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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1948
Page
3
Bethany Lutheran Church Mary Martha Society met in the Sunday School Building with members and families as guests. The program featured songs, a scripture lesson, prayers, a Bible study by Rev. G A Poehlmann, a business meeting, and concluded with a watermelon party on the church lawn.
Mrs Frank J Robertson and her son Larkin spent last Friday in San Antonio visiting relatives and attending a city event.
Miss Dorothy Goehmann and Robin H. Welch were married on Saturday August 7 at 2 30 p m in Bethany Lutheran Church. The ceremony was performed by Reverend G A Poehlmann with music by Hilma Hein. The bride wore a white suit with white and gold accessories and a veil from a small white hat. Bridesmaid Mrs C W Moore wore a light pink suit and Mrs Clemens Lorenz wore cream, both with corsages of pink.
The ceremony featured carnations and light blue flowers with Roy Welch as best man and Ruben Goehmann as a bridegroom’s attendant. The reception was at Enchanted Rock and the couple will live in Kerrville. The groom served 38 months in the U S Air Force, 26 with the 7th and 20th Air Force in the Pacific. Out of town guests included H A Lang Jr and Tom Conley families of San Antonio, W W Langehennig of Iraan, and Pvt Archie L Lang of Kelly Field.
Enoch A. St Clair, Alex Mittendorf, and Harry Baumann advocate a municipally owned park and swimming pool with water quality and accessible outdoor recreation. The editor invites further public opinions in the Standard.
Mrs. C. E. Fant and daughter Pamela of Memphis Tennessee and Mrs. Herbert Gordon of Hamilton Texas visit their parents Mr. and Mrs. Richard Weinheimer and family indicating a domestic family gathering in progress.
Gillespie County Girl Scouts from Brownies to Senior Scouts will meet at the Girl Scout Cabin on Monday August 16 at 5 PM. Bring finished projects with names and 15 cents per badge card for ordering. Day Camp postponed. Roundup in September includes Court of Awards and welcome for new Scouts.
The Louis Jordan Post and Auxiliary hosted their annual Legion picnic at Klaerne's Park on a sunny Sunday. Ex veterans and families enjoyed bingo prizes, band music led by Maestro Alfred Pehl, and a ball game between the Legion Junior Giants and last year’s high school All Stars.
Phillip Crenweige and his son Nathaniel Grenweige were injured on their Doss ranch in the past week. Nathaniel severed his left hand while cutting fodder and required medical care. Phillip later suffered the same injury and was taken to Fredericksburg for treatment. Both remain in good condition.
Fredericksburg Publishing Company offers monogramming on a gold stamping machine, promoting matches and napkins as ideal personalized gifts.
The Jaycee cleanup drive announced weekly progress with city schools cleaned and courthouse square playgrounds sprayed. City offices offer a limited supply of 10 gallon garbage cans at $1.60 each and Fred Tatsch offers residential trash pickup and disposal service upon request.
Sunday School at 9 30 a m English services at 10 30 a m Sunday School picnic with children program and barbecue at 2 00 p m Rev Leo extends welcome to all participants and families.
Edison Street Methodist Church announces Sunday School at 9 45 a m with Albert Treiles as superintendent Worship at 11 a m MYF at 7 15 p m Evening service at 8 p m Male choir rehearsal Thursday August 5 at 8 p m Youth Choir Rehearsal Friday at 6 p m Willow City holds Sunday School at 2 p m Preaching at 3 p m You are cordially invited by Pastor E F Kluck.
Mrs. Alvin Davidson hosted a Wednesday afternoon party at her home honoring Kathy Davidson on her third birthday. A white oblong cake with three girl candles and green frosting, plus frog toys as favors, were part of the celebration.
Monday work started on rock facing the Girl Scout building, to be finished with native limestone. Funds for this phase come from the treasury of the Gil County Girl Scout organization.
Short classified notice urges readers feeling crowded to consider selling unused furniture. Advertises phone number 46 for inquiries and pickup options.
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