The Boerne Star (Boerne, Tex.), Vol. 50, No. 39, Ed. 1 Thursday, September 8, 1955 Page: 6 of 8
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Thursday, September 8, 1955
THE BOERNE STAR
Weekend visitors from New
Orleans were Mr. and Mrs. Ed-
win L. Phillip. They were guests
of Mrs. J. A. Phillip. Mr. and
Mrs. Ronald C. Phillip of Dallas
spent several days here with
relatives. Mrs. J. A. Phillip ac-
companied them to Dallas where
she will remain for several
weeks.
Mr. and Mrs. John Williams
recently returned from a trip
to Iowa and Nebraska. While in
Iowa they attended the 25th
Anniversary Reunion of Joel
Estes—Joseph Hiatt descend-
ants There were approximately
100 relatives present from vir-
tually every state in the union.
Mr. Williams reports that the
huge corn crop in that area has
suffered considerably due to the
extensively hot weather in Aug-
ust and lack of rainfall at the
proper time, especially in South-
western Iowa and parts of
Kansas.
Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Holman of
San Antonio spent the Fair week
end here with Mr. and Mrs. Fritz
Sueltenfuss.
On Wednesday evening Mr.
and Mrs. Gene Haas entertained
the members of McQuinn Build-
ing Materials bowling team in
their home. The trophies they
won as league champions in the
Ladies League were awarded to
the following: Mary Lemm, Bet-
ty Schwarz, Jennie F. Schmidt,
Ida Grosser and Maxine Haas.
Others at the party were Aelda
Schmidt and Mrs. H. A. Miller.
Ice cream, pie and coffee were
served by the hostess.
IN APPRECIATION
We would like to thank Sher-
iff Kuebel and the Boerne Fire
Dept, for putting out the fire in
our oven last Sunday. We es-
pecially wish to thank Sheriff
Kuebel for being so alert in get
ting to the fire so promptly,
ltc Mr. and Mrs. Joe Miller, Jr.
You can purchase concrete or
light-weight building blocks
from us at the same price that
you would pay if purchased di-
rect from the factory.
McQuinn Building Materials
Hill Country League Play-off
Sunday, Sept. 11-3 p. m.
Seguin
vs.
Camp Stanley
At Camp Stanley Diamond
NOTICE
All Boerne White Sox ball
players please bring your uni-
forms. sox, caps and sliding pads
to the City Cleaners to be clean-
ed and stored for next season.
Requested by,
Manager Crumpton
BOERNE BAND ON
SAENGERFEST PROGRAM
The Boerne High School Band
under the direction of Prof.
Edwin S. Lyon, will participate
in the 64th. Saengerfest. of the
Hill Country Singing Societies,
which will be held at Boerne on
October 8th. and 9th.
The Band will open and close
the musical programs by render-
ing two selections on each of the
two days.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Steel have
returned from a visit with Lt.
and Mrs. Harry Steel, Jr. and
Rebecca in Fort Sill, Oklahoma.
v Coming from Johnson City
for the Fair festivities were Mr.
and Mrs. Geo. Schomberg.
OZARKA
Spring Water
Tastes Better
While for seventy five years this
water from Hot Springs, Arkansas,
has been recommended by Physi-
cians for it’s theraputic properties.
It is chiefly used as a delicious
spring drinking water, a safe sub-
stitute for those whi find a high
mineral content and chemically
treated waters objectionable. $1.50
for 5 gallons plus bottle deposit.
Sold by Piggly Wiggly, Boerne, Tex.
Also Perfection distilled water
$1.00 for 5 gallons plus bottle.
SHRINE CIRCUS
For the second time in his-
tory the big Shrine Circus will
exhibit in Kerrville. Sponsored
by the Hill Country Shrine Club,
the big-time Gil Gray Circus will
give two performances in Kerr-
ville’s Antler Stadium on Wed-
nesday, Septembeer 14, matinee
at 3:15 and evening at 8:15.
This famous Gil Gray Circus
plays annually for sixty Shrine
Temples and other Masonic or-
ders through the United States,
offering absolute tops in clean
entertainment. Gil Gray circus
stars have bene assembled from
all over the world, and present
two hours and thirty minutes of
thrill-picked entertainment.
This Shrine Circus also offers
one of the greatest collections
of animals in circus business—
wild lions, bears, trained seals,
camels, llamas, wild tigers, per-
forming chimpanzees the famous
Liberty trained horses, dogs and
ponies.
Featured act in the show is
the world famous star, Dolly
Jacobs, and her three huge per-
forming elephants Modos, Judy
and Dumbo. Also to appear on
the bill will be the only set of
living twin baby elephants in
the world.
Profits from the circus will be
useed by the Hill Country Shri-
ne Club for local charities.
