Tax collections for 1941 begin October 1 at Gillespie County
October 1 marked the start of the 1941 tax period. Charles Feuge, longtime local gunsmith, again issued the first tax receipt, with other first-day arrivals including Alvin Kensing and Raymond Klein. Poll tax rules shift to numbered receipts under a new law, and Gillespie County reports a lower total tax rate due to an 11 cent state cut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Feuge
Klein Frankreich
Feuge
Raymond Klein
Tivydale
Alvin Kensing
Harper
Klein
Chas. Klein
Leo Hartmann
Meusebach Creek
Kensing
Martin Anderegg
Theo Koennecke
Theo Lange
Albert Hartmann
Chas. Hartmann
Albert E. Bernhard
Rolf Dannenberg
Edna Dannenberg
Hy. A. Moellering
Alois Heinrich
Felix Heep
Clara Peter
Ernst Stehling
Adam Stehling
Edwin 0. Kiehne
Albert T. Hartmann
Rolf R. Dannenberg
Edwin
Kiehne
Gillespie County
George N. Sheppard
Wm. M. Petmecky
County Road District
Fredericksburg
Cain City
Herman
Grapetown
New Belt and Appliance Belt Options at Kaiser Service
W A Kaiser Service Station announces a complete line of Gates Valco belts and a fan belt for any car. They also offer belts for washing machines and refrigerators. Pecan Belt Nursery promotes Apples for eating, cooking, canning or preserving, encouraging early ordering while supplies last.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Kaiser
Pecan Belt Nursery
Mr and Mrs Creighton Stevens Visit Klein Branch Hosts
Mr and Mrs Creighton Stevens of the Klein Branch community were visitors in the home of Mr and Mrs Jack Jones Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creighton Stevens
Klein Branch
Jack Jones
Coker Family Visits In Junction Over Weekend
Mr and Mrs Roy Coker and their young daughter from Junction visited the home of Mrs Cokers parents Mr and Mrs Allen Gibson for the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Coker
Junction
Knowledge of God From His Works
Catholic discourse argues that God is knowable through sense experience and reason. By observing the orderly world and its abundant resources, one infers a Creator’s existence and goodness, as illustrated by a hypothetical office ledger and the bounty of nature. For information on anything Catholic write to DISCUSSION CLUB St. Anthony's Church Harper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God
2000 Out For 36th Reunion Fort Worth Stars Telegram
About 2000 people gathered at Hotel Texas for the 23rd annual Thirty sixth Division Veterans Association and Women's Auxiliary reunion in Fort Worth. Guests from Texas and Oklahoma. events included a 6 p.m. banquet with Charles C. Ingram as speaker, a Crystal Ballroom dance, a candlelight service led by Mrs. Nora Walton, and a Youth band concert. The Stick Club led a delegation from Company I, 142nd Infantry, with plans for a last survivor bottle and cane prize. Memorials for deceased members planned for Sunday morning, followed by a barbecue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Uncle Sam
USO
Hotel Texas
Association
John A. Hulen
Charles C. Ingram
Wharton
111Th Quartermaster’s
111Th
Crystal Ballroom
Floyd Boden
Nora B. Walton
Grady Guyton
Chestnut Avenue Christian Church
Rotha M. Berry
South Hi-Mount
Clementine Murray
West Rosedale
Annette Wood
el Campo
Doris Cohn
Thomas Place
142Nd Infantry
E. S. Becker
Houston
W. E. Suter
Beaumont
The
Suter
Company I
86Th
National Youth Administration Band
Harold Dybwad
Will Rogis Memorial
Adjt
J. Watt Page
Texas
Blum’s Going-Out-Of-Business Sale Ends October 18
The going out of business sale at Rebt. Blum store in Fredericksburg ends Saturday October 18. Last chance to buy dry goods and groceries at special prices. See advertisement on another page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blum
Fredericksburg
Alfred Lehne Birthday Surprise At His Home
Friends and relatives surprised Alfred Lehne on his birthday anniversary last Wednesday evening at his home. Sandwiches, cake and lemonade were served to about 30 guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Lehne
Local Couples Take Brief Trip and Visit Kin
Mr and Mrs Alfred Lehng and Fritz Baumann traveled to Junction on Tuesday night for a business trip. Mr and Mrs C E Bein spent Sunday in Sonora visiting relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Lehng
Fritz Baumann
Junction
C. E. Bein
Sonora
Stick Club Names First Sweetheart Adele Scarborough
At a Saturday meeting of The Stick Club Miss Adele Scarborough daughter of Mr and Mrs J M Scarborough of Harper was elected the club’s first Sweetheart. She wore a blue taffeta dress with velvet flowers and received a white carnation corsage, bethlehem stars, and a stick as a gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper
W. E. Fletcher
Mary Frances
J. M. Scarborough
Adele
Fred Bierschwale
Stick Club
Adele Scarborough
Miss Scarborough
ACHIEVEMENT TOUR SHOWS PLANNED LANDSCAPES IN RURAL HOMES
Gillespie county women showcased well planned landscapes on October 2 1941 as part of the Achievement Tour by the Home Demonstration Club. yard improvements spanned three to five years with work evolving from leveling grounds to soil enrichment, fencing choices, and the addition of walks using rock or cement. grasses and native turf provided beauty and soil protection. See Tours page 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Demonstration Club
Gillespie County
Bermuda
St. Augustine
Church Notices and Mass Schedule for Sundays
Mass occurs Sundays at 10 o clock with an 830 a m Mass on the third Sunday and on major feast days. Weekday bell tolls at 730 a m before Mass. Parish Societies meet after the 930 Mass on their Sundays. Sunday School follows the 930 Mass. The Discussion Club meets on the 2nd and 4th Sundays at 130 or 2. Visitors may attend all meetings and services.
