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Newspaper

Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1940

Page

5

Galveston nursing school capping exercises highlight ceremony

Mr and Mrs Walter Knochte and Mr and Mrs Ebbie Ruegner attended the capping exercises at the John Sealy College of Nursing in Galveston Texas. Plorine Knochte was among four students to receive their caps. Miss Yoone enrolled last fall and will spend two and a half years completing her course.

Walter Knochke Ebbie Ruegner John Sealy College Nursne Galvston Texas Plorine Knochte Univrsity of Texas Yoone E School

Notable horticulturist to address Garden Club meeting

Mr McPhail of the State Department of Agriculture, a horticulturist, who spoke at last May’s show and served as a judge, will address the club at its regular meeting in the Courthouse Friday April 12 at 2 30 p m. A demonstration of flower arrangements by visitors from Austin will follow. The public is welcome.

McPhail Ted Frida Austin

Reading Club Bi Monthly Meeting Report

The regular bi monthly Reading Club gathering occurred at Miss Esther Eller's home with Mrs Behn Riley presenting a review of My Son, Son. Mrs Leon Zwiener presided over the business portion as widow of the club, and a festive reception featured Flora … with brass bow decor.

Reading Club Esthereller Bebh. Riley Leon Zwiener

Social Club Bridge Notes and Ladles Day Gatherings

The South Heights High club hosted a bridge session with Mrs Emil Sehandu and Mrs Emil Whose tying for high score. Guests included Mrs Harvey Stein and Mrs MelI el Williams as well as a luncheon of chicken salad potato salad hot rolls cake and coffee. Additional reports mention Gee club at Mrs Char D's home with Lehnerr hosting and scores by Leroy Bonn and Walter Kolmeier. A Thursday party at Mrs Wm Schroeder Jr featured bonnet decor and a midday bridge with Mrs Os Stein and others, serving chicken salad and iced tea.

Christan Hahiet Erter South Heights Emil Emil Sehandu MelIlel Wiliams Hecke Clarence Leg Son Lehnerr Char Bridge Leroy Bonn Walter Kolmeier Ehnerr Wm Schroeder, Jr Schroeder Eddie Ocks Mberg Shames Ries Bie Fred Mathisen Otto Edorf Brie Juenke Joe Anus J Www Yancey Walter Itschwale Oscar Stein Hucoalter Tillie Keidel California Os- Stein Walter Wer- Keldel

Recital by St Marys School Music Students Shines

The Music Students of St Mary's School performed well last Thursday in St Joseph's Hall showing earnest effort and perseverance. The newly formed School Orchestra made its second appearance with strong promise while the Glee Club closed with two three part choruses in English and German. The club is invited to the annual Music Festival in San Antonio. List of participants includes Frances Ernst Evelyn Becker Dorothy Stein Clara Weinheimer Joanne Weinheimer Lawrence Schaetter Donald St Clair Madeline Dooley Peggy Petsch Constance Kleck Kathryn Kaiser Frieda Norman Mary Louise Klingelhoeter Josephine Hagel Kathryn Knopp Wilfred St Clair Clyde St Clair. The final recital is planned for late May.

St. Mary’s School St. Joseph's Hall Glee Club San Antonio Frances Ernst Evelyn Becker Dorothy Stein Clara Joanne Weinheimer Lawrence Schaetter Donald St Clair Madeline Dooley Peggy Petsch Constance Kleck Katherine Kaiser Frieda Mae Norman Mary Louise Klingelhoeter Josephine Hagel Kathryn Mae Knopp Wilfred Clyde St. Clair

Parent-Teacher Association Plans April Meeting

The Parent-Teacher Association will meet Friday afternoon April 5 at 3 30 in the Public School Auditorium for a business meeting with a program to follow at 4 o’clock. The High School Orchestra directed by Arthur Peterson will perform and Mrs W H Schaefer will speak on the Summer Round Up. The program centers on citizenship with an added lecture by an able speaker. The Father’s Night program is postponed due to auditorium use, but attendance awards will be presented at the afternoon meeting and all parents and friends are invited.

Parent-Teacher Association Arthur Peterson W. H., Schaefer

Jolly Six Meet at Mrs Kallerberg Home

The Jolly Six gathered last week Thursday at Mrs Hugo Kallerberg s home decorated with blue bonnets and Easter lilies where luncheon was served. The event began at 4 30 p m.

