La Grange Journal (La Grange, Tex.), Vol. 64, No. 16, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 22, 1943 Page: 2 of 8
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PAGE TWO
LA GRANGE JOURNAL
LADIES’ CEMETERY ISSN.
(Continued from page 1)
of |10.46, flowers for Carter lot for
$2.50, safety deposit box for $3.00
were ordered paid; the secretary was
allowed $6.00 for stamps and station-
ery.
Election of officers for the ensuing
year followed. Mrs. Thomas reported
the nominating committee being un-
successful in securing a president,
submitted the following names:
Miss Essie Alexander, president;
Mrs. May Eldridge, secretary; Mrs.
Nora Pierce, assistant secretary; Mrs.
Verna Reichert, 1st vice-pres.; Mrs.
Carl Krause, 2nd vice-pres.; Miss Ag-
nes Kruschel, treasurer.
The presiding officer asked for
nominations from the floor for presi-
dent; Mrs. Kirk nominated Mrs. Lo-
gan, who asked that her name be
withdrawn; Miss Alexander nominat-
ed Miss Ottllie Harigel, who request-
ed that her name be withdrawn; Mrs.
Willrich nominated Miss Essie Alex-
ander, who was elected by accalma-
tion. All other officers were elected
by acclamation.
In the election for Sexton only one
bid was received, the present sexton,
Helmuth Kroll, being elected for the
year. Mrs. Pierce moved that Mr.
Kroll’s salary be raised $10.00 per
month. Motion carried.
Treasurer reported that a request
had been made that the Association
buy a $500.00 war bond of the new
series. After considerable discussion
it was voted to buy same.
Following the introduction of offi-
cers for the coming year, it was moved
to adjourn.
The memorial services, under the
direction of Hon. Geo. E. Lenert,
which followed, were highly appre-
ciated and enjoyed.
MRS. MAY ELDRIDGE, Sec’y.
• • •
Treasurer’s Report—Fourth Quarter
April 15, 1943
Receipts—General Fund
Two U. S. Treas. Bonds____$ 200.00
One War Bond____________ 100.00
Balance on hand Jan. 21_____ 1402.38
Feb. 16, one grave and
one-half lot_____________ 40.00
Apr. 3, sale of two lots_____ 100.00
Apr. 12, int., on P.C.U. Fund 182.20
Apr. 16, int. on Rossdeut-
scher U.S. Treas. Bond____ .81
Dues collected for quarter _ 196.00
Donations received____!_____ 7.00
0) ^ ■ e$|g
Total __________________$1928.39
Disbursements
Sexton’s salary for quarter.$ 221.55
Jan. 22, to H. C. Kroll, for re-
Repainting and creosot-
ing headboards__________ 7.00
Apr. 15, to Collector of In-
ternal Revenue for Vic-
tory tax ____i____________ 3.45
Total ___________________$ 232.00
Apr. 15, bal. in Gen. Fund..$1696.39
Fence Fund
Two Fayette Co. road bonds $1000.00
Two U.S. Treas. bonds______ 200.00
Jan. 21, cash on hand______ 202.34
Apr. 10, int. on two Fayette
county road bonds_________ 50.00
Total ___________________$ 252.34
Feb. 9, to Alex Schroeder,
for work on fence________ 6.00
Apr. 15, balance in fund____$ 246.34
P.C.U. Fund
Apr. 15, net assets of fund.. $6344.81
Carter Legacy Fund
Four U.S. Treas. bonds $ 400.00
Apr. 16, cash on hand______ 51.60
Rossdeutscher Fund
One U.S. Treas. bond_______$ 60.00
F. Tomecek’s certificate of
time deposit____________$ 75.00
• • »
Treasurer’s Annual Report
April 15. 1942 to April 16, 1943
Receipts—General Fund
Two U.S. Treas. bonds $ 200.00
One war bond_____________ 100.00
Apr. 16, bal. on hand _______ 1463.32
June 15, int. on two U. S.
Treas. bonds ___________ 2.50
Oct. 19, int. on F. Tomecek
certificate________________ .75
Int. on Rossdcutschcr’s
U. S. Treas. bond_________ 1.63
Cash of Spec. Imp. Fund. . 24.69
Dues collected during year 603.00
Donations received_______ 26.00
Sale of lots__________ 380.00
Space of graves__________ 40.00
Apr. 12, int. on P.C.U. Fund 182.20
Total _________ $2624.09
Disbursements
Sexton’s salary for year J. $ 896.55
May 6, to Von Rosenberg Co.,
for lawnmower blades_____ 6.70
May, 6, rent and Fed. tax on
Safe Deposit box__________ 3.00
May 6, to A.W.F. Meyer,
for cedar________________ 3.00
July 16, to B. F. Harigel,
for programs__________ 8.00
July 20, to Mrs. May Eldridge,
secretary, for supplies____ 5.00
Jan. 22, to H. C. Kroll for re-
painting and creoeoting
headboards__,___________ 7.00
Methodist Church
J. W. Shepherd, Pastor
There will be services this week
from Wednesday through Friday ev-
ening at 8:00 o’clock each night. We
are looking for the entire member-
ship at as many of the services as
possible for them to attend.
