St Mary's Troop Receives Charter At Scout Ceremony
Vincent Hobbs of the Austin Area Council presented St. Mary's Boy Scout Troop with its official charter in St. Joseph's hall. Father F X Wolff accepted for St. Mary's Parish and handed it to Scoutmaster Harold Dietel, who inducted eighteen boys after tenderfoot tests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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 Till June 8
The County Saengerfest, delayed from last Sunday due to heavy rains in the Hill Country, will now take place on June 8 if weather permits. The Arion Gemischter Chor remains responsible for the program and invites all to a gala day of festivities on June 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arion Gemischter Chor
Chor
Johnson Campaign To Open Saturday At San Marcos
Thousands of Texans are expected to crowd Evans Field in San Marcos to hear Lyndon B. Johnson open his United States Senate campaign. The event begins at 8 o clock and will be broadcast on the Texas Quality and Texas State networks, marking Johnson's return to his alma mater Southwest Texas State Teachers College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Marcos
Evans Field
Lyndon B. Johnson
Southwest Texas State Teachers College
United States Senate
Johnson
Texas Quality
Texas
Texas Nya
San Marcos College
First Taproom Opens in New Netherland Era
Historians note that New Netherland provided beer via the West India Company before local cereals could be produced. The first taproom was established around 1623 by Peter Minuit, noted for Manhattan land deals and serving as the colony's first governor.
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America
Colony of
New Netherlands
New York
West India Company
Peter Minuit
Manhattan
Kerrville Shopping Trip Ends Quietly for Lange Family
Mr and Mrs Albert Lange and their daughters Lillian and Ruth Harper were shopping in Kerrville on Tuesday, a routine family outing noted in local society circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Lange
Lillian
Ruth Harper
Kerrville
Lennon Couple Welcome Baby Girl in Fredericksburg
Mr and Mrs Dewey Lennon announce the birth of a daughter on April 30 in Fredericksburg. The family reports no complications and plans to name the infant in the coming days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey Lennon
Fredericksburg
Washington Farewell Excerpt Reflects on Free Governance
Excerpt from George Washington’s farewell address warns against encroaching executive power and urges vigilance against foreign influence. Written in 1796 but quoted here with a 1941 date, the passage stresses constitutional balance and impartial scrutiny to prevent despotism and biased foreign policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington
Washington
Washington’s loose definition of democracy in wartime
The piece argues Washington redefines democracy to include any regime opposing Hitler, citing Yugoslavia’s suppression of religion and press, and suggesting allied support may ally us with unlikely regimes. It warns language shifts threaten consistent democratic standards as wartime rhetoric expands.
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Washington
Hitler
China
Yugoslavia
Roosevelt
Peter
M. Oumansky
OGPU
Stalin
Russia
Humpty Dumpty
America
OPAX Creation Bypass of Congress Sparks Senate Protest
Executive decree creates the Office of Price Administration and Civilian Supply and the Defense Priorities Board to assert broad control over the nation's economy and industry. Senator Taft denounces the move as illegal while the administration extends civilian access to essential goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OPAX
Office of Price Administration and Civilian Supply
Congress
Taft
OPM
Defense Priorities Board
Church Notices Update on Mass Times and Meetings
Weekly Mass at 10:00 a.m. every Sunday with Holy Days of obligation. Early Masses at 8:30 a.m. on the third Sunday and all Holy Days. Weekday bell at 7:30 a.m., Mass at 7:45 a.m. Discussion Club meets on the 2nd and 4th Sundays at 1:30 p.m. Beginning May ith Services move earlier to 8:00 and 9:30 a.m. or 9:30 a.m. per schedule.
