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Newspaper

Harper Herald

Location

Harper, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1940

Page

2

Obituary: David A Petsch Dies at 25 in Gillespie County

David Adam Petsch born June 26 1915 Gillespie County died November 9 1940 at age 25 he worked for Standard Motor Company. Survived by parents five siblings and other relatives. Funeral at St Marys church with three priests officiating interment in local Catholic cemetery. Maurice Bell and family visiting Mr and Mrs C J Whitewood plans hunting during stay.

David Adam Petsch Gillespie County Otto Petsch David Standard Motor Company Herman and Felix Fredericksburg George Petsch

Celebrate Golden Wedding of Mr and Mrs Louis Kordzik Sr

All the children gathered to mark the 60th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Kordzik Sr at their home on Saturday November 9. The event featured gold chrysanthemum decor and a cake baked by E J Stark. A supper followed before an evening at Barons Crack hall. Twelve children are listed with spouses and 18 grandchildren noted.

Louis Kordzik E. J. Stark Barons Crackhall Amalia A. W. Seagraves Llana Ella Harold Kissel Fredericksburg Edna Robert Knuckells San Antonio Harry Kordzik Elsie FE. J. Stark New Braunfels Benno Kordzik Hilmar Kordzik Lee Kordzik Norma Hilmar Eckert

Thanking Supporters For Honest Service In Elections

A statement of gratitude from a public figure thanking supporters for faithfulness and backing in elections. The speaker emphasizes honest and efficient service and goodwill toward all, with no ill will toward anyone.

Kordzik Golden Anniversary Attended by Family and Friends

Mrs Kordzik and her husband hosted their golden anniversary with attendance from Miss Pauline Schmidt, bridesmaid at the silver wedding, who also joined the celebration. They express gratitude for the cards flowers and congratulations received during the day from family and friends.

Ren Pauline Schmidt Mrs. Kordzik

Alfred E Grobe obituary details Fredericksburg man

Alfred E Grobe born February 2 1885 in Fredericksburg son of George W and the late Mrs Grobe died November 7 1940 in San Antonio at age 56 years 9 months 5 days married Selma Rusenberger May 8 1908. Surviving siblings Edna Mrs Ernst Hauser Cora Alice and Helmuth Grobe of San Antonio. Funeral by Rev A L Wolff at St Johns Lutheran officiated at Riebe funeral home interment Roselawn cemetery.

Alfred E. Grobe Fredericksburg George W. Grobe San Antonio Selma Rusenberger Edna Craig Erwin Ernst Hauser Cora Alice Helmuth Grobe A. L. Wolff St. John’s Lutheran Church Riebe Funeral Home Roselawn

Typical Camp Scene During Hunting Season

A camp photo from the G. F. Henke ranch shows hunters gathered around a fire on the second night of hunting season. Bucks hang from rafters as a bright flame and camera flash illuminate the scene. Men include Joe Bates Jacl Bonner H A Burleson Parker Means Gus Weaver and Henry Davis from Wortham and Austin. A boy and a camp cook are also visible.

G. F. Henke Joe Bates Jacl Bonner H. A. Burleson Parker Means Gus Weaver Henry Davis Wortham Austin

New Texaco Super Service Station Opens in Fredericksburg

The remodeled Super Service Station at West Main and South Milam streets opened last week Friday. Ellis St. Clair, Fredericksburg service station operator, serves as manager. The facility features enclosed washing and lubrication departments with sliding glass doors. In the photo, Leroy Petermann stands left as assistant beside Ellis St. Clair.

West Main South Milam Streets Ellis St. Clair Fredericksburg Leroy Petermann

Hold 'Er Newt She's A Bear in Brave Rodeo Vibe

Brief item notes a rough animal event with a horse and broncs described as temperamental. The fragment hints at a rodeo or entertainment setting with riders facing challenging horses and a playful frontier tone. Further specifics are unreadable in the clipped text.

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Local social notes from junction and Kerrville visits

Miss Grace Davison and Miss Wilma Barnette spent the weekend with Mrs Alfred Ellebracht in the James River community. Mr and Mrs John S Whitewood and children and Mr and Mrs E K Brown and children spent Armistice Day at Junction. 100 Worth Hwe visited his parents in De Leon for the weekend. Mr and Mrs Carl Ochler were visitors in Kerrville Tuesday.

Grace Davison Wilma Barnette Alfred Ellebracht James River John S. Whitewood E. K Brown Junction Worth Hwe de Leon Carl Ochler Kerrville

Texas sixth in duck hunters in the state

Texas ranks sixth among states for migratory waterfowl stamp sales with 63 460 stamps sold last year totaling 1 111 561 nationwide. Minnesota leads with 120 034, followed by Michigan 86 064 and California 74 644. The stamp costs 1 and must be carried by all hunters over 16, with Texans applying it to their hunting license and canceling by signing the face. Local items note visits and trips by Fredericksburg and Round Mountain residents this week.

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Talberts and Stevens share Sunday visit in Mountain Home

Mr and Mrs Bob Talbert and their small son of Mountain Home visited Mr and Mrs Homer Lee Stevens last Sunday evening.

J. B. Granville Brady Bob King el Dorado C. W. Granville Bob Talbert Mountain Home Homer Lee Stevens

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Maurice Bell Donna C. J. Whitewood Mr. Bell F. E. Saenger Lumber Company Kerrville, Texas Schreiner Wool & Mohair Alfred Grobe Lion Brand Thorogood Wolverine A. M. Store Turkeys Christian Hahn Ros FORD Fredericksburg Implement CO L. E Stehling Bros the Friendly Men's Store Tailoring Hill Country Boening Studebaker Fredericksburg, Texas Texaco “Super Fort Worth J. J. Rogers Bob Rogers Arthur Nagel Harper Wednesday Lon Parker Mrs Eddie Safarickere Round Mountain Carlos Parker Mrs. S. Parker Max Lange Little Son F. M. Floyd City Produce Water St Norman Fredericksburg Oyydol Bouy Woerner Lochie Storage & Commission Co Cooper’s Cooper's
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