The Fayette County Record (La Grange, Tex.), Vol. 32, No. 15, Ed. 1 Tuesday, December 22, 1953 Page: 2 of 12
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THE FAYETTE COUNTY RECORD, LA GRANGE, TEXAS
Residents Warned
Of ‘Gasman Swindle’
are getting up in years.
“A swindler would go into
I the house, announcing that he
I had been sent up by the gas I ' "
There s always a new angle ! company to check the gas in-1 Many people from distant
to a swindle, and, lest some- ) stallation. He would remark, I points were present here
one in this area might be a “There’s gas leaking. 1' can Thursday for the funeral serv-
victim, Manager Pat Cox of the [smell it.” i ices of Joseph Anton Decem-
United Gas company passes on "He would then teur loose 1 her who died Tuesday in Hous-
the following story which ap- a jet (on a stove) and strike aiton
peered in a Pleasanton paper: match, causing the gas to burnt Mr December, who was 64,
“Posing as United Gas Com- to prove’ his point. j was born in the Biegel com-
pany representatives, swindlers ) “At one place a swindler niunity and spent his early
bilked at least three Atascosa 1 charged $32 for fixing the pur- ! manhood here. He was wed to
countians—two of them in ' ported leak, at another $3], and Miss Mandine Tschiedel here
Pleasanton—out of more than ;,t another $10. Only three;011 June 26, 1912. The couple
$70 last week. cases were reported to the moved to Nordheim 41 years
“Here is the way the swind- sheriff’s department, but it is I a8° ;,nd five years later went
lers worked: likely that the swindlers left to Orange Grove where Mr.
“They—officers think there more victims over the county, j December served as postmas-
were more than one—chose! “The defrauding scheme \ ter.
their victims carefully. Invari- I came to light when one of the
ably .the confidence men select- ladies, becoming suspicious
ed women who live alone and I after the swindler had left,
Last Rites Held [ Informal Coffee
For Joseph December At Von Minden Home
INSURANCE
For Your Insurance Needi
— See —
WEBER INSURANCE AGENCY
Since 1918 — La Grange — Phone 201
Local members of the Eastern
Star' and wives of Masortic
1 Lodge members were enter-
tained with an informal coffee
Friday morning in the lovely
new home of Mayor 0rtd Mrs.
Milton Von Minden.
Hostesses were Mrs. Von
Minden, who serves the lodge
as worthy matron, and the as-
sociate worthy matron, Mrs.
Jim Brown.
The holiday theme was used
in the dining room and a beau-
tifully decorated Christmas
tree adorned the living room.
Coffee and kolaches were
served to 60 guests who called
between the appointed hours,
9 to 11:30. Mrs. Jim Flournoy
and Mrs. C. M. Lemmons
poured and the other officers
the house party.
Cheerio
Last rites were held at Sa-
cred -Heart church with inter-
ment in the city cemetery.
Relatives from a distance
who attended included: ,,
Mrs. Joe December, Mr. and lormed
Mrs. Otto Siegmund and chil- |---------
dren, Virginia and Otto Jr., Ted mann, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert
Siegmund, Mr. and Mrs. Fritz Hinze. Mr. and Mrs. Emil
Pundt, Mrs. Martin Pundt,1 Hinze, Mr. and Mrs. Hermann
Perry Klatt, Gehard Klatt,: Natho, all of Orange Grove;
Ernest Klatt, Herbert Have- Mrs. Frieda Mueller, Mr. and
-----------j Mrs. Harry Sommers, Mr. and
called the United Gas Company ! Mrs Louis December, of
here. She, of course, was in-1 Nordheim; Mrs. Louis Som-
formed that the company had 2Je*s ^ Runge; Mrs. Fritz
sent no one to her home. Offi- ! Krietsch of Kenedy; Mr. and'
cers were quickly alerted. Mrs. F. O. December and
• .. .. .... daughter, Karen Jean, Robert
An investigation is still go- Na,£„ A’11a„ nil Gf
St. James’ Episcopal Chureti
Tht gav. Arthur J. Lockhart
Decorating of the church la
scheduled to begin at 7: :t0 |>. m
on Wedaeaday, Dec. <3. following
the Cam! Binging at lha court
house. After the church in decorat-
ed there will be a Service of Pre-
paration for Christmas communions
at 3:43 p. m.
