Red Cross Plans Big County War Relief Drive
Gillespie County Red Cross War Relief committee perfecting plans for a county drive to raise 6400 dollars. A central office is set in the Schneider Building with Rev. I O Donaldson in charge. The three day drive will reach every citizen, donations from individuals only, not firms or organizations.
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Red Cross War Relief Committee
Gillespe County
Red Cross
Gillespie County
Chamber of Commerce
Schneider
I. O. Donaldson
Christmas Day Family Gathering at Whitewood Home
A large Christmas gathering at Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Whitewood’s home included 39 attendees. After a tree and gifts, a buffet-style meal of turkey, dressing, salad, and ham was shared among relatives and friends, including A. C. Wendel, Fred Whitewood, Nabers family, Kinsey family, Harper family, Tarr family, Jones family, Hart family, 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
Patsy Gamel and Felix Metzger Wed on Christmas Eve
Miss Patsy Gamel and Felix Metzger were united in marriage Christmas Eve night at Fredericksburg. Gamel is the youngest daughter of Mrs. Herbert Gamel, Metzger is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Metzger of Harper. They will reside in Harper where Metzger is employed.
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Patsy Gamel
Felix Metzger
Fredericksburg
Miss Gamel
Herbert Gamel
Mr. Metzger
Alvin Metzger
Harper
Josie Burrow Weds Robert Cravey 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 Dec 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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Burrow
Josie
Robert Cravey
Welfare
Texas
Bruns
Alton Ottmers
Wehmeyer
Faubian and Wehmeyer Wed in San Antonio Union
Ben Faubian and Mrs Geertrude Wehmeyer united in marriage in San Antonio on Friday evening Attendants were Mr and Mrs Oscar Stein After a brief honeymoon in the Rio Grande valley the couple returned to Fredericksburg to reside Faubian is business partner of Hill Country Implement Co Friends extend best wishes for a bright future.
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Ben Faubian
Geertrude Wehmeyer
San Antonio
Oscar Stein
Rio Grande Valley
Fredericksburg
Faubian
Hill Country Implement Co
For Sale 1940 Plymouth Sedan In Black
Low mileage 1940 Plymouth sedan with good tires and tubes. Paint looks new and black. Offered by Eoening Motor Sales in Fredericksburg Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eoening Motor Sales
Fredericksburg
Texas
Christmas Dinner Guests Visit Rogers Family Circa
Christmas day guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Rogers included Bob and Patricia Rogers and their son Bobbie from Avalde, Pat Rogers and son Wayne, Royce Buster of Junction, Roy Deaton of Sanderson, Patricia and Charles Allen and their sons Tody and Phil, Mammie Patten, Charlie Peril and son, L. H. Harper, Doug Las Duderstadt family, and Roland Taylor with his young daughter from New Mexico visiting relatives over the holidays.
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Charlie Peril
L. H. Harper
Douglas Duderstadt
Roland Taylor
New Mexico
Roy Deaton of
Sanderson
Harper
Mrs. Deaton
J. J. Rogers
Gillespie County Citizens Urged to Support War Relief Drive
A 1940s era appeal urges Gillespie County residents to back the Red Cross War Relief campaign with time and money. It emphasizes civilian support for bombed homes, injured soldiers, and evacuees, calling for liberal contributions and active participation beyond lip service.
Read This Now Humble Ode To The Old Year And New Year
Poem asks readers to honor the Old Year and welcome the New Year with prayers for peace and virtue. It praises friendships, goodwill, and daily kindness, ending with a pledge to treat others as we wish to be treated in the coming year.
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Marth
Alonzo Benn
Treasury Orders Selling of Bonds to Fund War Effort
The Treasury Department announces a national drive starting January 10 to sell defense savings bonds to all 35 000 000 income earners. A volunteer organization will canvass households door to door to secure pledges with 35 000 000 pledge cards printed. Secretary Morgenthau says bonds are a real investment not a token gift and urges avoiding over buy. No final sales goal is set as surplus spending power grows with higher wages and goods shortages.
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Same
Defense
Treasury Department
of the Treasury
Morgenthau
Salvage All Waste Campaign Targets War Effort
The OPM urges a nationwide salvage for victory drive collecting waste paper rags cardboard and scrap metals including aluminum copper and tin from homes shops farms and dumps. Local committees will organize scrap collection while Boy Scouts of America already gather thousands of tons of junk and prices paid are said to be high.
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America
OPM
Boy Scouts of America
Helping in the War Effort
An editorial stresses total war requires civilian cooperation on the home front to defeat the axis powers. It cites British and Russian experience and urges Americans to match their unity and purpose to accelerate victory.
