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Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1940

Page

2

Roosevelt Budget Debate Highlights Wartime Aid Talks

Roosevelt outlined a budget proposal for the next fiscal year with deficits and debts shown. Taft proposed balancing the budget in two years by cutting agencies and relief programs, which Roosevelt countered as insufficient and harmful to worthwhile efforts. President delivered a playful Jackson Day speech in Washington while avoiding reference to his candidacy.

Roosevelt U. S Congress Army Navy East Guard Federal Bureau of Investigation CCC NYA Robert A. Taft Taft Washington

Native Son Dr S M Metzger Named Bishop by Pope

Dr S M Metzger, a native son, was named auxiliary bishop to Archbishop Rudolph Gerkens of Santa Fe with the title of titular bishop of Birta. He studied at the Institute of Civil and Canon Law in Rome, was ordained in St John Lateran in 1929, taught philosophy at St Mary's University San Antonio, and served as regent of St Mary's Law School since 1934. He visited Fredericksburg with relatives last Sunday and celebrated Mass at St Mary's Church.

Rome Basilica of St. John Lateran C Cardinal Pompili St. Mary’s University San Antonio St. Mary’s Law School St. John’s Seminary Rudolph Gerkens Santa Fe Birta Metzger Fredericksburg St. Mary’s Church

Football Team to Be Feted at C of C Banquet

A capacity crowd is expected for the event honoring the football boys of the past year. Dr. Lester Keyser will be toastmaster and the program includes music and entertainment. The highlight will be the award of honor sweaters to all high school lettermen.

Lester Keyser

Gliddon Lauded at Johnson City Funeral Service

Funeral services for R. T. Gliddon longtime owner editor of the Johnson City Record Courier were held Friday January 4 in Johnson City. He lived 1876 1950 and spent 49 years in newspapers including Fredericksburg Standard and Gillepie County News. He married three times producing several children and was buried in Johnson City Cemetery.

R. T. Gliddon Johnson City Maverick-Clarke Lithograph Company San Antonio Gillepie County News Fredericksburg Standard San Antonio Express South Texas Old Mexico Fredericksburg J. R. Odiorne Nathaniel Johnson London Texas Stella Kraerner Merrill Roselyn Martha Ann Reverdy Charles James Franklin Bena R_ Wintreak Houston Winnie Pitts C. A. Hankim

Den mark immigrant Sofus Nielson buried in Stonewall

Sofus Nielson, Denmark native who immigrated in 1891, long farmed near Stonewall, died January 9 at 6 45 am at age 51 years 2 months 8 days. He is survived by widow Alma Scharnhorst and seven children Ophelia Percy Clarence Dora Andrew Emmie Lou Janie Ruth, plus siblings. Funeral held this afternoon with Rev Paul Leonhard officiating. burial in City Cemetery. Beckmann Funeral Home arranged services.

Sofus Nielson Denmark Gillespie County Nielson Andreas Nielson Boletta Ludwig Nielson Andrew Emmie Lou Janie Ruth Mary Edmund Behrends Viggo Nielson Nora Henry Barsch Paul Leonhard Albert Lutheran Church Beckmann Funeral Home

Church Notices for Holy Ghost Church

Sunday after Epiphany schedule shows 9:30 a m Sunday school and bible class 10:30 Divine Services 2 pm Congregation meeting 7:30 pm Jugendverein led by Pastor O Lindenberg Ladies Aid Society noted None of the punctuation is fully clear but the pattern lists times and groups for church activities by name and role.

Ladies Aid Society Jugendverein O. Lindenberg Nastor

Zion Luther Church Second Sunday After Epiphany

Divine services at 10:30 a.m. Sunday school at 1:30 p.m. Annual Ladies Aid meeting and Luther League gathering at 3:00 p.m. Bible class in between. A cordial welcome to all. Rev. A. Bracher, pastor.

Ladies Aid Luther League A. Bracher

Crabapple Lutheran Church Second Sunday Schedule

January 14 services at Crabapple Lutheran Church include Sunday school and Bible class at 10 a.m. English worship at 11 a.m. Ladies Aid at 1 30 p.m. Brotherhood and church council at 3 p.m. Luther League at 7 30 p.m. Pastor W C Poehlmann extends a cordial welcome and invitation to join in worship and work.

