It Happened This Week Highlights and Domestic Politics
A roundup notes the Neutrality bill facing House and Senate battles amid fears of dragging the U S into war. WPA relief changes propose a three member board and wage differentials for dependents. Tax safeguards, penalties on corporate profits, and a Kansas penitentiary riot are also mentioned. A glider flight sets an over water record on Lake Michigan. King George VI and Queen Elizabeth depart the United States after a four day visit and mingled with President Roosevelt. A jailer’s wife helps prevent a Texas jail escape. A math joke closes the column.
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House
Col. Harrington
Relief Agency
WPA
Thore
U. S
Roosevelt
George VI
Elizabeth
Canada
England
Texas
Gene Eagle
Rockwall
Funeral Rites for Alfred Ottmers Held at Schaetter
Funeral services were held for Alfred P. Ottmers a North Grape Creek farmer and stockman born September 12 1878 in Cave Creek After services at Schaetter Funeral Home interment followed at Cave Creek Cemetery Rev W C Poehlmann led the ceremony Family and friends noted his longtime service as Cave Creek Choir director and songs were offered by Echo Choir and intimate friends He died June 7 after a long illness leaving a widow Mary Qifers four daughters Cora Ida Paula and Nora a son Victor a sister and brother and several relatives Also noted were services for Emilie Burrer nee Imhoff at Kerrville with survivors including husband Charles Burrer two daughters and three sons among others.
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Alfred P. Ottmers
North Grape Creek
Schaetter
Cave Creek
W. C. Poehlmann
Ottmers
Echo Choir
August Ottmers
Mary Qifers
Blanco County
Grape Creek
Elenora
Rubin Franz
Cora
Ida
Paula Ottmers
Victor
W. R. Hansen
Albert Ottmers
Frank Stueler
Kerrville
Emilie Burrer
Imhoff
Gillespie County
Charles Burrer
R. C. Glenn
Elenora Rauch
Edwin
Damon
Milton
Sulphur Springs
Chas. Kneese
Baking soda in syrup prevents crystallization
A pinch of baking soda added to boiled syrup stops crystallization, helping maintain smooth texture. The tip notes the chemical action improves sugar solution stability during cooking.
Bandera Rejects Incorporation in Election
Bandera Texas voters oppose incorporation by a near three to one margin in a city election this week while the water works system is placed under the water control board. A stray joke and a classroom quip follow the civic items.
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Bandera
Tex
The
Water Control Board
Church Notices at Crapapple Lutheran Church
Sunday school and bible class at 9 30 a m German services at 10 50 a m cordial welcome to all to work and worship W C Poehlmann pastor
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W. C. Poehlmann
Bethany Lutheran Twin Services Mark Ananias and Sapphira
English service at 8 a m and German service at 10 30 a m on Acts 5 1 11. The theme centers on the sad tale of Ananias and Sapphira. Pastor Theo M Haag invites members and friends to attend.
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Ananias
Sapphira
Theo. M. Haag
Holy Ghost Church Summer School and Services
The Holy Ghost Church invites participation in the German Summer School starting Monday June 19 at 8:30 a.m. All are welcome. Pastor O Lindenberg leads the 9 a.m. Bible class and 19 a.m. Divine services on the 29nd Sunday after Trinity along with Sunday school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. Lindenberg
Zion Luth Church Service Note
Zion Lutheran Church invites all to Divine Service on the second Sunday after Trinity at 10 30 a m F A Bracher pastor issues cordial welcome to worshipers.
Edison St. M. E. Church service schedule and youth program
At Edison Street M E Church Breihan ministers led morning and night services with Sunday School at 9 45 a m Epworth League at 7 30 p m and Night Worship at 8 00 p m Henry Holly to deliver the morning message and Rev Burton in charge of the night session The Bible School continues next week with an active teacher corps and a strong youth group The Baptist W M A met June 14 with Bible study and prayers noting God over all and redemption and blessings from Abraham to Solomon prayers followed by hymn Ready and closing prayer
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B. E. Breihan
Epworth League
Henry Holly
Burton
Adam
Eve
Abraham
Solomon
Loita
Heinen
Foreman Told Trench Collapse Foundry Rescue Ongoing
Workers drill through debris to reach the foreman as rescue teams continue digging to locate him after a trench collapse at the foundry. The situation prompts ongoing efforts and safety checks at the site.
Fourth Home Demonstration Club Rally List of Winners
Ribbons awarded to Little Girls in various age groups for play suits cotton dresses slips and other garments at the Fourth Home Demonstration Club Rally. Names include Dawn Laurence Willow City Isabell Grona Morris Ranch Genevieve Arhelger Palo Alto and many others with winners in dresses gowns and housewear categories.
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Dawn Laurence
Willow City
Isabell Grona
Morris Ranch
Genevieve Arhelger
Palo Alto
Rose Mary Kunz
Knopp
Verdell Ernst
Dorris Spaeth
Doss
Frances Sweatman
Geraldine Horlen
Anna Marie Dittmar
Lila Faye Horlen
Clara Weinheimer
Stonewall
Johanna Weinheimer
Evelyn Baethge
Mariette Wedekind
Harper
Little Boys
Jim Smith
Temple Klett
Billie Baethge
Edgar Treibs
Albert Sieckman
W. J. Goodson
Harvey Stevens
Klein Branch
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Europe
America
Britain
France
Senate
Kansas State Penitentiary
Johnny
Alfred PR. Otemers
Mrs. Emilie Burrer
Teacher
Heyton
Bethany Lutheran
Holy Ghost Church
F. A. Bracher
Edison ST
M. E. Church
Fouth Hom
Matt Stevens
Robert Klett
Louise Kramer
H. J. Robinson
Tto Dittmar
Henry Mohr
Oliver Rabke
Alfred Wendel
Alfred Baethge
Seth Rode
Esther Barsch
Louis Stevens
Otto Dittmar
Douglas Duderstadt
Paul Sauer
Celeta
Cecilia Kunz
Sknopp
Cora Durst
Cherry Mountain
N. H. Greathouse
Willow
Albert Wendel
Doss. Suits
Rheinhold Beyer
Mart Stevens
H. L. Stevens Klein
Rity
Beckmann Funeral Home
Austin Mutual Life Insurance
Austin, Texas
Bartlett
Cedar Pa Dawson Decker Fred's
Fred
Georgetown
Giddings Gonzales
Houston Houston Hutto
Lockhart
H. H. Swearingen
W. B
Manor Manor Marshall Minerva Moody Pflugerville
Rogers
San Antonio
San Marcos
San Marcos Sterl
City Taylor Taylor Thorndale
Austin Mutual
Koch
Max Braeutigam
Fredericksburg
Austin Mutual Life Insurance Company
Littlefield Bldg
Austin
Secu
Lifeguard
J. W. Rothmann & Sons Livestock Commission
Fredericksburg Publishing Company, Iie
City Radio & Electric Co
Goodyear
Goodflyear
Goodyear Service Store
E. Main
Norman Bros
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