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Newspaper

Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1941

Page

3

Radiator Hose Promotion at Western Auto Store

Western Auto promotes 3- Cord-Ply radiator hoses in multiple sizes to fit all radiators. One inch hose listed with a price. Fully guaranteed.

Western Auto Store

Centennial Bridge Club Meets at Mrs Schoenewolf Home

Mrs Harold Schoenewolf hosted the Centennial Bridge Club at her residence on Wednesday afternoon. Guests included Mrs Walter Knoche and Mrs Felix Heep with others noted. The living room featured golden glow decorations and a fruit drink was served followed by ice cream and spice cake. Mrs Max Wahl won high score and Mrs Chester Schmidt second high.

Harold Schoenewolf Centennial Bridge Club Walter Knoche Felix Heep Max Wahl Chester Schmidt

Mrs. Striegler Hosts Thursday Bridge Club

The Thursday Night Bridge Club met at Mrs. Kermit Striegler's home with guests Mrs. Harvey Stein and Mrs. Clarence Probst. Summer flowers brightened the living room as pineapple sundaes and chocolate pecan chews were served. Mrs. Striegler won high score and Stein was second.

Kermit Striegler Harvey Stein Clarence Probst

Fredericksburg High School Class of 1938 Reunion

The Fredericksburg High School graduating class of 1938 held their fourth annual reunion on Saturday night at Seipp's Park. Thirty members attended a barbecue luncheon featuring potato salad, tomatoes, chips and watermelon, followed by dancing and entertainment.

Fredericksburg High School Seipp’s Park

Western Auto Store Tools Sale Prompted

A Western Auto Store urging customers to not overlook the great tools and tool sets on offer. The notice promotes how quality tools can make work easier and more efficient.

Western Auto Store

Adlerika Gas Relief Promises Quick Bowel Action

An advertisement claims Adlerika quickly relieves intestinal gas pains from delayed bowel action. The copy promotes immediate results and urges readers to obtain the product today. It references a Ohio base but provides no clinical data or endorsements.

Adlerika Ohio

Services Next Sunday in Gillespie County Churches

Gillespie County churches invite attendance with 9 a m Sunday school and Bible class and 10 a m divine services on the 10th Sunday after Trinity. A special meeting will follow the service. Reverend O Lindenberg presiding.

Gillespie County O. Lindenberg

Edison Street Methodist Church Announces Missionary Visit

Edison Street Methodist Church invites Fredricksburg residents to hear Gazelle Traeger a Malaya missionary at the 10 45 a m Sunday service. Miss Traeger daughter of the late Rev J A Traeger former Edison Street pastor and local teacher will speak during worship. Evening services will be held outdoors beside the church with ample seating. O F Kattner pastor.

A. W. Holly Fredericksburg Gazelle Traeger Malaya Miss Traeger J. A. Traeger Edison Street Methodist Church O. F. Kattner

Cherry Spring Lutheran services and youth group schedule

Cherry Spring churches announce Sunday school at 9 30 a m and regular services at 10 45 a m pastor J M Bergner also Luther League at 8 00 p m at member Doug las Dittmar’s home.

Cherry Luther League Douglas Dittmar J. M. Bergner

Albert Lutheran Church Sunday Services Notice

Albert Lutheran Church announces Sunday services on August 17 with Sunday school at 9 36 a m and regular worship at 10 30 a m led by Pastor Paul Leonhard.

Paul Leonhard

Wednesday Club Entertained at Sunny Side Tavern

Mrs. William Schnerr hosted the Wednesday Afternoon Bridge Club at the Sunny Side Tavern terrace with guest Mrs. William Rausch. Tuna fish salad potato salad angel food squares and iced tea were served. Mrs. Rausch won high and Mrs. Henry Lochte was second high.

William Schnerr Sunny Side William Rausch Wm Rausch Henry Lochte

Mrs Henke Observes Birthday With Family and Gifts

Friends and relatives gathered Friday afternoon at Mrs. Max Henke’s home to extend birthday wishes. She received several presents and a birthday dinner was served, with golden glows and zinnias decorating the room.

Max Henke Golden Glows Zinnias

Cave Creek Lath Church Picnic and Service

The Cave Creek Lath Church invites the congregation to its annual picnic after the 10th Sunday after Trinity. Divine services are at 2 p.m. led by Rev. O. Lindenberg.

