Nationally Known Sanitarium Celebrates Tenth Anniversary
The Woodmen of the World Memorial Hospital in San Antonio marks ten years since opening August 1 1923 serving tuberculous patients at no cost. It sits on landscaped grounds with a five acre park and chapel, backed by a 2.5 million bond endowment and a hospital farm supplying milk meat and poultry.
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World War Memorial Hospital
San Antonio
Texas
United States
de FE. Bradshaw
Whch
William Alexander Fraser
Cradshaw
Fredericksburg Votes on Incorporation and Public Works
In a discussion on the Public Works Act, H. H. Sagebiel argues against direct property taxes for water and sewer projects. He contends funds can be repaid through service income and targeted taxes on uses, urging Fredericksburg to incorporate and seek loan aid, with an August 23 election for voters to approve.
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Fredericksburg
Texas
Congress
H. H. Sagebiel
Kendall County Fair Adds New Features At Boerne
Kendall County Fair at Boerne runs August 25 to 27 with a community booth from nearby towns. President Dr. L. J. Gregory says conditions are favorable with redecorated halls, repaired fences, and grounds cleaned up with aid from the Reconstruction Finance Corporation. San Antonio suppliers donate prizes. fair offers cash awards and daily giveaways. bids sought for concession rights as the fair opens. George Luce leads Midway attractions and Sheriff Edward Bierschwale organizes a strong horse race program.
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Boerne
L. J. Gregory
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
San Antonio
The
Fair Association
X Fair
George Luce
Sherif Edward Bierschwale
The Matter With Brown Contests Wife's Will
A humorous exchange reveals Brown questioning his wife's will. He unexpectedly learns she has died, prompting the punchline that “she is it.” The brief quip hinges on wordplay about being dead and the contested will.
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Brown
Public Opinion Urges Fredericksburg Water Works Plan
The piece argues citizens should join the water and sewerage project under the New Deal N R A program. It warns 1275 Gillespie County residents faced with hardship if the plan fails, calling for coordinated effort and local organization to secure funding and employment over eighteen to twenty months.
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Sid
Fredericksburg
United States
Gillespie County
Brady Couple Pardoned Before Got to Pen
Fern Pharris and husband John Phariss received a conditional pardon from Governor Miriam A. Ferguson. He commuted a three year sentence to one year for liquor law violations. they were held in Brady jail on additional charges and had not yet entered the penitentiary when clemency was announced.
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Brady
Fern Pharris
John Phariss
Miriam A. Ferguson
Phariss
Coke R. Stevenson
Claud Wood
Fern Phariss
Love Kimbrough
State Penitentiary
Stewarts Shearing Machines and Repairs Offered Locally
Local shop advertises a full line of Stewarts shearing machines and repair services. The business highlights sales, parts, and maintenance support for farmers and farms in the area.
First Baptist Church Weekly Services Notice
Church announces Sunday School at 9 30 a m every Sunday Public Worship and Preaching every second and fourth Sunday at 10 30 a m and 745 p m B Y P U meets at 645 p m Bible and Prayer on Wednesday at 730 p m W M U meets Thursday at 3 p m Pastor F W Bartel extends a cordial welcome to all
Crabapple Church Plans August Missionary Services
Crabapple Church announces missionary services on August 20 with events at 10 a m Sunday school 1 30 p m and English service 2 30 p m Pastor Hannemann leads the program.
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Crabapple
Hannemann
Bethany Luthern Church Sunday Schedule and Outreach
Bethany Luthern Church lists Sunday School and Bible class at 9 15 A M German services set for 10 30 A M English services at 7 30 P M The evening sermon titled Men and Missions The senior and junior men s choirs perform A confirmation class for children begins September 2 Parents should indicate participants The pastor encourages full attendance and personal involvement in church work
M. E. Church South Announces Sunday Services and League Meet
Sunday school at 9 45 a m and preaching at 10 45 a m with subject The Three Types of Lost Sinners Miss Fern Grote presiding Young Peoples Division in the afternoon The Tri County League Convention set for August 23 24 in Art Texas led by Pastor R Gammenthaler
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Young Peoples Division
At & P
Fern Grote
Tri-County League
Art
Texas
R. Gammenthaler
Meth Episcopal Church Sunday Schedule
Sunday school begins at 9 30 morning services at 10 30 and night service at 8 o clock The 3rd Sunday uses English language for the service All are warmly invited Reverend G C Brannies pastor
Marine Corps Seeks Young Men For September Openings
The United States Marine Corps announces September vacancies for young men who meet mental and moral standards and can pass a strict physical exam. High school graduates should contact Major P D Cornell in charge of recruiting at 535 St Charles St New Orleans La for full information on service duties ashore afloat and in the air and details of enlistment requirements.
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United States Marine Corps
P. D. Cornell
Military
Naval Service
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Jersey
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C. J. Koerth
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FE. D. Henry
Woodmen of the World
Omaha
Nebraska
WOW
de E. Bradshaw
Kendall County Fair
First Baptist Church
Crabapple Church
Bethany Luth. Church
M. E. Church
South
G. C. Brannies
Marine Corps
Stearns
Fredericksburg Publishing Co., Inc
Bebe Daniels
Palace Theatre
Blanco City
C. S. McKneely
Kress
Houston
Tex
Beauty
San Antonio School of Beauty Culture
San Angelo School of Beauty Culture
Frances Knesek, Mer
Firestone
Redericksburg National Bank
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