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ISSUED EVERY THURSDAY IN THE LAND OF SUNSHINE. MILE AND HONEY
VOL. 50
Boeme. Kendall County, Texas, Thursday, April 21, 1955
No. 19
HOSPITAL PLAN APPROVED
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Greatest Mass Meeting In
Boerne History Unanimous
For Building Now
Preliminary Expenses Raised
In 5 Minutes—Workers Needed
To Sell Shares
Showing what can happen
when everybody puts their
shoulder t.o the wheel was dem-
onstrated in Boerne this week
when at one of the greatest and
most harmonious mass meeting
in the history of the city, the
proposed hospital received the
unqualified and unanimous ap-
proval of hundreds of citizens
of every walk of life who packed
the building doors, windows
and stage.
In less than five minutes the
money for the preliminary ex-
penses, cost of charter, charter
and franchise taxs, printing of
stock, stamps and printing ex-
penses was raised far above the
quota the final figure reaching
$791.
The mass meeting was pre-
ceded by a parade in which so
many people participated that
only a few were left to stand on
the sidewalk and cheer.
In the city parade were city
and county officials, the band,
the school children, the Wom-
en’s Army, the Children’s Army
business floats citizens, the
Boerne Surrey and the country
doctor portrayed by A1 Gray and
a gentleman bringing up the rear
with an appropriate sign, he be-
ing the only citizen against
building a hospital.
The mass meeting was open-
ed by Chairman Harry Grosser
who thanked all citizens who
had worked on the hospital
plans for the last two years.
County Judge Newton then
outlined the plan for the hos-
pital in general. The money es-
timated for a 16 bed hospital
would be raised by selling shares
in $25 denominations through a
private corporation. A security
agent is to be licensed by the
state to handle the money which
will be kept in escrow until
enough is raised to build the
hospital. If not, then the money
is to be returned. Harry Phillip,
county treasurer, will qualify as
security agent or broker, and
his time and office will be avail-
able at no cost for the sale of
stock.
It was estimated that the
hospital working at capacity
would have the following income
per month; 16 beds $4800; X-ray
$600; Laboratory, $100; Drugs,
$150; Cardigraph, $50; emer-
gency room, $50; total income
$170.73.
A total of 4800 shares will
be issued at $25 a share. Direc-
tors were elected at the mass
meeting to serve for the first
year at which time the stock-
holders will hold their first an-
nual meeting and elect directors
to run the hospital for terms of
office. Directors elected at the
mass meeting by unanimus vote
were Harry Davis, Jr., Henry
Fabra, Max Theis, Ed. Ebens-
berger, Harry Grosser, C. G.
Newton and Arthur Leesch. Mrs
Freddie Mae Uecker started the
ball rolling by bringing in a five
gallon jug of pennies which she
has raised over a period of a
year which finally totaled up to
$17.73.
The Boerne Grange then of-
fered $25, the Lions Club $50,
the Boerne Chamber of Com-
merce $50, the Boerne Rural
Fire Association $25, Junior
Reading Club $12.50. They then
passed the hat and when the
tens, fives, one dollar bills and
nickels and pennies were count-
ed on top of the piano a total of
almost $800 was available for
preliminary expenses to get the
bond sale started.
Ellis Adams, chairman of the-
Methodist church board, announ
ced $2500 had been donated by
A. A. Horne if the hospital was
started by December 1.
Dr. Harold C. Day introduced
Dr. Gilbert Gremmel, a new doc-
tor who has come to practice in
Boerne.
Judge Newton announced that
the cost of the hospital would
be $60,000; equipment $25,000;
site $5000; architect $1000; con
trading and engineering $5,000;
for operation expenses $24,000;
total $120,000.
The motion to accept the plan
was made by Arthur Leesch,
seconded by Mrs. Harry Davis,
Jr., and upon the question, there
was not a., dissenting voice and
the motion carried unanimus-
lj^after helpers got tired of
counting the standing votes.
Scores of workers will be need
ed in a few days to carry the
campaign to a successful conclu-
sion and an office is to be set
up in the courthouse immediate-
ly as headquarters.
The hospital will be avaiable
for any licensed doctor to take
patients in for care for all races
and creeds.
MEXICAN SUPPER
Mexican Supper at School
Cafeteria for the benefit of the
1955 Saengerfest, 20 Clubs, 600
singers coming to Boerne this
fall.
Mexican Supper at Boerne
School Cafeteria, Saturday,
April 30th., beginning at 5:30
p. m. Admission $1.00, children
under 12 years 50c.
SENIOR NEWS
The Seniors are at it again.
