Fredericksburg School Closes With Commencement
Fredericksburg Public School wrapped up a successful term with closing ceremonies in the school auditorium. Rev. August Wolff preached on The Secret of Success as students, teachers, and families gathered for grammar grade programs and the seventh grade graduation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg
Nic- School
August Wolff
St. John’s Lutheran Church
San Antonio
Wolff
Solomon
G. H. Houy
Methodist Episcopal Church
Esther Mueller
Jemina Jones
Helen Wallace
Herman Usener
Misener
Fredericksburg Park Association Approves Pool Purchase
Fredericksburg plans a bathing pool after stockholders authorized $2500 for proper park equipment. The park opens to tourists this week with a shower bath house, tables, and dam to begin. Grounds fenced, two wells drilled, windmill and pump installed, care by August Novian, committee pushing to make a real park.
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Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg Park Association
August Novian
Pretty wedding at Methodist Church in Harper
On Wednesday at 10 o clock Miss Elna Durst married Erwin Itz of Palo Alto Community at the Methodist Church. Rev G H Holy officiated and Henriette Itz Lucile Burrier Daniel Durst and Albert Treibs attended. A wedding feast followed at the Durst home near Harper Texas. The couple will reside with the groom s parents Mr and Mrs Chas Itz while Erwin runs the Itz Chrome Tannery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elna Durst
O. C. Durst
Harper
Erwin Itz
Palo Alto
Henriette Itz
Lucile Burrier
Daniel Durst
Albert Treibs
G. H. Holy
Texas
Chas. Itz
Erwin
Itz Chrome Tannery
Fredericksburg Welcome Praised by Eighth Corps Leader
Major General Ernest Hinds expresses gratification at the good behavior of the troops in Fredericksburg. He thanks the Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce for recognizing the troops and notes the Second Division enjoyed their visit and the hospitality offered.
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Chamber of Commerce
Ernest Hinds
Eighth Corps
Fredericksburg
Walker Family Visit With Rev Billings
Mr and Mrs John Walker Mr and Mrs Olen Walker and Mr Vernon Walker of Ingram visited with Rev Billings on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Walker
Olen Walker
Vernon Walker
Ingram
Rev. Billings
White couple unite in Eckert Texas marriage
Mr Danford White and Miss Lettie White of Eckert Texas were married by Rev Billings on Wednesday of this week in a simple ceremony.
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Danford White
Lettie White
Eckert
Texas
Rev. Billings
Retail Merchants Convention set for Austin May 25 27th
Local Retail Merchants Association secretary has lined up a large delegation of 25 or more merchants to attend the state convention in Austin Texas from May 25 through 27. The program includes talks on retail selling credit reports and display advertising with sessions led by state and local officials, bankers and merchants. The advance party will depart Sunday afternoon led by Max Wahrmund while the main delegation leaves Monday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Retail Merchants Association
Austin
Texas
Mondy
Max Wahrmund
Stephen F. Austin
D. M. Moffatt
Pres
Lawrence H. Wharton
Guy A. Collett
Sidney Marks
Corsicana
A. M—T. J. Walton
Retail Merchants Association of Texas
Tie McGregor
Adolf Grasso
Geo. Mendell, Jr
D. M. Moffat
C. C. Lewis
Waco
C. W. Hurley
Houston
J. M. Frost
San Antonio
R. L. Bewley
C. W. Webb
Elgin
H. C. Balsiger
Kansas City
National Retail Grocers
Scouts on Hike Through Pedernales River Trail
Early Friday a group of boy scouts led by Scout Master Alfred Cameron and Oliver Rowert undertook an overnight hike to the Pedernales River. The excursion trains boys in signaling first aid swimming life saving trail craft cooking cleanliness and hygiene with tests and awards from the Boy Scouts of America.
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Alfred Cameron
Oliver Rowert
S. M
Pedernales River
Boy Scout Organization of America
American Lesson
Cameron
Rowert
Boy Scouts
Florence Enderlin and Felix Gold wed in San Antonio
Miss Florence Enderlin of Enderlin and Felix Gold formerly of Gold Texas were married at St. John's Lutheran Church in San Antonio on Thursday May 14. Bridesmaids Edna Enderlin and Caroline Enderlin. Groomsmen Oswald Gold and Felix Dye. The couple will reside in San Antonio where Mr Gold holds a position.
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St. John’s Lutheran Church
San Antonio
Florence Enderlin
Felix Gold
Gold
Texas
Edna
Carolne Enderlin
Oswald Gold
Felix Dye
Pioneer Maria Moellering Dies at 76 in Cherry Mountain
Maria Moellering a respected pioneer resident of the Cherry Mountain community died Monday afternoon after years of ill health. Born in Oberkasten Germany she came to Texas in 1852. She married Carl Moellering in 1867 and is survived by her husband and numerous children grandchildren and great grandchildren. Interment was at Sehuch cemetery Wednesday at 9 o'clock with Rev. Houy officiating.
