Famed Radio Trio to Appear in February Benefit
Famed radio trio Ted Bill and Bob from Station WOAT will perform at Peter's Hall on Sunday night February 2 for a Catholic Youth Organization benefit supporting the newly organized Catholic Boy Scouts of America from St Mary's Parish. CYO members contribute a one act comedy a monologue and songs and dances by local youths called the CYO Hillbillies. Tickets available at Kallenbergs Sunnyside Gold en Arrow Peter's Confectionery Knopp Metzger Oak Grove Hut Blum's Store. Admission 25c adults 30c children 35c for reserved seats.
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Ted
Bill
Bob
WOAT
Peter’s Hall
Catholic Boy Scouts of America
S J. Mary’s Parish
CYO
CYO Hillbillies
Auto Mishap Injures Six En Route to Mason Funeral
Early Wednesday a car carrying Mr. and Mrs. Otto Lange Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Mohr and daughter Tillie overturned on Mason Highway after passing a truck. Mrs. Lange suffered a broken collarbone while Mr. Mohr was seriously cut about the scalp. other passengers had minor injuries. They were all taken to a local hospital for treatment.
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Otto Lange
Alfred Mohr
Tillie
Mason
Ad. Eckert
Mohr
Alfred Mueller Rites Held for Local Pedernales Native
Alfred Mueller died January 20 at 9:40 p.m. at age 53 years 9 months 14 days. Born April 6, 1877 in Reingold he moved to the Pedernales region in 1904. Funeral services January 22 at 3 p.m. at Beckmann Funeral Home with Rev O Lindenberg officiating. Interment at City Cemetery. American Legion and Arion sang during services. Survived by Lina Weirich Ida Mueller Felix Mueller and a sister-in-law brother-in-law and nephew.
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Alfred Mueller
Reingold
Chas. Mueller
Pedernales
O. Lindenberg
P. T. A. Choral
Ida Mueller
Felix Mueller
Stehling Attends Westinghouse Meeting in Houston
Hugo Stehling proprietor of Stehling Electric Company and Westinghouse agent says dealers met in San Antonio then toured Houston. He notes the 1941 line brings many refinements at lower prices than before.
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Hugo Stehling
Stehling Electric Company
Westinghouse
San Antonio
Houston
Stehling
Calendar helps families curb overdue library books
If your family tends to forget library books there is a calendar in the kitchen for due dates. Assign each family member a one week slot to watch the calendar and remind others of deadlines. Bright crayon markings aid quick reference and can reduce fines.
Services Next Sunday in Gillespie County Churches
The notice invites residents to attend Sunday school and Bible class at 9:00 a.m. services at 10:30 a.m. An annual congregation meeting occurs at 1:00 p.m. Luther League meets at 8:00 p.m. Pastor A Bracher extends a cordial welcome to all.
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Gillespie County
Luther League
A. Bracher
Crabapple Lutheran Church Services and Installations
At 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. German services will be held with the installation of newly elected church officials. The congregation is welcomed to attend and participate. Pastor W. C. Poehlmann extends the invitation to all to work and worship with the congregation.
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W. C. Poehlmann
Ave Creek Lath Church Service Schedule
Third Sunday after Epiphany services at 7 p.m. Sunday school and 8 p.m. English services. Installation of Sunday school teachers and church officials. Pastor WwW. C. Poehlmann.
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C. Poehlmann
Bethany Lutheran Announces Multilingual Sunday Services
The Bethany Lutheran church will hold early English services at 8 30 a m and 9 30 a m with a German service at 10 45 a m The day’s text is Matthew 11 25 30 and the theme is The Goodness and Severity of Jesus Pastor Theo M Haag invites members and friends to attend.
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Jesus
Theo. M. Haag
West End Gospel Tabernacle Sunday Services Schedule
Regular services on Sunday morning at 10 o'clock with bible lesson and Sunday school. Services at 2 pm and 7 30 pm. Evangelistic meetings. Thursday and Saturday nights at 7 30 pm. Walter Jost is pastor. Everyone welcome.
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Walter Jost
Baptist Church Sunday Schedule and Pastor
The Baptist Church lists Sunday school each Sunday at 9 30 a m preaching on the 2nd and 4th Sundays at 10 30 a m and 8 00 Training services at 10 30 a m on the 1st and 3rd Sundays and 7 p m on the 2nd and 4th Sundays Prayer services are Wednesdays at 7 30 p m F E Kirchner is the pastor.
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F. E. Kirchner
Extension Work Increases Tree Planting In State
Farm families cooperating with the Extension Service of A and M College in 1940 planted nearly twice as many trees as in 1939. Sadie Hatfield reports 53 677 trees in 1939 rising to 223 985 in 1940 for windbreaks shade and home backgrounds. The report notes a 25 percent rise in lawns sodded with 3 151 in 1940 versus 2 436. Native shrubs grew from 34 829 to 40 916 an 18 percent gain. Nursery shrubs reached 50 636 and 1 102 outdoor living rooms along with 2 368 pieces of recreational equipment were added.
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A. and M. College
Sadie Hatfield
Church Services and Programs Announced by Pastor
The church schedules Sunday classes for all ages at 9 45 a m led by Emil Hahn General Superintendent Morning Worship at 1045 a m with The Christian Lifesaver sermon topic Evening Worship at 730 p m with Dr Harold G Cooke preaching Young People meet at 700 p m for a Round Table Discussion All services aim to bring life hope and inspiration Everyone is invited Pastor Ivan O Donaldson announces the program.