Jolly Six Hugo Kallerberg

Birthday Dinner Honors Husband at Home

Mrs. Fred Mathisen hosted ten guests Friday night for a turkey dinner honoring her husband on his birthday anniversary. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Bogish, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Stehling, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Yancey, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Petsch, and Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Ochs. An iris and lilac centerpiece in a pink and silver antique bowl complemented the meal.

Fred Mathisen M. L. Bogish Arthur Stehling J.W. Yancey Alfred Petsch Eddie Ochs

Otte Jacoby Rites Held in Albert Church

Miss Luke Jacoby daughter of Max Jacoby of Gold married Chester Otte son of Willie and Mrs. Otte of Stonewall in Alert Lutheran church. Rev Paul Leonard officiated. Attendants included Frankie Jacoby Estella Otte Vera Gold and others. The couple will reside near Stonewall after a wedding trip.

Luke Jacoby Max Jacoby Gold Chester Otte Willie Otte Stonewall Paul Leonard Alert Lutheran Church Frankie Jacoby Estella Otte Vera Gold Robin Hohenberger Clinton Lindig Clarence Jacoby

Social Calendar Highlights This Week

Friday features the PTA at 3 30 in the Public School Auditorium. On Monday April 9 the Eastern Star meets in the lodge room. Tuesday April 9 Mrs Walter Knoche hosts her bridge club. Wednesday April 10 Mrs Herman Hoffmann hosts Our Day Out Club and Mrs Victor Keidel hosts her bridge club. Mrs Ad Dechert hosts the Foreign Missionary Society of Edison Street Methodist Church in the church basement. Mrs Harry Hefmann hosts her bridge club. Thursday April 11 Mrs Eddie Stein hosts the Merry Wives and Mrs Ed Schneider hosts her sewing circle.

Parent Teacher Association Order of the Eastern Star Lodge Walter Knoche Herman Hoffmann Victor Keidel Ad. Dechert Foreign Missionary Society Edison Street Harry Hefmann Eddie Stein Merry Wives Ed. Schneider

Missionary Society Circle One Hosts Birthday Themed Meeting

Mrs. Leon Zwiener Mrs. H A Ries and Miss Ada Peden presided as hostesses at First Methodist Church Circle One on Thursday afternoon. Floral arrangements featured purple iris violets and an Easter lily centerpiece. A business session led by Mrs. F J Maier included a review of Songs of Zion. Harold Kneese and Lonny Zweihner performed a trumpet duet. Violet corsages offset March birthdays for Mrs A W Moursand and Mrs F J Maier. Tea sandwiches brick ice cream cake squares and iced tea were served. Additional guests included Mrs F O Kattner Mrs H B Daugherty and Mrs Tyre.

Leon Zwiener H. A. Ries Ada Peden Missionary Society Zwiener F. O. Kattner H. B. Daugherty Tyre

Home Maker's Guild Meets Wednesday

Thirteen members of the Home Maker's Guild and guest Miss Betty Jordan were hosted by Mrs. Eddie Krauskopf at her home Wednesday afternoon. The hostess served plate lunches of salads wafers potato chips cake and iced tea in the dining room with a centerpiece of crabapple blossoms on a mirror reflector.

Home Maker's Guild Betty Jordan Eddie Krauskopf Ho«Stess

Local social guest list notes weekend visits and funeral attendance

Mr. and Mrs. Theo Crenneke and others hosted guests including Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Kampf and Breton Brown of Heletes for a weekend. Additional visitors: Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Ashley of Koosenberg with A. H. Bartholo mite and others. The group attended the funeral of Richard Wilken in San Antonio.

Theo. Crenneke Ernest Kampf Breton Brown Heletes Max T. Henke M. L. Ashley Koosenberg A. H. Bartholo Christian Hahn Wm Wallendorf Felix Hahn San Antonio Richard Wilken

Births Lead Over Deaths In March In Gillespie County

Vital statistics from the Gillespie County Clerk Albert Klett show March births outpacing deaths. Ten infants born, eight girls and two boys, with one boy stillborn, while seven people died and three marriages occurred. Overall, March records were exceptionally low.

