Gillespie County Draft Board Announces 21 Year Old Order Numbers
Twenty-one year olds registering on July 1 receive the order numbers used to call new selectees. The Gillespie County Draft Board determined 17 as the factor after subtracting the last trained selectee’s number from the October total and dividing by 50. A list of new registrants with order and serial numbers follows.
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Gillespie County
Ney
Gillespe County
Norman Joe Fiedler
Alois A. Nebgen
Ronald M. Dougall
Joe Hetzel
Elton Chr. Durst
Elmer M Ellebracht
Ferdinand Mayer
KE. HU. Bierschwab
Richard Hahn
Lawrence M. Klein
Harvey C. Roeder
Francis J. Fritz
Arthur Landis
Wiley Boatright
W. W. Kolmeier
Lee Roy O. Icke
E. H. R. Priess
Elgin E. Hartmann
Rudolph R Jenschke
Elgin A. C. Solbrig
Erno E. Heimann
Willie H. Schumann
Eugene A. Keller
Elgin
W. Kramer
Alton Jackson
Selective Service Affirms Individual Classification for July Registrants
General J Watt Page Details that men registered under the Selective Training and Service Act on July 1 and drawn in the July 17 National Lottery will be classified individually. No group action. each man awaits his order number for local board consideration with equal treatment for new and prior registrants.
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J. Watt Page
General Page
Stehling Bros Install New Hoffmann Press at 142 E Main
Stehling Bros a Fredericksburg clothier cleaner and hatter completed installation of a large modern Hoffmann pressing unit at 142 E Main Street replacing the ten year old machine. Felix Stehling senior partner says the upgrade meets rising demand for high class presses for fine fabrics and outfits. Customers and friends are invited to inspect the unit in operation when in town.
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Stehling Bros
Hoffmann
E. Main Street
Felix Stehling
Fredericksburg
Young Boy Bitten by Rattlesnake Near Eckert
George Earl Pearson son of Mr and Mrs George Pearson in the Eckert and Willow area was bitten on the left foot by a nine rattles rattlesnake hiding under an old ice box near their home. He was taken to a Fredericksburg hospital and treated. he is reported recuperating nicely as of Wednesday afternoon.
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George Earl Pearson
George Pearson
Eckert and Willow
Defense Bond Quiz: why buy and how to save for it
The text explains Defense Bonds defend America and express national pride. If funds are tight, buy Defense Postal Stamps instead, available at post offices, banks, stores, or druggists from 10 cents up, and save to exchange for a Defense Bond.
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America
United States
Milde Petermann and relatives visit in Antonio
Mrs Milde Petermann and Anita and Peohkt visited relatives in Antonio last week. Mies Viele Marehell, who has been visiting there, returned home.
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Milde Petermann
Anita and
Peohkt
Antonio
Mies Viele Marehell
Boy Bitten by Black Widow Spider
Chester James Jordan, son of Mr and Mrs eFlix Jordan, was bitten by a black widow spider Tuesday afternoon. He received hospital treatment and rested well with no serious after effects expected by Wednesday afternoon.
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Chester James Jordan
eFlix Jordan
Texas Winery Adds Plum and Peach Wines to Market
Carl Vorauer of the Texas Winery near Fredericksburg announced two new wine products Plum Wine and Peach Wine. The wines, available in pint, fifth, and gallon sizes, are produced under government regulation with federal permits. The winery also makes light and dark grape wines and a blackberry wine.
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Carl Vorauer
Texas
Fredericksburg
Family visit to local households
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wedekind and daughter Marietta visited Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Ellebracht and Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Pletcher, joining Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Scott for the gathering.
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Fred Wedekind
Marietta
Geo. Scott
Alfred Ellebracht
W. E. Pletcher
Heusten in Sunday Event At J F Wedekind
Fragmentary notes say Heusten were in Sunday and they enlled at the J. F. Wedekind location with unclear details.
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Heusten
J. F, Wedekind
Harper Methodist Church notices and schedule for services
Sunday masses at 9 30 with extra mass at 8 on third Sundays and feast days. Weekday bell at 7 39 followed by Mass. Parish societies meet after 9 30 Mass on their Sundays. Sunday School after 9 30 Mass. Discussion Club meets second and fourth Sundays September to June. Morning service 11 and evening 7 15. W M A Mondays 3. Prayer and teachers meeting Wednesdays 7 15. GA and RA Fridays 7 15. Rev H Ellis Thomas pastor. First Sunday activities at 2 00 and 3 00 PM. Third Sunday 11 00 AM and 2 00 PM with 3 00 PM and 8 00 PM services.
Lutheran Church Services and Schedule
Pastor Walter C. Probst invites all to English worship on the first Sunday at 11 a.m. and the fourth Sunday at 8:30 a.m. German service occurs on the third Sunday at 11 a.m. Sunday school on the first and third Sundays at 10 a.m. and the fourth Sunday at 9:15 a.m. Luther League meets on the second Sunday at 8 p.m. Women's Missionary Society meets the third Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. Church Worker's Training Course on the fourth Sunday at 8 p.m. All are welcome.
