Gillespie Couple Celebrate Golden Wedding
Mr and Mrs Theo Heep observed their golden wedding anniversary on November 18 1940 with a Mass at St Marys church followed by a sumptuous dinner at Mrs Paul Stehling home Relatives and close friends paid calls in the afternoon Mrs Nelda Stehling is their only living child The couple married November 18 1890 in the old Catholic church Father Tarrillion officiating Numerous relatives attended or were named in the celebration with several unable to attend due to illness or other reasons.
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Theo Heep
St. Mary’s Church
Paul Stehling
Nelda Stehling
Gillespie County Draft Board Appoints Twenty Person Advisory Board
The Gillespie County Draft Board has sent 250 of an expected 1200 questionnaires to registrants for exemptions. An advisory board of twenty local officials and business leaders will assist registrants in filling out forms in the district courtroom at the courthouse. No questionnaires will be filled elsewhere, and no more will be mailed before January 1st, 1940 unless new instructions arrive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie County
Alfred Petsch
Henry Hirsch
Elgin Crenwelge
Wm. M. Petmecky
Albert Klett
Henry Holy
Fred Mathisen
J. B. Wi
Gilles County
National Guard Seeks Gillespie County Recruits
National Guard seeks eight or nine recruits from Gillespie County. George A. Lamb and Hilmar Pressler in Fredericksburg outline training roles in radio, telephone, telegraph, signal, and surveying. Enlistments accepted until November 25. remaining spots filled by conscripts thereafter. Guardsmen report to Kerrville by November 25 and move to Brownwood by December 4 for yearlong training.
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National Guard
Gillespie County
George A. Lamb
Kerrville
Lamb
Hilmar Pressler
Nati Guard
Fredericksburg
Army
Guard
Mr. Lamb
Thanksgiving Special at Myer's Beauty Shop
Thanksgiving special runs two weeks starting November 25. Permanents reduced to $1.75 and up at Myer's Beauty Shop. Patronize Herald Advertisers.
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Myer
Herald
Thanksgiving Program At Doss High School
The athletic club of Doss high school sponsors a public program on Wednesday evening November 27 at seven. After the program, sandwiches pies cake ice cream hot chocolate and coffee will be sold. There will be bingo games and other entertainment. Proceeds go to the school. The public is invited.
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The
Doss High School
Health And Red Cross Committee Meet In Gillespie County
A joint Gillespie county health committee and Red Cross meeting occurred Thursday afternoon November 14 at the courthouse to introduce the Red Cross roll call and plan production. Rev Donaldson gave the invocation and A D Stahl was introduced as Red Cross president. Mrs Lewis A Stevens read, Mrs E H Riley reminisced, P T A Choral Club provided music, Miss Kline the county health nurse assigned rural volunteering portfolios, and the Medical Auxiliary hosted an informal tea afterward.
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Gillespie County Health Committee
Red Cross
Court House
Mr and Mrs Burton Brown Visit J S Whitewood Home
Mr Burton Brown and Mrs Brown along with their sons visited the J S Whitewood home on Monday night, according to local social notes.
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Burton Brown and Sons
J. S. Whitewood
Kerrville Taxidermist Bids For Hill Country Trophies
Kerrville taxidermist with 15 years in the trade seeks bids for hill country trophies. The shop has operated in the area for four years and offers varied taxidermy services for hunters and collectors.
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Kerrville
Commercia
Monetare
Shower for Miss Emmie Klein
Miss Emmie Klein is honored at Tivydale hall by Mrs. Edwin Strackbein and Miss Julia Maurer with a rice shower. Guests choose the best home suggestion, Mrs. Hubert Cox wins, about 45 attend a plate lunch. Miss Klein becomes Mrs Ellis Nixon on Nov 28.
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Emmie Klein
Edwin Strackbein
Julia Maurer
Tivydale Hall
Hubert Cox
Miss Klein
Ellis Nixon
William Fritz
San Antonio
Emil Fritz
Grosenbacher Service Station Opens in Town
The Magnolia Service Station and Garage operated by W O Grosenbacher recently opened for business. A barbecue supper and dance drew a large crowd. Grosenbacher gave several prizes and serves as Willys car agent. He also handles hardware and appliances in a flagstone structure.
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Magnolia
W. O. Grosenbacher
Grosenbacher
Willys Cars
Grosenbarber
Perry Cosper Bags 15 Pointer Buck in Hill Country Hunt
Perry Leo Cosper, 12, displays a 132 pound dressed buck his first day of hunting season on a ranch near his home in the Hill Country. He used a .22 caliber rifle to take the heavy 15 pointer.