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United States
Citi
War Relief Campaign Urges Citizen Support
The Red Cross War Relief appeal calls on citizens to contribute for soldiers and sailors and the nation's future. Alfred Cameron Ivans Donaldson Arthur Stehling Emil Wahrmund Alfred Petech serve as chairman and organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Cameron Ivans
Donaldson
Arthur Stehling
Emil Wahrmund
Alfred Petech
Red Cross War Relief
Houston Flower Show Plans For March Eight At Sam Houston Coliseum
The Houston Flower Show, March 18 to 26 at Sam Houston Coliseum, aims to surpass prior national shows with top quality gardens and exhibits. C E Wademan pledges strong financial support and broad civic cooperation. Tickets go on sale after Jan 1 with reduced advance pricing for organizations selling tickets.
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Houston
Southwest
Sam Houston Coliseum
C. E. Wademan
Wademan
Wadman
Houston Flower Show Association
C. 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 daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Moellendorf and John Molder from Mississippi were married Tuesday December 23 1941 by Rev Probst at the parsonage in Kerrville. They reside with her parents for a time and wish each other 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 at Evening Motor Sales
Ford sedan from 1932 with fair tires and good paint offered cheap by Evening Motor Sales in Fredericksburg Texas. Mr and Mrs P F Jones with Ruth Fred and Jack Jones visited Mr and Mrs Willie Pape and children for Christmas Eve.
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Fredericksburg
Texas
P. F. Jones
Ruth
Fred
Jack Jones
Willie Pape
Citizens urged to join war effort with sacrifices
Grit emphasizes national duty and civilian defense as citizens may face repeated sacrifices. Messages urge buying defense bonds and stamps, supporting the Red Cross war chest, and adapting routines to sustain morale and wartime effort.
Parish Mass Timings and Church Gatherings Notice
Sunday Mass at 10:00 a m with 8:30 a m extra on third Sundays and major feasts Weekday bell at 7:45 Mass follows Visitors invited Parish Societies meet after the 10:00 a m Mass Sunday School after the 10:00 a m Mass Discussion Club on the 2nd and 4th Sundays at 1:30 or 2:00 High Mass and sermon at midnight Dec 24 Holy Communion at 8:30 a m Christmas Day High Mass at 10:00 a m All are welcome to attend any service or meeting.
First Baptist Church Weekly Schedule
The Friendly Church invites: Sunday school at 10 a.m. with Rev. T. H. Alcorn. morning service at 11. evening service at 7 15. W M A meets Monday at 3 p.m. Prayer and teachers meeting Wednesday at 7 15 p.m. G A and R A meet Friday at 7 15 p.m.
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First Baptist Church
the Friendly Church
Rev
T. H. Alcorn
Luther Church announces Sunday services and events
Walter C. Probst is pastor. Sunday School on the first and eighth Sunday at 9 30 a m English Service on the first and fifth Sunday at 11 00 a m German Service on the second Sunday at 4 00 p m German Service on the third Sunday at 11 00 a m Luther League meets on the second Sunday at 7 30 p m Women’s Missionary Society meets on the third Wednesday at 2 00 p m A cordial welcome.
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Luther League
Women’s Missionary Society
Civilian Defense Training Rules for San Antonio Volunteers
Regions map out minimum training hours for civilian defense groups including Staff Corps Messengers Drivers Auxiliaries Firemen Rescue Squads Auxiliary Police Bomb Squads and other units. Requirements cover First Aid Fire Defense Gas Defense General Course and Drill with totals ranging from 7 to 80 hours plus future technical subjects and ongoing training stated as essential before earning arm band insignia. Local councils receive bulletins on Air Raid Wardens while medical aids and nurse aides training will be announced later.
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R.E. Smith
Defene Drees
Mr. Smith
A. Staff Corps
Emergency Food and Housing Corps
Methodist Church Notice in Local Colophon
Rev J H Meredith pastor announces church school at 10 am morning preaching at 11 am Young People's Fellowship at 3 pm preaching at 7 30 pm Women s Society of Christian Service meets every third Sunday at 2 30 pm and at a member home on first Wednesday afternoon
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Young People’s Fellowship
Women's Society of Christian Service
Defense Savings Bonds and Stamps Availability
Q and A explain there is no fixed purchase amount in the payroll allotment plan. Participation is voluntary and workers may quit anytime. Defense Savings Stamps are sold at post offices banks savings and loan associations many stores and retail outlets with signage.
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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 at Eoening Motor Sales
Classic 1938 Ford Tudor Sedan with 60 HP radio offered by Eoening Motor Sales in Fredericks. Buy now to own a vintage car with period appeal and ready for display or use.
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Eoening Motor Sales
Fredericksburg Texas
Scarborough Family Visits Durante Holidays
Mr. and Mrs. Ira Scarborough and daughter of Quemado visited their mother Mrs. Teresa Tobin along with Mr. and Mrs. Roy Roberts 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
Gates Valco Belts Now Available for Cars and Home Appliances
W. A. Kaiser Service Station announces a complete line of Gates Valco belts including fan belts for all cars and belts for washing machines and refrigerators.
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W. A. Kaiser
Kinsey Family Guests Over Christmas With White Family
Mr. and Mrs. Anderson Kinsey and their two children of Leakey spent Christmas as guests of Mrs. Kinsey’s parents Mr. and Mrs. J. S. White in a family observance at their home.
