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Newspaper

Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1940

Page

5

Pterton Staudt Rites Solemnized in Paris Texas

Miss Mildred Catterton and Alois Joseph Staudt were united in marriage at Our Lady of Victory Church in Paris Texas at 9 am August 6. Rev F J Scheissel officiated with a double ring ceremony and nuptial mass. The couple planned a wedding trip to Galveston before settling in Paris.

Mildred Catterton R. L. Catteron Alois Joseph Staudt Joe Staudt Fredericksburg Our Lady of Victory Church Paris Texas F. J. Scheissel Elizabeth Catterton Isidore Stand John Rouecke Wesley Wilson Vanox Biby Shea Willams Galveston Tex Joseph P. Staudt Max W Staudt Evangelin Rubin Crennelee Navier Staudt Gordon Rtry Club

Estell Rech Weds Guenther Eilebracht in Albert Lilian Church

Estell Rech daughter of Mr. and Mrs Ewald Rech of John on City married Guenther Eilebracht son of Mr. and Mrs Alfred Eilebracht of Fredericksburg Sunday afternoon at 4 in the Albert Lilian Church with Rev Paul Leonhard officiating. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Henry Mohr Mannur Kilebratht and Miss Cora Hannemann and Victor Rech and Miss Ruby Schneider. Albert Meier played the wedding music. After the ceremony the party and guests went to the bride's parents home for a wedding supper. The couple will live in Fredericksburg where the groom works at Schneiders Produce.

Estell Rech Ewald Rech Johnon City Guenther Eilebracht Alfred Eilebracht Fredericksburg

Mrs Harry Reichenau Hosts Birthday Soiree

Mrs Harry Reichenau entertained eight to ten friends at her home last Gat day afternoon for her birthday. Beautiful flower arrangements of de idea glows and zinnias decorated the room. The party featured handwork, and refreshments of salads sausage cheese potatoes pickles cakes and iced tea were served to guests.

Harry Reichenau Idea Zinnias

Local Woman Hosts Woman’s Club Meeting and Scores Highlight

Mrs Martha Heimann welcomed members of the Wednesday Contact Club at her home on May day week. Mrs Anna Severy led scoring with high honors and Mrs Walter Kolmeier followed with second. Refreshments included tires wineapple salad cake and orangeade served to attendees.

Martha Heimann Anna Severy Walter Kolmeier

Birthday Celebration for Mrs William Petmecky

Mrs William Petmecky was pleasantly surprised Monday when friends and relatives gathered to honor her birthday. After a pleasant social hour, refreshments were served.

William Petmecky

Home Scene of Party Hosted by Mrs Stein

A Thursday afternoon gathering at the home of Mrs. Joe Stein brought together bridge club members and guests including Mrs. Ralph Gold and Mrs. Hubert Molberge. Floral arrangements with sunset dahlias and lupines complemented iced punch and frosted cakes as six bridge games concluded with Mrs. Eddie Stein high and Mrs. Hubert Molberg third high.

Joe Stein Mrs. Stein Bridge Club Ralph Gold Hubert Molberge Alex Mittendorf Henry Ries Erwin Jordan Fred Mathisen Werner Reidel Harvey Stein Hugo Walter Eddie Stein Hubert Molberg

Missionary Society Meeting in Educational Building

The Women’s Missionary Society Circle Two met in the Educational Building. The gathering opened with songs and prayer, featuring readings and a meditation. The discussion centered on “The Jew in America,” led by Mrs. S. H. Smyre, and the session closed with “Onward Christian Soldiers.” Mrs. R. R. Jackson presided, assisted by Mrs. P. F. Maier, president of Circle One.

Women's Missionary Society Circle Two Jesus Benno Weiss Lester Keyser Cross America 5. H. Smyre

Centennial Bridge Club Entertained at Mrs Schoenewolf Home

Last Wednesday Mrs Har old Schoenewolf hosted the Centennial Bridge Club with Mesdames Kermit Striegler and Bill Teague as guests. Mrs Max Wahl scored high and Mrs Clarence Schroeder second high. Guests enjoyed fruit punch followed by ice cream and cake.

Harold Schoenewolf Centennial Bridge Club Mesdames Kermit Striegler Bill Teague Max Wahl Clarence Schroeder

Busy Bee Sewing Club Meeting With Mrs Wehmeyer

Ten members of the Busy Bee Sewing Club met with Mrs Herwin Wehmeyer on Thursday of last week. The event featured a yellow and green color scheme with Mexican daisies in bowls throughout the rooms. A dessert of frozen salad Saratoga chips wafers orange cake with pecans and ice tea was served.