First Baptist Church Announces Weekly Schedule
The Friendly Church led by Rev. T. H. Alcorn lists Sunday school at 10 a.m. with H. H. Fairchild as superintendent, morning service at 11, evening service at 7 15, W M A Mondays at 3 p.m. prayer and teachers meeting Wednesdays at 7 15, G A and R A Fridays at 7 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
the Friendly Church
Rev
T. H. Alcorn
Harper Methodist Church Sunday School and Services Begin
Rev H Ellis Thomas pastor announces starting October 19 Sunday School at 10 A M and service at 11 A M on October 19 with weekly Sunday services thereafter at Harper Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper Methodist Church
H. Ellis Thomas
Lutheran Church Services October 6 English Mission festival
Walter C. Probst, Pastor, invites all to Sunday School at 9 30 a m and an English Mission festival service at 11 a m. Rev E G Knaack of Pflugerville will be the guest speaker. A cordial welcome to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. G. Knaack
Pfluegerville
Reading This WHAT THEY SAY The Neutrality Act
A historical note outlines the Neutrality Act and Lend-Lease provisions. It describes prohibitions on American ships visiting belligerent ports and restrictions on travelers. It also covers presidential discretion to designate combat zones and to sell lease or transfer weapons for national defense. The act ends June 30 1943 or earlier if Congress deems the emergency over.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amercan Men Ant
United States
Congress
Freedom of the seas in Adams and Jefferson era
The article traces early American views on freedom of the seas, contrasting Adams and Jefferson. It notes Congress and public oversight, French privateers, Barbary pirates, and Tripoli’s hostility. It argues war-time limits on belligerent trade, the need to defend peaceful commerce, and questions the cost of the doctrine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
Congress
Directory
Barbary
Tripoli
United States
Adams
France
Jefferson
Germany
Italy
Price control debate unfolds amid inflation fears
Mr Henderson concedes uncertainty about plans but urges rapid action to fight inflation. He testifies before Congress, acknowledging gaps in knowledge while insisting some price-fixing measure must be adopted soon. Earlier, Bernard Baruch urged direct focus on the issue in a House committee session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henderson
Bernard Baruch
House Banking and Currency Committee
Baruch
Amateur Program Nears Completion Harp Home Demonstration Club
Rehearsals underway for Harper area Amateur Program slated Saturday night October 18. Event promises fun and laughs with outsiders and neighboring clubs taking part. Admission 25c adults, 10c children, tax increases total to 28c and 1c. Local talent includes band, orchestra, dancers, and acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harer
Harper Club
Mamen
Liza
Enmemene
Doss Club Sone Cutesnenenee Oem
Symphony Orchestra
Arkansas Traveler
Trail
P T A News Meeting at Baptist Church in October
The P T A held its regular meeting October 8 at the Baptist church with a general business session at 8 PM. Mrs Jarvis led devotional and a National Picture program by Mr Smith discussed Difficulties That Threaten Modern Homes. Plans for a Halloween Carnival and a play were announced. Next meeting set for November 7 inviting parents and the public. Mrs A P Austin of Waco visiting sister Mrs J S Whitewood. John S Whitewood family accompanied her to Roosevelt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Jarvis
Sylvester SoMge
Mneaone
Menue
Mts
Smith
A. P. Austin
Waco
J. S. Whitewood
Roosevelt
John S. Whitewood
Price Control Must Thread Through All War Measures
Baruch argues price control cannot stand alone and must move in step with wage, rent, and other wartime controls. He warns that uncoordinated pricing will worsen inflation, especially as rents rise with war industries. A unified agency linking controls could curb inflation, else inflation will rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Baruch
War Industries Board
Biterness
Washington
Three Die In Highway Crash And Firepumper Races Held
A fatal highway crash claimed three lives during a Cameron Firemen’s Convention week end. In the man pumper event Brenham won in 18 seconds, with Taylor second at 18 and 4 six, Fredericksburg third at 21 and a half. Other results listed Belton 28 and a half, Llano 24, Harper 26, plus a 4 man pumper race with Brenham taking first and Llano second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Bill Kaiser
Earl Sylvester
Robert Morris Bein
Maxie Baumann
Charlie Barrett
Richard Roeder
Sug Akrenen
Brenham
Taylor
Fredricksburg
