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NB ReflectsS2 #15-“work is your best medicine”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.”2025-07-2519 min
NB ReflectsS2 #14- Prohibition "fabricator of liquid spirits"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."2025-07-1117 min
NB ReflectsS2 #13-4th of July RemembrancesS2 #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 particular listen to the stories of the “pumper races.”2025-06-2720 min
NB ReflectsSeason 2 #12-"Let’s clean it or plant grass"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."2025-06-1315 min
NB ReflectsSeason2 episode 11- Camp WarneckeSeason 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 on 12/02/2004. This one I am informally calling "the people from Houston."2025-05-3120 min
NB Reflects Season 2 #9 Part 1 Special Memorial Day EditionSeason 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 Monument at Prince Solms Park.2025-05-1621 min
NB ReflectsSeason 2 #9 (10) Part 2 Special Memorial Day EpisodeSeason 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 and their families from 5/17 to 9/1.2025-05-1618 min
NB ReflectsSeason 2 episode #8 “the wall of water”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 Gerald Thiele on 03/20/2025 for Reflections #2405. I am informally calling this one- “the wall of water.”2025-05-0219 min
NB ReflectsSeason 2 episode #7 "playing house while visiting grandma at La Calera"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."2025-04-1815 min
NB Reflectsseason2 #6- "stars for an evening"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 thumbnail comes from a book available at the Museum's "Sophie's Shop" called Kindermaskenball: Past and Present by Rosemarie Leissner Gregory and Myra Lee Adams Goff. (pg. 33)2025-04-0418 min
NB ReflectsS2 Episode 5- the "Jolly Rough Riders"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 New Braunfels. Both ladies were there for an unannounced train stop of the President. Roosevelt was serenaded, poems were read and his body guards for the day were the "Jolly...2025-03-2118 min
NB ReflectsS2 episode #4 "A dancing Yankee horse"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."2025-03-0717 min
NB ReflectsS2 episode #3 "I'm so nervous, I don't know if I can do this."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 to the New Braunfels community. He will be sorely missed. I am calling this one (ironically) "I'm so nervous, I don't know if I can do this."2025-02-2116 min
NB ReflectsS2 episode#2 Black History Month “. . . and yet, I say I am not bitter.”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.”2025-02-0716 min
NB ReflectsSeason 2! Episode #1 “Paintin’ curbs while New Braunfels burns”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”2025-01-2413 min
NB ReflectsEpisode #20 “Gloomchasers in a tree”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.”2025-01-1117 min
NB ReflectsEpisode #19 "First and foremost-Herring Salad"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."2024-12-2716 min
NB ReflectsEpisode #18- "cookies on the tree"Episode #18- Cookies on the tree. From Reflections #211 Rohde, Willie and Liebscher interviewed by C. Herb Skoog on 12/4/80. These three ladies discuss preparations for the holidays by baking cookies and getting a turkey. I am informally calling this one "Cookies on the tree."2024-12-1315 min
NB ReflectsEpisode #17- The Saint Nicholas Tradition rememberedEpisode #17- The Saint Nicholas story as told by Connie Krause from Reflections #2396 and . The museum still offers the St. Nicholas experience every year on December 5th. This episode explains the German tradition.2024-12-0314 min
NB ReflectsEpisode #16-"A German background by osmosis"Episode #16- Janelle Williams Berger is interviewed by Iris Schumann for reflections#906 on 11/6/97. Janelle Berger passed away erlier this year and we here at the Sophienburg wanted to pay tribute to her efforts in starting and growing our annual Weihnachtsmarkt. She did so much for the Sophienburg; she will be sorely missed. 2024-11-1313 min
