St Marys Troop Receives Charter From Scout Executive
Vincent Hobbs of the Austin Area Council presented St. Marys Boy Scout Troop with its official charter in St Josephs hall. Father F X Wolff accepted for St Marys Parish and handed it to scoutmaster Harold Dietel who inducted eighteen boys after tenderfoot tests.
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Vincent Hobbs
Austin Area
Boy Scouts of America
St. Mary’s
St. Joseph's Hall
Mr. Hobbs
F. X. Wolff
St. Mary’s Parish
Father Wolf
Harold Dietel
Father Coleman
Gilbert Kaderli
C. J. Dooley
Mathew Pyka
Arthur Stehling
James Knopp
County Saengerfest Postponed To June 8
The County Saengerfest, moved from last Sunday due to heavy rains in the Hill Country, will be held on June 8 if conditions permit. The Arion Gemischter Chor and the chor invite all to a gala day of festivities and a renewed Saengerfest program.
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Saengerfest
Arion Gemischter Chor
Chor
Johnson Campaign To Open Saturday At Southwest Texas
San Marcos on April 30 Texas crowds are expected for Lyndon B. Johnson as he returns to his alma mater Southwest Texas State Teachers College to open his Senate campaign. The 8 PM address will be broadcast on Texas Quality and Texas State networks. Johnson, a longtime public servant, is a former congressman and Texas NYA administrator who graduated in 1930.
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San Marcos
Evans Field
Lyndon B. Johnson
Southwest Texas State Teachers College
United States Senate
Johnson
Texas Quality
Texas
Texas Nya
San Marcos College
Early New Amsterdam Beer Trade Emerges Under West India Company
Historians note that in New Netherland, later New York, beer preceded bread as a staple trade. The West India Company supplied beer before cereals could be brewed, and Peter Minuit opened the first taproom around 1623, tying colonial governance to early brewing culture.
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America
Colony of
New Netherlands
New York
West India Company
Peter Minuit
Manhattan
Lange Family Outing Spotted in Kerrville
Mr and Mrs Albert Lange and their daughters Lillian and Ruth Harper were seen shopping in Kerrville. The sighting includes the Lange family with Mrs Harper accompanying them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Lange
Lillian
Ruth Harper
Kerrville Tusay
Washington Farewell Echoes Washington Today
Excerpts from George Washingtons farewell address warn that rulers who overstep constitutional bounds invite despotism and that vigilance against foreign influence must be impartial to defend republican government. The March 1941 retreat framing parallels modern concerns.
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George Washington
Washington
Washington’s dubious democracy in wartime rhetoric
The piece argues Washington redefines democracy to mean any government opposing Hitler, citing Yugoslavia and Soviet republics as examples. It warns such labels drag the US into strange alliances as “democracy” shifts with context and officials’ aims. Humpty Dumpty analogy highlights the danger of flexible terms.
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Washington
Hitler
China
Yugoslavia
Roosevelt
Peter
M. Oumansky
OGPU
Stalin
Russia
Humpty Dumpty
America
OPAX Creates Price Office Bypassing Congress
The Office of Price Administration and Civilian Supply OPAX is established by executive decree without congressional authority. Senator Taft protests the move as illegal while the administration uses the program and the defense priorities board to extend control over economic and industrial life nationwide.
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OPAX
Office of Price Administration and Civilian Supply
Congress
Taft
OPM
Defense Priorities Board
Church Notices Early Mass Times Change May 11
Divine worship remains at 10 o clock every Sunday and on Holy Days with additional 830 Mass on the third Sunday each month. Weekdays bell rings at 730 Mass at 745. Discussion Club meets on the 2nd and 4th Sundays at 130. Beginning May 11 services start half an hour earlier with 8 and 930 or 930 only per schedule.
