W R Massey Ill in Fredericksburg Hospital
W R Massey remains ill at Keidel Memorial Hospital in Fredericksburg. Chester Itz and family visited daughter Mrs Ralph Harris in Austin over the weekend. Helen Browning and Jo Ann Bierschwale of Segovia called on the Fred Bierschwal home Saturday. F M Mouser and John Tarr made a business trip to Fredericksburg Saturday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Massey
Keidel Memorial Hospital
Fredericksburg
Chester Itz
Ralph Harris
Austin
Helen Browning
Jo Ann Bierschwale
Segovia
Fred Bierschwal
F. M. Mouser
John Tarr
Connie Ann
Margie Joe Moellendorf
Theodore Moellendorf
Doss
Linda Lee Itz
Fred Itz
Connie Ann Friedrich
Local Visits and Hospital Stay Highlight Weekend
Fred Blerschwale entered the V A Hospital Sunday and underwent surgery Tuesday. Mrs. Mattie Arnold returned home with Mrs. Annie Ruskey of Alvin to spend a few days visiting and handling business. Mr and Mrs Gene Harpe and children visited his mother at Hill Crest Rest Home in Fredericksburg Sunday. Mr and Mrs Fred Gammler were Fredericksburg visitors Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Blerschwale
V. A. Hospital
Mattie Arnold
Annie Ruskey
Alvin
Gene Harper
Gordon Harper
Hill Crest Rest Home
Fredericksburg
Ornithology Display At Doss Fair Impresses Visitors
Pretty young ladies admire a fine collection of birds on display at the Doss Community Fair held Saturday August 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doss
Billy Sale at Junction Sets Nation’s Highest Average This Year
The Junction Billy Sale posted an average of 143.80 per head from 217 goats totaling 31,110 dollars. Top buck bought for 660 dollars by Carlton Godbold. overall Kimble County consignors contributed 8,835 dollars. Local buyers included Hoggett Bros and Bud Wright. four bucks sired by Anne Kruse’s top buck returned for 720 dollars. Auctioneer Lem Jones hails the sale as outstanding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lem Jones
Jones
Brooks Sweeten
Carlton Godbold
Stanley Lackey
Marvin Skaggs
Op Kimble Co
S. S. Shanklin
Tom Johnston
E.E. ~Daughtery
Leake
Kimble County
Billies
Hoggett Bros
Jack Klein
Mt. Home
Bill McAngus
H. R. Sites
J. A. Parker
Rafe Holland
Wilburn Nethery
Charles Orr
Alamo Ranch Co
Hayien Lawler
Harold Dunk
Bud Wright
Wilburn Gardner
W. E Bolt
Seaton Prentice
Denver Ellis
Roy Jacoby
Harold Jacoby
Fred Mudg
Estes Adams
John D. Phillips
Jack Stapp
Bull Ed Allen
Jim Benton
R. Rothmann
Walker Ragsdale
Clay Holland
John Molesworth
Alf. Bannowsky
David Schmidt
Ted Holekamp
W. L. Milsap
Willie Collins
Anne Kruse
Fredericksburg
Will Allison
Kimble Deuypers
Junction
Doss Community Fair Seen As One Of Best On Record
The 1960 Doss Community Fair at Doss School drew over a thousand attendees with strong exhibits in gardens canned foods and handiwork. Events included Mason Red Birds vs Doss baseball and an evening three act play Cracked Nuts. The fair promotes agriculture and poultry displays and public speaking with strong community effort led by the Doss Community Club established 1922. Officers listed include Albert Ellebracht Otto Spaeth Roy Itz Ben Evers and Tommy Rech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doss
Gillespie County
Mason Red Birds
Stonewall
Boerne Visitors Stay With Fredericksburg Residents
Little Jan and Diane Forest of Boerne visited Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Massey Wednesday through Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Watkins Tarr were Fredericksburg visitors Tuesday. Friends and relatives regret that Elbert Feller has been ill and wish him a speedy recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Jan and
Diane Forest
Boerne
Mrs
Clayton Massey
Elbert Feller
Mrs. Watkins Tarr
Fredericksburg
Gillespie County Fair Opens Three Day Run
