Fredericksburg Garden Club Flower Show At Nimitz Hotel
Fredericksburg's annual flower show sponsored by the Fredericksburg Garden Club drew record attendance. Highlights include a wagon wheel display of wildflowers at the Nimitz Hotel ballroom, with extensive prize divisions led by Mrs. Otto Mintel as general chairman and numerous winners across baskets, novelties, centerpieces, and potted plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg
Alfred Neffendorf
Arthur Houy
Reinholdstech
Dora Treibs
Milton Petermann
Herman Fischer
Arthur Ahrens
Andrew Kaiser
G. Gee
Otto Mintel
Ell Places
Ivy
A. Voight
Grees
Mre Intel
Frank Gregoire
R. P. Smith
J. G. Weltes
Benneese
Emma Jordan
Dan Lemman
W. Schaefer
Edward Krauskopf
Lrst
E. H. Riley
D. J. Oerster
William Mietel
Buffet
Alvin Alberthal
Walter Knoches
Arthur Hohann
F P. Smith
G. Wehmeyer
Shell Pipe Line Company
Walter Knoene
Dainty Boss
Walter Koimeier
Magnolia
Reinhold Tatsch
Dahlia
Amanda Miller
Gillardia
Otto Weber
Il G. Wehmeyer
Edwin Schaefer
Benno Stehling
Iris
Hugo Basse
Alex Henke
Jose
Walter Knoche
Walter Kolmeier
Gould Davis
R. B. Reissig
C. J. Dooley
J. G. Wehmeyer
Alex Durst
B. L. Klostermann
L. Wehmeyer
Lily
Augusta Weirich
Walter McKay
Myrtle Durst
Ben Hagel
Bougainville
Frieda Hilker
William Dietel
Charles Ernst
Begonia
Charles Dolezal
Adolph Evers
Beonia
Harles Kiehne
Georgetown Panhellenic Organized in Georgetown
The City Panhellenic of Georgetown is formed with Mrs. C. S. Sanders as president and officers including Mrs. Louis Huie vice president and Mrs. Hobson Martin recording secretary. Delegates from sororities Delta Delta Delta Phi Mu Zeta Tau Alpha Chi Omega are named. quarterly meetings planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Panhellenic
C. S. Sanders
Louis Huie
Hobson Martin
Mary Wilcox
James F. Valone
Angus Springer
Delta Delta Delta
J. Frank Clark
Phi Mu
Pearl A. Neas
Zeta Tau Alpha
Seam A. Easley
Chi Omega
Miss Pearl A. Neas
Mesdames Charlies
Beaver
Herman Sullivan
Mary Elizabeth Fox
William S. Lott
Housewarming for Arnold Krieg and wife in Thrall
Members of the Thrall School faculty honored Mr and Mrs Arnold Krieg with a housewarming at their new home. The group presented a statuette to Mrs Krieg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thrall
Spl
Thrall School
Arnold Krieg
90th Birthday Celebration for Mrs. Garry in Taylor
Mrs. Catherine Knight Garry, born 1859 on a Montgomery Alabama plantation, celebrated her 90th birthday at a Taylor party hosted by granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Mahion Garry. Surrounded by pink and green decorations and a cake inscribed 1859 1949, she has five children and previously ran the first cotton compress in Central Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
Catherine Knight Garry
Mahion Garry
Mrs. Garry
Montgomery
Ala
Rockdale
Major Garry
Texas
Mas. Garry
Garry
Elgin P-TA Installs New Officers for Spring Term
Elgin P-TA held its final spring meeting with outgoing president Mrs. Louis Lundgren installing new officers. Bob McClendon becomes president. Lawson Rivers vice president. Nell Owens first vice president. Leslie Bradshaw second vice president. Alton Josephson and Arville Johnson third vice presidents. Others include W. C Henry recording secretary. Harry Krenek treasurer. Tom Rankin corresponding secretary. Payne Williams historian. Jesse C. Miller parliamentarian. A style show by Mrs. Alice Whatley’s students highlighted the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Spl
Louis Lundgren
Elgin P-Ta
Bob McClendon
Lawson Rivers
Nell Owens
Leslie Bradshaw
Alton Josepnson
Arville Johnson
W. C Henry
Harry Krenek
Tom Rankin
Payne Williams
Jesse C. Miller
Alice Whatley
June Nuptials Planned for Wini Sue McBride Ayres
Mrs. Alta McBride of Fredericksburg announces the engagement of her daughter Wini Sue to William A. Ayres of Fort Worth. The wedding is set for June 18 at First Methodist Church Fredericksburg. Miss McBride attended Southwestern University and belongs to Zeta Tau Alpha. Ayres will graduate in business administration from Southwestern University this month and is a Phi Delta Theta member listed in Who's Who.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg
Alta McBride
Wini Sue
Wiliam A. Ayres
B. A. Ayres
Fort Worth
First Methodist Church
Miss McBride
