Westerfeldt Receives U S Military Academy Appointment
Robert Westerfeldt, son of Mr. and Mrs. W C Westerfeldt, has been named for an appointment to the U S Military Academy for July 1953. The appointment was secured through U S Senator Tom Connally as his principal appointee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Westerfeldt
W. C. Westerfeldt
U. S. Military Academy
Ennance
U. S
Tom Connally
FT. Bliss
Roland FE. Deike
Edwin Deike
Hye
Texas
Frances Hamilton
Kerrville
Acousticon Courtesy Clinic At Nimitz Hotel
Free hearing aid clinic hosted by Clyde Donald, Acousticon representative for the territory. The event at the Nimitz Hotel on Wednesday January 14 runs from 9 A.M. to 1 P.M. Batteries and accessories for all makes will be available. Acousticon of San Antonio, 112 Jefferson Street, San Antonio, Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Donald
Donald
Acousticon Company
Acousticon of
San Antonio
Jefferson Street
San Antonio, Texas
Final Acts Before Senate Retirement Highlight Westerfeldt Path
The piece notes Westerfeldt’s final Senate acts before leaving on January 1 and records his alternate West Point appointment by Sen. Lyndon Johnson in 1951 after passing entrance tests. It also mentions Robert as Fredericksburg High School valedictorian in 1952, then attending the University of Texas, with his father a high school principal and his mother, Myrtle Mathisen, a first grade teacher.
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U. S. Senate
Westerfeldt
West Point
Lyndon Johnson
Robert
Fredericksburg Hi School
University of Texas
Fredericksburg High School
Myrtle Mathisen
Fredericksburg
Charles Herber Rites Held Here On December 31
Charles H Herber 87 prominent Willow City rancher and former Precinct four County Commissioner died Dec 30 1952. Funeral held Dec 31 at Beckmann Funeral Home with Rev M J Schwarz. burial in City Cemetery. Survived by six children twenty grandchildren thirteen great grandchildren and many relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Herber
Willow City
Herber
Beckmann
M. J. Schwarz
Kimble County
Peter Herber
Maria E. Rodenbusch Herber
Ida Lang
Castell
Felix Herber
Cornelia
Erwin Ochler
Milda
Arthur Beyer
Kerrville
Edna
Waldemar Beyer
San Antonio
Wilson Herber
Fredericksburg
Myrtle
Clemens Beyer
William
Louis Herber
Aug. Lorenz
Edward Lorenz
Carl Alberthal
Willie Lang
Girl Scout Staff Change in Texas Council
Mrs Kay LeRoy resigns as Field Director of the Texas Colorado Lakes Council Girl Scouts Austin after since October 1951 and also served as Camp Texlake director last summer. She will relocate to Austin and join the Capitol Report Service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kay LeRoy
Texas Colorado Lakes
Presbyterian Church Service Announced With Visiting Minister
December 11 Sunday School at 9 30 a m and Morning Worship at 10 55 a m at the Agriculture Building The sermon will be led by Jerold Pomp of Austin Theological Seminary Mr Petmecky will assist at the Harper Presbyterian Church for the communion service Officers meeting postponed
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerold Pomp
Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary
Petmecky
Harper Presbyterian Church
Holy Ghost Lutheran Church announces schedule and events
Holy Ghost Lutheran Church led by Pastor Lindenberg and Vicar Zimmermann lists services on Sunday January 11 with English 8 pm and German 10:30 am, Sunday School 9:15, Bible Class 9:45, and a 2 pm annual congregational meeting. Junior Luther League 7:30 pm, youth choir Friday, and a Jan 18 sacred concert by the Baganz Trio featuring Otto Baganz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid
Junior Luther League
Baganz
Otto Baganz
Lutheran Chorale
Christ Lutheran Church Activities Cherry Spring Texas
Church notices include J F Holm as pastor with events for Ladies Aid on Thursday 1 30 p m and Sunday School Teachers meeting plus a Tuesday January 13 7 30 p m session at Cherry Spring Texas parish.
