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Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1930

Page

4

Social Notes From Fredericksburg Social Circle

Mrs. Bohis and son Walter return to Pflugerville after visiting the Wehmeyers. A stream of guests from San Antonio Houston Kerrville and Comfort visit local families. The Zion Church picnic honors Mr. and Mrs. Wilke and Mr. Hartmann. Numerous relatives gather for birthdays visits and weekend getaways across Texas cities.

Fred Bohis Walter Adolf Wehmeyer Pflugerville Victor Keidel Ruth Keidel Stieler Alfred Petseh Llano Jeff Slater Rey Christian Lehne Rehburg Louis Lehne eLe McDougall San Antonio New Braunfels Curt E. Schmidt Ernst Schmidt Charles Shaw Houston Fredericksburg Shaw Tainter Blanche Baker Alfred Brodie Temple Tom Carr White Oak Wallace Brodie Selma Priessmeyer Louise Wehmeryer FE Campo Emma Wertheim Flora Wertheim Fenest William Wahrmund Rosemary Wahrmund Max Wertheim Beaumont C. G Bartes Chester Walter Moursund Dallas A. W Moursund C. O. Rice Mary Josephine Rice Austin John W. Hanna Esther Hanna F. J. Mayer Clarence Mogford A. Walver Charles Kiewine Henry Hirsch Lina Weber Vera Reinbach Henry Henke Kerrville George Karges Marie C. Locht Gertrude B. Kott Ida Burke Emily Keidel del Rio Arno Wahrmund Eagle Lake Max Wahrmund W. C. Sturdevant Brownwood Oscar Krauskopf George Wahrmund Otto Henke Viola Bohmfalk Ben Henry W. Holly

Social visits and bridge parties extend across Mason and Kerr counties

Local social calendar highlights visits between families in Mason County and surrounding towns. The piece notes numerous guests at ranch homes, birthday celebrations, and multiple bridge games hosted by Mrs. Max Henke, Miss Ida Burke, and other residents, with prizes awarded to standout players and a bunco session for children.

Social week ends with bridge games and wedding showers

Brady hosts include Mrs. Eddie Stein for a Saturday Bridge Club gathering with twenty players. Prizes went to Mrs. Vida Newberry and Mrs. Max Beckman while guests from Llano attended. A tea and shower at Mrs Henry W. Lochte honored Miss Alma Hoffmann as she prepares to wed Edgar Mosel, with Bunco and bridge, gifts, and a rice shower under a large Japanese umbrella.

Abernathy Brady A. Abernathy Eddie Stein Vida Newberry Max Beckman Alfred Petsch Henry W. Lochte Alma Hoffmann Edgar Mosel Miss Hoffmann Otto Kolmeier

Social notes in Fredericksburg area families

Mrs. Wm. Kallenberg visits relatives in San Antonio with plans to visit Austin later. Several local residents and relatives are mentioned visiting Selma Eagle Lake Helotes and Fredericksburg. A birth is announced Alvin Crennelee’s son born August 6. Funeral of Frank N. Rabb in San Angelo noted with burial at Milburn. Families travel to San Antonio Houston and Fredericksburg including Braeutigams and Wertheim relations.

Wm. Kallenberg San Antonio, A Julia Estill Mattie Wiley Frank N. Rabb San Angelo Milburn W. E. Rabb J. T. Estill

Local Social Notes Highlight Fredericksburg Visiters

M and Mrs Adolf Mergen thaler spent the weekend in San Antonio with their son. Mr and Mrs Walter Peter and son visited friends and relatives in our burg. Mrs Edward Novian underwent an operation Monday. Mr and Mrs Chas Schlaudt of Llano were among visitors in Fredericksburg last Monday.

Mrs Adolf Mergenthaler San Antonio Son Walter Peter Edward Novian Chas, Schlaudt of Llano Fredericksburg

Fredericksburg Social Roundup Amid Visits and Ills

Residents and visitors frequent Fredericksburg this week with family visits and travels. Mr. and Mrs. Dechert of Fanning and various couples hosted relatives from Llano Mason San Antonio and Dallas while Louis Seiter mourned Julius Buzkie in San Antonio. Robert Henke suffered sunstroke but recovers.

Louis Seiter Julius Buzkie Mr Seiter San Antonio Robert Henke Louis Henke Bobbie

Typhoid Fears Rise After Heat Wave Warns Surgeon General

Washington reports from August 7 quote Surgeon General Cumming of the Public Health Service warning that typhoid fever and other diseases may flare after the heat wave unless sanitation improves. He cites 930 typhoid cases for the week ending August 2, urges boiling uncertain drinking water, notes rural sanitary gaps, and warns pellagra risks in dry areas.

