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Newspaper

Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1941

Page

2

Honor Roll for St. Mary's School Announced

The mid term honor roll at St. Mary's School is published listing seniors down to first grade. Criteria include a 90 average overall and 95 in department with many students named across grades from first to seventh.

St. Mary’s School Josephine Danz Cordelia Dirks Katherine Kaiser Constance Kleck Cecilia Kunz Celeta Kunz Dorothy Saenger Anna Frances Stehling Lawrence Stehling Evelyn Becker Irene Bernhard Josephine Hagel Maxine Jordan Carl Meurer Catherine Stehling Sylvia Wallendorf Florine Zenner John Dooley Frances Ernst Rosalind Kleck Lottie Molberg Anita Petri Frances Rosenbach Evelyn Schneider Jessie Schneider Annie Mae Stehling Patrick Dooley Pauline Langehennig Rita Lang Nora Meurer Maxine Peter Anna Petsch Beatrice Stehling Clyde St. Clair Bernice Weinheimer Esther Weinheimer Virginia Grona Kathryn Kleck Ferdinand Stehling Ida Mae Lang Frances Hohman Rosalie Kunz James Heiman Earl Alberthal Francis Blum Bernice Enderline Frances Enderlin Kathryn Mae Knopp Louise Molberg Henrietta Mosel Kathleen Petsch Elaine Stehling Allen Schlueter

Gillespie County Farmer Haas Eye Removed Friday

Prominent Gillespie County farmer Ad Schmidtzensky, who injured his right eye weeks ago while with cattle, had the eye removed by a local doctor last Friday. The attending physician reports he is resting better and his other eye, which had been affected, shows improved sight.

Ad. Schmidtzensky Gillespie County

Willkie Tours Bombed London Meeting Churchill

Wendell L. Willkie toured bombed London this week on a personal visit. He conferred with Prime Minister Winston Churchill, Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden and other British officials before planning a trip to Ireland and then returning home.

Wendell L. Willkie England Winston Churchill Anthony Eden Ireland

Ballinger couple visits Blanchard family at Fort Clark

Mr and Mrs H B Halfmann of Ballinger Texas visited with the Leo J Blanchard family at Fort Clark Texas during the past week.

H. B. Halfmann Ballinger, Texas Leo J. Blanchard Fort Clark Texas

Blackboard Refinishing Prompt Sparks Safety Concerns

A note suggests refinishing a child's blackboard using ordinary black paint that dries glossy and an additional coat of tarred paint to achieve a dead black finish. The instruction raises questions about fumes and child safety in indoor environments.

Best Tires Suggested For Your Drive In Needs

General Tires and Tubes are recommended for efficient service at the Frederickburg Drive In Station. Rubin Crenwelge, proprietor, notesProp 32tf as a guiding option for reliable tire and tube purchases.

Fredericksburg Drive-In Station Rubin Crenwelge

We Believe- Difference in aiding England debated

The article argues two paths to aid England before America enters the war. One pushes for Roosevelt's lend and lease approach concentrating power in the executive, the other favors extending credit to England while keeping America out. Readers are urged to deliberate calmly, defend convictions, and act for America.

England American United State Germany Roosevelt America Fish Wheeler Clarke Johnson

Debating U S and England Invasion of Germany

The commentary questions whether the United States and England can jointly invade and defeat Germany. It notes the immense logistical challenges of transporting troops and supplies across the Atlantic and suggests a ten year horizon, warning that even a successful victory could exhaust both nations. It urges careful study of the grave implications before forming conclusions.

House Foreign Affairs Committee Lindberg United States England Germany America

Final Rites for Father of Local Residents Held

Final rites were held Friday January 24 at 1 p m in St Marys Church for Henry Beck who died January 23 at 3 a m at his son Harrys home in Fredericksburg. Interment was in the family cemetery Blanco County. Beck a Fredericksburg resident aged 77 years 8 months 20 days leaves a large family including Harry Emelia Adalia Joe Weber Edmund Milton and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements were by Schaetter Funeral Home.

St. Mary’s Church Henry Beck Harry Fredricksburg B. Galle Blanco County Beck Fredericksburg Emelia John Riba Stonewall Adalia Eric Jacoby Albert Joe Weber Blanco Edmund Milton Beck San Antonio Frank Beck Mia Uecker Minnie Frita Kuebel Elisa Anna Albrecht Selma Texas Schaetter Funeral Home

Coop of C Meeting Seeks Sidewalks for Mail Delivery

The Co. of C. meeting with Paul Weber as host included an open forum where Postmaster Robert W. Klingelhoefer urged city residents to fund all weather sidewalks and proper drainage to qualify for carrier mail delivery. Dan Hoerster asked support for buying calves offered by 4 H Club boys at the Fat Stock Show.

