Fifteenth Annual Community Christmas Observance
Program listing for a Christmas observance featuring Bethany Lutheran pastor G A Poehlmann, Lions Club volunteers, and multiple choirs and musical pieces. Includes Madelsohn arrangement Hark the Herald Angels Sing and Was There Ever A Friend So True by Ira B. Wilson, with E N Smith and Henry Lochte among directors and pianists.
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the Shepherds of Bethlehem
E. S. Lorenz Holy Ghost
Ernest Crenwelge
Henry Lochte
Ira B. Wilson
Bethany Men’s
Albert Klett
Mattie B. Slannon
Sister Mary Rafael Katherine Mae Knopp
Mr Alfons Weber Killed In Auto Accident
Mr Alfons Weber was killed last Saturday in a car crash while en route to Fredericksburg to repair lights. Accompanied by three companions, the vehicle left a pasture road ditch after headlights failed. Funeral services were held in City Cemetery conducted by Rev Bracher. Surviving are his parents Mr and Mrs John Weber sisters and two brothers.
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Alfons Weber
Fredericksburg
Tm Weneral
City Cemetery
Bracher ‘Herating
John Weber
Dangers Should Be Heeded At Christmas Time
City Fire Chief Eric Jaenke warns of fire dangers during the Yuletide season. He urges households to secure Christmas trees firmly in a bucket or tub to prevent fires and keep the holiday safe and joyous.
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City Fire
Eric Juenke
Jaenke
Fredericksburg Jaycees Announce Outdoor Christmas Contest
Fredericksburg Junior Chamber of Commerce announces the annual outdoor Christmas Decoration Contest opening December 21 and running through January 1946. Four dressed turkeys awarded. entrants mail in a coupon by December 21 to P O Box 249. Judging by four unnamed committee picks, winners announced during Christmas week and must keep yards decorated through New Year’s Eve.
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Fredericksburg
Commerce
Andrew Kaiser
Edwin Riebhe
Jaycee Committee
P. O
Chamber of Commerce
Junior Chamber Outdoor Decoration Contest Entry
A resident of Redersburg Texas submits yard decorating entry for the Junior Chamber of Commerce contest and commits to display from December 21 through New Year’s Eve.
Victory Bonds for Christmas Urged by Bond Chairman
Fredericksburg and Gillespie County are urged to buy Victory Bonds as Christmas gifts to boost lagging E bond purchases. As of this week $74,456.25 in E bonds have been bought, about half the individual quota, while $288,196.25 in other bonds have been purchased. Gilbert Kaderli says Christmas bonds are practical gifts that gain value, and the Victory Loan aims to conclude the county War Bond drives.
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Gillespie Victory Loan
Gilbert Kaderli
Fredericksburg
Gillespie County
Kaderli
Accident Prevention Program Urged At Jaycee Meeting
Forres Wood state safety director urges Fredericksburg Jaycees to back a driver training program and a county safety council. He cites high wartime casualties and calls for community studies on accidents and a stronger local Victory Loan effort.
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Jaycee Meeting
Forres Wood
San Antonio
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Fredericksburg
Wood
Jaycees
Gilbert Kaderli
Pfe
Andrew Kuenemann
The
Kermit Horlen
First Baby Of Year To Receive Bountiful Gifts
The first baby of 1946 will receive many gifts as in previous years. Theatre Manager Walter Knoche announced plans to honor the newborn after the year turns. Final rules and prize lists will be released in the last week of the year.
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Walter Knoche
Sleet and Snow Hit Gillespie County as Temperatures Drop
Sleet and snow fell across a wide area of Gillespie County Monday night into Tuesday as a brisk north wind pushed temperatures to 26 degrees. A mist rain froze before reaching the ground leaving a light ground coating before warmer air changed the snow to slushy rain, ending any white Christmas dreams.
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Gillespie County
Students Visit Fredericksburg After Weekend at San Antonio
Daniel Loth and John Ingram, students at St Marys University in San Antonio, spent the weekend with Daniel Loths parents in Fredericksburg.
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Daniel Loth
John Ingram
St. Mary’s University
San Antonio
Daniel
Fredericksburg
Convention Ha in Atlantic City Largest World Seating
The Atlantic City convention hall hosts the world’s largest gathering with seating for about 40 000 people. Officials emphasize its capacity and significance for major events.
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Atlantic City
Sey
Return of Bob Littlejohn on manslaughter and theft charges
Bob Littlejohn, an ex convict, is brought to Fredericksburg to face manslaughter and theft charges from a highway crash that killed Mr and Mrs Feliciano Reyna of Pearsall on September 29. He was captured in Brownwood after an unruly tavern incident and later escaped from a hospital after stealing nearly $400. An examining trial was set for today as investigators pursue additional counts in Austin San Antonio and Llano.