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Suday School
Luther League
Women’s Missionary Society
Hill Country Baseball League Standings And Results
Hill Country standings show Stonewall 11 7 4 .636 Kerrville 11 6 5 .536 Boerne 10 9 1.000. Comfort forfeits to Stonewall after not appearing. Fredericksburg won 6-3 then lost 4-3 in State Semi Pro tourney. next week Comfort at Kerrville Harper and Boerne, Fredericksburg at Stonewall, with Giants possibly in Waco.
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Giants
Stonewall Wus
Kerrville Wu
Boerne Sonnune Sane LL
Compole Conan LO
Campaign to Keep America Out of War Cards Cited
Read This Much recites excerpts from Wheeler Hoover Lindbergh Nye and others urging caution before entering European conflict. The messages urge citizens to write to Roosevelt oppose entry and support ongoing debates and noninterventionist policy.
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Sen. Wheeler
Roosevelt
White House
Washington
Gostament
Burton K. Wheeler
Old Teamsters to Hold Sixth Annual Reunion in Gillespie County
Harper notes show district court next August 18 with juror lists and two-week terms. The sixth annual Old Teamsters Reunion will convene at Guy Klaerner’s Park on Live Oak with memorial services, committee plans for entertainment, and a day of music and reminiscence starting at 10 AM.
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Raymond Gray
L. Schmidt
Frank Knaup
Willie J. Berg
Felix Welgehausen
Lee Schmidt
Chester Schmidt
Lo. Petch
Edwins Pfiester
Bo H. Petmecks
Har 1
Jenschke
Ber Knees
Albert J. Dittmar
Belton Tatsch
Chiterd Reniek
Max Kunz
Emil Lochte
Hiram Hodges
Petit Jury
Felix Hahn
Doss
Sam Rode
Chas
J. Klein
Willie Cornell
Hy. Mohr, Jr
Paul Danz
Walter Barsch
Felix Heep
Harry Hitz Fld
Reinhold Beyer
Otto Grona
Paul Weber
Edwin Pfeiffer
Ad. Land
Harvey Moellering
Ernst J. Weber
Walter Wunderlich
Harry Kneese
Max Crenwelge
Clemens Gold
Alex Henke
August Hopf
Edwin Eckhardt
Albert Durst
Edgar Tatsch
Werney Olfers
Helmuth Klein
Fred Bierschwabe
Hugo Klein
Felix Houy
Lilgin Schneider
Eddie Land
Ad. Kothe, Jr
Wm. Raute
Kurt Hansen
Hilmar Metzger
Joe Vogel
Willie Dittmar
Victor Weinheimer
Albert Ochler
Max Braeutigaum
Aug. Ahrens
Alex Frantzen
Emil Stahl
Albert Hartmann
Harry Heroert
Emil Lindig
Harry Schmidt
Gus. A. Wahrmund
Alfred Jenschke
Alfred Petmecky
Arthur Stehling
Hilmar Kott
Albert Wendel
Alfred Pfiester
Adolph Stahl
Edwin Pfiester
Hugo Mose
Teamsters
Gillespie County
Albert Kott
John Stehling
August Rabke
Lorenz Wendel
Kramer Family Hosts Memorable Parish Picnic
The Parish enjoyed a large Sunday picnic at Alfred Kramer’s spring. The Kramer family prepared the grounds built a bridge over the river and provided tables benches and clean facilities. Guests praised the hospitality and called it the best picnic they ever had.
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Alfred Kramer
Kramer
Faust Opens Veterinary Office at Comfort Texas
Dr H R Faust a A and M College veterinary graduate opens a new practice in Comfort Texas. Son of Mr and Mrs Robert Faust he began practice after graduating in June in the first D V M class of five years training and is qualified to perform cattle TB and B A G testing.
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H. R. Faust
A. & M. College
Comfort
Texas
Faust
Robert
Bob) Faust
Visitor Dawn Whitworth Returns From Kerrville
Miss Dawn Whitworth, visiting her aunt Mrs Na bers and Mrs Brown at Kerrville, returned Tuesday. Mrs Na bers and Pinky Brown accompanied her and spent the day with Mr and Mrs J B Whitewood.
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Dawn Whitworth
Mrs. Nabers
Mrs. Brown
Kerrville
Pinky Brown
J. 8. Whitewood
Mrs Gagedieef Undergoes Operation At Keldel Hospital
Mrs Albert Gagedieef underwent an operation at Keldel's hospital on Tuesday. Her condition is reported as satisfactory.
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Albert Gagedieef Eerie
Keldel’s Hospital
Shift in war front presents problems for nation
Washington reports discuss how the 5.0d.a front shift in Europe and Russia turning hostile may swing American public opinion. Axis observers reportedly hoped Americans would favor Fascist governments now facing the Soviet Union, enemy of religion, and doubts linger on Britain aiding the Soviet regime.
