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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1926
Page
9
Regular meetings of the Ladies Aid Society at the Christian church and the Ladies Home Missionary Society at the Methodist church were held. Names of visitors and travelers appear across Johnson City, Round Mountain, Blanco, Brady, Marble Falls, and Austin with several residents relocating to new homes.
Mr. D. A. Crider and family relocate to the Read place near Johnson City. Miss Elsie Duecker of near Fredericksburg stays in Johnson City with Mrs. Walter Reichenau who underwent surgery at Barnwell sanitarium.
Mr and Mrs E P Ross spent Wednesday in Austin visiting their daughter Kittie Clyde who attends the University and to attend the State Exposition. The Johnson City High School bar supper and candy sale on Saturday October 9 drew many young people and patrons. Proceeds totaled 13.40. Dayton Casparis returned to Texas by train from California October 1 and appeared Thursday morning at the old Johnson City High School where he was welcomed back as a good student and energetic athlete.
Mr. Alvin Keller was in town on Thursday. Many of the Hye youths attended a dance in Cain City. Mrs. Stribbling of Round Mountain and her California daughters are visiting Mrs. Albert Moursund this week.
Mrs Walter Reichenau of near Fredericksburg underwent an operation at the Barnwell Sanitarium Wednesday morning. Mr Tom Johnson was a business visitor in San Antonio on Monday of this week.
Mr J F Barnwell was taken to the sanitarium at Kerrville Sunday. Mrs Hugo Weirich of Rocky underwent an operation at the Barnwell Sanitarium Monday morning and is recovering speed ily. Mr Bruns collector for Willow City Telephone Co is in Blanco County collecting this week. Mr and Mrs Lonnie Hardin and daughter Nickelette attend the State Fair at Ausin this week.
Miss Louise Casparis spent a few days in Austin this week shopping and visiting relatives. Mr Chas Klett of Johnson City spent the week in San Antonio visiting relatives and friends.
Mr and Mrs Garland Hunni Cutts who have resided in Sandy for some time have departed to establish a home in Odessa.
Rev. J. H. Clark and family from Johnson City spent Monday in Fredericksburg for shopping. A farewell party for Mr and Mrs Garland Hunnicut at the home of Mr Tutner Stover of Sandy Wednesday evening was enjoyed by all attendees. Mr John Wall of Austin visited relatives in Blanco and Johnson over the weekend.
A. L. Eckhardt purchased the Ervin Oehler place on Rocky Creek and will merge it with his own property. The combined holdings will form an ideal small ranch and farm, while many youngsters attended a dance at Burg's hall in Stonewall Sunday evening.
Johnson City State Bank convenes community meetings at Johnson City Hye and Sandy on the 14th 15th and 16th of this month to discuss distributing dairy cows the bank is purchasing for local farmers hoping to start dairy farming in the area.
A twelve year old girl Margaret Patton of Blanco entertained several friends with a birthday party last Saturday. She received twenty four presents. Games were played and refreshments were served. Everyone enjoyed the afternoon.
Blanco High School opened Monday morning October 11 with large attendance from patrons and students. Rev H H Washington of the Methodist church and P T Brigham spoke. The faculty includes P N Fulcher Superintendent HL Haas Principal Miss Mary Kirkpatrick Mason Miss Sarah Kirkpatrick Mason and Mrs Elmer Dale Blanco. Conditions suggest a successful term ahead.
The Round Mountain School opened Monday morning October 7 with an enrollment of 38. The faculty for this year are Miss Bertha Kennedy of Johnson City and Velma Barkier of Willow City. They aim for a highly successful term. Local residents include Tick Inspector Mr David son of New Braunfels visiting county sections.
Mrs W G Kinney and son Billy G F Austin visit relatives in Johnson City while Mildred Martiny and Ray Bryan spend the weekend in San Antonio. Mr and Mrs W W Dolahue travel to Austin, and Cleveland Kinney with their parents visit in Johnson City. Nugent Cox of Cox Bros Motor Co and Mr Fuchs of Cypress Mills return from Houston driving a new Ford truck and Ford roadster.
Blanco County showcased its bounty at the Exposition in Austin earning a blue ribbon and $100 for the county display. Johnson City farmers Richard Klappenbach and Marlin Dolahue won prizes for top corn entries at the Guadalupe County fair. W W Dol lahue of Johnson City was named banner farmer of Blanco and Travis Counties, winning $250 in central Texas. The piece urges local pride and diversification in farming and livestock to lead rather than follow.
Miller Creek School opened Monday morning October 11 with 26 students. Miss Louise Casparis of Johnson City is the teacher for the year. Bufford Stevenson and Clinton Elms, TC attendees in Johnson City, visited Mr. Hilmar Klappenbach and installed a radio at W E Stevensons' Grocery and Feed Store. Mrs. Sid Stevenson came to town from the ranch Saturday morning.
Thirty thousand pounds of Blanco County mohair were shipped to Lampasas by Jesse Odiorne. He plans another Lampasas shipment as the section boosts ranching and mohair and wool sales. The balance remains in Johnson City warehouses. A sale is set for the 14th with prices expected to match recent West Texas lots.
The Rocky school opened Monday morning October 11 for another term with Miss Kathryn Brown of Blanco as teacher. A large attendance was noted though some pupils were still picking cotton. Mr. Willie Lindig and family spent Sunday at the home of Mr. Aug Immel. Mrs. Clarence Bates of Rocky has been very ill this week.
Mrs Aug Franzen of Fredericksburg visited Rocky area residents and neighbors during her trip. She toured local homes and shared greetings with families in the community.
Mr. Willie Lindig was a visitor at Fredericksburg Friday of.
Mr. Benno Prochnow of Blanco spent Sunday visiting Mr. Otto Uecker.
Report mentions minimal grain planting due to dry weather. Aug Uecker recovered his mother's engagement ring after twenty five years. Mrs Alfred Weirich underwent an operation and is recovering well, with her daughter also improving after a prior operation.
A. J. Wagner of Blanco has been a business visitor at Rocky Community recently, meeting local partners and observing current operations.
Mr. Earnest Klappenbach visited Hye last week, staying as a guest and touring local sites. He shared time with residents and viewed nearby attractions during the visit.
Attendees from Rocky report a good time at the Stonewall dance with lively music and friends enjoying the evening. Participants note the event was well organized and crowds danced, mingled, and shared smiles throughout.
Mr Richard Beekmann of Millers Creek spent Sunday with the young people of Rocky, sharing time and fellowship during a community gathering.
Ray Smith visited Austin last week for business meetings with local firms. He met with executives at several companies to discuss collaborations and potential projects in the region.
An average of eight acres yields one bale of cotton in this community, indicating smaller field plots and lower production per unit area than national norms.
The Baptist Ladies held their regular meeting Monday afternoon at the home of Mrs N E Lester. Mr Aug Ueeker and family visited Mrs Prochnow of Blanco Sunday. Mrs Prochnow has been suffering with blood poison on her arm but is recovering.
Vic M. Werner the County Treasurer purchased a new Ford roadster from Cox Bros. Motor Co.
The War Department announced it will select seven future generals from Texas. Cadets will begin at West Point next July with March entrance exams. Each designation will come from a specific Congressman Barbury Summers Briggs Garrett Mansfred Hudspeth and Jones. Eligible are Texans ages 17 to 21 on March 1 1927 who live in the designer's district. Cadets receive education pay and commissioning as second lieutenants after graduation.
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