Visiting in the home of Mr.
and Mrs. E. B. Theis during the
labor day weekend were Mr. and
Mrs. Vernon Schaub, Gary mid
Marilyn and Mrs. Glenn White
and daughter Glenna of San An-
tonio. Mr. White visited his
grandfather who is seriously ill
in Winters, Texas. ✓
P. T. A. MEETING
The first meeting of the
Boerne P. T. A. for this semes-
ter will be held at 8 p. m. Thurs-
day evening, September 15th in
the High School auditorium. Mr.
Roy Ldesman, our Superintend-
ent, will give an interesting and
informative talk on school oper
ational policies and cooperation
between faculty and parent.
Every parent and intersted
adult is cordially invited to at-
tend this meeting. After the
business meeting, refreshments
will be served in the School
Cafeteria thus affording an op-
portunity for you to become ac-
quainted with your child’s teach-
ers.
MRS. JOHNSON
INJURED
Injured in a freak accident at
Houston was Mrs. Paul Johnson.
The Johnson’s were preparing
to move from Houston to San
Antonio. The handle of their
garage door became loose hitting
Mrs. Johnson on the forehead,
she in turn fainted and fell to
the cement pavement, striking
her head and causing a basal in-
jury. The victim has been in a
coma since the accident which
occurred Saturday. At this writ-
ing she is showing improvement.
Mrs. Johnson is the former
Clara Lamm.
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Rusch of
Houston visited here this past
weekend and enjoyed the Fair.
Having returned to their
home in Falfurrias are Mr. and
Mrs. Leonard Kemp and two
daughters, after a pleasant visit
here with Mrs. Rose Kemp.
Fair weekend house guests
of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hillman
and daughter Sue were Mr. and
Mrs. Gus Richers of Flatonia,
and Mrs. W. E. Jones and Mrs.
Gattis Neely of Winters.
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HOME NEWS
Trees and Shrubs Resistant To
Cotton Root Rot
Many shrubs and trees are
dying at this time of year as a
result of cotton root rot. Where
this occurs, it is not wise to re-
plant the same kind of shrub or
tree, according to Sadie Hat-
field, Extension homestead im-
provement specialist . . . Select
varieties resistant to the dis-
ease.
Trees resistant to root rot in-
clude: liveoak, hackberry, syca-
more, Osage orange of bois d’
arc, hickory-, mesquite, mountain
cedar and red cedar, anacua,
cedar elm, holly, wild plum, re-
tana and palms. Recent tests in-
dicate that the silk tree or mi-
mosa tree is also resistant, al-
though observations on this are
not yet complete.
Shrubs and hedge plants that
survive in root-rot areas are:
pomegranate, Pfitzer juniper,
yaupon, Gouglas pyramidal ar-
orvitae, coralberry and snow-
berry, huisache. clematis, aga-
rita, Texas Mahonia or blue ag-
arita, New Jersey tea, ocotilli,
Turk’s-cap hibiscus, shrubbery
blue sage, sotol, yucca and
agaves.
Improving Radio Reception.
Having trouble with radio in-
terference? Noise is an indica-
tion of trouble which often can
be located and removed, says
Harriet Brigham, Extension
home management specialist.
Reception is sometimes im-
proved by reversing the plug
which connects the radio to the
outlet. Loop antennas are built
into many radios and these may
not work well if placed too near
window screens or other metal
objects such as piping. Better
reception is some times obtain-
ed by moving the radio from one
part of the room to another. A
good outside antenna may be
needed if you are farther than
50 miles from the transmitter.
It can work wonders in improv-
ing reception.
Good grounding and adequate
wiring are valuable aids in reduc
ing radio interference. Check for
loose connections in outlet plugs
or between the cord and the ap-
pliance. Loose connections be-
tween the motor and the frame
of a refrigerator can also cause
interference with radio recep-
tion. Electric heating pads with
out sna-action thermostats some
times cause trouble. Thermo-
stats in electric irons may be
responsible. Electric shavers,
food mixers, some fluorescent
and neon lights and electric
fences may be to blame. Poorly
shielded or ungrounded ignition
transformers on oil burners can
also cause interference.
Suitable filters can be added
to equipment such as electric
drills and sanders to prevent in-
terference with radio reception.
Home Economics Briefs:
The slogan chosen for the
September traffic safety is
“Keep Your Eye on All Small
Fry.” September means back to
school for millions of American
youngsters. Don’t help statistics,
help children!
Many people do not know that
oleander flowers, leaves, and
stems are Poisonous to man and
animals* says Sadie Hatfield, Ex
tension homested improvement
specialist. Occossionally a child
is killed by eating the oleander.
When oleanders are the only
green plants available, animals
may nibble them and be des-
troyed.
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Ammann
are vacationing in Hawaii.
We have a full line of elec-
trical supplies in stock sufficient
to wire a house or to make minor
repairs.
McQuinn Building Materials
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Davis, Jack R. The Boerne Star (Boerne, Tex.), Vol. 50, No. 39, Ed. 1 Thursday, September 8, 1955, newspaper, September 8, 1955; Boerne, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth863647/m1/6/: accessed July 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Patrick Heath Public Library.