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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1926
Page
10
Mr and Mrs Louie Dantz of Millers Creek were in Austin Thursday. Mr and Mrs A P Box left Wednesday for Katemney where he will teach school.
Mrs Ed Hyat and children return to Blanco after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Zeak Maenat. Mr Max Ebeling of Round Mountain and Mr Jessie Stewart of Sandy shop in Johnson City. Mr W E Withers in Austin. Mr John Graham returns to California after a Johnson City stay. Al Young Cypress Mills visits Thursday. Montague in Johnson City buying mohair. Frantzen Big Flat visits Sunday. J P Scott and children return to Austin after visiting relatives.
Selena Mayfield entertained many local youths at her home on Friday night. Attendees report an enjoyable time and pleasant evening.
A social gathering hosted by Mr and Mrs Chas Stevenson last Saturday night attracted a good turnout with attendees reporting an enjoyable time.
Messrs Floyd Moore Gordon Trainer and Mr Smith of Blanco attended the party in Johnson City Saturday evening.
Miss Thelma Sharp of Round Mountain spent Sunday in Johnson city visiting relatives and friends. Laine! Mrs. J. R. Kelly of Henry visited at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Kelly of this place Thursday of last week. Edwin Dollahue who was operated on last week is getting along nicely.
Albert Lendig of Toehead was in Johnson City on Friday for unclear reasons with local observers noting his visit to town.
Mr and Mrs Rudolph Thurst on and their young daughter Edith were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs N E Lester.
Mr. C. C. and W. P. Smith of Walnut community attended the quarterly conference at Johnson City Methodist church Saturday. Mr. A. J. Sharp of Round Mountain and Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Haynes and daughter Margaret of Walnut community attended the quarterly meeting here Sunday.
Mrs. Ruth Baines departed Thursday to Wichita Falls to spend the winter with Mr and Mrs Huffman Baines.
Mr. George Lester of Cypress Mills traveled through Johnson City on Monday to take his daughter to Temple for an operation.
Round Mountain residents Mrs Han Smith and Mrs Roy Hardin visited Judge and Mrs William Martiny on Sunday, sharing greetings and a social call.
Mr. T. A. Boozer of Round Mountain was in town Friday of last week.
Mrs. B. J. Stubbs returned from a visit to her daughter Mrs. Geo. Lester Jr. at Cypress Mills. Mrs. Fionia Sharp and her daughter Thelma of Round Mountain went to Austin Friday.
Mrs Raymond Casparis returns from Albert after visiting her mother Mrs John Kilborn. Willie Crider and sister Mrs Chas Buckner spent Monday in Austin. Mr J W Wonsley of Kingsbury visits relatives in Johnson City this week. Mrs Annie Cage and daughter Zula with Mrs T E Patton and children of Blanco visit Mrs T J Durham Wednesday. Mrs Lee Redford, visiting Mrs A N Felps of Millers Creek, has returned to Cypress Mills.
Mrs. Joe Buckner and her daughters Rebekah and Bessie Joe of Blanco visited Mrs. E. H. Johnson. Mrs. Arthur Ross and Emmett Porter of Robstown called on Mrs. E. P. Ross. Zora Saragtinn returned to Harper after visiting Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Maddox. Daymon Sharp was in town with his hurt son taken to a local physician.
Miss Bertha Kennedy left Sunday for Round Mountain to teach this term. Mr. and Mrs. Will Whiteilian of Cypress Mills were business visitors in Johnson City Friday. Mrs. 8 E. Johnson and children visited Austin last Thursday. Miss Lula Stribling of Austin is visiting her sister Mrs. Jimmie Yett.
Ms Atehionon left Sunday for Austin with Blanco County exhibits for the State Exposition. Mrs Alvey Hunnicutt and child ren of Round Mountain joined by Mrs W E Stevenson of Johnson City. Ben Crider and Lyndon Johnson weekend in Luling visiting friends. Clara Dollahue of Johnson City departs for Mount Glen to teach. Pentecostal services in Sandy drew Gammack family Buckner Gypson Waller Shugart and Bushnell. Johnson City High School opened Monday with Judge Martin Rev Clark and Judge Martin addressing 115 students and five teachers.
Monday chapel was conducted by Miss Hawkins pupils. The kindergarten program by Hicksville high school students impressed observers. Attend each Monday to see teachers in turn: first Mrs Felps, second Miss Hawkins, third Mrs Cox, fourth Miss Sammy and Mrs Schoefield.
The J C P T A met Monday morning to reorganize for active years of work. Elected officers include Mrs A Moursand as President Mrs R L Green Lee as Vice President Mrs Sid Stevenson as Pianist Mrs Chas Stevenson as Reporter and Mrs Ss E Johnson as Chairman of Entertainment Committee.
Miss Ruth Hunnicutt began her school week at Herwig on Monday and Mr Cecil Redford started his school term on Monday at Sandy.
Brother Peck of Austin preached at the Christian Church in Johnson City on Sunday in Brother Ashmore's place.
The Presiding Elder Rev. E. A Hunter of Lampasas led the fourth quarterly conference at the Methodist church in Johnson City across Saturday and Sunday.