Ladies Aid P. mm W. C. Poehlmann

Bethany Lusheran Services and Annual Meeting

Bethany Lusheran holds English services at 8 30 a m Sunday School and Bible Class at 9 30 a m German service at 10 45 a m Text 1 John 1 5 10 Theme What happens when man walks with God in the light Annual business meeting of the congregation at 1 30 p m All voting members invited to be present Members and friends invited to join in services for the day Pastor Titeo M Haag

Titeo M. Haag

Baptist Church Sunday Schedule and Services

Sunday school at 9 30 a m preaching at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m on second and fourth Sundays. B T A 6 30 p m on second and fourth Sundays and 10 30 a m on first and third Sundays. Prayer meetings Wednesday at 7 p m. F B E Kirchner pastor.

F. BE. Kirchner

Methodist Church Sunday Schedule and Union Service

Sunday School at 9 45 with worship at 10 45 and a sermon titled Losing and incline. Special music and a union service with Edison St Methodist Church at First Church. Epworth League 7 pm. Worship service 7 30 am preached by Rev O F Kattner. Subscribe to the Stanford.

Edison St. Methodist Church First Church Epworth League O. F. Kattner

We Need a Change in the Presidency Not for Destroying Roosevelt

A public statement warns that eight years under Roosevelt risks democracy. It urges a new president to restore courage and strength while affirming Roosevelt should not seek a third term. The text cites Washington as a precedent against third terms and stresses automatic leadership change.

Roosevelt George Washington Mr. Roosevelt

Moore Outlines Need for Vocational Guidance at Meet

Moore emphasizes vocational guidance needs at the meeting and notes funds allocated for music, library magazines, rest room improvements, and furniture donations. Mrs. Henry Lewis reports on the State Parent-Teacher Convention in Galveston, with radio program sponsorship highlighted. Attendance awards go to teachers Miss Mueller Miss Jung and Miss Julia Estill. Mrs. Edgar Burrer joins the association as a new member and the February 2 meeting will mark the local PTA’s twenty fifth anniversary.

Ith Henry Lewis Galveston Parent-Teacher Associations Mueller Jung Julia Estill Edgar Burrer Parent-Teacher Association Parent Teacher Association

Llano County Welcomes Longest-Living Local Woman

This week Llano County celebrated Mrs. Clarintha Draper turning 102, marking her as the area’s oldest resident within the county bounds and highlighting a milestone birthday observed during the celebratory week.

Llano County Clarintha Draper

San Antonio couple visits Kolmeier family

Mr and Mrs Hubert Cren welge of San Antonio visited with Mr and Mrs Albert Kolmeier last weekend. Mrs Cren welge is the sister of Johnny Kolmeier whose left eye was seriously injured in a garage accident recently.

Hubert Crenwelge San Antonio Albert Kolmeier Crenwelge Johnny Kolmeier

Stahl Named Red Cross Chairman In Tuesday Meeting

The Harper Chapter of Red Cross officially recognized at Tuesday night’s meeting with $17 allotted for Red Cross work in Harper. The local treasury holds $20460. A 1940 effort aims to secure additional county health work with a committee led by Mrs. E H Riley, Esther Mueller, and Alfred Neffendorf.

Harper Red Cross E. H. Riley Esther Mueller Alfred Neffendorf

Father of Former Teacher Dies in Terrell

Sidney S. Boutwell principal of Terrell High School and father of Ruth Boutwell of Fredericksburg High School died at his Terrell home Saturday. Funeral services were held Monday.

Sidney S. Boutwell Terrell High School Fredericksburg High School Ruth Boutwell Terrell

Sunday Guests Visit Luckenbach Homes

Sunday visitors at the homes of Mr and Mrs Ed Winkel and Mr and Mrs Geo Crenwelge of Luckenbach included Mr and Mrs Bob Dennis and three daughters and Mrs J W Adams of San Antonio.

Ed. Winkel Geo. Crenwelge Luckenbach

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Finland Russia S. M. Metzger C. OF C. Banoquet Gliddon Stonewall Holy Ghost Church Bethany Lusheran First Methodist Church J. R. Norvell Edinburg Court of Civil Appeals High Gillespie Moore MEET Kellogg’s Sian Zhe Rebt. Blum Store Stahl Bob Dennis Daugh Ters J.W. Adams J. W. Rothmann & Sons Livestock Commission YO Hs Winesap Apples Chevrolet Raat Seo Standard Motor Company, Inc Fredericksburg, Texas
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