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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1951
Page
4
A chart explains beef retail cuts by name and shape with dollars and cents price ceilings. It notes retailers were to post ceiling prices by June 4 after starting under them on May 14, with further reductions on August 1 and October 1. The Fredericksburg National Bank closes Monday June 4 for Jefferson Davis birthday.
Funeral services were held Tuesday for Robert C Bob Roberts 92 lifelong Gillespie County resident and former Texas Ranger. He died Sunday May 27 at 11 am at his East Travis Street home. Roberts born Oct 1 1858 in Llano County joined the Rangers in 1879 worked near Ft Davis New Mexico during Indian raids and early rustlers. He later served as Hill Country tick inspector and first pound master in Fredericksburg. Survived by wife Lottie Francis Harrison two daughters two grandchildren and five great grandchildren, plus siblings and a niece. Burial followed at Greenwood Cemetery after a 3:30 pm service at Schaetter Funeral Home.
Final rites were held at Beckmann Funeral Home on May 27 1951 for Erwin A. Danz aged 42. The Rev Lindenberg officiated a duet sang at the service. Interment followed at City Cemetery after his death at Legion Hospital Kerrville at 12 15 a m May 26. Survivors include his mother Ruby sisters Claudia Nora and Leroy Danz all of Fredericksburg and Harper.
At the 93rd Southwest Methodist Conference in San Antonio pastors were assigned to local churches. Rev. C. A. Greenwald returns to First Methodist, Rev. John C. Campbell to Edison Street, with multiple appointments listed for other returning pastors and future postings.
Funeral services for Richard L. C. Kneese were held at Edison Street Methodist Church with the Men’s Choir present. Interment followed at City Cemetery. Kneese died in Lytle Texas on May 25 at 1 45 a m at age 58 years 2 months and 29 days. He was born February 26 1893 in Fredericksburg to Wm Kneese and Mathilda Schlaudt Kneese. Survivors include wife Lydia Schmidt Kneese and children Alice Mrs L H Willmann Walace Kneese Milton Kneese and Roy Kneese five grandchildren and brother Harry Kneese Fredericksburg two sisters Selma Mrs Harry Marschall and Milda Mrs Edwin Ketron.
Mrs Emil Merz and Emil Merz Jr visit San Antonio at the home of Mr and Mrs W C Fisher for a family gathering marking Sgt Lace Butler returning from Korea. Butler, grandson of Mrs Merz and son-in-law of Mr and Mrs Lee Harrison, is on leave with his wife and six month old son.
Zion Lutheran invites all to Sunday school and Bible class at 9:00 a.m. English divine services follow at 10:30 a.m. The Brotherhood meets at 8:00 p.m. A cordial welcome to all.
The First Church C A Greed Aldt invites many to join a Memorial Day observance with church services. Church School at 9 45 morning worship at 10 55 and MYF at 6 with evening worship at 7 45. The American Legion guests will attend and welcome all who have lost loved ones in service.
The Holy Ghost Lutheran Church of Lindenberg lists 2nd Sunday after Trinity services with Sunday school at 9 15 a m Bible class at 9 45 a m and Divine service at 10 30 a m broadcast on KNAF Please announce Vacation Bible School begins June 11 for three weeks and will run through the period.
Bethany Lutheran Church presents Sunday school at 10:00 a m with a class for all ages and English service at 11:00 a m delivering the sermon Confirming the Truth from II Cor 13 8. Luther League meets Sunday at 7 p m devotion by Beatrice Crenwelge study by Leo Itz. Pastor Poelhmann will attend the Church Workers Institute at Texas Lutheran College June 3 to 8. contact him there if needed.
St John s Lutheran Church Crabapple Texas invites community children ages 5 to 14 to Vacation Bible School starting Monday June 11 at 8 30 a m for two weeks sessions Monday Wednesday and Friday 8 30 to 11 30 a m Divine Worship at 10 30 a m and Ladies Aid at 2 00 p m led by Pastor M J Schwarz.
