Austin Leads Magnesium Ore Discovery in 1930s
In Austin Texas the 1930s saw Magnesite mining emerge after G W Parkin, UT lab supervisor, found magnesium-bearing stone in Llano County and University researchers began analyses, paving Meramec Minerals development. The ore withstands high temperatures and is used for boiler furnaces.
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Austin
Texas
University of Texas
G. W. Parkin‘oon
University Bureau of Engineering Research
Liano County
Universty Bureau of Industrial Chemistry
Gan
Meramec Minerals
Hartmann Obituary: Joseph Hartmann Dies at 80 in Texas
Joseph Hartmann born March 14 1860 in Gillespie county died March 26 1940 at age 80. He married Eva Metzger January 25 1884. Survived by widow, children Leona Anna Felix Sophie August Alvin Joe, brother Moritz sister Mrs Henry Haas and others. Funeral held at St Marys Church with Rev F X Wolf officiating and interment in local Catholic cemetery. Germania sang at the grave.
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Joseph Hartmann
Gillespie County
Moritz Hartmann
Eva Metzger
Leona
Ferdinand Kunz
San Antonio
Anna
Arthur Tatach
Felix Hartmann
Fredericksburg
Sophie
Huennekens
Wisconsin
August
Alvin
Joe Hartmann
San
O Daniel Plans Weekly Paper For Four Months
The Texas governor O Daniel will publish a personal weekly paper for four months at 25 cents per issue. A charter issued to W Lee O Daniel News lists Pat Mike O Daniel and Mrs W L O Daniel as 60 shares of $10 each. Fort Worth designated as place of publication with printing and publishing as the corporation’s purpose.
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O’daniel
Texas
W. Lee O'Daniel
Cherry Mountain club meets for insect control and kitchen lighting talk
The Cherry Mountain Home Demonstration club gathered March 15 at Mrs. Edward Moellering's with all members present. The president opened the meeting, readings were approved, and 10 minutes were set for recreation. Mrs. Moellering reported on the last council meeting and spoke about fly and insect control and rat issues. Miss Martin, the new agent, spoke on kitchen layout and light from curtains and shades, showing affordable kitchen curtain examples. The group adjourned to meet again April 5 at Mrs. Alfred Moellering.
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Cherry Mountain Home Demonstration Club
Edward Moellering
Hermanssohn Choir Sponsors Program and Dance Saturday
A public program and dance sponsored by the Hermansschn Gemischter Chor is set for Peter's hall Saturday night March 30 at eight. The Fredericksburg Concert Band directed by G A Hartman will accompany with solos and duets by youngsters, while the choir aims to inspire local youths to pursue music and ensure a lively evening.
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Hermansschn Gemischter Chor
Peter’s Hall
Fredericksburg
G. A. Hartman
H. F. Ransleben
the Sons of
Herman
Ransleben
A. H. Kneese
G. A. Hartmann
Wool Processing Expands in Texas with Eldorado Plant
Processing of Texas wool advances as a San Marcos scour plant opens March 1 and Eldorado weaves plant to begin June 1. Governor O Daniel reviewed the Eldorado project costing 15 000 to 20 000 dollars with owners Joe M Christian and J B Christian. The operation will source scoured wool from San Marcos and produce blankets ties and material for mens suits and womens dresses. Texas produced 17 290 000 pounds of wool and mohair last year and scouring aims to cut freight losses by removing dirt and grease before markets.
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Austin
Texas
San Marcos
Eldorado
W. Lee O’daniel
Cen-Tex Wool and Mohair Company
Joe M. Christian
Texas Technological College
J. B. Christian
H. C
L. B. Rea
O’daniel
Warning on misbranded poultry nostrums and theft of state seal
State Health Bureau warns against misbranded poultry medicines sold for disease cure and egg gain noting penalties under Article 706 of the Penal Code and urging farmers to report impersonators claiming State Agriculture authority. Also mentions Mrs. Ella Doyle and children visiting the Strackbein family.
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Bureau of Food and Drugs State Health Department
Austin
Texas
State Department of Agriculture
Henry Jung Sr. 1857 1940 Funeral Services Held
Henry Jung Sr. died March 26 1940 at 83. Survived by children Aug Henry Emma Walter Meta and Arthur Jung and by siblings Louis Kuhlmann and Mrs Juenke. Funeral officiated by Rev 0 Lindenberg at Schaetter's funeral home with burial in the city cemetery.
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Henry Jung, Sr
Gillespie County
Ludwig Jung
Elise Petermann
Aug. Jung
San Antonio
Henry
Seguin
Emma
Walter Barth
Walter
Comfort
Meta
Arthur Jung
Cain City
Bethany Luther League Presents Event Roles
Members of the Bethany Luther League will present an upcoming program. The group plans a community gathering featuring performances and talks. Details on date and venue are not provided in the fragment.
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Bethany Luther League
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