Couple celebrates 407th wedding anniversary in Gillespie County
M and Mrs Willie Tatsch observed their 407th wedding anniversary with relatives at a pavilion on January 7. A barbecue feast followed by an anniversary message from Lindenberg of Holy St Lutheran Church. Supper was served and dancing then. The couple were married in Fredericksburg on March 7, 1900, and have lived in Gillespie County their entire lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Tatsch
O Lindenberg
Holy St Lutheran Church
Tatsch
Frederckshure
Mariesv
Gillespie County
Ivy Wives Host Socials With Food and Bridge Wins
Mrs Emil Schandun presided as high hostess at a Thursday Ring room gathering where Mrs Heep and Mrs Emil Knopp won. Guests enjoyed chicken a la king, salads, desserts, and coffee as high scores for bridge were earned by Mrs Oscar Mein and Mr Eric Juenke while other clubs met at homes for lunches and games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Schandun
Mesdames
Eo Heep
Emil Knopp
Schana
Alfred Petsch
Ivy
Pegey Petsch
Oscar Mein
Eric Juenke
Meés- Mme
Joe Stein
Oscar Ster
Kurt Keidel
Midge
Werner Midel
Ktor Eidel
Wimo
Lewis
Alex Mittendorf
Stein
Felix Keidel
Medical Auxiliary Luncheon Held at Hotel Nimitz
The Medical Auxiliary held a Friday luncheon at Hotel Nimitz with a spring flower centerpiece and red satin ribbons. Attendees included Mesdames J. J. and Lorence Feller and Les Keyser. A short business session followed the meal led by Mrs. Victor Keidel. A Christmas relief report showed eight bas distributed to needy families in Fredericksburg.
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Dical
Hotel Nimitz
J. J
Lorence Feller
Leser Keyser
Victor Keidel
Mrs Stehling Hosts Holiday Tea and Guests
Mrs Arthur Stehling entertained Tuesday afternoon with three tables of bridge and poinsettias, as Mrs Nobel of Llano joined the gathering. Hostess served potato salad stuffed olives mince pie and hot chocolate. Honors were even in a game between Mrs J W Yancey and Eric Juenke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Stehling
J. W. Yancey
Eric Juenke
Nobel of
Llano
Missionary Society Circle Holds Meeting with Installations
The Missionary Society Circle of First Methodist met in the Educational Building. Mrs Detjen entertained with two piano solos and the assembly sang Oh Come All Ye Faithful. Officers for the new year were installed by Rev W C Rader and committees named. Mrs Maier will host January 20. A Bethany Lutheran meeting followed with reports on funds and sick committee. Twenty six members were present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missionary Society
First Methodist Church
Henry Detjen
GC. A. Hartmann
Fern Grote
W. C. White
F. J.maier
Leon Zwiener
Herman Fischer
Emil Hahn
Herman Hahn
W. C. Rader
Angus Doell
P. T. Smith
Benno McDougall
Medames
W. R. Rader
A. W. Hoursund
Lina Ernst
G. A. Hartmann
Thomas Gott
World Outlook
Newpaper
Nebo 4-H Club Elects Officers and Plans Apron Project
Miss Stewart organized the Nebo 4-H Club on January 3 1940. Officers elected: Margaret Crenweilge president Fay Hohmann vice president Susie Klein secretary Mildred Moehle reporter and clothing demonstrator Fay Hohmann orchard demonstrator Mrs Edgar Schmidt sponsor. Plans for the year include aprons with fast colored print fabric slips and dresses to follow. Meeting adjourned after sewing box and account book plans. Next meeting with sponsor January 17 1940.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart
Nebo
Margaret Crenweilge
Fay Hohmann
Susie Kiein
Mildred Moehls
Edgar Schmidt
Miss Stewart
Mildred Moehle
Palo Alto 4 H Club Meeting Recap
The Palo Alto 4 H Club met at the school house January 4. Miss Stewart reviewed clothing accounts and asked each girl what they planned to plant. She advised planting depth equal to plant height and urged quick fielding of the orchard. Members present included Lohne Mildred Paula Itz Emmie Mae Dietrich Louise Flora Lehne and Flora Lehne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palo Alto
Stonewall Club Meets at Weinheimer Home
Cor nelia Stewart addresses the Stonewall Club women at Mrs H J Weinheimer home on January 2. Year books were distributed and committees named for Finance Membership Expansion. Ernest Hodges elected vice chairman. The group later transplanted shrubs and enjoyed refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Weinheimer
H. J Weinheimer
Ruben Ruebsahm
Ernest Hodges
Benno Eckert
John Gardner
Christian Fritz
Ferdinand Gellermann
Boss Club Studies Shrub Pruning at Doss Home
The Doss Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs Hy Baethee’s home for the first meeting of the year. Mrs Otto Dittmar led a reading and Miss Stewart assigned a pruning shrubbery task and listed native trees to plant. Participants included Mrs Otto Dittmar Seth Rode Albert Wendel Hy Baethe Alfred Baethge with four visitors Mrs Carter Mrs Tom Hunnicutt Mrs Hy Baethge Sr and Miss Lela Rosenbusch reporter notes January 18 at Mrs Paul Sauer home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hy Baethee
Doss Home Demonstration Club
Otto Dittmar
Miss Stewart
Albert Wendel
Yard
Alfred Baethee
Seth Rode
Hy. Baethee
Alfred Baethge
Carter
Tom Hunnicutt
Hy. Baethge
Lela Rosenbusch
Paul Sauer
Willow Club Receives Year Books
The Willow City Home Demonstration Club met January 3 at 2 m at Mrs. H. J. Robinson's home. Miss Stewart distributed Year Books, explained contents and key projects, and demonstrated pruning shrubs. Refreshments were served after adjournment. The note mentions a subsequent meeting January 17 at Mrs. Sagebiel's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willow City Home Demonstration Club
H. J. Robinson
Stewart
Charlie Sagebiel
Meusebach 4-H Club Meets Friday
Meusebach 4-H Club held its regular meeting on Friday January 5 1940 at 9 45 a m. Mrs Stewart emphasized tracking clothing expenses and discussed slip patterns and materials. Attendees included Helen Lochte Ellen Lochte Florence Kuhlmann Allegra Kuhlmann Lottie Mae Striegler Margaret Mildred Dora Heimann with Elisabeth Petermann as sponsor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meusebach 4-H
Stewart
Helen
Ellen Lochte
Florence
Allegra Kuhlmann
Lottie Mae Striegler
Margaret Mildred
Dora Heimann
Elisabeth Petermann
For Sale or Trade Pontiac Sedan in Good Condition
Classified notice seeks a Pontiac sedan in good condition for sale or trade. Respond with box number 7 at Fredericksburg Texas. Listings reference a two week period 18 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg
Tex
Our Day Out Club Meets Visitors for Lotto
Members of the Our Day Out Club hosted Mrs. Theodore Heep's guests for a Wednesday lotto afternoon. High score prizes went to Mesdames Herman Hoffman Willie Evers and Felix Land. After games guests joined the hostess in the dining room for chicken sandwiches potato chips fruited gelatin pecan cake cookies and coffee. Colored roses accented the luncheon table.