Doss Texas church announces a church council meeting Monday June 2 at 8 00 p m Vacation Bible School begins Tuesday June 5 at 8 30 a m and no choir rehearsal Wednesday June 6. Pastor J F Holm leads.
CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH Cherry Spring Texas announces Sunday 9 30 am Sunday School 10 30 am Divine service in German with Holy Communion and Thursday June 7 8 00 pm Family evening pastor J F Holm listed.
Sunday service schedule lists Divine English worship at 10 30 a m with 9 30 a m prelude and 2 00 p m Luther League meeting. Thursday Ladies Aid meets at 2 00 p m. Pastor G C Senff invites all.
The Presbyterian Church on the court house square announces Rev. Lewis G. Petmecky as regular pastor starting next Sunday. 9:45 Sunday School for all ages and 11:00 morning worship will be held in the Agriculture Building auditorium. Petmecky and family will reside at 612 N. Llano. A Vacation Bible School at First Methodist Church runs June 4 to June 14 for children aged 4 to 14. all members urged to attend and welcome the pastor.
Bible Study and Sunday school at 10 30 a m. Afternoon worship at 2 p m. Night services 7 30 p m. Walter Jost pastor invites all. Membership two dollars fifty cents per year.
Church announces first Sunday of the new year with morning worship at 10 55 a m and evening service to be announced. Vacation Church School starts Monday June 4 for children and youths aged 4 to 16. Pastor J C Campbell urges all to attend.
Sunday Masses at 5 30 7 00 8 30 and 10 00 o clock Communion Day for Sodality and St Josephs Society Meeting of St Josephs Society Sunday June 10 Sunday Mass at Stonewall 8 00 am Feast of Sacred Heart Confessions Thursday 4 00 to 6 00 7 00 to 8 00 Sunday Diamond Jubilee of St Josephs Parish Honey Creek and Golden Jubilee of St Johns Society Honey Creek Large representation expected from here to go to this celebration
Sunday School 9 45 AM J Luther Watson Sept Morning worship 11 AM Training Union 6 30 PM Evening worship 8 PM RAs Monday 4 PM GAs Monday 4 PM Sunbeams Wednesday 3 30 PM Page meeting Wednesday 7 30 PM WMS Thursday 3 30 PM Brotherhood first Thursday 7 30 PM
Emmanuel Gospel Church at 414 E College Street invites all to Sunday School at 10:00 a m Morning Worship at 11:00 a m and Evening Worship at 7:30 p m There is no afternoon service due to the Hill Crest Singing in Harpers at the Presbyterian Church A radio program airs 8:00 to 8:30 p m on KNAF Thursday night Inspirational program The Young Peoples meeting is slated for Saturday June 2 at 7:30 p m
The Church of Christ at 500 Black Liano Street announces Bible study at 10:00 a m and morning worship at 11:00 a m led by Evangelist J D Moss.
Hilda church announces Sunday School at 10:00 a m and worship at 11:00 a m and 7:30 p m. Community service on the first Sunday at 7:30 p m. Prairie Mountain holds Sunday School at 2:00 p m with worship on the 2nd and 4th Sundays at 3:00 p m. Everyone is invited.
Mr. and Mrs. Hans Lindenberg of Victoria announce the birth of a daughter on Saturday May 26 weighing 7 pounds 10 ounces. The baby is named Karen Elizabeth with grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Houy and Rev and Mrs. Otto Lindenberg. Hans Lindenberg is an instructor at Victoria Junior College and teaches veterans classes in the city. Mrs. Holly travels Saturday morning to visit the Lindenbergs.
Mr Charlie Fant and Ann Clara Weinheimer of Memphis Tennessee vacation for a week at the home of Mr and Mrs Richard Weinheimer and relatives. Mrs Fant and their children, after six weeks there, will return home with them.
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