The Boerne Star (Boerne, Tex.), Vol. 60, No. 1, Ed. 1 Thursday, December 10, 1964 Page: 4 of 8
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THE BOERNE STAR
Thursday, Dec. 10, 1964
SUPERINTENDENT’S
REPORT
Football Banquet
Citizens of the Boerne School
District furnished a steak din-
ner at the Barn Door for the
Boerne football team, coaches,
and their wives. The coaches and
members of the football team
wish to express their sincere ap-
preciation and hope they have
carried the Boerne banner well.
NLibrary Report
Another section of this paper
contains an article of interest
concerning our High School li-
brary. We are proud of the ser-
vices which our High School Li-
brary has to offer the students
of Boerne.
Basketball Trophies Awarded
The High School Basketball
Boys’ team attended a basketball
tournament over the week-end
and won the trophy for first
place in the Consolation Divis-
ion.
The Boerne High School Girls’
Basketball team attended a tour-
nament in Medina and was a-
warded the first place consola-
tion trophy.
School Board Meeting
The next regular school board
meeting will be held on Monday,
December 14, 7:30 P. M., at the
Boerne High School.
Literary Seminar
Mrs. J. C. Allen, Mr. Robert
Howard, and Mr. Ross Murphy
sponsored a group of twenty-one
High School students on a trip
to the University of Texas for
the purpose of receiving infor-
mation and general instruction
from the University professors
on Literary events. These events
are sponsored by the University
Interscholastic League. The Lit-
erary Meet for 1965 will be held
at the Cole High School on April
3, 19’65. The 'Boerne students
are looking forward to compet-
ing against their new District
foes_District 27 A A.
TROOP 1 AND 9
Brenda McMurrey called the
meeting to order. Deborah Day
called the roll. Darlene Dudley
collected dues. We made gifts
for our mothers. Rebecca Grem-
mel served refreshments. Then
we were dismissed.
Reporter, Janis Smith
OPEN ON XMAS DAY
TULLIS
ENCO SERVICE STATION
Frontier Restaurant
NOW OPEN
3 MILES NORTH OF BOERNE ON HWY. 87
OPEN 5 A, M. to 9 P. M.
SATURDAY NIGHTS TILL 3 A. M.
MAMIE GILLEY, Owner
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Schmidt,
Carl Seidensticker, Jess Lloyd,
Pink Voges and Ed. Whitworth
returned from a hunt in Webb
County. Mr. Schmidt killed a
large Javelina, Mr. Seidenstick-
er and Mr. Whitworth both kill-
ed a buck deer. Mr. Whitworths
deer was a extra large buck.
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Dietert
have returned from a hunting
trip in Edwards County. They
each killed a large buck on this
trip. We liked the one Mrs. Diet-
ert killed best.
3tc
XMAS CIGARS
All popular brands
MAX’S PLACE
“Buckhorn Bar”
ST. JOHN LUTHERAN
WOMEN MEET
St. John Lutheran Church
Women met at Luther Hall, Dec.
2nd at 11;30 for their annual
Christmas Luncheon with 30
members in attendance.
After the luncheon President
Roma Herbst presided at the
business meeting.
Devotion and prayer was given
by Selma Langbein.
An inspiring Bible Study was
conducted by Pastor Winter
Mrs. Ruth Klabunde urged
members to meet Dec. 11 at 9 A.
M. for an all day Workshop to
finish Christmas decorations and
to trim Christmas tree. Bring
sack lunch.
On Sunday, Dec. 6th, at 2:30
the morning and evening circles
held their first general meeting.
Roma Herbst was in charge
of the business meeting.
Scripture and prayer was giv-
en by Barbara Turk.
Several songs were sung after
which Pastor Winter explained
the meaning of the Christmas
decorations the members have
been working on for several
months. The symbols of Christ
and the work of Christ are white
and gold and symbolize the true
love of our Savior.
Worship prayer was given by
Helen Works.
Cake, punch and coffee was
served by the officers.
SCHOOL LUNCH
ROOM MENU
Monday, Dec. 14
i/2 pint milk
Beef spaghetti
Tomato wedges
Pickled beets
Bread and butter
Peach halves
Peanut butter crackers
Tuesday, Dec. 15
Vo, pint milk
Turkey and gravy
Dressing
Cranberry sauce
Green beans
Bread and butter
Xmas cookie
Wednesday, Dec. 16
Vo pint milk
Hamburger on bun
or
Pimiento cheese sandwich
Lettuce and tomatoes
Onions, pickles
Potato chips
Butter cookie
Fresh pears
Thursday, Dec. 17
V2 pint milk
Meat patties
Gravy
Tossed vegetable salad
Glazed sweet potatoes
with
Pineapple
Bread and butter
Doughnuts
Friday, Dec. 18
1/2 pint milk
Salmon cakes
Cheese
Catsup
or
Pressed ham
Carrots and peas
Buttered potatoes
Bread and butter
Strawberry jello
JUNIOR BRIDGE CLUB
Mrs. A. W. Noll was -hostess
on Thursday at her home to mem
bers and guests of the Junior
Bridge Club. Before the games
a dessert and coffee were served.
Mrs. George Ebensberger, a
guest, received high score, Mrs.
Richard Leeder was second high.
Other guests were Mesdames
Eugene Haas, Cliford Aleshire,
and Paul Conn.
