Army Recruiting Sub-Station Opened in Fredericksburg
Captain Lloyd L. Withers announces Sub-Station Number 1 of the U S Army Recruiting Main Station opened in the Jury Room of the Fredericksburg Court House. Master Sergeant Robert E Caldwell oversees enlistments and will arrange direct transport to San Antonio. Caldwell, a former Infantry Company Commander, holds multiple commendations and over seven years in the Regular Army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd L. Withers
U. S. Army
West Fourth Street
Austin
Fredericksburg
Court House
Robert E. Caldwell
Caldwell
Withers
San Antonio
Visitors Complimented With Dinner Parties
The visit of Mrs. Jeff Greable of Maracaibo Venezuela to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Stiehl inspired a series of dinner parties. An evening on May 1 included Mr. and Mrs. H A Kaustin of Houston with ten covers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeff Greable
Maricaibo
Venezuela
Harry Stiehl
H. A. Kaustin
Houston
Mrs. Greable
Stiehl
Kaustin
Mr. Stiehl
Centennial Sermons Mark Church Anniversaries in City
The city’s churches observe milestone anniversaries with centennial sermons. Bethany Lutheran’s Rev G A Poehlmann preached on Deuteronomy 8 7 6 18 highlighting God guiding early settlers to America. Edison Street Methodist marks seventy five years. Holy Ghost Lutheran and St Mary’s Catholic reach 100 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edison Street
Moses
Israel
America
Jesus Christ
Injuries Reported in Recent Auto Accidents Surge
Fritz Schmidtzensky and Joaquim Gasper of Massachusetts each sustained injuries in separate auto accidents on April 29 and May 1. Howard Davis also injured May 3. Stanley White fractured a leg while practicing riding for the pageant on May 1. All injuries treated in local hospitals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fritz Schmidtzensky
Joaquim Gasper
Massachusetts
Howard Davis
Stanley White
Guests of Mrs Roberts Include Richters and Bakers
Mr and Mrs Luckenbach Miss Lesler Richter and Mr Baker of San Antonio and Mrs York of Austin were Mrs Roberts guests Tuesday and Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luckenbach
Lesler Richter
Mr. Baker
San Antonio
Memorial Services Honoring Local War Dead Continue
The event at Pioneer Memorial featured Emil Sauer retiring as Consul-General, a plaque unveiling by Mr. Klett, wreaths from the Historical Society for John O. Meusebach, and remarks by Mrs. Marschall. Monday’s service included a Fredericksburg Concert Band tribute, a bell toll, and a memorial address by Rev. W O Schulze. Post Commander Alfred Neffendorf oversaw ceremonies with Lt Louis Jordan flag dedication, Gold Star certificates, and rostered WWII casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pioneer Place
Ernst Marschall
Alvin Durst
Pioneer Memorial
Fredericksburg
Reuben Jordan
Verein
Albert E. Klett
Alfred Neffendorf
Louis Jordan Post
American Legion
Walter J. Fritz
OMI
San Antonio
Herman Hahn
W. O. Schulze
Gillespie County
Europe
R. W. Klingelhoefer
Louis Jordan
Lt. Jordan
Harry Land
Neffendorf
Victor Rosenbach
Alvin W. Moldenhauer
Willie Johanson
James Edgar Schandun
Chester Elvay Evans
ARM
Frank C. French
Will G. Bird
Fred O. Tally
Elgin Scharnhorst
James Pyka
Thomas Wilburn Miller
Elgin Luckenbach
Eugene L. Klein
Albert A. H. Arhelger
Legion
American Legion Auxiliary
Centennial Visitors Include Jordan Family
Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Jordan and granddaughter Jeanette Knopp of Hebbrowville attended the Centennial Celebration, appearing among the notable visitors during the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Jordan
Jeanette Knopp of
Hebbrowville
Claude Ernest Brown Rites Held Thursday
