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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1963
Page
1
Athens officials adopt a community program where a patrolman mentors two youths who later form a group called Road Knights. Weekly safety talks, a mock juvenile court, and peer involvement lead to fewer offenses and a crime prevention model for smaller towns like Fredericksburg.
An anecdote about a roadside hot dog seller who prospers until his educated son warns of a coming recession. Believing news reports, the father cuts orders and advertising, causing sales to collapse and confirming the moral about economic cycles.
Pioneer Memorial Library highlights weekly focus on children's books with new titles for Picture Book Age Juvenile and High School readers. Notable titles include Manners for Moppets and Great Days of the Circus plus Bernstein and Protter readers. Bernstein records accompany readings. Library hours are daily 1 to 5 pm and Wednesday evenings 7 to 9 pm.
Milford R Zirkel pasters lead activities at TY Lutheran Church with circles meeting in the Blanche Baker classroom and parsonage. Choir rehearsal Saturday. Sunday includes guest pastor Rev Harold Zirkel and MYF. Week includes stewardship meeting in Llano and a community Thanksgiving service at First Baptist.
In Stonewall Texas Pastor Theo F Sager conducts Sunday School and Bible classes at 920 am followed by Divine Worship at 1030 am. Luther League meets at 730 pm.
Rev J Dur Ura op pastor leads Holy Ghost Lutheran Church on Sunday November 24 with Totenfest services. Activities include 9:15 Sunday School and Bible Classes, 10:30 Divine Worship, 5:30 Children's choir rehearsal, 6:30 Junior choir rehearsal, and 7:30 Senior choir rehearsal. Saturday November 23 features 9:00 am Confirmation Instruction and 7:30 pm Brotherhood meeting.
Sunday before Advent events list Morning worship at 10 43 am with sermon The Need for Non Conformity A youth fellowship at 6 pm and WSCS study course closing at 2 30 pm The Changiz City Challenges the Church Thanksgiving Tea at 3 30 pm honoring WSCS members Parsonage Thanksgiving worship service at 7 30 pm.
Corner W Creek and S Bowie Rev J W Langford presides under Trinity XXIV. On Sunday Nov 24: 9:00 Holy Communion 3:30 Sunday School 7:30 Evening Prayer 8:30 Bishop's Committee meeting. A welcome awaits worshippers.
St Paul Lutheran Cave Creek led by Supply Pastor L. J. Durkop holds 8:30 a.m. Divine Worship and 9:30 a.m. Sunday School and Adult Bible Class for the 24th Sunday after Trinity on November 24.
St James Lutheran Church in Harper Texas lists Sunday School and Adult Bible Class at 9 45 a m Worship at 10 45 a m Adult Instruction at 2 30 p m Sunday School Staff meeting at 7 30 p m Junior Confirmation Instruction at 3 45 p m Senior Confirmation Instruction on Saturday Nov 30 at 8 30 a m Services led by Pastor W E Doerr.
Funeral services for Mrs W H Osbourn 52 were held Thursday at Schaetter Funeral Home with Rev Noel Wilkinson officiating. Born October 27 1911 in Fredericksburg she was wife of the Texaco consignee here. She died November 13 at home 205 East Creek Street. Cremation followed in San Antonio. Survived by husband son Riley B Osbourn daughter Melissa Osbourn mother Emil H Riley sister Meta Riley Alderdice Kerrville. Pallbearers listed. memorial and honorary pallbearers named.
Walter Klier presiding minister outlines weekly schedule with Thursday services and ministry school. Sunday Watchtower study covers The Book of Everlasting God News. Tuesday November 26 Bible Study explores The Promised Forerunner Prepares the Way.
A Thanksgiving service will be held on Wednesday November 27 at 7 30 P M at the Edison Street Methodist Church. Rev Clifford C Edie will deliver The Meaning of Thanksgiving. The chancel choir provides a special anthem and the church nursery will be open. visitors are welcome.
The Fredericksburg Publishing Company offers custom printed invitations for all occasions. Their service covers tailored designs, quality materials, and precise adherence to client specifications for weddings, parties, and formal events.
The Pioneer Memorial Library presents a display of 50 new children's books during National Children's Book Week, November 6 to 14, showcased by the State Library. Books are for display and examination only and cannot be checked out. The theme is Three Cheers For Books.
Dr and Mrs Ler W Brown Jr entertained guests after the Friday football game at home with Mr and Mrs Harvey Payne and daughter Janis, and Mr and Mrs Walt Gaettgens with daughters Ann and Elizabeth from Austin.
Local church notices list Christadelrhlan Church near Oye Texas meeting on the second and fourth Sundays at 10 a m and 2 30 p m. Emmanuel Gospel Church Alvin Durst, Pastor Yerry fu Woerner, Asst Pastor. Zion Lutheran Church 94th Sunday after Trinity with 9 15 a m school and 10 30 a m worship. November 23 2 00 p m Confirmation Instruction. November 28 9 00 a m Thanksgiving services. November 17 28 Clothing Drive for Lutheran World Relief.
The Bethany Lutheran Church announces a full day of services and activities led by Pastor Henry F. Treptow. Events include a dedication service, Sunday School, Morning Worship, Memorial Service, Parish Education vesper, open house, and choir practices with a youth meeting and confirmation instruction scheduled for Friday November 22 and a church council meeting followed by Thanksgiving Vespers.
Joseph J Hildebrand pastor W W Sehneider and R J Gronie assistant pastors listed. Mass schedule includes St Marys 5 30 7 00 8 30 and 10 a m Stonewall 8 a m Our Lady of Guadalupe 8 30 a m. Knights of Columbus and Catholic Daughters Mass at 8 30. Nocturnal Adoration weekend Holy Hour 8 30 p m Saturday. Eucharistic Day with Adoration.
Alvin Durst pastor leads Willow Creek Emanuel Gospel Church with Sunday school at 10 00 a m and worship service at 11 00 a m on Sundays. The notice lists locations and times for planned gatherings.
The church lists services and meetings led by J. N. Coffman pastor Bob Semmler music director Joe Atkins S. S. superintendent Bill Melton U D director Enter to Worship Depart to Sunday schedule Morning Worship 11 00 a m Training Union 6 30 p m Evening worship 7 30 p m Sally Ann Circle meets first and third Tuesdays 7 50 p m Sunbeam GA meet 3 30 p m Fanny Super Circle 7 30 p m Prayer meeting weeknights coordinated at the church.
Johnson City Texas pastor Bille C Fluitt leads United Pentecostal Church Sunday services at 11 15 a m with a 6 00 p m youth service and 7 30 p m evangelistic service A Wednesday 3 30 p m meeting is also listed Meev.
The Church of Christ at 50 North Llano Street lists minister C. W. Hoover. Radio broadcast at 8 05 a m. Bible study 10 a m. Morning worship 11 a m. Evening worship 6 p m. Thursday mid week service 7 p m.
Carlos B. Parker, Pastor, announces Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Bible Study and 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship at the church.
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