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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1950
Page
13
Lone Star uses its 972 foot artesian well as the water for brewing, claiming mineral balance and purity comparable to Munich. The firm tests water regularly in its laboratory to ensure uniform quality as it expands plans to drill a second well on the capacious property.
Twenty four of the original Lone Star Brewing Co coworkers remain with the brewery in various roles. President Harry Jersig awarded 10 year service pins at ceremonies. Also honored were 21 others with 5 year pins and a list of staff receiving 16 year 1 year and 5 year pins.
Lone Star beer has expanded its distribution to 65 outlets across 78 Texas counties over 10 years, with women among distributors. The drive is led by C C Haecker and a broad roster including Bailey, Barnes, Moore, Norton, Wilson, and many others. The towering smokestack on Simpson Street rises 150 feet, a familiar landmark.
Peter J. Baker has led Lone Star Bottling since 1940 except for three years in military service. The plant has grown from 17 to 116 staff, expanding daily output from 48 000 to 480 000 bottles and cans, with modern equipment and unwavering bottling discipline. Baker’s career reflects the brewery’s tenfold production surge over a decade. He is married, resides in Marquette Street, and enjoys bowling and golf in the company league.
The article notes beer as a popular early beverage in colonial America and claims the first brew took place in 1587 in Roanoke, Virginia. It presents a brief historical claim about Roanoke’s brewing origins.
Samuel Adams, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, was a prominent brewer. He helped build a legacy in early American industry and politics, intertwining patriotism with budding beer culture.
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