Gillespie County Men Face January Draft Call
Ten Gillespie County youths listed as Class 1A must report to the local Draft Board on Tuesday January 14 for selective service military training. Those volunteering are preferred. the rest of the January quota will come from the next eligible registration list.
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Gillespie County
Gillespie County Draft Board
Raymond Wuest
Marvin Steitle
Edwin Schuman
Werner Neffendorf
Charles Moss
Herman Kunz
Fort Sam Houston
San Antonio
The Home as a Path to Civilization and Faith
A sermon-like meditation extols the Christian home as the foundation of civilization guiding family life toward God. It emphasizes marriage, parenting, and Sabbath devotion as essential, contrasting home virtue with societal institutions and worldly distractions.
Gillespie County extension highlights 1940 report
County agents annual report notes terrace construction by county machinery protecting 4000 acres, 80 days in 4H work, calves lambs pigs and capons raised for show, 66 boys transported to San Antonio show, future 41 show stock on feed, and cooperation of Chamber of Commerce Fair Association and local newspapers.
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Gillespie County
Fredericksburg
Commissioners Court
Common Sense on War Invasion Risks Warns Against US Involvement
Admiral H E Yarnell argues the United States faces little danger of invasion even in a war with Germany or Japan. He says naval forces would handle any fighting and troops abroad are unnecessary. The article notes broad public agreement with staying out of war and questions attack likelihood even if England falls.
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Germany
Japan
H. E. Yarnell
England
Grmany
Dies Defends Un American Activities Probe Turning Point
Representative Martin Dies delivers a nation wide radio address praising the congressional committee on un American activities. He warns lapse after January 3 would threaten national defense and claims the threat lies at home from Communists and Nazis. He cites exposed groups, embezzlement cases, espionage prosecutions and the transfer of alien plotter names to federal investigators. He urges continued funding and defends the committee against political opposition.
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Martin
House Committee
Congress
Congressional
American League For Peace and Democracy
American Youth Congress
Fritz Kuhn
Earl, Browder
Workers’ Alliance
Nicholas Dozenberg
FBI
Dies
Washington
Fragmentary San Antonio Holiday Tie Involving Cottle Christmas
Partial OCR text mentions Cottle and Christmas day in San Antonio with their grandmother Mys. J. E. Cog- leaving the rest unread.
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Cottle
San Antonio
J. E. Cog
Rey and Oliver Reb Release at 1.2 Weiss
Rey and Oliver Reb release at 1.2 weight class in a local event. The match showcased mixed results with both competitors displaying potential in a tense bout.
Church Notices Times for Mass and Meetings
Divine worship Mass at 10 o clock every Sunday and Holy days. Early Mass at 8 30 on the third Sunday and all Holy days. Weekday bell at 7 30 a m Mass at 7 45 a m. The Discussion Club meets second and fourth Sundays at 1 30 p m.
First Baptist Church Services and Schedule 1920s
The Friendly Church led by Rev. T. H. Alcorn offers Sunday school at 10 a.m. and services at 11 a.m. and 7:15 p.m. W. M. A. meets Mondays at 3 p.m. Prayer and teachers meetings Wednesdays at 7:15 p.m. G. A. and R. A. groups meet Fridays at 7:15 p.m.
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First Baptist Church
the Friendly Church
Rev
T. H. Alcorn
Harper Methodist Church Sunday Services Schedule
Harper Methodist Church invites attendance with Sunday school at 10 each Sunday morning. First Sunday services at 3 PM, third Sunday at 11 AM, and nightly services at 7 PM. Rev. Ellis Thomas, Pastor invites all.
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Ellis Thomas
Lutheran Church Service Schedule and Welcome
Walter C. Probst, pastor, invites attendance at Sunday School on the 1st and 3rd Sundays at 10:00 a.m. English services on the 1st Sunday at 11:00 a.m. and the 4th Sunday at 7:30 p.m. German service on the 3rd Sunday at 7:30 p.m. Woman's Missionary Society meets the 3rd Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. for church activities.
