Twenty One Year Olds Receive Draft Order Numbers
General Page states new July 1 registrants are treated individually and ranked by lottery numbers. Each man will receive an order number and local boards will decide classifications as numbers come up. The Gillespie County draft list shows the first batch in detail with order numbers and names.
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J. Watt Page
General Page
Gillespie County
Irce
Ney
Gillespie County Draft Board
Norman Joe Fiedler
Alois A. Nebgen
R.gnald MiDougall
Joe Hetzel
Elton Chr. Durst
Elmer M Ebbracht
Ferdinand Mayer
Hl. Bierschwab
Richard Hahn
Lawrence M. Klein
Harvey C. Roeder
Francis J. Fritz
Odis
Arthur Landis
Wiley Boatright
W. W. Kolmeier
Lee Roy O. Icke
Freedrick Wittkohl
Wilburn O. Zenner
Erwin A Wahrmund
Paul W. Wallendorf
Vida C. Russell Jr
Domingo Balderaz
RM A Kuenemann
James H. Buckelew
Rueben Ellebracht
Victor A. Prochnow
Robert A. Zenner
Charles H. Rogers
Robert H. Weber
Norbert J. Knopp
Calvin Felix Durst
Max H. Molberg
Harold B. Birt
Francisco Guevara
William Dietel, Jr
John Jacob Meurer
David E. Neffendorf
George R. Stucke
Esmond J. Klein
Arnold H. Dittmar
Emil Henry Kasper
Stehling Bros Install New Hoffmann Press at Main Street
Stehling Bros prominent clothiers cleaners and hatters completed installation of a large modern Hoffmann pressing unit at 142 E Main St. The old press, in service ten years, is replaced to meet rising demand for high quality fabrics and apparel. Felix Stehling senior partner invites customers to inspect the new 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 Home
George Earl Pearson, son of Mr and Mrs George Pearson of Eckert and Willow, was bitten on the left foot by a rattlesnake hiding under an old ice box near his home on Tuesday. He received prompt medical care at a Fredericksburg hospital and was recovering well by Wednesday afternoon. The snake had nine rattles.
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George Earl Pearson
George Pearson
Eckert and Willow
Defense Bond Quiz and local travel notes
Defense Bond Quiz explains buying bonds to support freedom and pride with stamps as an alternative. The article mentions Mrs Milde Petermann and Anita Jadoe visiting relatives in Antonio last week and Miss Viele Marvehall who has been...
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America
United States
Milde Petermann
Anita Jadoe
Antonio
Viele Marvehall
Boy Bitten by Black Widow Spider in Chester
Chester James Jordan, son of Mr. and Mrs. eFlix Jordan, was bitten by a black widow spider on Tuesday afternoon. He received hospital treatment and was reported resting well with no serious after effects expected as of Wednesday afternoon.
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Chester James Jordan
eFlix Jordan
Texas Winery Near Fredericksburg Unveils Plum and Peach Wines
Carl Vorauer, manager of the Texas Winery near Fredericksburg, announced two new wines, Plum and Peach, entering retail markets. The wines, offered in pint, fifth, and gallon sizes, meet government regulations with federal permits. The winery also produces light and dark grape wines and a blackberry wine.
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Carl Vorauer
Texas
Fredericksburg
Wedekind Abies Ellebracht Pletcher Family Event
Mr and Mrs Fred Wedekind and daughter Marietta join Mrs Geo eesie ealee Abies Ellebracht and Mr and Mrs W E Pletcher in a family gathering listing several households.
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Fred Wedekind
Marietta
Geo. Ee Sesie Ealee Abies Ellebracht
W. E. Pletcher
Hersten Enlled Sunday at J F Wedekind
On Sunday Hersten were present and held at the J F Wedekind venue with activities noted in the local report.
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Hersten
J. F. Wedekind
Church Schedule and Activities Notices
Weekly Mass times include 9 30 a m on Sundays with an 8 o'clock early Mass on the third Sunday and major feasts. Weekday bell at 7 30 am. Parish Societies meet after the 9 30 Mass on Sundays. Sunday School follows. Discussion Club meets at 1 00 on the second and fourth Sundays September to June. Various groups and services listed with times. A cordial welcome to all.
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Discusion Club
Omers
Suday School
Luther League
Women's Missionary Society
Public Calls to Keep U.S. Out of War Contest
The speech compilation shows Sen Wheeler Herbert Hoover Lindbergh Nye and others urging calm and restraint as they warn against entering Europe’s conflict. They advocate diplomacy, domestic stability, and resisting a prowar mobilization while urging public letters to President Roosevelt and Congressional delegates.
