Hansen Family in the News

Mr. Pederson and Mr. Hanson, who is now building at Deutschburg, and M. Jorgensen are usually found together, that is when they are not working very seldom. Mr. Jorgensen is the blacksmith who has attracted so much favorable attention to Francitas. Hansen, when he isn't setting out fruit trees, is a carpenter. Francitas Bee, November 23, 1911

Deutschburg School First Year--1912-1913   The School was located one mile north of the present site. The land was given for the school through the influence of Dr. H. Gerhard as a part of a contract he had with the Valley Fruit Farm and Garden Company. A small school house was built and school opened in 1912 for its first time. The first trustees were Chas. Thatcher, John Evers and Chris. Hansen. School opened with the enrollment of twenty-four pupils. Miss Gwinn has the honor of being the first teacher, but illness in her family caused her to resign and the term was finished by Miss Bessie Meadows.   Deutschburg History

Deutschburg Mrs. and Mrs. C. J. Hansen and Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Thatcher were Palacios visitors Monday. C. J. Hansen butchered a fine beef one day this week which he sold out among the neighbors of this vicinity. Palacios Beacon, November 26, 1920

Deutschburg Community Fair Grand Success Following is the list of contests and the first and second prize winners: Home-made Peanut Butter - First place - Mrs. C. J. Hansen Rhode Island Red Chickens - First Place - C. J. Hansen Palacios Beacon, October 21, 1921

Deutschburg Mr. and Mrs. H. Best and Mr. Hansen went to Palacios Saturday to vote for their favorite candidates. J. J. Harbison and family, Mrs. C. J. Hansen and E. Johs motored into Palacios Monday evening after school. Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Hansen, Mrs. J. F. Evers, Mrs. M. Sexton and Mrs. J. J. Harbison enjoyed the hospitality of the Best home Tuesday afternoon.   Palacios Beacon, April 7, 1922

Community Fair At Deutschburg Great Success Dairy Cows - Heifer, over 1 under 2 - First Place - C. J. Hansen Agriculture - Egyptian Wheat - Second Place - C. J. Hansen Agriculture - Peanuts - First Place - C. J. Hansen Ladies' Exhibits Cottage Cheese - First Place - Mrs. Hansen Cream Cheese - First Place - Mrs. Hansen Peanut Butter - Second Place - Mrs. Hansen Handwork Relics Best Display - First Place - C. J. Hansen Palacios Beacon, October 13, 1922

Deutschburg   C. J. Hansen is completing a beautiful residence on his farm. Mr. Hansen is a pioneer in Deutschburg and it looks like he was always going to stay here.   Palacios Beacon, December 8, 1922

Deutschburg   C. J. Hansen, who has been quite sick, is a little better at this writing.   Palacios Beacon, January 12, 1923

Deutschburg   The Deutschburg Community Club met at the school house Saturday night, March 31. Messrs. Hansen and Best were given the job to build a depository in the school house to keep club dishes, etc. in. The discussion of a ditcher took a good part of the business hour. It was decided to inspect a grader and Messrs. Rampmeier, Best and Lenarc were appointed the committee for same. .[paper damaged] The club voted to invite…Crawford to their next meeting…talk on figs. After…Mr. and Mrs. Karl Schmidt acted as host and hostess and served sandwiches and coffee. All members are urged to be present at April 28 meeting as we are promised a surprise stunt by some of our embers.   Palacios Beacon, April 6, 1923

Deutschburg   Mr. Hansen and Mr. Best built the Club depository Saturday.   Palacios Beacon, April 27, 1923

Deutschburg   Mrs. Evers and Mrs. C. J. Hansen were in Palacios Monday having dental work done.   Palacios Beacon, July 20, 1923

Deutschburg   The Deutschburg Community Club composed of the adult people of the community of the adult people of the community met at the school house Saturday evening, Jan. 15th. After a short business session a very pleasant social hour was enjoyed by all. Mr. and Mrs. Hansen being hostess and serving sandwiches, cookies, cake and coffee. Palacios Beacon, January 27, 1927

Deutschburg   Mr. Jergenson has been the guest of his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Hansen of this community.   Palacios Beacon, April 10, 1930

Deutschburg   We are glad to report Mrs. C. J. Hansen improving over a fall which broke her ankle.   Palacios Beacon, May 8, 1930

Deutschburg   Mrs. C. J. Hansen visited in the Rampmeier home Sunday.   Palacios Beacon, June 12, 1930

Deutschburg School And Community News Misses Aileen Howell and Mary Pearce were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. Hansen Tuesday evening.   Palacios Beacon, November 12, 1931

Deutschburg School And Community News The Deutschburg Union Sunday School was reorganized and new officers elected:--Miss Rubye Neuszer, Supt.; Martha Gerhard, Sec.-Treas.; Mr. C. Hansen, Choirister; Mrs. Paul Gerhard, Misses Aileen Howell and Mary Pearce, teachers. Meetings will be held every Sunday morning at 10 o’clock. Palacios Beacon, November 19, 1931

