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Newspaper

Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1952

Page

20

Roberta Herbst Honoree at Surprise Miscel Shower

Roberta Herbst of Oberta was honored as bride elect when a surprise shower was hosted by Mrs Hennings and daughter Mary Hennings at their home in Comfort. The event featured about thirty five guests, rainbow motif decor, games, and refreshments. Roberta and Werner Eberle were married the following Saturday at the Catholic Church.

Roberta Herbst Werner Eberle Hennings Mary Hennings Arbara Hennings Rome Bervbst Mr. Eberlearried Catholic Church

Stenling Completes Construction Course for GMC Maintenance

Stehling shop foreman and Service Co. completed a seven week construction course on GMC maintenance in San Angelo. Course run by Detroit Diesel General Motors representatives and sponsored by General Motors. Security State Bank to close Monday April 21 in observance of San Jacinto Day.

Stehling GMC Fuck Motors San Ang Oo Detroit Diesel General Motors

Lutheran Ladies Aid Met at Trinity Stonewall Church

The Ladies Aid Society of Trinity Lutheran Church Stonewall met April 3 in the Parish Hall. Rev Senff led a discussion on Man's Word or God's Work after scripture, with 21 lent-related rhyme questions. Flower stands arrived, and ladies hosted Easter altar decor duties and a lunch hour.

Ladies Aid Society Trinity Lutheran Paul Danz Jesus Lofus Nielsen Bruno Ruebsahm

Burnet Plans Centennial Celebration in May Parade Launches Event

Burnet county will observe its centennial on May 15 16 and 17 1952 with a parade opening the celebration on Thursday and continuing through Friday Saturday and Sunday.

Burnet County

Golden wedding anniversary at First Methodist Church

Thursday April 10 marked the golden wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Charlie Schlaudt who reenacted their wedding vows fifty years later with the same pastor A E Rector and the church pastor A C Greenwaldt. The top photo shows the couple with Edwin Schlaudt and Patricia Medlock among others as vows were read.

Charlie Schlaudt First Methodist Church Mrs. Schlaudt A. E. Rector A. C. Greenwaldt Edwin Schlaudt Grover Medlock Patricia Medlock

We Believe Continuation Reflects on Liberty and Duty

A political commentary urges vigilance against concentration of power after the steel seizure by President Truman. It argues the federal courts must check executive action, warnings that lack of citizen participation endangers democracy. Texans are urged to attend May 3 precinct conventions.

Lous United States Truman Our Republic Holtzhoff Korea Texas

Fifth Annual Easter Fires Pageant Draws Steady Crowd

The Fredericksburg high school band choral group and St. Marys Glee Club with Wm Petmecky as narrator delivered a standout pageant. Easter bunnies led the show, fires lit on surrounding hills, and car traffic swelled as spectators sought pageant souvenirs from 1949 to 1952 at the Fair Park and Chamber of Commerce outlets.

Stonewall Doss Harper and St. Mary’s Fredericksburg FHS St. Mary’s Glee Club Wm. Petmecky Momma Poppa Bunny Fair Park Chamber of Commerce

Cub Scout Mothers Workshop Teaches Craft Skills

A Tuesday Cub Scout mothers workshop at the Boy Scout Cabin drew a large group of women. They learned knot tying rope games braiding with Craftstrip and plaster of Paris. Plans for the May 3 Court House lawn Boy Scout Exposition include each den displaying a booth of yearlong crafts.

Court House Lawn

Easter Family Visits Highlight San Antonio Birthday

Miss Goldine Herber of San Antonio spent Easter weekend with her parents the Wilson Herbers. Mrs. Herber spent most of last week in San Antonio visiting her daughter and the James Herbers. They were joined on Wednesday by Mr. Herber Franklin Herber and Mrs. Hilmar Gold for James Herber's birthday celebration.

Goldine Herber San Antonio Wilson Herbers

Public School Faculty Names Listed For Section Update

Public School faculty members listed include Walter Meier Flora Wertheim Miss Flora Wertheim Mrs. Guido Klett Robert Klett Atley Usener Irma Baumann Elizabeth Walter Richard Hoerster Ruth Lawrence Marie Potter W C Westerfeldt Carolyn Barthelow John West Mayme Marenger Erna Urbanec continuing from page 1 section 1 and noting a roster of teachers and staff.

Fair Catalogue Advertising Plans for County Fair

The Fair Catalogue committee led by H. C. Meurer and Walter Fuhrmann seeks advertising for the catalogue with rates of five dollars for a fourth page eight fifty for a half page and fifteen dollars for a full page. Other members include Douglas Dittmar Arthur Kowert Ewald Schaefer and Werner Moehr with all fair directors and committees assisting in solicitation to build the 64th annual fair renowned for livestock agriculture diverse women’s departments and entertaining programs.

Fair Catalogue Committee H. C. Meurer Walter Fuhrmann Douglas Dittmar Arthur Kowert Ewald Schaefer Werner Moehr al Fair

Priddy couple guests of the Carl Heins over Easter weekend

Mr and Mrs G H Tiemann of Priddy visited for Easter weekend staying with their daughter's family the Carl Heins. The stay highlighted family-time gatherings and shared meals during the holiday.

G. H. Tiemann of Priddy Carl Heins

Buckner Family Passes Through Fredericksburg for Easter Visit

Mr and Mrs Walter Buckner and their son Bud from San Marcos travel via Fredericksburg on Friday en route to Odessa to visit their daughter and her husband for Easter holidays.

Walter Buckner Bud San Marcos Fredericksburg Odessa

Kneese returns home after eye operation in San Antonio

A. H. Kneese, after an eye operation in San Antonio, has returned home Saturday and the operation proved successful. The Fredericksburg National Bank will be closed on Monday April 21 in observance of San Jacinto Day.

A. H. Kneese San Antonio Fredericksburg National Bank

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Umar Stenling Security State Bank San Jacinto Burnet A.H.B Stokley Coca-Cola Hunt Charles Schlaudts Panuque Fair Catalog Happyvale Morton's Libby's LUX Ray McCall Juenke & Schoenewolf Hill Country W. Main Fredericksburg
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