The Fayette County Record (La Grange, Tex.), Vol. 40, No. 11, Ed. 1 Friday, December 8, 1961 Page: 2 of 6
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PACK 2
THE EATETTB COUNTY RECORD, LA ORANGE, TEXAS
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1961
ft* r ayett* County Racord
Published by
farmer* PuDitshlu* Co, Ltd
•very Tuesday aud Friday
La Grange, Tela*
L. J. Sulak, Editor-Manager
Chas. W. Priebe. Managing
Editor
■ntered a* eecond claae maU
(natter at the Poet Office at
I-a Orange, Texas
Subscription Rates In Fayette and
REPORT
(Continuer) trom Pape 11
and arrested the two boyx who I
broke In the Jake Walla Service j
station and also recovered the mer- |
chandlse.
16, Two were jailed, one druuk
and one for sheriff of Kerr county.
17, One drunk Jailed.
16, Two Jailed for Investigation
und weekend patrol.
19, Charlie made a call to Schu-
Warrenton News
By Mrs. V. G. Frenzel
Surrounding Counties: Year 33(H), lenburg to investigate a burglary
* months $1.75, 3 months $1.00 ' and on to Columbus, working on
Elsewhere In Texas: Year $3.50, ' the case.
« months $1.90; 3 months $100
Out of State: Year $4.00;
< months $2.26; 3 months $1.36
City Deliver*, by maU. tn
La orange:
Yes* 33.60; « months 11.90
Cen-Tex Livestock
Commission Co.
Giddings, Texas
Sale Every Tuesday
Ed “Toby” Tobias Mgr.
December 5, 1961
ON HAND:
Cattle 727, hogs 344. sheep 8,
horses 2.
CALVES:
20. Charlie went back to Colum-
bus' area to work on the burglary
case- Rek Hill burglary.
21. Charlie and myaelf took a
suspect in the burglary case to
Austin and run him on the lie de-
tector. Also one drunk Jailed.
22. One drunk Jailed and routine
patrol. Fayetteville burglary.
HD Meets
The Walhallu HD Club, meet-
ing on Nov. 20 in the humo of Mrs.
Grace Smith, studied suggestions
for using leftover, and saw a de-
monstration of a deluxe turkey
casserole given by Mrs. L. L. Hall.
Mrs. Hall also distributed a dally
food guide. "Food For Fitness."
Mrs. Ben F. McCormick presided
and gave a timely reading on
“Thanksgiving."
Council report was by Mrs. L.
L. Petrlch. She reported on sug-
gestions for the educational tour
submitted, and that more were
solicited; also on merchandise a-
vallable through the Council mar-
keting committee; and that the
• Council Christmas party, ........
3. T«° Jailed for investigation^ n,.w nu,niherSi with th(.
ami held for Crane, Texas. Also commlggtouurs1 Court and Fair of-
ficials as special guests, had been
set for Dec. 12. The Walhulla club,
being the host club, will provide
the drinks and be in charge of
the arrangements.
In January, all committee mem-
bers are to meet at 10 a. m. prior
to the regtilaY efhmcll meeting at
La Grange School
Cafeteria Menu
December 11-15
MONDAY
Spaghetti and meat
balls.
Refreshments consisting of dough-
nuts, coflee und cokes were serv-
ed.
Plan Vule Activities
The Luther League of St. John's
made plans for their annual carol-
ing tour and Christinas party
when they met on Nov. 29 The
date was set for Dec. 18 at 6:80
p. m.
Meditations were by Doris Mae
Kellers. Tamarla Lee Gouge offer-
ed a prayer, after which the stu-
dy, "Stewardship of the Gospel,”
wus presented by Ituby Faye Mar-
burger. James Freutei, Ruth Ellen
Oetken. Bruce Frenxel and Virgie
Faye Welshuhn.
Carol Sue Weyand, Doris Elaine
Tied! und James Wunderlich wore
accepted as members.
Refreshments consisting of sand-
wiches. hot chocolate, chips, pic-
kles and doughnuts were served to
the Leaguers, the pastor and the
sponsors. Mr. and Mrs. Hen F.
McCormick.
Program Well Attended.
Thv Advent program, sponsored
by the Junior Lutherans on Sunday
evening. Dec. 3. was well present-
ed and well received by the host
of friends and relatives in attend-
ance.
Highlight of the evening was the
Church Notices
St. John's Lutheran Church
Warrenton. Texas
Marvin D. Koenig, Pastor
December 9, Confirmation, 9
ni. at Waldeck.
December 10. Congregation at
Study, 9:16 a. m. Congregation at
Worship, 10:30 a. m.