If you happen to see some of the
Seniors a little sleepy-eyed —
it’s because of play practice. The
Groom Said No is the play se-
lected by the class and will be
presented April 28, 29. The
cast includes Janice Dixon, Sue
Hillmann, Lillian Schmidt, Keith
Dunbar, Christine Vandiver,
Rosa Lee Culak, Anita Holmes,
Johnny Kirschke, Kermit Uec-
ker, R. Jett Fellows, Fred Reis-
sig. The entire Senior class is
working to make this play a big
success. Our director is Miss
Sybil Pustejovsky with Berna-
dine Hugman as assistant di-
rector.
The Senior Class has planned
to have a dance on May 7, but
as of yet, the band has not been
selected.
PTA CONFERENCE AT
NEW BRAUNFELS
Mrs. John A. Kirschke was
elected Vice-President of the
Seventh District Texas Con-
gress of Parents and Teacher at
New Braunfels last week. Mrs.
Kirschke will represent Gilles-
pie, Blanco and Kendall Coun-
ties.
Her duties wil be to study
education of these counties and
to serve the membership and
general public in bringing to
them the high ideals of the
Parent-Teacher Association.
Also to heip units work out
problems when they arise, how-
ever she can only serve the units
in proportion to what they ask
and are willing to work for.
STANDING OF HILL
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Little Miss Hu^hetta Hodges
of Corpus Christi is visiting her
aunt Mrs. Harry Bundy and
family.
Boerne Grange
Report
Boerne Subordinate Grange
met in regular third Friday ses-
sion on April 15, with Master
Harry Grosser, presiding.
After routine business, bal-
loting was held for seven pros-
pective new members.
Mrs. Lena Taylor reported
that the Presbyterian church at
Leon Springs, would have a
special night service on May 15,
which is Soil Stewardship Sun-
day. The services will be at 8
o’clock. Members of the Boerne
Grange plan to attend these ser-
vices.
The Lecturer announced that
she had received 1$ essays and
that they were now in the pro-
cess of being judged.
It was urged that members
clean up and beautify their
premises ancLthe entrance to
their places wherever possible.
A message was received from
State Master James Bender of
Fredericksburg stating that a
film of the 1954 judging of the
National Grange and the Sears
Roebuck Foundation Communi-
ty Service Contest is now avail-
able and he suggested that it be
shown at the May 20 meeting of
the Boerne Grange.
Fredericksburg, Balcones and
'Comfort Granges are invited to
attend this meeting. The judg-
ing team includes Master Ben-
der.
Master Harry Grosser appoint
ed Mrs. Anna Poss, Home Ec.
Chairman to succeed Mrs.
Brown who resigned because of
inability to attend all meetings.
A lengthy discussion was held
relative to what the Grange
could do to aid in securing a hos-
pital for Boerne.
Two delightful color films of
a hunting trip to Canada were
shown by Mr. and Mrs. Delavan,
son-in-law and daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Albert Halbardier.
Delicious refreshments were
served by the following host-
esses :
Mrs. Albert Schwope, Mrs.
Albert Halbardier, Mrs. Harry
Gregory, Mrs. Gordon Hollon,
Mrs. John Kutzer, Miss Dora
Wollschlaeger, Mrs. Louis Berg-
mann, Mrs. Max Theis, Miss
Hilda Agold and Mrs. Willie
Agold.
About fifty members attend-
ed and it was especially grati-
fying to see so many children
present. Next regular meeting
on May 6 th.
Balcones Grange
Balcones Grange held their
regular meeting April 14, with
Master Herbert Voges presid-
ing. Visitors for the evening
were State Master and Mrs.
Bender and Mr. and Mrs. Edgar
Marshall from the Fredericks-
burg Grange. Youth chairman
Maurice Theis reported that
they had vaccinated 30 dogs and
were going out this weekend to
finish up. It was voted to have
our annual picnic June 12th at
the Balcones center. On com-
mittee are Hugo Zoeller, Maurice
Theis and Willie Moreau. After
a short Economic committee
lovely refreshments were enjoy-
ed served by the Herbert Voges
family. •
ATTENDS LECTURERS
CONFERENCE
Miss Dora Wollschlaeger left
on Wednesday for Fayetteville,
Ark. where she is attending a
three day Grange Lecturers
Conference. Miss Wollschlaeger
was sent thru the interest of
the Boerne Grange.
