Old St Marys Church Preservation Letter
Fredericksburg resident Samuel Gideon writes to the Dear Sir column opposing editorial misrepresentation of his article on the old St Marys Catholic Church in Fredericksburg Texas He notes the March 16 piece in the Austin American Statesman carried a provocative headline and apologizes for editors actions while urging respectful coverage.
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Fredericksburg
Texas
St. Mary's Catholic
Austin American Statesman
Samuel &. Gideon
Pire at Llano Causes Big Loss
Llano grocer A. E. Crenwelge suffered a $3,000 loss to his business property and grocery stock when a Sunday fire of undetermined origin gutted the service station at one end of his store. Auto tires and supplies owned by B. B. Smith burned. water and smoke damaged the rest. Smith had no insurance on his auto supplies.
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A. E. Crenwelge
Llano
B. B. Smith
Crenwelge
Smith
Markwell Stants Machine Staples Up To 60 Sheets
Frederickshure Publishing Co advertises a Markwell stants machine capable of stapling or pinging stacks up to 60 sheets, highlighting efficiency for office work and bulk document prep.
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Markwell
Frederickshure Publishing Co
Confirmants listed for three Lutheran churches in Bethany area
A long list details confirmants and examiners across Bethany Lutheran Church with Rev Theo Haag, Zions Lutheran Church with Rev F A Bracher, and Cave Creek Lutheran Church with Rev W C Poehlmann. Names include Hahne Klein Duecker Bauer Beckmann and many others across groups.
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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 Scharnheerst
Rubin Barsch
Stanley Brehmer
F. A. Bracher
Zions Lutheran Church
Melvin Burrer
William Grienke
Hubert Foerster
August 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 Kunz
Flora Lehne
Vera
Open air advised for tenant by landlord
A tenant says the landlord advised staying outdoors to preserve health. The exchange implies housing advice linked to wellbeing rather than medical guidance from a doctor.
Not a waiter but a reader of your request
A brief exchange questions a person’s role and comments on appearance and family, with polite acknowledgment but no additional factual content.
Gillespie Pride Calf Returns Home After Texas Shows
Wesley Crenwelge plans to feed and prepare Gillespie Pride for fall fat stock shows after a tour that spanned Texas. The winning calf earned ribbons in major fairs, with a fifth place finish in the light class at Sweetwater last Friday. The calf will be built up for the heavy class in the autumn showcases.
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Gillespie Pride
Wesley Crenwelge
Texas
Sweetwater
Wesley
Erwin Crenwelge
Lions Hear AAA Address and Local Lions Meeting
Day spoke at the Lievis Club then addressed Gillespie County farmers at the courthouse. Eldorado Lions backed Lion Hill for Lions District 2 A governor. A San Antonio Lions Club member attended. W C White led the meeting in the absence of President Klingelhoefer. 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
Health program restoration urged at Gillespie County meeting
The meeting voiced strong belief that the County Health Service is valuable and urged the court to rescind its action. Speakers highlighted county funds spent for the common good and pledged enthusiastic support for restoring the health program, viewing it as a wise investment and likely to succeed.
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Gillespie County
Yugoslavia Signs With Axis and Balkans Turmoil
Yugoslavia signed with the Axis powers this week triggering violent anti German demonstrations in the Balkans. The pact allows transit of war materials and wounded through Yugoslavia while denying cross border troop moves. Russia pledged neutrality if Turkey is attacked and increased forces opposite Germany.
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Yugoslavia
Balkan
Bulgaria
Hungary
Romania
Hitler
Balkans
Greece
Black Sea
Aegean Sea
Mediterranean
Turkey
Russia
Europe
Germany
Italy
Africa
British Isles
Roeder Loses Eye in Rocksprings Wood-Chip Accident
Heinrich Roeder reports he lost his right eye after a wood chopping incident in Rocksprings while visiting his son Arthur. An operation to remove the eye was performed on March 13 in a local hospital.
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Heinrich Roeder
Arthur
Mr. Roeder
No Tuberculin Cattle Found In Gillespie
Tuberculin tests conducted with government inspectors and Gillespie County Public Health Service find no tuberculosis among local cattle. Ruth Kline says over 1,000 cows were tested in three weeks by two veterinarians with zero cases detected.
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Gillespie County Public Health Service
Ruth Kline
San Antonio Youth Dies By Inhaling Gasoline Fumes
Curiosity led 15 year old Calvin Graff to sniff gasoline vapors from a city stairwell tank with another youth. After inhaling twice Graff collapsed in the street. an inhalator squad spent thirty minutes attempting revival but failed.
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San Antonio
Calvin Graff
Graff
School Census To Be Concluded On Next Monday
The county wide census of school children ends next Monday March 31. Albert Petermann urged parents of uncounted children to contact their district enumerator to ensure inclusion. Willie Bruns reports 969 city children counted so far and asks remaining families to reach out to Bruns or Edgar Marshall.
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Albert Petermann
Willie Bruns
Edgar Marschall
Clean Up Drive Publicizes City Wide Effort for Cleanup Week
American Legion and Auxiliary will contact businesses and residents with Boy Scout Troops assisting. Sections divide the city by streets with three judges to determine section winners. Mayor Krauskopf proclaims the week as official cleanup time and 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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Pire
H’m
Humble
Humble Oil & Refining Company
Labor Mediation Board
Clarence Dykstra
Selective Service
Ranchman’s Supplies
Lochte Storage & Commission Company
Gillespie
Basse Express
Eckert
Cherokee
San Saba
Lometa
Lampasas
Fast
Maxwell House
Onydol
Dix
Prompt Delivery Service
Quality Cash Grocery
Chester Schmidt
America
Ford Motor Company
Ford
Ford Aircraft
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