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Mrs. Anderson Kinsey
Leakey
Mrs. Kinsey
J. S. Whitewood
Sylvester-Oehler Family Visit Over Christmas
Mr and Mrs J E Sylvester and their son and Mr and Mrs Carl Oehler and their small son visited relatives at Abilene during Christmas.
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J. E. Sylvester
Carl Oehler
Small Son
Abilene
Visitors at Stevens home include Hardin Ward
Rev. and Mrs. Jimmie Hardin and Miss Marjorie Ward were visitors in the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Stevens Tuesday.
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Jimmie Hardin
Marjorie Ward
J. C. Stevens
For Sale 1929 Ford Model A Coupe
Classified notice lists a 1929 Ford Model A Coupe for sale by Bowning Motor Sales in Fredericksburg Texas. The fragment also mentions holiday visits by Roy Deaton of Sanderson to Harper and by Felix Feuge of Fredericksburg to Harper, plus R J Gamel and families visiting Barksdale relatives.
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Bowning Motor Sales
Fredericksburg
Texas
Fort Sam Houston Scout Spends Christmas With Family
Erato Hopf of Fort Sam Houston spent Christmas with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Hopf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erato Hopf
Fort Sam Houston
Mrs. Oliver Hopf
Roosevelt Proclaims January 1 as Day of Prayer
President Franklin D. Roosevelt designates New Year's Day as a day of prayer for the American people. The proclamation urges courage and resolve to win the world struggle and preserve liberty and peace, calling on all to seek forgiveness and endure sacrifices in defense of freedom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pres. Roosevelt
Washington
Roosevelt
United States OF America
Grater Aval
Franklin D. Roosvelt
United States
Amelia
Lockers Inc Plans Two Day Opening Demonstrations
The Hill Country cold storage plant Lockers Inc announces a two day opening demonstration on Monday and Tuesday January 12 and 13 with A M College Extension Service staff. Roy W Snyder and Grace I Neeley of A M College will demonstrate butchering and food preparation with a hog cow and lamb butchered on Monday afternoon inviting farmers and ranchers to attend.
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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 ordered two bushels of hybrid corn to be distributed to 4-H Club boys in the county. Farmers wanting seed should see Mr. Grote.
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Henry F. Grote
Mr. Grote
Cotton Ginned in County to December Eighteen
County official reports 488 bales of cotton ginned by December 18 with a yearly total of 755 for 1940. A 1941 Plymouth four door sedan is for sale in good condition. Several local visitors and prices for nursery stock are noted with contact request.
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Robert C. Walter
Waste Paper Drive Aids Nation Defense
The Young People's Club of St. Anthony's Catholic Church asks residents to save magazines cardboard boxes clean paper newspapers and other paper for a national defense effort. When enough is collected call Elgin Esquelle Fritz Baumann Bobbie Kaiser Pete Kramer or Rev. A Gitterovo to arrange pickup.
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Young People’s Club
St. Anthony's Catholic Church
Elgin Esquelle
Fritz Baumann
Bobbie Kaiser
Pete Kramer
A. Gitterovo
Birthday Dinner Honoring Local Ladies at Brown Home
Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Brown hosted a Sunday dinner honoring Mrs. W. O. Brown Miss Madge Romell Whitewood and Donna Bette Whitworth for birthday anniversaries. About 50 guests attended including several out of town visitors. A turkey dinner with all the trimmings was served.
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W. A. Brown
W. O. Brown
Madge Romell Whitewood
Donna Bette Whitworth
For Sale 1937 Buick Four Door Sedan in Fredericksburg
FOR SALE 1937 Buick 4 door sedan with new paint and extra good tires. Includes life guard tubes, radio and heater. Evening Motor Sales Fredericksburg Texas. Also notes visits by several families from Hunt Canadian and local residents. Christmas day birthday anniversary celebration hosted by Arthur Baumann with Fritz's birth date observed by 26 guests.
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Fredericksburg
Texas
Arthur Baumann
Fritz
Prayer for Peace At St Anthony's Church Harper Texas
A Catholic prayer pleading for end to wars and global discord is read at St Anthony's Church in Harper Texas. The plea asks for divine guidance, reconciliation among nations, and protection through spiritual mercy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter
St. Anthony's Church
Harper, Texas
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By Arthur C, Esensee
Metzger
Japan
Hitler
Wake Island
American Red Cross
Memoriam
Treasury
Molder - Moellendorf
Chucha
Walter C. Probst
U. S. Office of Cov
Ian Defense
Levi Simms
Arizona
Wallace Brown
Felix Feuge
Mrs
R. J. Gamel
Mrs. Gamel
Barksdale
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Evening Motor Sales
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
Hunt
M. H. Smith
R. A. Smith
Billy Wehos
Canadian
J. F. Wedekind
Catholic Information
Jesus
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