Henkhaus Family Reunion Held in El Campo
The Henkhaus reunion brought 85 descendants of Otto Henkhaus together on Sunday June 3 at K C Hall El Campo. Attendees included Otto Jr and Henry Henkhaus’s children and spouses from New Ulm Woodsboro Houston El Campo Shiner Seguin and Wharton. A barbecue dinner followed reading of the family history and next year’s reunion is planned for Columbus.
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Henkhaus
K. C. Hall
el Campo
Otto Henkhaus
Germany
Otto Jr
Henry
New Ulm
Reuben Henkhaus
Woodsboro
Otto
Eleanor) Sell
Gus
Idella) Voight
Houston
E. L
Birdie) Frels
Henry Henkhaus
John Henkhaus
Frieda Bozka
Shiner
Jack Henkhaus
Seguin
Hattie Zander
Otto Henkhaus Jr
Peggy Watts
Floyd Watts
E. L. Frels
Lucian Rainer
Alene Jenssen
Edward Frels Jr
A. J. Stolle
Wharton
Columbus
Harry Henkhaus
Harry Henkhaus Jr
Pickling Cucumber Growing Tips and Gratitude
The article explains how high versus low cucumber yields hinge on seasonal plant care including soil, variety, fertilization, irrigation, insect control, and harvesting frequency. It notes bees pollinate the plants and advises daily picking for steady supply and best profits, ending with thanks from Mrs. Herman Noack to supporters.
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College Station
It's the Law Vacation Safety Rules for Auto Accidents
Practical accident guidance urging drivers to stop render aid protect the scene call police gather facts document details including licenses injuries and witnesses. It advises seeing a doctor if injured consulting a lawyer promptly informing insurers and reporting to the Department of Public Safety if damages exceed 25 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Public Safety
Sheriff’s Dept
Highway Patrol
State Dept. of Public
Home Demonstration Tips for Furniture Finish and Rug Care
Mary Francis Burmeister offers simple home care advice. She describes mixing par affin oil with white shellac to revive foggy finishes and cautions on storage and application. Rug care steps include daily light cleaning, vacuuming, rotating rugs, lifting furniture, and professional cleaning to extend life while avoiding alkaline soaps and improper washing.
Area Deaths Adolph Helmers Betty Hurr Services Held
Funeral services were held for Adolph Helmers 79 at Johnson Funeral Chapel with burial in Mertzon Cemetery. He lived in Sherwood since 1914 and served as precinct commissioner justice of the peace and county Democratic chairman. Surviving are his wife three sons two daughters, 14 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Also noted are Betty Hurr 86 with services at First Methodist Church Columbus and burial in Odd Fellows Rest. she taught 44 years in Colorado county and had a notable career in education and local papers.
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Augusta Kieler
Lavaca County
DeWitt County
Hedwig Rannefeld
Runge
Nordheim
Roscoe
Sherwood
Helmers
Arno
Alford Helmers
Girvin
Melvin
Seagoville
Elbert
Irene) Willis
Grand Prairie
Wade
Dorothy) Rayburn
Lubbock
George Helmers
Path
Robert Helmers
August Helmers
Annie Mueller
Fred
Charlie
Henry
James Williams Holt
Hurt
Weimar
State Teachersville
Huntsville
Colorado County
Columbus High School
Henry Hurr
Flatonia Argus
Colorado County Citizen
Henry Jr
Hurr
Weed Control Makes Good Pastures Better
College Station expert Ek M Trew says weeds cut yields by half in pastures and meadows. Preventive practices, dense grass stands, proper seed, fertilization, grazing, and use of both mechanical and chemical controls boost returns. Rotary hoes help coastal and Midland Bermuda. topdressing with nitrogen after grazing can raise forage production.
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College Station
Ek. M. Trew
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Trew
John A. Long
Agricultural Information Office
Texas
Peach Creek Philosopher Ponders Russian Worries
The Peach Creek Philosopher on a Johnson grass farm ponders Russian farmers and officials. A reader quotes a 30 percent meat and butter price hike and a dictator’s shrug at discomfort. The piece links farmer cunning to space and crop prospects, with film notes and a local farewell.
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Peach Creek
Johnson Grass
Rt. 3
Shiner
Mars
Venice
Bhushche
Also Mentioned on This Page
Louis N. Wendel
Sigismund Wojciechowski
Henry Karnau
Arthur Kloesel
Buffington Funeral Home
John Dennis
Robert J. Wagner
Frank Wagner Memorial Hospital
Edwin J. Oehlke
Lee Sedlmeyer
the Gazette
Herman Noack
Mary Francis
Burmeister
State Bar of Texas
LILLY
KRAFT
Star Grocery Phone LY
Shiner, Texas
Tussy
Deodorant
Guardian
Ream
Mroll
Stoporan
Shiner Drug CO
Adolph Helmers
Mrs
Austin
Kelly McCann
Dallas
Jimmy
Bill
Kelly McCann Jr
Will Holt
Waelder
Lester Holt
Hallettsville
Ben B. Holt
Hajek Market
J. A
Glenn Ford
Charles Boyer
Ingrid Thulin
Lee J. Cobb
Paul Henried
Yvette Mimieux
Palace Theatre
Victor Meyer
Nashville
Tenn
Christie Meyer
ST. Anthony's Witting
Eve
Frank Konvieko
ATG
Spoetzl Brewery
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