Golden Wedding Anniversary of Mr and Mrs Fasel in Fredericksburg
Mr and Mrs Mathias Fasel celebrated their fifty year marriage anniversary on November 3 1925 with a homecoming of family and friends from across the county and state. The couple wed November 3 1875 at St Marys church and renewed vows November 3 1925 at the new St Marys church. A grand dinner followed at their home as well wishers offered health and continued happiness.
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Fredericksburg
Mathias Fasel
Tarillion
Mary Baumann
Gerlach
St. Mary’s Church
St. Mary's Church
Henry Molberg Buys City Confectionery and Empire Pavilion
Henry Molberg, long time clerk, becomes owner of City Confectionery and Empire Pavilion this week. The purchase marks a business change with Molberg expected to meet customer needs and succeed in the new venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Molberg
Empire Pavilon
County Agent George Ehlinger Resigns for New Post
George Ehlinger former County Agent of McCullough County for four years resigns to lead county agent work in our county. He comes well recommended by his former employers and is welcomed with wishes for boundless success.
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George Ehlinger
McCullough County
Brady Chamber
Comemree Eye Demonstration Farm
Ehlinger
Pastor to Leave Southern Methodist Church for Belmont Texas
Rev. R. Gammenthaler ends four years as pastor at the Southern Methodist Church and departs for Belmont Texas next week. Hey. F. W. Radetsky will assume the pastorate here as his successor. The community extends best wishes to both clergymen in their new roles.
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R. Gammenthaler
Southern Methodist Church
Belmont
Texas
Hey. F. W. Radetsky
Mrs. F. Brandes dies aged 69 in Seguin funeral held
Mrs. F. Brandes aged 69 years 9 months 15 days died November 3 at the home of her daughter in Seguin. Remains brought to Fredericksburg were interred at the city cemetery after funeral services by Rev. F. A. Bracher. She leaves three daughters Mrs. J Ss Roehm, Mrs. Alfred Thiele and Mrs. Henry Thiele, two sons Felix and Erich Brandes, 18 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren, plus sisters and a brother.
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Brandes
J. Ss. Roehm
Alfred Thiele
Henry Thiele
Felix
Erich Brandes
Geo Dabney 90th Birthday Celebration
Relatives and friends surprised Mr. Geo Dabney with a bounteous dinner on Saturday October 31 to mark his 90th birthday. His daughter Mrs. John White presented a 90 candle cake. Rev. L A H Billings gave a short address as guests enjoyed the event.
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Geo. Dabney
John White
Itz Tannery Expands as Carpenters Work On Modern Plant
A crew of carpenters enlarges the Itz Tannery to meet growing business. Mr Itz installs modern tanning machinery. Miss Emma Grossenbacher Miss Meta Juenke Mr KE Krause of San Antonio and Mr Ellis St Clair of Fredericksburg visit Mrs Mary Grossenbacher and family. Senior Barker travels from Dallas after an operation en route to California. Rev R Becker accepts a new post at Priddy and Doss churches installed by Rev K Konzack.
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Itz
Emma Grossenbacher
Meta Juenke
KE. Krause
San Antonio
Ellis St. Clair
Fredericksburg
Mary Grossenbacher
G. P. Barker
Myrtle Belle
Geo. D. Barker
Barker
California
Dallas
Mule on bridge causes car rollover near Kerrville
H. B. West of Georgetown Texas escaped injury when his car rolled over at Pedernales Crossing on the Austin Road Bridge after colliding with a blinded mule. The mule survived unharmed while West and the vehicle sustained damage in the river rush.
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H. B. West
Georgetown
Texas
Austin Road
Pedernales
Mr. West
Kerrville
Veterans urged to apply for adjusted compensation policy
Post Commander A N Striegler reports about fifty Gillespie County World War II veterans who have not applied for adjusted compensation. The policy is a cash paid life insurance at 20 years or upon death to beneficiaries. Local Legion members offer application help. Also notes Robert Voigt family and Mrs Albert Wiedenfeld visiting Fredericksburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. N. Striegler
U.S. Veterans Bureau
Gillespie County
Legion
R. E Jordan
Kurt Wahrmund
Alf. Neffendorf
Adj
R. W. Klingelhoefer
Women Fritz Wilhelm and Hermann Dietz Visit Fredericksburg
Mesdames Fritz Wilhelm and Hermann Dietz of Menard are visiting relatives at Fredericksburg and stopping through historic sites and local homes during their trip.