Chamber of Commerce C. of C Paul Weber Theo Haag Bethany Lutheran Church Robert W. Klingelhoefer Klingelhoefer Post Office Department Dan Hoerster 4-H Club

Gillespians Reelect At Cooperative Stock Meeting

A stockholders meeting reports the cooperative network now spans about 3400 miles to serve over 6000 homes. President authorized funds to build 130 new miles, adding 400 customers in remote areas. Supt McWilliams selects G W Ross of Bryan as assistant to replace Carl Lowman, who resigns for a Corpus Christi post.

U.S Supt. McWilliams G. W. Ross Bryan Carl Lowman Corpus Christi

No Dictator Should Hold Power We Trust Congress

A passage urging prudent deliberation before lifting any executive control to a dictator. It asserts confidence in the American nation and Congress to protect the people, rejects dictatorship, and emphasizes senators and congressmen must maintain responsibility.

United States Congress

Church notice for Epiphany week with services and classes

The 4th Sunday after Epiphany lists Sunday school and Bible Class at 9 30 a m German service at 10 30 a m Luther League meeting at 7 p m A Sunday school teachers training course is set for February 7 at 7 30 p m The pastor W W Poehlmann extends a cordial welcome to all to work and worship with us

Luther League Ww. C. Poehlmann

Bethany Lutheran Sunday Services in English and German

Early English service at 8 30 a m and 9 30 a m with late German service at 10 45 a m. Text John 8 12 16 theme Jesus The Light of the World. Ladies Missionary Society meets next week Thursday at Mr Richard Ludwig home with Mrs Willie Bruns hosting. Brotherhood meeting of Fredericksburg Conference at Moscow Sunday afternoon. all members urged to attend. Theo M Haag pastor.

Jesus Ladies Missionary Society Richard Ludwig Willie Bruns Brotherhood Fredericksburg Moscow Theo. M. Haag

West End Gospel Tabernacle Schedule and Address

Regular services on Sunday morning at 10 o clock with Bible lesson and Sunday school. Services at 2 pm and at 7 30 pm. Evangelistic services Thursday and Saturday nights at 7 30 pm. Everybody welcome. Walter Jost, pastor.

Walter Jost

Baptist Church weekly schedule and church leader

Sunday school is held every Sunday at 9 30 a m with preaching on the 2nd and 4th Sundays at 10 30 a m and 8 06 p m Training services occur at 10 30 a m on the 1st and 3rd Sundays and 7 p m on the 2nd and 4th Sundays Prayer services run Wednesdays at 1 00 with M F E Kirchner as pastor

M. F. E. Kirchner

First Methodist Church Services and Sunday School

Church school at 9 45 for all ages led by General Superintendent Emil Hahn. Morning worship at 10 45 with the sermon Be hold a Miracle. Communion service. Evening service combined with Edison Street Methodist Church. Sermon Cross Eyed Religion by Rev Donaldson. Pastor Ivan O Donaldson extends a cordial welcome.

Emil Hahn Edison St. Methodist Church Donaldson Ivan O. Donaldson

Holy Ghost Church Sunday Services Lead Divine Schedule

On the fourth Sunday after Epiphany Holy Ghost Church offers 9 30 a m Sunday School and Bible class followed by 10 30 a m Divine services with Pastor O Lindenberg.

Holy Ghost Church

Albert Lusheran Church Service Schedule

The Albert Lusheran Church announces Sunday events on February 2 with Sunday school at 10 a.m. and regular services at 11 a.m. Pastor Paul Leonhard leads the church.

Albert Lusheran Paul Leonhard

Doss and Cherry Spring Lutheran Churches Activities

Cherry Spring holds Bible Class at 10 45 a m and sermon. Doss Luther League meeting postponed to the second Sunday of next month led by pastor J M Bergner.

Doss Cherry Spring Lutheran Churches Cherry Spring Luther League J. M. Bergner

Zion Lutheran announces Sunday services and meetings

Zion Lutheran Church invites worship at 10:30 a.m. on the 4th Sunday after Trinity with a 1:30 p.m. Bible class and Sunday school. An annual Ladies Aid meeting is at 3:00 p.m. The Brotherhood Federation meets at Mason at 2:00 p.m. Pastor Z A Bracher extends a cordial welcome to all.

Ladies Aid Brotherhood Federation Mason All Z. A. Bracher

HarpER Lut h church announces Sunday services

AARPER LUTH. CHURCH posts Sunday schedule with Sunday School on the 1st and 3rd Sundays at 10:00 a.m and English Services on the 1st Sunday.

Aarper Luth

Mrs A Mittendorf's Mother Dies in Belton Crash

Mrs Alvin Johns of New Braunfels mother of Mrs Alex Mittendorf of this city died from injuries after a car crash near Belton on Saturday noon. Her husband was injured and in Belton Hospital. Funeral services were held in New Braunfels on Tuesday at 3 p.m. Survived by daughter Mrs Jahns and another daughter Mrs Egon Engelke. Mrs Jahns was 60.