NB ReflectsEpisode #15-"Why are there so many buses here on Wednesday?"Wurstfest#2-Benno Engel is interviewed by C. Herb Skoog on August 4th, 1999 for Reflection #968. Benno Engel was the "Grosse Opa" for that year's Wurstfest and he talks about Wurstfest and how it changed over the years. I am informally calling this one- "Why are there so many buses here on Wednesday?". 2024-10-3115 min
NB Reflectsepisode #14-"The festival in The Hole"episode #14- Myron Florin interviewed by C. Herb Skoog and Tom Purdam on 11/7/1995 for Reflections #832. about the origins of Wurstfest and Myron Florin's introductionto Wurst fest. I am labeling this one-"The festival in The Hole"2024-10-1817 min
NB Reflectsepisode #13-Trials and triumphs of a single momepisode #13- From Reflections#2362, Maria Paniagua is interviewed by Joe Grist on November 8th, 2023. She discussed her trials and triumphs here in New Braunfels. Sadly, she passed away recently. Our hearts go out to her family and friends. As part of the Sophienburg's celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, we pay tribute to this amazing person. I am calling this one "the trials and triumphs of a single mom."2024-10-0416 min
NB Reflectsepisode #12 Quinceanera si o no?#12 Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, this episode is from Reflections #2111 with Elisa Delgado being interviewed by Roxolin Krueger on 10/27/2011. They discuss the origins and development of the West End Dance Hall here in New Braunfels, Tx. I am informally calling this episode "quinceanera, si o no?"2024-09-2413 min
NB Reflectsepisode#12 quinceanera si o no?episode #12. celebrating Diaz y Seis and Hispanic Heritage month, this episode features Elisa Delgado being interviewed by Roxolin Krueger for Reflections #2111. They discuss the origins and development of the West End Dance Hall in New Braunfels. I am calling this one quinceanera si o no?2024-09-1815 min
NB Reflectsepisode #11. 57 students and the Palmer Method#11- Back to school special. C. Herb Skoog along with Fred Oheim interview Gertrude Fisher about education at the turn of the 20th century. From Reflections #17 I am calling this one "57 students and the Palmer Method."2024-09-0617 min
NB ReflectsEpisode #10 Carjacked by Bonnie Parker#10 In this episode from Reflections #157 hosted by C. Herb Skoog on 11/23/1979., Roland E Koepp is literally taken hostage and is forced to drive Bonnie Parker (of Bonnie and Clyde notoriety). I am informally naming this episode "Carjacked by Bonnie Parker."2024-08-2314 min
NB Reflects#9 A Salute to Korean War Veteransepisode #9 Our final in a series celebrating the Sophienburg's participation in the Blue Star Museum program. In this episode we here from 2 people who served in the Korean War, from Reflections #567 and #601. I am calling this one "a salute to our Korean War Vets"2024-08-1015 min
NB Reflectsepisode#8- Guten Appetit SophieEpisode #8-This episode offers some insight to the Sopienburg Museum's origin and introduces (or re-introduces) the Guten Appetit cookbook. I am calling this one "Guten Appetite Sophie.". This episode features several guests from Reflections #1000 and #1036.2024-07-2613 min
NB Reflectsepisode #7 "Blonde and the auditorium class"In loving memory of Roxolin Bose Krueger. She played an important role in many things in Comal County, New Braunfels and the Sophienburg Museum. We will sorely miss her. I am calling this one "Blonde and the auditorium class."2024-07-1213 min
NB Reflectspodcast #6#6 of NB Reflects is dedicated to a new exhibit at the Sophienburg Museum and Archives centered on the rich history of textiles in the area. This one is called "Cotton to Fabric-Fabric to Sacks" in honor of our new exhibit at the museum.2024-06-2216 min
