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Newspaper

Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1952

Page

15

Kneese Kramer Nuptials Read in Holy Ghost Lutheran Church

Florine Kramer daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Kramer wed Alton Kneese son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Kneese in Holy Ghost Lutheran Church on Saturday August 23 at 3 30 pm The Rev O Lindenberg officiated candle foxglove and roses decor adorned the church Miss Dorothy Ann Wehmeyer played nuptial music prior to the ceremony The bride wore heavy white satin with Chantilly lace and a cathedral train Her bouquet featured feathered carnations and a lavender orchid The bridal party included maid of honor Rosalie Moellering and bridesmaids Irene Ketron Della Mae Engel The groom's brother Marvin Kneese served as best man The groomsmen were Chester Grona and Dayton Kramer Ushers Kermit Eckhardt and James Ottmers lit candles A reception followed at Schmidt's Hall The couple will reside at 608 N Llano St after a trip to Corpus Christi The bride is a 1951 FHS graduate and former receptionist for Dr Leon F Zwiener The groom is a carpenter and also a FHS alumnus.

Dorothy Ann Wehmeyer Felix Mueller Jr Rosalie Moellering Irene Ketron Della Mae Engel Marvin Kneese Chester Grona Dayton Kramer Kermit Eckhardt James Ottmers Kneese Schmidt's Hall Gladys Jenke Jeanette Leyendecker Erna Crenwelge Oscar Ahrens Levy Ketron Mesdames Oswald Kirchner Alvin Moellering Martin Spenrath Herbert Ahrens Ella Heimann Corpus Christi N. Llano Street FHS Leon F. Zwiener

Public Notices and Local News Submissions

The Standard invites social events, vacations, births, weddings, engagements, and other locals for publication with no charges. Submissions may be telephoned to Mrs Art Rowert at 354 or delivered to Fredericksburg Publishing Co. at 40.

Standard Art Rowert Fredericksburg Publishing Co

Senior Luther League Plans Church Outing at Camp Chrysalis

At Holy Ghost Lutheran Church a business meeting of the Senior Luther League, led by Dr Lorence Feller, arranged a group outing to Camp Chrysalis for Sunday afternoon and evening September 28. Members, families and guests will attend with a picnic supper planned for the evening meal. Beforehand, members and pastors heard an illustrated lecture by Dr Victor Gold at Bethany Lutheran Church.

Luther League of Holy Ghost Lutheran Church Lorence Feller Camp Chrysalis League Victor Gold Bethany Lutheran Church

Virden Family Reunion in Fredericksburg

Fifty two descendants of the late W D Virden Sr gathered in Fredericksburg for a weekend family reunion. Dave Virden and family hosted at their home and Millers Courts. Sunday friends enjoyed Alfred Kreerner Park with a barbecue and singing accompanied by guitar and violin. Attendees traveled from Robstown Corpus Christi San Angelo Winters Ballinger Stephenville Killeen and Goldthwaite.

W. D. Virden Sr Fredericksburg Dave Virden Millers Courts Alfred Robstown Corpus Christi San Angelo Winters Ballinger Stephenville Killeen Goldthwaite

Sharp eye for bargains in want ads

If you have a sharp eye for bargains, watch the want ads for timely deals and price drops across goods and services today. The compact listing highlights household items electronics and local offers that may save shoppers money.

Irene Hartmann Shower Honoree at Hermann Sons Hall

Miss Irene Hartmann bride elect of A J Loth was guest of honor at a miscellaneous shower Sunday at Hermann Sons Hall. About fifty guests attended. gifts were arranged on a lace table with chrysanthemum centerpiece. refreshments served. couple to wed September 13 at St Marys Catholic Church. Out of town guests from Kerrville San Angelo and Harper.

