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Newspaper

Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1949

Page

2

Luther League Met Sunday at Herry Spring

The Luther League gathered Sunday at Herry Spring. After a brief program Emeline Rode presented a poem and two talks on “A Matter of Bite and Desi.” The group closed with doxology then shared Wiener and marshmallow treats around a large fire. Guests included Opal Schmidt Elizabeth Lindig Beatrice Seipp Marilyn Itz Le one Kiler Margaret Tatsch Rosalee Baethge Elenor Bathke Florine Baethge Reinhold Sage biel and Mr and Mrs Hilmer Beggmann.

Margaret Tatsch Rosalee Baethge Elenor Bathke Florine Baethge Reinhold Sagebiel Hilmer Beggmann

Nursing Lift Holds Meeting

The nursing staff of the Fred ricksburg Hospital and Clinic held their monthly meeting on Monday evening, April 1. Dr L Felter led a public health film segment. Guests included Dr Bree Kenridge, J Marshall Prawn J Sharp Manufacturing Co, Dr Lester Keyser, George Ims. Annual officer elections elected Ruby Dietrich president, Adela Borchers vice president, Alma Hodde secretary, Maxine Peter reporter, Adela Borchers supervisor. refreshments followed adjournment.

Fredricksburg Hospital L. Felter Bree ‘Kenridge St Vis Kerrville J. Marshall Prawn J Sharp ‘Manufacturing Co Lester Keyser Brest Brae George Ims Ruby Dietrich Adela Borchers Alma Hodde Maxine Peter Dela Borchers Axine Peter

PTA Members Hear Continued From Page One

PTA members addressed questions on teacher quality superintendent selection school board duties and student vocational guidance. Mrs Zeach guest speaker from the District Conference in San Saba discussed topics. May transportation and attendance awards were announced for several classes.

San Hunter Walter Meier Ella Gold

Eckerts Celebrate Golden Wedding Anniversary in Fredericksburg

Mr and Mrs W B Eckert celebrated their fiftieth anniversary with a Wednesday dinner at the Fredericksburg Dinner Club and an open house at their Hackberry Street home. Flora Eckert organized the noon dinner as a surprise. Guests included siblings and out of town relatives from Liano San Antonio Austin and the University of Texas staff. They were married April 13 1899 at Zion Lutheran Church. The couple has two daughters Flora and Isabel and a son Chester who died at 26. They lived in the Eckert community later farming in Junction before settling in Fredericksburg.

W. BB. Eckert Fredericksburg Hackberry Street Flora Eckert University of Texas Library Carl Schlaudt Edwin Schlaudt Walter Schiaudt Liano R. M. Haynes San Antonio Austin Eckert Zion Lutheran Church Rev Gratzle

Schroeders Attend Heard Party for Gene Autry in San Antonio

Mr and Mrs Wm Schroeder Jr attended a party honoring Gene Autry hosted by Mr and Mrs Cyrus Heard at their San Antonio home on Saturday night. Western motif decorations graced the Heard residence and gardens. The Schroeders spoke of their close ties to Autry through his and Red’s flying interests, and after the event escorted Autry to the St Anthony Hotel where he stayed during his San Antonio visit.

St. Anthonty Hotel Fiesta San Jacinto Association Municipal Auditorium Hoss A & M College San Antonis Reynolds Andricks Fair Association Ing San Antonio Ittee Elgin Hermann Wm. Petmecky Cochairmen L. W. Feller Tom J. Duderstadt Wm. Kuenmann Clifton Land Henry Kuenemann Joe G. Petson Wm. Schroeder Jr Gene Autry Cyrus Heard Heard St. Anthony

Adoption of Daughter Announced by Mr and Mrs Schneider

Mr and Mrs Otto Schneider Jr announce the adoption of a daughter named Cheryl Anne aged six weeks. The couple will raise the child as their own and have requested no further details at this time.

Mrs. Schneider Otto Schneider Jr Cheryl Anne

Dallas and Boerne visitors at Easter pageant event

Spectators from Dallas and Boerne attended the Easter Pires pageant. Noted guests included Mrs Marnet McNeil and Mrs Davie Install of the National Story Tellers League, Miss Litdie Joe Johnson, and Mrs Mary Tyson Woodward. From Boerne came Mr and Mrs Fritz Toepperwein, author illustrator team.