Christmas services will begin at
U:l'j p. m. on Christinas Eva with
organ recital. Carols will be sung {
from 11130 p. in. until shortly be-
fore midnight wben the Midnight
Christmas Eucharist and Holy
Ooinmunloft will begin. There will
he a later Celebration of Holy Com-
munion at 3:30 a. m. on Christmas
bay. -M O' ■ ■ . .V.t.l -
The church school pageant of
the Christ Child, and Chrlaemua
Tree, with carol singing, will he
given at 7:30 p. m. on Saturday,
December -t>.
On the first Sunday after Christ-
mas Services will he: Holy Cflm-
munlon at 8:00 a. in., church
pchool at 9:45 a. m.. morning
prayer and sermon at 11:00 a. m.
You are cordially welcomed to
be with us this Holy Season.
ing on.”
1
HOSPITAL PATIENTS
Darrell Koopmann, City.
John Logan. City.
Mrs. Alois .lamia and baby
Orange.
Fred llrenier. City.
Delvin Voelkel. I .a Orange.
Mrs. Barnet Eckermann, New
dm.
Hobby ilajovsky, City.
John Stahmer, La Grange
Clarence Faldyn, City.
Charles Schulz. La Orange.
Mrs. Kobert Herbrlch, La Grange.
Henry Poll!, City.
Fritz Rohde, La Grange.
Mrs. Ludvtk Ryza, La Grange.
Julius Meyenberg, City.
Mrs. Agnes Hllnsky, Fayette-
ville.
Hugh Pugh. L« Grange.
Miss Vera llruska, Fayetteville.
Mre. August Sager, i.a Grange.
Natho, Alian December, all
San Antonio; Mr. and Mrs.
Richard Roessler, of New
Braunfels; Mr. and Mrs. Max
Schubert of Harlingen; Carlyn
La December of Eagle Lake; and
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Tschiedel
of Yoakum.
CHIROPRACTIC HEALTH
CENTER
W. II. CYPERT, D. C.
*59 N. Washington
La Grange, Tuna*
Lady Attendant
Phone 161 tor Appointment
John Guenther Clinic
MEDICAL — SURGICAL
John C. Guenther, M. D.
Tel. Off lee 400, Hea. 303
Crawford J. Daniel, M. D.
Tel. Office 56, Kes. 5054
Office Hours pally
6 to 12 and 1 to 5
Sundays aud Holidays By
Appolntmeat Only
BOELSCHE CLINIC
Medical-Surgical-Diagnostie
Dr. L. D. Boelsche
Dr. E. T. Williams
Dr. L. F. Zatopek
Dr. Robert Q. Thompson
Flocke, Independent Executor of
the Estate of Mrs. Ida Flocke, de-
ceased. Receipt 6f Legacy ami Re-
lease.
Alfred F. Flocke. Individually
and as Independent Executor of the
Estate of Mrs. Ida Flocke, de-
Fayette Memorial
Hospital
Full Time Registered Technician
3-6 p. m. — 7-9 p. m.
Visiting Hours: 0-11 a. m.
German and Bohemian Spoken
Dr. Jennings B. Cook
......... — . ----- — Fiatonia, Texas
ceased, et al to Adelle Moser, et al, I Eyes Examined — (Hasses Fitted
Deed, 75 feet by 200-feet, Out of | Phone 155 — Box 147
Blk. 2. Wittbecker Addition,. Schul- Lenses Duplicated
eh burg. Texas. Optometrist
Mrs. Hulda Ephraim to Lower Office Hours 8 to 6; Sat. 8 to J
Colorado' River Authority. Ease-Other hours by appointment oniy.
ment and Right of Way, over 2.0 |
acres. J. F. Berry L*.
