NB Reflects

Season 2 Episode #23- This episode relates methods to play the fairly unique game of 9-pin bowling that came to Comal county and survived all the way up to the present day. From Reflections #365, Moe Schwab describes the game of 9-pin bowling to C. Herb Skoog on 7/24/84. I am informally calling this one "watch out for the 9-pin disease."

S2 episode #22- Origins of Weihnachtsmarkt in New Braunfels. Janelle Berger, Anna Lee Hicks, Bette Spain and Jean Sacco were interviewed by C. Herb Skoog on 8/22/2013 for Reflections #2153. They describe the origins and early years of the Weihnachtsmarkt in New Braunfels. They also talk about how they got involved with the market and the museum. Produced in the Erben Family Memorial Sound Room at...

S2 #21- This episode contains some interesting stories about Wurstfest from about 20 years ago. Several past presidents of Wurstfest, including Doug Miller, Jeff Albrecht, Rusty Brockman, and Frank Witting were interviewed by C. Herb Skoog on on Reflections #2183. I am informally calling this one "a bet for a goldfish."

Season 2 #20- He needs no introduction if you are a fan of Polka music or a frequent visitor to Wurstfest-Alex Meixner. Alex Meixner was first interviewed on November 11, 2014 by Carl Herb Scoog for Reflections #2189. He is a wonderful musician from a musical family and is a "must see" at Wurstfest here in New Braunfels. In this episode he discusses his background and how he ended up here at Wurst...

S2 Episode #19-This episode comes from Reflections #460 recorded on 12/09/1986. Dominga Garcia Coronado is interviewed by C. Herb Skoog about her growing up years in New Braunfels before/during/after World War 2. I am informally calling this one. "you stick to the ones that make you feel welcome." Part of our continuing celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month The thumbnail is a portrait of Dominga...

S2 episode #18- continuing our celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, J C Reagan interviews Ray Martinez for Reflection #747 on 9/3/1993. Ray Martinez recalls with amazing detail his experience on August 1, 1966 as he confronted Charles Whitman, the sniper in the University of Texas tower. Ray Martinez was an Austin Police officer at the time, he later became a Texas Ranger. He retired to and sti...

S2 # episode #17-La Calera (aka Dittlinger Village) This episode was taken from Reflections #649 where Guadalupe "Lupe" Suarez was interviewed by Tom Purdum on 9/3/1991. He talks about the La Calera area by the limestone quarry where the workers lived for decades. This episode coincides with the Museum's celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month and an exhibit on the village itself.

s2-episode 16- In this episode, we listen in on Reflection program #489 recorded on July 9th,1987, hosted by C. Herb Skoog where he interviews Jesus "Jessie" Aguirre Sr. and his life living in New Braunfels. He emphasizes the importance of education while also looking back on the social issues Mexican Americans faced daily in New Braunfels. He shares the wisdom he has collected as he grew older an...

Season 2 episode #15-This episode comes from Reflections #19 where Toni Meierhofer is interviewed by C. Herb Skoog with Fred Oheim on 02/15/1977. This is the “earliest born” person interviewed in our collection. She is also the most advanced in age at just under 108 years old. I am informally calling this episode “work is your best medicine.”

Season 2 #14- Prohibition. This episode includes portions of Reflections #21 where C. Herb Skoog (along with Fred Oheim) interviews Jerome Nowotny on 2/2/77 and #207 where C. Herb Skoog interviews Alvin Friesenhahn on 11/11/90 and #672 where Barron Schlameus interviews Kearney Haas on 2/10/92. I am informally calling this one "fabricator of liquid spirits."

S2 #13-4 of July episode. This episode comes from Reflections #737 with recollects about 4th of July celebrations in New Braunfels. Iris Schumann interviews Walton Hoffmann, David Freisenhahn, Jean Pfeuffer, Roberta Mueller on June 28, 1993. Then Reflections #855 where Iris Schumann interviews Wib Anacher, Bob Tays, Joline Erben, Betty Grist, Bobbie Purdum, Jean Pfeuffer on July 5, 1996. In partic...

Season 2 #12-This episode contains an interview from Reflections #362 with Joseph Faust and Harley Schulz hosted by C. Herb Skoog on 07/12/84. They discuss the '56 drought and its effect on the community. The thumbnail picture is of the completely dried up Comal Spring. I am informally calling this one-“Let’s clean it or plant grass."

Season 2 episode #11-Camp Warnecke. This episode includes several stories about Camp Warneke. There are three Reflections interviews in this NB Reflects podcast. First, Kearney Haas in Reflections #672 hosted by Barron Schlameus on 02/10/1992. Second, Warren Elbel in Reflections #518 hosted by C. Herb Skoog on 05/03/1988. Third, Norise Henne Wilkenson in Reflections #2005 hosted by Roxolin Krueger...

