WMF Group Meeting In Llano May 8
The annual Fredericksburg conference Group of the Women's Missionary Federation Texas District of the American Lutheran Church meets at St James Lutheran Llano on Thursday May 8. Registration starts 9 30 a m with opening at 10 a m. Vicar Rudy Wendel speaks on Reading the Bible. A noon luncheon follows a business session. In the afternoon Zion Bethany and Holy Ghost societies stage a playset WMF Will Come to Order. Mrs E W Steinbring Austin District President to give the afternoon message. A refreshment hour ends the gathering. Members plan to attend and others may join through society presidents.
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Fredericksburg
Women’s Missionary Federation
Texas
American Lutheran Church
St. James Lutheran Church
Llano
Rudy Wendel
Zion, Bethany
Holy Ghost
Austin
Texans urged to back Cancer Drive and precinct convention
A county appeal urges local groups such as School Auxiliaries to sponsor an education campaign on cancer prevention and detection funded by Red Cross and American Cancer Society. It emphasizes civic duty urging Texans to attend the May 3 Republican Precinct Convention to influence the 1952 presidential race.
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American Cancer Society
Gillespie County
Eisenhower
United States
Taft
Texas
Nelta Neal Engagement Announced at Informal Tea
Mr and Mrs T Wright Neal announce the engagement of daughter Nelta to Lawrence F Owen son of Mr and Mrs C O Owen of Trinton Michigan The event held at the Neals home featured lilies of the valley cards and a green and white color scheme Nelta a Fredericksburg High School graduate attends Mary Hardin Baylor College as a music major and Owen a Mary Hardin Baylor violin instructor holds advanced degrees from Michigan Juilliard Ferris Institute and studied at Oregon and New England Conservatory.
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T. Wright Neal
Nelta
Miss Neal
Lawrence F. Owen
C. O. Owen
Trinton
Mich
Mrs Neal
Mr. Owen
A. H. Bartholmae
Neal
Fredericksburg High School
Mary Hardin- Baylor College
Belton
Owen
Mary Hardin- Baylor
University , Michigan
Julliard School of Music
Ferris Institute
University of Oregon
New England Conservatory
Fire Hazard Inspection Program Credits Savings Across Regions
George Henry of San Antonio, president of the Alamo Club, says the fire hazard inspection work inspects two communities per year with no charge or obligation. The program is credited with saving millions of dollars in property damage from fire.
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George Henry
San Antonio
The
Alamo Club
Saengerfest Officers Named as 1953 Sponsor Set
Saengerbund members elected new officers Walter Kuhlmann as president E C Fiedler from Luckenbach as secretary and the Arion Chair of Fredericksburg designated sponsor of the 51st Saengerfest in 1953 Former officers included Felix Hahne and Emil Lochte Choirs like Concordia Arion Echo Hermann Sons and Luckenbach Mixed Chorus performed under Felix Pehl Henry Frantzen with standing room only at Sunday night program Hill Country Boys provided entertainment in the afternoon and evening events
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Walter Kuhlmann
E. C. Fiedler
Luckenbach
Arion
Fredericksburg
Felix Hahne
Emil Lochte
Meusebach Creek
Massea
Felix Pehl
Henry Frantzen
Concdérdia
Ernst Crenwelge
Echo
Albert Klett
Hermann Sons
Wm. Dietel
Hill Country Boys
Fair float plans eyed for Main Street parade
President William Schroeder indicates a brief parade on Main Street may be held if the float is ready. If arranged, the event would likely occur Thursday or Friday night according to fair officials.
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Main Street
William Schroeder
Bat the Only Mammal That Can Fly
A brief note explains that the bat is the sole mammal capable of true flight. It highlights wings, echolocation basics, and the distinction from birds and other mammals.
Music Study Club Program Marks National Music Week
The Music Study Club presents a May 8 program at 8 p m in the Public School Auditorium honoring America’s Heritage of Music. The club chorus joins school choruses and city choirs to sing as two narrators unfold the history of music through Indian, Negro, cowboy, and military pieces. Admission is free.
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Music Study Club
County party conventions set for May 6 in county court room
The th County Convention begins at 7 30 p m in the District Court Room. The Republican Executive Committee meets at noon in the Schroeder Building and the Democratic Executive Committee at 7 p m in the District Court Room. Each precinct gets one delegate and one alternate for every 25 votes cast in the November 7 1950 election.
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Republican Executive Committee
Schroeder
Democratic Executive Committee
Max J. Bierschwab
Gillespie County
Wm. Schroeder
Tom Schmidt
Pete Weber
St Paul Lutheran Church Cave Creek May 4 Services
Services include Sunday School and Bible Class at 9 30 a m Divine Worship at 10 30 a m German service Luther League at 8 p m You are cordially invited to worship with us.
