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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1944
Page
2
The girls of the Home Economics Club and their teacher Mrs Gainer hosted an informal tea for mothers on St Patrick's Day. Sandwiches cookies and tea were served and all enjoyed games. The event closed with the first stanza of America.
The eighty third birthday anniversary of Mrs. Chas M Henke was quietly observed at the home of her son Max T Henke. Relatives and friends called in during the afternoon and evening to bring flowers and share birthday cake and coffee. Despite a recent illness she remained alert and engaged in events of the day.
Mrs. W. H. Schaefer hosted a district PTA board buffet at her home last Tuesday with a red white and blue color scheme. Thirty seven guests attended including state president Mrs. J. M. Little of Dallas and district president Mrs. W. D. Jordan of Brady.
Miss Loreen Itz daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Itz and Cpl Harold Crenwelge son of Mr and Mrs Edmund Crenwelge were united in a Lutheran ceremony at Bethany Lutheran Church on Thursday afternoon March 30. Rev G A Poehlmann officiated with a double ring service as Mrs Victor Stahl played. The couple received in marriage from Loreen’s father. A bridal procession featured maid of honor Mildred Itz and bridesmaids Dorothy Holly and Miss Pfeil. The reception for more than a hundred guests followed at the Itz home with a white linen table, silver horseshoes and bells on the cake, and bouquets of bridal wreath and lilacs.
Central Drug Company extends a warm invitation to locals and visitors, inviting patrons to explore its shelves of medicines and daily essentials while enjoying friendly service and neighborhood outreach.
Regular monthly gathering led by Mrs Cordie Keyser featured biographical sketch of Carl Maria von Weber. piano solos by Miss Aline Cortland and Miss Harper with readings and selections from Oberon and Swan Song performed by Margaret Ann Moritz. Hospitality provided by Mrs Mittendorf and daughter Loreen.
In a candlelit March 30 ceremony at the Kneese home, Miss Eugenia Kneese wed Sgt. Raymond L. Kneese of Love Field Dallas. The couple will reside at 3105 McKinney Ave Dallas, with family celebrations and attendees from San Antonio and Fort Worth noted.
The marriage of Mrs Gertrude Peterman Lewis daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Petermann of here and M C Scott of Llano occurred at the Christian church in Galveston on Monday March 26 Attending were her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Harmon Maley of Galveston After a days visit in Galveston and here with Mrs Scotts parents the couple will be at home in San Antonio
Mrs. Louis Pfeil formerly Miss Margaret Kuhlmann received a bridal shower at Sunnyside Tavern with two to five o clock tea. Hostess Mrs. Leroy Pfeil and helpers Mrs. Alfred Gastinger and Mrs. Elgin Wahrmund assisted. Forty guests attended the plate lunch and gift display.
Rev Otto Lindenberg performed the marriage of Miss Margaret Kuhlmann and Louis Pfeil at Holy Ghost Lutheran Church parsonage on Saturday March 25 at 3 30 PM. Mrs Lindenberg witnessed. The bride wore navy blue with white trim and pink and white carnations. The couple will reside at Crenwelge Apartments.
Residents describe turning the Fountain area into a social hub with the Central Drug Co. seen as a key gathering place and potential headquarters for community activities.Neighbors note the site as a convenient central point and a focal spot for local events.
Among the clubs, Mrs J A Staudt entertained the 42 Club with guests Mrs Paul Nebgen and Mrs H S Brodbeck. First prize went to Mrs Emil Juenke, second to Mrs Felix Land. Mrs Harvey Stein’s Club held bridge with high honors to Mrs William Petmecky and second to Mrs Elizabeth Walter. The Jolly Six met at Mrs Benno Stehling for embroidery and knitting while Mrs Erwin Kammlah served lunch.
Four children were born this week in Gillespie County to local families. The Hohmanns welcomed a daughter on March 29, the Kothmanns a daughter on March 30, the Wahrmunds a daughter on March 31, and the Zenner family a son on April 1.
A hailstorm from the northwest struck San Antonio on Sunday at 11 am, causing thousands of dollars in damage to windows, roofs, skylights and neon signs. In the city, about 2000 windows were shattered, while Fredericksburg and Gillespie County escaped major impact though lightning and thunder were seen. Other Texas areas experienced heavy rain and hail as colder weather moved in.
Reverend Lester Haines and his wife and son returned Saturday after assisting in a protracted meeting in Del Rio.
Mrs. Shad Dixon and her daughters from San Antonio spent several days visiting Mrs. W. H. Humes and Mrs. Chester Langer Hanson.
Corporal Palmer Hohenberger, son of Mr and Mrs Benno Hohenberger, was twice honored during a recent furlough. He was guest of honor at a chicken dinner at his parents home with over thirty in attendance and later named chief guest at a Mexican dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Kurt Kallenberg for 24 guests.
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