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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1945
Page
10
The Gillespie County Old Teamsters plan their annual reunion in August with final details set at a July directors’ session. Alfred Klaerner will lead the barbecue and the Comfort Liedertafel will be invited to sing.
Henry C King aged 71 died Tuesday afternoon in Fredricksburg at 12 05 pm. He was born March 3 1874 in Henderson County Texas and moved to Fredericksburg in May 1935. Survived by wife Emnor Bell Dansby three sons Robert Henry John B King Hobbs New Mexico Samuel E King Torrance California seven grandchildren two brothers Harvey Oscar three sisters Edna Ed McDaniels Erna Mrs Hy Simsons Christina Mrs Neil Williams. Services held at Eckmann Funeral Home with local Masonic post. Final rites planned in Lovington New Mexico on Friday June 22 at 4 pm.
Jimmie Metzger was bitten on the leg by a poisonous snake while hiking on Thursday. First aid from Boy Scout companions helped prevent worse complications. he remained hospitalized this week. Also, Ah Kothe burned his face and hands from a carbide can explosion. Marion Baethge fractured an arm from a horse and Arno Kleinstein fractured a shoulder after being thrown from a steer on Friday.
Representatives of the Freder icsburg Federation Luther n Brotherhoods plan a Sunday gathering in Kerrville at 2 30 p m with delegates from across the area. Rev H A Anders of Texas Lutheran College will discuss the San Antonio Welfare Center and Ben F Siebel of the Grange will speak. The Zion's Lutheran Church of Orrville hosts and invites federation members to attend.
The Baptist Woman’s Missionary Society met at the church on Wednesday afternoon June 13 for a reg ut weekly gathering. A special program on Ministerial Relief featured a retiring minister and wife Mr and Mrs W H Worden and several family members. The program included hymns prayers devotions a pantomime and messages focused on faith and promise with Mrs Hubert Rech directing.
Gillespie County churches invite worshippers for Sunday services on June 24. Doss area hosts 9 45 a m Sunday school and Bible class 11 a m German services led by Pastor H Brunette. Twin Sisters group holds 3 00 p m services with daily Bible school for Sunday School students led by Pastor Paul Leonhard.
On the 4th Sunday after Trinity June 24 there is Sunday school at 9 45 a m and Divine Service at 11 a m The Summer Vacation Bible School begins Monday July 2 at 9 a m Pastor O Lindenberg leads the church activities
Zions Lutheran Church invites all to a 9:30 a.m. Sunday School and Bible Class, German language divine service at 11:00 a.m., Luther League at 8:30 p.m., and 8:45 a.m. Vacation Bible School daily. The Brotherhood Federation meets at Kerrville at 2:30 p.m. Pastor F. A. Bracher issues a cordial welcome.
Sunday school to begin at 2:00 pm followed by the installation of Pastor Paul Lee at 3:00 pm with G A Poehlmann serving as supply pastor.
Szethany Lutheran Church Kerrville posts a 9:45 a.m. English service and an 11:00 a.m. service led by Pastor W Probst. A 2:30 p.m. Sunday service is also noted with refresh ments. Church Council meets June 26 at 8:00 p.m. Luther League Social June 29 at Arthur Dietrich Home. group depart 7:30 p.m.
Emmanuel Gospel Church at 414 East College Street lists Sunday services at 10:15 Sunday School 11:20 Morning Worship 2:30 Regular Service and 8:30 Evening Worship. The Daily Vacation Bible School opens Monday June 25 at 9:00 a.m. Willow City note shows Saturday June 23 8:45 p.m. Evening Worship. Pastor Alvin Durst.
The church advertises Sunday services at 10 30 am Bible study and Sunday school 3 pm service and 8 30 pm regular service along with a Thursday 8 30 pm session all are welcome Pastor B E Bueche leads the church.
Sunday School at 10:00 a m with J L Watson as superintendent preaching at 11:00 a m. Evening service 8:00 p m the B T U meets at 7:00 p m with Mrs W H Taylor director prayer meeting Wednesday 8:00 p m W M S meets Wednesday 3:30 p m Sunbeam Band Wednesday 3:30 p m sponsor Mrs Varnell Bartholmae Brotherhood Tuesday after the fourth Sunday 8:00 p m W B Smith president Rev Thomas D Dunaway pastor.
On June 24 mass schedules include low masses with English sermons at 6:00 and 8:00 a.m. High Mass with German sermon at 10:00 a.m. Benediction follows. General Communion Day for men, St Joseph's Society attends at 8:00 a.m., Stonewall Mass at 10:00 a.m., Mexican Church Mass at 9:30 a.m., and Catholic Radio Hour at 5:00 p.m. F. X. Wolf pastor.
Kerrville Lutheran Mission of the Missouri Synod lists Henry C. Schroeder as pastor with residence at 229 Travis Street Kerrville Texas. English services are held Sundays at 10 45 a m and 10 a m at the place of worship located at 1523 Water Street. For further information write the pastor.
Shirley Willett Petri, two year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clemens Petri, died in a San Antonio hospital on June 14. Funeral services were held there on Friday, June 15, at 9:30 a.m. Very Rev. John Daly officiated. Survivors include the parents, two sisters Patricia Ann, and the paternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Albert Petri and the maternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Sowa of Stockdale.
Sincere thanks and appreciation to neighbors and friends for sympathy and assistance after the death and funeral of Gould Davis. Special thanks to Rev. Carl Critchett Dr. Victor Keidel Marble Falls Methodist Church Walnut Church and their songs pallbearers Beckmann Funeral Home those who opened the grave and floral tributes. Mr and Mrs Sidney Henke Mr and Mrs James Weatherford and Mr and Mrs Ewald Schaefer attended the dance in San Antonio by former Gillespie County residents at Beethoven Hall.
A celebration idea recommends a recipe file as a wedding gift and shares tips for making iced coffee. The guide advises double strength coffee, pre chilling, serving over ice, and rich cream to avoid dilution and keep flavor bold.
The Cherry Spring Luther League met at the Rode home to honor Pvt. David Rode on furlough. They opened with Blessed Assurance, had a devotion, and planned monthly letter writing to service members. A brief program followed the meeting with a social hour and refreshments after.
PAsteeth an alkaline powder improves denture grip so you can eat and talk with confidence. Sprinkle FASTEETH on plates for a cleaner tasteless feel and to reduce plate odor. Available at drug stores.
Alfred Klaerner, former Gill espie County sheriff, killed a five foot rattler with 15 rattles near his home five miles west of Fredericksburg. His dog was bitten first, and Klaerner used a rifle shot to finish the snake, hoping to save the dog.
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