Final rites were held on Thursday May 2 at 3 00 p m in Schaetter Funeral Home for Claude Ernest Brown who died at his Dallas residence April 30 1 50 p m The Rev Lindenberg officiated at the funeral and interment followed at City Cemetery with the Louis Jordan Post of the American Legion in attendance Brown born September 10 1889 in Michigan was 56 years 7 months 20 days old He married Rufina Herbert of San Antonio on April 24 1918 Survived by widow are three brothers Dan Jack and Clarence Brown one brother and one sister preceded him in death
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schaetter
Claude Ernest Brown
Dallas
Lindenberg
City
Louis Jordan Post
American Legion
Mr. Brown
Michigan
Asa Brown
Rufina Herbert
San Antonio
Dan
Jack
Clarence Brown
Mrs Frank Stevenson Rites Held in Waco Texas
Mrs Frank Stevenson nee Ella Dell Cash died May 7 at 8 40 p m in Waco age 28 years 3 months 19 days funeral from Schaetter to Oakwood Cemetery with Rev A Laper officiating She married Frank Stevenson November 28 1935 at Valley Mill Survivors include husband two daughters Jo Etta and Janis Ann sister Lorraine Cash and brother John Cash Jr predeceased her
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco
Frank Stevenson
Ella Dell Cash
Stevenson
Crawford
Texas
J. H. Cash
Schaetter Funeral Home
Oakwood
A. Laper
Valley Mill
Jo Etta
Janis Ann
Lorraine Cash
John Cash, Jr
April registrants listed by Gillespie County Selective Service
The Gillespie County Selective Service Board announced April registrants on reaching 18. Names include Nolan Dave Gestreich, Max H. Moritz, Felix Land Jr., William O Thiele, Kermit A. Fiedler, Lester C. Hahn, and Martin A. Meier. Guests of Mrs Emmie Marschall this week included Mr and Mrs Ernst Marschall of Llano, Homer T Love and son Homer T Jr of San Antonio, and Mrs Gillis of Austin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie County Selective Service Board
Nolan Dave Qgestreich
Max H. Moritz
Felix Land, Jr
William O Thiele
Kermit A. Fiedler
Lester C. Hahn
Martin A. Meier
Emmie Marschall
Ernst Marschall
Llano
Homer T
Love and Son
Homer T. Jr
San Antonio
Gillis
Austin
Pioneers Honored at Fredericksburg Centennial Dinner
The event honored local pioneers as Rev. F A Bracher opened with invocation, Mayor Joe Molberg welcomed guests, and Martin Faust of New Braunfels gave the main address on the enduring heritage. St Marys School Glee Club entertained while Fr F X Wolf gave benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Bracher
Joe Molberg
Martin Faust
New Braunfels
Fredericksburg
Hardy Pioneers
Faust
Wm. Petmecky
Centennial Association
Centennial Bills Requested by May 15
All firms and individuals having bills against the Fredericksburg Centennial Association are requested to present them at the Centennial office in the courthouse basement for payment not later than Wednesday May 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg Centennial Association
Pre war uranium nitrate price cited at seven dollars per pound
The article notes the market value of uranium in nitrate form before the war stood around seven dollars per pound. This figure reflects the commodity pricing context of the period and highlights the material’s value in trade and industry.
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Audit Bureau of Circulations
Arthur H. Rowert
Werner A. Klier
Fredericksburg Publishing Company
Texas Press Association
South Texas Press Association
Sunset Motor Lines
San Angelo
Ft. Worth
South
Lincoln St
Henry Klein
Magnolia Mobilgas
Mobiloil
MOBIL
Joe A. Weidenfeller
Magnolia Petroleum Company
Oak Grove
Sinclair Gasoline & Oil
Lee Moldenhauer
Prop
VLATS
Wend Clarengs
Moritz Farm Equipment Company
W. Main St
Fredericksburg, Texas
Southern Select
Ryton
Galveston-Houston Breweries, Inc
Galveston, Texas
Paul Pfiester
E. Main St
J.B. Adams
Jersey Cattle
Kerrville, Texas
Durham
Kallenberg’s Pharmacy
The
Hill Country Livestock Protective Association
Hill Country Livestock Protective Ass'n
Joe Marsh
Asa Fullmore
Asa
Andy Botkin
Garden
Andy
He Marah
United States Brewers Foundation
Scientific American
JV Clarke
Hill Country Implement Company
Farmall Tractors and
International Trucks
Bob Moritz
W. San Antonio St
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