Lutheran Convention in Fredericksburg Texas 1923
Circular outlines summer Luther League gathering in Fredericksburg July 20 to 22. Delegates urged to report names. schedule includes worships, talks by Rev. Bracher, Rev. Sagebiel, and Prof. Weeber. events feature train connections, Enchanted Rock trip, barbecue, and a public school social and auditorium program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Bracher
Paul Stricker
Luther Leaguer and
Lutheran Missions
E. A. Sagebiel
The
Luther Leaguer and Education
C. Weeber
Enchanted Rock
Bear Mountain
Train Schedules for Delegates to Conventions
Luther League delegates travel July 19 to July 23 with departures from Fredericksburg at 9 00 a m and 11 30 a m returning 1 30 and 5 00 p m Freight trains will run to Fredericksburg Junction and back with specified arrival times Special through passenger coaches will be provided on days movement justifies The Catholic Staatsverband plans July 24 to July 27 with similar Fredericksburg to Junction travel times and a through schedule designed to remove delays
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther League
Fredericksburg
Catholic Staatsverband
Fredericksburg Junction
Wedding of Miss Ella Behrens and John Koch
Miss Ella Behrens daughter of Aug Behrens wed John Koch Tuesday at 3 PM with Rev A Koerner officiating Thekla Herbert and Emil Koch served as attendants Guests later joined a wedding dinner at the bride’s home The groom is the son of Mrs Philip Koch The couple will reside near Harper
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Behrens
Aug. Behrens
John Koch
A. Koerner
Ing
Thekla Herbert
Emil Koch
Philip Koch
Harper
Death of Mrs Caroline Ebers Pioneer Citizen
Mrs Caroline Ebers nee Marquardt died at her Bankersmith home on Friday. Her husband Mr Ebers had died in 1884. She was buried Sunday morning in Bankersmith Cemetery with Rev G H Houly officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline Ebers
Marquardt
Bankersmith
Ebers
G. H. Houly
Closing Services and Travel Suggestions at Zion Luther League
8 15 p m Closing Services. Suggestions Quarters will be provided for all delegates and for as many visitors as possible. It is difficult to climb the Enchanted Rock in ordinary shoes so if convenient bring your tennis shoes. Sincerely yours Zion s Luther League. Mr H P Gartrell of Mason was in Fredericksburg Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Neffendorf
Luther League
Fredericksburg
Zion’s
Border Trip for Ball Club
Next Saturday and Sunday our Giants travel to Del Rio to face the Cowboys in a three game series. The team expects a hard battle in each game but is confident of at least two wins. Anyone wishing to join the trip should contact the manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giants
del Rio
Wm. Wagner Dies After Brief Illness
Wm. Wagner departed this life on Saturday July 7 at his home after a brief illness and was buried the next day in the local cemetery. Rev. G H Holly conducted the service. A large following attended. He came to the county from Austria 15 years ago and had been in business since 1920. He is survived by his widow and two children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Wagner
Rev. G. H. Holly
Austria
Fredericksburg
Willard Knocked Out By Firpo In Eighth Round
A large crowd gathered at L. Kott & Co. for the Firpo Willard fight in New York. Due to high static electricity few rounds were clear from the bouts but radio reports finally stated that Willard was knocked out in the eighth round.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Kott & Co
Firpo—Willard
New York
Willard
School Auxiliary Plans Thanksgiving Bazaar and Homecoming Fun
The Public School Auxiliary met in regular session on Friday July 6 in the High School building. They decided against a county fair bazaar but will stage a Thanksgiving bazaar and entertainment to likely fund electric fans for the auditorium. Friday play nights will run 8 to 10 pm on the courthouse lawn with Supt. C W Feuge leading the committee. Mrs Minna Dunn of San Antonio visits her parents Mr and Mrs Chas Enderlin Sr. The Needlecraft group held its regular Thursday program at Mrs Wm Habenicht.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Feuge
Court House
Minna Dunn
San Antonio
Chas. Enderlin Sr
Obituary: G W Crenwelge laid to rest in Fredericksburg
Mr G W Crenwelge born November 16 1829 married Sophie Campe March 16 1862. Survived by widow six children eighteen grandchildren two great grandchildren a brother and sister. Remains laid to rest Friday at the Kolmeier home with Rev F A Stracher officiating. May he rest in peace. Miss Reba Smith returned to Llano after a pleasant visit in Fredericksburg and Morris Ranch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Crenwelge
Fredericksburg
Sophie Campe
Wm. Crenwelge
Ad. Crenwelge
Mary
W. L. Lurber
Comfort
Lina
Peter Ahrens
Llano
Dorothea
Otto Kolmeier
Sophie
Peter Crenwelge
Elizabeth Strackbein
Cherry Springs
Zion’s Church