Ask yourself the question: “Should
I go, or should I do something else?”
If you do that I know what the an-
swer will be, and you will be in your
place.
Come on Brethren and let’s make
the church stand out in the commu-
nity; it can be done; will you help?
Come praying for the services, then
enter in and help answer your pray-
er, and you will be surprised, for
God will honor those who honor Him.
Do you want to have some part in
the biggest thing in the world? That
is the Church of God.
* • •
Philadelphia Luth. Church, Swiss Alp
(U.L.C.A.
F. Erhard Eilers, Pastor
German services at 11:00 a.m.
Sunday School at 10:00 a.m.
Friday, April 23—German services
and Holy Communion at 10:30 a.m.
* * *
Trinity Lutheran Church
(U.L.C.A., Black Jack)
F. Erhard Eilers, Pastor
Thursday, April 22—German ser-
vices and Holy Communion at 9 p.m.
* • •
Zion Lutheran Church
Arthur P. H. Koehler, Pastor
Maundy Thursday, Holy Commun-
ion at 8:00 p.m. (English).
Good Friday, German services at
11:00 a.m.
Easter Sunday, English services at
11:00 a.m.
* • •
Plum Catholic Church
Rev. Paul P. Kaspar, Pastor
Holy Week
Good Friday—9:00 a.m.—Adoration
of the Holy Cross, Stations of the
Cross, Sermon.
Collection on Good Friday for the
Holy Sepulchre.
Holy Saturday—4:00 p.m.—Solemn
celebration of the Resurrection of
Christ, Procession with the Blessed
Sacrament, flower girls, music, sing-
ing, etc., Benediction.
Lenten Fast ends at noon.
Easter Sunday—8:00 a.m.—Bless-
ing of Food, High Mass, Benediction.
Collection on Easter Sunday for
the Seminary.
Easter Monday, April 26—9:00 a.m.
—Holy Mass, Benediction.
A Joyful Easter to all!
To Hasten Victory
No American wants this war
to go one minute beyond the
time we can bring it to a vic-
torious end. To hasten that
victory—to save possibly the
lives of millions of our boys
on our far flung fronts—it is
imperative that every Ameri-
can do his part in the Second
War Loan. There is an in-
vestment to fit every purse.
The most you can do is little
enough compared with the sac-
rifice offered by our boys in
service. They give their lives
—you lend your money.
Apr. 15, to Coll, of Internal
Rev., Victory tax_______
3.45
Total __________,_________$ 927.70
Apr. 15, Bal. in Gen. Fund $1696.39
Fence Fund
Two Fayette Co. road bonds.$1000.00
Two U. S. Treas. bonds_____ 200.00
Apr. 16, Cash on hand_____ 197.34
Int. on two U.S. Treas. bonds 5.00
Apr. 10, int. on two Fayette
Co. road bonds__________ 60.00
Total _____________________$ 252.34
Feb. 9, to Alex Schroeder,
for work on fence 1______ 6.00
Apr. 15, bal. in fund_____ $ 246.34
Perpetual Cemetery Upkeep
Fund
Apr. 15, net assets of fund $6344.81
Carter Legacy Fund
Four U. S. Treas. bonds____$ 400.00
Apr. 16, cash on hand______ 44.10
Int. on the four bonds 10.00
Total ___________________$ 54.10
May 9, to Mrs. T. W. Lueders,
for flowers______________ 2.50
Apr. 15, bal. in fund —___ $ 61.60
Konndeutscher Fund
One U. S. Treas. bond_____$ 60.00
F. Tomecek’s certificate on
time deposit___________$ 76.00
AGNES KRUSCHEL, Treas.
Hoetyn - Catholic Church
Rev. Paul P. Kaspar, Pastor
Holy Week
Holy Thursday—9:00 a.m.— High
Mass, Holy Communion, Procession
to the Repository, Stripping of the
Altars; Adoration of the Blessed
Sacrament until 8:00 p.m., then Man-
datum and Holy Hour.
