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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1940
Page
7
Mrs Gilbert Pape and others travel to Fredericksburg for visits. Families from Goose Creek Austin and Dallas visited Harper and nearby towns. Barn dance and New Year gatherings noted. Several residents referred toFredericksburg and San Antonio trips with relatives.
Relatives and friends shared a Christmas dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Christ Wahrmund. Several families and individuals spent holidays with relatives in Doss and Valley Springs, including reunions with Rev. and Mrs. Bergener, and Mr. and Mrs. Redford. Local residents returned to colleges such as A and M, Texas U, and Texas Lutheran, while others visited San Antonio for holidays and business.
Mr. Jim Greenhaw passes away at his Johnson City home after a years long illness. He is survived by his wife and three children, plus other relatives and friends extend condolences. The column lists numerous local residents visiting Johnson City and area, with brief notes on foot injuries and holiday travels, ending with a humorous wedding quip about a fountain pen.
A terse dialogue unfolds with Cohen accusing a poor coat fit while another question arises about a five dollar price. The snippet ends noting an epileptic attack.
Funeral services for Christian Ressmann were held Sunday at 2 PM in Fredericksburg. Born February 22, 1870, he lived nearly all his life in Gillespie County and died December 30 at 12:50 AM at age 69 years 10 months 8 days. He married Bertha Ludwig in 1894, then Bertha Neffendorf in 1902. children Arthur, Elise, Felix, Alma survive along with siblings John Ressmann and Anna Phillips. Interment followed at City Cemetery with Bethany Lutheran Church choir and Concordia Society in attendance.
Next Sunday January 7 Sunday school and bible class at 9 30 a m 10 45 a m sermon Annual meeting of the Congregation Thursday January 9 at 2 60 p m Doss Sunday 7 30 p m Jugend verein Monday January 8 2 00 annual meeting of the congregation
J M Bergner pastor invites members to the Albert Lutheran Church annual meeting Saturday January 6 at 9 30 a m. Regular services Sunday January 7 at 10 30 a m with Sunday school and Bible class at 1 30 p m conducted by Paul Leonard pastor.
William Mueller and the Eduard Lorenz family express sincere appreciation for kindness during illness and death. Gratitude extended to Rev Radetzky Dr Victor Reidel Beckmann Funeral Home Beckmann's Quartet pallbearers and all who sent flowers and offered sympathy.
Miss Anna Metzger 59 died Monday after a lingering illness and was buried Wednesday morning at 9 45 at Schaetter Funeral Home and St Marys Church with Rev F X Wolf officiating. Interment followed in the Catholic Cemetery. She was born September 27 1880, daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Metzger, survived by three brothers Alfred of California Otto and Willie of Fredericksburg and two sisters Alma Mrs Joe Wallendorf and Rosa Mrs E C Hansen. Her mother preceded her in death August 24 1892.
Last rites for Mrs. August Herbert nee Mathilda Feller were held Tuesday afternoon at 3 p.m. from Holy Ghost Lutheran Church with Rev Lindenberg officiating. Born August 6 1861 she died aged 78 years 5 months 25 days having lived in Gillespie County all her life. She married August Herbert in 1880 who died in 1914. Surviving children include Hulda Alma Lydia Selma Ruth Elma Walter Alfred and Erwin. 35 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren. Additional relatives listed include sister Mrs Ernst Herbert and several half siblings.
Zion Church announces Epiphany services at 10 30 A M with an Epiphany celebration Bible class and Sunday school at 1 30 PM Brotherhood meeting at 3 PM. The pastor Bracher extends a cordial welcome to all.
On the first Sunday after Epiphany January 7 the Cave Creek Lutheran Church lists Sunday school and Bible class at 9 30 a m English services at 10 30 a m Ladies Aid at 1 30 p m Luther League at 7 30 p m A training course for Sunday school teachers Friday January 5 at 7 30 p m Pastor W C Poehlmann extends a cordial welcome to all to work and worship with us
Early English service at 8 30 a m Sunday School and Bible Class at 9 30 a m German service at 10 45 a m Text Acts 19 1 7 Theme A Progressive Christianity Regular business meeting of the Brotherhood in the afternoon Pastor Tieo M Haag invites members and friends to attend the day’s services and events.
First Methodist Church schedules Sunday School at 9 45 and worship at 10 45 with a sermon titled God Prom ises I Promise plus special music. Union Services at Edison St Methodist Church at 7 p m with sermon God Seeking Man and Man Seeking God. W M Rader is the pastor.
Sunday school starts 9 30 a m with preaching at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m on second and fourth Sundays. B T A meets 6 30 p m on second and fourth Sundays and 10 30 a m on first and third Sundays. Prayer services are Wednesday at 7 p m. F E Kirchner is the pastor.
At 9:30 a m Sunday school and Bible class. At 10:30 Divine Services. Our annual congregation meeting shall take place on January 14 at 2 p m. O Lindenberg pastor.
New Year's Day visitors to the home of Mr and Mrs Ed Winkel and Mr and Mrs G Grenwelge of Luckenbach included Prof and Mrs C H Leifeste Rev and Mrs J Kints Mrs M Dechert of New Braunfels and Mr and Mrs J Moore and Mrs A Moore of Lindendale.
Funeral services for Carl, Tommie, and Willie Feller were held on Tuesday at Schaetter Funeral Home. Interment followed in City Cemetery.
The bereaved family expresses gratitude for the many expressions of sympathy shown at the time of his death and burial. Special thanks are extended to Rev Theo M Haag doctors nurses the wake pall bearers choirs Schaetter's Funeral Home and all who sent floral offerings.
Mickey Rooney, newly named the nation's number one box office attraction, will appear Sunday and Monday at the Palace Theatre in Judge Hardy and Son. The show features Rooney in his familiar troubles with girls, resolved by family intervention. Also billed is Drums Along The Mohawk with Claudette Colbert and Henry Fonda arriving Wednesday and Thursday January 10 and 11.
Washington reports Marine Corps vacancies have fallen from 5,000 to about 3,000 with a two month progress. Texas receives a January enlistment quota of 120 men allocated by Headquarters Marine Corps for Abi line Austin Dallas Fort Worth Houston and San Antonio recruiting offices.
The exchange notes a neighbor’s dog bark turning into a bite. Authorities respond as the incident prompts statements about canine behavior and safety measures.
A witty exchange where a woman lists ten reasons for not marrying. The first is lack of money, and she quips the remaining nine don’t matter. The joke hinges on financial stakes and relationship expectations.
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