Southwestern University
Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority
Ayres
Phi Delta Theta Fraternity
Brownie Day Camp Planned
Taylor residents gather at the Girl Scout House to plan a four day Brownie Day Camp from June 21 to 24. Co chairmen Mrs Dan Nowlin and Mrs H C Booth lead the effort with attendee support from Mesdames Louis Sorenson John Seelig Spencer Falkenberg R J Pate Clarence Braker and Jack Wernli.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
Girl Scout House
Dan Nowlin
H. C. Booth
Mesdames
Louis Sorenson
John Seelig
Spencer Falkenberg
R. J. Pate
Clarence Braker
Jack Wernli
Shower Honors Irene Spatz Bride Elect of Reinhold Teinert
A miscellaneous shower in Trinity Lutheran Parish Hall celebrated Miss Irene Spatz, bride elect of Reinhold A. Teinert. Hostesses were Mesdames A C Piland Jr M C Wukasch Fritz Brockmann and Omar Schultz with spring flower decorations. Guests received gifts in a miniature US Mail Train and refreshments were served to a long list of attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Lutheran Church
Irene Spatz
Reinhold A. Teinert
A. C. Piland Jr
M. C. Wukasch
Fritz Brockmann
Omar Schultz
Delores Horn
Geraldine Leschber
Helen Sieck
Gus Kieschinick
Bill Paul
Karl Hendsron
Marvin Farr
R. E. Wray
Milton Sweet
Otto Linder
Ray Bredthauer
Charlies Gilmore
John Sauls
Edwin Becker
O. L. Sauls
O. B. Wukasch
A. H. Hilsberg
John Lermann
Ben Shipp
R. C
Formal Dance Honors Georgetown Seniors
Georgetown May 25. Mrs J E McMaster and daughter Pat hosted a formal dance at their Liberty Hill Road ranch honoring Georgetown High School graduate Alicia Ann Hodges. Guests included numerous seniors and local residents. additional receptions followed hosted by Mrs J T Atkin and Mrs Sam Stone, with further entertainments for Hodges and Barbara Dunn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Alicia Ann Hodges
Georgetown High School
J. E. McMaster
Pat
Liberty Hill Road
Ann Chmetzberg
Jane Gillett
Laura Sue Durrenberger
Nancy Blank
Mary Eddins
Linda Irvine
Mary Bert Hewitt
Elaine Keith
Nancy Swenson
Barbara Dunn
Barbara Lyons
Wilma Parker
Mary Ann Edwards
Mary Joseph
Patsy Joseph
Lois Jean Arledge
Peggy Bergstrom
Blanche Anne Carlson
Marie Patterson
Nancy
Taylor Churches Entertain For High School Graduates
Taylor notices report multiple gatherings honoring graduates. The Missionary Auxiliary of St Paul Lutheran Church hosted a dinner for high school graduates with Rev. H C Ziehe leading devotions. A First Methodist Church picnic and St Mary’s circle breakfast followed, with named graduates in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
Miss Brady Honored At Austin High Dinner
Miss Mary Rose Brady, member of the Austin High School graduating class, was entertained at a dinner hosted by Mrs. J. Albert Thompson at La Fiesta. Table decorations featured Shasta bowls and painted daisies with place cards for Mary Rose Brady and fellow honorees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Rose Brady
Austin High School
J. Albert Thompson
la Fiesta
Misses Mary Rose Brady
Jo Ann Boggus
Patsy Homeyer
Corrine Beall
Martha Jane Henkel
Betsy Rucker
Phila Jane Holcomb
Shelby Reed
Latrelle Lee
Catherine Nell Hughes
Mesdames J. J. Brady
Emery H. Hughes
Bridge Group Hosts Varisty Party at Nowotny Home
A Wednesday bridge gathering was held at Mrs. Arno Nowotny’s home in West Lynn with guests invited after 4 p.m. Hostesses included Mesdames Bower Bennett Blevins Dough tie Hughes Little Patterson Woodward Zlatkovich and Nowotny. Mrs. Darrel Hughes presided in 1948-49 and Mrs. R R Krezdorn was elected president for 1949-50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Varsity Bridge
Arno Nowotny
1604
West
Paul Bower
A. L. Bennett
R. W. Blevins
W. L. Doughtie
D. S. Hughes
R. N. Little
Woodrow Patterson
M. K. Woodward
C. T. Zlatkovich
Darrell Hughes
R. R. Krezdorn
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fredericksburg Garden Club
Ellison
Congress
Norcross
America
Norcross Norcross Inc
Madison Aveny
Georgetown Panhellenic
Arnold Kriegs
Colorado
P-Ta
West 8Th St
Glenne Scott
Rheta Svadienak
Frank Svadienak
Svadienak
University of Texas
Neal Douglass
J. North, Preston Parrish, L. H. Holle and
Willie Urban
Brady
Yaring
Lynn
By Maynette
Austin
D. Cash
Meee
Coro
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!