NB Reflects

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."

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...