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Perry Leo Cosper
Local residents visit John 8 Whitewood at General Hospital
J and Whitewood along with Mrs A C Wendel and Dorothy Nell Inez and Robert Whitewood fed John 8 Whitewood at the General Hospital Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. & Whitewood
A. C. Wendel
Dorothy Nell
Inez
Robert Whitewood
John
Whitewood
General Hospital
Foreign ownership in leading American firms sparks debate
The piece questions a United Press story claiming foreign stockholders hold two billion in securities across two hundred top American companies. It contrasts Americans owning seven hundred million more, urging readers to weigh the implications of foreign capital amid calls for national defense spending and economic health debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
United States
Six Billion Dollar Payroll of Public Employees Critiqued
A critique argues that six billion dollars a year goes to over 4.5 million public workers across federal state county and local governments. The payroll rose 43 percent in ten years, outpacing private industry growth, with critics saying public employees do not produce income and are largely unproductive. The piece questions the expanding public sector during years not marked by broad prosperity.
Americans urged to curb talk and boost war prep
The author urges slower rhetoric and stronger preparation for defense, arguing years are needed to build naval and air power, grow armies, and supply weapons. He contends enemies already know American weaknesses and that public discussion should reveal more about readiness and production.
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Panama Canal
Hunter Death and Accidents Light Up Texas Opening
In Gillespie and surrounding counties multiple hunting mishaps occurred as the season opened. Hugo Crenwelge was accidentally shot by L E Allen who mistook him for a turkey on the August Scherer ranch. Crenwelge survived, while other hunters faced injuries including a broken leg, a gunshot toe, and abdominal wounds. In Burnet, 84 year old Walter Murka was fatally shot by a companion who mistook him for a deer on the Iverett Vann ranch.
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Burnet
Gillespie County
Hugo Crenwelge
L E. Allen
Dallas
Texas
Scherer
Cave Creek
Crenwelge
Mr. Allen
Fredericksburg
H. M. Cummings
Gordon Kidd
Loyal Valley
G. F. Simmons
Paris
Squaw Creek
Ward Roosser
Miles
Geistweidt
Mason County
Brady
Walter J. Murka
Benchley
Iverett Vann
Murka
G. B. Bowman
Church notices list Sunday masses and services
Divinity notices show Mass at 10 o clock each Sunday and Holy days with 8 30 Mass on third Sunday each month and all Holy days. Weekday bell at 7 45 a m Mass follows. Discussion Club meets second and fourth Sunday at 1 10 p m. First Baptist Church lists Sunday School at 10 Morning Service 11 and Evening 7 with Pastor Frank Nixon. Harper Methodist Church schedules Sunday school 10 First Sunday 3 p m Third Sunday 11 a m and Night service 7. Rev Ellis Thomas invites all to attend.
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Frank Nixon
Harper Methodist Church
Sunday School and church services schedule listed
The notice outlines Sunday School on the first and eighth Sundays at 10:00 a.m. English services on the first Sunday at 11:00 a.m. and the fourth Sunday at 7:30 p.m. German Service on the eighth Sunday at 11:00 a.m. Luther League meets the second Sunday at 7:30 p.m. Woman's Missionary Society gathers the third Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. Special peace devotions Sunday at 1:30 p.m. precede the Discussion Club meeting. We invite and welcome you.
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Luther League
Woman’s Missionary Society
Frame Garden Proves Valuable At Cypress Creek Home
Mrs. Richard Holekamp reports radishes ready and beets carrots turnips lettuce and spinach soon for the Holekamp farm home at Cypress Creek. The frame garden planted mid September covers with sacks for cold weather and faces south for max sun giving fresh winter vegetables for the family.
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Kerrville Times
Richard Holekamp
Cypress Creek Home Demonstration Club
Holekamp
Irma Kross
Kerr County Home
Seminary Marks 25 Years With Pontifical Mass in San Antonio
The 25th anniversary of St. John's Seminary in San Antonio was celebrated with a 9:30 a.m. pontifical mass at San Fernando Cathedral followed by a noon banquet at the Gunther Hotel. Bishop Sidney M. Metzger presided with a roster of clergy and officials including Bishop Garriga delivering the sermon. The seminary began in 1915 and now reports 102 students, with Msgr. John J. Robling serving as acting rector.
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St. John’s Seminary
San Fernando
Gunter Hotel
San Antonio
Sidney M. Metzger
Santa Fe
N. M
Lambert Scheil
Devine
Peter L. Foegelle
Rosciusco
Patrick J. Geehan
Bruno J. Hubertus
M. S. Garriga
Corpus Christi
Joseph S. Puska
Flatonia
A. J. Markovsky
St. John’s
Garriga
Matthew J. Gilbert
Metzger
Puska
John W. Shaw
Dwyer Ave
Msgr
John J. Robling
Harper Home Demonstration Club Meeting Held
The Harper Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. Roy Stevens home. Minutes approved. Miss Martin spoke on mattresses and related items. Mrs. Bierschwale resigned as secretary and treasurer. Four new members joined: Mrs. Bau Mann, Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Alcorn, and Mrs. Fairchild. Twenty five members and guests enjoyed cake and hot chocolate.
