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Newspaper

Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1941

Page

6

Wedding of Moritz Munson in Austin

A group of local relatives attended the Munson Moritz wedding in Austin Sunday. Miss Ann C Moritz became the pride of Johnny T Munson, daughter of Mr and Mrs Edmund Moritz of Austin and groom son of Mrs Walter Munson de Manor. The ceremony was at 5 in the evening at St Marys rectory with Raymond J Clancy officiating. Maid of honor was Miss Mary Agnes Mor and bridegrooms brother, Jor its, was best man. Ushers were Orval and Edmund Moritz. A reception followed at the bride’s parents home. Attending from here were Mr and Mrs John Moritz and family, Mr and Mrs J W Metzger and family, Miss Ella Metzger, Mr and Mrs Emi Schandua, Mr and Mrs Emi Schandua, Mr and Mrs Peter Knopp and Messrs Joseph Moritz and Max Metzger. The Fredericksburg Parent Teachers Association Choral Club sang in Kerrville for the Seventh District PTA meeting honoring the club’s tenth anniversary. Members sang included Mrs Henry Lochte, Hugo Mangelberrer, Walter Kotmeier, Theo Haag, Gould Davis, Walter Bierschwale, Henry Bierschwale, Almon Kirchoff, Otto Hohmann, Paix Hohmann, Emil Wahrmund, Max Henke, Wm Dietel, Frisz Ottens, Adolph Stahl, Arthur Petersen, Ber Kneese, Milton Durst, Nannie Striegier, and Miss Julia Estill, with additional members Mrs Fred Mathisen, Emil Riley, Walter Schaefer, W C White and H Welge. Lewis attended.

Munson-Morita Austin Ann C Orval Edmund Moritz John It Moritz J. W. Metzger Ella Metzger Emi Schandua Emi) Schandua Peter Knopp Joseph Moritz Max Metzger Fredericksburg Parent ‘Teachers Association Kerrville Texas Parent ‘Teacher's Association Henry Lochte Hugo Mangelberrer Walter Kotmeier Theo Haag Gould Davis Walter Bierschwale Henry Bierschwale Almon Kirchoff Otto Hohman

Birthday Greetings for Mrs. Hirsch Sr.

Relatives and friends visited Friday at the home of Mrs. Henry Hirsch Sr to extend birthday wishes. A luncheon was served in the afternoon and again in the evening.

Henry Hirsch, Sr

High Five Club Meets at Mrs Wehmeyer Home

The High Five Club gathered at the home of Mrs. Alois Weh Meyer with guest Mrs. Felix Stehling. Iris decor graced the rooms as tongue salad fruit rings potato chips and strawberry short cake were served. Mrs. Marcus Wehmeyer won high with Mrs. Felix Kammlah second and Mrs. Stehling third.

Alois Wehmeyer Felix Stehling Marcus Wehmeyer Felix Kammlah

Social Meeting of WSCS Circle One Held at First Methodist

Mrs H A Ries and Miss Ada Peden hosted Circle One of the Women’s Society of Christian Service at the First Methodist Church Saturday at 3 pm. The room featured roses carnations forget me nots and snapdragons. Mrs F J Maier led the meeting and corsages were given to Mrs G A Hartmann and Mrs Emil Hahn for April birthdays. A duet by Mesdames Herman and Emil Hahn with Mrs Leom Zwisner on piano followed aBiblical contest won by Miss Blanche Baker and Mrs W C White. Refreshments served to members and guests Mrs Wesley Wahl and Rev I O Donaldson.

H. A. Ries Ada Peden Women’s Society of Christian Service First Methodist Church F. J. Maier Herman Fischer G. A. Hartmann Emil Hahn

Bethany Luther League Devotional Meeting Held

The Bethany Luther League held a Friday night devotional at the Grobe home with guests Ruby and Irene hosting. Participants sang Beautiful Savior and Safe In The Arms of Jesus, followed by Psalm 104 readings and the Apostles Creed. Rev Haag led a round table discussion, Bingo awarded to Mildred Itz and Estella Burrow, then refreshments were served.

Bethany Luther League Edwin Grobe Ruby Irene Jesus Rev Haag Mildred Itz Estella Burrow

Gladys Seelig Weds Francis Heep at St Marys

Miss Gladys Seelig daughter of Mrs Katie Seelig married Francis Heep son of Mr and Mrs Richard Heep Tuesday morning at 9 in St Marys Church with Rev B Galie officiating. Attendants Vera Weinheimer and Annie Heep Maid of Honor Harold Crenwelge best man. A reception followed then couple departed for a honeymoon and will reside in Fredericksburg where the groom works at Woerner Grocery Company.

Gladys Seelig Katie Seelig Francis Heep Richard Heep St. Mary’s Church B. Galie John Earl Seelig Vera Weinheimer Annie Heep Harold Crenwelge Fredericksburg Woerner Grocery Company

Mary Martha Society Meets in Home of Mrs Enderlin

On April 17 the Mary Martha Society met at the home of Mrs Gretchen Enderlin with sixteen members present An invited guest Mrs Adolph Heep attended The program included songs prayer a roll call minutes reading a topic on Training Little Children and a devotional A lunch of pork roast salad crackers chips upside down cake and coffee followed as members worked on needlework The meeting closed with the Lord's Prayer led by Mrs Irene Klett

Mary Martha Society Gretchen Enderlin Adolph Heep Rev. Haag Tosca Seipp Ottilie Walter Alma Pfeiffer

Hugo Walter Jr Birthday Party At Park

Sunday birthday celebration for Hugo Walter Jr. with several young friends, a picnic lunch of sandwiches punch and angel food cake, and candy favors. The afternoon was spent at Tourist Park playing games. Miss Elsie Gerhardt visiting in San Antonio this week.