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Emil Hahn
Harold G. Cooke
Ivan O. Donaldson
Holy Ghost Church to Install Officers During Service
On the third Sunday after Epiphany the Holy Ghost Church holds 9:30 a.m. Sunday School and Bible class and 10:30 a.m. Divine services. The service includes installation of elected officers. Pastor O. Lindenberg presides.
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O. Lindenberg
Edison St Meth Church Sunday Services Notice
Edison Street Meth Church announces Sunday school at 9 45 a m led by Supt A W Holly. Worship service at 11 45 a m and joint evening service with Young People at First Methodist. Rev Dr Harold G Cooke to preach both morning and evening. Pastor O F Kattner invites all to attend.
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W. Holly
First Methodist Church
Harold G. Cooke
Albert Lusheran Church Service Schedule
Sunday services at 10 30 a m regular service 1 30 p m Sunday School and 6 30 p m Luther League meeting led by Pastor Paul Leonhard.
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Albert Lusheran
Paul Leonhard
Doss and Cherry Spring Lutheran Churches Schedule
Doss and Cherry Spring Lutheran Churches invite members to choir practice Friday January 24 at 8 p m and sermon Sunday January 26 at 10 45 a m led by Pastor J M Bergner as announced.
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Doss
Cherry Spring Lutheran Churches
J. M. Bergner
Harper Lutheran Church Schedule and Welcome
Harper Lutheran Church announces Sunday School on the first and third Sundays at 10:00 a.m. English services on the first Sunday at 11:00 a.m. and the fourth Sunday at 7:36 p.m. German service on the third Sunday at 11:00 a.m. Luther League meets on the second Sunday, Women’s Missionary Society on the third Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. Pastor Walter C. Probst invites all.
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Luther League
Women's Missionary Society
Walter C. Probst
Mrs. White Returns Home From Long Beach Visit
Mrs. John White spent several weeks with her son T. R. Eddy in Long Beach California and arrived home during the past week.
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John White
T. R. Eddy
Long Beach
California
Borchers Elected President of Fredericksburg Volunteer Firemen
Henry Borchers, a Central Power and Light Company employee and longtime Fredericksburg volunteer, was named president of the Fredericksburg Volunteer Fire Department succeeding Hayden Osbourn. New officers include Ernst Lochte as fire chief Louis Dolezal secretary and Werner Knopp treasurer, all re-elected. Lochte reappointed Eric Juenke as Assistant Chief. Juenke also serves as City Fire Marshal per City Commission appointment.
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Henry Borchers
Central Power & Light Company
Frederiksburg Volunteer Fire Department
Hayden Osbourn
Ernst Lochte
Louis Dolezal
Werner Knopp
Lochte
Eric Juenke
Juenke
Cub Scouts to Receive Charter at Tuesday Meeting
The Cub Scouts will be presented their charter at a meeting in St Joseph's Hall on Tuesday night January 28. James Shaw, Cub Leader, says Vincent Hobbs will present the charter and the group will perform stunts as part of the program.
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St Joseph's Hall
James Shaw
Vincent Hobbs
Three Children Born in Gillespie County This Week
Three children arrived in Gillespie County parents week ending January 20. A girl blessed Mr. and Mrs Victor Moellering January 19, a girl born to Mr. and Mrs Hy Stehling January 20, and a boy born to Mr. and Mrs Thomas Immel January 19. An earlier report misstated a boy as born to Mr. and Mrs Ottfried Scott. the correct entry is a girl.
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Gillespie County
Victor Moellering
Hy Stehling
Thomas Imme
the Standard
Ottfried Scott
Dorothy Wightman Wins National Indoor Junior Title
The 17 year old Dorothy Wightman captured the national indoor junior tennis singles championship in Boston, following in her mother’s footsteps who held over thirty titles and donated the Wightman Cup given annually to the top British or American team.
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Dorothy Wightman
Boston
Garments Dry Cleaned at Steeling’s Offer Precise Service
If your garments have just been dry cleaned and pressed at Steeling's there'll be an air of confidence and pride in your make up that is convincing. Send your garments to our shop for exacting work and attention, our service will delight you.
Farmall Tractors and Implements for Sale in Fredericksburg
Used Farmall tractors and farm implements advertised for quick sale. Receiver to drop orders at the Fredericksburg Pub Co. Inc and Hill Country Implement Co with a three day service claim.
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Ericksburg Pub, Co., Inc
Hill Country Implement Co
County water tank being removed
A Harper citizen group and volunteers from the newly formed Harper fire department began removing the large water tank that served as the county courthouse reservoir. They plan to relocate the tank to Harper for fire protection.
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Harper
Volunteed Fire Department
Court House
Harper Group
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Alfered
W. Mueller
Westinghouse Meeting
Bethany Lutheran
West End Gospel Tabernacle
Holy Ghost Church
Edison ST. Meth
O. F. Kattner, Pastor
Aarper
Chuach
P. m
Sterling Bros
Borchers
CUB Scouts
Norman Bros
YVY
Crisco
SNC
Marr
Salmons, Peter
Pan
PEAS
Tbs
Stehling Bros
Clothiers
Hatters
Garden Run
Dow
LANGE
Nebgen
Yarborough
Yarborough Bros
Texas
Temple
White
Red
Juenke & Schoenewolf
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