Busy Bee Sewing Club Mesdamse Arthur Welgehansen Emil Weber Oswald Oehler Herwin Wehmeyer

Birthday Gathering for Mrs Henke at Home

A group of friends and relatives celebrated Mrs Max T Henke's birthday at her home Thursday afternoon. Yellow garden flowers and lemon marigolds adorned the rooms as guests enjoyed a menu of meat loaf potato salad sliced tomatoes cream cheese hot rolls cake and coffee.

Max T. Henke

Brachers Visit Mason as Schwarzs Entertain

Reverend and Mrs. F A Bracher spent Tuesday in Mason as guests of Mr. and Mrs. W J Schwarz.

F. A. Bracher Mason W. J. Schwarz

Queen Esther Society Meeting at Edison Street Church

The Queen Esther Society of Edison Street Methodist church met Thursday night in the home of Miss Dorothy and Virdie Houy. President Miss Ver Nell Houy led devotions and the group held a short business meeting with sixteen members present and four visitors. A program followed before adjournment. hostesses served salad cake and mints.

Queen Esther Society Edison Street Methodist Church Dorothy Virdie Houy Ver Nell Houy

Social Calendar Hosts and Activities for Aug 20 22

Social calendar lists Mrs Kermit Striegler as bridge hostess on Aug 20. Aug 21 features Mrs Erwin Jordan and Mrs Max Wahl entertaining the Centennial Bridge Club with a picnic and swimming party. Aug 22 invites Missionary Society Circle One of First Methodist Church to a 7 30 social on the church lawn. Mrs Alfred Petsch named bridge hostess.

Kermit Striegler Erwin Jordan Max Wahl Centennial Bridge Club Missionary Society Circle First Methodist Church

Eastern Star Meeting In Masonic Hall At Fredericksburg

Fredericksburg Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star hosted a regular meeting with visitors from Harlandale Chapter San Antonio. Mrs. Fred Mathisen presided as Worthy Matron and plans were discussed to celebrate founder Robert Morris's birthday on Friday August 30 at Klaerner's Park.

Fredericksburg Order of the Eastern Star Harlandale San Antonio Charles Dufner Ethel Dupree Anna Danzé Masonic Hall Fred Mathisen Robert Morris Order Klaerner’s Park

Bridge Party Highlights Plant Bouquet Hosted by Mrs Elgin Kuhlmann

Mrs Elgin Kuhlmann hosted a Tuesday bridge party with guests including Mesdames William Petmecky Leroy Bonn and Walter Pfeil. Mrs Leroy Crenwelge won high score and Mrs William Petmecky placed second. refreshments featured potato salad sausage cheese wafers Sunshine cake and ice tea.

Elgin Kuhlmann

Eight Birthday Party for Master Lloyd Durst

Master Lloyd Durst celebrated his eighth birthday at his parents home with games and a cake served with chocolate milk. Guests received cowboy handkerchiefs as party favors during the Thursday afternoon gathering from 3 to 6 o clock.

Lloyd Durst Milton Durst

Bridge Club Evening Hostess Mrs Udo Henke Celebrates

Mrs Udo Henke entertained her bridge club on Thursday evening. Vari colored zin nias in pottery vases provided floral accents as Mrs Hardin Perry won high and Mrs Kermit Striegler placed second. Peach pie a la mode was served.

Udo Henke Bridge Club

Molberg Hosts Fish Fry For Friends And Relatives

Mr and Mrs Hubert Molberg entertained a fish fry at their home on Friday for friends and relatives. Guests included Mr and Mrs Joe Molberg and daughter Rose Mr and Mrs Gus Hartmann Miss Minna Zenner Mr and Mrs Joe Keyser all of Fredericksburg and Mrs Chas Molberge of San Antonio.

Hubert Molberg Molberg Joe Molberg Rose Gus Hartmann Minna Zenner Joe Keyser Fredericksburg Chas. Molberge San Antonio

Mrs Wilke Hosts Home Makers Guild Meeting

Mrs Felix Wilke entertained the Home Makers Guild at her home on Wednesday of last week. Dahlias and carnations decorated the rooms. A social hour preceded a menu of chicken salad potato salad angel food mahogany cakes and ice tea.