F. A. Sracher
Reba Smith
Morris Ranch
Big Five Bowling Team Re organized
The Big Five Bowling team re organized with captain Aug Meinseher and players Kurt Wahr mund Ad Mergenthaler O Na vel Fritz Mosel and E Juenke with Meinseher inviting any match team in or outside counties. The Big Fives are confident and not easily beaten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aug. Meinseher
Kurt Wahrmund
Ad. Mergenthaler
O. Navel
Fritz Mosel
E. Juenke
Meinseher
Wedding Bells at Holy Ghost Church for Langehennig and Filter
Fredericksburg weekly brides list includes the marriage of Miss F nn Langehennig to Hy A Filter at Holy Ghost Church Tuesday morning with attendants Miss Bessie Alberthal Otto Prochnau Alma Feller Willie Filter. Rev A Koerner presided and a reception followed at the bride’s parents home, Mr and Mrs Wm Langehennig. The groom is son of Mrs Hy Filter. A second local wedding, Miss Viola Crenwelge and Mr Eugene Evers, occurred Wednesday at Holy Ghost Parish with Rev A Koerner. they left for California for their new home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viola Crenwelge
Eugene Evers
A. Koerner
Holy Ghost Church
Cafornia
Highway Meet Post poned to August seventeenth eighteenth
The Executive Committee of the Puget Sound to Gulf Highway Ass'n changes the annual convention to August 17 and 18. Glacier to Gulf Ass'n Southwest Trail Ass'n and Panhandle to Gulf Ass'n invited. All officers agree to the new date after Attorney General halted the Amendment vote making prior dates undesirable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Puget Sound
Attorney Generals
Street Fight Leaves Two Mexicans Severely Injured
A Saturday morning brawl on lower Main street left Felix Altman severely wounded and Francisco Morin with half a breast cut away. Dozens of Mexican bystanders fought. authorities found both men unable to answer questions. The exact cause remains unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mainstreet
Felix Altman
Francisco Morin
Retail Merchants Association Holds Enthusiastic Meeting
A lively meeting of Fredericksburg's Retail Merchants Association was led by President Max C. Stehling. Plans for growth included an immediate membership drive run by Joe Stein Emil Juenke and Jno W Metzger Jr. The group pledges daily effort to boost trade and crack down on crooks, inviting all local businessmen to join. Visitors Rev and Mrs Helmuth Gold and Miss Ida Gold are visiting Mr and Mrs Edward Gold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max C. Stehling
Joe Stein
Emil Juenke
Jno. W. Metzger Jr
Fredericksburg
Helmuth Gold
Ida Gold
Garden City
Kansas
Margaret Knake
Montecello
Iowa
Edward Gold
Mason and Fredericksburg Meet Reorganization of Chamber of Commerce
A large Loyal Valley gathering of about 300 farmers and stockmen attended a Mason Commercial Club reorganization meeting called by the Mason Commercial Chair. Wm Marshall was elected pro tem chairman as speakers from Mason and Fredericksburg urged the benefits of a stronger local chamber to coordinate farmers, with plans for precincts and a paid secretary on a budgeted model.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Invitation Valley
Loyal Mason
Chamber of Commerce
FE. BR. Senor
R. L. Kott
H. A. Riess
Alb. Koennecke
H. Krauskopf
Max Stehlinge
Max Schoenewolf
R. B. Moore
Loyal Valley
Mason
Mason Commercial Club
Hy. Keller
Wm. Marshhall
Mason Co
R. Senor
H A Ries
Fredericksours Chamber of Commerce
John Banks
Akers Boaslon
Fredericksburg
Wesley Ep League July 15 1923 Program Overview
Wesley Ep League meets July 15 1923 at 3 00 PM led by Mrs E W Bode with Mrs Erwill Lang and Mrs Lang as topie speakers. Scriptural reading from Matthew 31 46, songs Nos 175 and 39, and a talk on the increasing need of social service in the mission field by Rev Gammenthaler. Activities include social service discussion and town and community service led by E W Bode, with benediction to close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Bode
Erwill Lang
Matt
Pearl Lars
E. A. Lang
Social visit spans Kerrville river outing in late week
Misses Rosale and ert of Bastrop visited Herbert of this city with Eda Klein and Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Junk. Miss Myrtle Jung of Petersburg, W. B. Grona of Kerrville, Misses Lillie and Biste Peters of Fort Worth joined a kodakir picnic along the Guadalupe River at Kerrville last Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosale
Ert of
Bastrop
Herbert
Eda Klein
Chiliticais
Alonzo Junk
Myrtle Jung
Petersburg
W. B. Grona
Kerrville
Lillie and
Biste Peters
Worth
Guadalupe River
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Lutheran Convention
Texas
Devine
Koch — Behrens
H. P. Gartrell
Felix W. Maier
Ball
Firpo — Willard
Needlecraft
Wm. Habenicht
Big Five
Mason and Fredericksburg
Wesley Ep. League
Alfred P. C. Petsch
the Loan & Abstract CO
R.G. Striegler
A. P. C. Petsch
Hugo A. Walter
Walters
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