Alvin Johns New Braunfels Alex Mittendorf Belton Rosebud W. Webb Hills Texas Johns

Former Gillespie Citizen Laid to Rest at Roosevelt

Mrs. Maria Grosenbacher nee Leutbecher born in Birx Germany on May 18 1865 died January 22 in Junction at 74 8 4. Funeral held January 24 in Roosevelt family cemetery with survivors including four children Annis Richard Arnold Ida and Edwin C Ahrens of Roosevelt, a brother William Leutbecher and two sisters in law.

Maria Grosenbacher Leutbecher Germany Birx Karl Leutbecher Junction Roosevelt Texas United States Galveston Gillespie County John Grosenbacher Kimble County Annis Grosenbacher Richard Arnold Ida Edwin C. Ahrens William Leutbecher Aug. Grossnbacher William Bernhardt

Youth Rubin Prantz dies at 17 in Gillespie County

Rubin Prantzen born November 13 1923 in Gillespie County died at age 17 years 2 months and 8 days Funeral services were held Tuesday January 28 at Schaetter's Funeral Home and St Mary's Church with Rev B Galls officiating Burial followed in the Catholic Cemetery He is survived by his parents a brother Rudy and two sisters Olivia and Ada Mae

Gillespie County Schaetter

Four Gillespie County Residents Undergo Hospital Operations

Four Gillespie County citizens underwent surgeries at the local hospital in the past week. Three had appendectomies on January 23rd to 27th, including Mrs. Eddie Klinksick, Otto Weigand, and Mil dred Henke. The fourth patient was Mrs. Otto Ketron, operated on January 29th.

Gillespie County Eddie Klinksick Otto Weigand Mildred Felix Henke Otto Ketron

Church service and meeting schedule announced

Times listed for German Service Luther League and Women's Missionary Society plus a 7th Sunday 11:00 a.m. service. Pastor Walter C. Probst invites all to attend and join these gatherings.

Luther League Women’s Missionary Society Walter C. Probst

Contested Lend-Lease Bill Sparks War-Wind Debate

Chief of Staff warns Britain could win with American aid under the lend-lease plan while Morgenthau says Britain must act and the bill passes to avoid dollar shortages. Opponents like Wheeler Nye Lindbergh Johnson Hutchins argue risks and motives. British forces press into Italian Eritrea and Greeks chase Italians.

Britain Treasury Henry Morgenthau Wheeler Nye Senate Charles Lindberg America U. S Hugh Johnson Great Britain Johnson Hitler Africa Robert M. Hutchins University of Chicago Hutchins Italian Eritea

Emergency Feed Loans Continue for Small Borrowers

Emergency Feed Loans assist applicants with small cash needs who cannot secure funds from other sources. Borrowers for cash crops must offer a first lien on the financed crop or on livestock if loans cover feed costs, ensuring security for the loan.

Texas Holds Broad Share Of U S Oil And Gas Pipelines

Texas accounts for nearly a quarter of the United States total oil and gas pipeline mileage in a national overview. The figure highlights Texas prominence in midstream energy infrastructure.

Texas The United States

Fredericksburg Drive In St Ton Case Notes

Rubin Crenwelge contest in Prop 2 remains unresolved at Fredericksburg drive in. The item outlines next steps and key figures involved in the proceeding.

Fredericksburg Drive-in St.ton Rubin Crenwelge

For Sale 1350 Acre Ranch in Hayden Ranch Area

Real estate notice lists 1350 acre ranch with 80 acres in cultivation and improvements. Located in Spring Creek near Hayden Ranch, with details directed to reader J. Riley. Contact Tez mins for more information.

Hayden Spring Creek

Littell’s Liquid A Calcium Sulphurate Solution

A medical remedy advertises Littell’s Liquid A Calcium Sulphurate solution to relieve itching from minor skin irritations prickly heat and insect bites. It claims local relief for eczema with a 50 cent bottle price from Kallenberg’s Pharmacy.

Kallenberg’s Pharmagy

Also Mentioned on This Page

Marian Kuhlmann Rose Mae Kammilah Daniel Stehling Hans Enderlin Jack Knopp Denis Schlueter Henry Kleck Dorothy Besier Jancis Jenschke Theresa Lang Gladys Stehling Johnie Weinheimer Oleta Alberthal Carlie Franke Franklin Grobe Antoinette Kraus Agnes Molberg Dorothy Miller Willkie London Gillespians Bethany Lutheran West End Gospel Tabernacle First Methodist Church Divine Services O. Lindenberg A. Mittendorf Gillespie Rubin Prantzen E Geo.Greer Littell Adlerika C. B Ohio TODA Kallenberg Wm. Schroeder, Jr
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