Fredericksburg Health Resort dreams and plans
The piece argues Fredericksburg Texas could become an industrial center and health and pleasure resort by expanding recreation facilities water and transportation. It cites tourism potential with pools boating fishing golf and state parks and compares to Manitou and Colorado Springs, urging capitalizing natural resources for tens of thousands in annual revenue. Community notes include social visits by Miss Lillian Arbelger and Miss Wanda Hitzfeld with guests in attendance.
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Fredericksburg
Texas
American Red Cross
Gillespie County
Colorado
Idea State
Manitou
Colorado Springs
Denver
Narrow Escape at White Line Garage
Walter Weinheimer, a White Line Garage employee, had his clothes snag in a grease cup on a running car shaft while adjusting a brake for Joe Stein. Stein kept control from the steering wheel and stopped the engine, sparing Weinheimer further injury though he suffered a deep shoulder wound and minor bruises as his clothes were torn away.
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Walter Weinheimer
White Line
Weinheimer
Joe Stein
Stein
Walter Icke Dies After Willow City Boiler Explosion
Walter Icke, 27, died shortly after the Willow City boiler explosion. He was the oldest son of Louis and wife, survived by his young widow and infant daughter, his mother, and other relatives. Interment was September 17 in Cave Creek cemetery with Rev. Flachmeier presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Icke
Willow City
Louis Icke
Tle
Cave Creek
Flachmeier
Fire destroys home of Alfred Schnelle at Bankersmith
A stone house owned by Alfred Schnelle at Bankersmith was consumed by a Saturday morning fire. Origin of the blaze is unknown. Loss of contents set for several thousand dollars, with materials for a new house half a mile away. The community notes a ball game between the Kott and Simonsville teams at the Fair Grounds next Sunday. Social gatherings include Miss Dora Weber hosting guests for Miss Maxine Stevens and Miss Margaret Ketchum of San Antonio, with Leola Holzer, Wanda Hitzfeld, Elizabeth Cordes, Elva Maier, Vera Kolmeier, William Arbelger in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanda Hitzfeld
Margaret Ketchum
Maxine Stevens
San Antonio
Elva Maier
Vera Kolmeier
Lillian Arbelger
Dora Weber
Alfred Schnelle
Bankersmith
Schnelle
Leola Holzer
Llano
Elizabeth Cordes
Willian Arbelger
Miss Elizabeth Cordes Hosts Fraternal Afternoon Honor
Miss Elizabeth Cordes entertained a party of friends Friday afternoon in honor of Misses Margaret Ketchum and Maxine Stevens of San Antonio, guests of Miss Elva Maier.
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Elva Maier
Maxine Stevens
Margaret Ketchum
Elizabeth Cordes
San Antonio
Fredericksburg Chamber Banquet Draws Austin Delegation
The Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce quarterly meeting at the American Legion Hall drew 128 attendees and a large Austin delegation. Speakers praised cross town cooperation and the plan for a Texas State Exposition visit, plus efforts to locate a Gillespie County State Park and push for incorporation and a direct Austin Fredericksburg mail route.
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Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce
American Legion Hall
Llano Chamber of Commerce
Bill Collins
The
Llano News
W. J. Moore
Moore State Bank
Roy Inks
Inks Ford Motor Co
Milton Wilkes
Llano
Chamber of Commerce
Ruth Rayborn
Austin
Walter FE. Long
Austin Chamber of Commerce
Anderson
Austin American
Adam Johnson
W. V. Crawford
A. V. Riley
Carl Mayer
Geo. Sparenbere
Brazos River
Galveston
Houston
Fredericksburg
Northwest
Tex
Chamber of Commerce of
American Legion Orchestra
Wm. Hoeltzer
Alfred Petseh
Bell
Investment Committee
Gillespie County
State Park Board
Enchanted Rock
Fair Association
J. E. Bell
Anton Moursand
San Antonio
Judge Mourland
Judge Moursand
Alfred Riley
Fritz Joseph
F. G. Stehling
Arthur Hohmann
J. Dooley
Robert Blum
E. H. Riley
Julia Estill
Same
Geo. Sparenberg
Llano Alll
Hill Country Poultry Association Holds Special Meeting
The Hill Country Poultry Association met at the Chamber of Commerce office Tuesday night to discuss organizing an infertile egg circle. The Annual Show is set for November 29 and 30 at the Grape Pavilion in Fredericksburg with last year’s 647 eateries likely to rise. a silver loving cup will honor the top boys and girls poultry club judges from Gillespie Kerr Kendall Mason Blanco counties.
