Red Cross War Relief Plans Drive in Gillespie County
The Gillespie County Red Cross War Relief Committee outlines a countywide campaign aiming for a 6400.00 goal with a three day drive to reach every resident. A central office is set in the Schneider Building with Rev. I. C. Donaldson directing. Donations will be sought from individuals only to ensure broad participation.
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Gillespe County
Red Cross
Gillespie County
Chamber of Commerce
Schneider
Christmas Day Family Gathering at Whitewood Home
A large family gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Whitewood on Christmas Day including children grandchildren in laws and great grandchild. Afternoon supper served buffet style featured turkey dressing salad boiled ham bread pickles and cake to 39 attendees including A C Wendel Fred Nabers Nabers family Kinsey Harper Tarr Jones Hart and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Whitewood
A. C. Wendel
Fred Whitewood
Fred Nabers
Jean Donald
Oliver Hopf
Erato
A. J. Kinsey
Dale Scott
Joe Ann
L. H. Harper
Burton Brown
H. L. Stevens
Watkins Tarr
James
Jack Jones
James Hart
John S. Whitewood
Dorthy Nell
Inez
Gamel Metzger United in Marriage at Fredericksburg
Miss Patsy Gamel and Felix Metzger wed Christmas Eve at Fredericksburg. Gamel is the youngest daughter of Mrs. Herbert Gamel and Metzger is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Metzger of Harper. They will live in Harper where Metzger is employed. Friends extend best wishes for a long, happy married life.
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Patsy Gamel
Felix Metzger
Fredericksburg
Miss Gamel
Herbert Gamel
Mr. Metzger
Alvin Metzger
Harper
Cravey Burrow Couple Wed in Welfare Texas
Mr and Mrs Fred Burrow announce the marriage of their daughter Josie to Robert Cravey of Welfare Texas. The ceremony was held Saturday December 20 with Justice War Bruns officiating. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Alton Ottmers. A wedding supper followed at the bride’s parents home. The couple will reside in Welfare.
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Fred Burrow
Josie
Robert Cravey
Welfare
Texas
Bruns
Alton Ottmers
Faubian Wehmeyer Tie Knot In San Antonio
Ben Faubian and Mrs Geertrude Wehmeyer were married in San Antonio on Friday. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Oscar Stein. After a brief Rio Grande valley honeymoon they return to Fredericksburg to reside. Faubian co operates with Hill Country Implement Co and friends extend best wishes.
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Ben Faubian
Geertrude Wehmeyer
San Antonio
Oscar Stein
Rio Grande Valley
Fredericksburg
Faubian
Hill Country Implement Co
Gillespie County Patriot Pledge for War Relief Drive
A local proclamation urges every citizen to support the war effort with time and money. It highlights the Red Cross as essential, recalls Wake Island defense, and calls on Gillespie County residents to contribute generously to the upcoming War Relief Drive to aid veterans, civilians, and war-torn families.
Read This Now to Welcome the New Year
Poem by Alonzo Benn urging humility before the Old Year and prayer for peace. It praises friendship and the year ahead, vows to treat others as we wish to be treated, and to care for Mother Earth in the coming year.
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Mother Earth
Ha Sreagh
Natio Oa
Treasury urges defense bonds for all workers
The Treasury Department announced a national drive to sell defense savings bonds to 36 million regular income earners starting January 10. A volunteer canvass will seek pledges to make every pay day a bond day with 35 million pledge cards printed. Secretary Morgenthau says the goal is real investment without forcing purchases and notes bonds help absorb surplus from higher wages and limited civilian goods.
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Same
Defense
Treasury Department
Secretary of the Treasury
Morgenthau
Salvage All Waste Aims To Arm Nation In War
The Office of Production Management urges a nationwide salvage drive to collect waste paper rags cardboard scrap metals tires and rubber for wartime use. Committees will organize locally and Boy Scouts of America already gather vast quantities while prices for junk are at a multi year peak.
