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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1944
Page
2
Standard Society reports Thursday suppers and monthly meetings across local households. Events include Homemakers Guild social at Mrs. Eddie Krauskopf, bridge and needlework gatherings with winners named, and upcoming host duties for Mrs. William Dietel and Mrs. Cora Habenicht in September.
Mrs Henry Klein hosted a lawn supper for Miss Blanche Baker who is leaving for Attleboro Massachusetts. Guests included Mrs A B Williamson who travels to El Paso to visit her mother Mrs E K Turbiville. A second party was hosted by Mrs Hugo Klein with angel food cake ice cream sliced peaches and punch. Miss Elsbeth Hanisch hosted a farewell supper for Miss Baker with a small group.
Announcements for county offices in Gillespie County appear with cash in advance. Candidates listed include County Judge Henry Hirsch Sheriff Robert Loth County Attorney Alex Jung Tax Assessor-Collector Wm Petmecky County Clerk Henry Holly District Clerk EE Schmidt Jasper Nixon John Wolfgang Braeutigam Wilson Herber Justice of the Peace Precinct No. 1 William Bruns Precinct Constable Lawrence Barrer Commissioner Precinct No. 1 Henry Borchers.
Two tables of bridge enthusiasts from a Thursday Club spent last Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Max T Henke on a special invitation. Guests included Mrs Martha Heimann Chance of high and second high honors went to Mrs Henry Locht and Mrs Walter Kolmeier. The luncheon centerpiece featured lumbago and queen s crown. Fight guests responded to the invitation.
Miss Julchen Kramer daughter of Mr and Mrs Benno Kramer of Palo Alto married Cpl Max Duecker son of Mr and Mrs Herman Duecker of Reingold Sunday in a double ring ceremony at Holy Ghost Lutheran Church Rev G A Poehlmann officiated Mrs Henry Lochte played the organ Miss Margaret Barsch was the brides attendant Milton Duecker was best man The couple were greeted after the ceremony with a festive supper at the bride’s home
Miss Edna Lochte’s birthday sparked afternoon and evening gatherings at her home on Saturday. Twenty five guests attended, with flowers adorning tables where luncheon deights of salads cheese cake and coffee were served. Guests included Mr and Mrs R O Bennett, daughter Marie Gertrude of San Antonio, and Austin visitor Thelma Weidlein, sister to Mrs Ernst Lochte.
An afternoon birthday gathering for Mrs Joe Stein drew many old friends to her home Tuesday. Guests admired daisies and golden glow arrangements in the reception hall and living room while Mrs Laurie Wells, Mrs Harvey Stein, and Mrs Tyrus Cox helped serve the hostess.
Mrs Chester Cordes celebrated her birthday with a Thursday afternoon luncheon at her home. Twelve guests attended as Mrs Adolf Weinheimer aided in serving a two course meal centered by a bowl of mixed garden flowers.
The Catholic State League holds its annual meeting August 29 and 30 in Castroville, the city of its founding forty six years ago, with Catholic Women’s Union of Texas and Catholic Youth Organization joining the events. Archbishop Lucey and Bishop FitzSimon will attend, marking the Centennial of St Louis Catholic Church in Castroville. Dean Lenzen leads parish affairs as pastor.
Seipp's pavilion hosted a social evening for Mr. and Mrs. Max Braeutigam of Comfort celebrating their silver anniversary. Over a hundred guests from Bexar Gillespie and Kendall counties attended a buffet supper and later enjoyed dancing. Relatives organized the surprise event, the couple having moved from Fredericksburg three years ago. Bluebonnet Troop No. 2 Girl Scouts met at the courthouse at 5 pm Thursday and joined a swim and watermelon party at Kordzik's place before returning home.
Miss Lucille Fischer invites intimate friends and former classmates to a buffet supper at her parents home Mr and Mrs Herman Fischer Saturday evening. Out of town guests included Miss Dorthy Henke from Galveston and Miss Anabel Bernhard from San Antonio. The hostess mother assisted in serving.
Fort Worth Judge T J Renfro faces no challenger for re election to the county court bench He states he has tried it with and without opposition and prefers running unopposed
An old advertisement warns that pyorrhea may follow neglect and urges readers to see dental care. It notes druggists refund money if the first bottle of LETO'S proves ineffective, attributed to Kallenberg's Pharmacy.
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