Prohibition Jig Dance Sways Texas Debate and Polls
Geo W Winningham critiques a Liquor Board jig as O Daniel allies push dry politics in Texas. He accuses reformers of cheap theatrics while noting campaign contributions from liquor and other big interests. The piece warns voters of a costly, ineffective campaign and cites support for Dan Moody and pension fights.
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Bradfield
O'Daniel
Symptons
St. Vitus
Liquor Board
Texas
O’daniel
Crie
Agre
Dan Moody
Johnson
San Tone Hospital
House
Senate
W.P.A
Ee Tee
Pensionere
Stock Show Draws Big Crowd Amid Stormy Weather
The stock show drew a large audience at the Fair Grounds Exhibition Hall despite bad weather. The fat lamb division winners, from left to right, were Elgin Friedrich fourth, Werner Durst third, Harold Ottmers second, and Harold Kneese first. Judge W. R. Nesbit of A and M College is pictured center, with Nesbit assessing the lambs. Also shown are judge W. L. Sigler evaluating Harold Henke’s light-weight calf, and Wesley Crenwelge with the prize winning light-weight calf Lucky Frankie II.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Friedrich
Werner Durst
Harold Ottmers
Harold Kneese
W. R. Nesbit
A. and M College
the Lambs
Harold Henke
Wesley Crenwelge
Frankie
The Stations of the Cross Faith Tradition in Catholicism
The piece describes the Stations of the Cross as a Catholic devotion tracing Jesus path to crucifixion. It recalls origins in Jerusalem and later European reproductions, noting Pope Clement XII’s 1731 sanction and daily Lenten practice in churches. It ends inviting readers to learn more by writing to DISCUSSION CLUB St. Anthony's Church.
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Jerusalem
Golgotha
Jesus Christ
Christ
Jesus
Europe
Clement XII
St. Anthony’s Church
Fawcet Furniture Company Offers Biggest Stock in Kerrville
Kerrville retailer Fawcet Furniture Company highlights the largest stock of high grade merchandise in its history with big savings on prices this month. Convenient credit terms are available and deliveries are made to your door.
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Fawcet Furniture Company of
Kerrville
Hill Country
Harper couple heads to San Antonio amid anti WPA stance
Mr and Mrs L H Harper journeyed to San Antonio last Thursday to protest at the polls. County officials across Texas largely oppose him for vetoing WPA funds and for his admonition amid the ongoing political clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Harper
San Antonio
Texas
W.P.A
Wesley Crenwelge Captures Top Honors at Gillespie Stock Show
Wesley Crenwelge won senior and junior calf divisions and the grand champion at Gillespie County 7th annual 4 H Club and F F A Fat Stock Show and Auction held despite a blizzard. Harold Kneese claimed top lamb honors with auction prices up to 21 1 2 cents per pound. calves sold from 9 3 4 to 11 1 2 cents per pound.
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Wesley Crenwelge
Gillespie
Harold Kneese
Card of Thanks for Floral Offerings and Support
We express sincere appreciation for the floral offerings and many acts of kindness during our sorrow in the death of my husband and our grandfather. Special thanks to Mrs. F Gammen thaler Rev W C Probst and the Smith Funeral Home for their kind services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Gammenthaler
W. C. Probst
Smith Funeral Home
Anti third term poll hints at nominated candidate
The American Institute of Public Opinion finds 54 percent oppose a third term for the President, 46 percent support. Democrats favor a third term by about 3 to 1, Republicans 9 to 1 against, independents 53 to 47. Yet conventions may not reflect popular mood and dangers of breaking tradition.
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American Institute of Public Opinion
Roosevelt
Andrew Jackson
Martin van Buren
Philadelphia Evening Bulletin
Would you swap nationalities
Elmira Telegram editorial argues against adopting Soviet style governance. It cites a Harold Denny piece on Soviet police and spying, and asks readers to consider loss of liberties, even if wealth redistribution occurred. It warns free America offers greater freedoms and cautions against total state control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmira
N. Y
Telegram
Free America
Harold Denny
Russia
Stalin
Need for Vigilance in American Life Remarks
Fragmentary text discusses vigilance toward patriotic organizations within American life. It mentions hostility accusations toward those groups and references a Commander and a page citation 1 READ THIS page 2. Further specifics are unclear.
