Roosevelts speech judged as propaganda by critics
Critics argue Roosevelt’s Friday night address offers only partial truths and aims to sway public opinion by dampening fears of German aggression. They say his talk implies America must wage war far from home to protect democracy while ignoring direct guarantees to defend Europe, suggesting pacifist signals mask a push toward distant conflict.
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Roosevelt
United States
England
France
Americas
Europe
Germany
America
Historical Society Essay Contest Winners and Prizes
Irene Bernhard won the senior prize of five dollars for The Vereins Kirche. Rita Molberg took second with An Historical Landmark of Gillespie County. Mary Virginia Stevens won the junior prize of two dollars and a half for Stories the Andirons Tell. Five more prizes of one dollar went to Hahn, Jung, Thomas, Walter, and Weinheimer for various topics. All essays, including fifty eight others, will be placed on file in the Museum.
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Irene Bernhard
Vereins Kirche
Gillespie County
Dorothy Ann Hahn
Ruby Jung
Florence Thomas
Theresa Walter
Joanne Weinheimer
Flower Show Presented by Garden Club This Weekend
The Garden Club hosts a Flower Show at Peter's hall on Saturday May 18 and Sunday May 19 with doors open 2 to 9 p m on Saturday and 2 to 6 p m on Sunday. Members report strong interest since last year’s successful event and promise new features including table arrangements and hang baskets.
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Flog. Garden Club
Peter's Hall
Consolidation Election Planned for Klein Branch and Harper Districts
Petitions from voters in Klein Branch No 32 and Noxville No 5 seek consolidation with Harper Independent School District. County Judge Henry Hirsch orders elections at Harper and Klein Branch on May 26 to decide voter support, while Noxville remains under Kimble County jurisdiction.
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Klein Branch Common
Noxville Common
Kimble County
Henry Hirsch
Harper Independent
Hirsch
Harper and
Klein Branch
Noxville
Gillespie Commissioners Court
Pocket
Divide
White Bluff
Harper
E. O. Larkins
Harper School
Felix Maurer
Klein
James Jung
Lutheran Brotherhood Meets At Klaerner's Park Sunday
The Federation of Lutheran Brotherhoods Fredericksburg Conference holds its quarterly meeting at Klaerner's Park on Sunday May 19 starting 1 30 p m. It is open to all Lutherans in the conference with Herman Ochs billed as a possible speaker and Rubin Bernhard to lead a round table discussion. Pastors and families are treated to sandwiches coffee and lemonade with a social hour from 4 to 6 p m and a committee to serve meals to relieve the ladies of labor.
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Federation of Lutheran Brotherhoods of the
Fredericksburg
Klaerner’s Park
Herman Ochs
Ochs
Mr. Ochs
Rubin Bernhard
Lutheran Brotherhoods
Ladies of All Labor
M. J. Schwarz
Alfred
Neffendorf
Guenther Schwarz
Song Zions
H. H. Ochs
L. R. Benarden
Mrs Teresa Tobin Returns From Ozona Visit
Mrs Teresa Tobin came home Wednesday after several weeks with her daughter Mrs Roy Roberts and family in Ozona. She reports the Ozona country is in fine condition.
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Teresa Tobin
Roy Roberts
Ozona
F. F. A. Boys Roast With Dates At Tuesday Event
The F F A boys hosted a roast Tuesday night inviting their girlfriends to attend. The informal gathering featured social mingling and light humor as students shared remarks.
Oehler-Land Nuptials Held at Center Point Church
Miss Alma Oehler became the bride of Lester Land in a candle lit ceremony at the Methodist Church Center Point. Rev H Ellis Thomas officiated with Lohengrin and I Love You Truly performed by local singers. The couple will reside in Alice Texas before moving to Mr Land s ranch.
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Methodist Church
Center Point
Alma Oehler
Theo Oehler
Harper
Lester Land
Henry Land
Junction
H. Ellis Thomas
Dorothy Oehler
Clara Oehler
Bill Herbst
Suzanne Mosser
Alice
Laura Oehler
Austin
Hawaiian Band Appears in Deanna Durbin Film
In Deanna Durbin's It's a Date at the Rialto Kerrville, Harry Owens and the Royal Hawaiians perform in authentic grass hula attire. Owens explains real skirts are made from ei tree leaves and require refrigeration during travel. Dancers Odetta Jolani Leilani Kahookahi Kahala Mapuana and Helen Mapuana showcase genuine garb on screen.
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Harry Owens
Hawaii
Royal Hawaiians
Deanna Durbin
Universal
Rialto Theatre
Kerrville
Owens
Owens Organization
Odetta Jolani
Leilani Kahookahi
Kahala Mapuana
Helen Mapuana
Owen
Bein Hall Thereday Night School Closing Program
A school closing program is read at Bein Hall Thereday night. Graduation exercises are scheduled for Friday night in Bein Hall.
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Bein Hall
Mrs. A H Harper Visits Sister in Kerrville
Mrs. A H Harper visited her sister Mrs. Fred Nebers in Kerrville on Wednesday for a family visit.