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Bob” Littlejohn
Here
Brownwood
Littlejohn
Gillespie County
Tom Martin
Martin
Nace Felps
Fredericksburg
Weldon Stark
Feliciano T. Reyna
Pearsall
Stark
Robert Loth
Austin
San Antonio
Llano
Commissioners Approve December County Reports
The Gillespie County Commissioners Court in a short session approved county official reports and a school quarter ending November 30. Bank and fund balances include 5434.72 state and county fund, 6061.46 local maintenance, 159.42 permanent with 22000 in bonds. treasurer Reinhold Tatsch reports various fund balances and 22000 in government war bonds. The court will reconvene Thursday for additional business per Judge Hirsch.
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Commissioners Court
Gillespie County
Security State Bank
Reinhold Tatsch
Hirsch
United War Chest Drive Falls Short of County Goal
County chairman Reinhold Tatsch announced the United War Chest drive closed with the county at $2,618.30 short of its $6,803.38 quota. A total of $4,185.08 was raised as volunteers were thanked for their efforts and donations.
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United War Chest
Reinhold Tatsch
Tatseh
Fifteen Point Conservation Plan Outlined by Gillespie ACA
The Gillespie County ACA announced a $54,021 allocation to aid farmers in conservation practices for 1946. A fifteen point program includes terraces, drainage, dams, wells, contour farming, cover crops, green manure, and soil enrichment. Prior approval from the county ACA Committee is required to charge the allotment and halt further approvals once exhausted.
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Gillespie
ACA
Gillespie County
Christmas Spirit Shines At PTA December Meeting
At the Public School PTA gathering in the school auditorium on Friday afternoon, a holiday program followed the business session. Primary and Intermediate students presented Christmas customs from England France Russia Germany and Mexico with costumes and songs led by Mrs Henry Lochte.
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Parent- Teacher Association
B. H. Heinen
England
France
Santa
Pierre
Russia
Babushea
Christ
Germany
Santa Claus
Mexico
Henry Lochte
Nimitz Thanks Fredericksburg for Congratulatory Telegram
Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz gratefully acknowledged a telegram of congratulations from the Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce on his elevation to Chief of Naval Operations. He expressed appreciation and said he looks forward to visiting Fredericksburg again when possible.
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Chester W. Nimitz
Fredericksburg
Christmas Observance Opens Fredericksburg Lions Program
Gillespie County's 15th Annual Community Christmas Program features choirs from all faiths and a keynote by Lion District Governor J. E. Wilkins of Mission. The event, in the Fredericksburg High School Auditorium, includes a welcome by Alfred Neffendorf and performances by multiple local choirs and the High School Band. The Lions plan a Ladies Night on December 19 with the FHS 1945 football team as guests.
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Gillespie County
Fredericksburg
Lion District
J. E. Wilkins
Mission
Wilkins
Texas’ Valley
Lion
G. A. Poehlmann
Fredericksburg High School
E. N Smith
Alfred Neffendorf
PTA
E. N. Smith
Edison Street Methodist
Albert Treibs
Holy Ghost
Ernest Crenwelge
Bethany
Albert Klett
Zion’s
Adelbert Weber
St Mary’s Glee Club
First Methodist
H. J. Hahn
Lions Club
Lion L. L. Keyser
W. O. Schulze
FHS
New Sugar Stamp 39 Valid January Through April
The Office of Price Administration announced a new sugar stamp number 39 will be valid for five pounds of sugar from January 1 through April. Individual rations remain five pounds but January and February may see tighter sugar availability, especially on the East Coast.
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Office of Price Administration
OPA
John Dooley Returns Home From St Mary's University Visit
John Dooley, a student at St. Mary's University in San Antonio, was home for the weekend.
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John Dooley
St. Mary's University
San Antonio
Gillespie Chapter Delivers Christmas to San Antonio Center
Gillespie County Alamo Camp and Hospital Council members visited the San Antonio headquarters on November 29 to deliver the December quota. Gifts included eight 75 cent items from Botany Lutheran Church, 75 wrapped presents, supplies, and cash as the chapter’s four month share. Willow City sent cookies and prize gifts. Cherry Spring Church of Christ to provide January cookies and gifts.
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Gillespie County
Alamo Camp and Hospital
Willow City
Cherry Spring
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Lion Rev
Bethany Lutheran Church
Herald Angels
Mendelsohn Fredericksburg High School
Assembly
Pres. Frig. Lions Club
Richard S. Willis
Edison St. Methodist Church
Music of
Bethlehem
Fred B. Holden
PTA Choral Club
Adolphe Adam First Methodist Mixed Choir
Almon Kirchoff
Irvin Berlin
Lion J. E. Wilkins
Lions International
Mission, Texas
Lion Alex Frantzen
Hugo Juengst
Redericksburg, Texas
Victory
Bond
Lions Annual
Martin Feuge
Martin A. Feuge
U S. Army of Occupation
la Mesa
Jimmie Gillen
Feuge
Dora Dietrich
Arthur Dietrich
Home Service
American Red Cross
States
Nimitz
J. E. Wilkins Lions
Gillespie Chapter
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