County Clubs Honor Miss Stewart Before Wedding
County home demonstration club members plan a tea for Miss Cornelia Faye Stewart on February 29 at the agricultural building as part of pre nuptial honors ahead of her March 1 marriage to Henry Hirsch Jr. The event includes a receiving line with local officials and club leaders, gifts from nine clubs, and about 150 guests expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelia Faye Stewart
Henry Hirsch, Jr
County Council of the Home Demonstration Clubs
R. T. Lawrence
Willow City
Stewart
Maurine Hearn
Alberta Martin
Gillespie County
R. A. Klett
Council
Henry Hirsch
Cecil Cone
Llano
Irene Hanna
Kerrville
H. J. Robinson
Will City Club
Hugo Usener
Morris Ranch
Roy Stevens
Harper
Otto Dittmar
Doss
Marion Goodson
Klein Branch
Louise Rummler
Cherry Mountain
Selma Arbelger
Palo Alto
Ruben Ruebsahm
Stonewall
J. T. Glass
Shower For Miss Stewart Before March 1 Wedding
Miss Cornelia Faye Stewart of Path prepared for her March 1 wedding to Henry Hirsch Jr. with a miscellaneous shower and tea at Hotel Nimitz Saturday from three to five. Hosts included Mesdames Milton Durst Ed Kraukopf Leroy Crenwelge and Benno Schriewer with guests receiving alongside the groom's mother Mrs Hy Hirsch Sr. Out of town guests Lina Weber Path and Louis Hirsch San Antonio attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelia Faye Stewart
Henry Hirsch, Jr
Hotel Nimitz
Milton Durst
Ed. Krauekopf
Leroy Crenwelge
Benno Schriewer
Path
Miss Stewart
Hy. Hirsch, Sr
Victor Schoenewolf
Hugo Walter
Udo Henke
Emil Schandua, Jr
Eleanor Henke
Fay Bierschwale
Stella Jung
Lina Weber
Louis Hirsch
San Antonio
William J. Mosel 84 Buried in Harper Texas
Funeral services for William Joseph Mosel age 84 were held in Harper Lutheran Church with Rev. W C Probst officiating. Interment followed under Smith Funeral Home direction. Survivors include his widow Abbie Mosel four half brothers and two sisters.
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Kerrville Mountain Sun
Kerrville
William Joseph Mosel
Harper
W. C. Probst
Smith Funeral Home
Moses
Live Oak
Gillespie County
Abbie Mosel
Herman
Charles Mosel
Henry
Fritz Mosel
Fredericksburg
Pete
San Antonio
Otto
Mary Lehne
Sophia Lehne
New Wool and Mohair Warehouse Under Construction
Work started last week on a new fire proof structure beside the Woerner Warehouse on South Lincoln Street. E. L Woerner says the building will store wool and mohair, with a cement foundation and floor, hollow tile and cement walls, and a gravel roof.
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Woerner
Lincoln Street
E. L Woerner
Mrs Wilber Belders Returns From Visit To Austin
Mrs Wilber Belders who has been visiting her parents Mr and Mrs F M Floyd and Miss Frances returned to her home at Austin Monday.
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Wilber Belders
F. M. Floyd
Frances
Austin
Visit of Miss Ethel Red to Eden Sister
Miss Ethel Red of Eden is visiting her sister Mrs. John Whitewood and the Whitewood family.
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Ethel Red of Eden
John 8. Whitewood
Grand Jury Returns Six Bills Of Indictment In 1940 Session
Grand jury in Fayetteville district returns six bills of indictment after a Monday start. The court opens with Judge Raymond Gray, foreman Hugo Weinheimer leads jurors including Arthur Kuenemann and J. J. Rogers. Public notices list cases including divorces, receiverships, and contests of will as sessions proceed.