First Baptist Church Holds Regular Sunday Schedule
The Friendly Church led by Rev. T. H. Alcorn lists Sunday school 10 a.m. morning service 11 a.m. and evening service 7 15 p.m. Woman's Missionary Association Mondays 3 p.m. prayer and teachers' meeting Wednesdays 7 15 p.m. G A and RA Fridays 7 15 p.m. plus special readings on the first and third Sundays of each month with varying afternoon and evening services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
the Friendly Church
Rev
T. H. Alcorn
Church Service Schedule and Activities
English services on 1st Sunday at 11 a m and 2nd 4th 5th Sundays at 3 pm German service on 3rd Sunday at 11 am Sunday school on 1st and 3rd Sunday at 10 am other Sundays at 3 45 pm Luther League on 2nd Sunday at 7 30 pm Women's Missionary Society on 3rd Wednesday at 2 pm Church Workers Training Course on 3rd Sunday at 3 pm A cordial welcome to all.
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Luther League
Women's Missionary Society
Church Workers Training
County health nurse re employed after local fund drive
Gillespie County Commissioners in special session accept 1235 dollars raised by civic groups to employ the county health nurse for another year. They sponsor the project and cooperate with the State Health Department to shape the annual health program.
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Gillespie County Commissioners Court
State Health Department
San Antonio Visit by Local Business Figures
Mrs J S Whitewood L H Harper Mrs A C Wendel and daughter Miss Esther were business visitors in San Antonio on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Whitewood
L. H. Harper
A. C. Wendel
Esther
San Antonio
E. R. Brown
W. O. Brown
Helen
Fletcher Family Purchases New Oldsmobile in Houston
Mr and Mrs W E Fletcher and Bill Kaiser traveled to Houston last Friday and bought a new Oldsmobile for Mr Fletcher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Fletcher
Bill Kaiser
Houston
Mr. Fletcher
Threats to Government Control Across Industries and Labor
The text argues that under wartime rearmament programs the Administration could seize plants deemed essential to defense, dictate production, shut or run businesses, fix prices and consumer goods, control agriculture, and draft military-age men. It argues that total control requires labor and wealth conscription.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AAA
OPAX
America
Public Opinion as Policy Guide Questioned
The piece argues that Administration decision makers shape public opinion ahead of public awareness, using education and propaganda to align public sentiment with long planned foreign and domestic policies. It asserts opinion is manufactured before citizens grasp the issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
America
Gillespie County approves peanut marketing quotas in nation wide vote
Gillespie County farmers backed peanut quotas with 55 voting yes and 2 no. Texas and Oklahoma fell short of a two thirds approval though the national rate neared 90 percent. Quotas affect farms with more than one acre across 1941 to 1943, enabling loans and a diversion program while excess production faces a 3 cent per pound penalty or sale at peanut for oil prices.
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Gillespie County
Texas
Oklahoma
Selective Service Appeals Prompt Registrants to Act
Texas registrants numbered 272 005 across 351 local boards had only 527 appeals filed and a single request for adjudicators sent to the President, General J Watt Page announced. He urged timely appeals and offered guidance through local boards and advisory registrant boards to ensure rights are understood and exercised.
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Texas
Selective Service Boards of Appeal
J. Watt Page
Selective Service
General Page
Haag Sandstorm Wedding in Austin
Rev Theo M Haag united Edna Sandstorm and Victor Haag in Austin with Rev J F Chester assisting. The couple plans to live in Austin where the groom works as a pharmacist after a Carlsbad Caverns honeymoon.
Mr and Mrs Bunk Nelson Visit Relatives at Aransas Pass
Mr and Mrs Bunk Nelson of Aransas Pass spent several days with Mr and Mrs J O Stevens and other relatives.
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Bunk Nelson
Aransas Pass
J. O. Stevens
Durst Couple Relocate to Alfred Ellebracht Ranch
Mr and Mrs Homer Durst of London relocate to the Alfred Ellebracht ranch to establish a new home.
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Homer Durst
London
Alfred Ellebracht
Weekend Visit by Klein Family with Rev Gitter
Mr and Mrs Leo Klein and their small daughter spent the weekend visiting Rev Alois Gitter. The trip highlighted family ties and local church connections during a restful visit.
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Leo Klein
Alois Gitter
Visitors From Mountain Home Call On Masper
Mr and Mrs Alfred Kott of Mountain Home were visitors in Masper on Monday. They spent time with local residents and toured nearby sites before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Kott
Mountain Home
Masper
First Catholic Cemetery near Fredericksburg and its history
The article recounts the origin of the first Catholic cemetery about one mile northwest of Fredericksburg bought in 1860 by Bishop J. M. Odin for five dollars. A later site donated by Mr. and Mrs. John Becker in 1876 became the present ten acre cemetery, with about 120 burials and a wooden cross erected during Rev. H. G. Gerlach’s era. The parish may keep the cemetery in order per Rev. F. X. Wolf’s suggestion.