Felix Wilke Home Makers Guild

Octagon Bridge Club Entertained at Mrs Fratzen Home

The Octagon Bridge Club was entertained last week on Thursday at the home of Mrs. Alex Fratzen. Dwarf zinnias adorned the living room. Out-of-club guests Miss Viola Juenke and Mrs. Emil Koch joined the hostess for games and a dessert of tongue salad banana nut cake and angel food ice cream.

Octagon Bridge Club Alex Fratzen Zinnias Frantzen Viola Juenke Emil Koch

Notable Visits Across Town Bring Guests From Near and Far

Mrs J T Astill hosts guests including Maurice Hoffmann and family from Weslaco, J W Bracatigam party, and Clarence Mogford family visiting relatives. Houston and Galveston trips accompany local social rounds as Austin, San Antonio, and Dallas connections appear in summer plans.

New Teacher And Librarian Named For Public School

Miss Lola Fae Wales was chosen Thursday night to join the Fredericksburg High School staff as a teacher and part time librarian. Superintendent Smyre will assign teaching duties, according to School Board secretary Arnold Kneese.

Lola Fae Wales Fredericksburg High School Miss Wales Smyre Boa Smyre Arnold Kneese

Five Tonsil Ectomies Reported This Week

Five people underwent tonsil removal at local hospitals during the past week: Mrs Dora Treibs Arlene Brehmer Ira Mec Dougal Jane Bode and Wilmer Hahn. Otto Grosenbacher received medical care after being kicked on his right leg Monday while raking hay.

Dora Treibs Arlene Brehmer Ira MecDougal Jane Bode Wilmer Hahn Otto Grosenbacher

Nebgen Family Vacationing in Dallas and Fort Worth

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Nebgen and family are spending this week in Dallas and Fort Worth as part of a vacation trip.

Paul Nebgen Dallas and Ft Worth

Seguin residents visit spouses and relatives across Texas

Mrs. Clarence Halm of Seguin visits her husband Clarence Halm. Mr. and Mrs. Emil Topperwein of Menard spend Sunday in the E. L. Walter home. Marshall Leazar and son Allen vacationed in Corpus Christi. Mogford family visitors include Harry Mogford from Georgia and Claerence Mogford and daughters from Uvalde, with A. G. Hollaway of San Antonio. The Keyser-Mogford reunion was held at Klaerner's Park. Fredericksburg Drive-in Station advertises supplies and Fredericksburg Publishing Co. stock includes ribbons and envelopes.

J. T. Astill Maurice Hoffmann David Fred Weslaco Mammie Shanper Fritz Bracnutigam Lillian J. W Bracatigam Houston J. W. Wood Clarence Mogford Caroline Media Louise Walter Knoche Jeanette Max T. Henke Dorothy Galveston Florine Knoche John Sealy Hospital Paul Knopp San Antonio Lorence Burrer Clarence Schwers George Baron Willie Langerhans Harry Priess Brady Richard Muier Herman Bohn University Austin Harry Mogford Georgia Harry Rusenberger Clarence Halm Seguin Emil Topperwein Menard E. L. Walter Marshall Leazar Allen Corpus Christi Vistors Henry Mogford Leary O. A. Adams Florence Arizona

Family Visitors Reach From Austin And Rocksprings

Mr and Mrs Paul Keller and children of Austin visit Mrs Alfred Keller and relatives. Arthur Wallendorf and family of Rocksprings visit relatives in Fredericksburg the past [period or event unspecified].

Paul Keller Childrenm of Austin Alfred Keller Arthur Wallendorf Fredericksburg

Miss Ruth Kline Visits Mother in San Antonio

Miss Ruth Kline spent the weekend visiting her mother in San Antonio.

Ruth Kline San Antonio

Also Mentioned on This Page

Pterton-Staudt Albert Heimann Missionary Society Holly Home Christian Hahn Walter Oitmers Mary Martha Society Bethany Lutheran Church Hayden Osbourne Alfred” Petsch OES MR. and Mrs. Molberg Mrs. Wilke Theo Haag Sons Victor and Francis University of Texas Louis Herbert Ira Wilke Anna Junek In the Hospital Fredericksburg Drive-in Station Rubin Crenwelge Ortf Fredericksburg Publishing Co., Inc Stock Christian Science Monitor the Monitor Christian Science Publishing Society Norway Street Boston Massachusetts Licitt Causst Douchaoys The Sourawests Leaoine Quarry Southwest Admiration Coffee Duncan Coffee CO Dept.a
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