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Our Day Out Club
Theodore Heep
Lotto
Mesdames
Herman Hoffman
Willie Evers
Felix Land
Milton Peterman
Hotel Manager and Griffin Wed in Giddings Texas
Mrs Elise Novian manager of the Oztrow Hotel in Fredericksburg and Mr O H Griffin were married last Friday in Giddings Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griffin
Giddings
Elise Novian
Fredericksburg
O. H. Griffin
Texas
Social Guests Tour Texas Cities Over Holidays
Mr and Mrs H M Schmidt of San Antonio visited the Ben Kneese family last week. Mrs H W Rusenberger and Mrs Fred Mathisen spent Wednesday in San Antonio. Miss Tillie Keidel and Robert Keidel visited in Austin Monday. Mrs Louise Mathisen and Raymond Clifford of San Antonio joined Mr and Mrs Fred Mathisen for a Saturday visit. Esther Mueller hosted her cousin Mildred Mueller of Houston. Dr and Mrs Lester Keyser hosted Pebble Neal of Galveston for New Year celebrations while Mrs Wheat and Miss Blanche Baker planned a San Antonio trip. The Lochtes of Kerrville, Mrs Marie Lochte, and others vacationed with relatives. Holiday guests included Mr Bennett’s parents Mr and Mrs George Bennett of San Angelo and Mr Sloan Kirk and son of San Saba. Alton Ahrens of Laredo visited Mr and Mrs Louis Ahrens. The Wilsons of San Antonio visited Anton Staudt. Dursts hosted by Mrs Leon Basse, Mrs Tom Littleton, Mrs Thad Stappanbeck, and Mrs Willie Bode of San Antonio. Mrs John Heep and daughter Sophie spent Christmas with friends in San Antonio and Corpus Christi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Schmidt
San Antonio
Ben Kneese
H. W. Rusenberger
Fred Mathisen
Tillie Keidel
Robert Keidel
Austin
Louise Mathisen
Raymond Clifford
Esther Mueller
Mildred Mueller
Houston
Lester Keyser
Kyeser
Pebble Neal
Galveston
B. T Wheat
Blanche Baker
Wheat
Albany
New York
W. A. Lochte
A. J. Lochte
Kerrville
Marie C. Lochte
Leon Basse
Tom Littleton
Thad Stappanbeck
Willie Bode
John Heep
Sophie
Corpus Christi
Texan Assumes Command of U S Naval Fleet
Admiral James Otis Richard son, 61, who came from Paris Texas to the U S Naval Academy, took command of the U S Fleet in ceremonies at San Pedro California. He joined Annapolis at 20 and served in Asiatic waters during the Philippine campaign before holding several commands and studying mechanical engineering.
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James Otis Richardson
U. S. Naval Academy
Paris
Texas
United States
San Pedro
Cali
Richardson
Annapolis
Asiatic
Philippine
Cunningham Resigns as Secretary of Texas Sheep and Goat Ass'n
C W Cunningham who had served as secretary since June 1935 and presided at the 1938 Fredericksburg Directors meeting resigned this week. Dr I B Boughton, chief retinarian at Sonora Ranch Experiment Station, will become secretary and take office Feb 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. (Coneno) Cunningham
Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers’ Association
Fredericksburg
San Angelo
I. B. Boughton
Sonora Ranch Experiment Station
Gerhard observes 91st Birthday Anniversary
Michael Gerhard a Gillespie County pioneer marked his 91st birthday on Wednesday January 3rd with family nearby. Despite age he walks about a mile to Fredericksburg, tends his yard, and reads constantly without glasses.
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Michael Gerhard
Gillespie County
Gerhard
Frederickburg
Fair Stockholders Meet Tuesday in Fredericksburg
Gillespie County Fair Association stockholders will hold their annual meeting next Tuesday after noon at 2 pm in the Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce office. Secretary Otto Buredorf urged all stockholders to attend for important business to be transacted.
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Gillespie County Fair Association
Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce
Otto Buredorf
Buredorf
Farmers League to Meet Sunday in Gillespie County
Gillespie County Farmers League members will gather at 1 p m Sunday January 14 in the County Court room. Guido Weinheimer president says the meeting will elect delegates to the state convention of Farmers Leagues at Fayetteville Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie County Farmer's League
Guido Weinheimer
Winheimer
Farmers’ Leagues
Fayetteville
Texas
Dooleys 9c Sale Next Week Promises Wide Range Items
Dooleys 5 10 and 25 cent store announces its annual sale offering many merchandise items at a special 9c price next week. The advertisement in this issue lists the articles available, reflecting the store’s longtime custom.