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Woman's Missionary Society
Ruff Haas Wedding Ties Ruff Family to Haas Line
Friends in Fredericksburg learn of the marriage of Harry Ruff son of Mr and Mrs Henry Ruff to Miss Rosie Haas daughter of Mr and Mrs Louis Haas of San Antonio. The ceremony took place December 9 at St Johns Lutheran Church Parsonage San Antonio with attendants Mrs A A Roberts and Otto Haas. The couple will reside at 931 Hoefgen Avenue San Antonio.
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Harry Ruff
Henry Ruff
Fredericksburg
Rosie Haas
Louis Haas
San Antonio
Wolff
St. John’s Lutheran Church Parsonage
A. A. Roberts
Otto Haas
Ruff
Gillespie County
Hoefgen Avenue
FURRER KAMMI AH M Kammiah Honor Ruby Seelig Attends
Miss Lillie Kammiah and Walter Furrer wed in the parsonage on Saturday December 28 with Rev O Lindenberg officiating. Attendants were Heinrich Kammiah Jr and Ruby Seelig. The couple will reside in San Antonio with blessings from friends for a long, happy married life.
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Lillie Kammiah
Walter Furrer
O. Lindenberg
Heinrich Kammiah, Jr
Ruby Seelig
Rudolf Furrer
Comfort
Heinrich Kammiah
Fredericksburg
San Antonio
Marriage of Marvin Schaefer and Mary Grace Gerland
Marvin Schaefer son of Mr and Mrs Hugo G C Schaefer of Fredericksburg wed Mary Grace Gerland daughter of Mr and Mrs Harmon Gerland of Deanville Texas on Christmas Day. The ceremony was held at the bride's home by Rev White with a wedding dinner for close family and friends. The couple will visit Fredericksburg before settling toward future plans. Schaefer works for Allis Chalmers Manufacturing Co traveling parts of Texas Louisiana and Arkansas. Best wishes are extended for their married life.
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Marvin Schaefer
Hugo G. C. Schaefer
Fredericksburg
Mary Grace Gerland
Harmon Gerland
Deanville
Texas
White
Finn Baptist
Schaefer
Thorine Pape
Fredercksburg
Ceme
Allis-Chalmers Manufacturng Co
Texm
Louisiana
Arkansas
Four Cars Crash on Pedernales River Bridge West of Fredericksburg
Early Thursday about 3:30 a.m. four cars collided on the Pedernales river bridge on the Austin highway, east of Fredericksburg. Ernst French, a private from Ft. Sam Houston, and Milton Dickson of Johnson City led the injuries including a broken pelvis for Mrs. French and broken bones for Dickson. Jenschke, Frantzen, and Hahne groups sustained various injuries and were treated at Fredericksburg hospitals.
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Fredericksburg
Pedernales River Bridge
Austin Highway
Ernst French
U. S. Army
Ft. Sam Houston
Milton Dickson
Johnson City
French
Dickson
Jessie French
Teague
Texas
Vaughn
Josie Novian
Nash
James Jenschke
Rubin Frantzen
Frantzen
Kermit Hahne
Alvin Moldenhaver
Miss
Tillie Ahrens
Stonewall
Roosevelt Urges Unlimited War Preparations to Stay Out of War
President Roosevelt told a vast radio audience that the nation faces an emergency as serious as war. He urged ramped munitions production and continued aid to Britain, stating that only with greater ships guns and planes can the U S keep war away and Britain win. He warned against business as usual and pledged steady support despite Axis threats.
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Washington
Roosevelt
United States
Britain
Jor
Jamestown
Plymouth Rock
U. S
White House
Sarah D. Gyberg
Siag
Rusepe
Auto Accidents Cause Injuries in Albert and Stonewall Area
Friday evening a collision near the cross road to Shovel Mountain injured several youths from Albert and Stonewall. Miss Elsa Meier suffered severe injuries and tooth loss and was hospitalized in Fredericksburg. Albert Meier had gashes and bruises. other occupants escaped serious harm. Two Brooks Field cadets from San Antonio survived a wreck near Fredericksburg with multiple injuries but returned to duty the next day.
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Albert and Stonewall
Shovel Mountain
Albert
Elsa Maier
Albert Meier
Elsa Meier
Fredericksburg
Brooks Field
San Antonio
Mason Highway
J. Rodgers
R. Riley
Riley
State education leaders visit with local hosts
L A Woods state superintendent Terre Trimble and Claud Mullins deputy state superintendent were guests of Dean Hopf and enjoyed a hunt during their visit. Christmas guests at Mr and Mrs J M Stevens included Murray Stevens Elbert Stevens Marshal Stevens Mrs Ruben Bode and children and Mrs Edgar Coggeshall.
