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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1972
Page
2
A Story Hour for preschool children is held each Thursday at 10 a m at Pioneer Memorial Library. Mrs Monica Stapleton and William Guich Koock present stories songs and games. All preschool children are invited.
Miss Debra Sleen Baethge wed James Dewey Schwiening at First Presbyterian Kerrville with Rev. Richard Ryan officiating. The ceremony featured diant dahlias, daisies, and lace details as family and out of town guests gathered for a Golden Ox reception and a coastward honeymoon.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Birck celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a noon family dinner and open house at the American Legion Hall in Luckenbach. About 200 guests including children Ruby, Edna, Dorothy and Freddie Birck attended with spouses. The couple, married Aug. 29, 1922, at Holy Ghost Lutheran Church, live on a Luckenbach farm and are active in church life and fishing.
Miss Francis Jennelen Jung and Kelsey Lee Behrens exchanged marriage vows at Holy Ghost Lutheran Church on August 25 at 6 30 pm officiated by Rev. Leroy Deans. Parents are Mr and Mrs Erwin Jung and Mr and Mrs Gratton Behrens. Organist Victor Krauskopf and vocalist Rev William Hill performed. Floral decor featured pink gladioli and candles. The bride wore a silk organza over polyester gown with empire waist, A line skirt, and lace trim.
Mr and Mrs Harvey C Althaus announce the approaching marriage of their daughter Patty Lynn to Michael Feller son of Mr and Mrs Curtis Feller. The wedding set for October 21 at Holy Ghost Lutheran Church will feature a bridal ensemble with mantilla veil and pink rose bouquet. The couple will reside in Mason after a reception at the church and a seaside honeymoon outfit.
Fredericksburg Young Homemakers chapter will gather September 7 at 7 30 p m at the McClusky home 214 W Centre St. Host Mr McClusky an artist in acrylics will discuss his art and advise on color size and style for home pictures. Members are urged to bring samples and prospective members are welcome. The event is informal and attendees are asked to wear pants.
The text lists individuals including Udo Rusenberger and his siblings, Walter Birck of Johnson City, Olga Neumann of Cy press Mill, Emma Davis of Austin, Ella Sims of Austin, and Lydia Birck of Round Mountain as a sister-in-law in a fragmented document.
Fredericksburg Standard published weekly in Fredericksburg Texas lists subscription rates for Gillespie and adjoining counties plus other areas. Rates shown include 1 year and 3 year options with price differences by region and second class postage paid note.
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