News Notes From
County Agent's
Office
Junior Livestock Show
Directors Select Officers,
1956 Show Site
Officers af the Board of Di-
rectors for the .1956 Kendall
County Junior Livestock Show
were chosen, and the Kendall
County Fair Grounds selected
as site for the 1956 Kendall
County Junior Livestock Show
and Auction. This action took
place when the Board members
met at the Fair Grounds on
April 14, presided over by Ar-
thur Esser, 1955 President of
the Board. Allen Haag of Ken-
dalia was chosen to serve as
president of the organization
for 1956, with Alfred Gilliat and
L. E. McQuinn being re-named
to the positions of Secretary
and Treasurer, respectively.
Other action taken by the
Board was the limiting of num-
bers of entries by 4-H Club and
Vocational Ag class members in
the annual Auction. Each quali-
fied entrant will be imited to no
more than two entries, with not
more than one of fat steers,
lambs or barrows. This action
was necessitated by the increas-
ed number of yaungsters ‘now
enrolled in 4-H Club and. Voca-
tional A who are feeding fat an-
imals as their demonstrations
and projects. Even with restric-
tions placed on entries for the
1955 Show and Auction, a total
of 193 lambs were auctions.
Other action by the Board of Di
rectors prescribed “wether
lambs” to be used in all show
rules where the word “lamb”
had heretofore been used.
Since facilities are already on
hand at the Fair Grounds, it
was felt that the cost of pens,
tents and other equipment nec-
essary ta hold the Show at some
other site would be burdensome
to the community, and the vote
to hold the 1956 event at the
Fair Grounds was unanimous.
Lamb Is Rich In Food
Nutrients
Like all meats, lamb is im-
portant in the diet, not for its
appetite apeal alone, but for the
essential food nutrients it con-
tains. It is an excellent source
of protein for body building, is
I one of the best sources of iron,
needed for red blood; and of
phosphorus for bone and teeth.
Also, it is high in B vitamins.~
Kendall County produces qp
to 15,000 head of lambs for mar
ket each year. Yet in lamb con-
sumption, figures would proba-
bly show that lamb is The least
used of all meats by the average
family in the County. Ever ask
for a cut of lamb at local retail
stores which sell meats? It
would be a safe prediction that
those stores use salesmanship
to'sell other products and meats
but “Lamb”!! People just don’t
eat it. Some people don’t care
for the flavor of lamb, but if it
is good lamb, properly cooked
and properly served, seventy
five per cent of the residents of
Kendall County like lamb as part
of their meat ration^. Lamb fits
into any menu in any season. It
should be served often—either
hot or cold, never lukewarm. It
is easily digested and cmpletely
digested. In the County Agen’s
family, the, annual consumption
of lamb is above 30 pounds per
person, and we don’t eat it be-
cause we ought to but mainly
because it is good, and good for
us. Keep in mind, there are 3
important rules for proper cook-
ing of lamb; cook according to
cut; use low temperature; and
avoid overcooking. For hot lamb
use hot plates. We raise it—
let’s eat it. And give the fellow
who wants to buy a piece of lamb
h chance to buy it right here in
Kendall County.
STREET PAVING
The city administration is
paving one block of Depot street
which will be a big improvement
for the city.
The city has adopted a new
policy. If citizens who live on a
paved street will put in curb and
gutters, the city will pave from
curb to the existing city pave-
ment.
This should encourage prop-
erty owners to have curb and
gutters installed along their
property line.
CITY APPOINTMENTS
MADE
At a recent meeting of the
Boerne City Council the follow-
ing appointments were made:
Fred Hillmann, Mayor pro-
tem; A1 Gray Park, Swimming
Pool, Creek and Fire Commis-
sioner; L. B. Young, Street Com-
missioner; J. Arleigh Huff, Uti-
ities; Dr. R. Smort, Police, Pub-
lic Health and Sanitation Com-
missioner : F. O. Cole, Tax As-
sessor and Collector.
Mrs. A1 Gray, City Historian,
Dr. H. C. Day, Health Officer,
assisted by Dr. Gregory and Dr.
VanOsdell.
BOERNE O.D.H.S.
MEETING
On Friday night, April 15th.,
the Boerne Herman Sons Lodge
No. 25 met for their regular
monthly meeting with 18 mem-
bers present and two visitors,
Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Neimeyer of
San Antonio.
The meeting was called to or-
der by Walter Bergmann, Pres.
The minutes of the March meet-
ing were read and approved as
was the financial report for the
preceding month.
A lengthy discussion then fol-
lowed in regard to celebrating
the 65th birthday of our Lodge
some time in July. Mrs. Arthur
Schulze, Louis Bergmann and
Arnold Meckel were named as
the committee in charge of ar-
rangements. There being no
other business, the meeting ad-
journed.
