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ISSUED EVERY THURSDAY IN THE LAND OF SUNSHINE. Mll-lf AND HONEY
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Boeme, Kendall County, Texas, Thursday, March 15,1956
VOL. 51
Tournament News
DOTTIE DURBIN
Highlight of the first weeks
activity was a huge 269 game
turned in by Dottie Durbin of
the Austin Saengerrunde in her
doubles. Dottie set an all time
high game for all classes of
ladies competition. In all events
she tallied 1713.
1st. weekend, no men’s teams
from Boerne bowled.
Boerne lady bowlers turned in
good scores which were placed
on the board as follows:
Cass C team, Boerne ladies,
2086, 3rd place.
High individual series in
team: Class D, Meta Richter,
436, 1st. place.
High individual game in team
Class D, Meta Richter, 163, 1st.
place.
Ladies Doubles:
Class B, Emma McDow and
Gloria Voges, 3rd. place, 907.
Class C, Agnes Meckel and Vi
Robertson, 3rd place, 875.
High individual series in
doubles: Class B, Gloria Voges,
1st., 502, Class D, Agnes Meckel,
1st. 420.
High Individual games in
doubles: Class B, Gloria Voges,
1st, 192; Class D, Agnes Meckel
1st, 153.
Ladies singles:
Class B, Gloria Voges, 2nd.,
500-; Emmie McDow, 3rd., 459.
Class C, Vi Robertson, 2nd.,
484.
Class D, Lois Soell, 1st., 505.
High individual game in sing-
les, Class D, Lois Soell, 1st. 192.
Senior Party
The second of three Senior
parties to be "given by members
of the Senior Class of Boerne Hi
took place on Saturday evening
at Herff Park.
Beginning with a “Ham Sup-
per” with all the side dishes,
the party got off to a gay start.
After supper, dancing was en-
joyed % the music of Art Koch's
Orchestra of New Braunfels.
Later in the evening cake and
drinks were served. Hosts were
Misses Doris Thomson, Joy Nell
Mints, Maydell Ratliff, Patsy
Davis, Virginia Minoi’, Louise
Nobles, Laurene O’Connor, Tom-
my Jo Ingle, Buddy Beem, James
Stahl and Terrell Norris.
Trustee Election
Saturday, April 7th has been
set as the date for the annual
School Trustee Election.
Two trustees, L. E. McQuinn
and Berino Froboese are one
year men with terms expiring.
Two county trustees, one in
Precinct 1, Alfred McD. Gilliat
and Precinct No. 3, Raleigh
Schuetz are up for re-election.
F.F.A. Radio Program
The Boerne F.F.A. is going to
have a fifteen minute program
on radio station KONO Satur-
day, March 17th at 12:30 p. nr.
The program is going to be about
judging beef cattle and it will
be recorded on the Fair Oaks
Ranch,
The Johnnie Leidl family
visited in Victoria on Sunday
with Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Green.
One-Act Play
Billy Pat Jonas won first
place as best actor and Mary
Gauntt and Doris Mdore tied for
first place as best actress in the
one-act play contest held in the
Boerne High School auditorium
recently.
Edwin Henkel and Philip Wil-
son tield for second place as
best actor and Lynn Holmes won
second place as best actress.
Seventeen students participat-
ed in the play, “A Lack, a Lake,
Alack,” which was presented
twice to student assembly and
twice for an adult audience, each
time with a different cast. The
audience at each performance,
voted by secret ballot for the
best actors and actresses.
The results helped Mrs. Atkin-
son, director of the play, deter-
mine which students would rep-
resent the school in the one-act
play district competition to be
held here March 22.
Other students who won po-
sitions on the all-star cast in-
cluded Earl Dunning, Doris
Thompson, and Louise Grem-
mel. Although Mary Jane Esser
tied with the latter, the girls
agreed to draw for the role. Miss
Esser will serve as ah alternate
as will Jean Buck and Charley
Huff.
Members of the cast who help
ed to make the plays successful
include Lorene O’Connor, Joy
Nell "Mints, Martha Rackley,
Kenneth Herbst and Norman
Hodges.
Cooperating with the actors
were members of the school's
dramatic club, the Purple Thes-
pians, as follows:
Lucy Anne Schwarz, adver-
tising manager; Barbara Sch-
warz and Jack Esser, property
managers; Bonnie Hillebrandt
and Maxine Rolf, costume man-
agers; Lothar Jungmichel, ar-
tist; Willene Thomson and Di-
ana Nagel, Make-up; Mary Kath
erine Vogt, House- Manager;
Tommy Phillip, sound effects
manager; Rachel Davis, Light-
ing Manager; and Terrell Norris
Barbetta Moore, Janet Kelly,
Cynthia Kelly, W. B. Burt, and
other students as crew mem-
bers. .
