Mrs Mattle Arnold Returns From Texas Vacation
Mrs Mattle Arnold came home Saturday noon from a Texas trip to Fort McCavett Menard Sonora and San Angelo with family and friends. She will resume teaching music in Harper schools this term. Mr and Mrs Fred Whetstone Jr and son visited relatives in Harper while Mr Fred Whitewood Sr and others left for San Angelo where Fred Jr is stationed. Mr and Mrs Oliver Hopf spent the weekend in Austin with their son Krato. Mrs Hopf and daughter and Mrs Cora Nabors visit relatives in Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattle Arnold
Fort McCavett
Menard
Sonora
San Angelo
Dan Arnold
Gene Walker
Arnold
Harper
Fred Whetstone
Fred Whitewood
Fred, Jr
Oliver Hopf
Austin
Krato
Mose visit with Bierschwaie couple Monday
Mr and Mrs Chester Mose spent Monday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Ray Bierschwaie in a social visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Chester Mose
Ray Bierschwaie
Range Deferments Improve Root Systems
Range deferments aim to strengthen grass root systems through fall and summer protections. The article explains that a grass’s health relies on its roots for anchorage, water and mineral uptake, and food storage, noting extensive root growth and drought resilience. It warns that overused rangeland weakens roots and urges care to allow recovery.
Harper Family Visits Kerrville Couples Layover
Mr and Mrs Victor Harper and their children visited Mr and Mrs Herman Harper in Kerrville last Thursday. Mr and Mrs Alfonso Hopf spent the weekend visiting their son E C and family in Kerrville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Harper
Mrs
Herman Harper
Kerrville
Alfonso Hopf
E. C
Midland Family Visits Spicewood Kin and Kinfolk
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Gamel and their son from Midland visited Mrs. Gordon Harper and Mrs. Herbert Gamel Sr. at Spicewood. Mrs. J. G. Mezger returned from San Antonio after a several day stay with Miss Emma Tisdale. Mr. and Mrs. Watkins Tarr were visitors in San Antonio on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Gamel
Midland
Gordon Harper
Spicewood
J. G. Mezger
San Antonio
Emma Tisdale
Watkins Tarr
Henry Becker Family Reunion Held At Oakcrest Park
The Henry Becker family reunion took place Sunday at Oakcrest Park in the Rotary area. A barbecue dinner followed with family members bringing covered dishes and cold drinks. Attendees included multiple Becker and Willms relatives and others from San Antonio, New Braunfels, Doss, Harper, and Fredericksburg. An arrangement committee for next year was named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Becker
Oakcrest Park
Rotary
Messrs
Mesd
Chas. Willms
Chas. Willms, Jr
Marvin du Meni
Jack Ethridge
Hy. Willms
Edwin Keller
Bruno Jenschke
Louis Kraus
Wm. Ryan
San Antonio
Messrs. and
Emil Keller
Erwin Keller
Ella Becker
New Braurfels
Doss, Harper and Fredericksburg
Emil Tatseh
Raymond Woerner
Edgar Itz
Maize Originated in Western Hemisphere
University of Texas researcher reports maize originated in the Western hemisphere. Fossilized wild maize grains were found 200 feet below Mexico City, estimated at least 60,000 years old. Houston graduate student Dee Ann Suhm notes earlier finds in India have no earlier origin.
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Austin
Texas
University of Texas
Mexico City
UT Alumni Conference Sets October 15 in Austin
The University of Texas fourth annual Alumni Business Conference is planned for October 15 with sponsor support from the College of Business Administration and its ex-student organization. Mortimer E Sprague 1925 graduate and former Longhorn football star will give the main address as vice president of Home Insurance Company in New York. The program includes sessions lunch and dinner clinics and wife entertainment. Many attendees will stay for the October 16 UT Arkansas football game in Austin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
University of Texas
College of Business Administration
Mortimer E
Bud) Sprague
Longhorn
Home Insurance Company
New York City
University of Arkansas
Auto Inspection Date Set by Texas Public Safety Commission
Austin DPS Director Homer Garrison announces the Public Safety Commission set auto inspection dates from September 15, 1954, to April 15, 1955 under the Motor Vehicle Inspection Law. DPS Chief George Busby says 106 cases filed against noncompliant car owners this period, with additional actions by state patrols and local police.
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Austin Homer Garrison, Jr
Texas Department of Public Safety
Public Safety Commission
Texas
George Busby
DPS Motor Vehicle Inspection Division
Texas Highway Patrol
Busby
Fredericksburg Gillespie Picnic in San Antonio Planned
The Fredericksburg Gillespie County Association in San Antonio hosts a Sunday picnic Sept 12 at Raymond Russel Park near Leon Springs. Activities begin at 1 pm with a 3 pm program, supper 5 to 7 pm at 1.25 per plate, plus a free evening dance with Hill Country Boys providing music.
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Fredericksburg
Gillespie County Association
San Antonio
Raymond Russel
Hill Country Boys of
Fredericks
Water Skiing Course Added at Texas Lutheran College
Texas Lutheran College announces a new water skiing course in its physical education department to be taught this fall at Lake Breeze Ski Lodge near the campus. Captain Jack Fouts and Joe Mueller will instruct. Mueller is noted for national junior and world events and the Southwest regional title. Also notes the college’s broad athletic program and a birth announcement: a daughter born August 25 to Supt. Edward Bailey and wife Georgia Emilie in Fredericksburg.
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Seguin Tlc
Southwest
George F. Kieffer
Lake Breeze
Jack Fouts
Joe Mueller
Mueller
Toronto
Canada
Texas Lutheran
Edward Bailey
Fredericksburg
Georgia
Emilie
Lange Family Visit From San Antonio
Mr and Mrs Ellis Lange and their son of San Antonio visited his parents Mr and Mrs Edwin Lang Sunday at their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellis Lange
San Antonio
Edwin Lang
Injured Father Receives Compensation Question
A child asks if their father will be laid up long with a leg injury and a response notes compensation has begun. The dialogue implies a workplace or injury context and hints at ongoing settlement considerations.
Bowers Family Visits Langs in Fredericksburg
Mr and Mrs Howard Bowers and their children from Fredericksburg visited Mr and Mrs Edwin Lang on Sunday at their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Bowers
Fredericksburg
Edwin Lang
Mrs Edwin Klein and Daughter Visit Fredericksburg
Mrs Edwin Klein and her daughter visited Mrs Hugo Klein at Fredericksburg last week, sharing a social call and catching up during the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Klein
Hugo Klein
Fredericksburg
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Klein’s Hall
Klein’s
Harper Theatre
Mr. and
Chas. Main
Radiantube
Preder’kaburg
Melvin W. T. Camp
Soil Conservation Service
Fredericksburg, Texas
Pat’s Pavilion
Pete & His
Texas Valley Boys
J. J. Patranella
T.U
Herald
Lenne Lumber & Wardware
Alfred Lehne
T Harper
A Su
Fredericksburg-Gillespie Co
Assn
Hill Country Boys
Association
Heimann
Hubert Crenwelge
Bruns Jenschke
Lee Gastinger
Emil Zenner
Alice Grobe Murphy
Alex Kleck Dye
Velma Petermann Hahn
Gillespie County
Bexar County
TLC
Warvest
Vision Bendix Appliances
Crosley
Magnolia Service Station
Floy
Bode
the First State Bank OF
Randolph Field
U. S. Department of the Air Force
Army
Kelly Field
Stifl
U. S. Air Force
First State Bank
Chas. Barrett - Cashiers
B. Eckerle
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