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America
OPM
Boy Scouts of America
Helping in the War Effort and Civilian Solidarity
The article argues that total victory hinges on civilians joining the national war effort. It cites Britain and Russia as examples of unified purpose against totalitarian powers and warns Americans to adopt the same resolve through public cooperation and shared sacrifice.
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United States
Citi
Red Cross War Relief drives citizens to support heroes
Our individual part in making this present War Relief campaign a Genuine success is urged. Every good citizen must and for the sake of soldiers and sailors and our country's future will gladly do his part. Alfred Cameron Ivan O Donaldson Arthur Stehling Emil Wahrmund Alfred Petach, chairman Red Cross War Relief.
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Alfred Cameron
Ivan O
Donaldson
Arthur Stehling
Emil Wahrmund
Alfred Petach
Red Cross War Relief
Houston Annual Flower Show Set for March Run
The Houston Annual Flower Show runs eight days from March 18 at Sam Houston Coliseum. Organizers promise a high quality ex aloft with material from growers nationwide. Tickets go on sale after Jan 1 with advance pricing 55 cents through clubs and 85 cents at the gate.
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Houston
Southwest
Sam Houston Coliseum
C.F. Wademan
Wademan
Wadman
Houston Flower Show Association
O. H. Carlisle
C. Oliver Hoopes
Harvin Moore
J. W. Weatherford
Flower Show Committee
Weatherford
Miss Annie Moellendorf and John Molder Wed in Kerrville
Miss Annie Moellendorf and John Molder were married on Tuesday December 23 1941 by Rev Probst at the parsonage Kerrville. The bride is the daughter of Henry and Mrs Moellendorf near Harper and the groom hails from Mississippi. They reside with her parents for a time and wish a happy married life.
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Annie Moellendorf
John Molder
Probst
Kerrville
Moellendorf
Henry Moellendorf
Near
Harper
Mr. Molder
Mississippi
For Sale 1932 Ford Sedan in Fredericksburg TX
For sale a 1932 Ford sedan with fair tires and good paint listed under Burning Motor Sates in Fredericksburg Texas. Mr and Mrs P F Jones Ruth Fred and Mr and Mrs Jack Jones visited Mr and Mrs Willie Pape and children on Christmas Eve.
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Evening Motor Sales
Fredericksburg
Texas
P. F. Jones
Ruth
Fred
Jack Jones
Willie Pape
Citizens urged to sacrifice for national defense morale
The piece stresses that civilians will face varied duties and sacrifices during wartime. It urges population wide efforts, from buying defense bonds and Red Cross funds to conserving fuel, delaying pleasures, and supporting sons in training, all to sustain morale.
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United States
Red Cross
Church Notices and Monthly Mass Schedule
Sunday Masses at 10:00 with an 8:30 a.m. Mass on the third Sunday and all major feasts. Weekday bell at 7:45 and Mass follows. The parish societies meet after the 10:00 Mass on their Sundays. Sunday School follows the 10:00 Mass. The Discussion Club meets on the second and fourth Sundays at 1:30 or 2:00. Visitors welcome to all services. Christmas midnight Mass with sermon and Holy Communion, Christmas Day 8:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. High Mass. Everyone invited.
First Baptist Church Schedule under Rev Alcorn
The Friendly Church led by Rev T H Alcorn lists Sunday school at 10 am with H H Fairchild as superintendent. Morning service at 11 and evening service at 7 15 pm. W M A meets Mondays at 3 pm. Prayer and teachers meeting Wednesdays at 7 15 pm. G A s and R A s Fridays at 7 15 pm.
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First Baptist Church
the Friendly Church
Rev
T. H. Alcorn
Lutheran Church Chucha Service Schedule
Walter C. Probst, pastor, announces Sunday School on the 1st and 3rd Sundays at 9:30 a.m. English service on the 1st and 5th Sundays at 11:00 a.m. German service on the 3rd Sunday at 11:00 a.m. Luther League meets 2nd Sunday at 7:30 p.m. Women’s Missionary Society gathers 3rd Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. A cordial welcome.