Grange Area
Conference'
The Kendall and Gillespie
Counties Area Conference was
held in Comfort on March 9.
State officers present for the
meeting were Archie Knight,
Overseer; Frank Knight, Stew-
ard; Eddie Bell, Gatekeeper;
and Arthur Leesch, Executive
Committee. Also Sis. Helen
Franklin, Lecturer; and Sis.
Lorene Kraft,. Secretary.
Bro. Archie Knight gave some
pertinent information concern-
ing state and local Granges; need
of Granges to support each other
and outlined some of the awards
given by State and National
Grange for increases in mem-
bership.
Arthur Leesch made remarks,
on the workings of various
Grange levels; the importance
of working with other rural or-
ganizations; and the advantage
of being a member of a nation-
al organiaztion.
Sis. Kraft talked about the
pins awarded to individuals for
increase in membership.
A program made up of short
numbers by all the Granges pro
duced an interesting variety of
entertainment. Also helping on
the program was the State Lec-
turer.
There were sixty-five persons
present with visitors coming
from as far as Poteet, San An-
tonio and New Braunfels.
Following the meeting re-
freshments we're served.
Mr. L. E. Jungmichel is con-
fined to the Baptist Memorial
Hospital with an infected foot.
We hope soon to report his re-
covery.
Boerne Area
Chamber Of
Commerce
Dennis C. Atkinson, Reportetr
The March 8th meeting of the
Boerne Area Chamber of Com-
merce resulted in an effective
means to carry out a conscious-
ness of the various needs of the
community and an increase in
attendance and intense interest
in the desire to promote a better
Boerne Area and was evidenced
by the membership’s participa-
tion in the discussion of the
telephone situation which the
people of Boerne and the ad-
joining rural areas feel should
be better planned with regard
to the two telephone services in
the extended area service plan.
A motion was carried for
cleaning trash out of the dry
Cibolo Creek bed and to spray
weed killer on leafy foliage
which will be growing within
the next few days. It was pro-
posed to hire two men to do the
work and to be paid by the
Chamber of Commerce.
President Vadnais reported a
good response to the proposed
listing of leasing of hunting lo-
cations, and any person wishing
to attract lessees should send
their names to him as soon as
possible.
A Nominating Committee was
appointed by Mr. Vadnais, con-
sisting of Edgar Schwarz, Jr.,
Henry Fabra and Dennis C. At-
kinson, for the purpose of draw-
ing up the names of 13 members
to be nominated as new officers.
These names to be reported by
3-2-56.
Mr. Bordelon, Manager of the
Guadalupe Telephone Coop, was
the speaker for the evening and
responded to questioning by the
Chamber of Commerce members.
He gave a clear picture of the Co
operative’s situation with re-
gard to the extended area ser-
vice management with the Gen-
eral Telephone Company. Mr.
Bordelon was introduced by Mr.
Hilmar Bergmann, one of the di-
rectors, along with Parvin
Spencer, President, Alex Elbell,
Vice-President, Arthur Weidner
and Dwight P. Smith. The infor-
mation was offered in this gener
al discussion that 712 subscrib-
ers in Boeme used the General
Telephone Services and there
are 277 Kendall County Co-op
subscribers at the present time.
Since the Boerne area Chamber
of Commence is very much in-
terested in the effects of the
high toll charges between the 2
exchanges, 12/3 of each toll char
ged goes to the General Tele-
and tend to create more revenue
phone and 1/3 to the Co-op. The
discussion centered around the
need of the Chamber to resolve
to alleviate what it considers a
tenuous situation regarding the
high toll between the two tele-
phone exchanges as it effects
adversely the business possibili-
ties of our merchants in regard
to communication cost at a high
rate. _
A resolution was proposed by
the Chamber that it will benefit
all the firms and subscribers of
the General Telephone Company
for the company ultimately for
it to extend between the two
services this area service and do
away with the now present high
toll charges between the Co-op
and General Telephone. Boerne
city subscribers are no less ef-
fected than the Co-op subscrib-
ers to telephone service. At the
present rate there are 200 'calls
per month for each of the Co-op
exchanges into Boeme. This
shows the toll service charge to
get into the Boerne exchange
very adversely affects the com-
munication of Kendall County
citizens.
Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Kemp
and three daughters of Refugio
spent several days here this past
week with homefolks.