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Sen. Wheeler
Roosevelt
White House
Washington
Seater
Wheeler
Govramet Hx Petse
Burton K. Wheeler
Congressmal
Construction Advances On Harper School Building
Harper receives orders to begin work on the eastern addition to the new Harper School. The project includes a gymnasium auditorium, classrooms, a bus storage room, and boy and girl facilities. The wing measures 106 by 154 feet and will feature a study hall, home economics laboratory, storage, and trophy case enhancing the campus.
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Harper
Bilding
Harper H D Club Meets at Mrs S F Jones Home
The Home Demonstration club held its regular meeting at Mrs S F Jones's home with 7 members and 2 visitors, Mrs Carl Oehler and Mrs Jack Jones. Mrs S Stewart, delegate to the short course, spoke about the trip and lessons learned. Ice cream layer cake and punch were served. The next meeting is set for Thursday August 7 at Mrs E O Larkin's home.
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Home Demonstration Club
S. F. Jones
S. Stewart
Carl Oehler
Jack Jones
E. O. Larkin
Old Teamsters Meet Sunday for Sixth Annual Reunion
Old Teamsters of Gillespie County hold their sixth annual reunion at Klacker's Park Live Oak Sunday starting 10 AM with memorial services at 11 AM for members who died this year. NX service since 1989 and a committee led by Albert Kott plans entertainment and meals.
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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
Hill Country Baseball League Standings and Headlines
Hill Country League standings show Stonewall at 7 4, Kerrville 6 5, Boerne 6 5, with Harper and Comfort at 1 9. Last Sunday Boerne defeated Harper 8 3 while Comfort forfeited to Stonewall. Fredericksburg won 6 3 then lost 4 3 in State Semi-Pro tourney.
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Pet
Giants
Stonewall Ee
Kerrville Wu
Boerne Sua
Harper Ceemenenemee
Boerne
Harper
Comfort
Stonewall
Fredericksburg
Waco
Kerrville
Harper and Boerne
Parish Picnic Thrives at Kramer Spring Grounds
Parishioners praise the Kramer family for a well organized picnic last Sunday at Alfred Kramer's spring. The grounds were prepared with a shady plot, a new bridge over the river, clean facilities, and a smooth road for traffic. Refreshments were served and games directed, making the day memorable.
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Alfred Kramer
Kramer
Faust Opens Veterinary Office At Comfort Texas
H R Faust, a five year D V M graduate from A and M College announces a new veterinary office in Comfort Texas. Son of Mr and Mrs Robert Faust he began practice after graduating in June and is qualified to perform T B and Bags testing on cattle.
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H. R. Faust
A. & M. College
Comfort
Texas
Faust
Robert
Bob) Faust
Miss Whitworth Visits Kerrville Relatives
Miss Dawn Whitworth, visiting her aunt Mrs Na bers and Mrs Brown at Kerrville, returned Tuesday accompanied by Mrs Na bers and Pinky Brown. They spent the day with Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Whitewood.
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Dawn Whitworth
Ben
Mrs. Nabers
Mrs. Brown
Kerrville
Pinky Brown
Mrs. J. 8. Whitewood
Mrs Albert Gagebdiel of esti had operation
A short note records that Mrs Albert Gagebdiel from esti underwent an operation. Details of the procedure or outcome are not provided in the fragment.
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Albert Gagebdiel of
Esti
Axis shifts in Europe and Russia shape American opinion
Elmer Murphy reports that Axis capitals are debating how the sudden battle line changes in Europe and Russia affect U S views. Some leaders hope Americans feel more sympathetic toward Fascist regimes now opposing Russia, the arch foe of religion, with unconfirmed notes Britain might curb aid to the Soviet government.
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Elmer Murphy
Washington
N.C
Europe
Russia
United States
Reich
Great Britain
Ond
Red Cross Ships Woolen Dresses and Pajamas to New Jersey
The Gillespie County American Red Cross finished and shipped 122 wool dresses and 50 hospital pajamas to Red Cross Headquarters in New Jersey. Only 17 garments remain on the knitting quota and will be shipped by August 12. Miss Lottye Thomas thanks contributors, including Mrs. J. W. Lackey for making all button holes.
