Pension push by Hardin twins eyed for Limestone ounty
Geo W Winningham questions the Hardin twins who aim to fund a pension group using $2 per member, promoting $80 monthly pensions for seniors. He compares oil taxes in Louisiana and Texas, argues against broad pensions, and urges fiscal reform to reduce delinquent taxes before new levies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardin Twins
Limestoneounty
Texas
Case
Senate
Salvation Army
Red Cross
Louisiana
Oklahoma
San Angelo to Host Eight Annual Fat Stock Show and Rodeo
San Angelo announces its eighth annual Fat Stock Show and Rodeo March 4 to 8 1989 with over 8000 in premiums and trophies. The event features stock from Worlds Champion Rodeo Corp led by Everett Colburn and Culberson Deal. A new barn at the Fairgrounds expands exhibit space as judges from national reputations prepare for West Texas sheep and cattle displays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Angelo
Tex
Champion Rodeo Corp
Madison Square Garden
New York City
Boston
Everett Colburn
Culberson
West Texas
Deal
Fairgrounds
John P. Lee
Abe Mayer
H. F E. McCulloch
B.C.D
W. S. Marshall
J. Willis Johnson
D. T. Jones
Arthur Broome
W. D. Taylor
Foster Rust
E. E. Young
Annual Meeting of Fredericksburg Mutual Aid Fund
The Fredericksburg Mutual Aid Fund Association invites members to its annual meeting at the courthouse Saturday night January 14 at 7 30. Directors for the ensuing year are elected and the year’s business report is reviewed. An amendment to levy a reserve fund will be considered. Members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg
Annual Shareholders Meeting at Fred ericksburg S&L Assn
Secretary treasurer Fred Mathisen announces the annual shareholders meeting of Fred ericksburg Federal Savings and Loan Assn. will be held at the Palace Theatre Building at 2 p m on Wednesday January 18 1939. All shareholders are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Mathisen
The
Fredericksburg Federal Savings & Loan Assn
Palace Theatre
Rains Bring Moisture to Hill Country Farms
The Hill Country received timely rains on Sunday and Wednesday totaling nearly three inches, soaking the ground and boosting moisture for the coming crop. Stock, including cattle, sheep, and goats, wintered well despite frost, and grass growth is expected to begin sooner. Local weather observer Alfred Neffendorf reported precipitation amounts for the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Alfred Neffendorf
Serious Auto Crash Leaves Fredericksburg Youth Gravely Injured
Hilmar Crenwelge son of Otto and Mrs. Crenwelge of Fredericksburg was severely hurt in a January 2 crash near Baton Rouge Louisiana. He sustained six broken ribs a broken collar bone a broken shoulder facial bruises and the loss of his left arm following a collision with another car. The other two occupants were only slightly injured and the car was demolished. He was recovering well at the time of writing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilmar C. Crenwelge
Otto Crenwelge
Fredericksburg
Baton Rouge
Louisiana
Crenwelge
Hilmar
Mrs Kurt Keidel Hurt In Auto Crash On Main Street
Mrs Kurt Keidel sustained serious injuries after being struck by a delivery truck while crossing Main Street near Henke's Downtown Meat Market at about 6 30 p m. She was taken to Keidel Hospital in unconscious condition, later improving. the truck driver Chester Langerhans of Quality Cash Grocery caused brain concussion a broken right leg a shattered elbow and body bruises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kurt Keidel
Main Street
Stonewall 4-H Club Discusses Early Spring Planting
Stonewall 4-H members met January 5 at sponsor Mrs. Herbert Haas home with agent Miss Cornelia Faye Stewart. Stewart demonstrated hotbeds and frame gardens designed to yield fresh vegetables year round. Members named include Lesa Wein, Lorine Hahne, Isabel Heep, and Lucille Immel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelia Faye Stewart
Gillespie Co
Stonewall 4-H Club
Herbert Haas
Misa Stewart
Pola
Lesa Clara Wein
Ane
Lorine Loreen Hahne
Isabel Heep
Jeapee
Rots
Kee Ernie Been Mman
Lucille Immel
Evelyn Wein
W. O. W. Install Officers
The F F A boys and their teacher Prof Keith entertained with a wiener roast Tuesday night. Their girl friends and Mr and Mrs Dean Hopf were guests. Wieners buns cocoa and marshmallows were served. Everyone reported a good time and hoped the boys would entertain again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof
Keith
Dean Hopf
Freeman Green Birthday Dance Entertained Guests
Mr and Mrs Freeman Green of the James River ranch hosted an all night dance Saturday January 7 in honor of Mr Green s birthday anniversary A large crowd attended enjoying music old time square dances with sandwiches cake coffee and cold drinks offered
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Freeman Green
James River Ranch
Mr. Green
Mrs. Green
National Commander of American Legion to Visit Texas
Stephen F Chadwig national commander of the American Legion will visit San Angelo Friday Jan 18 and San Antonio Monday Jan 16. He is to be accompanied by State Commander Chiado of Houston and others. The San Antonio meeting will be at the original Mexican Restaurant at 8 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen F. Chadwig
The
American Legion
San Angelo
San Antonio
Chadwig
Chiado
Houston
Ranch worker severely hurt by slipping axe cut
Albert Schnerr sustained a serious injury to his right foot when an axe while he was chopping oak on his ranch slipped from his grip and cut through his boot and bone. He received treatment at a local hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Schnerr
Mr. Schnerr
Arm Injury Ends Two-Year Hindrance For Klein
Alfons Klein of Morris Ranch tore a ligament in his left arm last Thursday in an accident. He was rushed to a Fred hospital for surgical treatment. doctors say the arm is badly damaged and he will not be able to use his hands for about two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfons Klein
Morris Ranch
Klein
Fred
Local Tax Vote Appeals for Fiscal Clarity
In a civics plea a speaker argues voters may approve levies to fund services but warns spending plans require prudent oversight and clear authorization. The message calls for restraint and accountability among lawmakers and a reduction in political rhetoric.
Harper Visit Delights Suengers Nabers and Family
Mr and Mrs H Suenger and their daughter Myra Heth with Mrs Fred Nabers of Kerrville visited friends in Harper on Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Suenger
Myra Heth
Fred Nabers
Kerrville
Harper
Parker Family Outing Highlighted in Town Saturday
Mr and Mrs A B Parker and their daughter Dorothy were seen shopping in town Saturday in a brief social note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker
Dorothy
Mr and Mrs Ernst Kneses Visit Kerrville Last Week
Mr and Mrs Ernst Kneses traveled to Kerrville last week for an unspecified purpose. The brief item notes their trip and local interest in their movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernst Kneses
Kerrvilly
Obituary of Johann Klaehn with family survivors
Johann Klaehn born August 16 1866 in Blievenndorf Germany died January 5 1939 aged 72. He came to America in 1891 and married Mary Filter on November 1 1908 at Frederickaburg. Surviving children include Martha Louise Erna Bertha Meta Carl Willie Adolf and John Klaehn Jr with eleven grandchildren among survivors. Three sons died in infancy. His widow is the surviving spouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johann Klaehn
Blievenndorf
Germany
America
Frederickaburg
Mary Filter
Martha
Henry Bernhard
Louise
Mra
Alfons Lang
Erna
Walter Its
Bertha
Meta
Carl
Willie
Adolf
John Kalehn
Church Notices for Sunday Services and Meetings
Church notice lists H. H. Fairchild as Sunday School superintendent and Claude Sageser as Baptist Training Union director. Schedule includes Sunday School 10:00 a.m. and preaching 11:00 a.m. Baptist Training Union 7:15 p.m. preaching 8:00 p.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday 3:00 p.m. W M U Friday 3:00 p.m. W M S 3–4 p.m. All welcome at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Fairchild
Claude Sageser
Baptist Training Union
Presbyterian Church Sunday Services and Sunday School
Presbyterian Church holds services every first and third Sunday at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Sunday School meets each Sunday at 10 a.m. Rev. David Johnson is pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Presbyterian Church
David Johnson
Harper Methodist Church Service Schedule
Preaching occurs on the second, third, and fourth Sundays. Sunday School takes place every Sunday at 3 p.m.