Season 2 #9-Special Memorial Day Edition Part 1- taken from Reflections #662 where Pat Coffee was interviewed by Barron Schlameus on 12/1/91 talking about her father Dan Coffee. Dan Coffee served in World War 2 and his story in WILD. So wild that I couldn't encapsulate it in just one podcast. Make sure to check out part 2 for the rest of the story. The thumbnail is a picture of the Veterans Monume...

Season 2 Episode #9 (10) Part 2 Special Memorial Day Episode-Taken from Reflections #662 with Pat Coffee is interviewed by Barron Schlameus on 21/1/01 talking about her father, Dan Coffee. This is a continuation of the WILD experiences that Dan Coffee had during World War 2. The Sophienburg participates in the Blue Star Museum program that offers free admission to active military, retired military...

Season 2 #8 -On the night of May 11-12, 1972 there was a terrible flash flood which tore through New Braunfels. The first part of this episode recalls this disastrous event by Vol “Smokey” Davis, Jr. on Reflections #746 hosted by Iris Schumann on 09/02/1993. The second part of this episode describes the contributions of C. Herb Skoog during this fateful night. Joe Grist hosted Fritzi Richter and G...

Season 2 episode #7- scholarship winner 2025 Sophienburg History Award (in honor of Myra Lee Adams Goff) - Rebecca Elena Zuniga. Her winning essay was about her grandmother Estella Delgado Farias who is the subject of Reflections #2332. Mrs. Farias was interviewed by Dr. Fred Willard on 8/28/2019. I am informally calling this one "playing house while visiting grandma at La Calera."

Season 2 #6- This episode concentrates on the long-held tradition of the Kindermasken Parade and Ball. We hear from Lucille Rust on Reflections #33 hosted by C. Herb Skoog with Fred Oheim on 05/04/1977. In a second part we hear from Bobbie Purdum, Linda Dietert, Kay Specht, and Delores Patterson hosted by Roxolin Krueger on 03/06/2000. I am informally calling this one "stars for an evening." This...

S2 Episode 5- The first part of this episode includes an interview of Stella Scholl Platz on 7/27/1976 by C. Herb Skoog and Fred Oheim. The second part of this episode includes an interview of Franziska Dittlinger Liebscher on 3/13/1977 by C. Herb Skoog and Fred Oheim. They both talk about the early years of the 20th century. The story that connects them in the brief stop of Theodore Roosevelt in...

S2 Episode #4- Millie Karbach is interviewed by C. Herb Skoog (with Fred Oheim) on 02/24/1977 for Reflections #0023. She describes part of the arduous journey that her relatives endured to reach New Braunfels and an interesting story about her father and the US Civil War. I am informally calling this one "A dancing Yankee horse."

Season2 episode #3- Herb Skoog interviewed by Roxolyn Krueger on 8/11/2016 for Reflections #2249. Herb describes his background in radio and how he made his way to New Braunfels. He is the originator of the Reflections programs in 1976 which include more than 1500 oral history recordings (he hosted more than half of them). We lost C. Herb Skoog recently. He was incredibly significant and important...

Season 2 #2- Celebrating Black History Month. This episode contains an excerpt from Reflections #14 where Ruth Hunter Harper is interviewed by C. Herb Skoog with Fred Oheim on 8/13/76. I am informally calling this one ". . . and yet, I say I am not bitter.”

Season 2! Episode #1 To start off Season #2. C. Herb Skoog interviews Roger Brinkkoeter for Reflections #2224 on 10/22/2015. He talks about the Fire Department of New Braunfels and their taking over the ambulance service. I am informally calling this one- “Paintin’ curbs while New Braunfels burns”

Episode #20- In this episode C. Herb Skoog interviews Paul John from Reflections #6 (on June 15, 1976) with Fred Oheim. They talk about music and dances in New Braunfels. Also at the end of this episode they interview Al Schnabel from Reflections #18 (on February 25, 1977) talking about Berger Ball. I am informally calling this one “Gloomchasers in a tree.”

Episode #19 New Year's Episode-In this episode we listen to pieces of Reflections #571, Francis Bridges and Lottie Miller interviewed by C. Herb Scoog, and Reflections $577 Edna Zipp and Walter Faust, Jr. also interviewed by C. Herb Skoog. The two parts cover some traditions surrounding New Year's in early 20th century New Braunfels. This one is informally called-"First and foremost- Herring Salad...