NB Reflects

Season 3 #24- Wurstfest Special. In this episode C. Herb Skoog interviews Robert "Bob" Blang for Reflections #2253 on 9/16/2016. We recently lost Bob and this podcast is dedicated to him and his family. Bob played every Wurstfest for 62 years starting with the very first one in 1961. Bob was just like his picture looks- fun, kind and talented. I am informally calling this one-"the chicken dance, s...

Season 3 episode #23- Wurstfest Special. This episode continues the stories of Myron Floren and his time at Wurstfest thru the late 60s and 70s. Myron Floren is accompanied by Raymond Baese as they are interviewed by Tom Purdum for Reflections #706 on 11/3/1992. Among the stories they recall they fondly remember the times they had with the Timmermann sisters. I am informally calling this one-"Brea...

Season 3 Episode #22-This episode comes from Reflections #133 where James D. Ogletree is interviewed by C. Herb Skoog on 5/27/1979. James tells the story of his opa Henry D Gruene who went on a real-life cattle drive in 1870. The terminology is interesting and not too complicated to figure out. Before you listen to the podcast see if you can guess what "the greatest delicacy on the whole trail" wa...

Season 3 episode 21-The origins and development of the Green and White Store are discussed by Ray Mendez, Sr on 12/14/1978 for Reflections #110 hosted by C. Herb Skoog. Also Ray Mendez, Jr. and Mary Mendez Flores also talked to C. Herb Skoog on 09/06/2006 for Reflections #2021. The stories are similar, but interestingly offer a good recollection of the Store's history. I am informally calling this...

Season 3 episode #20-In this episode Bernard Gutierrez is interviewed by C. Herb Skoog for Reflections#2149 on 6/26/2013. Mr. Gutierrez discusses the beginnings of the City Bakery which turned into the New City Bakery that is still open and operating on the corner of San Antonio St and Chestnut St. I am informally calling this one "'It was just like a piece of cake." Part of the Sophienburg's cele...

Season 3 episode #19-This episode discusses the Arboretum in Landa Park. It comes from Reflections #427 with Delores Schumann and Joyce Kalodize interviewed by C. Herb Skoog on 2/6/86. I am informally calling this one "the objectives of an Arboretum."

Season 3 Episode #18-This episode comes from Reflections #54 and Reflections #869. In the first one, C. Herb Skoog interviews Alfred Harry on 10/26/1977. The second one, Iris Schumann interviews Kay Lynn Faust Specht on 02/27/1997. They talk about the moving of the Faust house across Seguin Street in 1927. I am informally calling this one-"We're not goin' to tear it down."

Season 3 Episode #17- This episode includes stories about the submerged settlement of Hancock. Hancock was intentionally flooded for the construction of Canyon Lake. From Reflections #0127 Gus Hanz is interviewed by C. Herb Skoog on 04/18/1979. Mr. Hanz talks about living in Hancock and its eventual submergence. I am informally calling this one "No, I never hesitated.:".

Season 3 Episode #16- This episode includes FN "Bill" Warwick and his wife Margaruite who were interviewed on 02/16/1982 by C. Herb Skoog for Reflections #0267. They discuss Bill's career in Major League Baseball including his participation in the 1926 World Series playing for the St Louis Cardinals who ended up defeating the famous New York Yankees. I am informally calling this one-"A baseball li...

Season 3, episode 15-This episode includes parts from three different Reflections programs on Juneteenth in New Braunfels. The first clip is from Reflections #0067 recorded on 02/02/1978 where C. Herb Skoog interviews Leon Parker. The second clip is from Reflections #0313 recorded on 03/10/1983 with C. Herb Skoog interviewing Lucille Garcia. The longer final clip is from Reflections #0805 recorded...

Season 3 #14-This episode comes from Reflections #0581 which was recorded on 01/31/1990. C. Herb Skoog interviews Roger Reininger, Bucky Warwick Smith and Tommy Ortiz about their time working in Landa Park as lifeguards. I am informally calling this one "several cases of beer down inside the pool."

Season 3 #13- Carroll Udo Hoffmann Tribute-We lost Mr. Hoffmann recently and wanted to do a tribute to his memory. He was an important member of the New Braunfels community as well as the Sophienburg Museum. This is from Reflections #0755 recorded on 10/13/1993, interviewed by J. C. Reagan. Our sincerest condolences go out to his family and friends.