Deutschburg School And Community News Mr. and Mrs. Paul Gerhard and family visited Mr. and Mrs. C. Hansen Sunday afternoon.   The Community Club meeting was held Saturday evening. The program consisted of a dialogue, “A Proposal,” and a chorus of college songs. After the program the business meeting was called to order. Plans for the Christmas [program] was discussed. The annual election of officers was held. Results were as follows:--Mary Pearce, Chairman; Paul Schmidt, Vice-chairman; Erich Johs, Secretary; Mr. C. Hansen, Treasurer.   Palacios Beacon, November 26, 1931

Deutschburg Misses Mary Pearce and Aileen Howell were the dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. Hansen Tuesday evening.   Palacios Beacon, April 14, 1932

Deutschburg School and Community News   Mr. and Mrs. Hansen entertained a group of young people Thursday evening. Of course they enjoyed the evening! Who wouldn’t—at Hansens!   Palacios Beacon, October 6, 1932

Deutschburg School and Community News Mr. and Mrs. Hansen visited at the teacherage Thursday evening.   Palacios Beacon, October 27, 1932

Deutschburg School and Community News Misses Pearce and Howell and Morgan Pearce were the dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. Hansen Thursday evening.   Palacios Beacon, November 3, 1932

Deutschburg School and Community News Mr. and Mrs. C. Hansen spent Thanksgiving day with friends near Palacios.   Palacios Beacon, December 1, 1932

Deutschburg School and Community News Mr. and Mrs. Hansen entertained dinner guests Sunday. The occasion was Mr. Hansen's birthday. Many happy returns of the day. Palacios Beacon, January 26, 1933

Deutschburg School and Community News The school children were given a Valentine party Tuesday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Hansen were present, Mr. Hansen acting as postman for the Valentine box. Candy, furnished by the girls, was served. Mr. Hansen told of his experiences in the Spanish-American war. Afterwards the pupils played a game of ball. Palacios Beacon, February 23, 1933

Deutschburg School and Community News Misses Aileen Howell and Mary Pearce and Morgan were dinner guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. Hansen Thursday night. Palacios Beacon, March 2, 1933

Deutschburg School And Community News Misses Howell and Pearce were guests at the Hansen home Saturday.   Palacios Beacon, March 9, 1933

Deutschburg School And Community News   Mr. and Mrs. Hansen called at the teacherage Thursday evening.   Palacios Beacon, November 23, 1933

Deutschburg School And Community News Mrs. Pearce and Mary Pearce were guests at the Hansen home Sunday.   Palacios Beacon, November 30, 1933

Deutschburg School and Community News Mrs. C. J. Hansen, who had been ill, is improving   Palacios Beacon, January 25, 1934

Deutschburg School And Community News Mr. C. Hansen was given a surprise dinner by the Polifka and Pearce families Thursday evening in honor of his seventy-third birthday. Many happy returns, Mr. Hansen!   Palacios Beacon, February 1, 1934

Francitas Facts. We are glad to state that our friend, Mrs. C. J. Hansen of Deutschburg is much better.   The Edna Weekly Herald, February 6, 1936

Francitas Facts. Mr. and Mrs. Hansen were visiting Mrs. B. H. Pearce Tuesday.   The Edna Weekly Herald, June 25, 1936

Francitas Facts. Mr. and Mrs. Hansen of Deutschburg were calling on Mrs. B. H. Pearce one day the past week.   The Edna Weekly Herald, June 2, 1937

Francitas Facts Mr. and Mrs. Hansen visited Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Pearce Saturday last.   The Edna Weekly Herald, October 6, 1938

Francitas Facts   Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Hansen of Deutschburg spent the afternoon at the Pearce home on Jan. 2nd.   The Edna Weekly Herald, Jackson County, Texas January 10, 1946

Deutschburg Doin's Styles exhibited at Deutschburg's fashion show Friday evening indicate a startling trend in every direction. Prize for the best-looking tie worn by the men (feminine judges) went to Chris Hansen with consolation favor to Lt. Lonnie Cunningham. Mrs. Chris Hansen won two cakes in the cake walk. Palacios Beacon, April 4, 1946

Farewell Party Given C. J. Hansens In Deutschburg Area   Members of Deutschburg community gathered at the schoolhouse Sunday evening for a farewell party honoring Mr. and Mrs. Christian J. Hansen, who have moved to Palacios after 33 years in Deutschburg. After an evening of games, visiting and refreshment, the Hansens were presented with potted plants for their new home and a leather book of autographed good wishes from their former neighbors. Palacios guests were Mrs. Dell Arnold, Mrs. Jennie Marco and Mrs. Mary Breur.   Palacios Beacon, February 20, 1947

Francitas Facts. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Pearce, with Mrs. Frank Pearce, visited the Hansens in their new home in Palacios last Sunday afternoon. The Edna Weekly Herald, Thursday, March 6th, 1947

Facts From Francitas We have heard that our good friend, Mr. C. J. Hansen, who has spent several days in the Palacios Clinic, is now back at home. The Edna Weekly Herald, February 12, 1948

Francitas Facts. Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Hansen of Palacios, with his two nieces, Mrs. Alice Paulsen of Casper, Wyo., and Mrs. Mary Smith of Omaha, Nebraska, were visiting Mrs. Ben Pearce last Thursday. We are glad to note that both Mr. and Mrs. Hansen are feeling much better. The Edna Weekly Herald, Thursday, May 10, 1951