Cave Creek Lath O. Lindenberg

Zion Luth Church Bible Class and Services Schedule

Zion Lutheran Church posts a Bible class and Sunday school at 8:45 a.m. Confessional services at 10 a.m. Brotherhood meeting at 3:00 p.m. A. Bracher, pastor extends a cordial welcome to all.

Hh. m A. Bracher

Mrs Hanus Is Honored At Birthday Kaffeeklatsch

Mrs J J Hanus was honored Tuesday afternoon with a kaffeeklatsch by her mother Mrs Wm Bierschwale and two sisters Miss Concordia Bierschwale and Mrs Alex Maier. Refishments of meats cheese salads and cakes were served.

J. J. Hanus Wm. Bierschwale Concordia Bierschwale Alex Maier

Bethany Lutheran Suspends Sunday Services August 17

The Bethany Lutheran Church will hold no services or Sunday school on Sunday August 17. Pastor Theo M. Haag will preside on that date.

Theo. M. Haag

Mrs Stein Hosts Birthday Party at Home

Mrs Oscar Stein’s home hosted a pleasant birthday gathering Wednesday afternoon with friends and relatives attending and a delicious lunch served in mid afternoon.

Oscar Stein

Mrs. Stehling Named Legion Auxiliary President

Mrs. Max Stehling of New Braunfels was named president of the Comal Post American Legion Auxiliary. She is the wife of a former Fredericksburg resident and previously taught school in Fredericksburg.

Max Stehling New Braunfels Comal Post American Legion Auxiliary Stehling Fredericksburg

Army strength rises to 1.5318 million with 639,500 trainees

The War Department reports the current U.S. army strength at 1,531,800 officers and men. Of this total, 639,500 are Selective Service Trainees.

U.S. Army War Department

Wizard Batteries Save Money With 2 Year Exchange

Western Auto Store offers a two year battery exchange for five dollars and forty cents, promising savings for customers.

Western Auto Store

Brotherhood of Fredericksburg Baptist Church Meeting

The Brotherhood met Tuesday night with a good program and social. Members then conducted a devotional revival at Willow Creek for the pastor. Women held the previous night’s devotional. The next meeting is at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Luther Watson with a social for women and children. F. E. Kirchner, pastor.

Brotherhood of the Fredericksburg Baptist Church Willow Cry Luther Watson F. E. Kirchner

Mrs Heep Hosts High Five Club Gathering

Mrs Theo Heep entertained the high five club at her home last Thursday with all members present. Queen's Crown old maids and zinnias decorated the living room. An appetizing lunch was served with assistance from Mrs Alex Arhelger Jr and Mrs Hilmar Stechling. Mrs Emil Knopp won high and Mrs Christian Hahn second high.

Theo Heep Queen's Crown Zinnias Alex Arhelger Jr Hilmar Stechling Emil Knopp Christian Hahn

Mrs Ochs Hosts Wednesday Bridge Club Tea

Mrs Edgar Ochs entertained the Wednesday Bridge Club in the Tavern Wednesday afternoon with a flower decorated room. Zinnias and golden glow framed the setting as ice cream angel food squares and a fruit drink were served. Out of club guests included Mesdames Udo Henke Laurie Wells Laurence Krauskopf Henry Ries Eddie Stein J W Yancey Bill Teague and Fred Mathisen. Mrs Ralph Gold won high and Mrs Udo Henke finished second.

Edgar Ochs Zinnias Golden Glow Mesdames Udo Henke Laurie Wells Laurence Krauskopf Henry Ries Eddie Stein J. W. Yancey Bill Teague Fred Mathisen Ralph Gold Udo Henke

Herbertts Observe 25th Wedding Anniversary

Sunday evening August 10 Mr and Mrs Felix Herbert hosted a reception with about sixty guests and family assistance from daughter Ruthie to mark their 25th wedding anniversary. A luncheon followed with salads wafers sandwiches and cake and gifts were presented to the couple.

Felix Herbert Ruthie Mrs. Herbert

First Methodist Church Church School and Worship Plans

Church School at 9 45 with Emil Hahn supervising all ages. Morning Worship at 10 45 led by Rev Bankert of Johnson City. Sunday evening joint evangelistic services on Edison Street church lawn. Open air services popular with the city and Congregational singing. Pastor Ivan O Donaldson invites all to attend.

Emil Hahn Bankert Johnson City Edison Street

Bethany Luther League Social and Meeting Held

On Wednesday August 6 Bethany Luther League held a joint social business and devotional gathering at Mrs Rudolf Itz home. Rev Haag led the meeting in the president's absence. Adeline Haag and Annabel Bernhard read chau tauqua reports. Bunco followed with prizes to Viola Seipp and Milton Seipp. Refreshments of cake and ice cream were served.