Washington General Cumming Public Health Service Cumming Mississippi Valley

Heat Wave Sparks Fatalities in Mesopotamia Week

In Bagdad on Aug 10 a severe heat wave killed fourteen people and left hundreds prostrated. Temperatures have hovered around 130 Fahrenheit daily, affecting Arab coolies, Bedouins, Indians, and Europeans alike.

Bagdad Mesopotamia

Health Officials Urge Vigilance Over Water Milk Sanitation

Health officials warn of severe conditions and urge state and local authorities to monitor water and milk sources. They emphasize sanitation measures and note that current conditions, if present 25 years ago, would have triggered epidemics, yet say efforts now can cope if actions are taken.

Farm to be Irrigated in Center Point Area

Kerrville Aug 1 Another modern irrigation plant will be completed near Center Point ten miles southeast of Kerrville next week when C K Batterson of Houston who last year purchased a truck farm and orchard in that community completes the installation of an electric motor and pump capable of pulling 600 gallons a minute from the Guadalupe river A Kerrville power company is extending its electric line to supply the power.

Kerrville Cente Point C K. Batterson Houston Guadalupe Kerrville Power Company

Local firm promotes best value at the right price

Juenke and Schoenewolf advertise a broad selection with emphasis on value and price alignment to customer budgets. The message invites shoppers to find what they want at the price they desire, highlighting competitive pricing and accessible options.

Juenke & Schoenewolf

Wall Texas farmer finds Argotane restores health

K F Eckerman of Wall Texas reports dramatic improvement after using Argotane for stomach and liver troubles lasting over a year. He says the remedy makes him feel one hundred percent better and urges friends to try it, noting availability at Central Drug Store in Fredericksburg.

K. F. Eckerman Wall Texas Lone Star Drug Store Fredericksburg Central Drug Store Maier Central Hotel

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Social Notes Max Henke Frank Schaper Bill Landry Mason County George Stucke Helen Stucke George Stucke, Jr Pllngerville Augusta Stegey Udo Schellhase Max Schoenewolf Viola Juenke Paula Kott George Davis Tony Palmie Boerne Henry Lewis Rankin Julius Klingelhoefer Edmund Kott Paula Koitt Ollie Lewis N.A. T Maurine Newberry Pegey Gillette Lews Paula Kot Emil Koch Harry Schumann Kurt Keidel Mathilda Keidel Gertrude Beatrice Kott Geraldyne Schonewolf Fred.Mathisen Milton Durst Stella Jung Clarence Probst Miss Dorothy Bunco Margaret Short Florine Weber Louis Bierashwale Henke Alvin Crennelee Hilmar Schaetter Sophia Staudt Selma G. Bartels New Breunfels Estella Elsie Lochte Edna Hahne Emil Hahne Theo. Crenwelge Helotes Carl Henke Max. T. Henke City Dorothy Pyka Alamo City Otto H. Braeutigam Ben Barcelona Anna A. Schumann Pearl Eugene Lindig Olivia Schumann Rosemary Otto Braeutigam Fritz Braeutigam Alice Braeutigam Clara Luekenbach Minnie Braeutigam Chas. Dechert Fanning, Texas Messrs Bernhard Jenschke Albert Knopp John Kasper Bankersmith Fred Sternberg Lockhardt H. P. Matthews Bennie Ott Los Angles Califf Chas. Ott Max Winkel Wm. L. Moellering Meusenbach Moellering Helmuth Kuhlmann New Mexico Colorado Lawrence Schmidt San Diego Calif B. J. Leyendecker Margaret Agnes B. J. Leyendecker, Jr Laredo Texas Lena Ernst Marschall W. L. McDougall J. B John Stitch Fred Geo. Lingsweiler Lingsweiler Peter’s Hall The Dixieland Jazz Band Lorraine Hoover M. D Pooch Doyle Peter Mercury Center Point Sisterdale Ralph Britt California Collegians Tatsch’s Hall Cain City Schlueter Edg. H. Tatsch Cypress Doss Doss School OR Fredericks Burg Harry Meyer Norman Bros H.F Striegler Building Virgin Diamonds VRGIN Max W. Staudt Virgin Diamonds Reg U. S. Pat Sig Picnic Frederickscurg
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