December 11, Brotherhood Party
und Supper, 7 p. in.
December 13, Sunday School
Christmas Program Practice, 7 p.
m.
December 14, Youth Choir Re-
nearsal, 7 p. m. Senior Choir Re-
hearsal, 8 p. m.
12 o'clock. The Christmas , Bklt .-Twai) the Month
Christmas." It featured various
ciiu mm iiiiiui; uosiKiiniciUB. i , ____
Durins the business meeting the ■ " ob*erv and suggested
During the business meeting, the thftt aI] ,he children „f the wor)d
partlcinate in the preparation for
Good and choice 24-26.90, green beans, creamed carrot*,! fo<^C committee^nnoITne’ed "The | „.'J,w„as !?e .Month
commercial 21-23.75, utility j hot biscuits, butter, peanut menu and made assignments.
20-22, culls 20 down. Stocker ] butter, spiced applesauce and
steer calves 25-29, stocker hei- milk. <jub ,wa" ■“*£!* to accept Mrs.
r O') oo I. I ! WTrigors A xr Marvin Dan Koenig and Mrs. Tom-
1,“ ''^' stocker yearlings \ TUESDAY ' my Rhemann into its membership.
oxitvo I Cc en c dumpllngS' na- For recreation, the hostess con-
BULLS; vy beans, baked corn, celery1 ducted a word-building game
Heavy weight 18-20.20, light■ sticks, bread, peach custard which resulted in a tie between
weight 17-18. i and milk.
COWS: | WEDNESDAY
Stocker cows 15-20.60. good I Hamburgers, onion rings, „ , _ . Mr «... • » >
i~*» **** .£*• tJZ&S
colate cake and milk. j a truck load of cattle turned over week in Houston visiting with the
THURSDAY i and the cattle scattered. We got biluilie* of their sons. Lloyd nnd
Fried chicken, creamed po- 1 tht‘m a11 hack hut two head. Also b*«or. They also enjoyed visiting
tatoes hrnum r,r-o„„ *„ call near Cistern, a mental pat- w"-h friends and report making a
tatoes, brown gravy, chilled to- lent brought ln and taken to HoPus. sightseeing trip through the Gal.
matoes, bread, ice cream and ton by Charlie. | veston coastal area where the ef-
| milk. 25, I went to Schuleuburg for feots of Carla was pretty had In
FRIDAY I investigation, then there was a Places.
cows 12-14.60, canner 8-10.50.
Cow and calf pairs, good none,
medium 135-190, old worn out
100 down.
HOGS:
Good and choice 16-16.90,
sows 14-15.80, heavy weight j
15-15.75, light weight 15-15.50,:
the coming of the Messiah. Follow-
ing the skit, the film strip on Al-
bert Schweitzer recently purchas-
ed by the Juniors, was viewed.
x. D . , -v, , „ J -- „ During the social hour that fol
, Mrs. Hubert Pietsch and Mrs. V.. lowed, rookies, doughnuts coffee
G. Frensel who shared the prize. , and hot chocolate were served.
i Personal
Mr.
Hot dogs with chili sauce,! a.h,M,linR scraP*' P'ia"»>ia, one j-
. ... ’ \ pern mun wnu uil on und an**. a
fried fish with
. . Negro man was killed, and ano 1
tartar ^ sauce, ^ ther was Jailed by Brunner and
feeders none, pigs none.
Comments: All cattle sold steamed cabbage, pickled beets, | charged with murder
higher at Cen-Tex this week, cornbread, butter, apple crisp 26, Calls to two minor wrecks
We are getting more buyers and milk. snd routine work
every week. Hogs were strong- Extra one-half pint of milk,! 27, Trlp t0 Hallt'u,,vlllft ,or
er. two cents. No limit.
Annual Stock holders
Meeting
instigation
Waldeck Lutheran Church
Waldeck, Texas
Marvin D. KoSnig, Pastor
December 9. Confirmation, 9 a. m.
December 10, Congregation at
Worship, 8:15 a. m. Congregation
at Study. 9:15 a. m.
December 14. Sunday School
Christmas Program Practice, 7:30
p. ,ni
St. Michael’s Lutheran Church
Missour Synod
Winchester, Texas
W. B. Gummeli, Pastor
Sunday. Dec. 10, 9 a. m„ English
service.
10:15 a. ru., Sunday School and
Bible Classes.
7 p. m., Movies shown by the
Waither League In the Church-
hoUHC
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Ellinger
Raymond W. Durst. Pastor
8 30 a. m., Worship service.
9 30 a. m. Church School.
Dec. 11, 7 p. m„ Rehearsal for
Christmas Program.