' Pinochle was played and de-
licious refreshments were ser-
ved.
The May 13th meeing will fea-
ture hot tamalas. Are you com-
ing?
Arnold O. Meckel,
Reporter
WILLIE PETSCH, SR.
Funeral services for Willie
Petsch, Sr. were held on Mon-
day at St. Mary’s Catholic
Church in Fredericksburg. Pet-
sch, age 78, a retired farmer
passed away on Friday.
Survivors include his widow,
Mrs. Bertha Petsch; children,
Edgar, Frank and Susis of San
Antonio, Richard of California,
Paul of Boerne, Tillie of Amaril-
lo, Nelda of Wisconsin, John of
Cuero, Marvin of Dallas, Willie
of Oregon City, Ore. and sister,
Mary Alice of Ennis, Texas.
BOERNE STAR TO BE
CLOSED FRIDAY
The Star office will be closed
all day Friday, April 22, as we
will attend the South Texas
Press Association’s annual con-
vention and the Fiesta parade.
Mrs. Gretchen Stendebach is
visiting her sister Mrs. A. T.
rToepperwein in Austin. Another
sister Mrs. Thomas Smith from
Ljftle Rock, Ark. also is visiting-
in Austin. She will visit here be-
fore returning to her home in
Little Rock.
Lions Club Doings
The nominating committee
with Lion Lewis as chairman,
put the following nominations
before the membership for 1955
1956.
President, C. C. Knight.
1st. Vice-Pres. C. G. Newton.
2nd. Vice-Pres. Gerad Saxon.
3rd. Vice-Pres.—Edwin Lyon.
Secretary, M. H. Hawkins.
Lion Tamer, Clyde Moore.
Tail Twister, Alton Grimm.
Directors for two years —
Eugene Lewis, Franklin Young.
No nominations were made
from the floor. Election will be
May 3rd. Plan to attend.
Lion Lyon lost the door prize
which was eleven dollars. His
name was drawn but no Edwin
present.
Tardy members, Lions Ebens-
berger and McQuinn were greet-
ed at the door by the TT with
his cup.
It was a pleasure to have as
our guest, Mr. Felton Lester,
manager of the Iley Feed Store.
Hope to see you again soon.
Because of a Kendall County
School Board meeting and the
pageant “Thunder and Glory” in
San Antonio quite a few of our
members were absent.
Congratulations Lions! Our
club was well represented at the
Hospital Meeting on Monday
night with about 95 per cent of
our members present.
Lions Dunning and Young are
offering for sale four hundred
Pheasant chicks. (At least four
hundred eggs now in incubator,
36 of which should have hatched
today, April 19th.) Odds are
vthese enthusiastic Lions are
counting their chickens before
they hatch. Its a 100 to 1 these
boys are in for a surprise.
As George Gobel would say—
“There you are and here I am,
Good night.”
CANCER DRIVE
UNDER WAY
Mrs. Joe Speight, chairman
of the cancer drive for Kendall
county, states the drive is now
going on. It is only thru the
united efforts of the citizens
that cancer research can contin-
ue the work now in progress
over the country.
If you have a few hours to
help solicit for the drive, call
Mrs. Speight. Our help is need-
ed now.
Help fight CANCER!
LOST RING FOUND
A ring which was lost 43
years ago was recently found
by Willie Vogt on his place near
town. The ring , a wide gold
band was engraved C. S. to L.
A. After a little inquiring a-
round it was remembered that
Mr. and Mrs. Christian Schmidt
once lived on the present Vogt
place.
Mr. Schmidt was contacted
and immediately recognized the
ring as one lost by Mrs. Schmidt
in 1912. The ring is now in Mr.
Schmidt’s possession.
JAMES F. GROTE
NOW WITH FAIR
OAKS RANCH
James F. Grote has been
named as manager of Fair Oaks
Ranch, according to C. W. Moore
manager of farm and ranch op-
erations for Mr. Ralph E. Fair.
He assumed duties on Monday.
Grote is well known through-
out the county, especially in
Hereford circles. He formerly
was manager of the Thornton
Hereford Ranch near Boerne.
Guests of Col. and Mrs. L. J.
Lockett were Col. and Mrs. Tom
Davies of Athens. The Davies’
are Mrs. Lockett’s brother and
sister-in-law.
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Davis, Jack R. The Boerne Star (Boerne, Tex.), Vol. 50, No. 19, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 21, 1955, newspaper, April 21, 1955; Boerne, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth863564/m1/1/: accessed July 2, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Patrick Heath Public Library.