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Luther League
Stehling Bros Offers Nylon Sport Shirts and Accessories
At Stehling's you will find nylon sport shirts in white and colors, tailored by Arrow at 7.75. Also Arrow undershirts and nylon shorts, Esquire socks, and related items. ideal for gifts. Select now at Stehling Bros.
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Stehling
Arrow
Stehling Bros
First Methodist piano recital showcases Elsa Walter students
Spring recital in the Educational Building features Miss Elsa Walter's piano students, with Ela ine and Jenny Lou Crenwelge among those pictured. The program opens with beginners, moves through folk and national songs, then classics, and closes with a vocal duet by two sisters.
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Elsa Walter
First Methodist Church
Elaine Crenwelge
Jenny Lou Crenwelge
Betty Jean Crenwelge
Virginia Crenwelge
Doris Rode
Karen Ann Dittmar
Patrica Kuenemann
Miss Walter
Joyce Friedrich
Har
Riet Ahrens
Dan Hartmann
Betty Sieckmann
Sylvia Crenwelge
Rosalind Rode
Evelyn Klaerner
Grades to Give Operetta May 6
The juvenile version of Humperdinck's operetta Hansel and Gretel will be presented by grades 1 2 and 3 in the Public School Auditorium on Tuesday May 6 at 745 pm. John Earl Treibs plays Hansel Jane Evers is Gretel Carolyn Ann Wienecke is mother Arthur Wittig is father and Carol Hildebrand portrays the Witch. Background singing by various groups with a special number by 2B. The supporting chorus is from 3A 3B and 2A. From class 1B there will be
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Humperdinck
Hansel and Gretel
Hansel
John Earl Treibs
Jane Evers
Gretel
Carolyn Ann Wienecke
Arthur Wittig
Witch
Carol Hildebrand
Miss Kuhlmann Stars in College Play at Our Lady of the Lake
Marion Kuhlmann of the Dramatics Club played Sister Marie in Song at the Scaffold at Our Lady of the Lake College Sunday night. Local attendees included her parents Mr and Mrs Elgin Kuhlmann and Mr and Mrs Lewis Dolezal and their children.
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Marion Kuhlmann
Our Lady of the Lake College
Marie
Elgin Kuhlmann
Lewis Dolezal
Speeding Death Toll Rises Across U S Roads
Speeding on U S streets and highways last year killed 13 730 people in men women and children fatalities rise across states. Police and safety advocates urge stricter enforcement and stronger penalties to curb reckless driving.
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U. S
Roberta Knopp Date Set for June Wedding
Mrs. Paula Knopp Treibs announces the approaching marriage of Roberta Knopp to Rubin Wehmeyer of Luckenbach. The wedding is set for June 1 at 7 p m in Holy Ghost Lutheran Church with Clayton Kuhlmann as best man and Mrs. Kuhlmann as matron of honor.
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Paula Knopp Treibs
Roberta Knopp
Rubin Wehmeyer
Edgar Wehmeyer
Luckenbach
Holy Ghost Lutheran Church
Clayton Kuhlmann
Brownwood
Joyce Wahl
Merle Mae Teschner
Holy Ghost WMS Meeting Held
The Holy Ghost Lutheran Church Women’s Missionary Society met in the basement on Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Milton Durst discussed "The American Indian: A Lutheran Responsibility" while Vicar Rudy Wendel led the Bible study and Mrs. Norman Dietel presided. Junior Mission Band presented a playlet on the organization’s origin. Delegates Theo Knopp Emma French and Walter Kolmeier were chosen for the Llano federation meeting May 8.
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Women’s Missionary of
Holy Ghost Lutheran Church
Walter Kolmeier
Milton Durst
Rudy Wendel
Norman Dietel
Mothers of
JMB
Women’s Missionary Federation
Llano
Mesdames
Theo Knopp
Emma French
Emil Gernlein
Engagement announced for Adela Mae Roeder to Rubin Wunderlich
Mr and Mrs Oscar Roeder announce the engagement of their daughter Adela Mae to Rubin Wunderlich son of Mr and Mrs Alfred E Wunderlich. No wedding date set. Mr and Mrs H C Hannemann and children visited McGregor with Rev and Mrs Louis Hannemann and family from Friday through Sunday. During the day Mr Hannemann attended the Region Nine meeting of the Boy Scouts of America in Waco.
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Oscar Roeder
Adela Mae
Rubin Wunderlich
Alfred E. Wunderlich
H. C. Hannemann
McGregor
Louis Hannemann
Hannemann
Boy Scouts of America
Waco
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WMF
Red Cross
Nelta Neal
Saengerbund
ST. Paul Lutheran Church
Cave Creek
M. J. Schwarz
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co
Englander Company, Inc
Pioneer Furniture Co
Miss Kuhlmann
Pioneer Furniture Company
Westinghouse
Westinghouse Vacuum Cleaners
Reg. Price
Alexander Smith
Peg Weacow Somce
Redericksbur
Kenilworth
Dooley’s
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