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Fritz Wilhelm
Hermann Dietz
Menard
Fredericksburg
Silver Wedding Anniversary Celebrated at Henke Home
Relatives and intimate friends gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Henke to celebrate their Silver Wedding Anniversary. Rev. A. Koerner gave a short address, followed by a sumptuous repast and the Arion Singing Club sang several songs to honor the couple.
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Alfred Henke
A. Koerner
Arion Singing Club
Adolf Hopf
Rusehe Couple Celebrates 26th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Albert Rusehe of Crab Apple welcomed relatives and friends on Saturday last as they marked their 26th wedding anniversary. Attendees reported a very pleasant time.
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Albert Rusehe
Fredericksburg Luncheon Club Meets With Austin Speaker
The Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce Luncheon Club holds its first meeting at the Nimitz Hotel on November 12 with Walter E. Long of the Austin Chamber of Commerce as main speaker. He will discuss Fredericksburg’s interests and the new agricultural contest by Austin groups. Lunch is 12 15 to 1 15. Members and prospects should notify John Metzger or George Barber by Wednesday noon. Plates for 28 are reserved.
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Fredericksburg
John Metzger
George Barber
Bail Reduced in Austin Appeals Court Ruling
The Austin American reports bail reductions on habeas corpus petitions. Neal Anglin alias Roy Day had bail cut from 600 dollars to 500. Manuel Castillo’s bail dropped from 1500 to 500. Anglin faces theft charges, Castillo on a liquor charge.
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Austin American
Criminal Appeals Court
Neal Anglin
Roy Day
Manuel Castillo
Norman Keller Takes Post at Central Drug Store
Mr. Norman Keller accepts a new job at the Central Drug Store. His appointment marks a staffing change with Keller assuming duties at the local pharmacy.
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Norman Keller
The
Central Drug Store
New York Buyers Association Opens Fredericksburg Turkey Dress Plant
Our readers take notice of the opening announcement for the Fredericksburg Branch turkey dressing plant of the New York Buyers Association. Mr. Edgar Ottmers and family Mrs. Fred Gold Mrs. Julius Gold Mr Ad Ottmers and family and Mr. Albert Ottmers and family motored to San Antonio last Saturday visiting relatives and friends and returned home Monday.
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Fredericksburg
New York Buyers Association
Edgar Ottmers
Fred. Gold
Julius Gold
Ad. Ottmers
Albert Ottmers
San Antonio
Local Merchants Leader Attends Dallas Convention
Mr. Max Wahrmund secretary of the local Retail Merchants Association attended the State Secretary's Convention in Dallas last week, representing the organization and likely discussing industry matters with peers.
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Max Wahrmund
Retail Merchants Association
Dallas
Fischer Family Returns Home After Visit at Store
Mr. Herman Fischer visited relatives at Fischer's Store last Sunday. Mrs. Fischer and baby, who had been visiting there, returned home with Mr. Fischer.
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Herman Fischer
Fischer
Mrs Beck Suffering Severe Stroke During Blanco Visit
While visiting the home of Richard Maier in Blanco on Monday evening, Mrs. Sly Beck suffered an apoplectic stroke. She had been in good health earlier, and the attack was sudden. her condition is reported as critically ill.
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Sly. Beck
Blanco
Richard Maier
Fredericksburg Chamber Directors Hold Flux of Projects
The Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce board approved forming a three member committee to raise funds for Harp er relief and Live Oak crossing repairs. They also formed a three member panel to assess Meusebach burial site preservation and memorial costs. A separate trio will study clock installation to cut fire rates. The secretary will seek Austin permit for a large Fredericksburg sign near the Colorado River bridge. George Fehlinger introduced as county agent. Lunch Club kickoff set for Thursday November 12 at 12 15.
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Fredericksburg
Colorado River
Armistice Day events at Fredericksburg High School
Armistice Day celebration set for Wednesday at 2 pm in the Fredericksburg High School auditorium with all county students and parents invited. An afternoon football game follows, and in the evening the Empire Theatre screens The Last Battalion a war picture.