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Dooley
Ranchers Garage Destroyed By Fire Near Junction
Jacob Fritz, a local rancher near Junction, suffered total loss of his garage in a fire. Reports say the structure was destroyed though it is not clear whether any contents were saved or lost.
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Jacob Fritz
Junction
County Library Sees Growth in Book Donations and Use
The county library reports continued support with 50 books from Mrs. Clara Kelley and 16 volumes from Miss Blanche Baker, many from the late L. H. Tainter. Repaired books are indexed and shelved for readers while average daily returns reach 16 patrons over 12 months. Open hours run daily except Wednesdays and Sundays from 1 to [incomplete text].
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Kelley
Wilmington
Delaware
Blanche Baker
L. H. Tainter
Fireboys Respond Twice to Same Residence in Week
Fredericksburg's Volunteer Fire Department answered two calls to Mrs. A. B. Williamson's home on West San Antonio Street. Both incidents involved chimney fires, one Thursday afternoon and a second Friday night at 6:30. Firemen blamed a defective chimney after investigating, noting the chimney had been cleaned after the first call.
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Fredericksburg
A. B. Williamson
San Antonio
Harper Rainfall Totals in 1939 Read at Local Gauge
Otto Rahe released 1939 rainfall figures showing Harper received 22.20 inches for the year while Fredericksburg measured 28.78 inches. September brought no rain to Harper, and January saw 4.11 inches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Pluvius
Harper
Fredericksburg
Otto Rahe
LC R.A
Hunter near Boerne kills bird twice
P. G. Morgan of Fort Worth hunted near Boerne and shot at a covey. He killed one bird, crippled another, moved them to a coat pocket, and the crippled bird flew out, then he shot again and believed the bird was dead.
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P. G. Morgan
Fort Worth
Boerne
Mr. Morgan
Rupture Expert to Demonstrate Zoetic Shield at Bilazi Hotel
Chicago expert H. M. Shevnan will visit Bilazi Man Hotel in Taylor Tuesday January 16 from 9 AM to 6 PM to demonstrate the Zoetic Shield. He claims the method strengthens weakened parts and closes ruptures in about ten days without straps, medicines, or other treatments. Demonstrations are free and address listed as 6441 N Richmond St Chicago.
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H. M. Shevnan
Chicago
Bilaziman Hotel
Taylor
Shevenan
Richmond St
CARDASS Appetite Aid Helps Women Overcome Dysmenorrhea
Many women report relief from under nourishment weakness and menstrual pain using CARDASS to stimulate appetite and digestion. Taken before and during "the time" it helps ease discomfort and build physical resistance.
Retention Shields demo by Hoffman in Fredericksburg
Minneapolis expert H L Hoffman promotes Perfect Retention Shields at Hotel Nimitz Fredericksburg on Saturday January 24 from 10 A M to 4 P M with evening appointments. He warns ruptures can be dangerous if protruding and notes the shields are sanitary waterproof and durable.
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H. L. Hoffman
Minneapolis
One Day Medical Visit By Dr Rea At Nimitz Hotel
Dr Rea registered in the state, visiting Nimitz Hotel on Thursday January 1st from 9 30 A M to 4 P M. He offers non surgical treatment for stomach liver heart and other diseases with low cost and no consultation fee. Married women urged to attend with husbands. Medical Laboratory Minneapolis Minnesota since 1898.
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Rea
Texas
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Varsous
Medical Auxiliary
Mrs. Stcheling
Nebo 4-H
Stonewall
Weinheimer
Cornelia Stewart
Stonewall Club
H. J. Weinheimer
Boss Club
Willow Club
Meusebach 4-H Club
TEXAN
U.S. Naval Fleet
Cunningham
Texas Sheep & Goat Ass'n
Farmers League
Ranchers
Excelsior
Min
Dr. Rea
Minnesota
Predericksburg
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