The 1960 Gillespie County Fair begins Friday for a three day run featuring livestock and agricultural displays, horse racing culminating in the Derby, and a busy parade with Miss Mary Moore of Laredo and other royalty. Fredricksburg Giants baseball, nightly stage shows, and bands from local schools accompany a full program of exhibits, contests, and entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie County
Beverly Martin
Mason
South Texas
Mary Ann Carruthers
Anita Young
Heart of Texas
of Brady
Norma Lans
Mary Felts
Kay Sullivan
San Saba
Linda Bigger
Llano Jaycee
Carolyn Jenschke
Peach
Carolyn Schumann
Flame
Stonewall
Dorothy Crenwelge
Margie Alberthal
Dorothy Behrend
Elaine Tomlinson
Miss Flame
Fredericksburg
Cheeks Batey
Seguin
Jack Stutts
San Antonion
Ll Tiffin
Malley Keller
James Kraus
Stonewall Centennial News Invitation Draws Community Support
The Stonewall Centennial committee invites all residents to join in celebrating the occasion. The event offers speeches, a program, barbecue, contests, and a chance to reconnect with old friends during a day in Stonewall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stonewall
Mrs Foy Visits Totty Family This Week
Mrs. William Foy arrived for a visit with her parents Reverend and Mrs. Herman Totty on Monday, joining the Totty household for a cordial stay and family time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Foy
Herman Totty
Thiele Family Visit From San Antonio Sunday
Mr and Mrs Arthur Harflel and Mr and Mrs Felix Thiele of San Antonio visited their father Henry Thiele Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Harflel
Felix
Thiele
San Antonio
Henry Thiele
Tornadic Winds Hit Western Gillespie County Area
Tornadic winds struck the western Gillespie County area Friday evening bringing hail thunder and lightning and over an inch of rain. Trees were uprooted at Edgar Usener August Mund Albert Maner and Ad Klaehn as timber scattered. A second storm dumped about 2 4 inches near Doss on the Elgin Dittmar and Emil Sauer ranches with no rain in Fredericksburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie County
Edgar Usener
August Mund
Albert Maner
Ad. Klaehn
Doss
Elgin Dittmar
Emil Sauer Ranches
Fredericksburg
National High School Writing Contest Opens
The Ladies Auxiliary to Veterans of Foreign Wars announced the 26th National High School Writing Contest with the topic Law and their Citizen. Eligible students from public private and parochial high schools may enter for prizes including 1st $100 cash, 2nd $500, 3rd $200, 4th $100 and other honors. state and local award variation. Further details from the auxiliary unit and Contest Department in Kansas City Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies
FLW
Weat 3
Kansas City
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Stehling
Men & Boys
DIAL
Aiken Geneue Portable Typewriter
the Radio
Fredericks
Burg
Texas
CML
Shadesom
Giapdanbet
Vapo Butane CO
GENE
SIDLQ
Erwin Friedrich
Sandra Gail Lively
Wallace Lively
San Marcos
Clayton Crenwelge
Billy Sale
Sellers
Harper Hera
Harper, Texas
M. R. Waters, Jr
Joe Gardner
O. J. Camp
Kimble Co
Hoy Smith
H. C. Joy
Guy Mann
Shirley Kasper
Eileen Sauer
Karen Geist
Staff Photoweidt
Fredericksburg Giants
Hill Country Baseball League
Pat's
Cubs
Here
Bourne White Sox
Kerrville
Tom, Rhodes
Gillespie County Fair
Felix Pehl
St. Mary’s High School
Wilbur Meier
Fourth Army
Kendall
Comal
Blanco County
Cuero
City of
Fire Department
Pedernaria Game and Fish Assn
FHS
St. Mary’s Band
Harper High School
Beautous
Mary Moore
Laredo
Night Entertainment
Billy Western
Jerry Jericho
Merle Kilgore
Bob Waaling
Prince
Lou Meyers
Arkey Blue
St. Mary's High School
OUR Fraternal
Lehne Lumber & Hardware
Robert Lelie
Harper
Langers Zauto
Humble Products Auto Parts
Gilleaple County
John Deere
Krauskopf Bros
West Main St
Fredericksburg, Texas
H. Welge Lewis
Ons
G Mansfield
Tracu Ves
P.O. Box
Tex
Fredestoks
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