Mrs. Richard Arrington and daughter Mabel spent the weekend in Albert and were guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Tanner. Miss Inez Gliddon visited Albert on Saturday and Sunday. Mr. Davison of New Braunfels was a business visitor in Johnson City this week.
Bufford Stevenson, a Texas Commercial College of San Antonio student, is at home visiting his parents during a break from classes.
Mr. and Mrs. George Lester of Cypress Mills shopped in Jackson City Wednesday. Mr. J. R. Hunnicutt and daughter Ruth visited Fredericksburg Thursday. Mrs. Hans Boecking and children spent Friday shopping in Austin.
Mr. N. T. Stubbs of Mexia is in Johnson City visiting relatives and friends this week.
Albert Stevenson of Johnson City has purchased a new International truck, expanding his fleet and signaling ongoing local commerce in automotive sales.
Mr. Alfred Davis from Johnson City visited Blanco on Saturday. Miss Carrie Peery and Mrs. Susie Crider of Ranger are guests of Mr. and Mrs. G. T. Bryan while visiting Johnson City.
Mr. E. P. Ross and Mr. W. E. Withers traveled from Marble Falls to ship mohair and then to Llano to purchase a car load of mohair.
Mr and Mrs FE A Johnson have returned from a short visit with relatives and friends in San Antonio.
Mr and Mrs J D Kinney of Johnson City spent last weekend in Austin visiting relatives and enjoying time with family.
Mr. Herman Glass of Round Mountain was a business visitor in Johnson City on Thursday of this week.
Ex-Officio County Superintendent Wm. Martiny reports Blanco County scholastic population at 956 for the year with a per pupil apportionment of 12.27 dollars. Distribution spans 30 school districts with detailed figures.
The Christian Church ladies hosted members of the Methodist and Baptist societies at Mrs John D Kinney s home on Wednesday. A program inspired participation and Mrs Redford proposed a December bazaar to be held by all three groups each Saturday. Refreshments of cream and cake were served.
The local column notes Grandpa Spaulding is listed as ill this week, with no further details on his condition or recovery timeline.
Mr Wid Hardin, long based in Oklahoma, has returned to his residence in Blow Out, marking a homecoming noted in local notices.
Mr. and Mrs. Cleveland Kinney of Austin spent last weekend in Johnson City visiting relatives and catching up with family.
Mr Sterling Cage was a pleasant visitor in Johnson City Sunday evening.
Mr and Mrs G A Cammack of Johnson City were shopping in Austin last Saturday. Local outing highlights a pair visiting the capital city for errands and leisure.
Mr. Jeff Wensley has come back to Fort Worth following a brief visit with family and friends.
The Home Missionary Society met with twelve members present. They planned a Sunday egg offering for Oct 3 to fund church upkeep. Two new members enrolled as they call for more joiners. Plans to improve the parsonage and a bazaar coordinated with neighboring churches were set. Visitors Ernst Bauerler and Oscar Rosa were noted, while Truman Fawcett left for a Dallas medical course.
Mr Emil Tanner of Albert visited Johnson City on Thursday. Sterling Price of Stonewall visits Blanco relatives. Charlie Williamson and son Doyle of San Marcos join Johnson City guests Mr and Mrs John Stevenson.
Mr and Mrs Rob Crider of Johnson City visit San Antonio this week. Mr J N Crider and son Rob travel to Fredericksburg for business on Friday. Mrs Jesse Stewart and child ren from Sandy shop in Johnson City Saturday.
Mr. Horace Wagner of Mason visits Blanco while staying with Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Wagner and Mrs. Lee Brown as guests.
A ball game Sunday afternoon at Ilye baseball grounds ended with Hye ahead 11 to 4 over Cain City. Hye opened strong in the early innings and maintained the lead through the middle and late frames. Cain City showed moments of fight but could not close the gap.
The Austin American reports Blanco County won first place in County Exhibits at the Texas Exposition with 807 points. Lamb County is second with 782 points, Travis County third with 700, and Lee County fourth with 442.
Mr Wid Hardin of Blow Out purchases a Chevrolet touring car. Dayton Casparis has returned home from three months in California to resume school.
Mr. Harold Withers spent the week end in Austin visiting relatives and friends.
The Blanco P T A met Saturday afternoon to plan the yearbook and select characters for the 13th line play. Vivian Crossley of Blanco teaches at the Buffalo school near Johnson City this term. Johnie Krause, employed at New Braunfels, visited Blanco this weekend. Mr T E Patton and Mr Fred Bremer of Blanco were business visitors in Cypress Mills Monday. Mr J O Tanner left Sunday for Arizona to visit relatives. Morris Ruby of Edenburg visits Blanco and stays with Mrs Allan. Mrs Lee Brown, injured in a wreck, is improving.
Miss Pearl Hensley of Blanco departed for Cranes Mill School, taking a journey that marks her move to continued studies away from home.
Mrs Ed Hyatt of near Blanco visits Johnson City and stays with her parents Mr and Mrs Zeke McNatt. Mr Emil and Charlie Klett of Johnson City were business visitors in Fredericksburg on Monday.
Mr and Mrs Charlie Bruckner of Mason visit Johnson City to see relatives while Scott Klett departs Monday with a herd of cattle bound for the Austin Market.
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