Good Friday—Noon — Reading of
Prophesies, Uncovering and Adora-
tion of the Holy Cross, Mass of the
Pre-Sanctified, Stations of the Cross.
Collection on Good Friday for the
Holy Sepulchre.
Holy Saturday—7:00 a.m.—Bless-
ing of the New Fire, Reading of Pro-
phesies, Blessing of the Paschal Can-
dle and of Baptismal Water, High
Mass.
* • •
Lenten Fast ends at noon.
6:00 p.m.—Solemn celebration of
the Resurrection of Christ; Procession
with the Blessed Sacrament, flower
girls, music, singing, etc; Benediction.
Easter Sunday—10:00 a.m.—Bless-
ing of Food, High Mass, Benediction.
Collection on Easter Sunday for
the Seminary.
Easter Tuesday, April 27—Holy
Mass.
A Joyful Easter to all!
fitcome to cfruRCH
Presbyterian Church
. REV. GUY B. DUFF, Pastor
Sunday School each Sunday morn-
ing at 9:45 o’clock. Classes for all
ages, L. W. Stolz, Supt.
Adult Bible class at the church
each Thursday evening at 7:00 o’clock,
to which everyone is invited.
Preaching by the pastor each Sun-
day evening at 7.30 o’clock.
• • •
Trinity Hill Lutheran Church
Missouri Synod
Robert P. Nerger, Pastor
German services with Holy Com-
munion on Good Friday at 10:30 a.m.
Easter Sunday, English services at
10:30 a.m.
Sunday School and Bible class at
9:45 a.m.
American Laitheran Church
Rev. R. Heise, Pastor
St. Paul’s, La Grange:
Maundy Thursday at 8:15 p.m.
Good Friday at 8:15 p.m.
Easter Sunday at 10:30 a.m.
St. Peter’s, Prairie Valley:
Good Friday at 10:00 a.m.
Easter Sunday at 8:30 p.m.
St. John’s, Rutersville:
Good Friday at 2:30 p.m.
Easter Sunday at 2:30 p.m.
St. John’s, Ellinger:
Easter Sunday at 8:30 a.m.
Sunday School at the regular, hour.
The week after Easter the pastor
and Mr. Guy F. Tiemann will attend
the Texas District convention of the
American Luth. Church at Seguin.
Sunday after Easter, Decoration
Day exercises will be held at the Ru-
tersville church at 2:30 p.m.
Services at Prairie Valley at 9:15
a.m., and at La Grange (Geynan) at
10:45 a.m.
• * •
First Baptist Church
J. Moulton Parker, Pastor
Sunday School at 9:45 a.m.
Morning worship at 10:50 a.m.
Evening worship at 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday evening prayer service
at 8:00 o’clock.
Pastor Parker’s message last Sun-
day was on the 1st Psalm, morning
and evening. At the il:00 o’clock
hour, in substance, he said: “The
Christian delights in God’s Law
(Word), meditating upon it by day
and night.” By day In that he walks
according to God’s Word, “and .by
night in that he communes with God
through it.”
At night the pastor said "three
steps are taken in a downward career
in sin,” as follows: One “walks along
leisurely at first, not boldly and im-
pudently”, then “he takes his stand
defiantly with sinners” and at last,
“he takes a seat writh the scoffers.”
God save us from sin.
Next Sunday morning Brother
Parker will speak on “The Resurrec-
tion”, and at night, “God’s Estimate
of the Wicked and the Inevitable End
of the Ungodly.”
Lend him the encouragement and
inspiration of your presence and be
blest of God. —Reporter.
• mm
Ev. Lutheran Church
Carl Baer, Pastor
Waldeck, Zion’s Church—
Good Friday—Divine services and
Holy Communion at 10:00 o’clock.
Park—Easter Sunday—Sermon and
Holy Communion at 10:00 o’clock.
A joyful and Hopeful Easter to all!
Jim Drab of Rabb’s Prairie had
the first joint of three fingers ampu-
tated at the La Grange Hospital,
Tuesday. He was building a trailer
when lumber fell upon his right hand,
crushing the third, fourth and fifth
fingers.
SLIGHTLY INJURED
WANTED—Floor man at once at
the La Grange Hospital.
Cooney Letzerich had an accident,
Tuesday. He fell from a chair, re-
ceiving injuries which required hos-
pitalization. The Kroll ambulance
was called to convey him to the hos-
pital.
SUBSCRIBE FOR THE JOURNAL
SatieA
Thos. Lueders, in the Air Corps,
who received his wings recently in
Douglas, Arisons, arrived in La
Grange Monday for a brief furlough.