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Hill Country Poultry Association
Chamber of Commerce
Klappenbach
Johnson City
Chris Mathisen
Oscar Schmidt
Doss
Louis Brodie
Morris Ranch
O. H. Burgdorf
Felix Kuhlmann
Willis Lee
Eckert
Hy. Mogford
Ad. Stahl
B. L. Enderli
V. V. Heyland
Ben Schmidt
R. C. Blackman
Grape
Fredericksburg
Texas
Cillespie
Kerr
Kendal
Mason
Llane
Blanco
Fredericksburg Chamber Delights Visitors at Meet
Visitors praised mutual assistance and the aim of establishing a State Park at Enchanted Rock and the Pecan Belt Highway from Fredericksburg to Llano and beyond. Humorous talks enlivened the gathering as locals and guests left impressed with Fredericksburg and grateful to the Chamber of Commerce.
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Enchanted Rock
Fredericksburg
Llano
Chamber of Commerce
Otte Family Visitors from Camp San Saba and Brady
Mr and Mrs F W Otte and Mrs F Otte of Camp San Saba visit relatives and friends in our town along with Mrs A Steelhammer of Brady.
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F. W. Otte
F. Otte
Camp San Saba
A Steelhammer
Brady
Burg
Mrs. T. W. Ewing and Miller Families Guests in City
Mrs. T. W. Ewing of Waco visits with Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Miller and family in Chapel Hill, joining guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Petermann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. Ewing
Waco
J. H. Miller
Chapel Hill
W. R. Petermann
City
Football meeting called for September fifteenth
All football enthusiasts are urged to attend a meeting at Klaerner's Opera House on September 15 to discuss reorganization efforts for the club.
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Klaerner’s
Opera House
Public School Auxiliary Plans Special Meeting
The Public School Auxiliary will meet Friday September 19 at 4 PM in the High School library to consider important business. All members are urged to attend.
Public School Open With Large Attendance in Fredericksburg
The Fredericksburg Public School opened last Monday with strong turnout, crowding seating in third and fourth grade rooms. Rev. F. A. Bracher gave the dedicatory, and School Board President R. G. Striegler, C. W. Feuge, and Maj. Petsch spoke on school welfare. Miss Merle Hudson will oversee Commercial work as the faculty for 19– year includes Supt. C. W. Feuge, Alfred Neffendorf, and teachers Julia Estill, B. L. Enderle, M. Hudson, R. W. Klingelhoefer, E. M. Bittner, Helen Wallace, Alma Hoffmann, Elsie Kolmeier, Dora Conrads, Flora Eckert, Esther Miller.
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F. A. Bracher
R. G. Striegler
C. W. Feuge
Maj. Petsch
Julia Estill
B. L. Enderle
M. Hudson
R. W. Klingelhoefer
E. M. Bittner
Prin
Alfred Neffendorf
Helen Wallace Alma Hoffmann
Elsie Kolmeier
Dora Conrads
Flora Eckert
Esther Miller
Ruby Wiley and Arthur Kaderli Wedding at Meth. Episcopal Church
Quietly impressive ceremony held last week at the parsonage of the Meth. Ep. Church South as Miss Ruby Wiley joined hands with Arthur Kaderli before Rev. Rich. Gammenthaler. A sister of the groom and a sister of the bride attended, and the couple departed for a honeymoon to regions unknown.
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Ruby Wiley
Arthur Kaderli
Rich. Gammenthaler
Hand Amputated After Gin Saw Accident
Mr Robert Grishom of Round Mountain lost his right hand in a gin saw accident, Wednesday this week. He was rushed to Marble Falls for operation. The community extends sympathy to him and his family.
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Robt. Grishom
Round Mountain
Marble Falls
Grisham
Mr Ad F Schmidt Returns From San Antonio Visit
Mr Ad F Schmidt came back from a trip visiting friends in San Antonio, returning to his home today.
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Ad. F. Schmidt
Friends
San Antonio
Professor Dabney Visits Harper and Fredericksburg
Professor E R Dabney of Austin spent a week visiting Harper and Fredericksburg, enjoying local sights and meetings with residents during the stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. R. Dabney
Austin
Harper and Fredericksburg
Bug and Zenner relatives visit in our burg
Mr and Mrs Bug Zenner of San Antonio visited relatives in our burg. After visiting relatives in Austin Vola and Mae Stein returned last Sunday. The September term of District Court of this county will open Monday September 15th. The Luther League of the Evang Church honored Miss Selma Eckert with a surprise party last Wednesday for her birthday anniversary.
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Mrs. Bug. Zenner
San Antonio
Burg
Austin
Vola
Mae Stein
Luther League of the Evang. Church
Selma Eckert
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Bernice Goodale
Brother Tom
Belton
Temple
Dallas
Kott
Simonsville
Fair Grounds
the Loan & Abstract CO
Fredericksburg, Texas
A.P.C. Petsch
Poultry Association
Hill Country
Wiley - Kaderli
Alfred P. C. Petsch
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