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Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1926

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Hill Country Poultry Show to be Sponsored by C O C

The Hill Country Poultry Show will be held December 4 and 5 under Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce direction. A. W. Stahl Louis Lehlandt Alf Neffendorf and Alvin Lehne join the poultry committee with A P A judge to preside. The next committee meeting is slated for October 27.

Hill Country Hill Country Poultry Association Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce Poultry Committee A. W. Stahl Louis Lehlandt Alf. Neffendorf Alvin Lehne

Hulda Schlueter dies at Cave Creek aged 53

Hulda Helen Schlueter nee Tatsch died at her Cave Creek home on October 14 at 8 pm from heart failure. She was born November 12 1872 in Luckenbach Texas and later married Emil Schlueter. Survived by husband seven children seven grandchildren and several siblings. Funeral held October 16 at the Cave Creek Lutheran Church with burial in the city cemetery. The Standard offers condolences to the family.

Hulda Helen Schlueter Tatsch Emil Schlueter Cave Creek Luckenbach Texas Schlueter Meta Max Jung Else Alex Smith Anna Felix Wallendorf Walter Erwin Alvin Christine Schlueter Edward Tatsch Ferdinand Luekenbach Otto Jung Max Joseph Adlof Schaefer Flachmeier

Golf Tournament at Fredericksburg Park Links Opens Interest

The Golf Bug gains followers as Fredericksburg Park Links prepares for a October 31 tournament. About 30 enthusiasts played this Sunday, braving creek hazards and missed putts while the Golf Committee tones the nine holes for competition. Prizes include longest drive, lowest score, and pars counts, donated by local firms, with a small entry fee to encourage turnout.

the Park Association

Prizes Awarded at Fredericksburg Business Meet

At the quarterly Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce gathering prizes totaling 1500 were awarded for Better Crops contests in Gillespie County. Hugo Weinheimer won first with 75 dollars, Christ Behrends second with 50, Otto Thiele third with 25, plus corn yield prizes from Texaco.

Fredericksburg Otto Thiele

Farm Bureau Calls A Mass Meeting

Gillespie County Farm Bureau officers Christian Mathiesen and Henry Muford invite bankers farmers and business men to a mass meeting at the Fredericksburg courthouse on Saturday November 6 at 2 p m The agenda covers credit business and financing next year’s crop A Dallas company representative will attend and speak

Gillespie County Farm Bureau Christian Mathiesen Henry Mugford Fredericksburg Dallas

Fredericksburg Club at the University of Texas

Fredericksburg Club at the University of Texas is a UT Austin student group of Fredericksburg High School graduates. Now in its third year the club numbers twenty four and promotes friendship loyalty to Fredericksburg and encourages graduates to attend UT. Officers for 1926 27 are Hugo Heimann president Lillian Arbelger vice president and Cora Koennecke secretary treasure.

Fredericksburg University of Texas, Austin University of Texas Fredericksburg High School Hugo Heimann Lillian Arbelger Cora Koennecke

Quarterly Meeting of C of C Adopts Poultry Show Plans

The Chamber of Commerce held a Thursday night meeting with Max Bier senale presiding. Norman Keller reported a $100 appropriation to support a December poultry show and advertising literature. C. H. Burgdorf announced December 4th and 5th dates for the show. The Polo Club will play three games in Houston starting October 29. A mass meeting is set for November 6 at the Court House, with urged attendance from all business houses. Armistice Day closing at 11 o’clock on November 11 was approved along with a petition drive by a committee. Hugo Weinheimer joined as a new member.

Chamber of Commerce Max J. Biersenale Norman Keller Board ‘of Directors C. H. Burgdorf Poultry Show Committee Attila Striegler Court House Col C. C. French Dellahite Johnson City Joe Stein Fritz Joseph Jno. Metzger Hugo Weinheimer

Never the Twain Shall Meet at Empire Theatre

Peter B Kyne’s California and adventure land romance Never the Twain Shall Meet plays Friday and Saturday at the Empire Theatre. The lavish production features tropical magic and a panoramic moving picture panorama with exotic interior sets by Joseph Urban and distributed by Metro-Goldwyn.

Peter B. Kyne Empire Theatre Joseph Urban Metro-Goldwyn

Wedding Bells Near Doss United by Rev Koerner

Wedding occurred Wednesday at ten with Rev Arthur Koerner presiding. Miss Else Wahrmund daughter of Mr and Mrs Christian Wahrmund of Doss wed Bernhardt Crenwelge son of Mr Louis Crenwelge Squaw Creek community. Attendants were Lilly Crenwelge Esther Lang Louis Crenwelge and Harry Morm on. A wedding dinner followed at the bride’s home and the couple will settle near Doss where the groom farms and ranches.

