Rededication to Our Heritage 175th Independence Anniversary
Philadelphia launches a July Fourth observance marking the 175th anniversary of Independence with events from July 1 to 4. The drive aims to renew devotion to liberty, democracy, and faith against totalitarian threats, led by the American Heritage Foundation and Advertising Council under the banner Now Freedom Needs You.
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Philadelphia
United States
Independence Hall
United States of America
American Heritage Foundation
Advertising Council
American Business
Fourth of July Services Set At Zion Lutheran
The Rev. F. A. Bracher of Zion Lutheran Fredericksburg pledges support to a nationwide Freedom under God observance. Zion will host services on Sunday July 1 at 10 30 am to mark the 175th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with bells ringing at noon and sermons on the theme. Arthur Jordan of Buda Texas visited relatives in Fredericksburg.
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F. A. Bracher
Zion Lutheran Church of
Fredericksburg
Herbert Hoover
Douglas MacArthur
Bracher
Zion Lutheran Church
America
Arthur Jordan
Buda
Texas
Otto Jordan
Cars Damaged In Crash At Traffic Light
Three cars were damaged and two persons slightly injured in a collision at Main and Adams Streets at 6 p m Injured were Mrs Edwin Hopf of Fredericksburg and Mrs James Fox of San Angelo who were treated and released at local hospitals Policeman Albert Mauldin gave the account indicating Fox was following too closely and rammed into Cane’s 1949 Ford which hit Hopf’s 1949 Buick The accident led to charges of reckless driving against Fox.
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Main
Adams Streets
Sturday
Edwin Hopf
Fredericksburg
James Fox
San Angelo
Albert Mauldin
Hopf
James T. Cane
Laferia
Paul Wallendorf Named Manager of Schnelle's Shoes
Paul Wallendorf named manager of Schnelle's Shoe Store opening Saturday in the Petmecky Building. He comes from Kendall-Hodges with extensive shoe sales experience and will manage the Fredericksburg store while operating the Yorktown location. Schnelle, son of Alfred Schnelle, is a 1936 Fredericksburg High School graduate who served in World War II and previously ran a Comfort variety store.
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Paul Wallendorf
Schnelle
Petmecky
Carlton Schnelle
Wallendorf
Kendall-Hodges
Yorktown
Fredericksburg
County Court Aimed at Faster, Cheaper Trials Across Counties
County judges favor creating a Gillespie County Court to speed civil cases and reduce costs. District Judge Thomas Ferguson endorses the plan, noting quicker dispositions and minimal need for court reporters. All officials remain on salary with no extra pay for county court duties.
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Thomas Ferguson
Gillespie
Annual C of C Meet Adds New Directors
The Cham ber of Commerce plans a brief meeting to elect four new directors for three year terms. Membership Chairman Alex Frantzen will introduce many new members. A meal at $1.50 per ticket will follow. reservations due by Thursday at the Chamber office.
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Chamber of Commerce
Alex Frantzen
Meurer
Vicar Wendel Begins Youth Work at Holy Ghost Church
Vicar Wendel, after training at Wartburg College and seminary, is assigned to Holy Ghost Church as youth worker. He will lead the Senior Bible Class, assist in preaching, and deliver his first sermon July 1 at 11 a.m. He and former Miss Florine Baethge, married June 15, will reside in the Max Eckert home apartment on East Creek Street.
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Wartburg College
Wartburg Seminary
Wendel
Lindenberg
Holy Ghost Church
Florine Baethge
Max Eckert
East Creek Street
Holy Ghost Lutheran Church
Kallenbergs Opens New Phase At Fredericksburg Pharmacy
Hugo Kallenberg began in Fredericksburg in 1907 as a pharmacist with Robert Striegler. The shop became Kallenberg’s Pharmacy in 1930, owned by Mrs. Schroeder since 1946, with two full time pharmacists and a staff handling cosmetics, jewelry, magazines, tobaccos, and a soda fountain. An open house invites the public to attend and register for attendance prizes.
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Hugo Kallenberg
Fredericksburg
Robert Striegler
Schmidt
East Main Street
Kurt Keidel
Keidel
Kallenberg
Schroeder
University of Texas School of Pharmacy
H. C. Wagner
Ernc Heimann
Kyle Pehl
Velma Barkier
Evelyn Danz
Helen Meurer
Frances Jenschke
Nora Henke
Miss Adah Peden Returns to Pioneer Memorial Library
Miss Adah Peden resumes activities at the Pioneer Memorial Library after visits to Premont and Corpus Christi.
