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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1946
Page
2
Mr and Mrs Edwin Eckhardt of Gold were surprised by a large group of friends and relatives on Saturday afternoon to celebrate their silver wedding anniversary. A large silver cake was baked by Mrs Hugo Lochte, a sister of Mr Eckhardt. Rev Paul Leo spoke at the gathering and the couple received many gifts.
The Edison Street Methodist Girls' Interest Group gathered Tuesday night November 26 in the church parlor. Miss Viola Feuge led the program with hymns and a worship call, followed by talks on Mission work in India by Misses Holly and Prodbeck.
Mr and Mrs H A Lang announce the marriage of their daughter Miss Ruby Lang to Tom Conley son of Mr and Mrs Charles Conley of Batesville Arkansas. The ceremony was held at the groom’s sister home in Stephenville on November 22. They plan to live in San Antonio where both work at Kelly Field.
Capt and Mrs C B Stroud and their two year old daughter Jo Lynn return to Grand Island Nebraska after a visit with Mr and Mrs Louis Stieler. Mrs Stroud is remembered as former Miss Lucille Stieler.
The Bethany Luther League hosted Zion and Holy Ghost church leaguers on Sunday afternoon at Bethany Church. A 7 30 p m program opened with a song, scripture, and prayer led by Miss Ruby Dietrich. Leroy Fuhrmann spoke, then a study on Work with Wilbert Seipp, followed by group songs and a benediction. The gathering ended with games, refreshments, and a final hymn.
The Music Study Club met at Mrs. Henry Dettjen home for its November session. Mrs. Harvey Stein presided and plans discussed include a December 17 dinner at Hotel Nimitz and a spring string quartet sponsorship.
The Reading Club met at Mrs. Gus Hartmanns home on Wednesday evening to hear the conclusion of Miss Agnes Sage Biel's review of Konstantin Simonovs Days and Nights, a Russian tale centered on the siege of Stalingrad.
Miss Agnes Sagebiel attorney for Fredericksburg and her mother Mrs H H Sagebiel visited the Valley early this week. Miss Sagebiel a trustee of the League of Texas Municipalities attended a meeting in Harlingen. Mrs Sagebiel toured the Bougainvilla Trail through several Valley cities. Plans are under way to make this trail an annual event in the Valley.
Eight children, four boys and four girls, were born in local hospitals last week. Boys were born to Arthur Esensee on November 28, Herman Langehennig, Martin Pat Rogers, and John R. Crouch. girls were born to Earl Smith, Albert Martinez Jr., Fred Crenwelge, and Walter Dannheim on November 29 or December 3.
Miss Josephine Althaus daughter of Mr and Mrs Christian Althaus of Gold marries Max Schaeferkoeter oldest son of Mr and Mrs Monroe Schaeferkoeter of Hye in a candlelight double ring ceremony at St Pauls Lutheran church officiated by Rev Paul Leo. The bride wore white faille taffeta with veil pearls and carried white carnations. matron of honor Dora Lou Ottmers and bridesmaids Keyser Bierschwale Lillian Schaefer. best man Keyser Bierschwale. groomsmen Harvey Althaus Ernest Lang. A reception and barbecue followed at the bride’s home. over 100 guests attended. The couple will reside near Marble Falls.
Mrs Tyrus T Cox entertained eight guests Saturday afternoon at bridge in honor of her sister in law Mrs E L Earl of Houston. Plum azabariums and autumn leaves decorated the living room and dining table. High score was by Mrs J Hardin Perry who and the guest of honor received two decks of congress playing cards.
Dr and Mrs Lester Keyser and Dr and Mrs Lorence Feller attended the San Antonio Symphony Orchestra concert featuring violinist Joseph Szigeti on Saturday night.
Mr. and Mrs. Tyrus T. Cox hosted Thanksgiving guests from Houston including Mr. E. L. Earl, his wife, and their two daughters.
Mr. and Mrs. Victor Kneese and their Dallas son visited with Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Kneese during the past weekend.
Felix Stehling was reelected president and Albert Kammlah vice president in the St Josephs Society annual officer election. Alois Jenschke becomes secretary, Louis Schmidtzensky treasurer, Bruno Hartmann marshal, Bruno Fritz color bearer. directors named Hugo Jenschke Louis Stehling Edgar Mosel John Jenschke. A donation of 10 dollars to Fr Flanigans Boys Town was approved. Investiture for Msgr X Wolf set for January 29 1947.
A vintage ad touts Durham's Anathesia Mop throat solution combining local anesthetic and germicidal dye for sore throat relief. It claims gentle action on throat membranes, safety for children, and a money back guarantee. The offer includes a generous bottle with mop-sticks for 50 cents at Kallenberg's Pharmacy.
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