St. Peter's Lutneran Church
prairie Valley
Raymond W. Dors* Pastor
9 45 a. m.. Church School.
10:43 a. in. Worship Service.
Dec 13. 7:30 p. in. Council meet-
ing
MAID —
(Continued from Page 1)
an honor graduate.
During the past
clerk the first year and as as-
sistant buyer for the Teen de-
partment the second year.
To be eligible for the Maid
of Cotton contest, a girl must
be at least five feet, five inches
tall and between the ages of 19
and 25. She also must have
been bom in a cotton-produc-
ing state and must never have
been married.
If selected as one of 20 fin-
alist, she will go to Memphis,
Tenn., for two days of inter-
views and public appearances,
Dec. 28-29.
Mimi was nominated by the
Delta Zeta Sorority.
CISTERN NEWS
By Mrs. Gertrude Puvlira
Crayton Studios
Open 9 A M. — 6 P M
Portrait and CommaaciaJ
Photographers
Phones: La (Image 278
Glddings 246
Dowustalrs — North Side Squat
Optometrist
Dr. D. R. Taylor
Eves Examined - Glasses Fitted
The Old Masonic Building
Phone 353 — La Grange
Dr. Jennings B. Cook
Optometrist
Flatonla, Texas
Eves Examined — Glasses Fitlsd
Phone PRescott 6-8587 — Box 14f
Lenses Duplicated
Office Hours: 8 to 5:39; Sat. 8 tol
Other Hours by Appointment Only
Dr. James L. Ashley
OPTOMBTRIST
Byes Examined — Glasses and
Centuct Lenses Fitted
Professional Bldg.
Telephone 380
Closed On Thursday
COZY REST HOME
MRS. LINDA WUNDERLICH
Owner
PHONE 1613 F5
2 Ml. East of 1-a Grange on Hy. 169
La Grange, Texas. Rt 2, Box 196A
Clean, Comfortable Rooms
Central Heating and Cooling
Good Food and Car*
For Aged and Invalid
FAYETTE COUNTY
ABSTRACT CO., INC.
John Scbroeder, Manager ~|
ABSTRACTS
TITLE INSURANCE
Phone 281 — P. O. Box 540
La Grange
Chiropractic Clinic
E L. FITZPATRICK, D. C
Office Hours: 8 a. m to 12 Noon
2 p m. to 0 p. m. on
Monday. Wednesday and Friday
9 a. ra. to 12 Noon on
Tuesday and Thursday
Otbsr Times by Appointment Only
221 East Trayil — Phone 88
KOENIG FUNERAL
Home
FUNERAL DIRECTORS
PROMPT AMBULANCE SERVICE
"hone: 33 — La Grange
ST. ANTHONY’S
Rest Home
F ir Invalids and semi-invalids
Best -nod and nursing car*. Any
religion accepted.
Mrs. Mmnts Janda, Owner
La Grange, Texas. Rt. 8, Box $
Phone 699-W
J, L. Murphy, D.D.S.
DENTIST
La Grunge, Texas - Phone 721
157 West Travis
TURKEY SHOOT
At Swiss Alp
Farm Bureau
Sunday, Dec. 10
Starts 1 P. M.
Bring Your Shotgun
and Shells
Shells Also Available
on Grounds
No Shot Smaller Than 8
25f A SHOT
Dressed Fryer
SHOOT
Sunday, Dec. 10
1 P. M.
Walla’s Service
Station
Highway 71 — Ellinger
No Shot Smaller Than No. 9
4 Fryers - 25f A Shot
First Round Free!
St. John's Lutheran Church
Rutsrsville
Raymond W. Durst, Pastor
9 30 a in.. Rehearsal for Christ-
mas Program.
7 |) in., Church School.
8 p. m„ Worship service.
Dec. 16. 4 p. m, Jr. Choir Rehears-
al.
Notice is hereby given: That
the annual meeting of the
I 2S, One jailed for investigation stockholders of the First Nat-
{und routine patrol. ional Bank of La Grange Tex-
I 29. Two Jailed from Kirtley, one v,,;!) t,-, l,u , ... -
! drunk and one charged with bur- * l “ ‘he °ff,“ °f
Klarv by shooting into a house; , .uP®; mo^or banking
| bond set at $1,000. building in La Grange, Texas,
| 30, Not too much doing today; on the 9th day of January'
I made our reports to the county, 1962, at 2 o’clock P M for the
I and trip to Carmine to check on a J ,1“ '' ,
| young girl who was stranded th«r» on jf directors and the
jwiih no place to stay. transaction of such business as , ... . -- -- —
We handled 36 prisoners through way properly come before the « Workers Church School Claus
(he lull ihis month, nnd oollected meeting. _ - upper.