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J. M. Odin
Galveston
Peter Bickenbach
Fredercksburg
St. Mary’s
John Becker
J. A. Forest
San Antonio
John Rosenbach
H. G. Gerlach
St. Mary’s Parish
F. X. Wolf
St. Mary’s Church
Negro Draft Induction Planned in Texas May 19 20
General J Watt Pagehead of the Selective Service announces 600 Negro registrants will be inducted into the armed forces on May 19 and 20 as the Army's thirteenth Texas call. Negroes are assigned to all branches at reception centers reflecting their population share while Texas aims to reach its quota.
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J. Watt Page
Army
Texas
Gentral Page
Mrs. Sellers Moved Home After Hospital Stay
Mrs. Johhnie Sellers who had been in hospital was moved home Sunday and is doing nicely. Two Erato Hopf spent the weekend visiting in Austin with friends and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johhnie Sellers
Wo Erato Hopf
Austin
Dam Breaks On White Oak Creek Washes Out Farm Dam
A 110 foot dam on the White Oak Creek at the August Lott farm reportedly broke during heavy rains last Sunday washing away the structure and threatening nearby fields.
Peanut Growers Must File Worksheets for Allotments
Farmers not covered by a worksheet under the Agricultural Conservation Program must execute a worksheet and establish a peanut allotment or else sell the entire crop at the crushing price or face a 3 cent per pound penalty. Worksheets accepted at the county AAA office through May 20. Farms not completing a worksheet by March 31, 1941 lose 1941 AAA payments but may still sell peanuts tax free at loan or diversion rate.
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Agricultural Conservation Program
AAA
Miscellaneous Shower For Mrs. Ogle
Miss Amanda Markwort entertained with a miscellaneous shower Wednesday evening at her parents home honoring Mrs. Welburn Ogle. The honoree before her marriage was Miss Mary Whetstone, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dee Whetstone. Refreshments of cake and lemonade were served to several guests. The honoree received many useful gifts.
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Amanda Markwort
Welburn Ogle
Mary Whetstone
Dee Whetstone
Louisiana Visitors Stop in for Short Midwest Visit
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Pierce of Louisiana visited Wednesday with Mr. and Mrs. Tommie Harlan and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Tarr. Mrs. Pierce is a sister of Crownover Kelley and a niece of Mrs. Tarr. The party, en route to Long Beach, California, includes an aviator stationed in Louisiana.
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Charles Pierce
Louisiana
Tommie Harlan
Walter Tarr
St Marys Glee Club to Sing at Our Lady of the Lake
St Marys Glee Club, about 40 pupils with accompanist Frances Ernst, heads to the Music Festival at Our Lady of the Lake in San Antonio on Tuesday. The program includes Hark the Vesper Hymn is Stealing and Spring Greeting, with several hundred voices in opening and closing choruses. Also note Welbur Ogle and Miss Mary Whetstone wed in Junction last week and local social updates from Harper and Divide community.
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St. Mary's Glee Club
Our Lady of the Lake
Frances Ernst
Welbur Ogle
Mary Whetstone
Junction
Miss Whetstone
Dee Whetstone
Divide
Mr. Ogle
Mrs. Ogle
Heinemann Esquell Couple Wed At Catholic Church
Miss Louise Esquell daughter of Mrs Anton Esquell and Joe Heinemann son of Mrs John Heinemann were married at the Catholic church on Tuesday morning April 29 Rev Alois Gitter officiated Bridesmaids were Miss Helen Klein and Miss Maurer both of Fredericksburg The bride wore white satin bouquet white flowers Groomsmen included Elgin Esquell A dinner and dance followed at the bride's mother's home The couple will live on the Heinemann ranch Ellis Granville visited with his parents weekend
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Louise Esquell
Anton Esquell
Joe Heinemann
John Heinemann
Alois Gitter
Helen Klein
Miss Maurer
Fredercksburg
Maurer
Miss Klein
Joe
Elgin Esquell
Heinemann Ranch
Willie Baag Dies at 78 in Fredericksburg
Willie Baag born March 8 1863 in Luckenbach. He died May 1 1941 aged 78 years 1 month 23 days. He married Minna Rusenberger May 26 1886 in Fredericksburg. Survived by children Ella Frank Benno six grandchildren two sisters and other relatives. Funeral held Friday at Schaetter's with Hermannsohn Gemischter Chor and Concordia. Burial in city cemetery.