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Christ Lutheran Church
Cherry Spring, Texas
J. F. Holm
Ladies Aid
St Peter Lutheran Church Doss Texas Schedule
St Peter Lutheran Church in Doss Texas lists Friday 7 30 p m choir Saturday 9 00 a m confirmation instruction Sunday 9 45 a m Sunday School 11 00 a m Divine services 7 30 p m Luther League Monday 2 00 p m annual congregational meeting Wednesday Jan 14 7 30 p m Sunday School teachers Thursday Jan 15 2 30 p m Altar Guild
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther League
Trinity Lutheran Church Service Schedule in Stonewall
The notice from Trinity Lutheran Church Stonewall Texas lists services for the 1st Sunday after Epiphany with Sunday school and Bible class at 10:00 a.m. and German worship at 11:00 a.m. A Ladies Aid meeting is planned for Thursday January 15 at 2:00 p.m. All are invited.
Edison Street Methodist Church Service Schedule
Church school for all ages at 10 00 a m Morning worship at 10 55 a m Nursery open for small children A cordial invitation to visitors Pastor J C Campbell presides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edison Street Methodist Church
J. C. Campbell
First 1953 Evening Missionary Auxiliary Meets
The Monday 7:30 p m gathering marks the first 1953 meeting of the Evening Missionary Auxiliary. Jan 8 this Thursday at 2:00 p m the Ladies Aid meets. New officers take over as the group invites fellowship and service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evening Missionary Auxiliary
The
Lord and Christian Fellowship
St John Lutheran Church Crabapple Event Schedule
Service for January 11 includes Sunday School and Bible Class at 10:00, Divine Worship at 11:00, annual congregational meeting at 2:00, Ladies Aid at 2:00, and Youth at 7:00 with invitation to worship. Pastor M. J. Schwarz leads St John Church in Crabapple Texas.
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ST. John Lutheran Church
Crabapple, Texas
M. J. Schwarz
Ladies Aid
First Baptist Church Austin Events Cancelled or Delayed
The schedule lists services and activities for First Baptist Church under Pastor Ike Hargrove. It notes Sunday School at 9 45 a m Morning and Evening Worship times plus Training Union and various children and youth groups with days and times, including WMU and Brotherhood meetings.
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First Baptist Church
Ike Hargrove
St Mary’s Parish Announces Masses and Society Meetings
St Marys Catholic Church lists Sunday Masses at 5 30 7 00 8 30 and 10 00 am and a Stonewall 8 30 am Mass. Our Lady of Guadalupe holds a 9 am service. St Ann Society and Holy Name Society plan a body reception at 7 am Mass and Holy Name officers installation at 2 pm. St Ann Society meets at 1 pm with devotions Wednesday night at ? (text unclear).
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Stonewall
Our Lady of Guadalupe
St. Ann's Society
Holy Name Society
Holy Name
St. Ann’s Society
First Methodist Church Service With Guest Pastor
The First Methodist Church invites all to church school at 9:45 and morning worship at 10:55 with Dr. L. A. Spellman Kerrville District Superintendent as guest minister in place of Rev. C. A. Greenwaldt. Miss Lavetta Wallace leads the MYF program at 6:15.
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MYF
Lavetta Wallace
L. A. Spellman
Kerrville
C. A. Greenwaldt
Christadelphian Church Near Hye Service Schedule
Christadelphian Church near Hye announces meetings every second and fourth Sunday at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Everyone invited. John Martin, Sec.
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Christadelphian Church
Hye
John Martin
Sec
Hilda Methodist announces Sunday services schedule
Hilda Methodist Church lists W L Froehner in Pa. Sunday activities include Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. worship at 10:45 a.m. Evening service at 7:00 p.m. Prairie Mountain hosts Sunday School at 2:00 p.m. with worship on the 2nd and 4th Sundays.
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Hilda
W. L. Froehner
Prairie Mountain
Gospel Tabernacle Service Schedule
Pastor Walter Jost leads Bible study and Sunday school at 10 30 am. Afternoon worship at 2 pm. Evening service at 7 30 pm. Everyone welcome.
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Gospel Tabernacle
Walter Jost
Church of Christ Bible Classes and Services at 500 Black Liano Street
The Church of Christ at 500 Black Liano Street invites attendees to Bible classes Sunday at 10 a.m. with preaching at 11 a.m. and again at 8 p.m. A cordial invitation is extended to all.