Marnet McNeil Davie Install National Story Tellers' League Litdie Joe Johnson Dallas Public Library Mary Tyson Woodward Dallas Boerne Fritz Toepperwein Arthur H. Kowert Kowert McNeill Insali

Fredericksburg Bank To Close In Observance of Texas Independence Day

The Fredericksburg National Bank will close Thursday April 21 in observance of Texas Independence Day. Banking services resume the following business day.

Fredericksburg National Bank

Emma Jane Frers Shower Honoree Mass

Emma Jane Evers bride elect of Benno Eckert received a tea and miscellaneous shower on Monday April 18 from 3 to 3 30 PM at the Doss Parish Halil with Mesdzmes Emil Lange Edger Geistereidt Ernest Lindig and Misses Betty Moe Geistweidt Vernell Evers as co hosts. Vernell Evers kept the bride book with fifty seven guests registering. The gift table displayed a lace cloth and a central arrangement of roses and purple sage with lighted tapers. Refreshments were served by the hostesses. The honoree wore a grey dress with navy accessories and a purple lilac corsage. Mrs Ben Evers and Mrs B H Eckert Sr wore pink and white carnations.

Emma Jane Evers Benno Eckert Doss Parich Halil Mesdzmes Emil Lange Edger Geistereidt Ernest Lindig Betty Moe Geistweidt Vernell Evers Muss Vernell Evers Ben Evers B. H. Eckert Sr

Local Group Attends Confirmation Dinner in Comfort

A dinner honoring Max Braen tigam Jr. a Palm Sunday confirmant in Comfort was held Easter Sunday at the Braev tigam home. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bruns and daughters Mr. and Mrs. Walter Breeutigam and family Mrs. Emil Breeutigem Mr. and Mrs. Alex Frantzeh and family Mr. and Mrs. Alex Behrends and son and Mrs. Otte Lachte.

Max Braentigam Jr Braevtigam Comfort Richard Bruns Walter Breeutigam Emil Breeutigem Alex Frantzeh Alex Behrends Otte Lachte

Mrs Hirsch Hosts Birthday Party at Home

Mrs Henry Hirsch Sr. hosted a birthday gathering Friday afternoon for sixteen close friends and relatives at her home. Spring flowers adorned the residence and refreshments were served with help from Mesdames Henry Hirsch Jr Eugene Hirsch and Milton Durst.

Henry Hirsch Sr Hirsch Henry Hirsch Jr Eugene Hirsch Milton Durst

Easter Egg Hunt Hosted by Schoenewolf Family

Victor Schoenewolf Jr entertained twenty five friends at an Easter egg hunt on Thursday afternoon at his parents home. Grandmother Max Schoenewolf helped serve refreshments as guests received circus pottery items and bowls as favors.

Victor Schoenewolf Jr Vitor Schoenewolf Max Schoenewolf

Michael Mosel Celebrates Sixth Birthday Party

Michael Mosel celebrated his sixth birthday at a home party hosted by his mother Mrs Hugo Mosel on Tuesday afternoon. About twenty guests attended. A green coconut Easter nest cake with candy eggs and Easter rabbits surrounded the candles. Easter bunny favors were handed out. Mrs Allen Keller and Mrs Hartmann helped serve refreshments.

Michael Mosel Hugo Mosel Allen Keller Hartmann

Bargain Basements: Mens and Boys Apparel Sale

Yard wide sale items include Boys shorts 1.49 from 1.98, B V D brand briefs and drawers 1.00, Men athletic union suits 1.49, Van Heusen pajamas 3.95 from 4.95, and cotton work socks five pairs with elastic tops. Ends unspecified.

B. V. D. Brand B. VY. D. Men's Athletic Union

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Herry Spring Luther League PTA Gibson Fredericksburg Publishing Co W. BB. Eckerts F. A. Bracher Schroeders Vres Cardus Emma Jane Frers Mrs. Hirsch America Princess and Etta Gaynes Bates Seersucker Kingsbury Bates Chambrays Dan River Stevens Prissy Missy John Lee California Johnson Avondale LOT van Heusen Batiste Scott Levis Levi's B. V. D. & van Heusen Kendall - Hodges Fredericksburg, Texas Hotpoint Goodyear Service Store
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