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Willie Baag
Luckenbach
Frederick Baag
Fredericksburg
Minna Rusenberger
Ella
Joe Stein
Frank
Benno Bang
Gramdchildren
Lina
Rudolf Habericht
Anna
Willie Lindig
Hye
Rev. C. Lindenberg
Schaetter
Hermannsohn Gemischter Chor
Concordia
Draft Board Receives Call for Two Men
Gillespie County Draft Board received a Friday call requesting two men.
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Gillespie County Draft Board
Lennon Couple Welcome Baby Girl
Mr and Mrs G D Lennon announce the birth of a baby girl on April 20. The family celebrates the new arrival with joy.
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G. D. Lennon
Mrs Calentine Hosts Home Demonstration Club Meeting
The Home Demonstration club met at Mrs Carry Calentine's home with twelve members and Miss Martin present. After business, Miss Martin spoke on Food Lockers and their benefits. The group donated five dollars for cemetery work and scheduled May 2 to resume duties. The next meeting is set for May 8 with Mrs Omer Cottle.
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Carry Calentine
Miss Martin
Catholic State League Plans Pilot Point Gathering
The Catholic State League held its quarterly meeting in San Antonio with Joe Molberg presiding. Plans were set for the annual meeting in Pilot Point on July 22 23 and 24 with Mrs Edgar Moses to represent the women's section.
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Catholic State League
San Antonio
Joe Molberg
Pilot Point
Edgar Moses
Music Week Programs At Fredericksburg Public Schools
Fredericksburg hosts two free public programs in the school auditorium as part of Music Week. The first, Sunday night May 4 at eight, is sponsored by the Music Study Club with Kerrville members and the Schreiner Glee Club. The second, Wednesday night May 7, is sponsored by the Parent Teacher Association. The public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg
Music Study Club
Kerrville
Schreiner Glee Club
Parent Teacher Association
Catholic Catechism Teachings On Sin Penance Indulgences
The text outlines Catholic beliefs on confession not granting pardon by money, the need for contrition and amendment, and explains indulgences as rewards from Christ and the saints. It stresses that sin cannot be forgiven without true repentance and grace, and condemns the idea of a money-based license to sin.
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Jesus Christ
Council of Baltimore
Christ
God
Cathal
Pw Don
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State Scout Executive
St. Mary's
Eagle Patrol
Stephen Stehling
Milton Staudt
Leeder
Leroy Holdforth
Thomas Baumann
Jesse Schneider
Leo Schmidtzensky
Stanley Stehling
Beaver Patrol
Raymond Stehling
Roy Moritz
Victor Ersch
Thomas Zenner
Andrew Knopp
Flaming Arrow
Cylde St. Clair
Max Moritz
Leroy Stehling
Allen Straube
Edward Straube
The
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American Legion
Harper Methodist Church
H. Ellis Thomas
Garden Club
Peter's Hall
Comfort
Stonewall
Sisterdale
Pirnie Grounds
Schwepe's Grove
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Fredericksburg Giants
Comfort Boys
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Meckel
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Bowen Po
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Edna Sandstorm
Victor Haag
J. F. Chester
Austin Lutheran Church
O. W. Sandstorm
F. O. Linden
Q Promise Me
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I. J. Browman
Francis Haag
Joe Petsch
August Wolf
Mae Weldner
Hazel Nelson
Dorothy Bongston
Adeline Haag
Carlsbad Caverns
Gilbert Anderegg
Av. J. Isoure Ranch
St. Mary’s Glee Club
Rollie Peril
Delton Thornton
Morris Bein
Victor Harper
Charlie Per
J. Brieger
R. J. Gamel
Mrs. Creighton Stevens
Heinemann
Ellis Granville
Mrs. C. W. Granville
Mrs. Calentine
Music Week
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