Bethany Luther League Rudolf Itz Emmie Margaret Rev. Haag Adeline Haag Annabel Bernhard Bunco Viola Seipp Milton Seipp

Harry Schlueter Surprised On Birthday

Loyal Valley resident Harry Schlueter was surprised by friends and relatives on Sunday morning August 3. The celebration included indoor games with prizes and ample food such as watermelons ice cream soft drinks and beer. Guests departed late with wishes for many more birthdays.

Harry Schlueter Loyal Valley Harry

Schmidt Family Reunion At Enchanted Rock

Descendants of Mat thaeus Schmidt gathered for their annual reunion at Enchanted Rock on Sunday August 3rd. Seventy four relatives attended and resolved to meet again next year at the same site on the first Sunday in August.

Matthaeus Schmidt Enchanted Rock

Wizard Spark Plugs On Sale At Western Auto Store

Wizard Spark Plugs guaranteed 10 000 miles priced at 2 cents each per plug in sets. Sale ends August 30 at Western Auto Store.

Wizard Western Auto Store

Mrs Stahl Hosts Homemakers Guild Meeting at Home

Mrs A D Stahl entertained the Homemakers Guild last Wednesday afternoon at her home decorated with golden glows and sweet peas. She served a salad course chocolate cake cookies and iced tea to club members and Miss Amelia Henke.

A. D. Stahl Homemakers Guild

Birthday of Lange's Mill founder noted in Llano

One of Lange's Mile founders B Lange, a pioneer resident of Llano and former Gillespie County resident, marked his 81st birthday in Llano on Monday August 4. His family moved from San Antonio to Gillespie County in the early 1860s, and F W Lange with his son-in-law August Steiness and the Doss Brothers started Lange's Mill, the county's first mill and a local landmark.

B. Lange Llano Gillespie County F. W. Lange San Antonio August Steiness Doss Brothers Lange

Catho lic Youth Group Attends Kerrville Meeting

Members of the local Catholic Youth Organization attended a Kerrville CYO meeting on Sunday in their home city and later enjoyed a social outing at Ingram.

Kerrville CYO Ingram

Visitors and Relatives Tour Texas Towns

Mrs. Fred Winkler of Harlingen visits relatives in Fredericksburg along with Mrs. A B Williamson of El Paso for a week. Dudley Goly and family and Mr. Dickson of Cananea travel through Fredericksburg en route to Mexico from California. Ed Foy Bertha Gold and Joe Carroll party visit San Antonio from Riverside California. Esther Flora Emmie Mueller vacation in Galveston. E J Hanus and Jimmie McEwen of John Tarleton Stephenville spent last weekend with home folks.

Fred Winkler Harlingen Fredericksburg A. B. Williamson el Paso Dudley Goly Bobbie Margaret Dickson Cananea Mexico California Ed. Foy Bertha Gold San Antonio Joe Carroll Riverside Esther Flora Emmie Mueller Galveston E. J. Hanus Jimmie McEwen John Tarleton Stephenville

Hartmann Moves From Palo Alto To Mother's Home

Theodore Hartmann formerly lived in the Palo Alto community this week moved to his mother Mrs Meia Hartmann on Mason road.

Theodore Hartmann Palo Alto Meia Hartmann Mason Road

Davis Tires One 6.00 16 Offer at Western Auto

Store ad announces a Davis Tire size 6.00 16 sale at Western Auto. Price appears as SLO.88 with old tire trade in. Offer includes a two year guarantee and is limited to San Luis Obispo area. Includes Davis Tire and Western Auto name.

Davis Tires Davis Tire Western Auto Store

Also Mentioned on This Page

Treasure Elena Rubinsteins Helena Rubinstein Liverojs Chin Tinted Foundation Mike-Up ANG Central Drug CO Mrs. Kermit Striegler Sunnyside Walter Hollmig Pont Dooley’s Holy Ghost Church Doss Cherry Spring Lutheran Churches Mrs. Henke M. Brotherhood Mrs. Hanus Bethany Lutheran Mrs. Stein Ats Mrs. Heep Mrs. Ochs Felix Herborts First Methodist Church Ivan O. Donaldson Schmidt Mrs. Stahl Lange’s Kerrville Meeting A. Wiha Schroeder Bros
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