Ella Gold begins teaching in German High School
Miss Ella Gold on a year's leave from Fredericksburg High School arrived at Bremerhaven August 24 and began teaching English and American history at a Wiesbaden high school. She sponsors the junior class, the high school annual, and the school newspaper and serves as librarian with a German assistant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Gold
Fredericksburg
Bremerhaven
Germany
Wiesbaden
Rhine
European Command
Viola Mae Schmidt
Gold
PTA Allocates Cook Book Funds for School Improvements
Fredericksburg PTA meeting allocates $850 from cook book funds for permanent upgrades across Primary, Junior High, and High School departments. Funds cover furniture, encyclopedias, bulletin boards, a new bell system, library materials, world globes, and home economics equipment. Seventy-seven members attended. room winners announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nent
Milton Durst
Tyrus Cox
Alfred Cameron
Walter Knoche
PTA
A. K. Krause
W. C. Westerfeldt
Karl Hartmann
Fredericksburg
Knoche
Alex Frantzen
Courthouse Square Belongs To People Declared By Judge
Judge Ferguson ruled in the case of City of Fredericksburg versus Gillespie County that the Courthouse Square is irrevocably dedicated to the public. The Nimitz Parkway remains under City control while Gillespie County maintains the courthouse, with any future abandonment reverting to the City. all costs taxed to Gillespie County.
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Thomas Ferguson
Fredericksburg
Gillespie
Ferguson
Nimitz Parkway
City of
County of
Gillespie Cunty
Teachers shift across Seguin and surrounding districts
Miss Marie Pfennig who formerly taught the fifth grade in the local public school now teaches that grade in the Seguin School. Miss Gladys Satterwhite formerly home economics teacher now teaches in the nursery school at SWSTC in San Marcos. Miss Fannie Lee Barnes formerly second grade teacher is a member of the Stockdale school teaching staff. Miss Dorothy Kirk who taught in high school last year is now employed as secretary in the Austin Chamber of Commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Pfennig
Seguin
Gladys Satterwhite
SWSTC
San Marcos
Fannie Lee Barnes
Stockdale School
Dorothy Kirk
Austin Chamber of Commerce
Kelley couple returns from West Texas New Mexico trip
Mr and Mrs W E Kelley have finished a vacation tour through West Texas and New Mexico visiting Garner State Park Big Bend National Park Fort Davis National Park and Carlsbad Cavern in New Mexico.
Gilbert Strackbein joins Stehling Brothers store
Gilbert Strackbein of Harper, son of Mr and Mrs William Strackbein, has accepted a position with Stehling Brothers store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Strackbein
William Strackbein
Harper
Stehling Brothers
Fredericksburg Standard Awarded AAA Rating in National Survey
The Fredericksburg Standard earned an AAA rating placing it in the top 20 percent of weekly newspapers nationwide. The award comes from the Community Research Bureau in New York City, assessing local news, editorial content, circulation, advertising volume, and fair rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg Standard
America
New York City
Community Research Bureau
American Weekly Newspaper Publishers Council
Jaycees Hear Conservation Report Tuesday
Fredericksburg Jaycees heard a Soil Conservation update from Howard Goss state field representative at the September meeting held in Fair Park. The talk stressed soil productivity and national food needs as population rises, noting potential conflicts over land and urging greater local involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Goss
State Soil Conservation Board
Fredericksburg
United States
Goss
Crop Committee To Organize In Gillespie County
The Gillespie County CROP committee will organize Thursday night September 21 at 8 p m in the District Court room. All pastors and a congregation representative are urged to attend. J A Dennis or Elmore R Torn will explain CROP work and aid organization. Last year Alex Frantzen led a successful drive with emphasis on peanuts pecans honey and homemade molasses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie County
J. A. Dennis
Elmore R. Torn
G. A. Poehlmann
Alex Frantzen
Freshman Miss Nelta Ann Neal Enrolls at Mary Hardin Baylor
Miss Nelta Ann Neal daughter of Mr and Mrs T Wright Neal of Fredericksburg has enrolled as a freshman at Mary Hardin Baylor College in Belton Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelta Ann Neal
T. Wright Neal
Fredericksburg
Mary Hardin-Baylor College
Belton Texas
Hillbillies End Slump With 6-0 Victory Over Mason Punchers
Fredericksburg High School’s Hillbillies edge Mason Punchers 6-0 on a second quarter 10 yard run by Alvin Leitz. It is FHS’s first win since 1948 and signals a renewed effort to restore football strength in Central Texas. The defense held on downs near their goal line in the third quarter as the team, led by juniors and sophomores, showed fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillbillies
Fredericksburg High School Billies
Alvin Leitz
Leitz
Kilman
Fredericksburg
Cowpunchers
Billies
Texas
Jones
FHS
Billy
Masonites
Mason
Klinsiek
van Cerlich
Klinksiek
Dittmar
Punchers
Davis
Gonzales Apaches
FHS Hilbillies
Gonzales
Hot Wells
Schulenburg
San Marcos
Captain Lehne Ordered To Korea As Army Chaplain
