Fischer Bowling Club

06/12/2026

Willkommen zum Fischer am Freitagen

Many additional settlers claimed land in the nearby area during the late 1850’s through the end of the Civil War. Some of the families that settled in the area were - Schlameus, Spangenberg, Linnartz, Luehlfing, Sachtleben, Pantermuehl, Kaderli, Haas, Schubert, Wersterfer, Krause, Weichman, Kuhn, Suche, Dickens and McNair (many of their ancestors are still in the area). Herman Fischer built his store in 1866 at one end of his log cabin. With this many families in the area, the store became the center of the community. Herman soon expanded the store to three buildings; selling groceries, farm machinery and house hold goods. The settlement received a post office named Fischer’s Store in 1876, then the name changed sometime to Fischer Store, and then in 1950 it was shortened to simply - Fischer. A dance hall, bowling alley, school, blacksmith shop, cotton gin, gristmill, rodeo grounds and cemetery would eventually be added. To be continued….

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06/05/2026

Willkommen zum Fischer am Freitagen
This week we will have another flashback of “our walls can talk”. Please comment or tag someone if we post a picture of you, a relative or friend. Bonus points if you can add any additional pictures or stories from that day.

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05/29/2026

Willkommen zum Fischer am Freitagen

The settlement by the Fischer brothers eventually led to the establishment of a general store that gave the community the name Fischer’s Store. Hermann Fischer farmed, ranched, and then decided to use his formal training to open a mercantile business in 1866. Fischer’s Store offered a variety of ranching and farming supplies to accommodate the growing agricultural population of the area. A US Post Office was added in 1876. The original application for the post office was for the name Fischerdale on March 30, 1875. The US Postal Department declined this application. The application was then approved for the name of Fischer’s Store on March 17, 1876, hence giving the community the name Fischer’s Store, TX. To be continued…

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05/22/2026

Willkommen zum Fischer am Freitagen

The open range still existed in the 1860’s. Neighbors worked together to round up drifting cattle into herds to move to Kansas for market. The average herd was about 2500 head and was driven by a group of neighbors or a trail drive group. A drive like this would cost about $1500 (about $60,000 in today’s market) and would take about 3 months to complete. Most local ranchers sold their cattle to buyers going to Kansas. Stampedes, rustlers, Indians and trail loss made it difficult for a rancher to make a good profit. Ranching would undergo changes from 1865-1870’s as it did all over Texas. The days of free range disappeared as land became fenced. A man named George Kendall of Kendall Valley (6 miles from New Braunfels) introduced Merino Sheep to the region. The Fischer Brothers and other ranchers began to raise these sheep in addition to their cattle. At this same time, Herman Fischer began a general store and the area (unnamed up until this point) became known as Fischer’s Store and eventually just Fischer. Herman Fischer would become a successful mercantile business man and Otto Fischer would become a successful rancher. To be continued….

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05/15/2026

05/15/2026

Willkommen zum Fischer am Freitagen:
Have you ever heard the saying, “if these walls could talk”? Well, at Fischer Bowling Club our walls do talk. Walk around and you will see the walls are full of pictures, plaques and trophies. They are all telling the story of friendship, family, good times and camaraderie. Every few weeks we will share some of these items. Please share, comment or tag someone if we post a picture of you, a relative or friend. Bonus points if you can share memories, stories or more pics from that day.

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05/08/2026

Willkommen zum Fischer am Freitagen:
In 1853, Herman and Otto Fischer arrived in the area, being some of the first pioneer settlers. Their survey/land claim was known as JF Johnson 123 and was located in the northwestern area of Comal County. Due to the difficulty of clearing land for farming in the Hill Country, the Fischer brothers started their cattle business; however, raising cattle was not easy either. This was a time of open range (no fences) and the cattle roamed from the Pedernales River to the San Antonio River. Harsh weather, rustlers, Indians and wolves all contributed to cattle loss. During the Civil War, the Fischers and other cattlemen had to have a pass from the county provost Marshall to cross adjacent county lines to retrieve lost or roaming cattle. From the late 1850’s through the end of the Civil War, the community would grow with people seeking land for agricultural purposes. This would bring changes to the surrounding area. To be continued….
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05/01/2026

Willkommen zum Fischer am Freitagen (Welcome to Fischer on Fridays)
Quite often we have visitors that will stop by the bowling alley and ask - “what is this place, what is the Fischer Agriculture Society, what is nine pin bowling, etc?”. To answer these questions and more, we will begin a weekly post diving into the history, ancestors, and legacy of Fischer Agriculture Society. Imagine a time where there is no phones, tv, internet, social media (gasp!), cars or planes. Travel is limited to horseback and by foot. Communication is by letters or word of mouth (actually talking face to face). Because of this, the area for agriculture business, social gatherings and daily conversations was very limited in size, especially in comparison to today’s standards. In 1875, a social, but cooperative organization, the Agricultural Society of Fischer, was formed. It was for the benefit of the farmers and ranchers of the area. The society addressed the agricultural endeavors of their members such as sharing farming and ranching knowledge, negotiating feed prices, and helping at harvest time. It also provided a means for the members’ families to enjoy a social life and the younger people a chance to meet somewhere other than school. To be continued…..
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04/13/2026

Woohoo! Way to go Fischer Junior Bowlers! These kids worked hard, played harder and it paid off!! Our Girls Team placed Second, our Mixed Team placed First and our Boys Team placed Second! We want to thank the parents for bringing your kids to practice each week - we could not do this without all of your help. . Also, a huge thank you to our coaches for their patience, dedication and support throughout the season. These kids are the future of Fischer Bowling Club!
We are so proud of them!!

04/11/2026

Wishing our Junior Bowlers good luck tomorrow as they compete at Mission Valley Bowling Alley. Win or lose, these kids have made us proud! They work hard each week and are becoming amazing bowlers. Smile big kids, y’all are the future of Fischer Bowling Club!!