THIS YEAR. GIVE
AN INSURED
SAVINGS ACCOUNT
THE GIFT MOST APPRECIATED BY FAMILY AND FRIENDS
COMMINITY
SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION
(you can 'shop" by mail or in person)
A Christmas Account may be opened with as little as $150
MARKER TO BE ERECTED
The Official Texas Historical
Market commemorating the Tex-
as Civil War period for Chaplain
A. J. Potter has been contract-
ed for erection by the State
Building Commission. This an-
nouncement was made by the
Texas State Historical Survey
Committee, which is jointly re-
sponsible for its erection.
The state marker is made of
cast aluminum with Swedish
steel effect for durability and
appearance and is one of- four
sizes erected by the State Build-
ing Commission with research
and inscriptions prepared by the
Texas State Historical Survey
Committee. The Official Texas
Historical Medallion appears at
the top with the inscription be-
low.
This marker for Chaplain A. J.
Potter measures 27 by 42 inches
in size and will be erected 2.6
miles northeast of Boerne on
Highway 87.
The following information ap-
pears in the inscription.
Andrew Jackson Potter was
born in Missouri, orphaned at
the age of 10, was a jockey,
gambler and ruffian. He fought
in the Mexican War in 1846-47,
and was later a Texas Ranger.
He was converted in a camp
meeting, learned to write, and
became a Methodist minister.
He served four years in the
Confederat Army. Like any Chap
lain, he had the pay and rations
of a private. In camp he conduc-
ted regular religious services,
counseled, taught men to read
and write, handled the mail, and
visited the sick. He once whip-
ped an editor for libeling the
army. In the battle line, until
the firing order came, he had
Bible in hand, preaching to his
men “on the brink of eternity”.
He fought to the end of the bat-
tle, and then took down from
the lips of dying men words to
their family or friends, prayed
for the passing soul, and aided
the wounded.
After the war, with Bible in
left hand and pistol in right, he
preached for 30 years on Texas
frontiers. He gave many a wild
town its first sermon, some-
times preaching in a settlement’s
only public building—a saloon.
He founded several churches,
and from enforcing respect for
his work with fists and guns, he
was called “the fighting parson.”
At the home he owned on this
site from 1868-83, several of his
15 children were born. He died
in his pulpit and was buried in
Caldwell County.
The erection of Official Texas
Historical Markers is part of the
Civil War Centennial Commem-
oration in Texas. The markers
are designed to interpret and
commemorate the role of promi-
nent Texas Confederates, battles
frontier outposts, coastal fortifi-
cations, manufacturing plants
and military supply centers.
This marking program is part
of a comprehensive 51year plan
of the Texas _ State Historical
Survey Committee to record, ap-
preciate, mark, preserve and sur
vey Texas history. “RAMPS”, as
the plan is called, seeks to place
5,000 historical markers over
the state in this period. These
markers are to be sponsored thru
joint efforts of the state, coun-
ties, cities, civic groups, and in-
dividuals.
The Civil War in Texas is a
part of the vast program to
mark historical sites in Texas
from archeological finds to mod-
ern industry and statesmen.
Since the beginning of the Cen-
tennial marking program, 509
Official Texas Historical Mark-
ers have been submitted for e-
rection.
TO RECEIVE DEGREE
College Station. Dec. 4. —
Boerne is among the home ad-
dresses listed by the 415 Texas
A&M University seniors who
have filed as candidates for bach
elor’s degrees to be presented at
Commencement Jan. 16.
The names of undergraduates
who plan to complete all degree
requirements as this semester
ends were released by Registrar
H. L. Heaton.
In addition to the 415 candi-
dates for bachelor’s degrees, 129
graduate students seek the mas-
ter’s degree and 51 are doctoral
candidates.
Tlie listing of bachelor’s de-
gree candidates includes Thomas
Raymond Ransdell, Drawer R,
Boerne, industrial technology.
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HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY
IS DRESSED UP
Several new improvements
have been added to the High
School during the last few days,
reports librarian, Mrs. Lela Tuc-
ker. Display racks for magazines
and dictionaries now give some
of the library tables these spe-
cial uses. One new shelving unit
completes the shelving space for
the entire library.
During the past six months
several changes in the physical
appearance of the library have
been effected—new ceiling, new
floor, new tables, and chairs,
and the addition of an extra
room space, all with fresh paint.
Of special importance is the
adding of twelve hundred new
books, Mrs. Tucker emphasizes.
Among these twelve hundred
new books are many valuable
reference books, as well as many
for general circulation in all
classifications. Accreditation se-
andards will soon have been met,
according to Mrs. Tucker, who
is a certified school librarian.
There are twelve library aides
—mostly seniors—who serve in
the library one period per day. *
They are becoming proficient in
labeling, shelving, typing, mend-
ing, and general desk routine,
and are therefore very valuable
to the service which the library
can supply to the faculty and
students. These aides are: Rob-
ert Traylor, Donald D’Spain, Ron
old D’Spain, Tim Traylor, Mike
Mattick, Jacquelyn Wiemers,
Marjorie He viand, Nancy De-
Winne, Ede Day, Tom Torrence,
Rankin D’Spain, and Mike May-
turn.
Many students take advantage
of the services which the libra-
ry offers. So far this school year
about 50 classes have held ses-
sions in the library; about seven
teen hundred books have been
in circulation; and about 1500
uses have been made of the ref-
erence books.
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Davis, Jack R. The Boerne Star (Boerne, Tex.), Vol. 60, No. 1, Ed. 1 Thursday, December 10, 1964, newspaper, December 10, 1964; Boerne, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth870903/m1/4/: accessed July 3, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Patrick Heath Public Library.