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A. H. Harper
Fred Nebers
Kerrville
Harper 4H Girls Meet Discuss Canning At May 8 Session
The Harper 4H Girls gathered at Harper School House on May 8 with Miss Alberta Martin leading a talk on canning. Booklets on canning were shared and a fruit canning discussion followed. Mary Virginia Stevens was welcomed back to the group. Members listed include June Bode, Mary Frances Fletcher, Gladys Lang, La Monnie Parker, Camille Stevens, Marietta Wedekind, Doris Whitworth, Norma Wilson, and Mrs J T Glass. The next meeting will be at Mrs R L Stevens home.
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Harper 4H
Harper School
Alberta Martin
Mary Virginia Stevens
June Bode
Mary Frances Fletcher
Gladys Lang
la Monnie Parker
Camille Stevens
Marietta Wedekind
Doris Whitworth
Norma Wilson
Harper Club Plans Mattress Making Center and Rally Day
Miss Elberta Martin led the Harper Home Demonstration Club at Mrs. Fred Gammenthaler’s home on May 9. They discussed future mattress making, garden and food products, bulletins, and time saving pantry ideas. Supervisors were named for Harper and Klein Branch. The group slated Rally Day and an upcoming meeting May 23 at 8 p.m. with husbands invited, weather permitting.
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Elberta Martin
Harper Home Demonstration Club
Fred Gammenthaler
Harper
Klein
Harper Work
Harvey Stevens
Martin
Pete Baethge
Mesdames H. M. Jones
Floyd Boatwright
Gordon Harper
Fritz Bierschwale
T. P. Harlan
R. L. Stevens
J T. Glass
S. S. Stewart
Mesdames Allen Fowler
Ed. Coggeshall
Misses Beoma Boatwright
Elizabeth Gammenthaler
Lavern
Kenneth Baethge
Orvil Gammenthaler
Peggy Cogseshall
Nona Beth Glass
Morris Ranch Club Demonstrates Ventilated Pantry
The Morris Ranch Home Demonstration club met at Mrs. Otta Grona's home on May 10. Miss Martin demonstrated a Texas Ventilated Pantry and discussed Food Production Plan Daily Meal Plan and Food Preservation Plan. The next meeting is set for June 14 at Mrs. Alfred C Heimann's home.
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Morris Ranch Home Demonstration Club
Otta Grona
Alfred C. Heimann
Wild Life Film to Be Shown on May 25
Fredericksburg to host a free public screening of the State Game Department produced Wild Life Pictures at 8 p m on Saturday May 25 in the high school auditorium. Lions Club sponsorship invites residents to attend this conservation film as part of the state program.
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Heep
State Game, Fish & Oyster Commission
Wild Life Pictures
Fredericksburg
State Game Department
Pope Easter Message Urges Peace in War’s Wake
A. M. Magazine cites Pope Francis Easter appeal as a fact of ruin in war and quotes a German mother's letter urging peace. The piece argues Americans should demand a public vote before any war and questions plans to defend democracy abroad while sharing hardship at home.
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Booke Carter
United States
America
A.M. Magazine
National Legion of the Mothers of America Promotes Peace
A year old group, the National Legion of the Mothers of America, urges Americans to prevent war. It argues mothers must organize to defend the United States while opposing foreign conflicts that would send youths to battle and bring casualties, urging unity across organizations to pursue peace.
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National Legion of the Mothers of America
America
United States
This Work Pays Your Community Open house in Gillespie County
WPA presents open house May 20 to 26 showcasing sewing room records project and county social work. visitors may view projects at the agriculture building old courthouse and basement of the new courthouse with hours from 8 to 4 daily and special times on May 23 and May 25. supervisor notes aim to show WPA non construction work and jobs for women clerical and professional staff.
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Gillespie County
Nannie L. Striegler
Agriculture
Record Project
A. J H. Kneese
Old Court House
New Court House
Johanna Ludwig
Federal Surplus Commondity Corporation
Kd. Bierschwale
Gillespie County Ommissioners’ Court
WPA
J. A. Hazelrigg
Court House
Tyler Man Abducted Robbed Near Boerne in 1930s Crime
Shantour of Tyler was abducted near Boerne by Wylie Power who pistol‑whipped and robbed him of $223.00 after driving through Boerne. Power was arrested in Kerrville, with $1377 recovered. the Ford car was later found on Comfort road. A church play, Monday Morning, is set for May 1 at 8 p.m.
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Mr. Shand
Tyler
Texas
Boerne
Alfred Klaerner
Hoffmann and
Pittmann
Fredericksburg
Wallie Power
Kerrville
Shandtour
Young Power
San Antonio
Shantour
Power
Klaerner
Hill Country
Old Comfort Road
Kerr County
Johnson City man visits Harper relatives
Jack Roberts of Johnson City visited relatives in Harper on Monday.
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Jack Roberts
Johnson City
Harper Monday
Prosperity and Ag Goals Highlighted by Advocates
The passage emphasizes dedication to the prosperity and agricultural progress of their beloved children and nation. It reflects a collective aim to strengthen the country’s future through farming vitality and national well being.