Belton
Llano
Harper
Elgin Kuhlmann
Elgin Crenwelge
Louis Durst
Walter Ottmers
Texas
Fredericksburg
Routine Wool Buying Reported in West Texas Warehouses
J M Lea of Draper and Company reported substantial purchases of 12 months wool from Lampasas and Lometa warehouses. Henry Stallings Co and Carl Cloud holdings at Lampasas show large wool and mohair inventories with sales around 40 cents a pound. Joe Blakeney of Hallowell Jones Donald bought a car of 12 months wool from Brady's Roddie & Company at 40.12 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Angelo
Carl Cloud
Lampasas
Lea
Florence
Joe Blakeney
Hallowell, Jones & Donald
Roddie & Company
Brady
Shower for Mrs. Edgar Strackbein Before Marriage
A miscellaneous shower was given for Mrs. Edgar Strackbein formerly Amanda Markwordt in her grandmother’s home. About 30 guests attended as ribbon sandwiches potato chips and orangeade were served. Mrs Strackbein received lovely and useful gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Strackbein
Amanda Markwordt
B. Markwordt
Strachbein
Gillespie County Mutual Directors Meet
Gillespie County Mutual Life Insurance Association directors met in regular session chaired by President Otto Henke. They praised the healthy financial condition, mortuary fund growth, and ongoing new member additions. The article invites locals to investigate the organization and notes praise from the state insurance department and others familiar with mutuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie County Mutual Life Insurance Association
Pres
Otto Henke
Gegenseitiger
Gillespie County
State Department of Insurance
Mutuals
Merritt Family Visits Wedekind This Weekend
Mr and Mrs R R Merritt and Mr and Mrs Lloyd Merritt with son W H of near Hunt spent the weekend visiting Mr and Mrs J F Wedekind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. R. Merritt
Lloyd Merritt and Son
W. H
Near Hunt
J. F. Wedekind
Mr and Mrs Pead Whitewood Visit Brown Family
Mr and Mrs Pead Whitewood and their children spent a pleasant Sunday visiting Mr and Mrs W O Brown and their family at home.
Kerrville Army Boys Killed In Road Crash
Six men from Camp Bowie on furlough were returning to Kerrville when a 1937 Chevrolet sedan skidded on a rain slick pavement near Comfort. Paul Grona 21 and Howard Marler 28 died instantly, Charles Rose died next morning, Stewart Davis remained hospitalized, John Domingues driver and Max Grana escaped with minor injuries. The vehicle overturned several times, two others were severely injured. All six were Kerrville residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comfort-Fredericksburg
Keidel's Hospital
Paul Grona
Howard Marler
Charles Rose
Keidel Hospital
Stewart Davis
John Domingues
Max Grana
Camp Bowie
Kerrville
Fredericksburg
Comfort
Rose
Davis
Vocational Education Program At Citizens Auto Garage
Clarence Harper directs a federal funded vocational education course at Citizens Auto Garage for 23 boys aged 17 to 25. The program covers training advantages paid by the federal government and invites eligible youths to enroll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Harper
Citizens Auto Garage
Harper
Mrs Dittmar's Yard Demonstration At Home
Mrs John Dittmar yard demonstrator of Doss Home Demonstration Club shared three year plan progress at annual yard achievement day held at her home last week. Her Bermuda lawn flagstone walks and well landscaped yard feature shrubs roses and dahlia beds with seeds grown redbud and native shrubs. Future goals include rock yard fence and flagstone floor for outdoor living room. Ice cream and cake followed. next meeting with Mrs Seth Rode on Oct 16 1941.3
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dittmar
Doss Home Demonstration Club
Dittmar
Seth Rode
Otto Dittmar
Ida Smith Visits Sister at Center Point
Mrs. Ida Smith spent several days visiting her sister Mrs. Gar ret Bierschwale and family at Center Point, Mr. Exell who had been visiting there returned home with her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Smith
Garret Bierschwale
Center Point
Mr. Exell
Jones Couple Visit Marks Business Trip Wednesday
Mr and Mrs Jack Jones traveled as business visitors on Wednesday visiting local firms and meeting with executives. The trip emphasized commercial ties and potential partnerships with area companies. Their hosts included several industry leaders who discussed upcoming projects and investments.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Frank Staudt
Cently
Ed. Dabney
Austin
Romeo Dabney
San Antonio
Max Hopf
Catholic Information
St. Anthony's Church
Sona. Cissereeeseeetttrne Casero Swimming Exhibition
Doss Club
T. A. News
Fireman's
Doss
John
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