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Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1951

Page

2

Girls Group Banquet At Edison Street Church

The Girls World Friendship Group of Edison Street Methodist Church held its annual chicken barbecue banquet at the Assembly Hall on Thursday evening. Miss Malinda Woerner supplied the chicken while the girls prepared side dishes. Attending were thirty four girls, the sponsor, and Reverends J. C. Campbell O. C. Raeke and J. W. A. Witt with their wives. later the group enjoyed outdoor recreation.

World Friendship Group Edison Street Methodist Church Assembly Hall Malinda Woerner J. C. Campbell O. C. Raeke J. W. A Witt

Nielsen family departs for two week Western trip

Mr and Mrs Percy Nielsen and their daughter Carol Jean along with Miss Emmie Lou Nielsen and Mrs S Nielsen left Monday on a two week vacation. The party plans to visit Colorado the Grand Canyon and North Dakota.

Percy Nielsen Carol Jean Emmie Lou Nielsen S. Nielsen Colorado Grand Canyon North Dakota

Holy Ghost Ladies Aid Holds Meeting

The Holy Ghost Lutheran Church Ladies Aid met in the basement on Sunday for their monthly gathering. Rev. O Lindenberg led scripture and prayer and asked Mrs O Lindenberg to prepare a September program. A social hour followed with Mrs August Jost in charge. All members urged to attend.

Ladies Aid of Holy Ghost Lutheran Church O. Lindenberg August Jost Lindenberg

Engagement Announced for Kathleen Gold and E L Hohmann

Mr and Mrs Gilbert Gold announce the engagement of their daughter Kathleen to E L Hohmann, son of Mr and Mrs Ernst Hohmann. No definite wedding plans have been set.

Gilbert Gold Kathleen E. L. Hohmann Ernst Hohmann

Donna Lou Itz Birthday Party at Court House Square

Mrs Harry O Itz hosted a midweek party in the Play Area at Court House Square honoring her younger daughter Donna Lou on her fourth birthday. A pink iced chocolate chiffon cake with pink candles, balloons, tootsie rolls, and ruffled white doilies filled the scene with children and their mothers. Mrs Eric Juenke and Miss Viola Juenke helped hostess.

Harry O. Itz Court House Square Donna Lou Eric Juenke Viola Juenke

Madeline Dooley Shower Honors Bride Elect

A china and miscellaneous shower for Miss Madeline Dooley bride elect of Frank Niehaus was hosted by Miss Marion Schroeder and others at Hermann Sons Hall. The couple plan to wed October 4 at St Marys Church with wisteria décor and floral centerpieces. Out of town guests included Mrs A J Randall and Miss Alma Ochs of San Antonio.

Madeline Dooley Frank Niehaus Hermann Sons Marion Schroeder Clarence Schroeder Jack Cotter San Antonio Jimmie Turrentine Jack Nixon Erwin Nixon Victor Nixon Erna Heingn Dooley Mr. Niehaus St. Mary’s Church Ed. Nixon Gus. Weinheimer A. J. Randall Alma Ochs

Waldene Hahne Engagement Announced

The engagement of Miss Waldene Hahne to Second Lieutenant Calvin H. Beckmann is announced by her parents Mr and Mrs Walter Hahne. Lieut Beckmann stationed at Lackland Air Force Base is the son of Mr and Mrs Willie Beckmann of this city.

Waldene Hahne Calvin H. Beckmann Walter Hahne Beckmann Lackland Air Force Base Willie Beckmann

Ross Kammlah Birthday Party at Court House Square

Mrs Felix Kammlah entertained twenty boys on Wednesday afternoon in celebration of her son Ross Kammlah's eighth birthday. The group played on the swings and seesaws at the Play Area in Court House Square. A chocolate cake decorated with Happy Birthday candles and decorations was served. Assisting the hostess were Mesdames Jake Kraus Erwin Kamlah and Hubert Rausch.

Felix Kammlah Court House Square Ross Mesdames Jake Kraus Erwin Kamlah Hubert Rausch

WSCS Plans Bazaar at Edison Street Methodist Church

At the WSCS meeting of Edison Street Methodist Church plans for the annual bazaar and chili supper on October 3 were outlined. The program featured music, devotions, readings, talks on aging and lifespan, and churchwomen's roles. Visitors and refreshments followed the session. The Texas pecan crop is forecast at 17.6 million pounds, below half of 1950 due to dry weather and insect damage.

WSCS Edison Street Methodist Church D. L. Anderegg J. C. Campbell Max Treibs Alvin Moellering Hugo Feuge Orwin Treibs Felix Vollmar Viola Feuge Mesdames Earl Treibs K. T. Penick Vernell Treibs Texas

Holy Ghost Luther League Plans Activities

The Holy Ghost Lutheran Church Luther League outlines youth choir plans and a trip to Rothe's Pool on August 25 at 5 p m. A volleyball net and balls were ordered. Committee members include Alex Frantzen Jr Henry Frantzen Dorothy Ann Wehmeyer Vernell Alberthal and Lanzo Usener.

