Morris Ranch News Briefs Include Local Visits and Elections
Rev. J. E. Byrd of San Marcos returns home after two weeks with his mother Mrs. A. J. Byrd. Otto Grona elected school trustee. Alfons Klein family attends wedding of sister Miss Cora Klein in Harper. Mildred Byrd visits home folks. Mrs. Fred Foster and Bud Pfeiffer guests of Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Bierschwale. Community chicken supper honors Mr. and Mrs. George Novian who moved to Fredericksburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Byrd
San Marcos
A. J. Byrd
Otto Grona
Alfons Klein
Klein
Cora Klein
Harper
Mildred Byrd
Fred Foster
Bud Pfeiffer
G. H. Bierschwale
Hugo Usener
Fredericksburg
R. H. Morris
Leona Baker
San Antonio
George Novian
Newly Elected Officers of Texas District American Lutheran Churches
Delegates and pastors elected the new Texas District officers at the Bethany Lutheran Church last week. Names include Rev. F A Bracher Fredericksburg treasurer Rev. F A Neumeister San Antonio First Vice President Rev. M J Schwarz Mason Second Vice President Dr E A Sagebiel Seguin President Dr H Krause McGregor Statistician Rev C N Roth Wintera Secretary and Prof H F Ander Seguin Archivist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
American Lutheran Churches
F. A.bracher
Fredericksburg
F. A. Neumeister
San Antonio
M. J. Schwarz
Mason
E. A. Sagebiel
Seguin
H. Krause
Lutheran Convention Adopts Pro-Democracy Resolutions
In its closing session on April 27 1940 the Texas District of the American Lutheran Church approved a resolution urging neutrality in the war effort, opposition to subversive activities, defense of religious freedom and church-state separation, and a call for renewed faith in God to guide policy and society. The resolutions urged churches and government to uphold democracy and oppose foreign propaganda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
American Lutheran Church
Lutheran Church of America
U.S.A
Europe
United States
United States of America
George Washington
Knopp 4 H Club Notes On Grooming And Meeting
The Knopp 4 H club meets at Mrs R A Klett’s home on April 1 with Miss Martin stressing cleanliness and neat pressed clothes as key to good grooming. Cecilia Kunz is appointed to attend an April 13 meeting in the Agriculture building. Members present include Cecilia Celeta Kunz Louise Kramer Dora Lorene Leela Elsie Dietrich Anita Ottillie Linda Kuhlmann Rosa Segner our agent Miss Martin and Mrs R A Klett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knopp 4-H Club
Miss Martin
R.A. Klett
Cecilia Kunz
Cecilia
Celeta Kunz
Louise Kramer
Dora
Lorene
Leela
Elsie Dietrich
Anita
Ottillie
Linda Kuhlmann
Rosa Segner
Sposer
R. A. Klett
Ooo
Meusebach
After Meeting Miss Martin on April Fifth
After our regular business meeting with agent Miss Martin she discussed dress making including straight hems and button holes and gave a talk titled Good Looks for Girls. Present were Dora Margaret Mildred Heimann Ellen Helen Lochte Lottie Mae Striegler Florence Allegra Kuhlmann and reporter Allegra Kuhlmann.