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L. A. Woods
Terre] Trimble
Claud Mullins
Austin
Dean Hopf
J. M. Stevens
Murray Stevens
Elbert Stevens
Marshal Stevens
Ruben Bode
Edgar Coggeshall
Christmas Night Visitation From Several Families
Mr and Mrs Homer Lee Stevens and Mr and Mrs Watkins Tarr with their son James visited Mrs A C Wendel and Miss Esther on Christmas night. Mr and Mrs Chet Carnes of San Antonio spent the holiday with Mrs Carnes parents Mr and Mrs Gordon Harper and family.
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Homer Lee Stevens
Watkins Tarr
James
A. C. Wendel
Esther
Chet Carnes
San Antonio
Hoot Philips Family and Robert Kensing Visit Harper
Mr and Mrs Hoot Philips and their small son with Robert Kensing were visitors in Harper Sunday.
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Oon
Rancher and daughter bag paired deer and turkey in hunt
Gillespie County story recounts Arthur Zenner and his daughter Miss Louise of White Oak who each shot game on a Saturday. Louise felled an 8 point buck and a flock of turkeys caused the father to take the shotgun and within seconds they both claimed large game, a remarkable hunter’s day.
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Gillespie County
Arthur Zenner
Louise
White Oak
Radio Post
Mr. Zenner
Rev Edgar Hubbard to begin 20th year at Denver Boulevard Presbyterian
Rev Edgar Hubbard pastor of the Denver Boulevard Presbyterian Church of San Antonio will begin his twentieth year January 1st. He and his son Ronald have preached at Harper's Presbyterian church. Hubbard is well known locally with many friends hoping for further success. Mr and Mrs Belmore Roberts and Eber Parker and sons Kenneth and Lamar were dinner guests at J. M. and Creighton Stevens last Thursday.
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Edgar Hubbard
Denver
Mrs Roy Qualls Guests of J M Stevens Family in Denver
Mrs Roy Qualls and her daughter Virginia from Denver Colorado visited the J M Stevens family and other relatives as guests last Sunday.
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Roy Qualls
Virginia
Denver
Colorado
J. M. Stevens
Local Families Visit and Say Farewell in Holiday News
Mrs Mildred Allen and two children Patsy and Charles visit J J Rogers and relatives for the holidays. Mr and Mrs M R Stewart of San Antonio attend the funeral of J J Solomon. Mrs Stewart is his granddaughter. Bob Rogers and son Bobbie spend Christmas in San Antonio with Reverend Tolbert Hoffman and kin. Elmer Roberts of Luning Nevada visits relatives.
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Mildred Allen
Patsy
Charles
J. J. Rogers
Ooe
M. R. Stewart
San Antonio
J. J. Solomon
Wee
Bob Rogers
Bobbie
Roger
Tolbert Hoffman
Elmer Roberts
Luning, Nevada
Weather Almanac Notes Local Precipitation and Visits
The report records total precipitation figures for 1940 through 1946 and an annual summary, noting Gillespie County average rainfall at 26 inches. It also mentions a visit by Dou Jes Delevan of San Antonio to Harper and Kerrville to seek medical care for his ill son Robert, visiting local families over the weekend.
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Gillespie County
Texas Almanac
Resurrection and life as taught in Christian scripture
The article reflects on the resurrection of the body as presented in the Bible. It cites Jesus’ statements in John and Corinthians, notes three gospel resurrections of Jairus daughter, the widow of Nain son, and Lazarus, and links these to a broader doctrine of incorruptible life after death.
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Jesus
Martha
Jairus
Naim
Lesarus
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Arthur Bierschwale
Clark
H. M. Jones
Herbert Jones
Rocksprings
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Enanes
A. J. Kinsey
Leakey
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Gerland
L Mere
Weather Report
Alfred Neffendorf
Eecommunen
Enema
Jes Delevan
P. F. Jones
Fred
Ruth
Mrs. Jones
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Apostle
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