Luther League of Holy Ghost Lutheran Church Rothe Alex Frantzen, Jr Henry Frantzen Dorothy Ann Wehmeyer Vernell Alberthal Lanzo Usener Rosalie Muellering Harriet Mueellering Austin Jeanette Leywendecker Rudy Wendel Luther League Theresa Lange Janet Knopp Harriet Moellering Rosalie Moellering Andrew Alberthal Allen Alberthal Julia Alberthal Adeline Crenwelge Milton Crenwelge Shirley Birch Florine Kramer

Scout Float Decoration Details by Girl Scout Leaders Club

Mrs. Elgin Heimann chairs the Girl Scout Leaders' Club calling all volunteers to decorate the Scout float at 4 p.m. on Thursday August 16. Gather at the Enoch St. Clair Residence 804 W San Antonio St for the pre parade work session.

Elgin Heimann Girl Scout Leaders’ Club Enoch St. Clair San Antonio St

Petermann Jackson Rites Held in Austin

Miss Peggy Jackson daughter of Abilene's John G. Jackson and Lester Lee Petermann son of John son City were married on Saturday at Harris Memorial Chapel University Methodist Church Austin. Rev Robert E Ledbetter Jr officiated in a double ring ceremony with pink flowers and an organ medley. The bride wore azure blue velveteen with a dusty rose hat and orchid corsage. Attendant Mrs W T Wright and best man Frank Finley. A reception followed at the Wright home. The couple's backgrounds and plans were noted with both holding UT and Southwestern University degrees and naval reserve service.

Peggy Jackson John G. Jackson Abilene Lester Lee Petermann E. F. Petermann Johnson City Harris Memoral University Methodist Church Robert E. Ledbetter Jr W. T. Wright Frank Finley Austin University of Texas School of Journalism State Legislative Budget Board Southwestern University Georgetown U. S. Naval Reserve Corps Kelly Field San Antonio University of Texas

Mrs Kendall Hosts Missionary Group Meeting

Mrs J Frank Kendall hosted sixteen members and friends of the Baptist Women's Missionary Society for the Royal Service Missionary Program. Mrs A H Bartholmae led the program Mighty Movements in South America with devotional by Mrs Ike Hargrove.

J. Frank Kendall Baptist Women’s Missionary Society A. H. Bartholmae South America Ike Hargrove Bartholmae Mesdames H. L. Durst W. H. Meyer C. M. George Reginald Morris Henry Henke Nelta Neal T. Wright Neal Mary Louise Heinen

St Ann s Society Meeting Reports and Farewells

The St Ann s Society met on Sunday August 12 with Mrs Bob Loth leading opening prayers. Minutes approved. Treasurer reported a 30 gift for Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Delegates read reports from the Catholic State League Convention. Rev Hildebrand urged Christian obligation and closed with prayer. Members prayed for the souls of Mrs Fritz Ersch and Mrs Peter Knopp.

Bob Loth St. Ann's Society Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic State League Marvin Kaderli Olie Dubray Hildebrand Fritz Ersch Peter Knopp

Edison Street Methodist MYF Fun Night

The Edison Street Methodist MYF held a Saturday August 11 gathering at Mr. and Mrs. Hugo Feuge home with Misses Viola and Annabel Feuge as hostesses. About fifty five persons enjoyed a wiener roast games and ice cream with other refreshments served later. The Feuge sisters plan to leave for Austin soon to enter nurse training at Brackenridge Hospital.

Edison Street Hugo Feuge Viola Annabel Feuge Feuge Austin Brackenridge Hospital

Choir honors newlyweds at church barbecue

The Mixed Choir of Zion Lutheran Church hosted a Friday night chicken barbecue at Alfred Klaerner's Park to honor Mr and Mrs Carl P Weden. Mrs Weden formerly Miss Julia Hartmann serves as organist. Alfred Crenwelge presented the couple with a blanket.

Zion Lutheran Church Carl P. Weden Alfred Klaerner Weden Julia Hartmann Alfred Crenwelge

Deepest sympathy message to friends in time of sorrow

A heartfelt note to friends at a time of sorrow from The Fredericksburg Publishing Co. at Gibson dealer. Expresses condolences and support with sincere language and comforting tone.

Gibson The Fredericksburg Publishing Co

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Holy Ghost Ladies Aid Standarte Kilman Baby Kilman Studio N. Adams Cae Kathleen Gold Donna Lou Itz Tyrus Cox Werner Klier Merlee Petermann E. Stanley Jones Mount Wesley Kerrville Gillespie County Kallenberg’s Pharmacy Ross Kammlah Bazaar Holy Ghost Luther League Dorothy Klaemer Panhandle Colorado Springs Carlsbad Cavern el Paso Old Mexico Klaerner Felix Klaerner Biloxi Miss Beaumont New Orleans Miss Klaerner Lloyd Turner Keesler Field Keesler Field. Mr. Turner Klaerer‘s Mrs. Kendall St. Ann’s Society Edison Street Methodist Myf White Oxfords ACME Texas Rangers Roy Rogers Schnelle Gebhardt Stokley Pepsi-Cola Andy
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