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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1944
Page
9
The girls of the Home Economics Club and their teacher Mrs. Gainer hosted a tea for mothers on St Patrick’s Day. Sandwiches cookies and tea were served as everyone enjoyed games and the first stanza of America was sung.
The eighty third birthday anniversary of Mrs. Chas M. Henke was observed at the home of her son Max T. Henke. Relatives and friends visited with flowers greetings and shared in cake and coffee during the afternoon and evening. Despite illness she remained alert and interested in current events.
Mrs. W H Schaefer hosted a district PTA board dinner at her home with 37 guests. The event featured red white blue decor, bluebonnets, and honey suckle with assisting hosts Mrs Dora Gott Mrs Emil Riley Mrs Fred O Tally and Miss Theresa Walter. Attendees included Mrs J M Little Mrs W P D Jordan Mrs Henry Loehte and Mrs Ernst Loehte.
Loreen Itz daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Itz married Cpl Harold Crenwelge at Bethany Lutheran Church in Amarillo The Rev G A Poehlmann officiated with a double ring ceremony Mrs Victor Stahl played the wedding march The bridal party included Mildred Itz and others A reception followed for over a hundred guests at the Itz home with a wedding cake decor of white and silver horseshoes and bells
Community notice inviting residents to visit Central Drug Company for products and services. Details emphasize welcoming atmosphere and customer assistance. No further events or dates provided.
The Music Study Club met at Mrs. Alex Mittendorf’s home last week with Mrs. Cordie Keyser in charge. Biographical sketches of Carl Maria von Weber opened the program followed by piano solos and readings including Der Freischuetz and the Invitation to the Dance.
Miss Eugenia Kneese wed Sgt Raymond L Kneese at the Kneese home on Thursday evening March 30 in a candlelit ceremony. Attendant Miss Dorothy Kneese and best man Harold Kneese stood with vows read by Rev Paul Weiss. The couple will reside at 3105 McKinney Avenue Dallas.
The marriage of Mrs Gertrude Petermann Lewis and M C Scott occurred in Galveston at the Christian Church on Monday March 26. Attending were her brother in law and sister Harmon Maley and wife from Galveston. After a brief visit in Galveston and with Mrs Scott's parents they will reside in San Antonio.
Mrs. Louis Pfeil formerly Miss Margaret Kuhlmann was honored at an afternoon tea and bridal shower at Sunnyside Tavern. Hostess was Mrs. Leroy Pfeil with gifts opened by Mrs. Alfred Gastinger and Mrs. Elgin Wahrmund. Forty guests attended the plate lunch and served refreshments.
Rev Otto Lindenberg officiated the marriage of Miss Margaret Kuhlmann daughter of Otto and Mrs Kuhlmann and Louis Pfeil son of Harry and Mrs Pfeil at the Holy Ghost Lutheran Church parsonage on Saturday March 25 at 3 30 pm Mrs Lindenberg witnessed the ceremony The bride wore a navy dress trimmed in white with pink and white carnations and a navy accessories bag gloves and shoes to match The Pfeils will reside at Crenwelge Apartments.
A group of friends meets around the Fountain and designates Central Drug Co as their headquarters, marking a casual, community gathering in town.
The 42 Club hosted by Mrs J A Staudt featured guests Mrs Paul Nebgen and Mrs H S Brodbeck with prizes awarded to Mrs Emil Juenke and Mrs Felix Land. Other gatherings included Mrs Harvey Stein hosting bridge with Mrs Cora Habenicht and others. next meeting at Mrs William Petmecky’s home. The Jolly Six met at Mrs Benno Stehling for embroidery and knitting with lunch served by Mrs Erwin Kammlah.
Four children were born this week to Gillespie County families. Three girls arrived March 29 to Eddie Hohmann, March 30 to Gideon Kothmann, and March 31 to Erwin Wahrmund. A son was born April 1 to Lawrence and Zennet.
Severe damage from a northwest hailstorm hit San Antonio causing thousands in repairs to windows, roofing, skylights, and neon signs. About 2000 windows were shattered in city schools alone as two inch hail fell on Sunday morning. Fredericksburg and Gillespie County escaped major damage though with lightning and thunder.
Reverend and Mrs Lester Haines and their son arrived home Saturday after the minister assisted in a prolonged meeting in Del Rio.
Mrs Shad Dixon and her daughters from San Antonio spent several days in town with Mrs W H Humes and Mrs Chester Langer during their stay here.
Palmer Hohenberger son of Mr and Mrs Benno Hohenberger received two festive dinners during a furlough. Corporal Hohenberger was guest of honor at a chicken dinner for over thirty at his parents home Sunday night. Kurt Kallenberg hosted a Mexican dinner Thursday with 24 guests honoring the corporal as chief guest.
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