Ernst Winkler, et ux to l-ower
Colorado Riyer Authority, Ease-
ment and Right of Way, over —
acres, - Lg
Andrew Pietach, et ux to Lower
Colorado River Authority. Ease-
ment and Right of Way, over 50
acres. John F. Berry Lg,
La Grange Veterinary
Hospital
UR. r. L. GUNN
Phones: Office 195. Res. 273W
DR. W. G. MODE
Res. Phone 82
La Grange
Business & Professional
Dirrctory
Dr. Arnold J. Darilek
GENERAL DENTAL
PRACTICE . . X-RAY
Otto A. Hunger Building
Telepboue Office 175 — Lee. 156
Full Line of
FRESH CUT FLOWERS
AND PLANTS
Arrangements for Every Occasion
OPEN 8UNOAYS
Telegraph Delivery Service
Lueders Flower Shop
424 S. Jefferson*- Phone 187
Crayton Studio?
Portrait and Commercial
Photographers
Phones: Im Grange 279
Biddings 345
Open 9 A. M.—6 P. M.
Downstairs—North Side Square
FAYETTE CO ABSTRACT CO
incoiporated
John Schroeder, Manager
OLD MASONIC BLDG.
Opposite: Fayette County Record
Phone: Office 281 — Residence 20!'
AHSTRACT8 1946 MAP8
ST. ANTHONY’S
Convalescent Home
For Invclids and semi-invalids.
We also taka bed patient men.
Best food and nursing care. Any
religion accepted.
Mrs. Minnie Janus. Owner
La Grange, Texas, Rt. 3, Box 7
Phone 1614-F3
TUESDAY, DEC. 22, 1953
DUNN
Water Well Drilling
DEEP OR SHALLOW
FHA Financed—Nothing Down
Three Years,to Pay
IRRIGATION WELLS
Any Size
All Workmanship Guaranteed
G. K. DUNN
Giddings — Phone 135J
Dr. James L. Ashley
OPTOMETRIST
Eyes Examined — Glaaaea Fitted
Frame Repairs - l.ensee Duplicated
Over La Grange Drug Co.
La Grunge Phone 880
KOENIG FUNERAL
HOME
PROMPT AMBULANCE SERVICI#
AND EMBALMKK3
FUNERAL DIRECTORS
Phone: 33 and 244 — La Orange
Dr. D. R. Taylor
Optometrist
Eyes Examined-Glasses Fitted
Schroeder Bldg. Phone 353
La Grange. Texas
La Grange
Chiropractic Clinic
E. L. FITZPATRICK, D. C.
Office hours: 9 a. m. to 12 noon;
2 to 6 p. m.
Monday through Friday,
except Thursday afternoon.
221 Travis — Phone 88 •
f La Grange
REAL ESTATE
TRANSFERS
Elgin J. Hart, et ux to Igiwer
Colorado River Authority, Ease-
ment and Right of Way, over 266:
acres. J. F. Berry Lg.
In thd Matter of the Bludworth
Addition to the Town of Fiatonia.
Texas. Declaration of Vacation of
Subdivision and orders approving
Lame. i J
Fred E. Mlertsebln. et ux to
Lower Colorado River Authority,
Correction Deed, 10 acres, D. G.
Green Labor.
Prince Hart, et al to«UMHlaf
Hart. Deed. 4 acres, Towu dt -Win-,
(better, Texas.
t Otto
We send you a
bright note of cheer
this Holiday.
EXCESS Wj
Whea wdney function flown down, many
follta complain of nafKine backache, loan of
pop and energy, hcaducUM fhd dizglnepa-
Don’t suffer longer with tb**** diacomfort*
If reduced kidney funrtioh la getting yon
down—due to »uch common |
*.id strain, over-exertion
cold- Minor bladder irritati
mon cauaea
getting >
ir**r a* atr
exposure to
tdor irritations due to cold,
impneoa or wrong diet may rauae getting
p nights or freqtiont paaaagea.
Don’t neglect your kidneys if thane condi-
tions bother you. Try Doan’a Pills- a idlld
diuretic. Used successfully by milliona lor
over SO years. While often otherwise caused,
it's amaaing how many times Dean's givo
happy relief from thee© discomfort*—help
I'ae 15 miles of kidney tubes and filter*
flush out waste. Get Doan’s Tills today!