Sunday Mass Schedule and Parish Meetings Notes
Catholic church events list mass Sundays at 10 o clock with 8 30 and 10 o clock slots on the 8rd Sunday of each month and all Holy Days of Obligation and major feasts. Sunday school follows the 10 o clock mass and all Society meetings occur after the 10 o clock service.
Lindbergh Book Rejected by Hyde Park Library Club
Mrs Charles A Lindberghs new book Listen the Wind was dropped from the Hyde Park Library Club purchase list due to the publicity around the Lindberghs. J Edwin Russell, club spokesman and American Legion commander, objected and refused to participate in any operation yielding royalties to the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Hyde Park
N. Y
Charles A. Lindberg
New Hyde Park Library Club
J. Edwin Russell
Lindbergh
Russell
American Legion
Republican Club
Lost world in Venezuela reported by American Geographical Society
The American Geographical Society of New York announced proof of a lost world in Venezuela a mile high and 400 square miles in area located in the Aupanteupi high tableland within 100 miles of Mount Roraima near the source of inspiration for Conan Doyle's Lost World.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Venezuela
American Geographical Society of New York
Aupanteupi
Mount Roraima
A. Conan Doyle
Funeral services led by Rev Theo Haag with Beckmann quartet
The funeral was held Saturday afternoon with Rev. Theo M Haag officiating and Beckmann's quartet providing music. Interment followed in the city cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theo. M. Haag
Beckmann
F F A Boys Install Woodmen Officers Sunday
The local camp Woodmen of the World will install officers for the coming year Sunday at 3 pm at the Methodist church. Junction WO W camp members will officiate and Dallas District Manager Simms will attend. Officers include Roy Roberts and C W Barrett among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodmen of the World
Methodist Church
Junction
W O. W
Simms
Dallas
Roy Roberts
C. W. Barrett
H. B. Roberts
Fred Wedekind
W. A. Cottle
W. H. Stevens
Fred Bierschwab
J. B. Birt
P. F. Jones
Sons Of Herman Install Officers
Two local lodges of Sons of Herman held a regular monthly meeting in joint session with Chas. F. Kiehne presiding. New officers include Mrs. Wm. Grinke as president and Wm. Dietel as president of the brother lodge, with several other officers named and a social hour following with beer and sandwiches. About fifty members attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sons of Herman
Chas. F. Kiehne
Wm. Grinke
Walter Kolmeier
Viola Schaefer
Wm. Dietel
Chas. Kallenberg
A. H. Kneese
August J. Fritz Dies. Deg e 1801 Birth in Gillespie County
August J. Fritz born 1801 in Gillespie County to Mr and Mrs J William Fritz died January 6 1089 at age. Clare Mrs Jung Antonio and asi Fritz Fredericksurg noted. Arthur Schaetter led funeral arrangements with Rev Wolf officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August J. Frits
Dege
Gillespie County
J. William Frits
Ageric Clare
Jung
Antonio
Asi Frits
Fredericksurg
Arthur Schaetter
Wolf
Christmas in the War Years Across Europe and Texas
An overview noting continued Christmas observances in Nazi Germany and Allied zones, contrasted with restrictive Nazi measures. It also reviews the Musica case, calls for enforcement of laws, and highlights Texas farm mechanization growing rapidly from 1930 to 1938, displacing 60,000 farm families and leaving 76,000 unemployed on WPA rolls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shere
C. Horace Hamilton
Texas A. and
M. College
Texas
South
Southwest
Missouri
Kentucky
Harges
Panhandle
Plains Country
Blacklands
Hamilton
WPA
San Antonio Evening News
Three Women Shopped at Harper Market Last Week
Mrs Shorty Hogan Mrs Free man Green and Mrs Bennie Kuer ner of the James River ranch were seen shopping in Harper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shorty Hogan
Freeman Green
Bennie Kuerner
James River Ranch
Harper
Kerr Couple Visits Harper on Monday
Mr. and Mrs. J. Koon of Kerr visited Harper on Monday, staying briefly as guests.
