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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1929
Page
10
Blanco County News notes editor Miss Emilie Bushnell heads the Blanco County Section. Items for the section should be sent to her at Johnson City, Texas.
Dr. Fulcher of Blanco and many others from Cypress Mill Fredericksburg San Antonio Edna Henly Austin and Robstown visit or stay with relatives in Johnson City. Birth announced for Raymon Triece’s child. Local residents attend church and funerals with several families purchasing property and hosting guests.
Mr. and Mrs. John Bushnell and daughter Viola of Austin spent a few days with his mother Mrs. Susie Bushnell. They were joined by Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Ross and daughter of Robstown and Mr. and Mrs. Guy Ross and Mr. P. M. Ross of Blanco, who were guests of Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Ross and Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Leonard Sunday.
Herd Galloway aged 52 died Saturday morning at Dr Barnwells Sanitarium after injuring in a Thursday car accident. Born in Alabama he moved to Texas as a child and lived in Blanco County before settling in Austin. Survived by wife and parents Mac and Mrs Galloway, two brothers Herbert and Charlie, five sisters including Mrs Hudnall and Mrs Vernon Goar. Funeral at M E Church Sunday at 10 with Smithrick lodge, buried in Masonic cemetery. large turnout and many flowers.
Mr and Mrs Raymon Stubbs and children of Kingsville visit relatives here this week. O Walter Bindseil store building progresses toward completion. Mr and Mrs Taylor and Mr Lezell of Austin guest in Buck Kennedy home Sunday. Miss Louise Perry and Mr Maddox of Round Mountain visit Sunday. Orville Gresham leaves for Round Rock to work on highway. Mr and Mrs Roy Hardin of Cypress Mill visit Robert Gresham's home Sunday. Mr and Mrs T E Patton visit New Braunfels Thursday. Large crowd attends funeral service at Johnson City Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Fred Bremer were observed shopping in New Braunfels, with local onlookers noting their presence at several storefronts and interacting with shop staff during a quiet afternoon outing.
The Johnson City basketball team visited Blanco for a season opener coad game. Blanco won by a large margin, showcasing early-season form and team chemistry.
C D Spelee of Clay County began topping and budding 145 acres of native pecan trees in 1918. Since 1925 he has sold 17400 pounds of improved pecans, marking a significant long term farming effort.
Range, which sold its municipal light plant to Central Power & Light Co, will use part of the 85000 dollars to retire bonds and dedicate the rest to civic improvements including a new city hall and a fire station.
Texas tops the nation in railroad mileage at 16,429.43 miles, with more construction under way than any other state and expected gains of several hundred miles within the coming year. Illinois follows with 12,004.17 miles and Pennsylvania with 11,261,095.
The Gulf Refining Co plant near completion in Sweetwater will use 2,400 horsepower in daily electric current, about twice the city’s total consumption. The United Gypsum Co plant at Sweetwater has abandoned its steam and gas engine power source in favor of electricity as a cheaper option.
Center Point Texas October 6 funeral services were held for W M Garrett 61 at the Methodist Church. Born in 1868 in South Carolina he moved to Texas in 1900 and became a noted truck gardener helping with agricultural experiments and plant propagation. Survived by widow Willie Hodges three sons Othello three daughters Addie Lee Myra Bettie Julia Maxine and one brother Oscar Garrett of Liano.
Mrs. Elmer Dale improves after illness while Elsa Patterson spent weekend with daughter in New Braunfels. Visitors from Round Rock Marble Falls and Orbstown attend events. Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Ross host relatives. P T A meets in school with a nice program and refreshments. A J Wagner and August Weber purchase a lot of the burned W F Moore site and plan a new store starting Monday.
Classified blurb advertises Star Garage used cars at bargain prices with emphasis on steady deals and quick sales. The note highlights a standard subscription offer and urges reader attention to the sales display.
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