School Auxiliary Sets Purchase of Lots for Playground
Members of the Public School Auxiliary met in the high school library to finalize terms for buying three north of campus lots to complete the rectangular grounds and expand playground space. They also approved spending 100 to supply primary and grammar grades and voted to continue health crusade work. The group moved the meeting date to the first Thursday each month and scheduled a program for National Congress of Mothers Day on October 19.
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National Congress of Mothers
County Agent Miller and Barnes Visit Alpine
R. S. Miller our County Agent and G. W. Barnes made a business trip to Alpine in the early part of the week.
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R. S. Miller
G. W. Barnes
Alpine
Milton Gold Delays Return With Wife Still Hospitalized
Milton Gold returned Sunday from San Antonio where he spent the weekend with Mrs Gold who is recovering from an appendicitis operation at Santa Rosa Hospital. Doctors advised keeping her for another week. She is getting along fine.
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Kerrville Mountain Sun
Milton Gold
San Antonio
Enchanted Rock Road Work Improves Road Condition
Six men from Enchanted Rock and three from Fredericksburg spent last Saturday repairing the north end of Enchanted Rock road. The Fredricksburg Chamber of Commerce bore the expense. Nine automobiles from here and one from Austin were seen at Enchanted Rock last Sunday as the number of visitors grows with cooler weather.
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Enchanted Rock
Fredericksburg
John Heep
Otto Henke
D. A. Riley
Chas. Welgehausen
Louis Welgehausen
Tom Ratliff
Reeh Zenner Wed In St. Marys Ceremony
Miss Olga Zenner and Walter Reeh tied vows Tuesday morning before Father Gerlach at St. Marys Church. Attendants were Auguste Reeh Ella Fiedler Edgar Moses and John Zenner. They will live at Spring Creek where Mr Reed farms and ranches.
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Olga Zenner
Walter Reeh
Father Gerlach
St. Mary’s Church
Auguste Reeh
Ella Fiedler
Edgar Moses
John Zenner
Willie Zenner
Adolf Reed
Spring Creek
Mr. Reed
Rev. W. Wolf of Harper Calls at Our Office
The Rev. W. Wolf of Harper visited our office as a pleasant caller on Thursday of this week.
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W. Wolf
Harper
Family returns from New York to resume business
Mr Temple D. Smith and family have just returned from New York where they spent the summer. The note urges local businesses to advertise on a solid business basis to stay in business.
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Temple D. Smith
New York
Local notes on hires and travels in the region
Mr Walter Hollmig accepted a position at Juenke and Schoenwolf. Dr P Stammer left for Victoria Texas to practice medicine. Mr and Mrs August Zinke returned from Colorado where they spent the summer.
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Walter Hollmig
Juenke & Schoenewolf
P. Stammer
Victoria
Texas
Mrs
August Zinke
Colorado
Local Auto Trade Figures and Training Updates
Mr. Max Weirich takes a mechanic post at Fredericksburg Motor Co. Clifford Fehrenbach attends the Chevrolet Auto School in Dallas.
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Max Weirich
The
Fredericksburg Motor Co
Cliford Fehrenbach
Chevrolet Auto School
Dallas
Prominent local visitors noted and birthday celebration
Mr Emil Wehmeyer of San Antonio visited our burg last Monday. On Saturday night Mr Karl Sagebiel celebrated his 80th birthday among relatives neighbors and friends.
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Emil Wehmeyer
San Antonio
Karl Sagebiel
Hohmann and Kothe Celebrate Church Wedding
Miss Hetty Kothe daughter of A W Kothe of Cherry Spring and Mr Henry Hohmann were married at Holy Ghost Church last Tuesday morning in a ceremony conducted by Rev A Koerner. The couple will reside on the Eckert ranch area with groom Wm Hohmann and his wife. Relatives and friends attended and later celebrated at the bride’s home.
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Holy Ghost Church
Hetty Kothe
A. W. Kothe
Cherry Spring
Henry Hohmann
A. Koerner
Hermine Wilke
Auguste Hohmann
Carl Hohmann
Adolf Kothe Jr
Wm. Hohmann
Eckert
Car Stolen From San Antonio Carnival Guest
Eddie Apelt and family attended a city carnival by the Herman Sons Lodges of San Antonio when his car, left on the street, was stolen. Police searched about four hours and recovered the vehicle near the city limits. The car was stripped of tires tubes and other parts, causing over 100 dollars in loss.
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Eddie Apelt
Herman Son’s Lodges
San Antonio
Apelt
Mellendorfs Entertain Mr Murphy of Stephenville
Mr and Mrs Albert Mellendorf hosted Mr William Murphy of Stephenville Texas as their guest toward the end of the week.
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Albert Mellendorf
Wm. Murphy
Stephenville
Texas
Grobe Returns Home From Fredericksburg Visit
After weeks with relatives and friends at Fredericksburg Miss Elsie Grobe left for her home in San Antonio.