First Baptist Church Weekly Schedule
The Friendly Church led by Rev. T. H. Alcorn lists Sunday school at 10 a.m. Morning service at 11, evening service at 7:15. W. M. A. meets Mondays at 3 p.m. Prayer and teachers' meeting Wednesdays at 7:16 p.m. G. A. and R.A. meet Fridays at 7:15 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
the Friendly Church
Rev
T. H. Alcorn
Harper Methodist Church Service Schedule
Rev. H. Ellis Thomas, pastor, announces monthly church times. First Sunday includes Sunday school at 2 p.m. and services at 3 p.m. Third Sunday features services at 11 a.m. with Sunday school at 2 p.m. and additional services at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper Methodist Charcar
H. Ellis Thomas
Lutheran Church Services and Schedules
Walter C. Probst pastor offers English services on the 1st Sunday at 11:00 a.m. and on the 2nd 4th 5th Sundays at 3:00 p.m. German service on the 3rd Sunday at 11:00 a.m. Sunday school on the 1st and 3rd Sundays at 10:00 a.m. Women and youth groups meet monthly with a cordial welcome to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther League
Women's Missionary Society
Church Workers Training
County Health Nurse Re employed by County Comissioners
Gillespie County Commissioners in special session accepted 1235 dollars raised by local civic groups to employ the County Health Nurse for another year. They agreed to sponsor the project and cooperate with the State Health Department on the year's health program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie County Commissioners Court
State Health Department
Notable Visitors From City Arrive in San Antonio
Mrs J S Whitewood L H Harper Mrs A C Wendel and daughter Miss Esther made a business visit in San Antonio on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Whitewood
L. H. Harper
A. C. Wendel
Esther
San Antonio
Gillespie County Peanuts Quota Backed by Local Farmers
Gillespie County voters approve marketing quotas for peanuts for 1941 to 1943 with 45 in favor and 2 against. National support exceeds 90 percent though Texas and Oklahoma fall short of a two thirds vote. Quotas apply to farms with more than one acre and enable a government loan and diversion program with penalties for excess production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie County
Texas
Oklahoma
Selective Service Appeals Urged to Be Made Promptly
Texas registrants total 272 005 across 351 local boards as of April 1. Only 527 appeals had been filed and just one request for adjudicators sent to the president. General J Watt Page urged registrants and dependents to seek full information on rights to appeal from local boards or advisory registries to avoid losing due process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Selective Service Boards of Appeal
J. Watt Page
Selective Service
General Page
First Catholic Cemetery of Fredericksburg Origins
The land for the first Catholic cemetery, about ten acres, was bought in 1860 by Bishop J M Odin for five dollars from Peter Bickenbach, located one mile northwest of Fredericksburg. St Marys parish later established the present ten acre site donated by John and Mrs Becker in 1876. In 1903 the ten acre section was sold to John Rosenbach for 1.1 and a promise to maintain the fence and gate. About 120 people are buried there. A wooden cross memorial was erected during Rev H G Gerlach’s tenure. The parish is urged to keep the cemetery in order.
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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
Haag Sandstorm Wedding Unites Austin Couple
On Wednesday in Austin Rev Theo M Haag and Miss Edna Sandstorm were united in marriage with Rev J F Chester assisting. The groom is son of Rev Theo M Haag and Mrs Haag, the bride daughter of Mrs O W Sandstorm, with organ music by Mrs F C Linden. The couple plans to live in Austin where the husband is a pharmacist after a reception at the bride's mother's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Theo
M. Haag
Edna Sandstorm
Victor Haag
J. F. Chester
Austin Lutheran Church
O. W. Sandstorm
F. C. Linden
Q Promise Me
David Dunkop
San Antonio
I. J. Browman
Francis Haag
Joe Petsch
August Wolf
Mae Weldner
Hazel Nelson
Dorothy Bongston
Adeline Haag
Carlsbad Caverns
Local Family Buys New Oldsmobile in Houston
Mr and Mrs W E Fletcher and Bill Kaiser traveled to Houston last Friday and purchased a new Oldsmobile for Mr Fletcher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Fletcher
Bill Kaiser
Houston
Mr. Fletcher
Totalitarian control claims in postwar rearmament plan
The piece argues the AAA OPAX and other agencies grant the Administration power to seize plants set production, set prices restrict consumer goods control agriculture and mobilize military age men under the Selective Service Act. It asserts only two powers conscripting labor and wealth enable complete control of American life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AAA
OPAX
America
Public Opinion Shaping Policy in Washington
The piece argues that Administration actions precede public awareness, with policymakers educating and propagandizing to mold opinion. It states public sentiment is not the true guide for foreign and domestic policy and claims officials once align public thought with their long prepared plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
America
Couple from the ranch buy A J Inoure ranch
Mr and Mrs Gilbert Anderegg arrived from the ranch on Wednesday and announced the purchase of the A J Inoure ranch with plans to move there soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Anderegg
A. J. Inoure
Mr and Mrs FE R Brown Visit San Antonio
Mr and Mrs FE R Brown and W O Brown with daughter Miss Helen were business visitors in San Antonio Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE. R. Brown
W. O. Brown
Helen
San Antonio
Mr and Mrs Bunk Nelson Visit Aransay Pass Friends
Mr and Mrs Bunk Nelson of Aransay Pass spent several days with Mr and Mrs J O Stevens and other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bunk Nelson
Aransay Pass
J. O. Stevens
Durst Couple Relocate to Ellebracht Ranch in London
Mr and Mrs Homer Durst of London move to the Alfred Ellebracht ranch to establish their new home and residence.
