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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1926
Page
10
Rev J Hi Clark preached a regular sermon Sunday at the M EK Church. Attendees included Ben Crider and Lyndon Johnson who visited a show in Blanco Friday night. Miss Dora Pearl Brown of Blanco left for Kingsville to attend school this term.
Mr. Morris Ruby was described as a business visitor in J during this week’s Monday. The brief item highlights a professional trip without further details on purpose or outcomes.
Mr George Johnson and baby Sue Bright visited Mr Sam Johnson then left for Houston Emily and Sarah Bushnell were visitors in Blanco Sunday evening Mildred Martiny returned home in Johnson City after a short stay in Austin Teachers of Blanco Co report an enjoyable time at the Institute in Austin last week Tom Johnson employed at Karnes City was home visiting this weekend Bufford Stevenson at Texas Commercial College in San Antonio is in Johnson City visiting this weekend Several youngsters from Blanco attended the party at Albert Roses in Johnson City Saturday evening
Mr. Doyle Murray of Henry was a business visitor in Johnson City last week. Mrs. O. Y. Fawcett and son Truman, with Lorene, went to San Marcos on Monday to attend college. Mrs. J. S. Barnwell and daughter Normagene returned home after visiting Round Rock. Sterling Cage and George Byars of Blanco visited friends in San Antonio Sunday.
Mrs. E P Ross and daughter Kittie Clyde go to Austin for State University. Rolan Hunniecut of Johnson City drives to San Marcos for his daughter Nellie and Lois Felps to attend Teacher's College. Emmett and Clarence Redford of Johnson City head to Austin for University studies with Emmette a senior this term. W B Goar and Mack Galloway of Johnson City visit Austin and return with Hindwell family. Thelma Sharp returns to Round Mountain after staying with sister Mrs Albert Kennedy of La Prior.
Mr and Mrs E D Shaw and daughter Gladys and Mrs Williams and children of Brackenridge spent last week visiting Mr and Mrs N I Shockley of Johnson City.
Mrs Bell Martin, who had been ill, was brought back to Brownwood by her daughter Mrs Zora Black. Madam Burns and Mattie Glen Dennin spent last weekend at Albert with parents and friends.
Mr Hi Glass of Round Mountain was a business visitor in Johnson City last Friday, meeting local merchants and discussing possible investments. He toured downtown and spoke with several business owners about regional trade opportunities.
Mr and Mrs Herbert Galloway hosted a lively Thursday party with many young guests. Mrs Albert Rose held a successful gathering last Saturday night drawing a large crowd. Mrs Roy Dollahue of Johnson City visited relatives in Blanco on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Joe Montgomery of Henry spent Saturday in Johnson City. Mrs LeRoy Carpenter and children of Miranda, visiting W Wilsons, have returned home. Mr Jeff Wonsley returns from Ft Worth where he worked. Mr and Mrs John Bushnell move from Johnson City to Austin for a new job. Mrs John Shugart returned home from Cypress. Mr and Mrs Barnes return to Johnson City after Llano trip. Mr John Graham of California visits his ill father in Johnson City.
Miss Inez Gliddon was a pleasant visitor in Blanco on Monday this week. Her cheerful stop brought a brief note of local social life to the community.
Miss Minnie Meckel spent last weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Aug Meckel of Ilye and visited Fredericksburg during the trip.
Mrs. Frank Billo and children of Spicewood visit Mrs. Jne Shavart in Johnson City. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Howe of Blanco spend Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Corley in Miller Creek. The Kinney couple spent last weekend in Austin visiting relatives. County Treasurer Ferdinand Werner spends the weekend in Blanco visiting relatives. A. P. Box visits G. T. Bryan in Johnson City this week. Kathryn Brown returns home to Blanco after summer school in Alpine. Manly Haley and his mother visit Johnson City and plan to attend court in Fredericksburg.
Last Monday evening Miss Estella Summy and Mr Charlie Hobbs wed at the Methodist parsonage with Rev J H Clark officiating. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs G A Summy of Johnson City and the groom the son of Mr and Mrs J M Hobbs of Blanco. They will reside in Nixon County to take up farming. Friends extend good wishes for a happy life. Ben Brigham Jr of Taft Texas visited Blanco parents last weekend. R Fuchs of Cypress Mills also here Saturday.
