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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1952
Page
14
Mr and Mrs W J Luckenbach hosted a Saturday rehearsal dinner on a lawn at a Luckenbach home. Elmer Luckenbach and others attended a 30 guest gathering following the rehearsal. A centerpiece of dahlias adorned the serving table.
Miss Esther Mueller on leave from teaching in Germany was honored at an informal party hosted by Miss Margaret Reidel. Guests included her sister Emmie Mueller of Amarillo and other close friends. A purse funded by guests was given for a remembrance purchase before Esther sails from New York in mid August to resume teaching in Germany.
The piece argues for a strict separation of church and state, clarifies that church and religion are distinct, and stresses government should not sponsor or control religious practice. It cites the U S Constitution and notes global examples of church suppression, urging enduring protection of religious freedom and independent churches.
Mrs Otto Burgdorf donated a handmade ceramics bowl to the Park Committee of the Garden Club. It is on display in Kott's Pots window and will be given away at the first fall club meeting on Friday September 12.
A car driven by Dubois Parker and a truck driven by Charles Lee Isaac collided seven miles south of Harper on Farm to Market Road at 9 p m Monday. Parker's car skidded into the truck rear to avoid a broadside crash. no injuries. Sheriff Klaerner, who investigated, detained two Latin American men four miles east of Harper for immigration authorities after they admitted crossing the Rio Grande near Del Rio ten days ago and seeking work in the United States.
The Zion Lutheran Church states its centennial services on Sept 28 with Rev A C Strong of Texas Lutheran College guiding morning worship and a fellowship hour in the afternoon featuring Rev Kurt Hartmann of Pflugerville and Herman Ochs of San Antonio as guest speakers. The congregation supports centennial plans including fence repairs and grounds beautification. A commemorative booklet tracing 100 years will be released during the celebration.
The Grapetown Shooting Club will host the 58th annual Schuetzenfest in 1953, following a business meeting of the Schuetzenbund. Walter Kott was elected president, succeeding Otto Welgehausen of Barons Creek. Chas Klinksiek named vice president. Edwin Moellering and Herman Klinksiek reelected as treasurer and secretary. Large crowds attended the festival with Nobles crowned king after elimination rounds between Nobles and Schmidt.
Mrs Gene Prestidge, a recent bride, was honored with a tea and shower in Harpers Lutheran Parish Hall on Sunday July 27 at 3 30 p m by Mesdames Milton Casper Hubert Rahe Hilmar Klaehn and Misses Magdalene Wendel and Helen Kirchhoff. Corsages peach gladioli for honoree and her mother and Miss Wendel while hostesses wore red carnation corsages. Gifts displayed on lace table. refreshment table with white crocheted cloth green tapers and a miniature airfield centerpiece. Mrs Hubert Rahe served cake Miss Lilla Mae Wendel poured punch. Miss Helen Kirchhoff led guest book for fifty guests. Music by Misses Ola Maertz Lilla Mae Wendel Dianne Rode and Sandra Jungman. Out of town guests listed from Fredericksburg San Antonio Doss Meyerville and Kerrville.
Pvt. Roy H. Ressmann son of Mr and Mrs Richard Ressmann Fredericksburg Texas serves with the 51st Signal Battalion in Korea. The battalion provides telephone and high frequency radio service for I Corps. Ressmann is an electric maintenance man and a 1949 Fredericksburg High School graduate. He entered the Army in July 1951.
Mrs William D Connelly entertained a few girls at a theater party Saturday for her daughter Barbara's ninth birthday After the matinee they had refreshments at the Connelly home A white oblong cake with yellow decorations and candles was shared Mrs Hugo Basse assisted the hosting
The couple revealed their wedding date of September 21 at a lawn party hosted by Mr and Mrs Ben Ely and Mrs Louis Borchers at Edwin Woerner's home in San Antonio. The ceremony will be at Holy Ghost Lutheran Church. Attendees included local guests and visitors from San Antonio Kerrville Comfort Waring and Luckenbach.
A compact note urges readers to scan want ads to spot smart bargains and deals. It highlights the value of checking listings for sales, discounts, and special offers in the newspaper. The tone is practical and consumer-focused.
Mrs. Ben Faubion hosted fifteen children for Mary Ann Faubion ninth birthday on Wednesday July 30. Betty Schmidt won first prize in a guessing contest with Roberta Hartmann second and Janice Lee Roeder booby prize. A square white cake with pink roses and candles was served with refreshments assisted by Mrs. Maxie Ahrens.
Sterling Bros announces continued summer wear discounts at the large men s store. Savings apply to summer slacks sport shirts straw and panama hats and simmer oxfords for men and boys with a big price reduction this month. Shop today and save at Sterling Bros.
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