Preservation Plea for Fredericksburg Church Sparks Letter
Samuel E Gideon writes from Fredericksburg Texas about saving the old St Marys Catholic Church He criticizes a March 16 article in the Austin American Statesman calling it careless and misleading and apologizes for editorial liberties. He urges respectful preservation efforts.
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Fredericksburg
Stannard
Texas
St. Mary's Catholic
Austin American Statesman
Samuel E. Gideon
Fire at Llano Causes Big Loss
A Sunday fire gutted the service station end of Llano grocer A. E. Crenwelge’s store causing about 3000 dollars in losses. Auto tires and supplies owned by B. B. Smith burned. water and smoke damaged the rest of the building and stock. Insurance covered part of Crenwelge’s loss. Smith had no policy on his auto supplies.
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A. E. Crenwelge
Llano Grocer
B. B. Smith
Crenwelge
Smith
Lutheran Confirmants Listed for Multiple Churches
A list of confirmants divided among Bethany Lutheran Church Zions Lutheran Church and Cave Creek Lutheran Church. Names include Hahne Klein Duecker Bauer Eckmann Beckmann Ottmers Oestreich Mueller Weirich Wahrmund Borchers Boos Heiman Hahne Mil ton. table shows twenty in Bethany class, nineteen in Zions class, ten in Cave Creek class with Rev. Haag Bracher Poehlmann presiding.
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Harold Pahl
Oris Lindig
Armand Lindig
Alton Tatsch
Henry Weiershausen
Chester Eckhardt
Victor Eckhardt
Kermit Eckhardt
Alton Eckhardt
Leo Itz
LeRoy Itz
Hugo Dietrich
Lester Marschall
Milton Scharnhorst
Rubin Barsch
Stanley Brehmer
F. A. Bracher
Zions Lutheran Church
Melvin Burrer
William Grienke
Hubert Foerster
Augus
T Hannemann
Cecil Klaerner
Theophil Koennecke
Levi Kunz
Wesley Priess
Erwin Weber
Irene Alberthal
Frances Danz
Victoria Danz
Charlotte Mae Foerster
Ellen Immel
Adeline Kortlang
Verdie Mae Kanz
Flora Lehne
Landlord Advises Open Air for Tenant Health
A brief exchange reveals a tenant told by the landlord to stay out in the open to maintain health, a curious, potentially concerning housing remark reflecting unusual guidance from a property owner.
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Gillespie Pride Calf Returns Home After Texas Show Circuit
Wesley Crenwelge’s prize winning calf Gillespie Pride is back home after a long Texas show run earning ribbons in major events. The calf placed fifth in light class at Sweetwater last Friday and will be fed to build strength for fall shows in the heavy class.
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Gillespie Pride
Wesley Crenwelge
Texas
Sweetwater
Wesley
Erwin Crenwelve
Lions Hear AAA and Gather at Gillespie County Court House
Day praised progress toward the shared goal of increasing farmer income and improved business for city merchants. He spoke to Gillespie County farmers at the courthouse after addressing the Lievis Club. Eldorado Lions urged Lion Hill’s district governorship in Lions District 2-A. A San Antonio Lions member attended. Immediate past president W. C. White led the meeting in President Klingelhoefer’s absence, and Benno Weiss was admitted to membership.
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Day
Lievis Club
Gillespie County
Eldorado Lions
Lion Hill
Lions District 2-A
San Antonio Lions Club
Lion
Robert W. Klingelhoefer
W. C. White
Benno Weiss
County Health Program Backers Rally for Restoration
Citizens in Gillespie County urged commissioners to reinstate the Health Service arguing its value to the community and promising continued county funding for the program. The meeting expressed broad support and optimism for success.
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Gillespie County
Yugoslavia Joins Axis as Balkan Tensions Rise
Yugoslavia signed with the Axis this week prompting violent anti German demonstrations across the Balkans. The treaty allows wartime material through Yugoslav territory while preventing troop moves. Russia pledges neutrality if Turkey is attacked and shifts to a friendlier stance.
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Labor Mediation Board
Clarence Dykstra
Selective Service
Yugoslavia
Balkan
Bulgaria
Hungary
Romania
Hitler
Balkans
Greece
Black Sea
Aegean Sea
Mediterranean
Turkey
Russia
Europe
Germany
Italy
Africa
British Isles
Reeder Loses Eye in Rocksprings Wood-Chopping Accident
Heinrich Reeder reported a wood chopping accident in Rocksprings where he was visiting his son Arthur. A chip flung into his eye caused the injury leading to the loss of his right eye and an operation on March 13 at a local hospital.
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Heinrich Reeder
Arthur
Reeder
No Tuberculin Cattle Found In Gillespie County
Tuberculin tests conducted with government inspectors and the Gillespie County Public Wealth Service show no tuberculosis cases among local cattle. Over 1,000 cows were tested in three weeks by two veterinarians with health nurse Ruth Kline reporting no positive results.
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Gillespie County Public Wealth Service
Ruth Kline
San Antonio Youth Dies From Gasoline Fumes
Curiosity led 15 year old Calvin Graff to inhale gasoline fumes from a city stairwell tank with a companion. After sniffing twice Graff collapsed in the street while the other youth believed he was fooling around. An inhalator squad spent thirty minutes attempting revival but failed.
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Calvin Graff
San Antonio
Graff
County School Census Ends Next Monday
The county wide school census will conclude Monday March 31. Albert Petermann of the County Judge's office urged parents with unenumerated children to contact the local enumerator to ensure inclusion. Willie Bruns reported 969 city children counted so far and asked remaining families to reach out to him or Edgar Marshall.
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Albert Petermann
Willie Bruns
Edgar Marschall
City Clean Up Week Planned With Volunteer Support
American Legion and auxiliary groups will contact businesses and residents while Boy Scout Troops No 2 and 3 assist in sections of the city. Three judges will review all four sections, with public announcement of winners forthcoming. City trucks will collect refuse on designated days.
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American Legion
the Legion Auxiliary
South Adams
West Main
Chamber of Commerce
St. Mary’s Auxiliary
Edward Krauskopf
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Ubi
Llano
Markweil
Frederickshure Publishing Co
Humble
Humble Oil & Refining Company
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Ranchman’s Supplies
Lochte Storage & Commission Company
Gillespie
Basse Express
Eckert
Cherokee
San Saba
Lometa
Lampasas
East Main Street
Maxwell House
Onydol
Othe
Prompt Delivery Service
America
Ford Motor Company
Ford
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