Rocky Hill 4 H Club Discusses Clothes
The Rocky Hill 4 H club met on Tuesday morning April 2. Miss Martin gave a lecture on clothes noting that dress can affect mood and that hair complexion eye color and figure should influence clothing choices. Lottie Stehling appointed representative to attend April 13 sponsors and delegates meeting in the agriculture building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Hill 4-H Club
Agriculture
Julia Stehling
Measles Prevalent Among Children in Austin Texas
In Austin in April 1939 the State Health Department notes over eight thousand measles cases nationally, with 1937 and 1939 figures cited for context. Dr. George W. Cox warns parental indifference and fatalistic attitudes risk underestimating measles, despite many cases being mild.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
State Department of Health
George W. Cox
Obituary of Mrs. John Knopp Jr born Helena Friess 1849
Mrs. John Knopp Jr nee Helena Friess born April 18 1849 Fredericksburg died April 6 1940 aged 80 years 11 months 24 days. Survived by children Emil Rosa Bertha Emma Martha and others with 19 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Funeral held Monday at Schaetter’s funeral home and St Mary’s church with interment in local Catholic cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Knopp, Jr
Helena Friess
Fredericksburg
Adam Friess
Emil Knopp
Rosa
Arthur Jung
Bertha
Alfred Pfeil
San Antonio
Emma
Herman Leyendecker
Martha Stehling
William Roberts Civil War veteran obituary in Kerr County
William Roberts born October 15 1849 near Lockhart died April 9 1940 at the Veterans Hospital Legion aged 90 years 5 months 24 days. He married Orlena Shipp June 29 1868 at Round Mountain. Surviving are his widow three children Mae Saenger Zelma Roberts and Daniel Roberts two grandchildren two great grandchildren one brother and several half relatives. Burial Willow City cemetery Funeral held Wednesday afternoon Rev Alvin Durst officiated. Stephens Mortuary Kerrville oversaw arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buck) Roberts
Lockhart
Veterans Hospital
Legion
Orlena Shipp
Round Mountain
Mae Saenger
San Antonio
Zelma H. Roberts
Willow City
Daniel F. Roberts
Fredericsburg
A. C. Roberts
Fredericksburg
Tom
Llano
Moncel
Phoenix
Ariz
R. C
Texas Ranger
Stephens Mortuary
Kerrville
Alvin Durst
Mrs Mary Lorenz obituary records long life and family ties
Mrs Mary Lorenz born June 2 1865 daughter of Heinrich Bruns died April 9 1940 at 74 years 10 months 7 days. She married Henry Lorenz in 1888 at Cherry Spring. he died April 3 1904. Surviving Anna Lorenz Flla and Mrs Herbert Wahl Fredericksburg Walter Lorenz Kerrville. Ida died at eight. One half sister Elise Bernhard two grandchildren one great grandchild. Rev Theo M Haag officiated at Beckmanns funeral home and grave with interment at city cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Lorenz
Bruns
Heinrich Bruns
Cherry Spring
Henry Lorenz
Anna Lorenz
Flla
Herbert Wahl
Fredericksburg
Walter Lorenz
Kerrville
Ida
Elise Bernhard
Theo. M. Haag
Beckmann
Cancer Control Month Promotes Public Education Drive
Dr. Geo W Cox urges Texans to use April Cancer Control Month to fight cancer through education and awareness. State data show rising cancer mortality since 1938, with 4598 Texas deaths in 1988, and officials call for widespread literacy on symptoms and treatment. Free educational materials available from the State Health Department in Austin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. W. Cox
W. Lee O’daniel
Cox
State Health Department
Texas
Austin
Social Life in Gillespie County Highlighted by Historical Society
Gillespie County Historical Society plans a May Friday program at the Public School Auditorium featuring song, dance, pantomime and drama to depict local social life. The society aims to make May programs an annual event and to prepare for Fredericksburg’s centenary celebrations in 1946.Memberships remain open to all over seventeen contributing $1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Kichne
The
Historical Society
W. C. White
Otto Kiehne
Agnes Sagebiel
Miss Sagebiel
Julia Estill
B. L. Inderle
Gillespie County Historical Society
Gillespie County
Public School
the Historical Society
Robert Blum
Henry W. Lewis
W. H. Schaefer
Esther Mueller
Alfred Neffendorf
Fredericksburg
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Sional Directory
J. L. Bullard
Pampell’s
A. W. Moursund
Johnson City
Morris Ranch News
John S. Whitewood
Inez
Ethel Reed
J. L. Bierschwale
Arthur Bierschwale
Lutheran Convention
Patronize Herald Advertisers
Ox the
Harper Herald
Webster's Dictionary
Atlas OF the World
Rocky Hill
H Club
William Roberts
Palace Theatre
Jack Randall
Oklahoma
Country Store
Vatican
Pius XII
Indust
Ary
MID- Eee
OIL and Gas
Cancer Control
H. Welge Lewis
Woerner Warehouse
Erwin Woerner
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