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Fredericksburg High School
Empire Theatre
Grobe Visitors and Knoche Health Update
Mr and Mrs Harry Grobe of San Antonio visited last Sunday in town. Mrs Walter Knoche underwent a critical operation at the local hospital on Monday. well wishes are offered for her speedy recovery.
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Harry Grobe
San Antonio
Walter Knoche
Cotton Ginning Totals in Gillespie County by Oct 18
Mr Max Wahr mund reports 2167 bales of cotton ginned in Gillespie County through October 18, compared with 10455 bales by the same date last year.
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Max Wahrmund
Gillespie County
Remains of Mrs Minna Cordes Laid to Rest in City Cemetery
Mrs Minna Cordes nee Henke 85 years 6 months 19 days died at 12 30 Monday morning. Funeral conducted Tuesday afternoon by Rev A Koerner. Born April 15 1840 Westbraak Braun schweig Germany she came to Fredericksburg in 1857 with brother Henry Henke. Married Henry Cordes Sr 1859. he died 1875. They had six children two died in infancy son Charles died at nineteen. Survived by daughter Minna Mrs Fred Koennecke and Henry Cordes Jr plus son-in-law Fred Koennecke daughter-in-law Mrs Henry Cordes 17 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.
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Minna Cordes
Henke
City
A. Koerner
Cordes
Westbraak
Braunschweig
Germany
Fredericksburg
Henry Henke
Henry Cordes Sr
Charles
Henry Evers
Minna
Fred Koennecke
Henry Cordes Jr
Henry Cordes
Obituary of John Schaefer of New Braunfels Texas
John Schaefer died at his home in New Braunfels Texas on October 80th at age 74 years 3 months 10 days. He was born July 20 1851 in New Braunfels and lived there all his life. Survived by his wife one son Walter of Fredericksburg three grandchildren and many other relatives. Interment held in New Braunfels on November 1 conducted by Rev Morchineveg and the Sons of Herman.
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John Schaefer
Walter Schaefer
Our City
New Braunfels
Texas
Schaefer
Walter
Fredericksburg
Morchineveg
Herman
Moody man visits relatives in Fredericksburg area
Mr. August Holy of Moody Texas visited relatives at Fredericksburg for several days last week. Misses Ena Haster and Ruth Rice and Messrs Hilmar Salge and Arthur Barth spent Saturday and Sunday with Misses Puera and Aelfy Franz.
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August Holy
Moody
Texas
Fredericksburg
Ena Haster
Ruth Rice
Messrs
Hilmar Salge
Arthur Barth
Puera
Aelfy Franz
Visitors from Bandera Tour GilLespie County
Mr Otto Stein and family of Bandera visited GilLespie County during the early part of the week, staying for sightseeing and hospitality in the county seats.
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Otto Stein
Bandera
Gillespie County
Arthur Ressmann Visits Fredericksburg With Relatives
Mr. Arthur Ressmann spent a short time with relatives at Fredericksburg during this week, returning to his usual routines with memories of the outing.
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Arthur Ressmann
Fredericksburg
Arthur Giehliine Visiting Fredericksburg From Austin
Arthur Giehliine, student at St. Edward's College in Austin, was among visitors in Fredericksburg on Sunday.
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Arthur Giehliine
St. Edward’s College At
Austin
Fredericksburg
Notable Tidbits From Fredericksburg and Nearby
Mrs. John Knopp, long in San Antonio, returns to her Fredericksburg home. Mr. John B. Kroger of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is currently staying in Fredericksburg.
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John Knopp
San Antonio
Fredericksburg
John B. Kroger
Baton Rouge, la
Jewett Man Visits Relatives This Week
Mr. Richard Braeutigam of Jewett Texas visited his local relatives during the first part of this week.
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Richard Braeutigam
Jewett, Texas
Also Mentioned on This Page
Molberg
E. C. Hansen
Felix W. Maier
F. Brandes
F. A. Bracher
Zion’s Lutheran Church
Magdeburg
Frederick Brandes
Lina
Peter Roeder
R. Becker
Priddy
Doss and
Cherry Spring
K. Konzack
the Loan & Abstract CO
Fredericksburg, Texas
R. G. Strieglwa
A. P.C
Petsch
Robert Voigt
Albert Wiedenfeld
W. H. Schaefer
Central Drug CO
H. V. Heyland
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
San Angelo
George Fehlinger
Chamber of Commerce and Citizens
Dick Miller
Alfred P. C. Petsch
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