Lion Pageant Brings Zion Lutheran’s First Century to Life
The Zion Lutheran Church pageant at Fair Park re creates key moments of the congregations history. Scenes include German emigrants leaving, charter members signing the church constitution, cornerstone laying, and worship at historic Kirchen sites. An estimated 3000 area residents attended.
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Zion Lutheran Church
Fair Park
Germany
Isht
Hill Country
Mac Donald
Centennial events and Red Cross relief programs highlighted
The text recaps centennial church observances with sermons and greetings from district leaders, upcoming afternoon programs, and remarks by Dean A C Strong. It also covers Gillespie County Red Cross disaster relief efforts noting partial local rehabilitation funding, volunteer appreciation, and cross‑chapter support amid a broader blood program plan.
Wesleyan Service Guild Meeting Hosted by Mrs Durst
Mrs. Edgar Durst hosted the Wesleyan Service Guild meeting on Monday September 15. The devotional opened the gathering and program chairman Mrs. Eric Nagel led a short story themed program titled O Tell Ye the Story. Hymns were sung and a business meeting followed with Mrs. Dora Tietz presiding. The next gathering will be at Mrs Erig Nagel’s home on October 13.
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Edgar Durst
Wesleyan Service Guild
Girl Scout Workshop Set for October 7 8 in Colorado
Mrs. Katherine Le Roy of the Austin office of the Girl Scouts will conduct a two day workshop at the Girl Scout Cabin for Brownies and Girl Scout Workers on October 7 and 8. Tuesday features troop planning from 1 30 to 4 p m and a 7 30 p m meeting with local board members. Wednesday offers worker conferences on individual problems. The program emphasizes songs dances skits and dramatics per leaders request.
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Katherine le Roy
Austin
Colorado Lakes Area
Girl Scouts
Telephone Company Offers Further Wage Increase
W C White district manager said employees have been offered an additional 1.50 to 3.00 per week raise, on top of Aug 1 1951 increases of 3.00 to 14.40 weekly. The plan covers an 8 percent total package with 3 percent Sunday premium. Company notes 40 hour weeks, up to three weeks vacation, and fully paid illness payments, aiming to align with community wages. The company still hopes to negotiate a fair contract for all parties.
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W. C. White
United Telephone Company
White
Carol Sue Heimann Birthday Party
Carol Sue Heimann turned five on September 16 and celebrated with a backyard party hosted by her mother Elgin Heimann. Twenty two children enjoyed the afternoon of playhouse swings and seesaws while a white cake with sugar spun flowers and a pink Happy Birthday inscription graced the table with assistance from Mrs Lorence Feller and Mrs Cliff Balser.
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Carol Sue Heimann
Elgin Heimann
Carol Sue
Lorence Feller
Cliff Balser
Also Mentioned on This Page
Elmo Baethge
Zion
Seguin
Texas
American Lothran Church
Robert W. Klingelhoefer
Zion Congregation
Herman Ochs
San Antonio
Kurt Hartmann
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Pflugerville
QO. Linglenberg
Fredericksburg
Dean Strong
Dean A. C. Strong
Texas Lutheran College
RED Cross
Mrs. Stohl
Mrs
Gillespie County
National Red Cross
Kallenberg's Pharmacy
Grey Holt
E. Durst
Girl Scout
Mires
National Audubon Society
Fredericksburg Publishing Company
Westinghouse
Pioneer Furniture Co
Fredericksburg, Texas
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