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Raymond Gray
Arthur Kuenemann
W. H. Stevens
Lee Schmidt
J. J. Rogers
Hugo Weinheimer
Bruno Ruebsahm
Chas Young
Harry Jordan
Walter Hopf
Alvin J. Stahl
Henry Schmidtzensky
Alfons Stehling
Alfred Pet
Erwin Heiman
Ellen Washington
Frank Washington
Mary Washington
Paul Phillips
A. D. Stahl
H. C. Maier
W . Hankison
W. H. Richardson & Co
Tom Phillips
Ella Kissel
H. N. Kissel
Mary Phillips
Lina Vorauer
Independent Executrix
W. O. Borchers
David Petsch
Harry Kusenberger
J. F. Scott
Fitzhugh Lee Et al
D. J. Hoerster
Gillespie County Mutual Aid Insurance Assn
Garnishee
Louise Kusenberger Behrends
Hugo G. C. Schaefer
Land Bank Commissioner
Edward Stein
Edwin Schlueter
Chas Meurer
Erwin Itz
Bettie Kirk
Lottie Thomas
Camp Mills Rebuilt Portrayed In The Fighting 69th Film
Warner Bros recreated Camp Mills barracks and administration buildings at a Hollywood studio for the World War drama The Fighting 69th. The film stars James Cagney Pat O'Brien and George Brent and shows at the Rialto Theatre Kerrville on Sunday and Monday February 25 and 26.
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Camp Mills
Long Island
Hollywood
Warner Bros. Studio
New York
James Cagney
Pat O’brien
George Brent
Rialto Theatre
Kerrville
Local branch resolutions urge self help and commodity aid
The text records resolutions urging each local branch to adopt a community self help project and to recommend a graduated allotment for basic commodities covered by the program.
Fire destroys Claud's Cafe in Harper from faulty flue
Claud Sageser reports a kerosene fire in a damp Saturday snow set a blaze that consumed Claud's Cafe entirely and caused partial heat damage to the adjacent hotel. The Fredericksburg Fire Department responded but local bucket brigades helped keep the blaze under control before arrival.
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Claud
Harper
Claud Sageser
Sageser
Mr. Sageser
Fredericksburg
Mass Schedule and Evening Activities At Local Church
A Sunday mass is at 10 o clock with 830 mass on the third Sunday and greater feasts. Sunday School and all Societies meet after the 10 o clock mass. Stations of the Cross are on Friday nights at 745. The Discussion club meets after 130 service next Sunday to discuss Indulgences led by Dr Leo F Klein with 2000 feet of moving government WWI pictures. Ex service men are invited.
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Stations of the Cross
Leo F. Klein
U. S
First Baptist Church announces service schedule with visitors
The Friendly Church invites all to Sunday School at 10 a.m. Morning services at 11 a.m. and Evening worship at 7 p.m. Rev Willis J. Ray and Dr T C Gardner will attend the morning service. Frank Nixon is the pastor and members are urged to attend.
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Willis J. Ray
T. C. Gardner
Dallas
B. T.U
Frank Nixon
Sarper Methodist Church Sunday Schedule
Sunday school at 2 00 p m each Sunday with preaching at 3 00 p m on the second third and fourth Sundays. Epworth League and singing follow on Sunday nights at 6 45 p m each second third and fourth week.
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Epworth League
Lutheran Church Service Times
Walter C. Prebat serves as pastor with Sunday School and Bible class at 10 a m. Divine worship follows at 11 a m English on the first Sunday and German on the second. Visitors invited to worship and work with us.
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Geo. W. Winningham
Kneese
Ottmers
Mr. Nesbitt
W. L. Sigler
Fredericksburg Fair Grounds
Gillespie Co
Erwin Crenwelge
Cherry Spring
Hubert Nixon
Walter Fuhrman
Otto Henke
Roland Bonn
Victor Eckhardt
Clemens Kneese
E. L. Woerner
Woerner Warehouse
Ed Stein
Fredericksburg National Bank
Ernst Lochte
Lochte Storage & Commission Co
Fred Koennecke
Willie Meler
W. J. Mosel
Farmers’ League
St. Anthony Parish
Theo. Oehles
Alois Gitter
Hugo Jung
Fayetteville
Jacob Fritz
Anton Lange
L. C. Jung
Theo Ochler
Joe Heinemann
Felix Maurer
F. P. Wahrmund
Wm. Neffendorf
G. R. Smith
Mr. Smith
The
League
Congress
Bilbo
AAA
Farpri Ee
Shiloh
Harper Herald
Fidmes
Harper Hotel
First Baptist Church
the Friendly Church
Sarper Methodist Churc
Bhelby Ed
Mr. and
Soces
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