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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1939
Page
7
Washington letters show widespread opposition to war with three of every four messages pleading against it. Prominent business leaders join the chorus, warning that armament costs harm the economy. Lawmakers respond to constituent attributions and insist they will not vote for war while the people oppose it.
Washington faces trouble over a $20 000 mosaic map in the new Post Office Department Building Four years after laying Austria Albania and Czechoslovakia have vanished from the world scene the floor cannot be altered and officials debate whether to tear it up wear it out or wait for changes to occur
Mr and Mrs Steven Tunnel and baby of Post Oak spent Wednesday in Johnson City. Visitors Friday include Mr and Mrs Albert Stevenson of Sandy and daughter Mrs Otto Sultemeier of Post Oak. Other guests were Mr and Mrs Felix Rech and daughter and Mr and Mrs Henry Weirich of Fredericksburg. Weekend travelers also included Mr and Mrs Montgomery Maddox of Sandy Mr and Mrs Fred Mogford of San Antonio with her parents Mr and Mrs Geo Summy and Mrs Ellen Kelley of Henly. Business visits by Mr and Mrs Otto Sultemeier of Post Oak and Mr and Mrs William Caddell of Burnet occurred Saturday. Additionally Mr Robert Uecker of Miller and Mr and Mrs Benhard Fuchs and baby of Rocky visited Saturday along with Mr and Mrs Vance Tyson and daughter realted to Fredericksburg trip. A notable turnout from Johnson City attended the event.
Dr. L. J. Montague a noted Texas surgeon faces murder charges after his wife Velma Montague was killed by gunfire on a country lane near Edinburg. San Antonio technician P. C. Humphrey wounded. grand jury to probe next week. The couple were prominent civic leaders in the Rio Grande Valley.
A flurry of social notes from Johnson City and nearby towns runs through the report. Several residents including Mr. M. O. Gibson of Rocky and Mr. Alfred Brodbeck of Rocky and Post Oak are mentioned visiting. families such as the Felps and Mayes are noted in town and with relatives. A local baseball game saw the Mexicans defeat Johnson City 8 to 2.
Traffic officer accuses an auxiliary president of ignoring a wave and the aide retorts that a wave back would suffice. The hurried official aims to reach a meeting as the badge question becomes a quick quip about courtesy and recognition.
Crabapple Lutheran Church plans a full Sunday program with Sunday school at 9:30 a m and German Jubilee dedication at 10:30 a m led by Rev L D Billnitzer of Marion Texas The local pastor will perform the dedication rites A noon barbecue dinner will be served Afternoon services begin at 2 p m with pastors E A F Hannemann F A Bracher and Theo M Haag taking part Choir selections will be offered The congregation invites all to join in worship and work W C Poehlmann pastor
Holy Ghost Church announces Sunday Jubilate with Sunday school and bible class at 9 a.m. and divine services at 10 a.m. Pastor O. Lindenberg leads the church services.
Bethany Lutheran offers German service at 8 a.m. on Sunday with text John 3 1 3 and a rejoicing theme followed by an English service at 9 a.m. A Luther League meeting is at 2 p.m. Anniversary services at Crab Apple next Sunday invite members and friends to join the celebration with the sister congregation and morning services led by Pastor Theo M Haag.
The church invites attendance for Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. preaching at 10:45 a.m. and 7:45 p.m. Epworth League gathers at 7:15 p.m. Pastor M. P. Burton extends the invitation.
B. E. Breihan serves as minister with Sunday school at 9 45 a m Morning Worship at 10 45 a m Epworth League at 7 15 p m and Night Worship at 7 45 p m Bright lines show the weekly church program and latter events for the parish.
Zion Lutheran Church announces Third Sunday after Easter Jubilate divine services at 10 00 a m A cordial welcome to all F A Bracher pastor
At Doss 9 30 a m Sunday school and bible class 10 45 a m English sermon. At Cherry Spring 2 30 p m English sermon. J M Bergner pastor.
In La Grange voters rejected a plan for a municipal electric system by 223 to 15 and water bonds by 222 to 15. The town now receives power from Texas Public Service Company with highline links to Texas Power and Light. The proposed electric system would have drawn power from the Lower Colorado River Authority. Local businessmen opposed new bonded debt. Eagle Lake likewise rejected a municipal electric proposal by 247 to 49.
State police said a grasshopper is officially the cause of death for F. D. Smith a Nebraska tourist fatally injured near George West Live Oak County Texas last month He was driving to brush away the insect when the crash occurred His wife survived the accident in which he was fatally injured.
Ross Risher a 17-year-old Amherst Texas junior drowned in the Black River near Black River Village 22 miles east of Carlsbad when he lost grip on a rope swing and fell into the water yesterday. The death occurred after he swung out over the river and failed to rebound.
Advertises Alkalosine-A to relieve indigestion gas gall bladder pains and high blood pressure by restoring potassium balance. A month’s treatment offered for $1.50 with a money back guarantee from Keidel’s Drug Store.
For the school closing exercise a large display features trousers shirts ties hats and oxfords suitable for boys at Sterling Bros with low prices noted. The ad highlights practical formal wear for graduates and attendees.
The pastor F. E. Kirchner announces Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. with preaching at 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. on each second and fourth Sunday monthly. Prayer meeting Wednesdays at 7 p.m. W. M. S. meets every other week in the afternoon. Bring one to the well attendees.
Offer promotes a yearly subscription rate of 1.50 dollars for standard access. Eligible readers are urged to sign up for ongoing coverage and value.
Reporters questioned women in twelve Southern states. Of 1270 users, 1206 say CARDUS benefited them. The product claims to improve appetite and digestion and alleviate dysmenorrhea due to malnutrition.
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