In the Year 1 943
The world sorely needs, this
year, the assurance of Easter
Sunday; the new feeling of hope
and confidence and trust which
the Easter Season brings to the
Christian world. May each of
us observe the day in His heart
as well as in His church.
KOENIG TOfl-
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THOMAS W. LUBDERS
Relatives and friends of Lieut.
Thomas. W. Lueders of La Grange
were notified Thursday that he had
“received his wings” the Monday pre-
ceding. Lieut Lueders is stationed at
Douglas, Arizona.
• • •
LJEUT. PERRY
Fort Knox, Ky.—One hundred and
seventy-one men, ranging in age
from 19 to 46, were commissioned as
second lieutenants here at the grad-
uation of the 29th class of the Ar-
mored Force Officer Candidate Cchool.
Among the new officers is 2nd Lt.
Fred M. Perry, son of Mr. and Mrs.
Ivan Perry of Houston. Chosen as
honor man in the class was Lt. Elmer
R. Beeler, who will be 46 years old
on April 23, and who was graduated
from an officers training school as
2nd lieutenant in the infantry in
World War I. Lt. Beeler, resident of
Tucson, Arizona, holds bachelor of
arts and law degrees from Harvard.
Guest speaker at the ceremony was
Lt. Col. Alfred B. Butts, Second
Army Headquarters, Memphis, Tenn.,
formerly chancellor of the University
of Mississippi.
CADET ALF. FISCHER
Marana Basic Flying School, Tuc-
son, Ariz., Apr. 19.—Leaving this
week from Marana Basic Flying
School at Tucson, Ariz., is Aviation
Cadet class 43-F, which goes now to
an Advanced school and final step of
flying trainihg.
Marana Basic Flying School, a div-
ision of the Army Air Forces’ West
Coast Training Center, supplies the
basic or secondary step in the in-
struction of Uncle Sam’s Aviation
Cadets. Here students are received
from primary schqols, fresh from
their first flying lessons and assigned
to fly the heavier, faster, BT-13 train-
ing plane.
Among the Aviation Cadets to be
graduated in class 43-F was Alfred
W. Fischer, son of August Fischer of
La Grange, Texas. He attended Bish-
op High School, Bishop, Texas, and
La Grange High School. Before en-
tering the Air Corps Cadet Fischer
was employed as manager of the In-
dependent Grocery at La Grange.
• • •
PVT. BENNIE PONCIK
Atlantic City, N. J.—Pvt. Bennie J.
Poncik, brother of Johnnie Poncik of
Fayetteville, Texas, has arrived at
the Atlantic City Basic Training Cen-
ter, Army Air Forces Technical
Training Command.
While attached to this station Pvt.
Poncik will undergo a course in phy-
sical conditioning and instruction in
military fundamentals, and will be
scientifically tested for aptitudes in
mechanical specialties needed by the
Technical Training Command for the
development of ground crews and air
crews.
Personal Mention
Mrs. C. G. Robson attended the fu-
neral of her uncle, J. D. Gerdes, of
Houston, Friday.
Mrs. Ed. Carson of Kerrville visit-
ed with her friend, Mrs. Edna Garza,
the first of the week.
Mrs. Johanna Carter left for Hous-
ton, Tuesday, for an indefinite visit
with her daughter.
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Mazac, lately of
Gruber, Oklahoma, spent Sunday in
La Grange. Joe has received an hon-
orable discharge from the army, and
will soon locate somewhere to do de-
fense work.,
A. F. Loessin of Smithville spent a
few hours in La Grange, Tuesday.
Mrs. F. D. Harrel of Boerne is vis-
iting with her mother, Mrs. Warnken.
Mrs. Chas. Wern and Miss Evelyn
Loessin, visited in Weimar, Monday
afternoon.
APRIL 82, 1943
DEATH’S TOLL
JOHN H. WES8ELS
After making a strong fight against
the approach of the Grim Reaper,
John H. Wessels of Halsted, died
Wednesday night of last week, April
14, aged 80 years and 6 days.
Deceased was born in Germany,
April 8, 1863, and with his parents
came to America in 1870, the family
eventually locating near Rutersville
in Fayette county. Mr. WesBels grew
to manhood in that village and later
took up farming, and also merchan-
dising, for many years conducting a
large mercantile store at Halsted, six
miles from La Grange.
Reverses came, a serious fire de-
stroyed his business house and con-
tents, and also destroyed his large gin
which he successfully operated at Hal-
sted. He raked aside the ashes and
made a new start.
He was united in marriage with
Miss Mary Heller, the daughter of a
prominent farmer of near Rutersville,
February 14, 1888. Fifty years later
scores of friends and relatives visited
with the aging couple and assisted in
making merry their 50th wedding an-
niversary.