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Elmer Murphy
Washington
N.C
Europe
Russia
Reich
Great Britain
Harper H D Club Holds Regular Meeting at Mrs Jones Home
The Home Demonstration club met at Mrs I F Jones home on Thursday fy 24 with seven members and two visitors Mrs Carl Ochler and Mrs Jack Jones. Mrs S Stewart gave a talk on the short course and attendees discussed attending future programs as the club plans an amateur program. The hostess served ice cream cake and punch. The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday August 7 at Mrs E Larkin's home.
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Home Demonstration Club
I. F. Jones
S. Stewart
Carl Ochler
Jack Jones
E. ©. Larkin
Red Cross Ships Woolen Dresses and Pajamas to New Jersey
Gillespie County Red Cross completed and shipped 122 wool dresses and 50 hospital pajamas to Red Cross Headquarters in New Jersey. Only 17 garments remain on the knitting quota to be shipped by August 12. Miss Lottya Thomas thanks the volunteers and Mrs. J. W. Lackey for button holes. Sunday guests included Rev. T. H. Alcorn and others at the Faris home.
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Gillespie County
American Red Cross
Red Cross
New Jersey
J. W. Yancey
Lottya Thomas
The
J. W. Lackey
Soviet claims of democracy reversal in world war rhetoric
The Soviet government asserted it fought for democracy against totalitarian powers but faced criticism for its own actions. The Nazis and fascists now frame their struggle as against religion and democratic freedoms, reversing the narrative.
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United States
State Department
Washington
Germany
Beng
Hitler
Stalin
Poland
Great Britain
County Schuetzenfest at Tivydale August 9 and 10
The 49th annual Gillespie County Schuetzenfest will be at the Tivydale range Emil Fritz place on Saturday and Sunday August 9 and 10. Officials include Louis Kordzik as president Ernst Kallenberg secretary Louis Moellering Sr treasurer Emil Fritz president of the sponsoring club and Louis Kunz secretary treasurer. Dances with Herman and orchestra Saturday and Texas Playboys Sunday. meals and refreshments provided on grounds.
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Tivydale Range
Emil Fritz
Tivydale Club
Louis Kordzik
Ernst Kallenberg
Insurance Makes Crop Loss a Half Certainty for Swink
Wilmer Swink, Olney wheat grower and state AAA committeeman, faces total harvest loss due to excessive trains. Under Federal Crop Insurance, 50 percent of his 1941 yield is insured, with options for cash indemnity or certificates to be claimed later. Swink stored indemnity wheat at 98 cents in Young County loan. Producers may insure for 1942 before August 31 or before seeding the crop.
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College Station
Wilmer Swink
AAA
Olney
Swink
Federal Crop Insurance Corporation
Federal Crop Insuranc Corporation
Young County
County Aaa
Richland Springs Junction Youths Win Free Trips
Three Texas Association of Future Farmers of America state champion judging teams were named winners of the Santa Fe railway 1941 educational awards at the annual convention in Marshall. Bay City dairy cattle team led by Joe Otha and Otis Birkner with coach J E Hutchinson will attend the national vocational congress in Kansas City. Richland Springs meat judging squad Howard England James Pool Charles Germany and coach Rt J Powellalso earned trips. Junction livestock team Billy Alien James Herring Horace Maddux with coach W W Gregory will join them.
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Marshall
Santa Fe Railway
Texas Association of Future Farmers of America
Bay City
Junction
Richland Springs
National Vocational Congress
Kansas City
Joe
Otha
Otis Birkner
Otis
Alfred Birkner
J. E. Hutchinson
Howard England
James Pool
Charles Germany
Rt. J. Powell
Billy Alien
James Herring
Horace
Maddux
R. V. Hall
H. R. Birdwell
Fort Worth
W. W. Gregory
San Angelo
Tradition as Source of Faith in Catholic Doctrine
Catholic teaching upholds tradition as a source of faith alongside Scripture. St Paul and Matt 28 19 20 texts are cited to support oral transmission by Apostles and successors. St Iraneus emphasizes the Apostolic See of Rome as keeper of Gospel tradition.
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St. Paul
Christ Jesus
Christ
Earth
Iraneus
Lyons
Rome
Caurca
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Boy
Black Widow
Texas Winery
First Baptist Church
the Friendly Church
Rev
T. H. Alcorn
Harper Methodist Church
H. Ellis Thomas
Hill Country Baseball League
Baster
Herbert Hoover
Joseph P. Weidy
Charles Lindbergh
Uesavadcy
Gerald KP. Nye
S. A. Light
Harper
Opi
Harper H-D
J. L. Faris
Dean Elking
Richard Bierschwab
A. D. Barker
BK. L. Faris
Schuetzenfest
Floyd Cosper and Son
Ed. L
J. C. Cosper
J. C. Stevens
J. J. Rogers
Paul Jones
San Antonio
V. A. Hopf
Irene
Glen Hopf
Otto Rahe
Albert Sagebiel
Beatrice
Dietrich
Klaerner’s Park
F. M. Floyd
Clyde Floyd
Houston
Wilbur Seiders
Austin
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