Irene Hartmann A. J. Loth Hermann Sons Emil Hartmann Robert Loth August Woerner Shirley Ann Hartmann San Angelo Bill Unasch Nora Meta Heimann Kerrville Madeline Wendel Hilmar Klachn Harper

Edison Street WSCS All Day Meeting Friday

The Women's Society of Christian Service of the Edison Street Methodist Church met at Mrs. Edward Hohmanns home for an all day meeting and covered dish luncheon. The study The Family A Christian Concern was led by Mrs O C Raeke. Mrs Kattner gave an inspiring devotional on early Christian training in the home. Talks were given by Mesdames Earl Treibs, Edward Hohmann, Coles, Edgar Marshall and Max Treibs. Mrs Campbell closed with prayer.

Women’s Society of Christian Service Edison Street Methodist Church Edward Hohmann O. C. Raeke Kattner Mesdames Earl Treibs Coles Edgar Marshall Max Treibs Campbell

Hopf Reunion Held at Seipps Hall

The second annual Hopf reunion drew about 200 people to Seipps Hall on Sunday August 24. Evelyn Klaerner managed morning registration while Hugo Mueller oversaw afternoon programming. Mrs Percy Nielsen gave the opening prayer and memories of Caspar and Valentine Hopf were read. A 100 year old Caspar Hopf violin was played, and several local musicians performed. Gifts were given to Mrs Ad Hopf and Dennis Itz. Officers were re elected with Mueller as president. Plans for another reunion next year were made.

Hopf Seipps Evelyn Klaerner Hugo Mueller Percy Nielsen Alice Murphy San Antonio Caspar Valentine Hopf Felix Hahn Marjorie Ahr Ernest Hauser Caspar Hopf Diana Sharon Rausch Hub. Rausch Syr Perry Marjorie Grobe Here Rosemary Petermann Vernell Becker Ad. Hopf Dennis Itz Doss Hugo Klaerner Bobby Hahn

Meurer and Molberg Families Visit San Antonio

Mr and Mrs H Meurer and daughters Emily Susan and Dorothy and Mr and Mrs Joe Molberg spent Sunday in San Antonio visiting with Mrs Jacob Meurer and the H B Lewis and Robert Molberg families.

H. Meurer Emily Susan Dorothy Joe Molberg San Antonio Jacob Meurer H. B. Lewis Robert Molberg

Eckhardt Reunion Held at Oakcrest Park

Seventy one Eckhardt family members and four guests gathered for the first Eckhardt reunion on Sunday at Oakcrest Park. A noon barbecue preceded cake and coffee, with living children and descendants listed from San Antonio and nearby towns. Barbara Eckhardt of Schertz was elected chairman and a next reunion date and committee were set.

Adam Eckhardt Wilhelmina Habenicht Oakcrest Park Lina Gardner Emilie Willms San Antonio Reinhold Eckhardt Hugo Eckhardt Oswald Eckhardt Emil Eckhardt Albert Eckhardt Meta Heimann Barbara Eckhardt Schertz Felix Nesseldorf Harvey Eckhardt Arnold Dittmar Leroy Willms Herman Eckhardt Albert Ray Dennis Austin Pryor Moeford Here

Barbecue at Gold Home After Bethany Lutheran Service

After Bethany Lutheran Church services, Dr. Victor Gold preached and hosted a barbecue at his grandmother Mrs. Edward Gold’s home. Most of Mrs. Gold’s children attended except the G Wolf and Arthur Mohr families. Out of town visitors included Rev H A Gold and Mr Mrs Alonzo Menkin and son from Alice. Dr. and Mrs Victor Gold left for Alice then Springfield Ohio to teach at Hamma Divinity School. A death notice came Sunday of Mrs Herbert Zimmermann of Orange Grove, wife of the local Lutheran pastor, body sent to Minnesota for burial. Neighbors Mr and Mrs Robert Koennecke and daughter Beth Kay of Seguin visited.

