30 successful years for H and H — G. P. Menger (San Antonio Light, 12 Oct 1934)
San Antonio Light thirtieth-anniversary feature of 12 October 1934 (page 25) on G. P. Menger, the Hoffmann–Hayman lines (H and H, Sam Houston, Texas Girl), and the “Square Deal” and “We Roast It, Others Praise It” slogans, with the officer list. The topic overlaps other 12 Oct 1934 Light clips on this site; this export is a distinct Newspapers.com selection from image id 1259137749.
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30 SUCCESSFUL YEARS FOR H AND H
The month of October marks the thirtieth anniversary of the Hoffmann-Hayman coffee company, one of the pioneer roasting companies of Texas. Wm. R. Hoffman, in 1914, with the aid of a hand roaster, created the famous blend of H and H coffee, and that blend has rapidly grown and developed under the direction of G. P. Menger, R. W. Menger, and T. J. Menger.
The three outstanding products of the Hoffmann-Hayman coffee company are: H and H coffee, Sam Houston and Texas Girl coffee, and around these is woven a standard of quality and fair dealings. Other products manufactured in this modern plant include teas, spices and extracts.
The Hoffmann-Hayman coffee company has grown upon two slogans, first, “A Square Deal Here or No Deal,” and second, “We Roast It, Others Praise It.” Upon these two promises the Hoffmann-Hayman firm has grown and expanded.
“Texas merchants have always appreciated the advantage of dealing with reputable manufacturers, and retail grocers in 150 cities in Texas are co-operating with the Hoffmann-Hayman coffee company in a state-wide exploitation of the company’s thirtieth anniversary,” according to officials.
G. P. Menger, is president of the Hoffmann-Hayman Coffee company, now celebrating 30 years in business in San Antonio.
Foods for the school lunch
[Adjoining home-economy column on school lunch sandwiches, mayonnaise, etc.]
Following are the officers of the Hoffmann-Hayman company: G. P. Menger, president; Mrs. Wm. J. Schlosser (nee Mrs. Wm. R. Hoffman), vice president; R. W. Menger, secretary; T. J. Menger, treasurer; Paul A. Rochs, sales manager; and A. V. Fitzgerald, field superintendent.
Source
- Newspaper: San Antonio Light (San Antonio, Texas) — 12 October 1934 — page 25
- Digital clipping: Newspapers.com (accessed 27 April 2026)
- Local PDF: 1934-10-12-san-antonio-light-g-p-menger.pdf