Mr and Mrs Cecil Maddox and children were in Austin shopping Wednesday. Miss Zora Lee Maddox returned to her Johnson City home after an extended Harper visit. Mr and Mrs Garland Hunnicutt of Sandy community were in Johnson City shopping Monday.
Mr. P. T. Brigham of Blanco accompanied his daughter Bessie to Robstown last week where she will teach school this term.
Mrs. Ella Schlaudt of Austin visited the home of Mr. W. L. Windom in Round Mountain Sunday and Monday. Clarence Schlaudt is in Fredricksburg for postgraduate work at Fredericksburg High School. Mr. and Mrs. Otto Schlaudt and family of Johnson City spent last Sunday in Round Mountain visiting relatives.
Mr W L Windom of Round Mountain with his parents will move to Malford to establish a home. Mr Raymon Friess and Miss Ola and Daisy Bushnell of Miller Creek community attended church here Sunday evening.
Mr. Bud Givins of Blanco fell from a wagon during cotton loading and was badly hurt. He is not doing well, according to the report.
Mr. Matthew Givins traveled to Blanco on Monday to check on his ailing father.
Mrs A N Felps left Saturday for Sonora to see her seriously ill brother. Mrs Pauline Gypson and Irene Cammack attended a Sandy party Saturday night. W B Mayfield, recently from Odessa, is home for a few days. John Greathouse of Sandy shopped in town Monday. Judge Linden of San Antonio visited Johnson City on Monday. Virgil Dorbandt and wife of Sandy were in Johnson City Friday on business.
Last Sunday a number of people gathered at the home of Mrs. Anna Felps of Miller Creek. A chicken dinner was served and in the afternoon ice cream and cake were served. Attendees report an enjoyable time.
Walter Duecker purchases a herd of registered cows and calves from Max Ebeling of Round Mountain in a straightforward livestock acquisition note.
Miss Odell Summy of Johnson City left Tuesday morning for Coleman where she has accepted a position.
Edgar Duecker of Stonewall was in town Sunday, bringing local presence to a quiet weekend scene.
Grandma Crider of Sandy is very ill this week. Mr. and Mrs. W A Sfmnicutt of Round Mountain visited at the home of Chas Wolfe on Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Friess of Millers Creek hosted a birthday dinner for their son Ray Mon who turned 21. The gathering included a delicious meal enjoyed by all attendees.
Messrs. Ed Freeman and Roy Stubbs transported a group of horses to Seguin last week.
Mr and Mrs Harvey Croft were business visitors in town on Tuesday of this week.
Mr. Hugh Crownover of Round Mountain was seriously injured in a driving accident. Doctors report cautious prognosis and we hope he will recover soon.
Mr. and Mrs. Jimmis Hyatt return to Round Mountain after a cheerful honeymoon trip visiting several cities. A shower hosted by Mrs. Will Mayfield and Mrs. Jess Odiorne for Miss Estella and Edna Summy last Saturday afternoon drew a large attendance and many beautiful gifts. Lemonade and cake were served and guests enjoyed the afternoon.
The first Blanco County fair is set for November 15 in Blanco. Led by the Blanco P T A with Mrs John A Brown as president, the effort includes County Agent H C Atchinson organizing livestock and farm exhibits. Several schools will take part and the Johnson City Chamber of Commerce lends cooperation.
Dewey Moran sentenced to two years in prison for burglary. He escaped Bexar county jail in a garbage can two weeks earlier and was arrested in Eagle Pass while attempting to cross the Rio Grande. Deputies plan to return him to the Bexar jail.
Bills introduced in the Texas House propose raising the gasoline tax from one to three cents and cutting passenger automobile registration fees by more than half. Revenue from the gas tax would fund school per capita aid and highway maintenance, with fees redirected to county road funds. A public hearing is set, and the measure is expected to pass.
The Gillespie County History books are selling quickly at our office with strong demand and limited stock. Purchase soon to ensure a copy before they are sold out.
Delco Light Plant users listed include Aug Lott Mary Nauwald Ad Dittmar Louis Leiter Emil Kott Hy Mogford Carl Kroll Jr Jim Peril Hy Tatsch Otto Braeutigam Alfred Sauer and Eddy Pfiester with or without Frigidaire. Interested parties may contact these men for information.
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