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Church OF Christ
Black Liano Street
Geistweidt Rites Held in Hilda After Death
Frank H Geistweidt 75 longtime ranchman of Hilda died suddenly Sunday December 28 1952. Rites were held Tuesday December 30 at 1 pm at the family residence and 2 pm at St Paul Lutheran Church Mason with burial in Hilda Methodist Cemetery. He was born June 4 1877 to German pioneer parents. Survived by wife Selma Pluennecke Geistweidt and children Ryland Anita Roy Alice plus nine grandchildren three great grandchildren and two sisters.
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Frank H. Geistweidt
Hilda
Alfred Doerfler
St. Paul Lutheran Church
Mason
Hilda Methodist Cemetery
Mr. Geistweidt
William Geistweidt
Texas
Germany
Cornelia Ott
Gertrude
Milda Apelt
Ryland
Anita
Roy
Alice
Selma Pluennecke
Selma Pluennecke Geistweidt
Gertrude Brandenberger
Ryland Geistweidt
Roy Geistweidt
Anita Henke
Fredericksburg
Alice Klett
Will Eckert
Ben Brandenberger
Look Ahead for Texas Rural Families in 1953
The Texas Agricultural Extension Service releases A Look Ahead for Texas Rural Families in 1953 to guide farm families in planning future activities. It is available at all county extension offices for access and use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Texas
Musicians Sought for Air Force Bands
Army directive invites men aged 17 to 34 who qualify as musicians to enlist for Air Force Bands. Interested individuals should contact Sgt. King at the Local Draft Office in Fredericksburg on Monday mornings or Wednesday afternoons.
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Department of the Army
Sgt. King
Fredericksburg
Davis Family Holiday Guest From Houston
Mr and Mrs Harry Davis hosted part of the holiday season for his brother Tom Davis of Houston as a guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Davis
Tom Davis
Houston
Parker Pens and Pencils Featured at Fredericksburg Co
The Fredericksburg Publishing Co. Inc. showcases the Parker 5 line pens and pencils for all occasions, highlighting the complete new merchandise set.
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Parker
Fredericksburg Publishing Co., Inc
Bethany Lutheran Church Services and Activities
Bethany Lutheran Church notes 1st Sunday after Epiphany German service 8 30 a m Sunday School 9 30 a m English service 10 30 a m sermon Live With The Lord from Romans 14 7 9 Grace Lutheran Sanatorium Board meeting in San Antonio pastor attends 7 30 p m Sunday School Staff meeting Mary Martha at Werner Neffendorfs 201 W Morse St Confirmation Instruction 9 a m to 4 p m Saturday
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Grace Lutheran Sanatorium Board
San Antonio
Mary- Martha
Werner Neffendorf
W. Morse St
Zion Lutheran Church Sunday Schedule and Luther League Meeting
Zion Lutheran Church led by Pastor Gus W. Sager lists 9:15 Sunday School and Bible classes for all ages. Divine Worship at 10:30 with Romans 12 1 5 as the theme. Luther League meeting at 7 30 p m with new officers in charge and seven new Promoters to be appointed.
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Luther League
Army Ordnance Corps Largest of Army Technical Services
The Army Ordnance Corps is the largest of the seven technical services with more than 160,000 military and civilian employees at over 100 installations across the United States.
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Army Ordnance Corps
Army
United States
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Nimitz Hotel
Wenn
Charles Herber
Girl Scout
General Electric
U.S
Thomas Edison
General Electric Company
Arch Services
Emmanuel Gospel Church
College Street
Alvin Durst
Young Peoples Meeting
Holy Ghost Lutheran Church
O. Lindenberg
D. Zimmermann
ST. Peter Lutheran Church
Doss. Texas
Trinity Lutheran Church
Stonewall, Texas
G. C. Senff
Luther Watson
Training Union
G. A
Sunbeams
ST. Mary's Catholic Church
Joseph Hildebrand
Robert Logan
Edward Bartsch
Frank Geistweidt
AIR Force
Geo. W. Stimpson
Megaea
Reserve District
State Bank of
Gillespie County
Federal Reserve System
Federal Reserve Bank
Reserve Bank
M. L. Bogisch
State of Texas
County of
Gillespie
Louise Molberg
Probst
Tex
Robert W. Klingelhoefer
Otto R. Kiehne
Arthur Stehling
Bethany Lutheran Church
G. A. Poehlmann, Pastor
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