GUADALUPE RIVER
WATERSHED
DEVELOPMENT
ASSOCIATION
The real mason for the lower-
ing of the underground Edwards
water tables has been consist-
ently played down by San An-
tonio in its fight for the waters
of the Guadalupe River. Figures
in the City Water Board’s engi-
neering files show that the city
water mains use less than 35%
of the 200 million of gallons
they claim they need. Irrigation
in metropolitan San Antonio a-
lone accounts for 75 million gal-
lons per day. The San Antonio
Water Board’s lines carry only
about 65 million gallon per day.
The Water Board is the agency
that is fighting to take over the
Canyon Dam on the Guadalupe.
It seems apparent that the
City of San Antonio is asking
the farmers of the Guadalupe to
give up their riparian rights to
use the water of their own river
in favor of the Bexar County
truck farmers. If San Antonio is
victorious over the citizens of
the Guadalupe Watershed, the
Bexar County irrigators will
continue to suck up the under-
ground water on its way to the
Comal and San Marcos Springs,
and the City Water Board will
take the surface water from the
Guadalupe.
It is the Guadalupe Water-
shed Development Association’s
contention that the “wet” far-
mers of one watershed should
not be instrumental in making
“dry” farmers in another water-
shed. An incomplete report
shows that appropriations for
irrigation in the Guadalupe Val-
ley top 81,000 acre feet per
year. The valley farmers have
a moral and legal right to the
water that falls within their
watershed.
If San Antonio had an under-
ground water district that con-
served the water of the Edwards
reservoir, and had made an ef-
fort to conserve the surface wat
er in their watershed, their
plight would meet with sympa-
thy from the Guadalupe. But
the records show lots of waste
and very little planning for the
future in theJSan Antonio Water
shed.
Soil Conservation
Awards
Six Kendall County men re-
ceived beautifully framed cer-
tificates of merit this week, for
outstanding accomplishments in
soil conservation.
Henry O. Weiss was named
outstanding farmer of 1954.
Robert C. Herbst, Joe E. Nickel,
Alfred Kneupper, Gus Barring-
ton and Arthur Blaschke awards
were for prominent activities.
There are three areas in Tex-
as, Kendall County is part of
the West Texas Area.
The Goodyear awards were
made by the Kendall County
Soil Conservation District, Ken-
dall County is the second to re-
ceive the 1954-1955 award in
this area.
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BAND DELIGHT
FOR SATURDAY
NIGHT.
The public is invited to attend
the annual spring concert of the
Boerne High School Band under
the direction of Edwin S. Lyon.
Place: High School Gym.
When: March 17, 1956
Time,: 8 P. M.
Why: Entertainment and to
support your band.
For Sale: Cakes, Pies and
Band Calendars.
Those who have attended in
the past remember the growth
of the Boerne High School Band
and the quality of their playing.
The band is one of Boerne’s pro-
gressive and cultural enterpris-
es. It is anticipated that the con-
cert will be worth in entertain-
ment, many times the admission
price. So come out to support
your band.
Balcones Grange
Report
Balcones Grange 1540 met in
regular session on March 8th
was Maurice Theis presiding.
A delicious covered dish sup-
per was enjoyed by a group of
members and guests before our
regular meeting.
Dog vaccination will be done
by Youth Group and anyone
wanting dogs vaccinated contact
one of our members. Vaccine was
ordered.
Two new officers were elec-
ted to fill vacancies left by Mr.
and Mrs. Patterson who have
moved to San Antonio. Lady
Assistant Stewart was filled by
Mrs. Willie Lewis and Ex-Com-
mittee by Herbert Voges.
Guests for the evening were
Judge and Mrs. Newton, Mrs.
Herrin and Mrs. James.
The field seed ordered thru
the Grange will be delivered to
Community Center Saturday.
The Ceres was in charge of
the Lecturers'program for this
month and Judge Newton gave
a very interesting talk on water
legislation presently affecting
the proposal projects on the
Guadalupe River. This is very
important to all the people in the
Hill Country interested in water
conservation.
Judge Newton also spoke on
thp amendments in the coming
election and urged all voters to
study and vote on all amend-
ments. Civil Defense was also
discussed.
Happy birthday was sung to
Hilda and Harold Zoeller, Gladys
Cooper and Jeanie Theis. Sorry
to report that Clara Schwarz has
been on the sick list.
Bank box was drawn for Har-
old Zoeller. He was not present
and the money goes to the Cof-
fee fund.
Nine members of our Grange
attended the Area Conference in
Comfort Friday night. This was
a very informative meeting and
a number of State officers took
part in the program.
Tlie officers chairs were fill-
ed by members from Fredericks
burg, Comfort, Boeme and Bal-
cones Granges.