Bethany Lutheran Church Victor Gold Edward Gold Springfield Ohio Hamma Divinity School Gold Herbert Zimmermann Orange Grove G. A. Poehlmann

Maurer Hartmann Rites August 18

Miss Monica Hartmann daughter of Mr and Mrs Bruno Hartmann and Erwin Maurer son of Mrs Dora Maurer and the late Max Maurer were married on Monday August 18 at 8 am in Sacred Heart Catholic Church San Antonio by Reverend Joseph Petsch. Their honeymoon took them to the Gulf Coast and Louisiana and they will reside at 105 West Peach Street after returning.

Monica Hartmann Bruno Hartmann Erwin Maurer Dora Maurer Max Maurer Sacred Heart Catholic Church San Antonio Joseph Petsch Norbert Hartmann Edward Maurer Gulf Coast Louisiana

More PTA Committees Completed

The Fredericksburg Parent-Teacher Association nears the coming year’s plans as three committees wrap up staffing. Hospitality chair Kermit Striegler is aided by Nagel Eckhardt and Schoenewolf to provide Cokes at the September 10 meeting. Ways and Means chairs Elgin Heimann with Davidson and Kuenemann families organize the Harvest Festival. Health chair Alfred Hennig lists Hardin Perry, Milton Edwards, Nagel, Springall, and Dora Tietz as committee members.

Fredericksburg Parent-Teacher Association H. H. Fricke Kermit Striegler Eric Nagel Kurt Eckhardt Harold Schoenewolf Cokes PTA Elgin Heimann A. G. Davidson Henry Kuenemann Alfred Hennig Mesdames J. Hardin Perry Milton Edwards W. H. Springall Dora Tietz

Bank Closed Monday for Labor Day Observance

The Security State Bank will be closed on Monday September 1 in observance of Labor Day. Normal operations resume Tuesday with standard banking hours. No services will be available during the closure.

The Security State Bank

Bi-County PTA Council Meets in Johnson City

The Blanco Gil Lespie Bi-County PTA Council met in the Home Economics Building Johnson City with Mrs Walter Knoche Henry Lochte Theo W Knopp Herbert Durst and H H Fricke in attendance. Mrs John Donahite of Blanco chaired the meeting and plans for next year’s programs were discussed. Mrs Max Willmann of Blanco became secretary replacing Mrs M J Hellums. Theo W Knopp was named Safety Chairman and Homer Stevens of Harper became Health Chairman replacing Mrs Robert Dittmar. Next meeting tentatively set for October 16 in Johnson City.

Blanco-Gillespie Bi-County Parent-Teacher Association Council Home Economics Johnson City Walter Knoche Henry Lochte Theo W. Knopp Herbert Durst H. H. Fricke Here John Donahite Blanco Max Willmann M. J. Hellums Homer Stevens Harper Robert Dittmar

Birth announced for Mark Wayne Bernier in San Antonio

Mr and Mrs Edward C Bernier announce the birth of a son Mark Wayne born August 17 weight 6 pounds 1 3 4 ounces Grandparents are Mr and Mrs David H Moehle of here

Edward C. Bernier San Antonio Mark Wayne David H. Moehle Here

Smiths Visit Alfred Rodes in Cave Creek This Weekend

Mr and Mrs Garland Smith and their son Randy spent the weekend visiting Mrs Smiths parents, the Alfred Rodes, in the Cave Creek community.

Garland Smith Randy Alfred Rodes Cave Creek

Also Mentioned on This Page

Kneese-Kramer Holy Ghost Lutheran Church Florine Kramer Mrs Edwin Kramer Alton Kneese Harry Kneese O. Lindenberg Althea MR. and Mrs. Alton Kneele McDonald Virden Edison Street WSCS Eckhardt Oakcrest Robert Koennecke Beth Kay Seguin Eugene Koennecke Victor Ottmers Probst Hardware, Inc Maurer- Hartmann VO Pioneer Ottfried Ottme Reunion Old Klaemer'’, Park Frances Ernst East San Antonio Street Folger’s Coffee Coca - Cola Texas Beer
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