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Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1952

Page

17

Zion Church Family Night on Lawn Meeting

The Evening Missionary Auxiliary of Zion Lutheran Church held its monthly gathering Monday evening August 11 at 8:00 on the Parsonage lawn with member families as guests. Singing, scripture from Luke, prayer, and a talk on the topic Minister In His Name framed the program before business, games, and refreshments.

Zion Lutheran Church James Neffenberg Max Sultemeier G. W. Sager H. C. Hannemann Rudy Becker Elizabeth Weber James Neffendorf Hulda Baethge

Billboards Inspire Few Rushes To Buy In Traffic

A brief note suggests only a small portion of traffic congestion stems from drivers hastening to purchase advertised items seen on roadside billboards. It discusses consumer behavior and road safety implications without naming places or people.

Dedication Open House at Kattner Home on Sunday

A dedication service and open house were held Sunday at Rev. and Mrs. A F Kattner’s new Upper Crabapple Road home after his retirement from the Edison Street Methodist Church. Rev J C Campbell led the service with Rev C A Greenwaldt giving the invocation and Rev O C Raeke offering the dedication prayer. The group sang and Shir ley Froehner recited Bless This House. At 4 pm an open house welcomed 155 guests with punch cookies and novelty candies served.

A. F. Kattner Crabapple Road Kattner Edison Street Methodist Church J .C. Campbell C. A. Greenwaldt

Junior Mission Band Meeting Held Wednesday

The Bethany Junior Mission Band met on Wednesday afternoon with refreshments by Miss Christine Immel and Mrs Wilson Herber. Joanna Scherer read the Scripture lesson and Bonnie Sue Hein led in prayer. Mrs Nolan Brown conducted a Bible quiz and the group sang several songs. It was announced there would be no band meeting in September.

Bethany Junior Mission Christine Immel Wilson Herber Joanna Scherer Bonnie Sue Hein Nolan Brown

Cub Scout Pack Leaders Plan Fall Activities

Cub Scout Pack 133 den mothers met in the Boy Scout Cabin to map fall activities while reviewing a recent Oakcrest Park day camp. A September Roundup will be organized at a Pack leaders meeting September 8 at 7:30 p.m. at Dr Lorence Feller’s home.

Cub Scout Oakcrest Park Dr. Lorence Feller

Moss-Milliger Nuptials Set For Mid October

Engagement of Ruth Elizabeth Milliger to Charles Holmes Moss announced by Mrs. and Mrs. Charles Milliger of Austin. Moss, son of Mr. and Mrs. Holmes Moss near Llano, is a rancher. Wedding planned for mid October.

Ruth Elizabeth Milliger Charles Holmes Moss Charles Milliger Austin Moss Holmes Moss Llano

Fred Schwiening Celebrates 87th Birthday at Home

Fred Schwiening observed his eighty seventh birthday on Sunday August 10 at a dinner in his home. Guests included Mr and Mrs Joe Gentry of San Antonio Mrs W J Lemoine and son Billy of Laredo Fred Schwiening and children of Kerrville Mr and Mrs Alfred Schwiening of Sonora Mr and Mrs Otto Brockmann and Chas Wehmeyer of here and Miss Marilyn Lemoine of Austin a University of Texas student.

Fred Schwiening Joe Gentry San Antonio W. J. Lemoine Billy Laredo Kerrville Alfred Schwiening Sonora Otto Brockmann Chas. Wehmeyer Here Marilyn Lemoine Austin University of Texas

If you have a sharp eye for bargains watch the want ads

If you own a keen eye for bargains the want ads offer smart deals and timely listings. Readers can scan for discounts sales and limited offers across products services and local businesses with concise brief notices.

Louise Molberg Weds Robert Probst at St Marys Church

Miss Louise Molberg daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Molberg wed Robert Probst son of Mr and Mrs Clarence Probst on Sunday at 4 pm in St Marys Catholic Church with Rev Joseph Hildebrand officiating. The ceremony featured white gladioli organ music and a group from St Marys High School.