League Opens Sunday
At Camp Stanley
Helotes, a new entry into the
Hill Country League will jour-
ney to Camp Stanley Sunday,
March 18 for a 3 p. m. game.
Numerous new faces will be
on hand as Stanley has ^bout 8
new players and Helotes will all
be new to the league. This
should prove to be a very in-
teresting game as both teams
are anxious to see how their
rookies can perform.
Doug Patton will manage the
Camp Stanley team this season
and. Burton Braun is the Helotes
Skipper.
Other games in the league
will be Boerne at Fredericksburg
Pats at Comfort and Kerrville
is off. All games start at 3 p. m.
Balcones Home
Demonstration
The Balcones Home Demon-
stration Club will hold its reg-
ular meeting on March 20 at
2:00 P. M. at the Episcopal
Church BasementT. A demonstra-
tion on Leathercraft will be giv-
en by a demonstrator from the
Tandy Co. of San Antonio. Mem-
bers may purchase leather from
him and make their leather ar-
ticles. There also will be a dem-
onstration of unusual Easter
Eggs.
That morning at 9:30 A. M.
there will be a workshop on Cop
percraft.
No. 14
The Lions Roar
It looks like we could roar all
we want to for another year;
until we hold another Ladies
Night and allow the Lionesses
to take over. But if they should
appoint the same Tail-twisted
again next year, those gals sure
hold a threat over us. Maybe
we better watch our step until
we can see which way the wind
is going to blow.
We hear that Lions Grimm,
Newton and Easley were shak-
ing a mean foot at the dance in
Sisterdale last Saturday night.
Old Newt sang some kind of a
song over there. We don’t for
sure know which one but know-
ing Newt and some of his songs,
it couldn’t have too, shall we say,
receptive ?
Lion McQuinn is having to get
back into politics ,soon. His num-
ber is up as School Trustee and
he has a run to for re-election
in April. You buying the boys
coffee, by any chance, Mac?
Somebody has clamped the
lid on Lion Atkinson lately. He
has stopped menacing the Den-
nis and everyone else for a
while. Wonder if this is just the
lull before the storm? He might
break out all over again. But if
we receive Easter cards like we
did valentines, you better watch
out, Dennis. ^
Lion Easley had three pea-
fowls donated to him and is
bragging about them. Just you
wait, Rae, until they start yell-
ing in the middle of the night
and all the rest of the time.
Wonder who was lucky enough
to pawn off such a gift? You
looking for any more such pets,
Rae? We can sure fill your back
yard in a hurry if you let us un-
load.
Lion Hillmann has returned
from art school. We aren’t sure
that Fred has learned anything,
but Mamie sure did learn how
to throw that oil around. If you
get a chance to go by, have her
show you how well she has
learned to paint. It will be worth
your while. (That commercial
will cost you, Mamie.)
Next meeting will be next
Tuesday night at the Elite;
seven-thirty.
Liberian Story
In Slides Slated
Boerne women, members of
the Woman’s -Auxiiary of St.
Helena’s Church and their
friends, have a treat in store for
March 22. On that date, at 2 p.
m., in the parish hall, Mrs.
James L. Tucker—the former
Marjorie Kutzer—will show
slides depicting missionary
work in Liberia.
Mrs. Tucker, the daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. John F. Kutzer,
also is a missionary and an in-
structor in the Liberian mission
school which is called Julia C.
Emery Hall. This school is the
project of the Woman’s Auxil-
iary of the Episcopal Church,
which started it more than fifty
years ago. Mrs. Tucker and her
missionary husband use Ameri-
can textbooks and are leaders
in educational and Christian ser
vice work in their remote part
of the world, through the mis-
sion school.
Announcing that this special
feature would be added to the
regular Lenten study program—
a short study session held each
Thursday in Lent at 2 <p. m.—
Mrs. Hubert Hamilton, presi-
dent of the Auxiliary, said that
members who wish to bring
friends to see Mrs. Tucker’s
slides are welcome to do so. An
explanation of the slides will be
given where necessary by Mrs.
Tucker. N
The regular March meeting of
the Boerne Business and Pro-
fessional Women’s Club will be
at the Elite Cafe, Tuesday,
March 27th. Committee Chair-
men are making dinner reserva-
tions for members by calling
Mary Dugosh at phone 42.
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Davis, Jack R. The Boerne Star (Boerne, Tex.), Vol. 51, No. 14, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 15, 1956, newspaper, March 15, 1956; Boerne, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth863968/m1/1/: accessed July 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Patrick Heath Public Library.