Fredericksburg Chamber Report Covers 1925 Finances and Goals
The Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce reports July 1 to October 15 1925 finances showing improved condition with deposits of 1766.96 and overdraft 2628.00. It lists dues paid 989.64 and outlines objectives including street lights water works sewer system highway building and park improvements. After November 23 1925 the Austin Fredericksburg mail route may be taken over by the government.
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Fredericksburg
Chamber of Commerce
Austin- Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg Hill Billies Roll Over Comfort 52 to 0
The Fredericksburg Hill Billies crushed Comfort High 52 0 with eight touchdowns and field points. Bergman stood out for Comfort but the Hill Billies’ well oiled machine overwhelmed the opposition. Next up they meet Lampasas Hi Badgers in Lampasas, a three time district champion, a tough test for the locals. Also note the Mission Festival at Evangelical Church next Sunday and Miss Clara Kronkosky visiting from Boerne.
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Fredericksburg Hill
Two Prisoners Escape From Fredericksburg Jail
Alarm at the Fredericksburg county jail at 1 am alerted officers to two inmates after two more prisoners, August Tatsch and Aurelio Vega, escaped by sawing through steel bars and using a tied blanket to drop to the ground. Bloodhounds were sent from San Antonio to aid, with hope of recapture.
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Fredericksburg
Roy Day
Manuel Castillo
August Tatsch
Aurelio Vega
Alfred Klaerner
San Antonio
Chamber of Commerce Seeks Member Help and Budget Details
The document lists annual and monthly expenses including 150 dollars yearly maintenance, 25 dollars monthly for the park keeper, 410 dollars wire rental and about 8 dollars for messenger service. Plans aim to retain Western Union with minimal cost. The secretary lacks an assistant and invites member visits and suggestions. George D. Barber signs as Secretary-Treasurer urging cooperation.
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Chamber of Commerce
Western Union
Fredericksburg Deanery Conference review
The semi annual Fredericksburg territory examination met Wednesday with Very Rev. Henry Gerlach hosting and moderating. Attendees included Rev. Jos Dwan visiting from Ireland and fellow priests who discussed boundary lines educational provisions and synodal regulations as they prepared topics for the next meeting.
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Fredericksburg
Henry Gerlach
Father Gerlach
San Antonio
Texas
Jos. Dwan
Junction
Ireland
Emeral Isle
Connecticut
Delaware
Dean Gerlach
A. Heuchemer
J. Rainville
Boivin
D. M. L Liturey
Re. H. M. W Kemper
Local artist Biggers wins three first prizes
Fredericksburg artist Mrs. N. L. Biggers earns first prize at the Boerne Fair for Jab Apple Blossoms still life. At the Lubbock District Fair she wins two first prizes for A Yellow Bowl of Crab Apple Blossoms and An Old Broken Dam near Waring. At the Germania Mutual Aid Fire Assn meeting Harry Reichenau and Max Beckmann are admitted as members.
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N. L. Biggers
Fredericksburg
Lubbock District
Germania Mutual Aid Fire Assn
Messrs
Harry Reichenau
Max Beckmann
Association
Death of Anna Frida Gold at age thirteen
Anna Frida Gold daughter of Mr and Mrs Gus Gold died at 9 30 am October 10 at the family home after a long illness. She leaves parents grandparents four sisters and two brothers. two sisters and three brothers preceded her in death. Funeral was held Sunday at 4 pm in City Cemetery with Rev K Konzack officiating.
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Anna Frida
Gus. Gold
K. Konzack
Local Luncheon Club Formed by Fredericksburg Chamber
At the quarterly Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce meeting last Thursday night a Luncheon Club was organized and committees appointed to draft a constitution by laws and arrange related matters. The group aims to foster harmony among residents and discuss county issues with monthly noon meetings.
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Fredericksburg
Gillespie County
Death of J. H. Sherlock at Eckert
J H Sherlock died at his Eckert home on October 5 1925 aged 81 years 9 months 17 days. He married Sarah Allison in 1880 and leaves nine children with four sons and three daughters surviving. Funeral services were held at Eckert cemetery with Rev Billings officiating.
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Mr. Sherlock
Eckert
Sarah Allison
Bride Selma Heimann Weds Mr. M. Spenrath at Comfort
Miss Selma Heimann married Mr. M. Spenrath of Comfort in a Saturday ceremony after a Friday night surprise party and miscellaneous shower in her honor. Meta Lehlandt Emma Rusche helped host the event, with guests presenting gifts and a repast served for honoree and invited friends and relatives.
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Meta Lehlandt
Emma Rusche
Selma Heimann
M. Spenrath
Miss Heimann
Honor Rev Koerner with church program and German trip
Holy Ghost church members honored Rev. Koerner with a program prepared by the Ladies Auxiliary. The event opened with choir and brief addresses, included multiple vocal solos and songs by various church groups, followed by a free lunch on the parsonage lawn. Klaerner's Band provided music.
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Mem
Holy Ghost Church
Koerner
Germany
Ida Eckert
Emmie Maier
Dora Weber
Elsie Kolmeier
Margaret Kott
Helen Stucke
Rev. Koerner
Klaerner
Heimann and Spenrath Wed At Holy Ghost Parsonage
On September 10 at five o'clock Miss Selma Heimann daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Adolf Heimann married Mr. Martin Spenrath of Comfort at the Holy Ghost Church parsonage. Rev. Arthur Koerner officiated. Attendants were Miss Ida Heimann and Mr. Alvin Moellring. They will reside in Comfort where the groom farms. The Standard extends best wishes.
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Holy Ghost Church
Selma Heimann
Adolf Heimann
Martin Spenrath
Comfort
Arthur Koerner
Ida Heimann
Alvin Moellring
Martin Spenrath Sr
Funeral services held for Mrs Ollie Mund near Doss Texas
Mrs Ollie Mund died Monday after a lingering illness at home on Squaw Creek near Doss Texas. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday at eleven by Rev Billings of Fredericksburg. Born July 27 1876 she was 49 years old. Survived by husband deceased five years ago seven children Alma Hat tie Alma Pieper Louis Bernice Zela Archie Clara father W J Gipson two grandchildren and many relatives.
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Ollie Mund
Squaw Creek
Doss
Texas
Mrs. Mund
Alma
Henry Pieper
Hattie
Gus. Pieper
Louis
Bernice
Zela
Archie
Clara
W. J. Gipson
Vorauer 1925 26 Nursery Catalog Ready for Distribution
The 1925 26 Nursery Catalog for Mr. Ludwig Vorauer is printed and available. Customers seeking fruit and pecan trees or shrubs, palms, and flowers are invited to write for a copy, as he operates one of the region's best nurseries.
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Ludwig Vorauer
Vorauer
Jolly Jokers Bridge Club Meets at Hostess Leola Patton
Miss Leola Patton hosted the Jolly Jokers bridge club last Thursday night. Pink and yellow decor complemented roses and ferns, with Miss Elsie Walter winning first prize and Miss Sylvia Evers drawing the prize. After business the group planned future outings.
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Leola Patton
Jolly Jokers Bridge Club
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Konzack
Clara Kronkosky
Boerne
Alvin Stehling
Our City
Felix W. Maier
George D. Barber
the Loan & Abstract CO
Fredericksburg, Texas
R.G. Striegl.a
P.C. Peysch
Deanery Conference
H. M. Kemper
Anna Frida Gold
J. H. Sherlock
Decedent
Eckert Cemetery
Rev. Billings
W. H. Schaefer
Central Drug CO
H. V. Heyland
Honor Rev. Koerner
Heimann - Spenrath
Fritz Mund
Jolly Jokers
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