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Homer Durst
London
Alfred Ellebracht
Weekend Visitors With Reverend Visit In Klein Family
Mr and Mrs Leo Klein and their small daughter were weekend visitors with Rev Alois Gitser in a quiet community gathering noting family ties and parish ties during a Sunday visit.
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Leo Klein
Alois Gitser
Mr and Mrs Alfred Kott Visit Mountain Home
Mr and Mrs Alfred Kott of Mountain Home were visitors in Moadsy, meeting local residents and touring the area during their trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Kott
Mountain Home
Moadsy
Texas Negro Draft Call Lets 600 Inducted May 19 20
General J Watt Page announced 600 Negro registrants will be inducted into the armed forces on May 19 and 20 as Texas enters its thirteenth Army call. Negroes enter in proportion to population and are assigned at reception centers to all Army branches. Texas has furnished about 74 percent of its current year quota of 33 213 men, with 3 726 Negroes and 21 585 whites already sent. A new statewide quota for July 1 may be heavier and steady calls are expected after June 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Watt Page
Army
Texas
Page
Mrs Johhnie Sellers Moves Home After Hospital Stay
Mrs. Johhnie Sellers, previously in a hospital, was moved home Sunday and is reported to be doing nicely. Erato Hopf spent the weekend in Austin visiting friends and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johhnie Sellers
Erato Hopf
Austin
Dam on White Oak Creek Breaches After Heavy Rains
A 110 foot dam on the White Oak Creek at the August Lott farm broke and washed away during heavy rains last Sunday, causing flood concerns in nearby fields and prompting inquiries into farm drainage and safety measures.
Hill Country League Game Next Sunday Comfort Versus Stonewall
The Hill Country League schedules a game between Comfort and Stonewall for Sunday at 3 30 p m in Sisterdale. The venue and start time are listed for fans planning attendance.
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Comfort
Stonewall
Sisterdale
Cbistawlala Gshaal Qaldan
Miscellaneous Shower For Mrs Ogle Featured by Miss Amanda Markworth
Miss Amanda Markworth entertained guests at a miscellaneous shower Wednesday evening in the home of Mrs Ogle, with friends gathering to celebrate the occasion and share light refreshments.
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Mrs. Ogle
Amanda Markworth
Non-League Tilt Highlights Comfort Victory Over Brooks Field
Comfort defeats Brooks Field 17 to 9 in a non-league game. Meckel two stolen bases Lehn hard Lindemann Winters Bergmann Hart Schuch key hits Jones homer. Wulff wins with 7 innings pitched. Lien suffers 18 runs allowed as Albrecht Gray and Bowen also pitch. Time 2 hours 60 minutes. Umpire Wright Scorer Stieler Dee Whetstone.
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Comfort
Brooks Field
Meckel
Lehnhard
Lindemann
Winters
Bergmann
Hart
Schuch
Jones
Act
Pankratz
Wulff
Lien
Albrecht
Gray
Bowen
Wright
Stieler
Comfort— AB
Lindeman
Smenenen
Marvin Flachlbne
Schnedle Cf
Entmnne
Spenrath
Ermnensnee
Concennanecensnennneee
Seerengecemeneoeneeens
Melvin Flach
BOP Tians
Beecans
Peanuts Allotment Deadline For Nonworksheet Farms
Peanut growers on farms not covered by an Agricultural Conservation Program worksheet must establish an allotment or sell the entire crop at the crushing price or face a 3 cent per pound penalty. Worksheets accepted at the county AAA office until May 20. Farms lose AAA payments in 1941 if no worksheet was filed by March 31, but the allotment allows tax free sale at loan or diversion rate.
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Agricultural Conservation Program
AAA
Will Baag Life Span and Family Ties Noted in Obituary
Willie Baag born March 8 1863 Luckenbach died May 1 1941 aged 78 years 1 month 23 days. Married Minna Rusenberger May 26 1886 Fredericksburg she died Nov 13 1932. Survived by children Ella Frank Benno six grandchildren two sisters Lina Habericht Anna Lindig and other relatives. Lifework rancher farmer, retired last year. Funeral by Rev C Lindenberg at Schaetter’s with Hermanssohn Gemischter Chor and Concordia. burial in city cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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
Hermanssohn Gemischter Chor
Concordia
Draft Board Receives Call About Two Men Friday
The Gillespie County Draft Board received an inbound request Friday regarding two men possibly subject to military service. Details on identities or actions were not disclosed.