Matt Talbot Club Helps Milwaukee Men Abandon Drinking
Twenty six Milwaukee men join Catholic Action adopting Matt Talbot as patron in a reform club formed in 1939 at the Catholic Worker house. Most members return to Catholic practice, with some daily communion, while non Catholics are urged to follow their own faiths. The group aims for cooperative homes, self support, and ongoing temperance in the fight against alcohol. For information contact St Anthony's Church Harper Texas DISCUSSION CLUB.
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Matt Talbot
Dublin
Matt
Catholic Worker House of Hospitality
St. Anthony’s Church
Harper, Texas
Carter's Leads Boys League Standings and Results
Former Boys League standings show Carter's on top with 5 games played and 4 wins. Stonewall follows with 5 games 3 wins and 2 losses. Last Sunday Comfort beat Stonewall and Carter's defeated Harper. Next Sunday Carter's visits Stonewall and Willow City plays Harper.
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Carter
Rceeereccessuneeemnen
Comfort
Nueneenee
Stonewall
Willow City
Harper
Uaa
Dog Attack Fatal to Youth in Kermit
Three year old Raleigh Leroy Henderson died after a pet bulldog mauled him in Kermit Texas. Fire Chief Clyde White and bystanders pulled the dog away as the boy lingered for hours. He had often played with the dog and was staying with another family who owned the pet.
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San Angelo
Firemen to Meet in Llano in May Convention
Members of the Firemen's Association of the Central Texas District will convene in Llano on Sunday May 19. About twelve Fredericksburg volunteers will attend for a morning business session and officer elections, followed by afternoon contests between city crews.
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Firemen's Association of
Central Texas
Llano
Louis Dolezal
Fredericksburg
Parish Mass Times and Adoration Schedule
The parish outlines regular Mass times on Sundays at 9 30 and 8 9 80 on third Sundays and feast days. Weekdays begin with the bell at 7 30 followed by Mass. May 19 observes Day Adoration with 8 and 9 30 Masses and 8 00 p m sermon by Father Wolf in German. Corpus Christi on May 26 features Masses at 8 and 9 30 and a procession.
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Paris
Father Wolf
First Baptist Church Service Times
The Friendly Church announces Sunday School at 10 a m Morning Worship at 11 a m and Evening Service at 7 p m led by Pastor Frank Nixon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
the Friendly Church
Frank Nixon
Harper Methodist Church Sunday Services Schedule
Sunday School at 2 00 PM each Sunday. Preaching at 3 00 PM on the second, third and fourth Sundays. Epworth League and singing at 6 45 PM on those Sundays.
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Epworth League
Lutheran Church Service Schedule and Classes
Walter C. Probst serves as pastor with Sunday school and Bible class on the 1st and 3rd Sundays at 9 30 a m Divine Worship at 10 30 English service on the 1st Sunday German on the 3rd Confirmation instruction Saturdays at 9 a m Luther class on the 2nd Sunday at 7 30 p m Women's Missionary Society meets the 4th Wednesday at 2 pm
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther
Women's Missionary Society
Evening First Aid Lectures Cover Heat Exhaustion and Unconsciousness
A sequence of lectures was led by doctors L B Keyser W L Feller W Keidel H G Pfeiffer over Tuesday Thursday and Monday nights. A total of 87 students are enrolled in the class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. Keyser
J. H. Perry
L. W. Feller
W. Keidel
Perry
H. G. Pfeiffer
St Marys School To Close St Josephs Hall Ceremony
St Marys School closes at St Josephs Hall on Thursday May 23rd with diploma awards for Hugo Meurer Werner Meurer Re dy Leifeste Mary Ella Stehl Rita Molberg Louise Rosen and Adele Turrentine and thirty four grammar grade students. The program includes The Sea of Life poem Class Flower Tribute to St Marys and the song Be Thou Our Light.
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St. Mary’s High School
St. Joseph’s Hall
Milchie Danz
Sophie Ersch
Aurelia Hartmann
Virginia Lang
Margaret Kruse
Hugo Meurer
Werner Meurer
Redy Leifeste
Mary Ella Stehl
Rita Molberg
Louise Rosen
Adele Turrentine
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By Marie Winningham
Historical Society
Gillespie Co
AAA
Gillespie County Agricultural Conservation Association
Lutheran Brotherhood
Land - Oehler
W. C. Probst
Alois A. Gitter
Harrison
R. C. Delima
Canning
Harper Club
Morris Ranch Club
First State Bank
Harry Gartrell
Mason
Herman Harper
Bandera
John S.whitewood
Dorothy Nell
C. Wendel
Esther
A. C. Wendel
Andrs
John S. Whitewood
Mrs. Watkins Tarr
Small Son
Homer Lee Steven
Milton Dyer
Kerrville Wednesdey
The
Baptist Church
Catholic Information
Kermit Boy
Harper Junction Highway
Our
Mrs. J. S. Whitewood
Whitewood Ranch
J. J. Rogers
L. H. Harper
Harper Methodist Church
St. Mary’s School
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