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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1941
Page
3
A scrambled local item notes a drive-in event in Pricksburg with unclear details about tires, tubes, and prices. The fragment mentions a public something at a college or church and a possible sale or station in the area.
Caillespie County churches announce a full Christmas and New Year schedule led by Pastor Theo M Haag. Services include Midnight Mass, German and English Masses, confessions, rosaries, and Benediction with special notes on St Johns Seminary collection and a Christmas program for children.
Edison Street Methodist invites all to join Sunday school at 9 45 a m supervised by A W Holly worship at 10 45 a m. Evening service shared with First Methodist on December 25 at 7 p m featuring a Christmas tree and program led by Pastor F Kattner.
Christmas Day services at 10 30 a m with Holy Communion and 6 p m Sunday school program. Dec 28 10 a m Sunday school and bible class 11 a m regular services. New Year Eve Dec 31 7 a m and 12 p m festival observances. Jan 1 11 a m festival services. Jan 3 9 30 a m congregation meeting. All welcome. Paul Leonhard pastor.
Church School at 9 45 a m led by Emil Hahn with classes for all ages. Morning Worship at 10 45 a m on Monuments of Moments. Evening Worship at 7 30 p m titled This I can Give by Pastor Ivan O Donaldson. Youth Fellowship at 7 00 p m with a program by and for youth. The New Year prime prompt urges prudent use of time and resources.
The Zion Luth church announces first Christmas Day services at 10 a.m. with Holy Communion and a children's program at 6 p.m. Second Christmas Day services are at 10:30 a.m. followed by a Christmas song. A post Christmas service with guest speaker Frederick L. Bracher is at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. New Year events include Sylvester services at 8:06 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. meditation with 1 Kings 19 1 18, plus New Year services at 10:30 a.m. and an English language session at 1:30 p.m. Bracher again as guest speaker. A cordial welcome is extended.
Doss Lutheran Church schedules a 6:00 p m Sunday school program on Christmas Eve December 24 and a 10:30 a m Christmas Day sermon with Holy Communion. Note change of time. Cherry Spring Lutheran Church confirms a December 26 service at 2:00 p m with sermon and Holy Communion led by Pastor J M Bergner.
State Police Director Homer Garrison warns licenses numbered up to 450 000 must renew by December 31 or face a required exam later. Drivers with numbers 450 000 to 900 000 will be renewed starting January 1, with those licenses expiring March 31. A last minute rush is anticipated, and fines apply for driving without a renewed license after December 31.
The church lists services and events including 10 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Divine services, 6 p.m. Christmas program by the Sunday school and choir, 9:30 a.m. Sunday school and Bible class, 7:30 p.m. Luther League Christmas party, and 7:30 p.m. Divine services under Pastor O. Lindenberg.
An advertisement directs readers to Fredericksburg Drive In Station with Rubin Crenwelge listed as proprietor. The notice emphasizes drive in service and local availability for automotive needs.
Frank Hutchenreuter broke his right leg falling from a rafter while razing a building and is hospitalized. Roy Willmann of Comfort broke a leg near Comfort and received emergency care before returning home. R J Rihn fractured an arm cranking a tractor, and Mrs Willie Tatsch fractured her left arm. Mrs Lyndon Foster suffered a severely wrenched back in a Sunday auto crash but was released after examination.
A lawyer says his client received a 5000 dollar court award for a bus collision. The client notes he could use the 1000 dollars thoughtfully, and his wife comments on the payout.
Fredericksburg Publishing Co. Inc promotes a broad range of office supplies available at their local office. The notice highlights convenient access for customers seeking paper, ink, and stationery in the city.
The Crabapple Lutheran Church schedules a German Christmas service on the second Christmas day at 10 a.m. with confession and holy communion and Luke 2 12. A Son of Children program at 6 p.m. and an English service at 2 30 p.m. with Luke 2 33 40. Rev Theo Haag invites members and friends to attend.
Onve Creek Lath Church held Divine Services and Holy Communion on Second Christmas Day December 26 at 10 30 a m with Rev O Lindenberg presiding and a school session.
Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. preaching at 10:30 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. on the 2nd and 4th Sundays. Training union 7 p.m. on 2nd and 4th Sundays and 10:30 a.m. on 1st and 3rd Sundays. Prayer meeting Wednesday 8 p.m. Brotherhood 8 p.m. Tuesday after each 2nd Sunday. W. M. A. Wednesday 3 p.m. Kirchner pastor.
The Predersburg Gospel Tabernacle on East College Street invites the public to Christmas services on December 25, 1941 at 6 30 p m. All are welcome, especially those without a church to attend. A Christmas greeting extends peace and goodwill to all readers.
The Church of Christ meets every Lord's day in the hall over Piggly Wiggly. Classes start at ten o'clock with preaching on the fourth Sunday by Bro. Luther Norman of Austin. Members are urged to attend and the public is invited to join in Bible study.
Revival ongoing at West End Tabernacle conducted by Evangelist E Bradford and wife. Christmas day services include 10 am morning service and 7 pm program. Regular services Sunday 10 am, Sunday school, Bible lessons, 2 pm preaching, 7 30 pm evangelistic service, and Thursday 7 30 pm service. Pastor Walter Jost extends welcome.
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