Gillespie County Albert Klett

Herman Sons Initiate 100 New Members In Jubilee Meeting

The Herman Sons of Texas welcomed over 2,000 attendees at San Antonio for the golden jubilee induction of more than 100 new members from 356 lodges. Grand president George Haeusler presided as Vineta Lodge No. 15 showcased a drill team. The weekend included bowling, a Hermann Sons garden concert, remarks by Mayor Maury Maxerick and County Judge Charles W. Anderson, and a concluding dance.

Herman Sons Herman Sons of Texas San Antonio George Haeusler Vineta Lodge No. 15 Vineta Ten Pin Club Hermann Sons Garden Alfred Schaefer Maury Maxerick Charles W. Anderson Haeusler

Church Notices Second Sunday After Faster Mis ericordias Domini

Sunday school and Bible class at 9 a m. Divine services at 10 a m. Sermon by Rev R Heise from La Grange. Friday April 12 at 7 30 p m confirmation instruction for adults led by Pastor O Lindenberg.

R. Heise la Grange

Edison Street Church Sunday Schedule Changes

Edison Street church announces changed start times for evening services this Sunday with Rev. W. M. Rader preaching at 8:00 p.m. Sunday School meets at 9:45 a.m. Worship at 10:45 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Young People's Meeting at 7:30 p.m. Attendance has been strong. pastor F. Kattner urges continued interest.

Edison Street W. M Rader F. Kattner

Zion Lug Church Holds Easter Week Services

Zion Lug Church observes the second Sunday after Easter with Sunday school at 9 00 a m. and a Bible class led by Rev Paul Gogolin of Prairie Hill Texas. Synodical services begin at 10 00 a m with Rev C Weeber of Quilhi Texas as guest speaker. A joint service follows at 2 30 p m at the High School with convention speakers Rev H Dannhaust of Boerne and Rev D G Texidor missionary to Mexican communities in San Antonio. A Bracher pastor extends a cordial welcome.

Domini Paul Gogolin Prairie Hill Texas College Station A. & M C. Weeber Quilhi H. Dannhaust Boerne

Religion not fool proof sermon at First Methodist Church

Sunday School at 9 45 worship at 10 45 with special music and Lord s Supper. Union Evening Services at Edison Street Methodist Church led by Pastor W M Rader.

Edison St. Methodist Church W. M. Rader

Albert Lutheran Church Seeks Attendance as Synod Convenes

Regular services with Communion at 10 a.m. April 7 are canceled due to the American Lutheran Synodical convention in Fredericksburg. Congregation urged to attend 2:30 p.m. services at the Public School Auditorium and other convention period services. Paul Leonard, pastor.

Synodical Convention American Lutheran Church Fredericksburg

Legion Observes 21st Anniversary at Gillespie County Post

Gillespie County post members gathered for the Louis Jordan Post 21st anniversary in the old courthouse quarters. Past and current leaders spoke, with three citations for distinguished service awarded and plans made to invite ladies to form an auxiliary. An April benefit for the Public School Band and August reunion at Klaerner’s Park were announced.

Gillespie County Legionnaires Louis Jordan Post Gillespi County L. H. Krauskopf R. E. Bernhard Alfred Neffendorf Leo J. Blanchard Legion A. C. Kennedy Alex Mittendorf X. W. Klingelhoefer R. E B. Jordan Otto Mortmann Harry Land Klaerner’s Park

Fredericksburg Teacher Undergoes Appendectomy

J. H. Anderson a Fredericksburg High School teacher had an appendectomy Monday at a local hospital and is reported in good condition.

J. H. Anderson Fredericksburg

See the faculty do the tight fantastic

April Tith appears to showcase a faculty performance filled with energy and skill, highlighting a spirited display of artistry and teamwork. The piece captures a lively moment on stage with notable adult performers delivering a cohesive and dynamic routine.

April Tith

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Weston School Cphaits Arden Club Is. Rey Oncleges Book ST. Mary's Group Jolly Sen Albert Church Holy Ghost Church O. Lindenberg Edison ST. Meth P. m Young People’s Meeting P.m First Methodist Church Aunt Jane April Kallenberg’s Pharmacy Mary Martha Society of Bethany Church Emma Hohmann N. Llano J.s.abernathy Nature Mrs. Abernathy Travis St Sl.ao Norman Bros Represen Joe Schaetter & Son Charmer
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