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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1963
Page
9
Editorial urges strong turnout for the Red Cross Bloodmobile on February 26 to reach a quota of 88 pints and offset prior shortfalls totaling 35 pints since July 1962. The piece notes past donor highs and urges residents to sign up if called and to donate even beyond the quota.
Texas livestock producers and sportsmen must raise 1 million dollars by March 1 for the Screwworm Eradication program. Southwest Animal Health Research Foundation has already collected 2 million of a 3 million goal, but federal funds require state and private matching. Foundation president C G Scruggs warns the effort could die without funds, urging all livestock producers to donate fifty cents per animal unit within a week at local banks.
A U S Army post at Fisi notes an order from a general demanding greater respect for the flag during retreat ceremonies. The directive covers enlisted personnel and civilians near the post HQ, including passersby in cars. The columnist laments military need to urge patriotism and highlights February as the month honoring Washington and Lincoln.
J. D. Ruebsahim, son of Mr and Mrs Ruebsahim of Stonewall, enrolled as a sophomore at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth at the start of the spring semester. He is a 1961 graduate of St Marys High School and completed six months Army Reserve training before enrolling at Fort Worth College.
Funeral services for Mrs. Arthur Borchers 60 were conducted Saturday in Fredericksburg with Rev. L J Durkop officiating. Burial followed in Greenwood Cemetery. She died February 14 in a local hospital and is survived by her husband, a daughter Shirlene Carter, a son Arthur Roland Borchers, a son-in-law Albert Carter, a grandson Rick Carter, a sister Helen Duke, and a brother John Keller. Pallbearers included Robert Borchers, Roland Borchers, Curtis Weirich, Allen Keller, Melian Keller, and Hugo Stehlneitty.
Funeral services for Perry W Schumacher 59 were held February 15 1963 at the Luther United Church of Christ in Orange Grove with burial at Hermann Sons Cemetery. He operated a dairy farm north of Fredericksburg on the Llano Highway and died February 13. He was born March 11 1903 in Hochheim and survived by his wife Elsie Kelso four sons eight grandchildren and three sisters. Pallbearers included Lawrence Segener and others.
Funeral services for William Gastinger 84 were conducted in San Antonio with Rev Raymond Maggart officiating. Burial followed in Hermann Sons Section at San Jose Burial Park. Gastinger, a native passer and longtime resident, was a former Bexar County National Bank official and active in local bands and singing societies. He was a 60 year Hermann Sons member and held leadership roles in Siemering Lodge No 32. Survived by wife Louise Kott Gastinger, daughter Mrs Harry Klinksick, and sons Col Ret Werner J Gastinger Eugene L and Gilbert W.
Pastor Zirkel leads Esther Joyce Hill and Willow City Circles with hostesses listed for Feb 21. Choir rehearsal at 7 pm. Sunday School at 9 45 am worship at 10 55 am and mission study at 6 pm. Feb 25 young adult study. Feb 27 Ash Wednesday service conducted by Rev. Kattner.
Bethany Lutheran Church lists events for Quinquagesima Sunday February 24 with 9:15 am Sunday school 10:30 am worship and reception of new members Luther League social 5:00 pm Scavenger hunt plus midweek and choir meetings 7:30 8:15 pm. Ash Wednesday service 7:30 pm and church council. Church of Christ at 501 North Liano Street led by C W Hoover shows radio Bible study and services 11:00 am and 7:00 pm with Thursday 7:00 pm midweek service.
St Peter Lutheran Church Doss Texas announces mixed choir practice at 7 30 p m Friday and Saturday February 22 23 Brotherhood Convention in San Antonio Sunday February 24 Sunday School 9 30 a m Divine Worship 10 45 a m Brotherhood 7 00 p m Tuesday February 26 Pastor s Circle Meeting Comfort Texas.