SOUTH TEXAS PRODUCERS ASS’N OOAN’S Pills
res. junn r. nerry i„g. ™ <
Andrew Pietach, et ux to Lower j l lenty UI 1 UTKeyS
Colorado River Authority, Ease-1 ,
ment and Right of Way, over 323 ft Or I lllc TablCS
acres. John F. Berry Lg. I
<1. T. War,e, et ux to Lower I There will be plenty of tur-
Colorado River Authority. Ease- keys for holiday dinners this
ment and Right of Way, oVer 99.53
acres. J. F. Berry Lg |year' _ _ _ . ,
Hurtle A. Mttschke, et ux to Low According to F. Z. Beanblos-
er Colorado River Authority. Ease-1 som, poultry marketing spe-
ment and Right of Way. 92.43 eialist for the Texas Agricul-
^ B,*ny ***• „ ! tural Extension Service, the
JT'iJL’SX&.'JSLSi-ash i to S*
and Right of Way. over 8 a. res. | turkey for every yuletime
John F. Berry Lg.
table. Although not as many as
NOTICE
There Will Be
NO GRINDING
on
Saturday, Dec. 26
Will Grind On
Monday, Dec. 28
8 A. M. to 4 P. M.
Near Rek’s Hill
Rudie A. Mttschke. et ux to l.ow-' last year, the number of tur-
•r Colorado River Authority,, Eaee keys on the market will be
- -
lorado *1y«r Authority. Easement! The specialist says with the!
and of Way. 100 acres. John plentiful supply, families can !
n,frrt* I afford to be selective when j
•f0*" "■ ’’•''ton- Trustee to Rich-1 shopping for fhe turkey of their !
yj h ^ g choice. He suggests the shopper |
cessed to provide* meat of good not desirable for eating,
flavor. “Don’t waste your ] “The larger bird you buy the
money buying a bird with too less cost per pound,” the spe-
inuch fat,” he advises. “Get a eialist comments. “It is wiser
large bird with enough fat to to buy a 15 pound tom rather
insure good flavor.” \ than a 10 pound. If you have
If the turkey has been killed,1 access to a home freezer or
bled and dressed right, the some other storage for the
meat will look white instead of extra meat, the turkey will
reddish in color, and there will come in handy for later meals,
not be pin feathers and bruised If not, then buy half a turkey.”
marks on the flesh. “Ask toj Shopping for quality in the
see the dressed turkey to check turkey you select is not only
for these signs,” Jfttkifriat qonggtner buying, .mat
says. “Notice if the lungs, kid-, helpful to the poultry market
riding Royalty
acres. — Lg.
interest 4n 1230.18
| look for quality birds,. well
W. F..Sutton to Continental Oil fleshed and finished, and pro-
Company, Reassignment and Certt ]
flcate of Performance, as to
acres. --Lg.
Charles Vlnklarek, et al to Chas.
C. Atmv. Oil Lease. 172.51 acres.
Thompson Survey. Sml. MUlett
and —Grahm Surveys.
Charles Vlnklarek. et al to Chas.
C. Aliny. Rental Division Order,
172.51 acres. —Thonumon. Grahm
and Sml. MUlett Surveys.
John D. Barton, et al to Johnny
Mitchell, Assignment Oil Leases, -
3838.60 acres I more or less) David
Berry Survey, Noah Karnes Lg.,
W. T. Peebles Survey, G. W. Kean,
E. Y. Kean Surveys, L. W. T.
Peebles 8urvey, B. Green Lg.. Wm.
Higgins Lg. and T. O. Berry Lg.
John D. Barton, et al to Johnny
Mitchell, Amended Assignment to
Oil aud Gas Lenses, Approximately
3800 acres, -«-Lg.
FOR SALE
One, two and three bedroom homes, office buildings,
buildings ideal for lake houses and summer
cottages, frame construction.
2 bedroom home, $1040.00, moved to your lot at small
additional cost.
Kitchen complete with built-ifi cabinets and hgt water
heaters.
Completely wired for electricity.
Bathroom complete with shower.
EASY TERMS IF DESIRED
JOHN L. ESTES
Swift ex Village — Bastrop, Texas — Phone 925W-4
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Sulak, L. J. The Fayette County Record (La Grange, Tex.), Vol. 32, No. 15, Ed. 1 Tuesday, December 22, 1953, newspaper, December 22, 1953; La Grange, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth987989/m1/2/: accessed July 5, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Fayette Public Library, Museum and Archives.