Local Notes Highlight Socials and Visits Across Town
The Missionary Society met at Edison Street Methodist for a short program hosted by Mrs. Earl Treibs. Numerous residents attended bridge gatherings, birthday parties, and club meetings, with guests from Dallas to Kerrville and Austin. Local trips included a San Francisco Exposition visit and excursions to Carlsbad Caverns.
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Missionary Society of
Edison Street Methodist Church
Earl Treibs
Edgar Treibs
Elizabeth Breihan
Flora Mueller
Emmie Mueller
Dallas
Ruby Kettner
Mason
William Petmecky
F. A. Bracher
Margaret Bracher
Frederick Bracher
San Francisco
Walter Tatsch
San Antonio
San Angelo
Max Otto
Pete Ahrens
Liang
Annabel Lochte
Klaerner’s Park
Henry Lochte
Otto Kolmeter
Sylvia Petersen
Guen Gold
Julia Mae Kordzik
Charles Powell
Biz Spring
Rex Rabb
Carl
J. T. Estill
Felix O. Weyrich
Harriett Kennedy
Eagle Pass
Fredericksburg
Weyrich
R. G. Striegler
Miss Kennedy
Walter Loudon
Will Burrier
R. M. Burrier
Menard
Edgar Weyrich
Eichenberg
Charles Schwarz
Kerrville
Joe Ernst
Walter Knoche
Harold Schoenewolf
Zinnias
Plumbago
Viola Juenke
Order of the Eastern Star
Alma Rusenberger
Fred Mathisen
Walter Schaefer
A. N. Moursund
Judge Moursund
Constance Striegler
Margaret Keidel
Harvey Stein
Herman Bohn
Eddie Ochs
Louis Lasiter
Murray
W. C. Westerfeldt
Itasco
Austin
Kendall County Fair Kicks Off August At Herff Park
The 34th Kendall County Fair comes August 25 26 27 at Herff Park home to the Kendall County Fair Association Exhibits span agriculture horticulture fruit and garden 4-H and F F A displays including school and needlework plus a Thoroughbred horse racing event and an Akers and Sons rodeo for weekend crowds.
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Kendall County
Herff Park
Kendall County Fair Association
Akers and Sons
Uruguay Wool Exports See Germany Lead This Year
Nearly forty percent of Uruguay’s wool shipments went to Germany this year as analysts note Germany remains the top buyer. The strong trade reflects broader European demand for fine fibers and Uruguay’s export diversification despite market volatility.
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Uruguay
Germany
Wife' Preservers Use Clothes Pole For Rug Drying
A clothes pole is recommended to roll rugs and mats on after cleaning. It helps hang them outside and move them back indoors without bending or creasing, making storage and reuse easier.
Mortuary Obituary for Mrs August Scherer
Mrs August Scherer nee Hulda Ottmers longtime Cave Creek resident died yesterday after a lingering illness. Funeral services were held today at 2 pm at Schaet ter Funeral Home with interment in Cave Creek Cemetery conducted by Rev W Poehmann. She was 61 years 5 months and 6 days old. Obituary will appear in our next issue.
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August Scherer
Hulda Ottmers
Cave Creek
Schaetter
W. Poehlmann
Rededication Service at Renovated Church Sunday
Church notices invite the public to attend the llth Sunday after Trinity rededication of the renovated church. Sunday school and Bible class start at 9:00 a.m. The pastor F A Bracher extends cordial invitation to worship on this festival occasion.
Holy Ghost Church Posts One Sunday Service Cancelation
Sunday August 20 no services at Holy Ghost Church. Pastor O Lindenberg announces cancellation.
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O. Lindenberg
Bethany Lutheran Announces No Services for Two Sundays
The Bethany Lutheran Church reports no worship services for the next two Sundays. The notice cites Pastor Theodore M. Haag as the church leader and announces schedule interruption.
Cherry Spring Lutheran Church Service Schedule
Cherry Spring holds services on the first and third Sundays monthly. Doss Lutheran Church offers services on the second and fourth Sundays each month. Pastor J. M. Bergner will lead before each service.