Louise Molberg Robert Probst St. Mary's Church Joe Molberg Clarence Probst St. Mary’s Catholic Church Joseph Hildebrand Calvin Bierschwale St. Mary's High School Agnes Moiberg Doris Probst Jo Ann Striezgler Betty Meurer Belton Klinksick J. D. Stein Wallace Ottmers Jeff Braun Comfort Hotel Nimitz Emily Meurer Kermit Striegler Emily Susan Meurer Colorado Fredericksburg St. Mary’s High School Security State Bank FHS A & M College National Guard Fritz Wilhelm Menard Milton Brandenberger Jim and Milton Jr Hilda Werner Pankratz P. A. Schliesing Paul Jo Ann Schliesing Chas. Molberg H B, Lewis Robert Molberg San Antonio

VPRACE Officers Vote To Hold Next Meeting

Sheriff Bill Edge presided over a Bandera meeting where the group voted to hold the next session on Tuesday, Dec. 9. Hugo Klaerner, Gillespie County Sheriff, serves as vice president and Walter Moss, Kerrville City Police Chief, is secretary treasurer. A barbecue mutton and sausage supper followed.

Bill Edge Kendal County Bandera Gillespie Hugo Klaerner Walter Moss Kerrville

Parade Opens Fair with 4-H Girls and Bands

The 64th Annual Gillespie County Fair launches with 85 4-H girls entered and performances by Stonewall, Doss, and Hasenpfeffer bands each night. Fireworks cap each evening and a Wildlife Exhibit by the Texas Game and Fish Commission highlights grounds entertainment. Exhibits bloom across agricultural, livestock, and flower divisions as space runs tight for rabbits and other displays. fair president William Schroeder invites all Gillespie County residents to attend the three day event.

Stonewall Doss Hasenpfeffer Texas Game and Fish Commission FFA Wm. Schroeder

Bethany WMS Met At Schwienings

Members of the Bethany Lutheran Church Women’s Missionary Society met at the Schwiening home with co host Mrs Richard Brehmer. The program featured scripture reading prayer a magazine quiz and talks on Christian social service and next generation responsibility. Plans were made for a September 4 family night on the church lawn with covered dishes.

Women's Missionary Society of Bethany Lutheran Church Fred Schwiening Richard Brehmer Herbert Pfeiffer B. L. Klostermann Christian Social Service Rubin Bernhard E. C. Ottens Edward Itz Church Workers’ Institute My Church

Holy Ghost Ladies Plan Program

At Holy Ghost Lutheran Church Ladies Aid meeting the group planned a September program and social. Mrs August Jost was named event chairman and Mrs John Dittmar was welcomed as a new member. Rev O Lindenberg led Scripture reading and prayer, introduced Vicar Daniel Zimmermann who thanked the group for a gift, Bible study centered on Revelation 12, and the meeting closed with song and The Lord’s Prayer.

Ladies Aid of Holy Ghost Lutheran Church August Jost John Dittmar O. Lindenberg Daniel Zimmermann Lindenberg

Zions Ladies Aid Met Thursday

The Ladies Aid of Zion Lutheran Church met Thursday afternoon with twenty nine members and one visitor present. Mrs. A. D. Stah read scripture and Mrs. Harry Hartmann led prayer. Topic on Social Christian Service discussed by Mrs. Carl Hein. Rev. Gus Sager based Bible study on Joshua chapters 9 to 21. Mrs. Werner Klier presided. Hospitality committee served Cokes.

Ladies Aid of Zion Lutheran Church A. D. Stah Harry Hartmann Carl Hein Mary Martha Society Bethany Lutheran Church Gus Sager Joshua Werner Klier Cokes

Homemakers Guild Meets At Wahrmund Home

Mrs. Emily Wahrmund entertained Homemakers Guild members on Wednesday afternoon. Additional guests included Mrs. Albert Detjen and Mrs. Ben Klostermann. Refreshments were served in the dining room with a coleus centerpiece.

Emily Wahrmund Homemakers’ Guild Albert Detjen Ben Klostermann Coleus

WSCS Holds All Day Study at Edison Street Church

The WSCS of Edison Street Methodist Church plans an all day study at Mrs. Ed. Hohmann's home on August 22 starting 9 30 a m. The book The Family By Christian's Concern will be studied. Mrs O C Raeke will lead a class with others taking part in discussions.

WSCS Edison Street Methodist Church Ed. €. Hohmann Christian O. C. Raeke

Wanted Girl for House Work and Living Space

Classified notice seeking a girl to perform house work and reside at a residence run by Mrs. J. Hardin Perry, located on page 357. Historical listing fragment indicates social norms of the period and a domestic service ad.

Pla J. Hardin Perry

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EMA of Zion Church Klein's Service Station Kerrvile Road By Stein Gillespie County Kilman Vprace Bethany Wms Schwienings Holy Ghost Homemakers Guild Wahrmund Stucke’s Bakery Kendall County Herff Park, Boerne, Tex Supreme Brand Pka Armourstreet Hires Root Beer Borden's Cottage Cheese Hormel
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