! #443.55, and earned quite a bit RevruAeffi.ll
‘ more that das not been collected ... . ' Bfy[ruJJy,
Walter H. Mueller
fravls Street Methodist Churcr.
Paul A. Grout, Jr., Minister
Sunday, Dec. 10, Universal Bible
Sunday.
3 30, Church School,
in.45, Morning Worship.
i, Senior MYF.
7, Praise Service.
Monday, Dec. 11, 7, Rubys Will-
Has Operation
The many friends of Albert
Dauer Jr. will he happy to know
that his long pending operation was
performed at 7 o’clock on the mor-
ning of Nov 27 nnd that he is do
several months. It is believed and
hoped that he can soon be home.
Honor Roll
The following primary pupils
have met the requirements for the dny School nnd Adult Bible Class. I Saturday, 9
honor roll the second six week-' December 13. 7:30 p. m„ Chrlst-
fourth grade- Hettv Vinklsrek. m88 Program practice
Sharon Beale, Diana Faye Vinkla-j December 14. 1:30 p. m„ St.
"Th... . _ , . ! Paul Lutheran Church Women
Third grade: Delirn Janca, Den- meet.
Leslie Naumann,;
in fines aud fees for the county.
That's about all for now.
Sincerely,
T. J Flournoy, Sheriff
and Deputies.
Vice President and cashier of
The First National Bank of
La Grange, Texas. (ll-10c)
Hearing aid
EXPERT HERE
{ Wednesday. Dec. 13, 2, WSC8,
I Mrs- Sa"> von Rosenberg's home
1 »ith Mrs. Nora Pierce co-hostess
nis Vinklarek.
Second grade
June. Zurovec.
First grade: Hobby Vinklarek.!
Delorn Marburger. Judy Hrlbek, I
Dennis Gosch. Gary Vinklarek.
Personals
Mia* Mary Gall Gosch of Austin
spent the weekend here with her
parents, Mr and Mrs. lamia Gosch.
Darlene and Dennis
Mr and Mra. 0. E Hoddy and
Sue of Austin were Sunday gueata
in the home of Mrs. Gertrude Pav-
lina.
Mis Florence Vinklarek of Arne
I lit, sue ui the weekend hero with
hotncfoTks.
7:36 p. m , Choir rehearsal.
8t. Paul Lutheran Church
Fayetteville
Waldemar Wendel. Pastor
Dec. 6. 2 p. m„ 81. Paul Luther-
an Church Women meet.
7 p. m.. Choir rehearsal.
a. m.
Ladies Aid Circle Christmas
party, Monday, 2 p. m.
Evening Circle, Monday, (Christ-
mas Party) 7:30 p. in.
Church Council, Monday, 7:30 p.
m.
Junior Lutherans caroling and
party, Friday, loth.
Confirmation class, Saturday,
9-11 a. in.
CARD OF THANKS
ship Service.
December 10, at 9; 16 a m.. Sun:
ing.
Dec. 10. 9:30 a. m„ Sunday)
School and Adult Bible Class.
10:30 a. m.. Worship Service.
I wish to thank all of my
LSOpjn-Luther u'a«,le ni,'et' j friends and relatives who sent
the nice cards and visited me
while I was a patient in the
Brackenridge hospital in Aus-
tin; also all of my neighbors
who helped in time of need.
From the bottom of fny heart,
I again say thank you all. May
God bless you.
GEORGE BOLFIK
8t. Pain Lutheran Church
H. T. Qachmeier, Pastor
Runway Kcnool, 9:80 a. m.
Worship Hrrvicnn, 8:15 and 10:45
a. m. ' •
Christmas program practice,
and Mrs. Monroe Tolle in charge
of the program.
«, Junior Hi MYF Carolling.
7, Adult Choir.
Saturday, Dee. 1«. 9:80, Junior
Hi Build the Stable for the Man-j
g«*r Scene.
11. Junior Choir.
PRE-CHRISTMAS SAVINGS!!
Ladies’
Cover it all
with just one policy
and SAVE!
Now, more than ever, you SAVE when you insure your home with
Farmebs Insurance Group. Folks in the Lone Star State receive a big
25% discount when they consolidate all their home insurance in one
package. And Farmers gives another big discount of 15% 1 That’s the kind
of savings that really count!
Farmers new Texas Homeowners Policy is a complete policy, provid-
ing coverage for your home against fire, windstorm and other physical
acts... coverage for the contents of your dwelling... insurance against
theft of your possessions... personal liability and medical coverage which
pays doctor, hospital and surgical fees.