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Maria Moellering
Cherry Mt
Oberkasten
Kreiszoll
Koblenz
Germany
Texas
Carl Moellering
Sophie
Houy
Giants Face G Mr Ernst Gerhard In Local Sale News
Ernst Gerhard buys the cold drink and confectionery shop from his brother Louis and becomes the local agency for Pearl beer as the Giants prepare for their upcoming baseball clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernst Gerhard
Louis
Pearl
Death of Catherine Ottilie Klein at 3 months old
Catherine Ottilie Klein, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore F Klein, died after a brief illness Saturday May 16 at 9 PM aged 3 months 12 days. Funeral held Monday at 3 PM with Rev Arthur Koerner officiating. Survived by parents a brother James Theodore and grandfathers Louis Bonn and Willie Klein.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore F. Klein
Catherine Ottilie
Arthur Koerner
James Theodore
Louis Bonn
Willie Klein
Kiitthe Catherine
Trip to Europe For Rev Arthur Koerner This Summer
The article notes Rev. Arthur Koerner plans a roughly three month European trip starting in June. During his absence Rev. Wm Bauer, father of Mrs. Koerner, will fill the pulpit.
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Arthur Koerner
Koerner
Wm. Bauer
Meckel Visits City During Saengerfest Tour
Fernando Meckel accompanied by his grandfather Mr Robt Penninger visited our city during the Saengerfest, meeting local relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fernando Meckel
Robt. Penniger
Our City
Comfort visitors Mr Gottfried Bohnert and son Dan
Mr Gottfried Bohnert and his son Dan of Comfort visited the Hugo Klingsicks on Thursday of this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gottfried Bohnert
Dan
Comfort
Hugo Klingsick
In Memoriam for L B Miller
Notes from Mrs. Miller recount Miller born Montgomery Alabama October 25 1856 father died soon after he grew up without a father He served as page to the Alabama Governor then worked for Pollock Co in Montgomery and San Antonio He later joined M Halff & Bro where he stayed until his death May 18 1925 Reading Morning Express at home when he died Otto Delavan of San Antonio visited Rev Billings on Sunday.
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L. B. Miller
Pollock & Co
Montgomery
San Antonio
Miller
Dollar Store
Schramm & Co
M. Halff & Bro
the Morning Express
St Marys School Farewell Party for 1925 Graduates
Miss Ellen Marie Decker and Miss Theresia E Gentemann headlined a farewell event for St Marys 1925 graduates. Prizes awarded included Ellen Decker first prize, Helen Pape consolation, with Therisa Gentemann and Ellen Decker receiving guest prizes. A May 16 reception featured a chicken supper, a 15-piece program, and gifts to the honorees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Blum
Cecilia Wehmerger
St. Mary’s School
Bunce
Ellen Marie Decker
Helen Pape
Therisa E. Gentemann
Therssa Gentemann
Ida Gentemann
Sophie Jenschke
Rose Knopp
Ruby Schwiening
Therisa Schandua
Louise Knopp
Laura Schmidtzensky
Jessie Rouse
Anida Becker
Annie Schaper
Mary Schmidtzensky
Margaret Meurer
Christine Knopp
Margaret Kraus
Rosa Molberg
St. Mary’s
Theresia E. Gentemann
Ellen M. Decker
St. Cecilia’s Music Club
St. Joseph’s Hall
Surprise Birthday Dinner Quietly Reveals Family Reunion
Mr. Wm. Habenicht, business manager, learned his 37th birthday was being celebrated when his mother-in-law hosted a supper inviting relatives. The surprise gathering turned into a family reunion with a warm, enjoyable evening of games, music, and social time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Habenicht
Agai
Alboit
Plans for 1925 Gillespie County Fair Opens with Governor Invite
Gillespie County Fair Association invites Governor Miriam A Ferguson to open the 1925 fair on August 21. Ex-Governor James E Ferguson may attend representing the Governor. Plans aim to replace carnival attractions with wholesome amusements, including a merry go round and a ferris wheel, with rides to be supplied by a Houston firm.
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Gillespie County Fair Association
Miriam A. Ferguson
James E. Ferguson
Houston
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Durst - Itz
the Loan & Abstract 60
Fredericksburg, Texas
R. G. Striegler
A.P. C. Petsch
Retail Merchants Convention
Pr ‘Oseram
Scouts
Duyu
Giants
Kelly
Catherine Ottilie Klein
Europe
Otto Delavan
Alfred P
Petsch
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