renewed its charter for the year. All leaders except August Baethge were reelected. Albert Sieckmann replaced Baethge who resigned for health reasons. Guests Marvin and James Nebgen led the Order of the Arrow election with Dennis Lange and Marion Baethge chosen. A dress inspection led by Theo Mund and Erwin Baethge showed excellent results. A father and son fishing hike is planned for June to Lake Travis, departing June 6 at 8 p.m. from Scout headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doss
August Baethge
Albert Sieckmann
Baethge
Marvin
James Nebgen
Stonewall
Order of the Arrow
Dennis Lange
Marion Baethge
Theo Mund
Erwin Baethge
Lake Travis
Boy Scout
Johnson City Elementary School Graduation Exercises May 16
The Johnson City Elementary School held graduation exercises Friday night May 16 with Rev. Theron Stephens delivering the principal address. The report also covers Blanco County Home Demonstration Council activities, new club formations at Sandy, local birthday celebrations, and community visits and family news across Johnson City and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson City
Theron Stephens
Blanco County Home Demo Council
Blanco County Home Demonstration Council
Helmuth Ulrich
Hilgarde Ebeling
Home Demonstration District
Llano
Miss Boyd
Sandy
J. C. Stewart
W. R. Crider
Johnnie Gipson
G. R. Gipson Jr
M. R. Gipson
Otto Wittkohl
Shirley Hickman
Louie Wiedebusch
Fritz Wittkohl
George Gipson
Opal Ray
Howard Klett
Fredericksburg
Clarence Lorenz
G. R Gipson
Marble Falls
Vernon Penick
San Antonio
Hall
Austin
Viola Weirich
Albert Herwig
Hilmar Weiershausen
Wrede School Honor Roll Students Named
Honor roll students at Wrede School named by teacher Mrs. Lena Oehler will receive passes to the Palace Theatre. Listed students include Kermit Ernst Dayton Crenwelge Curtis Herbert Nina Wisian and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wrede School
Lena Oehler
Palace Theatre
Kermit Ernst
Dayton Crenwelge
Curtis Herbert
Nina Wisian
Clara Lochte
Julia Mae Cornell
Dalton Herbert
Alton Herbert
Carol Becker
Wayne Goodwin
George Raute
Carl Raute
Eddie Becker
Lorence Crenwelge
Clifford Ernst
Larry Burrer
Arlene Lochte
Donald Wisson
Stonewall School closes 1952 with graduations and dances
The 1952 Stonewall School term ended with a daytime musical program and a nighttime dance. On Thursday evening eighth and tenth grade graduation exercises were held with Rev. Senff delivering the address. Eighth graders Hy Burg, Herbert Nebgen, Dayton Pehl, Laverne Gold, Ronny Cravens, Helen Everett, Rose Lee Lindig, and Rose Marie Moldenhauer graduated. tenth graders Roberta Lindig, Erna Lindig, Virginia Mueller, Louetta Long, Rose Lee Schumpelt, Ronald Eckhardt, Lavorne Andrews, Nawana Riba, Jimmie Lee Jacoby, and Delton Behrends. Roberta Lindig was valedictorian and Nawana Riba salutatorian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. Senff
Hy. J. Burg
Herbert Nebgen
Dayton Pehl
Laverne Gold
Ronny Cravens
Helen Everett
Rose Lee Lindig
Rose Marie Moldenhauer
Roberta Lindig
Erna Lindig
Virginia Mueller
Louetta Long
Rose Lee Schumpelt
Ronald Eckhardt
Lavorne Andrews
Nawana
Buick Roadmaster sales pitch headline style feature
An ad touts Buick cars with big step ambitions and emphasizes Fireball 8 Engine and Dynaflow Driver. It argues high power, long ride comfort, and durability at a price that can be affordable versus cheaper cars, claiming Buick isn’t built to a price and promoting Roadmaster with optional features.
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Roland Gold
Mexico
Roland
Charley Stone
Charley
Standard
Parent-Teacher Association
The
Odds and Ends
Purina Farm
Angus Field
Gull Aeing CO
Houston
TERRS
Conservation
33Rd Judicial District
State Board of Control
Doss Boy Scouts
Harry Wahrm
Opal Ray Gipson
Nimitz
McKay
Chester W. Nimitz
Walter McKay
San Antonio Express
Evening News
Wrede
Warlock
Stonewall School
James Eckert
Buick
Fireball
Fisher
Roadmaster
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