S3 #12- Memorial Day Special Part 2 In this episode we continue the story of Albert Fischbeck as he fights in Europe during WW2. This comes from Reflections #623 when he was interviewed by Barron Schlameus on 5/4/1991. This includes his participation in D-Day thru the Battle of the Bulge. Note: Again not a photo of Albert Fischbeck

Season 3 Episode #11-Memorial Day Special Part 1 In this episode Albert Fischbeck in interviewed by Barron Schlameus on 3/4/1991 for Reflections #623. Albert discusses his time as he is drafted, trained and transported during WW2 leading up to D-Day. Note-this is a generic image of a WW2 soldier, not Albert Fischbeck

Season 3 episode #10-In this episode Francis Hoffmann discusses her experiences as a nurse in New Braunfels in the 1920s. This comes from Reflections #82 recorded on 9/8/78 hosted by C. Herb Skoog with Fred Oheim. I am informally calling this one "klapperschlange and an owl".

S3 episode #9- This episode comes from pieces of Reflections #0326 where C. Herb Skoog interviews Rev. C. J. Freudenberg on 7/27/1983. The Reverend had written a thesis in 1947 at Trinity University in San Antonio, Tx and he discusses parts of that thesis relating to Native Americans and the Meusebach treaty. This episode touches on several things noted in this year's winner of the Myra Lee Adams...

S3#8-In this episode C. Herb Skoog interviews Pearl Playdell Bouverie from Reflections #314 on 3/17/1983. Pearl Bouverie ("Lady Pearl") was born in London, England and lived a version similar to the TV show "Downton Abbey.": The thumbnail is from her home Palace House at Beaulieu near Soouthampton. It is open to the public and you can visit it. She started coming to Texas in 1955 and did so repeat...

Season 3 episode #7-This podcast on the "free thinkers/frei denker" comes from Reflections #2 with Valeska Startz on 12/19/76, from Reflections #22 with Martha Borne on 02/24/77 and from Reflections #43 with Sida Streuer on 08/03/77. All three were interviewed by C. Herb Skoog with Fred Oheim. I am informally calling this one: "A metaphor for a podcast"

S3 episode #6-This episode explores the Eiband and Fischer store fire as several people reflect on the event. 6 different Reflections were used to put this episode together. They are Reflections # 11, 20, 131, 645, 2233 and 2271. They begin with Fire Chief Walter Staats and end with a member of the Fischer family, Carlo Fisher. I am informally calling this one, ". . .coulda' burned the whole town...

S3#5-In this episode C. Herb Skoog interviews Donald Rahe, Kermit Greebon, and August Schulze on 9/30/1982 from Reflections #294. They discuss the "Schuetzen Verein" that was established in 1849 here in New Braunfels, Tx. the thumbnail picture, I believe, is a very old flag sew for the Schuetzen Verein. Reflections #294 contains another 30+ minutes about the Schuetzen Verein.

Season 3 episode 4- We are continuing our celebration of Black History month. This episode comes from Reflections #313 where C. Herb Skoog interviews Lucille Garcia on 03/10/1983. She talks quite a bit about the integration of New Braunfels, Tx in the 1960s-70s. The thumbnail includes a picture of Lucille Garcia (on the left). I am informally calling this one-"a credit on the book."

S3 #3- This episode celebrates Black History Month. Eddie Millette and Mary Millette Johnson are interviewed by C; Herb Skoog on 2/2/2984 for Reflections #347. They relate their family history coming out of slavery, making their way to Tx and other stories from the early 20th century. I am informally calling this one:; "eating meat on a meatless day with a suspicious plane circling overhead."

S3 episode #2- In this episode Leon Lacshowb describes his time as a pilot for "Air America" in Reflections #0542 with host C. Herb Skoob on 1/24/1989. Feel free to watch the movie Air America with Mel Gibson and Robert Downey, Jr and compare his stories to the movie. I am informally calling this one, "working for Pig Pen and Silver Fox."

S3 #1-Darvin Lee Altenhoff is interviewed by Iris Schumann on 04/30/91 for Reflections #633. This episode describes his experiences in post-world war 2 Europe. This episode is proudly hosted by his grandson-Mark Altenhoff.

Season 2 episode #24- The season 2 finale, holiday episode. The podcast comes from Reflections #298 where C.. Herb Skoog interviews Myra Lee and Stewart Fischer on 10/22/82. They discuss their Christmas traditions growing up in New Braunfels. Their stories mirror many other families stories about Christmas in Comal County. I am informally naming this one "all I want for Christmas is a baton."