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Luther League
Women’s Missionary Society
Methodist Church Service Schedule and Activities
Rev J H Meredith pastors a church with school at 10 a m and morning preaching at 11 a m. Young People meet at 7 p m and Sunday service at 7 30 p m. The Women’s Society meets every third Sunday at 2 30 p m and on the first Wednesday afternoon at a member’s home.
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Young People's Fellowship
Women's Society of Christian Service
Defense Savings Stamps and Bonds Sales Details
A payroll allotment plan for Defense Savings is voluntary and allows employees to drop out anytime. Defense Savings Stamps are sold at post offices banks savings and loan associations many stores and retail outlets with signs indicating sale here.
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Defense Savings
Savings and Loan
Defense
Savings and Loan Association
United States
Washington, D. C
For Sale 1938 Ford Tudor Sedan with Radio
For sale a 1938 Ford Tudor Sedan with 60 horsepower and radio. Sold by Eoening Motor Sales in Fredericks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eoening Motor Sales
Fredericksburg Texas
Scarborough Family Visits Over Holidays
Mr and Mrs Ira Scarborough and daughter of Quemado visited their mother Mrs Teresa Tobin, Mr and Mrs Roy Roberts, and J M Scarborough Sr, and Mr and Mrs Mac Scarborough and children during the holidays.
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Ira Scarborough
Quemado
Teresa Tobin
Roy Roberts
J. M. Scarborough Sr
Mac Scarborough
Belts Supplied for Automobiles and Appliances
W. A. Kaiser Service Station announces a complete line of Gates Valco belts and a belt selection for any car plus belts for washing machines and refrigerators.
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W. A. Kaiser
Christmas Guests From Leakey Visit Kinseys
Mr and Mrs Anderson Kinsey and their two children of Leakey were Christmas guests of Mrs Kinsey's parents Mr and Mrs J S White wood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson Kinsey
Leakey
Mrs. Kinsey
J. S. Whitewood
Sylvester and Oehler Families Visit Abilene for Christmas
Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Sylvester and son and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Oehler and small son visited relatives at Abilene for Christmas.
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J. E. Sylvester
Carl] Oehler
Small Son
Abilene
Rev and Mrs Hardin Visit Stevens Home
Rev and Mrs Jimmie Hardin and Miss Marjorie Ward visited the home of Mr and Mrs J O Stevens on Tuesday.
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Jimmie Hardin
Marjorie Ward
J. O. Stevens
Civilian Defense Training Rules For Volunteers Outlined
The Eighth Region Office of Civilian Defense distributes minimum training requirements for volunteers in San Antonio. R.E. Smith explains hours across staff corps, messengers, drivers, auxiliary firemen and other units, totaling up to 12 to 42 hours plus technical subjects. Emphasis on completing minimum training before earning arm band insignia with ongoing unit training planned. Also notes future announcements on medical aids and nurse aids training.
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San Antonio
U.S
R.E. Smith
Cohan Defence
Miramuam
Alan
Mr. Smith
A. Staff Corps
I. Emergency Food and Housing Corps
For Sale 1929 Ford Model A Coupe
Classified note lists a Ford Model A coupe for sale by Boening Motor Sales in Fredericksburg Texas. The item appears in a broader OCR segment mentioning holiday visits among local residents including Roy Deaton, J J Rogers, Felix Feuge, and R J Gamel in Harper and Barksdale.
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Boening Motor
Fredericksburg
Texas
Hopf Family Spends Christmas at Fort Sam Houston
Erato Hopf of Fort Sam Houston visited parents Mr and Mrs Oliver Hopf for Christmas.
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Erato Hopf
Fort Sam Houston
Mrs. Oliver Hopf
Roosevelt designates January 1 as day of prayer
President Franklin D. Roosevelt proclaims the first day of 1942 as a national day of prayer and reflection. He urges courage and unity to resist aggression, asks for forgiveness for past shortcomings, and calls for dedication to liberty and peace amid world conflict.
