P J. Morton Burnham had a machine shop on Main at 2nd in MarbleFalls. When I was a boy growing up in the 60s, I would pass that shop at all hours of the day and night. Mr. Burnham could be seen inside tinkered with all kinds of mechanical stuff. He rebuilt fishing reels, worked on guns, made game calls and invented a number of things. He observed how a squirrel peeled pecans and made a sheller to replicate the way they did it so efficiently, hence the birth of the Squirrel Tooth Sheller. It is my understanding that he … Continue reading The Squirrel Tooth Pecan Sheller and Other Burnham Family History

I was asked recently when HEB first appeared in Marble Falls. That got me to thinking about the series of events that got us to where we are today with Marble Falls Supermarkets. I am going to tell you my best recollection of when I remember the various events happening in the way people were shopping for food at least during my lifetime. As you read this, please feel free to correct me or firm up dates and ownerships. Giesecke’s Bros. Market was what I consider the first supermarket. Prior to that time there were several mercantile’s and small grocery … Continue reading The Evolution of Supermarkets in Marble Falls

These two very recognizable faces were such a big part of Marble Falls Downtown business in the 60s. Dwayne Michel – White’s Auto and Kenneth McKinney – Famous Department Store. A new meeting place for many of us. Home State Bank found a new home. The Old Factory Building came down. These photos are from this special Highlander Publication Continue reading Marble Falls saw a lot of new things happen, but saw an old landmark come down in 1964

A Silver Star, 3 Bronze Stars & Purple Heart Word made it back to Burnet County today that Jerry has passed away. His son and daughter have been located and are making arraignments for his body. Keep them and his friends in your prayers. As details are made available, we will publish it here. Jerry is remembered fondly by many in the Marble Falls community. Prom time 1966 (?) Jerry with the ever beautiful Linda Miller. Jerry was one of the Military Hero’s from Marble Falls and should remembered for that. A granite monument in his honor resides in Johnson … Continue reading Jerry Alfred “Hugo” Baumann Aug. 1, 1944 – July 23, 2019

I recently came across this newspaper clipping. I haven’t been able to date it yet. Mrs. W.W. “Iva” Fuller was a tenacious woman and this article demonstrates that. I talked to her daughter, Mary Alice, but she doesn’t remember the actual date of the article. But it calls into question several things for me. We had this Marble Falls Monument as a previous topic some time back. It appears the monument was originally placed many years ago when Gen. Adam R. “Stovepipe” Johnson was still alive. The monument was moved or rededicated in a 1962 ceremony that LBJ attended. The … Continue reading The Mystery Of The Marble Falls Granite Marker