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Harper Home Demonstration Club
Roy Stevens
Pete Badhge
Martin
Bierschwale
Arthur Baumann
A. C. Jones
Alcorn
Harry Fairchild
Kerrville Greenhouse Seeks Orders for All Occasions
Jn Flowers for all occasions including parties weddings sickroom and funerals offered by The Kerrville Greenhouse contact Mrs Glen Hopf Harper Representative for orders or inquiries.
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Kerrville Greenhouse
Glen Hopf
Harper
Ladies Missionary Society Meeting Recaps Church Event
The Lutheran church Ladies Missionary Society met on Wednesday November 20 with hostesses Mrs Oswald Feller Mrs Romelda Peterman and Mrs Chester Bernhardt. Cookies sandwiches angel food cake cocas and coffee were served to about 25 members.
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Ladies Missionary Society of the Lutheran Church
Oswald Feller
Romelda Peterman
Chester Bernhardt
California and Kerrville Guests Visit Morris Couple
Mr and Mrs Maurice Delay of California and Mr and Mrs Jack Lee of Kerrville were guests of Mr and Mrs John Morris this week.
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Maurice Delay
California
Jack Lee
Kerrville
John &. Morris
Weekend Visit Includes Bucks and Baby Bernice
Mr and Mrs Marcellus Duder Stadt and their daughter Bernice of San Angelo visited the John Duderstadt home over the weekend. During the stay Marcellus killed his usual buck in the surrounding area.
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Marcellus Duderstadt
Bernice
San Angelo
John Duderstadt
Marcellus
Palestine Men Visit Locals After Weekend Hunt
Homer Jenkins and Andrew Frantzen of Palestine Texas spent the weekend hunting here as guests of Mr and Mrs Max Leage and their children.
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Homer Jenkins
Andrew Frantzen
Palestine
Texas
Max Leage
Namesakes Of State And National Leaders Fill Gillespie County First Draft
Hunters flock to Hill Country as Gillespie County fills its first draft quota. The article notes deer and turkey totals at Fredericksburg, compares past openings, and highlights Sam Houston Scarborough and Geo Washington Kensing as namesakes of Texas and the United States who volunteered for the first peacetime selective service training.
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Gillespie County
Sam Houston
Scarborough
Geo. Washington Kensing
Harper
Junction
General Sam Houston
Texas
Farmers' League Holds Regular Meeting Next Tuesday
Regular monthly Farmers' League meeting scheduled for Tuesday night November 26 at 8 o'clock. Dr. J. L. Bullard and son and C. S. Farramer of Waco were in town over the weekend hunting. They visited Mr. and Mrs. John S. Morris and Harry Maggard of San Antonio. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wedeck also hosted visitors Tuesday.
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J. L. Bullard and Son
C. S. Farramer
Waco
John S. Morris
Harry Maggard
San Antonio
Mrs
Fred Wedekind
Mien Wanted For the U S Army Air Corps
Men ages 18 to 35 with a high school education are urged to enlist in the U S Army Air Corps as mechanic radio operator or machine shop worker. Vacancies at Kelly Field and Puerto Rico. also in Artillery Infantry Quartermaster Medical Corps. For information apply at the U S Army Recruiting Station Kerrville Post Office Building Texas.
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Army Air Corps
Kelly Field
Artillery Infantry Quartermaster Corps
Medical Corps
Air Corps
U. S. Army
Post Office
Kerrville
Texas
Hunter Keeps Winning With Five Point Deer In White Bluff
Erato Hopf and Ted Rogers attended the funeral of Mr. John Colbath at Kerrville Wednesday. Mrs Glen Hopf and Harper Lorenz Kirchhoff were connected to the Kansas ranch scene in White Bluff country.
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Lorenz Kirchhoff
White Bluff
Erato Hopf
Ted Rogers
John Colbath
Kerrville
Pope of Peace Calls for Global Prayer Crusade
The Pope 12 calls for a worldwide day of public prayers on November 24, urging all Catholics to unite in prayer and penance. He emphasizes divine mercy and spiritual reform to accompany the crusade, aligning lives with the law of Christ and seeking to soften divine justice. Our local superior orders a special public observance in line with the Holy Father's wishes.
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Pius 12Th
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ad. Weinheimer
Waltin Novian
Jacob Heep
Joe Besier
Heep
John Metzger
Wm. Weigand
Joe
George
Oto Hopf
Anton Weinheimer
Gillespie Co
Health and Red Cross Committee
Ash
Eade
Veraville
Tex
Radio Post
Wrath
Miss Emmie Klein
First Baptist Church
the Friendly Church
Ellis Thomas
Our Lutheran Church
Walter C. Probst
Cypress Creek
Seminary
Ladies Missionary Society
Stein's
J. L. Bragg
Mill Creek Ranch
Jack Doss
Doss
Pehl
Albert Maennercher
Felix T. Pehl
Vigo Nielson
Herman Wilke
Felix Pehl
Victor Gardner
Kensing
Charles A. Kensing
Mason
Ad. Heep
Felix W. Meier
George Washington
Farmers’ League
Mien
U. S. Army Air Corps
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