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Pres. Roosevelt
Grater Aval
Franklin D. Roosvelt
United States of
Ameri
Huntie
United States of America
Washington
Lockers Inc to Hold January Open Demonstrations
Lockers Inc the Hill Country cold storage plant with 600 lockers plans a two day open demonstration on January 12 and 13 A&M College Extension Service representatives will assist Roy W Snyder and Grace I Neeley from A&M College will conduct butchering and food preparation demos on January 12 and 13 a hog cow and lamb will be butchered Monday afternoon Everyone is invited further details to appear next week
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Lockers, Inc
Hill Country
A. & M. College Extension Service
Hugo P. Mosel
Roy W. Snyder
Grace I. Neeley
A. & M. Coll Ge
Mr. Snyder
Miss Neeley
Hybrid Corn Ordered By County Agent
County Agent Henry F. Grote has ordered two bushels of hybrid corn to be distributed to 4 H Club boys in the county. Farmers wishing to obtain seed should see Mr. Grote for distribution details.
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Henry F. Grote
Mr. Grote
Cotton Ginned in County and 1940 Year Total
County cotton gin reporter notes up to December 13 the county ginned 488 bales. The year 1940 total by that date was 755 bales. Also includes sale notice for a 1941 Plymouth sedan and several local social notes including Christmas visitors and nursery offerings.
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Robert C. Walter
Our
Waste Paper Drive Urged by St Anthony’s Club
The Young People’s Club of St Anthony’s Catholic Church asks residents to save magazines, cardboard boxes, clean paper, and newspapers for national defense needs. When a sufficient amount is collected, contact Elgin Esquille, Fritz Baumann, Bobbie Kaiser, Pete Kram er, or Rev. A Critter for pickup.
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Young People’s Club
St. Anthony's Catholic Church
Elgin Esquelle
Fritz Baumann
Bobbie Kaiser
Pete Kramer
Rev. A. Critter
Birthday Dinner Honors Several Local Figures
Mr. and Mrs. W A Brown hosted a Sunday dinner for Mrs. W QO Brown Miss Madge Romell Whitewood and Donny Bette Whitworth on their birthday anniversaries. About 50 guests attended including several out of town visitors and a bountiful turkey dinner with all trimmings.
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W. A. Brown
W. QO. Brown
Madge Romell Whitewood
Donny Bette Whitworth
Baumann Family Celebrates Fritz Baumann's Birthday on Christmas
Mr and Mrs Arthur Baumann hosted a Christmas day supper honoring their son Fritz Baumann. Twenty five guests attended the event and shared in the celebration.
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Arthur Baumann
Fritz
Prayer for Peace from St Anthony's Discussion Club
Catholic writings appeal for end to war and divine mercy. The note from St Anthony's Church Harper Texas seeks Christlike guidance, meek rulers, and world harmony using devotional language and petitions for protection and peace.
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Peter
St. Anthony's Church
Harper, Texas
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Red Cross War Relief Committee
By Arthur Oesensee
Faubian — Wehmeyer
J. J. Rogers
Bob Rogers
Bobbie
Avalde
Pat Rogers
Wayne
Royce Buster
Junction
Roy Deaton
Sanderson
Patricia
Charles Allen
Alpine and Sons
Tedy
Phil
Mammie Patten
Mrs
Charlie Peril
Douglas Duderstadt
Roland Taylor
New Mexico
Japan
Hitler
Wake Island
American Red Cross
Citi Sen
Memoriam
Alonzo Benn
Treasury
Oon
Molder - Moellendorf
Chucha
Walter C. Probst
Levi Simms
Arizona
Wallace Brown
Simms
Dewey Brown
White Bluff
Mrs. Deaton
Felix Feuge
R. J. Gamel
Mrs. Gamel
Barksdale
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Max Lange
Lorenz Wendel
Arnold Wendel
Norma Wendel
Waldemar
A. A. Wendel
Pecan Belt Nursery
Route 1
Harold Frazier
Billy Brown
Dr. Teddlie and Son
Dallas
R. R. Merritt
I. J. Conn
Him
M. H. Smith
R. A. Smith
Billy Wehes
Canadian
J. F. Wedekind
Catholic Information
Jesus
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