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Adah Peden
Pioneer Memorial Library
Premont
Corpus Christi
Bethany Sunday School Picnic At Grobe's Grounds
Bethany Lutheran Church will hold its annual Sunday School and congregational picnic on Sunday July 1 at Grobe's Picnic Grounds. Morning services at 10 30 feature Daily Vacation Bible School pupils presenting Fields White for Harvest directed by Mrs G A Poehlmann. Lunch offers mutton and chicken barbecue with cake and candy for sale. Afternoon activities include a fish pond baseball for older children and fellowship for adults.
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Bethany Lutheran Church
Grobe’s
Daily Vacation Bible School
G. A. Poehlmann
Luther League
Youths Attend Pralinging School at Texas Lutheran College
From June 19 to 24 at Texas Lutheran College, youths from the vicinity joined the Leadership Training School. Attendees include Shirley Bernhard Emil Fried rich Theresa Lange Julia Alber thal Esther Schneider Oliver Rode Harold Strackbein and Harvey Elebracht. Betty Brown Janet Knopp Marilyn Hartmann Evelyn Walter Andrew Rode and Oliver Rode attended the Luther League Federation officers training on Monday and Tuesday. Miss Helen Louise Rode, TLC summer student, also attended. Rev J F Holm of Doss attended both schools.
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Texas Lutheran College
Shirley Bernhard
Emil Friedrich
Theresa Lange
Julia Alberthal
Esther Schneider
Oliver Rode
Harold Strackbein
Harvey Elebracht
Luther League Federation Officers’ Training School
Betty Brown
Janet Knopp
Marilyn Hartmann
Evelyn Walter
Andrew Rode
Helen Louise Rode
TLC
Rev
J. F. Holm of
Doss
July 10 Deadline For Highway Patrol Applicants
Homer Garri son Jr announces that applications for Texas Highway Patrolmen close July 10. Eligible Texas residents aged 21 to 35, with a height minimum of 5 feet 8 inches, may obtain blanks from district offices or write to W. J. Elliott in Austin. Successful applicants undergo character checks, field exams, and training at the Austin headquarters before posting statewide duties.
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Texas Highway Patrol
W. J. Elliott
Austin
Garrison
Gillespie Park Community Work Plan Contact
A notice invites residents to assist Gillespie Park by contacting Meurer or committee members for information on areas to be worked and tasks to be done. The message identifies the group responsible for organizing the effort and directs inquiries to specific members.
Hermann Sons July Meeting Moves to Monday Night
Fredericksburg Hermann Sons Lodge No. 41 and Mathilda Keidel Sister Lodge No. 18 shift July meeting from July 3 to Monday night July 2 due to July Fourth conflict. Board of directors ordered the change in a Monday night session. Members urged to attend as important matters will be discussed.
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Fredericksburg Hermann Sons Lodge
Mathilda Keidel
Board of Directors
Gonzales Names New Junior High Coach In First Move
Gonzales selects Gonzales as Junior High coach replacing Roy Langerhans who moves to assistant varsity under Marvin Jones. Shanklin, former district athlete, joins TLC's football leadership as co-captain with degree from Texas Lutheran College. Mrs. Henry L. Joseph and daughter Sharon Gail travel to Austin with Mrs. Ed Stein for events and meetings related to the district mission federation.
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Henry L. Joseph
Sharon Gail
Ed Stein
Austin
Buddy Jungmichels
Joseph
Texas District Women's Missionary Federation
St. Martin's Lutheran Church
Subscri to the Standard newspaper note
A brief line invites readers to subscribe to the Standard newspaper with a simple call to action and subscription mention.
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SS Aean
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Knapp & Metzger
del Monte
Zion Lutheran
Lions Clubs
Harold P. Nutter
Camden
New Jersey
International Association of Lions Clubs
Atlantic City
H. C. Perry Jr
Carrizo Springs
Fredericksburg Publishing Co
Schnelle’s Shoes
George Riley
San Antonio
Mexico City
Bethany
Pralining School
Gillespie Park
Hermann Sons
Gammenthaler
Gillespie County Fair Association and
Louis Jordan
American Legion
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