Hugo Walter Jr Elsie Gerhardt San Antonio

Baptist WMU program at church meeting

The Baptist WMU met at the church on Wednesday April 16 with a program titled An Urgent Gospel-Challenge to True Discipleship. The order featured hymns, prayers, Bible study, and talks by Mrs. Otto Hohmann, Mrs. H J Lewitz, Mrs. B H Heinen, Mrs. F E Kirchner, Mrs. H J Loitz, Mrs. A Barthol Mae, and Mrs. W H Taylor.

The Baptist Wmu Jesus Otto Hohmann H. J. Lewitz B. H Heinen F. E. Kirchner H. J

Jo Ann Striegler Celebrates Sixth Birthday Party

Friday the kindergarten group visited the home of Mr and Mrs Kermit Strizeler for Jo Ann Strieglers sixth birthday party. Guests enjoyed sandwiches lemonade cookies and cake. An Easter egg hunt and contests with awards were part of the celebration.

Kermit Strizeler Jo Ann

Ruth Kline Attends Nursing Convention in Houston

Ruth Kline recently attended the Nursing Convention held in Houston, reflecting professional engagement in the field. The event drew nurses from across the region seeking updates and standards.

Ruth Kline Houston

Nesbit Jacoby Becomes Bride in Saturday Ceremony

Miss Nesbit Jacoby wed R Burnell Bennett in Zion Lutheran Church with Rev. F A Brather officiating. Organ interlude by Flora Bracher and a singing of I Love You Truly marked the ceremony. Attendants wore white organdy gowns. reception followed at Mrs Klaerner's home.

Nesbit Jacoby Alfred Klaerner R. Burnell Bennett Ira Bennett Dublin Texas Zion's Lutheran Church F. A. Brather Flora Bracher Flora Kneese Ernest Geistweidt Mason Howard Schneider New Braunfels Verena Schmidt Paul Bennett Austin Bennett Earle Lurtler New Orleans Baytown

Mrs Kurt Keidel Hosts Bridge Club Gathering

The Wednesday Bridge Club met at Mrs. Kurt Keidel s home with guest Mrs. Eric Juenkke. A crab salad potato salad potato chips and strawberry shortcake were served. Mrs. Harry Priess won high score and Mrs. Ralph Gold took second.

Kurt Keidel Eric Juenkke Harry Priess Ralph Gold

Mrs Arthur Kowert Hosts Bridge Club Meeting

The Thursday Night Bridge Club met at Mrs. Arthur Kowert's home this past week. Delicious banana Sundays with sunshine cake were served. High score honors went to Mrs. Kermit Striegler and second to Mrs. William Schroeder. Guests included Mrs. Henry Joseph and Mrs. Ralph Gold.

Arthur Kowert Kermit Striegler William Schroeder Henry Joseph Ralph Gold

Mrs August Welgehausen Visits Fredericksburg Relatives

Mrs August Welgehausen of Houston spent several days last week in Fredericksburg with relatives. She returned Sunday to Houston with Kurt and Paula Welegehausen.

August Welgehausen Houston Fredericksburg Kurt Paula Welegehausen

Bennett couple wed in country home wedding supper

After their wedding supper held at a country home, Mr. and Mrs. Bennett honeymooned in New Orleans and will settle at 117 Indiana Street Baytown Texas. He is a chemical engineer with Humble Oil and Refining Company and studied at John Tarleton Junior College and the University of Texas. She is a Fredericksburg High School graduate who studied home economics at the University of Texas.

Bennett New Orleans Indiana Street Baytown Texas Humble Oil and Refining Company Mr. Bennett John Tarleton Junior College University of Texas Fredericksburo High School

Baccalaureate Services Set for Fredericksburg High May 18

S H Smyre announced baccalaureate services for the 1941 Fredericksburg High School class will be held Sunday night May 18 with Rev Ivan O Donaldson delivering the sermon. Graduation exercises will follow Friday night May 23 with the class presenting its activities program rather than inviting an outside speaker.

S. H. Smyre Fredericksburg High School Ivan O. Donaldson

Weekend Guests Visit from Austin Kerrville and San Antonio

Mrs Max Schoerewolf hosted Mr and Mrs R E Kepke Carlos and Bobbie Joe of Austin as weekend guests. John Fenske Zencke and Bessie Belle Fenske were guests of W H Schaefer Sunday. Otto Schneider of New Braunfels spent Saturday in Fredericksburg. Nora Henke and Mrs W H Schaefer attended a gates meeting in San Antonio. Emma Schaefer is spending the week in San Antonio with Ed Rives. Lorence Feller and wife and Caspar Real with daughters from Kerrville were guests of Emil Riley Sunday.

Max Schoerewolf R. E. Kepke Carlos Bobbie Joe Austin John Fenske Zencke Bessie Belle Fenske W. H. Schaefer Otto Schneider New Braunfels Fredericksburg Nora Henke W H. Schaefer Gates San Antonio Emma Schaefer Ed. Rives Lorence Feller A. E. Nauwald Menard Caspar Real Daughters Kerrville Emil Riley

Fredericksburg Beauty Shop Announces New Wave Machines

The Fredericksburg Beauty Shop advertises a new machine to ensure better guaranteed permanent waves and greatly reduced perm results. Mrs Louis Knopp promotes the service and provides the shop phone number 963.

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PTA WSCS ST. Mary's Admiration Happiness Club Admiration Coffee Graduate Nurses Assn Hubert Molberg Alfred Petsch Erwin Kammilah Baptist WMU JO Ann Striegler Sheriff and Mrs. Klaerner Beauty Shop Louis Knopp Gaby
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