Arthur Koerner Else Wahrmund Christian Wahrmund Doss Bernhardt Crenwelge Louis Crenwelge Squaw Creek Lilly Crenwelge Esther Lang Harry Mormon

Lorenz Accepts Post With Kerrville Firm

Mr. Harry Lorenz of Eckert has accepted a position with Mr. E Real of Kerrville, indicating a local professional move and new employment arrangement in Texas.

Harry Lorenz Eckert E. Real Kerrville

Mrs Katie Schroeder Returns Home After Six Weeks

After a six weeks stay here Mrs Katie Schroeder returned to her Mason home.

Katie Schroeder Mason

New Business House on Main Street in Fredericksburg

Early this week foundation work started on a new concrete building on lower Main Street between Alban J Schmidt Store and Richard Henke residence. Credit goes to Louis Kott. The two rooms measure 40 by 80 feet and 80 by 100 feet and will serve as office show room and stock room for the Fredericksburg Implement Co.

Main Street Alb. J. Schmidt Richard Henke Louis Kott Our City Fredericksburg Implement Co

Golf invitation promotes personal coaching and play

A promotional note invites readers to join in golf, praising hands on guidance as the best way to learn and enjoy the game. It frames golf as accessible yet challenging, highlighting the value of personal instruction and active participation.

Porlay

Kott and Wahrmund Make San Antonio Business Trip

Messrs. Louis Kott and Edward Wahrmund traveled to San Antonio for a midweek business trip Wednesday.

Messrs Louis Kott Edward Wahrmund San Antonio

Mrs Hermann Dietz Celebrates 70th Birthday in Fredericksburg

Mrs Hermann Dietz of Menard visiting relatives in Fredericksburg was surprised Wednesday afternoon by many friends and relatives to mark her 70th birthday anniversary.

Hermann Dietz Menard Fredericksburg

Mrs. Fritz Elbel Dies in Sisterdale Week Rites Held

Mrs. Fritz Elbel of Sisterdale died in the first days of the week at her home. Funeral services were conducted on Wednesday with interment in the Sisterdale cemetery.

Fritz Elbel Sisterdale

Poisoning Incident Trials Staudt Family Recovery

Mr Hilmar Schaetter reports Christ Staudt Sr and daughter and Mrs Alfred Staudt of Doss are recovering from a severe poisoning after eating goat meat they say was poisoned. Local doctors treat the three and authorities investigate the incident.

Hilmar Schaetter Christ. Staudt Alfred Staudt Doss

Local Polo Club Accepts Houston Challenge

The Houston Polo Club challenged the local club to three games in Houston on October 29, 31 and November 2. Local riders Burke Ratliff Kneese Maier and Fischer will compete as eighteen horses depart Monday. The Houston team has defeated Memphis New Orleans and Dallas, promising a hard-fought series.

Houston Polo Club Wiflong Houston W. L. Burke Burke Ratliff Kneese Maier Fischer Memphis Tenn New Orleans Dallas

Brodbeck Ellebracht Wedding Held at Fredericksburg

The Standard reports the marriage of Miss Milda Brodbeck of Hye to Mr Edgar H Ellebracht at the M E Church South in Fredericksburg with Rev F W Radetzky officiating. Attendants included Ida Wendel Elizabeth Ellebracht Willie Brodbeck and Albert Maner. The couple will reside with the bride’s parents in Hye before settling on Spring Creek.

Standard M. E Fredericksburg F. W. Radetzky Milda Brodbeck Hye Edgar H. Ellebracht Mendelsohn Ida Wendel Elizabeth Ellebracht Willie Brodbeck Albert Maner Hilmar Brodbeck Henry Ellebracht Spring Creek

Fredericksburg Defeats Comfort In First Season Bowling Clash

Fredericksburg topped Comfort two games to one in a season opener bowling match. The Fredericksburg team praised Comfort Club for hospitality and sportsmanship. Also noted is Mrs. Margaret Baag celebrating her 88th birthday with family and friends.

Fredericksburg Comfort Margaret Baag Grandmother Baag

Also Mentioned on This Page

Hulda Schlueter Fredericksburg Park Links E. H. Riley Texaco Company Walmar Hohmann Richard Ahrens Wm. Land Max J. Bierschwabe Farm Bureau Wilburn Treadwell Optometrist Keidel & Kallenberg’s the Loan & Abstract CO R. G. Striegl.&, Manager A. P.C. Petsch Fredericksburg Club C. of C Ture New Business House J. W. Yancey W. H. Schaefer Ours Brodbeck - Ellebracht Comfort Club Hugo A. Walter Optometrist Alfred P. C. Petsch
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