Funeral rites at Mr. Mary’s church Saturday morning
Funeral services conducted at Mr Mary s church on Saturday morning with the American Legion escorting the body to the grave. Interment followed at the local Catholic cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Mary's Church
The
American Legion
Wsave
Harper Home Demonstration Club Meeting Report
The Harper Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. S. S. Stewart's home on January 9, 1989. Members agreed each person should set her own goals for the year with varied needs acknowledged. The group filled out Year Banks and discussed plans for the next month. Attendees included Mrs. S. S. Stewart, Mesdames Rete Radige, Johnnie Bier Schnwale, Floyd Boatright, Miss Cornelia Faye Stewart, Mattie Rogers, little Goeraldine Junior Lydia Faye Bier Schnab, and Messrs. Jasper Gibson and S. S. Stewart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper Home
S. S. Stewart
Cornelia Faye Stewart
Mesdames Rete Radhge
Johnnie Bierschwale
Floyd Boatright
Mattie Rogers
Little Goeraldine
Junior
Lydia Faye
Bierschwab
Jasper Gibson
S. S .Stewart
Dickie and the Pope Infers Papal Infallibility
A narrator compares his seven year old nephew Dickie steering a Buick to the Catholic Church teaching of Papal Infallibility. The piece argues the Pope, guided by the Holy Ghost, cannot err in matters of faith or morals, citing the continuity from Peter to Pius XI and asserting the doctrine is clear and essential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickie
Church of Christ
Peter
Pius
Ballet Russe To Tour San Antonio January 17
The Greater Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo brings Coppelia and La Galle Parisienne to the San Antonio Auditorium on January 17 as part of a cross country tour lasting three months. Alexandra Danilova and Leonide Massine headline with nine hampers of costumes and a full orchestra accompanying the production. Tickets are on sale at the Auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Metropolitan Opera House
Chicago
Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo
Southwest
San Antonio Auditorium
San Antonio
Coppelia
la Galle Parisienne
Municipal Auditorium
Galaxy of Dancing Stars
Alexandra Danilova
Anna Pavlova
Leonide Massine
Galle Parisienne
Paris
Ballet Russe
Effrem Kurtz
Friends of Music
Tigketa
Whitewood Couple Attend San Antonio Visit
Mr and Mrs J S Whitewood traveled to San Antonio on Saturday. Mrs Whitewood remained for medical treatment. Mrs George Allen and her father Bobby Jeannette were also mentioned in the brief note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Whitewood
San Antonio
George Allen Oe and Lather
Bobby Jeannette Ren Thureday
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Geo. W. Winningham
legisla@re
Mutual Aid Fund Association
Court House
uUurKgs
Stonewall Girls
Agent
Home, Sweet Home
Henna Hannat
Am. Legion
Congress
House
William B. Bankhead
First Baptist Church
the Friendly Church
R. G. Harthcock
Presbyterian Church
Harper Methodist Church
F. F. A. Boys
Herman
Washington
Col
KF. Co. Harrington
Harry Hopkins
Secretary of Commerce
Fritz
Nazi Germany
Christ's Own
Bethlehem
Christian Services
Denver
Herod
Jesus
Connecticut
Musien
Pnan
J. &. Koon of
Kerr
Harper Mony
Harper Home Demonstration Club
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