Divine Worship at 9 00 a m Sunday School at 10 15 a m Ash Wednesday services with Holy Communion on Wednesday Feb 27 at 7 30 p m led by Pastor W F Lange Jr at Christ Lutheran Church Cherry Spring
St Marys Catholic Church lists Masses at 5 30 7 00 8 30 and 10 00 am Stonewall Mass at 8 00 am Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass at 2 30 am CCD and Discussion Club Executive Board of St Francis Xavier Mission Stonewall meets Sunday after Milass St Johns Seminary Open House Sunday Annual Convention of Arch Diocesan Council of Catholic Men Sunday March 3 in Grenada Hotel San Antonio
Quinquagesima Sunday services note Bible class at 10 30 a m Divine Worship at 10 30 a m Junior Lutherans at 3 30 p m Children at 5 30 p m Choir rehearsals at 6 30 p m Senior choir at 7 30 p m Confirmation instruction at 9 00 a m Brotherhood at 7 30 p m Lenten Worship Service listed under Rev. AL J Durkop pastorate.
Trinity Lutheran Church Stonewall Texas lists W Weber as supply pastor with 8 30 a m divine worship 9 30 a m Sunday School and Bible Class noted in the church notice.
Memorial Presbyterian Noel P Wilkinson pastor invites all to Sunday School at 9 30 a m and morning worship at 10 30 a m with a sermon by the pastor a cordial welcome awaits all.
Willow City Emmanuel Gospel Church led by Pastor Alvin Durst holds Sunday services at 10 00 a m Sunday school at 11 00 a m and worship service following.
The obituary notes surviving relatives including Gastinger family members in San Antonio. It lists eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren along with sisters Mrs. Cora Doebbler and Mrs. Hilda Kuhlmann of Fredericksburg.
Zion Lutheran Church lists Quinquagesima Sunday February 24 with church school at 9 15 am worship at 10 30 am Sacrament of Holy Baptism and 8 30 am confirmation class followed by 9 00 am State Brotherhood Convention at Grace Church San Antonio on February 26 Pastor’s Circle at 11 00 am February 27 Ash Wednesday service at 7 30 pm.
Edison Street Methodist church outlines Father and Son Banquet at Andy's Diner at 7:00 p.m. Morning Worship at 10:45 a.m. Education Commission meeting at 6:50 p.m. Evening Worship at 7:00 p.m. with film Men on the Door Step. Chancel choir rehearsal Wednesday February 27 at 7:30 p.m.
Pastor J N Cottman leads services with morning worship at 11:00 a m training union at 6 80 p m and evening worship at 7 30 p m The Sally Ann Circle meets first and third Tuesdays at 7 30 p m Sunbeam and G A meet Wednesdays at 3 30 p m Fanny Super Circle meets at 3 30 p m and a prayer meeting at 7 30 p m
Johnson City Texas church announces weekly services led by Pastor Billie C Fluitt. Sunday services include Sunday School at 10 00 a m and Message at 11 15 a m with Youth Service at 6 00 p m and Evangelistic Service at 7 30 p m. Wednesday meet at 3 30 p m.
First Pentecostal Church in Harper Texas invites to Bible Study Wednesday at 7 00 p m Evangelistic service Sunday at 7 00 p m with Pastor Carlos B Parker directing activities
Kingdom Hall at 209 S Acorn St lists Walter Klier as presiding minister with Ministry School at 7 25 p m and Service meeting at 8 25 p m on Thursday plus Watchtower Study on Fight a Fine Fight for the Faith at 4 15 p m. A Bible Study on February 26 at 8 00 p m calls upon Faith. Emmanuel Gospel Church Perry notes Assistant Pastor Woerner and a Youth Social at 7 30 p m with Worship Service at 10 45 a m Carol choir at 2 30 p m and Evangelistic service at 7 30 p m.
Saint Barnabas Episcopal Church lists services at Corner W Creek and S Bowie with Rev J L Mahan as priest in charge August Hoffmann warden. Sermon and Holy Communion at 9 am Sunday plus sick ministry at 7 30 pm and church school Wednesdays at 3 15 pm. You are invited to worship with us.
St Paul Lutheran of Creek names L J Durkop as supply pastor for Quinquagesima Sunday Feb 24 and an adult Bible class is announced.
Christadelphian Church near Hye Texas invites everyone to services held the second and fourth Sundays at 10:00 a m and 2:30 p m. The notice lists regular weekend gatherings and is open to all interested guests.
On Sunday February 10 Don Braeu tigam led the topic Teeno mana. Nolan Dittmar and Stephen Friedrich organized refreshments after a recreational period.
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