NB Reflectsspecial D-Day episodespecial D-Day episode. This episode contains a portion of #2360 Lupe Suarez reflecting on his firsthand account of landing in France during D-Day on the 80th anniversary on that fateful day.2024-06-0614 min
NB ReflectsSpecial Memorial Day EpisodeSpecial Memorial Day Episode. This episode features Gus Krause, Jr. being interviewed by C. Herb Skoog with additional commentary by Fred Ohiem. Gus Krause, Jr. recounts his service in World War One!2024-05-2713 min
NB ReflectsPodcast #3Dedicated to Nathan Martinez, winner of the Myra Lee Adams Goff Sophienburg History Scholarship. This episode recounts Lawrence and Marie Knibbe's recollections of Spring Branch (Comal County). The Knibbes were interviewed by C. Herb Skoog in Reflections #332.2024-05-1712 min
NB ReflectsNB Reflects #2From Reflections#168 C. Herb Skoog interviews George and Elsie Fischer in 1980. Informally labeled "ringtails, rumble seats and chicks"2024-05-0313 min
NB ReflectsNB Reflects #1Our very first podcast. Contains a portion of Reflections #204 hosted by C. Herb Skoog interviewing Jack Kaufmann in 1980. This podcast is informally labeled "Movies and Airplanes.".2024-04-2013 min
NB ReflectsNB Reflects Trailertrailer for the NB Reflects podcast produced by the Sophienburg Museum and Archives.2024-04-0203 min
Malice and MocktailsEpisode 20 - The Senseless Murder of Hal Gosling, US MarshalHappy Monday, mockstars! Today's episode takes place in 1880s Texas and tells the tragic story of how US Marshal Hal Gosling lost his life to two federal prisoners trying to escape going to federal prison from a moving train. It is absolutely bonkers and so sad.
Our featured podcast this week is The Graveyard Girls! Find them wherever you get your podcasts and you can listen to their trailer at the beginning of this episode.
SOURCES
https://www.historynet.com/marshal-goslings-final-train-ride/
https://newspaperarchive.com/san-antonio-sunday-light-feb-27-1...2023-01-0942 min
Talking Texas HistoryDie Weihnachtsshow 2022Scott and Gene learn about Texas German history and Christmas traditions from Tara V. Kohlenberg, the Director of the Sophienburg Museum and Archives in New Braunfels.After learning a bit about the history of German immigration to Central Texas in the 1840s, they discuss traditions like Sankt Nikolaus Tag (St. Nicholas Day), Adventskalendar (the Advent calendar), German Christmas treats Stollen, Lebkuchen and Glühwein, and the Weihnachtsmarkt (Christmas market)For more information about New Braunfels history, or planning a visit, contact the Sophienburg Museum and Archives at https://sophienburg.com.2022-12-2028 min
Malice and MocktailsEpisode 6: The Newton BoysBank and train robbers? You bet! Join me and Emily this week as we talk a little bit about the infamous Newton Boys and their antics across Texas and the midwest in the 1920s.
Sources
https://newspaperarchive.com/taylor-daily-press-jan-21-1922-p-1/ and page 4
https://newspaperarchive.com/ada-evening-news-mar-11-1922-p-1/
https://newspaperarchive.com/nebraska-state-journal-nov-18-1924-p-1/
https://newspaperarchive.com/galveston-daily-news-mar-07-1919-p-8/
https://www.texasalmanac.com/drupal-backup/images/CityPopHist%20web.pdf
https://sophienburg.com/true-crime-series-break-in-of-first-national-bank/
https://sophienburg.com/a-bank-robbery-in-downtown-new-braunfels/
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Texas Emerging LeadersReal Talk w/ Joyce YannuzziJoyce Yannuzzi is the District Director, State Senator Donna Campbell, M.D., Texas Senate District 25. She's been active in politics at some level for over 40 years and has served in a multitude of leadership roles such as: The Rotary Club of New Braunfels (Past President),The 100 Club of Comal County Board of Directors,The Constitutionalist Foundation Board and Founding Member,The Sophienburg Board of Directors,A NB City Council appointee to the New Braunfels Partnership Committee,A Blue Coat Ambassador for the Greater New Braunfels Chamber of Commerce,The United Way of Comal County Board,Comal County Child W...2021-11-1559 min