Five More Men Called To Colors In Gillespie County
From the Standard August 5 1918 issue five more Gillespie County men are summoned to the colors through a special draft Henry Koch and four others report for service Aug 8 to Camp Cody New Mexico They are Himear Albert Wahr Herman Lindig Adolph ... Land Eddy Edwin Bau The Season's First Bale Of Cotton Ginned In Gillespie County Joe Segner delivered the first 1918 bale to Juenke Schoenwolf at Eckert The bale weighed around 130 pounds and sold for 27 cents a pound totaling about 159 30 The bale was raised on Segner's Stonewall area farm and ginned at Eckert's gin The nursing reserve recruitment opened July 29 with the Gillespie unit operating a station at Mrs Victor Keidel's home with Mrs Mattie Lambert Harris aiding Tom Lee of Eckert is reported dead after a Medina Lake bathing accident His funeral was held at Eckert Thursday The 1918 Democratic Primary results show Ferguson leading Gillespie County for Governor by 29 votes Hobby won statewide Linden led in the county for Senate with Hertyberg securing the district seat Johnson led Hammond in District Attorney race S E Johnson elected State Representative and A W Moor said chosen county Democratic Chairman
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie County
Henry Koch
Camp Ma
Camp Cody
New Mexico
Himear
Albert Wahr
Herman Lindig
Adolph
Joe Segner
Juenke & Schoenewolf
United States Nurse Reserve
Women's Committee
Council of National Defense
Victor Keidel
Mattie Lambert Harris
Tom Lee
Eckert
Ira W. Lee
San Antonio
Medina Lake
Uo Eckert
Ferguson
Gillespie
James Ferguson
Govtnor
Texas
Hobby
Linden
Hertyberg
Johnson
Hammond
S. E.johnson
A. W. Moorsaid
Mehline-Carter Rites Held in Massachusetts
Miss Ruth Regina Carter daughter of Mr and Mrs Curtis A Carter of Falls River Mass married Ernest Stehling son of Mrs Lena K Stehling of Fredericksburg July 3 at Sacred Heart Church Rev Thomas J Stapleton officiated The couple observed the 36th wedding anniversary of the bride’s parents with the same church as their nuptials attended by the bride’s sister Mrs G M Avery as matron of honor and the bridegroom’s brother in law Alvin Cunningham as best man The wedding ring matched the bride’s grandmother’s ring used eight years earlier
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Regina Carter
Curtis A. Carter
Palls River
Mass
Ernest Stehling
Lena K. Stehlin Stehling
Fredericksburg
Olo Sacred Heart
Thomas J. Stapleton
G. M. Avery Wrentham
Palms and
Gladioli
Alvin Cunningham
New Record Thrills for Infantile Paralysis Campaign
President Roosevelt receives a 1941 Infantile Paralysis Campaign report showing net proceeds of 2 104 460 53 dollars, far above prior totals. The $2.1 million total topped 1940 by 49.5 percent. The drive closed January 30, Roosevelt’s 59th birthday, with nearly 14 000 celebrations nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
White House
Keith Morgan
Committee For
Basil O'Connor
National Foundation For
D. Walker Wear
Committee
George E. Allen
National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis
James Forrestal
Basil O’connor
Defense Savings Bonds denominations and purchasing outlets
The text lists Defense Savings Bond denominations for Series E from 18.75 to 750 and Series F from 74 to 7400 and Series G from 100 to 10000. It notes stamps and bonds can be bought at post offices banks or savings and loan associations or by writing the Treasurer of the United States for a mail order form.
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Defense Savings
Defense
Bank
Savings and Loan Association
United States
Washington, D. C
Cave Creek Church Sunday School Picnic Planned
The Cave Creek church hosts its annual Sunday school picnic on Sunday August 17 at the old grounds in Mrs Alfred Ottmers pasture with 2 pm services, a children program, various refreshments and surprise packages for kids. The community notes a welcome rain and lists local visits and trips from Fredericksburg Seguin and Sisterdale with several families attending events and reunions.
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Cave Creek
Alfred Ottmers
Oswald Eckhardt
San Antonio
Lester Knaup
Fredericksburg
Frank Knaup
Alvin Novian
Helmuth Obvtmers
Alfred Wahrmund
Gus Wahrmund
San Angelo
Clarence
Blanco County Fair Opens Friday in Johnson City
Blanco County Fair Association invites Fredericksburg and Gillespie County residents to the annual exposition in Johnson City August 8 to 10. The event features a Friday parade, queen selection, four rodeos, livestock judging, fireworks, and a Kiddies Round-Up parade Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross B. Jenkins
Blanco County Fair Association
Fredericksbuck
Gillespie County
Johnson City
Blanco
H. A. Fitzhugh
Bexar County
H. F. Schlemmer
Bandera County
Harper 4 H Club Hears Short Course Report
The Home Demonstration Club met with Mrs. Paul Jones on Thursday. Mrs. S S Stewart, a Short Course delegate, gave a report. Refreshments were served to seven members and two visitors, Mrs. Carl Oehler and Mrs. Jack Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper
Home Demonstration Club
Paul Jones
S. S. Stewart
Carl Oehler
Jack Jones
E. O. Larkin
Johnson City Couple Married On Saturday
Mr. Clayton Althaus and Miss Doris Clayton wed last Saturday afternoon at the home of Rev. and Mrs. A. H. Bankett. The groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Althaus of Johnson City, works in San Antonio. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Clayton of Coleman, is sister of Mrs. Chas Althaus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel
Arnold
Alfred Ellebrachtt
Frederick Duderstadt
Duderstadt
Yvonne Lightsey
San Antonio
Allen Gibson
Fredericksburg
Earl Sylvester
Durward
D. L Wiley
L. W. Wendel
Clayton Althaus
Doris Clayton
A. H. Bankett
Irvin Althaus
Johnson City
W. Clayton
Coleman
Chas Althaus
Old Home Town Reunion Brings Gillespie Exes to San Antonio
A large Gillespie County gathering at Koehler Park in San Antonio marked the second annual reunion. Louis Hirsch and Henry L. Schmidt welcomed attendees while volunteers served barbecued sausage and sides. A future three day autumn event from Aus tin exes was hinted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio Gillespie Exes
Koehler
Austin
John Jordan
Tante Liese
San Antonio
Anton Knopp
Fredericksburg
William Gruel
Christine Langerhans
Watsonville
Calif
John Ostrow
Louis Hirsch
America
Alfred Schaefer
Stonewall Center Finishes Sixteen Mattresses for Fair
The Stonewall Center has completed sixteen mattresses and will start on comforts after the fair, as the hall's practice schedule interferes. The community plans an engaging fair program for all ages, while a note on last Sunday shows a softball win 8 to 6 over Rocky Hill and a baseball split with Freder.
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Rocky Hill
Freder
Arrangements Completed For Annual Doss Fair
The 17th annual Doss Community Fair will be held on Saturday August 16 featuring agricultural exhibits a ladies department a flower show and other displays. The program starts 1 30 p m with local firms providing entertainment and at 4 00 p m a softball game between the Cyclones and AAA of Fredericksburg is promised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doss
Fredericksburg
Cyclones
AAA
Freder
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Predericksburg
Massachusetts
Lela V. Byrd
Morris Ranch
New Record “Thrills” President
Cave Creek Church
Felix Herbert
Blanco County
Gilbert Pape Harper
Vira Ruth Gipson
Stonewall Center
Mrs
Benno Eckert
Stonewall
Harry Wahrmund Doss
Scholl
Miz
Humble Oil & Refining Company
Bowes
C.B.S
C.S
Joseph Bros
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