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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1941
Page
2
The Churches of Gillespie County invite worshipers for Good Friday at 10 a m. Divine Services and Holy Communion. Easter Sunday services begin at 8 a m with Sunday school and Bible class and 10 a m Divine Services and Holy Communion. The Ladies Aid meeting is postponed to April 20. O Lindenberg, pastor.
The Doss church holds Good Friday services at 10:00 a.m. and Easter Sunday at 10:30 a.m. with regular worship and the Lord's Supper. Cherry Spring offers Good Friday at 2:30 p.m. with sermon and communion and Easter Sunday at 2:30 p.m. with sermon by J. M. Bergner. The Ladies Aid meets Thursday, April 17, at Mrs. Emil Strackbein’s home.
Easter Monday April 14 schedule includes Sunday school and Bible class at 9:30 a.m. German services with Holy Communion at 10:30 a.m. Luther League social at 7:30 p.m. Pastor W. C. Poehlmann extends a cordial welcome to all to work and worship with us.
Regular services on Sunday morning at 10 o'clock with bible lesson and Sunday school. Afternoon service at 2 p m and evening service at 7 30 p m. Evangelistic meetings held Thursday and Saturday nights at 7 30 p m. Walter Jest is pastor. all are welcome.
The community outlines Good Friday English and German communion services at 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. and a Sunrise English service at 5:30 p.m. on Easter weekend. Sunday School begins at 9 a.m. with German late services at 10:30 a.m. The Easter text is Matthew 28 1 10 with the theme From Calvary's Night to Easter Light.
cVE Creek Luph Church announces Good Friday April 11 Communion at 10 a.m. Faster Sunday April 13 service at 9 a.m. German service and confirmation with Holy Communion at 10 a.m. Wednesday April 16 Ladies Aid at 1:30 p.m. Pastor Ww C Poehlmann leads activities.
The Church of Christ meets every Lord's Day morning in the hall above Piggly Wiggly Store. Class begins at ten o clock with communion service to follow. All members are urged to attend and the public is invited to join.
The man known as Sultemeier received a life sentence after sensational testimony at a special court term. He fled jail through Sheriff Klaerner’s escort, triggering a major manhunt. Captured in Elgin, he later claimed a circuitous route home, and his appeal was denied. Muriel Knowles, a former inmate, drew two years for burglarizing City Tire Store.
The Fredericksburg event highlights new draftees performing at Fun Nite on April 17, featuring local talent and community turnout.
Col J E Beck Texas Selective Service medical director visited the Fredericksburg local draft board on an routine tour and praised the group for efficient handling of act administration. He noted Texas youths show 70 percent in 1A health class from 20 000 examined and commended local doctors for cooperation in medical exams.
Helmuth Novian obituary lists siblings Alma Elenora Lillie Dora Erna Josephine Ruby and Harry with one elder brother deceased. Funeral service held Wednesday April 9 at 2 p m in Schaetter Funeral Home conducted by Rev Paul Leonhard with interment at Albert Cemetery.
First Methodist Church invites: Sunrise service at Cross Mountain 7 to 7 30. Church school at 9 45 with new members joining. Morning worship at 10 45 on Life Begins at Easter led by the pastor. Evening Easter Cantata at 8 sung by a 20 voice choir. Annual church school picnic at the Park Monday after Easter at 10 a m with family baskets games and activities. Pastor Ivan O Donaldson headed events.
Announcement was made at the meeting of the impending State Junior Chamber of Commerce Convention to be held next Thursday through Saturday in El Paso. Several members planned to travel to West Texas Metropolis for the event. After the business session refreshments were provided by a committee of Paul Kraus Alois Jung and Henry Reinbach.
Good Friday and Easter services are set for 10 a.m. with Communion. Confession will open the day of the services. All Holy Communion announcements should be made one day prior. Paul Leonhard, Pastor.
Edison Street Methodist Church presents Sunday School at 9 45 a m with WW Holly leading and Easter services with Holy Communion at 10 45 a m A Good Friday German language service at 10 30 a m is planned The parish notes a strong attendance record and invites visitors to join worship and Sunday school with dedicated classes and teachers.
The Zion Lutheran Church schedules Good Friday events starting at 10 00 a m with Holy Communion and a 2 30 p m Silent Hour at the Cross The English Good Friday service is at 8 00 p m Confessional services at 9 30 a m Easter services and Holy Communion at 10 00 a m Children’s Sunday school and Bible class at 2 00 p m Easter morning service at 8 00 a m Pastor A Bracher extends a cordial welcome.
The Fredericksburg National Bank’s quarterly statement shows deposits totaling 1,562,146.95 dollars as of April 4, 1941. Officials say favorable wool and mohair prices and a strong cattle market could push overall deposits to an all time high by year end.
Stevens of San Antonio urged placing children’s health above grades at a PTA meeting. The program featured performances by the First Grade Rhythm Band and Choral Club selections, plus prize winning posters across grades and attendance awards for several classes.
The Parent Teacher Association will hold a meeting on May 2 where officers for the coming year will be installed. A social hour will follow the session.
A Fredericksburg shop advertises best buys in woolen goods at close-out prices. The notice directs shoppers to Anna Golds Store and Fredericksburg Drive In Station with Rudin Crenwelge as proprietor.
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