You save when you have all your home insurance in one policy. You save
even more with Farmers new Texas Homeowners Policy. Get the facts
from your Fanners Agent today. He’s listed in the phone book.
Ask about Farmers Auto Insurance. It’s the best auto insur-
ance buy in America today 1
Fast • Fair • Friendly
Farmers
Martin Luther Church
Carmine
Rev. A. M. Hsnnemann. Pastor
Sunday, Dec. 10, Worship Ser-
vices. 8:16 and 10:30.
Sunday School. 9:20.
Christmas Program
I , 2:30 p. in.
Practice.
Insurance Group
AUTO • LIFE • FIRE • TRUCK • COMMERCIAL
GUS F. LINDEMANN
Your Local Farmers Group Agent
PHONE 92 — LA GRANGE, TEXAS
(For Agents in Other Areas. Consult Your Phone Hook)
J
MR. MICHAEL M. NESB1T,
Hearing Aid Specialist, will
conduct a special clinic at
LA GRANGE. TEXAS'
LESTER HOTEL
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 13
TIME: 9:00 a. m. - 1:00 p. m.
Those who attend this clinic
will have the opportunity to see
and try the new type TONE-
MASTER Eyeglass and for Le-
vel Hearing Aids that are feat-
ured on National television, ra-
dio. and in magazines. These
tiny but powerful instruments
weigh less than half an ounce
and gives the u9er the finest
hearing known to modern
science.
No cost or obligation to see
and try these improved models.
Easy budget terms are avail-
able.
Batteries and cords will be
uvailah'e for all models.
Serving Your
Community
Over 13 Years
This Hearing Aid Clinic is
held through the courtesy of
Austin Hearing Aid Service,
Ground Floor, Littlefield Bldg.,
110 East 6th Street, Austin 1
Texaa.
PhiDdr'pnia (.M.vtren or>ur*A
SWISS Alp (ULCA)
F. Erhard Ellers, Paatnr
Dec; 10, Divine Service. 9:15 a
m.
Sunday School, 10:15 a. m.
Dec. 12. ITLCM. 7:30 p. m.
Dec. 13, Christmas Party, 7 30
p. ra.
Trtalty Lutheran Church
■lack jack (ULCA)
F. Erhard Ellara, Pastor
Dec. 10. Sunday School, 111 a. m
Divine Service, 11 a. in
Dec. 14, ULCW, 2 p. in.
GIFT GOWNS
AND SLIPS
Ladies’
HAND BAGS
Re*. $2.99
and $3.99
Ladies’
NYLON
HOSE
Top Quality .
Ladies’
DUSTERS
& ROBES
OFF
LADIES’ DRESSY PUMPS $3.99 & $4.99
LADIES’ LEATHER FLATS
$1.77
Zion Lutheran Church
(Missouri 8ynod)
T. H. Graalmann, Pastor
- :S0 s. ni., First morning service.
«:80 a. m„ Sunday School and
llllilo class.
9:80 a. m., Second morning ser-
vice)
Children of the Sunday School
•ill rehParse the Christmas Kve
service after the second service.
Voters’ meeting. Sunday at 2:30
p. ra
Monday, Mary.Martha Guild |
Christmas party at 7:30 p. m.
Ladies* Dresses
On Sale
ENTIRE STOCK SLASHED!
S3.99 TO $6.99
None Higher!
One Group
LADIES’
Trinity Lutheran Church
(Missouri Synod)
T. H. Graalmann, Pastor
9:46 a. m.,' Sunday School and
illb]s class.
10:45 a. ra.. Morning service.
Sunday School children's Christ-
mas RV" rehearsal at 2:30 p. m.
Tha First Prssbytsrisn Church
Troy Jsrvls. Pastor
La Grange. Texas
Jiinday. Deo. It). Sunday School,1
t’tl a. tn.
Mornlug Worship, 11 a. m.
Tuesday. Dec. 13, Meeting of
Christian Education Committee
' 30 p. m. i
Wednesday. Dec. 13, Jr. Choir 1
‘ractioe, 7 p. m.
Jt. Fellowship, 7:30 p. id.
8t. Paul i-utnsran Church
thalby
Waldemar Wsndel. Pastor |
Decentl>< r 8 at 7 .11) p m
day School Teachers and staff
masting.
December 10, at 8:16 a. m., Wor
$3,99
AND
TOPPERS S4.99
Men’s Ix)ng Sleeve
SPORT
SHIRTS
Reduced
for Xmas
Giving
Short Lengths
Yd
MEN’S
JACKETS
A Group
of Reg.
$10.95
Value?
SAVE MORE
NOW! AT . . .
THEnariMODf
|pPARTMENT STORE
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