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Doss
Cherry Spring Lutheran Church
Cherry
J. M. Bergner
Edison St M E Church Plans Sunday Worship Schedule
The Edison St M E Church led by minister E Breihan invites members to Sunday school at 9 45 a m and morning worship at 10 45. An evening of fellowship with informal music and refreshments is planned. A full worship schedule will resume the first Sunday in September. We are here to minister.
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B. E. Breihan
Cave Creek Lath Church Holy Communion and Picnic
The Cave Creek Lath Church holds German services with Holy Communion at 10 a.m. on the eleventh Sunday after Trinity. Guests are asked to announce themselves. Children’s picnic program practice is at 2 p.m. and Sunday school teachers meet Friday September 1 at 8 p.m. Pastor W. C. Poehlmann extends a welcome to all to work and worship.
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W. C. Poehlmann
Storing Cups Safely With Narrow Back Cupboard Shelf
A tipping point method for keeping cups safe involves a narrow back shelf in the cupboard. It avoids cup hooks that can chip handles or cause cups to fall, offering a neater, steadier arrangement.
Fashion Closing Out Sale Headlines Big Bargains
The store announces a closing out sale with big bargains across all departments and directs shoppers to circulars for details.
Stomach Comfort Ad for Indigestion Relief Pills
An advertisement promises relief from indigestion gas gall bladder pains and high blood pressure through Alka losine A claiming to restore potassium balance. A month’s treatment costs $1.50 with a money back guarantee offered by Retel's Store.
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Retel
Ste Bents
Forest Fire Prevention Posters Sent to Gillespie Chapter
August 3, 1939 letter from A D Stahl Gillespie County American Red Cross to editor requests printing and publicizing a national Forest Service campaign poster set. The notice explains posters titled Yours in Trust by James Montgomery Flagg and urges widespread display to reduce man caused forest fires. Deputy Chief Chas L Tebbe endorses the effort and notes more posters available while supplies last.
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American Red Cross
Gillespie County
Fredericksburg
Texas
United States Forest Service
U. S. Forest Service
James Montgomery Flagg
Chas L. Tebbe
Division of Information and Education
Argentina shifts from farming to industrial push praised
Argentina declares its plan to move from agriculture to an industrial economy with many new factories a success. The government credits the population's adaptability to factory work for the transition and its early results.
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Argentina
Helena Hasse and Herman Settemeyer Wedding at Hoersterville
Miss Helena Hasse wed Herman Settemeyer in Hoersterville Methodist Church with full ceremony and reception at the bride’s home. The couple plans to reside in Castell after a Corpus Christi wedding trip. A separate Evanston builder faced a $12,000 penalty for building four inches over the line.
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Hoersterville Methodist Church
Helena Hasse
Henry Hasse
Herman Settemeyer
C. H. Settemeyer
W. H. Steinmann
F. W. Radetzky
Alma Hillsmeier
Cherokee
Milton Bohmfalk
Mertzon
Charles Reese
Clifford Lettemeyer
Llano
Clarence Hasse
Corpus Christi
Castell
Evanston, IL
Complete battery service facilities at Western Auto
Complete facilities for servicing batteries with re charging available. Batteries re charged, rental only 60c. Western Auto Associate Store in Peter Kleck Building.
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Western Auto
Peter Kleck
Also Mentioned on This Page
Vladimir Matchek
Croatia
Yugoslavia
Matchek
Wife’ Preservers
F. A. Bracher, Pastor
Holy Ghost Church
Bethany Lutheran
Theo. M. Haag
Cave Creek Lath
Oak Grove
Hoffmann & Mosel
A. D. Stahl
Gillespie Co
Pipe of the American Red Cross
U. S. Dept. of Agriculture
Forest Service
Jon
Henke Bros. Meat Market
Welettie Vam Vey
Kallenberg’s Pharmacy
New York
Evers Dairy
Fredericksburg National Bank
Safety and Service
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