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Fredericksburg
Elsie Grobe
San Antonio
Klaerner Family Pleasure Trip To Alamo City
Mr and Mrs Felix Klaerner and their babies traveled to the Alamo city for a leisure visit and spent time with relatives during the outing.
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Felix Klaerner
Alamo City
Women Visit Relatives in Menard Area
Mrs Walter Schaefer, Mrs Emil Riley, and Mrs Meta Real with baby spend the weekend with relatives in Menard.
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Walter Schaefer
Emil Riley
Meta Real
Baby
Menard
Mr Alfred Weber and Wife Visit Fredericksburg Relatives
Mr Alfred Weber and his wife of Llano are visiting relatives in Fredericksburg, staying with relatives and touring local sites.
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Alfred Weber
Llano
Fredericksburg
Local visitors charm city families in San Antonio and Helotes
Miss Leola Patton visits Judge Anton Moursand in San Antonio. Mr Theodore Crenwelge and Raymond Merfelds of Helotes visit the Charles and Max Henke families in our city.
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U 7
Leola Patton
Anton Moursand
San Antonio
Theodore Crenwelge
Raymond Merfelds
Helotes
Charles and
Max Henke
Our City
Fredericksburg Claims Texas Lowest City Tax Rate
Fredericksburg holds the lowest tax rate for a city its size in Texas. State tax 77 cents, county 60, independent school district 43, and road district 40 cents. No city tax due to unincorporated status. Average property valuation under 95 percent. Officials say Llano county also low, with Fredericksburg-Gillespie County planning improvements while maintaining the low rate.
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Fredericksburg
Texas
Chamber of Commers
Alb. Klett
Independent
Llano
Gillespie County
Barber
The
Chamber of Commerce
Switchboard Arrival Signals Local Exchange Upgrade
Mr. Milliger of United Telephone Co announces the long awaited switchboard for the local exchange has arrived and will be in operation by January 1. New telephone directories will also go to press by that date.
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Milliger
United Telephone Co
Mr and Mrs Eddy Loth Move to Fredericksburg
Mr and Mrs Eddy Loth of San Antonio have relocated to Fredericksburg, settling in with their family and starting anew in the Hill Country town.
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Eddy Loth
San Antonio
Fredericksburg
Mrs Max Joseph Hosts Birthday Gathering Monday
Mrs Max Joseph entertained a number of friends last Monday afternoon in honor of her birthday anniversary.
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Max Joseph
Funeral for 88YearOld Joseph Spenrath Held in Comfort
Mr Joseph Spenrath of Comfort died Monday at the home of Mr and Mrs Alfred Doebbler aged 88 years He was laid to rest Wednesday morning at Comfort with local mourners noting his long life and community ties.
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Joseph Spenrath
Comfort
Alfred Doebbler
Metz couple at Austin with friends and relatives
Mr John and Miss Ella Metzger spent the weekend at Austin enjoying time with friends and relatives.
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John
Ella Metzger
Austin
Miss Aelfy Franz Joins L. E. Hirsch Store Sales Team
Miss Aelfy Franz has accepted a position as a saleslady at the L. E. Hirsch store, confirmed by the retailer.
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Aelfy Franz
L. E. Hirsch
Mrs Heep Visits Llano Friends This Week
Ta Mrs Jacob Heep is visiting friends at Llano this week.
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Jacob Heep
Llano
Miss Zula Mae Hill Weds J F Arnold in Memphis
Word has been received of the marriage of Miss Zula Mae Hill formerly of Fredericksburg to Mr J F Arnold at Memphis Tennessee. Misses Anna and Alvina Gold and Mr and Mrs Aug Welgehausen and daughter Paula motored to San Antonio last Sunday.
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Zula Mae Hill
Fredericksburg
J. F. Arnold
Memphis, Tenn
Anna
Alvina Gold
Aug. Welgehausen
Paula
San Antonio
Mr Emil Wiesemann Visits Austin for Mother Return
Mr Emil Wiesemann traveled through Fredericksburg on Wednesday en route to Austin to retrieve his mother who had been visiting there for some time.
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Emil Wiesemann
Fredericksburg
Austin
Birthday Surprise For William Schroeder Junior
On Tuesday night friends surprised William Schroeder junior for his birthday, marking a cheerful social moment. The gathering showcased local camaraderie and celebratory tradition among classmates and neighbors.
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William Schroeder
Emil Schandua Eyes Operation Returns From San Antonio
Emil Schandua traveled from San Antonio where a specialist performed eye surgery. The report states the operation was successful and anticipate his quick return to work.