Recognizing his worth as a citizen
and his strong convictions on issues
of the day, the majority of the tax
paying voters of Fayette county elect-
ed him to represent them in the State
Legislature, he served them to the
best of his ability, ably and well.
Although contentious with many, and
unswerving in his conclusions, John
Wessels remained an honest man, and
a good friend.
Surviving is his wife, three sons,
Garland of Halsted, Edward W. Wes-
sels of La Grange, and Leon Wessels
of Schulenburg; two daughters, Mrs.
Alvin (Sophie) Baumbach of Halsted
and Mrs. 0. W. (Irene) Albers of La
Grange. An only brother, Gerhard
Wessels of Rutersville, eight grand-
children and one great-grandchild
also mourn his passing.
Rev. R. Heise, pastor of the St.
Paul Lutheran church conducted ser-
vices at the family home at Halsted,
and the Kroll Funeral Home had
charge of the interment at Ruters-
ville.
* * »
JOHN D. GERDES
John D. Gerdes, aged 69 years, died
at Houston in a hospital last Thurs-
day afternoon; funeral services were
held Friday afternoon at the Hyde
Park Funeral Home in that city at
4:00 o’clock, Rev. E. M. Munroe,
Presbyterian minister officiating.
Surviving is his wife, one son John
R. Gerdes, and one grandson, John
R. Gerdes, Jr., of Houston, and one
brother, Antone Gerdes of El Campo.
Deceased was a former citizen of
La Grange; Mrs. Gerdes will be re-
membered by the older citizens as al-
so having been a former citizen, and
remembered as Miss Lula Mebus.
Hugo Miller, with the U. S. Army,
located at Wilmington, N.C., is ex-
pected home for the Easter holidays.
Mrs. Lena Moss of Schulenburg
visited in La Grange during the past
week.
Mr. and Mrs. Edw. Moss, Jr., of
Houston, spent the week-end in La
Grange.
B. B. Stierling of Houston is spend-
ing a few days in La Grange with his
mother, Mrs. G. A. Stierling, and
with his sister, Mrs. sxa Holmes.
REMOVE TO LA GRANGE
Miss Ruby Gholson of San Marcos,
but lately of Hempstead, has remov-
ed to La Grange with her mother.
They are sharing the home occupied
by Mrs. Ollie R. Snipes.
Miss Gholson will resume her work
here as one of the Field workers for
the State department of Public Wel-
fare.
Classified Advertisements
TIEMANN WANTS your oil burn-
ing Cook Stoves.
Write for Eight Advantages to the
Borrower.—Colorado County Federal
Savings & Loan Ass’n., Columbus, Tex
FOR SALE.—7-room house; apply
to Gerh. Oeltjen, La Grange, Tex. (tf)
DR. FRANK KENT has resumed
practice—Eye, Ear, Nose, Throat—
Glasses. Office at E. Baca residence,
La Grange, Texas.
YOU CAN MAKE your Spring
house cleaning a paying proposition
by selling used items you no longer
want to Tiemann’s Trading Post.
WHEN BUYING CHICKS, buy
GOOD CHICKS. Our foundation flock
is from 300 to 360 eggs laying hens
for three generations. Also best feed
in town.—La Grange Produce Co.,
Poultry Farm and Hatchery. (tf)
FOR SALE—My 90-acre farm 2V4
miles west of Industry, everlasting
water, excellent for cattle raising; on
highway. Also have some hay for
sale.—Emil Hartflel, R2, New Ulm,
Texas. (18-p)
IF YOU DON’T NEED it sell it to
someone who does—Tiemann will find
the needy one.
ARROW Chix All Mash Starter,
$4.00 cwt.; Red Arrow Laying Mash,
$3.45 cwt.; Red Top Cane Seed, $3.15
cwt.; Ground Wheat, $2.60 cwt.; Soy
Bean Meal, $2.85 cwt. We buy poul-
try and eggs.—Patmac Produce Co.
CHICKS of superior quality; Texas
U.S. Approved; every Tuesday, at
reasonable prices. Book your order
now for later deliveries. Phone 316.—
The La Grange Hatchery, Werner C.
Tramp, Prop. (5tf)
BABY CHICKS — Leghorns, beds,
Rocks, Hybrids, day old pullets and
cockerels Tuesdays; Egg-a-day Start-
er and Lay Mash, low prices, special
on prints; Salsbury’B Rota-Caps, Avi-
Ton, Phenosal; new stock at old
prices. See us for poultry service
diagnosis. Albers Hatchery Feed
Store, La Grange, Texas. (61-tf)
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