Wong: World's Most Common Chinese Surname
Wong is cited as the most common Chinese family name reaching at least 150 million bearers, highlighting its widespread use across Chinese communities globally.
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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1971
Page
2
Wong is cited as the most common Chinese family name reaching at least 150 million bearers, highlighting its widespread use across Chinese communities globally.
The 1896 May 8 commemorative volume compiled by Robert Penniger for Fredericksburg’s 50th anniversary was printed in German only. It has long been out of print and is highly sought by collectors.
Miss La Verne Burrow and Gary C. Eckhardt exchanged marriage vows at St Marys Catholic Church on Saturday April 17 at 3 pm Monsignor Harold Ehlinger officiated. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Oswald Burrow and a Fredericksburg High School graduate.
Mr and Mrs Hugh Riley of Brownsville announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter Patricia to Samuel Sagebiel son of Mr and Mrs Ruben Sagebiel A May 29 wedding in Brownsville is planned Patricia Riley attended Brownsville High School Texas Southwost College and Texas Tech and is teaching in Brownsville Sagebiel is a 1966 graduate of Fredericksburg High School and a 1970 graduate of Texas Tech
Mr. and Mrs. Herman Klein announce the engagement of their daughter Deb Didane Meier to Larry Allen Hefner son of Mr. and Mrs. Webley Heiner. Deb is a 1970 Fredericksburg High School and Durham's Business College graduate. The couple plans a June 19 ceremony at Bethany Lutheran Church.
Staff Sergeant and Mrs Stanley E Reed announce the birth of daughter Melissa Dawn on Sunday March 28 at St David Hospital Austin. The baby weighs six pounds ten ounces. Grandparents are Bill Jones Grove City Ohio Erwin Reed and great grandparents listed. The bride’s former name Karen Marie Jones. Sgt Reed stationed at Bergstrom Air Force Base. Grand church wedding with extensive attendants and reception at American Legion Hall. The couple will reside Route 2 Fredericksburg after a New Mexico wedding trip.
Fredericksburg Publishing Company announces the English translation of Penninger’s FEST AUSGABE to be on sale soon in Fredericksburg. The release highlights the town’s cultural history reflected in the translated edition.
The Fredericksburg Standard is issued weekly on Wednesdays by Fredericksburg Publishing Co. The newspaper serves Gillespie and neighboring counties with annual and multi year subscription rates listed as 5.00 per year and 12.50 for three years.
Mrs Milton Solbrig and Mr Albert Helmers announce the engagement of Carolyn Ann Solbrig to Alvin James Helmers. Carolyn a 1968 Fredericksburg High School graduate works at the Texas State Department of Health in Austin. Alvin a 1962 graduate works at Beckmann Furniture. A June wedding is planned at Zion Lutheran Church.
Miss Gayle Segraves presents Paulette Wallendorf in a senior piano recital Sunday April 25 at 7 30 p m in Milam Hall McDermott Building. Program includes Paradies Bach Brahms Debussy MacDowell Grieg and Bartok. Admission is free and the public is invited.
Miss Cheryl Behrends bride elect of Larry Schmidt was feted at Sterry Hall San Marcos on Saturday April 17. Hostesses were Mrs Jackie Seidensticker Miss Janice Burkey and Miss Mary Salamone. Guests included Fredericksburg mother Mrs Alvin Behrends. Cake punch and Mexican wedding cookies were served.
Mis Vickie Lynn Honig became the bride of Jerald Ahrens at St. John's Church in San Marcos officiated by Rev. Gielow. The couple, both SWTSU graduates in August, will reside at Lakeview Trailer Park after a brief wedding trip.
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