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Gillespie County
American Red Cross
Red Cross
New Jersey
J. W. Yancey
Lottye Thomas
J. W. Lackey
Faris Family Sunday Guests and World War Talk
The column notes a social gathering at Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Faris with Rev. T. H. Alcorn Rev. Dean Elking and other guests. It then shifts to a political commentary contrasting Soviet claims of defending democracy with Nazi fascist claims of fighting religion and freedom, belaboring Washington views on freedom and constitutional government.
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J. L. Faris
T. H. Alcorn
Dean Elking
Richard Bierschwabe
A. B. Barker
A. L. Faris
Washington Viewpont
County Schuetzenfest at Tivydale August 9 and 10
The 49th annual Gillespie County Schuetzenfest takes place at the Tivydale range Emil Fritz place on Saturday and Sunday August 9 and 10. Official welcome at nine Saturday, business session at ten, contests start at one Saturday and eight Sunday. Club officers listed with Emil Fritz as president and Louis Kunz as secretary treasurer. Dances feature Herman and his orchestra Saturday night and the Texas Playboys Sunday night. Barbecue, refreshments, and cold drinks offered on grounds. Tivydale Schuetzenverein invites marksmen and public to attend.
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Tivydale Range
Emil Fritz Place
Tivydale Club
Louis Kordzik
Ernst Kallenberg
Insurance Saves Swink Wheat Loss In 1942 Crop
Wilmer Swink of Olney a 226 acre wheat grower and state AAA committeeman, faces total loss from recent rains but will receive indemnity under the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation. Indemnity may be paid in cash or as warehouse receipts, placed in government loan at 98 cents in Young County. Insurance for 1942 wheat is being taken in county AAA offices with August 31 deadline or before seeding the 1942 crop.
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College Station
Wilmer Swink
AAA
Olney
Swink
Federal Crop Insurance Corporation
Federal Crop Insuranc Corporation
Young County
Local family ties and illness noted in Kerrville visit
Mrs Floyd Cosper and relatives welcomed by Mr and Mrs Stevens. J J Rogers and Paul Jones were San Antonio visitors Monday. Mrs F M Floyd remains very ill in Kerrville hospital with Clyde Floyd of Houston and Mrs Wilbur Seiders of Austin visiting.
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Floyd Cosper
Ed. L
J. C. Cosper
J. C. Stevens
J. J. Rogers
Paul Jones
San Antonio
F. M. Floyd
Kerrville
Clyde Floyd
Houston
Wilbur Seiders
Austin
Richland Springs Junction Youths Win Free Trips
Three Texas Future Farmers of America judging teams won Santa Fe railway 1941 educational awards at the state convention in Marshall. Winners are Bay City dairy cattle, Junction live stock, and Richland Springs meat judging teams, set to attend the national vocational congress in Kansas City as guests of the railroad.
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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
St. J. Powell
Billy Allen
James Herring
Horace
Maddux
R. V. Hall
H. KR. Birdwell
Fort Worth
W. W. Gregory
San Angelo
Tradition as a Source of Faith in Catholic Teaching
The article argues tradition sustains faith alongside scripture, citing St. Paul and Jesus' commands to preserve and teach what has been handed down. It references early church fathers like St. Iraneus, who linked Christian doctrine to the Apostolic tradition and the successor line of Rome.
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St. Paul
Christiana
Christ Jesus
Christ
Iraneus
Lyons
Apostolic See
Rome
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the Friendly Church
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iCol
Charles Lindbergh
Vuch
Gerald K. Nye
S. A. Light
State Department
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Beng
Hitler
Stalin
Poland
Raymond Gray
FE. L. Schmidt
Frank Knaup
Willie J. Berg
Felix Welgehausen
Lee Schmidt
Chester Schmidt
Lo Petsch
Bo H. Petmecks
Harry Jenschke
Ber Knees
Albert J. Dittmar
Belton Tatsch
Clifford Renick
Max
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 Bierschwale
Hugo Klein
Felix Houy
Elgin Schneider
Eddie Land
Ad. Kothe
Wm. Raute
Kurt Hansen
Hilmar Metzger
Joe Vogel
Willie Dittmar
Victory Weinheimer
Albert Ochler
Petit Jury
Max Braeutigam
Aug. Ahrens
Alex Frantzen
Emil Stahl
Abert Hartmann
Harry Herovrt
Emil Lindig
Harry Schmidt
Gus. A. Wahrmund
Ad. Maurer
Henry Zeinbach
Guu
Harper H-D
OLD Teamsters
Hill Country Baseball League
Schuetzenfest
Y. A. Hopf
Irene
Glen Hopf
Otto Rahe
Albert Sagebiel
Beatrice
Dietrich
Klaerner’s Park
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