NB Reflects

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 still lives in New Braunfels, Tx. I am informally calling this one, "people would see me in my uniform and say, "Go Get Him!""

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 and lets others know he is appreciative and does not let what he has endured bring him down. The Thumbnail is a picture of Stephen F. Austin school, a school for people of Mexican descents. This photo was taken in 1937.

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 particular listen to the stories of the “pumper races.”

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 on 12/02/2004. This one I am informally calling "the people from Houston."

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 Monument at Prince Solms Park.

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 and their families from 5/17 to 9/1.