Captain Christian Lehne, son of Louis Lehne, a World War II Lutheran army chaplain, has been ordered to Korea and will leave the United States on October 2. He is stationed in El Paso and will be accompanied by his wife and daughters Peggy Ann and Jo Ann who will live in Seguin while he serves overseas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Lehne
Louis Lehne
el Paso
Korea
United States
Captain Lehne
Lehne
Peggy Ann
Jo Ann
Seguin
Beaumont Visit For Henke Family From Wyoming
Mr and Mrs Paul Henke and their daughter of Beaumont visit his mother Mrs Alfred Henke. Paul is a member of the geophysical department at Standard Oil Company of Ohio and was stationed in Wyoming before the Beaumont transfer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Henke
Beaumont
Alfred Henke
Paul
Standard Oil Company of Ohio
Wyoming
Braeutigams Celebrate Birthday in San Antonio Visit
Mr and Mrs J W Braeutigam Sr traveled to San Antonio to visit Mr and Mrs Harvey Klaerner and Roger Klaerner. They observed their birthday on September 19 at the Klaerner home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Braeutigam Sr
San Antonio
Harvey Klaerner
Roger
Klaerner
Mr. Braeutigam
Gillespie County Court Allocates 17000 in Road Funds
The Gillespie County Commissioners Court divided 17000 from the Lateral Road Fund among four precincts and filled vacancies for election judges after resignations. Precinct allocations were 6290, 3910, 3740, and 3060 dollars. The court also reviewed school funds, approved travel expenses for Sheriff Loth, raised prisoners board to 1.00, and transferred funds to cover deficits while canvassing Morris Ranch School District results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie County Commissioners Court
Peter’s Hall
K. C. Striegler
R. L. Kott
Harper
Max Lange
Henry W. Wendel
Tivydale
Emil A. Fritz
W. P. Zenner
Pilot Knob
Gus Weinheimer
Elgin Dittmar
Longhorn Theatre
Werner Klier
Willie Grinke, Sr
Eoening Motors Sales
Hugo Mueller
Robert Loth
Morris Ranch Consolidated
Reinhold Tatsch
Galary
October Call Seeks 13 Men From Five County Area
State Selective Service announces 137 local boards in Texas will deliver more than 2,500 men for induction in October. Five county area based in Fredericksburg must report 13 men on October 10, with inductions set at Abilene Amarillo Corpus Christi Dallas El Paso San Antonio Houston Texarkana and Shreveport from October 2 6 and October 9 13.
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State Selective Service
Texas
Fredericksburg
Paul L. Wakefield
Selective Service
Abilene
Amarillo
Corpus Christi
Dallas
el Paso
San Antonio
Houston
Texarkana
Shreveport
Kaiser Erecting New City Furniture Home on South Crockett
Work starts immediately on a new hollow tile building for Kaiser's City Furniture Store on South Crockett Street near Evers Dairy. The $19 500 permit was granted this week. Mutual Lumber Co will construct a 50 by 120 foot structure with a plate glass front. The firm’s downtown location at West Main was gutted by fire on August 3. Completion is estimated at 90 days.
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Kaiser’s City Furniture
South Crockett Street
Evers Dairy
Schwarz
West Main Street
Mutual Lumber Company
Emil Weber
N. Cherry Street
Henry Bruns
West Morse Street
Weekend visitors at Camp Texlake include local families
Over the weekend Dr and Mrs Lorence Feller and sons Wayne and Stephen visited Camp Texlake along with Mr and Mrs A Davidson and children Mr and Mrs Cliff Balser Mr and Mrs Elgin Heimann and children and Mr and Mrs Art Kowert and children providing a wide family turnout.
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Camp Texlake
Lorence Feller
Wayne
Stephen
A. Davidson
Cliff Balser
Elgin Heimann
Art Kowert
Funeral for Gatesville’s John D. Hearn Led by Jack Lawrence
Jack Lawrence attended funeral services in Gatesville for his maternal grandfather John D. Hearn age 89. Hearn a cattle buyer by profession was an early Texas Ranger and drove cattle up the Chisholm Trail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Lawrence
Gatesville
John D. Hearn
Hearn
Texas Rangers
Chisholm Trail
Klaerner Chosen Captain and Co-Editor at St Paul School
Roger Klaerner of San Antonio, son of Mr and Mrs Harvey Klaerner, was elected captain of the St Paul Lutheran School football team and named co editor of the monthly school publication Flash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Klaerner
Harvey Klaerner
San Antonio
St. Paul
Gonzales to face St Mary's and Carlton in weekend games
The St Mary's Indians aim to stay unbeaten as they host Carlton Rams in the home opener at the FHS Lighted Athletic Field. Carlton, from near Fort Worth in District 10, seeks form after a 28-12 loss to Dowdy with a 13 man squad and starts averaging just over 150 pounds.
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St. Mary’s Indians
Carlton High School
FHS
Fredolin Kaderli
George Gold
Wm. McGinnis
Edgar Schneider Jr
Clinton Loth
Robert Jenschke
Clarence Metzger
Billy Metzger
Frederick Mosel
Freddie Wehmeyer
Freddie Pyka
David Hartmann
Henry Becker Jr
Kenneth Jordan
Kenneth Kordzik
Anthony Knopp
Kenneth Knopp
Melvin Stehling
John Moritz, Jr
Frank Schmidt
Daniel Hartmann
Edward Hagel
Carlie Franke
James Braccutigam
Herbie Pyka
Nealy Stehling
Franklin Loth
Roger Moritz
St. Mary's Indians
Carlton Rams
Carlton
Ft. Worth
Dowdy
Aubrey T. Roberts
Texas State Leachers College
Rams
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Ella Guid Gold
Oberam
PTA Allots
Cook Book
Parent- Teacher Association
Standard
Jaycees
Hillbillies Register
Commissioners Court
Kaiser
St. Mary's
PHS
Osborne Little
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