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Gillespie County Draft Board
Lennon Couple Welcome Baby Girl
Mr and Mrs G D Lennon announce the birth of a girl on April 20, details of hospital not provided.
Louisiana Visitors Here For Short Stay
Mr and Mrs Charles Pierce of Louisiana visited Wednesday with Mr and Mrs Tommie Harlan and Mr and Mrs Walter Tarr. Mrs Pierce is the Tarrs niece and Crownover Kelley’s sister. They were en route to Long Beach California. Mr Pierce is an aviator stationed in Louisiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Pierce
Louisiana
Tommie Harlan
Walter Tarr
St Marys Glee Club to Perform at San Antonio Festival
St Marys Glee Club of about 40 pupils to appear in Our Lady of the Lake Music Festival in San Antonio on Tuesday. Frances Ernst accompanies the group for a program featuring Hark the Vesper Hymn is Stealing and Spring Greeting. Several other schools participate as hundreds join in opening and closing choruses. The morning focuses on vocal music and the afternoon on instrumental.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s Glee Club
Our Lady of the Lake
Frances Ernst
Ogle Whetstone Wedding at Junction Last Week
Welbur Ogle and Miss Mary Whetstone were married in Junction last week. Miss Whetstone is the daughter of Dee and Mrs. Whetstone of Divide. The Ogles plan to make their home in Junction as they begin married life. Attendees at the Battle of Flowers Parade in San Antonio included Rollie Peril Delton Thornton Morris Bein Victor Harper and the Briegers.
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Welbur Ogle
Mary Whetstone
Junction
Miss Whetstone
Dee Whetstone
Divide
Mr. Ogle
Mrs. Ogle
Rollie Peril
Delton Thornton
Morris Bein
Victor Harper
Charlie Per
J. Brieger
San Antonio
Mrs Calentine Hosts Home Demonstration Club
The Home Demonstration club met at Mrs Carry Calentine's home with twelve members and Miss Martin agent. After business Miss Martin discussed Food Lockers and their benefits. The club donated five dollars to cemetery work and set May 2 to resume. The next meeting will be with Mrs Omer Cottle on May 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Demonstration Club
Carry Calentine
Miss Martin
Catholic State League Sets Pilot Point Meeting Dates
The Catholic State League held its quarterly meeting in San Antonio with Joe Molberg presiding. Plans were made for the annual gathering at Pilot Point on July 22 23 and 24. 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 Set for Fredericksburg Audiences
Fredericksburg hosts two free public programs at the public school auditorium as part of Music Week. The first, Sunday May 4 at eight, is sponsored by the Music Study Club with Kerrville members and the Schreiner Glee Club on the bill. The second, Wednesday May 7, is organized by the Parent Teacher Association. The community is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg
Music Study Club
Kerrville
Schreiner Glee Club
Parent Teacher Association
Heinemann Esquell marry in Catholic church ceremony
Miss Louise Esquell daughter of Mrs Anton Esquell and Joe Heinemann son of Mrs John Heinemann united in marriage at the Catholic church on Tuesday morning April 29 with Rev Alois Gitter officiating. Bridesmaids were Miss Helen Klein and Miss Maurer of Fredericksburg. The bride wore white satin and carried white flowers. A dinner for family and friends followed at the bride’s mother's home and a dance was held that night. The couple plan to reside at the Heinemann ranch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Esquell
Anton Esquell
Joe Heinemann
John Heinemann
Alois Gitter
Helen Klein
Miss Maurer
Fredercksburg
Miss Klein
Joe
Elgin Esquell
Heinemann Ranch
R. J. Gamel
Harper Wednesday
Catholic Teachings on Sin Penance and Indulgences
A Catholic catechism excerpt explains that forgiveness comes only through Jesus Christ and repentance, not money or license to sin. It defines contrition, a firm purpose of amendment, and clarifies that indulgences remit temporal punishment through Christ and the saints, not a pardon of sin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus Christ
Council of Baltimore
Christ
Catheliss
Thas
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State Scout Executive
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
Alien Straube
Edward Straube
The
Lions Club
American Legion
Saengerfest
Garden Club
Hill Country League
Riants
Boerne
Harper
Fredericksburg Giants
Comfort Boys
Stesmeseee
Willie
Bag
G. D. Lennon
Mrs. Calentine
Music Week
Heinemann
Esquell
Mrs. Creighton Stevens
Ellis Granville
Mrs. C. W. Granville
Catholic Information
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