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Emil Schandua
San Antonio
Emil
Fredericksburg Chamber Plans Radio Broadcast Program
The Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce outlined a WOAT broadcast for Sunday night October 25 featuring a Melody Mixers 20 minute act a seven minute Fredericksburg and Gillespie County boost and a 30 minute Fredericksburg band concert from 9 30 to 10 30 PM The orchestra and band members receive meals and free transport The plan is praised as a top publicity stunt The Express will carry orchestra and band pictures on October 18 The directors also scheduled a luncheon for West Texas Chamber of Commerce President Lee on October 19 and set the next quarterly meeting for October 15 with many important items to be presented.
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Chamber of Commerce
Fredericksburg
WOAT
San Antonio
Chamber of Commercce
The
Express
Lee
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
Fredericksburg Visitor Mr. Benno Kleek Lounges With Friends
Mr. Benno Kleek spent last Sunday visiting friends in Fredericksburg, sharing time with local residents and catching up on hometown ties.
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Benno Kleek
Fredericksburg
Miss Olga Sauer Leaves Doss for Austin Visit
Miss Olga Sauer of Doss departed Monday for Austin where she will stay with relatives and friends for an undetermined period.
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Olga Sauer of
Doss
Austin
Rusenbergs Visit Relatives in San Antonio
Mr and Mrs Louis Rusenberg er are visiting relatives and friends in San Antonio.
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Louis Rusenberger
San Antonio
Banks to Close On Columbus Day Observed In City
On October 12 Columbus Day banks will be closed. Mr and Mrs Henry Rusenberger visited with friends at Boerne Sunday.
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Henry Rusenberger
Kneese and Bode Travel to New Mexico on Business
Messrs. Otto Kneese and P. J. Bode have left for New Mexico to conduct business affairs and visit potential opportunities in the region.
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Messrs
Otto Kneese
P. 9
Bode
New Mexico
Mr and Mrs Felix Dye Guests of Miss Aelfy Franz
Mr and Mrs Felix Dye of San Antonio were the guests of Miss Aelfy Franz last Sunday.
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Felix Dye
San Antonio
Aelfy Franz
Ottmers and Olfers families visit relatives in San Antonio
Messrs. Alfred Ottmers and Rudolpf Olfers and their families visited relatives in San Antonio on last Sunday.
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Alfred Ottmers
Rudolpf Olfers
San Antonio
County display of six ears shows crop potential
Mr. Miller the county agent brought six ears of maize and hygaria grown on John Manor’s farm. The crops were displayed in the office show window to demonstrate to farmers how well these crops will grow in the county.
Fredericksburg Song Contest Seeks Official Tune
The Fredericksburg chamber offers ten dollars for the best snappy song set to a popular tune. Any Gillespie County resident may enter multiple songs before October 21. The winning entry becomes the official song for civic events and booster trips with a selection committee chaired by E. H. Riley Felix G. Stehling and R. S. Klett.
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Chamber of Commerce
Fredericksburg
Gillespie County
George Barber
E. H. Riley
Felix G. Stehling
R. S. Klett
Washington Senators and Pirates Split World Series Games
The World Series opener gave the Washington Senators a 4 to 1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Pirates then won the next game 3 to 2. Friday’s game was postponed due to bad weather.
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Washington Senators
Pittsburg Pirates
Washington
Pirates
Miss Dora Weber Visits Mrs Reagan in Cisco
Miss Dora Weber returns after a three week visit to Mrs. John Reagan at Cisco and Grand Saline.
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Dora Weber
John Reagan
Cisco
Grand Saline
Beef cattle specialist visits A&M office Friday
Mr. G. W. Barnes, beef cattle specialist of the A. & M., was a pleasant caller at our office on Friday of this week.
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G. W. Barnes
The
Choir Plans Sacred Concert At Methodist Church South
The Methodist Episcopal Church South choir prepares for a sacred concert in November under the direction of Mr. Hermann Hahn.
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The
Methodist Episcopal Church South
Hermann Hahn
Pontifical College Representative Visits Fredericksburg
George H. Pinard, representing the Pontificial College in Columbus Ohio, is in the city to canvass Marys parish for two weekly publications the Josephinum Weekly and the Ohio Waisenfreund. He stays with the John Stehling family.
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George H. Pinard
Pontificial College
Columbus
Ohio
Mary’s Parish
Josephinium Weekly
Ohio Waisenfreund
Mr. Pinard
John Stehling
Fredericksburg
Butcher Opens Sausage Annex with German Sausage Maker
Mr W R Petermans completes a rear annex for sausage production. He engages Felix Somers from Germany to run the new sausage department.
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W. R. Petermans
Felix Somers
Germany
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Enchanted Rock Road
Reeh
the Loan & Abstract CO
Fredericksburg, Texas
R. G. Striegl
A.P.C. Petsch
Hohmann — Kothe
W. H. Schaefer
Central Drug CO
H. V. Heyland
Broadcasting Field
Felix W. Maier
Alfred P. C. Petsch
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