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Newspaper

Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1940

Page

5

Mary Martha Society Meeting at Mrs Edwin Seipp’s Home

Mrs Edwin Seipp entertained the Mary Martha Society with a Thanksgiving program and a business meeting. Guests included Mrs William Rausch Miss Amela Hemke and Miss Davis. The gathering featured hymns responsive reading and a buffet style refreshment with salmon ribbon and pin wheel sandwiches and dates.

Edwin Seipp Mary Martha Society Reinhard Enderin August Itz Albert Klett William Rausch Amela Hemke Miss Davis

Music Study Club Holds Meeting at Mrs Blum House

The Music Study Club met at Mrs. Robert Blums home on Tuesday evening with Mrs. Lester Keyser presiding. Ada Peden presented the program on French composers of the 17th and 18th centuries and on organ builders violin makers and masters.

Music Robert Blums Robert Blum Lester Keyser R. L. Koit Ada Peden Bach Handel Hayden N. L. Striegler Mrs. Jester Keyser Lares Ross Pituman

Nixon Klein Nuptials Held in Harper on Thursday

Miss Emmie Klein wed Bilis Nixon in St Anthony's Catholic Church Harper with Rev Alois Gitter officiating. Attendants were Edwin Strackbein Richard Klein and Julia Maurer. The groom is the son of Reuben Nixon and Emmie is daughter of Gilbert Klein. They will reside on the Carkroll ranch where the groom works.

Emmie Klein Bilis Nixon St. Anthony’s Catholic Church Alois Gitter Edwin Strackbein Richard Klein Julia Maurer Reuben Nixon Gilbert Klein

Centennial Bridge Club Hosted by Mrs Schoenewolf

The Centennial Bridge Club met Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Harold Schoene wolf with guests Mrs. Max Beckmann, Mrs. William Rausch and Mrs. Clarence Probst. The menu included spiced ham potato salad olives pickles chocolate cake cranberries cookies and coffee. Mrs. Lorence Feller won high and Mrs. Chester Schmidt won second high.

Centennial Bridge Club Harold Schoenewolf Max Beckmann William Rausch Clarence Probst Lorence Feller Chester Schmidt

Wednesday Club Entertained by Mrs Alex Mittendorf

Christmas foliage brightened Mrs. Alex Mittendorf's living room as she hosted the Wednesday bridge club. A meat loaf meal with cranberry salad wafers apple cake and coffee was served. Guests included Mrs. Henry Lewis Mrs. Robert Klingelhoefer and Mrs. Oscar Stein. Mrs. Ralph Gold won high score with Mrs. Werner Keidel second.

Alex Mittendorf Henry Lewis Robert Klingelhoefer Oscar Stein Ralph Gold Werner Keidel

Miss Virginia Harrison Spends Weekend in Texas

Miss Virginia Harrison spent a weekend in Austin and San Marcos visiting local events and meeting residents. She toured city sites and attended community gatherings seeking engagement with voters and supporters.

Virginia Harrison Austin San Marcos

Gold Star Girl Leola Kusenberger Named in Gillespie County

Leola Kusenberger daughter of Mr and Mrs Alfred Kusenberger was announced last week as the Gold Star Girl of the Gillespie County 4-H Clubs.

Leola Kusenberger Alfred Kusenberger Gillespie County

Personal News Briefs From Thanksgiving Holidays

The column lists multiple social visits and holiday travels across Texas towns. Names include Esther Mueller in Dallas with her sister, Mrs. William Habenicht in Austin, and several others visiting Austin, San Antonio, Fredericksburg, and San Antonio for the Thanksgiving weekend. Families from Floresville, Seguin, Comfort, and Cooper are noted with relatives and guests in cities like Dallas, Austin, Fredericksburg, Mission, Bastrop, Overton, and Bastion.

Esther Mueller Dallas William Habenicht Willie May Austin Eddie Krauskopf Agnes Sagebiel Max Henke Max Wahl San Antonis Sidney Henke Patricia Ann Gus Hartmann C. J. Gilligan Lochte Harry Priess H. Priess, Jr Houston Fred Spencer San Antonio Thelma Atchison Monterrey Saltillo Oreema Ray Ray Cooper, Texas Alice Lapham Mission Texas Harold Habericht Willie Mae Odis Morris Maurine Smith Overton

Social Calendar Highlights Weekend and Weekday Events

Sunday December 8 Mrs Alois Wehmeyer entertains High Five Club. Monday December 9 Home Hygiene and Care of Sick Class meets at Courthouse.

Alois Wehmeyer Courthouse

Mrs Felix Kammlah Hosts High Five Club Meeting

Wednesday afternoon Mrs Felix Kammlah welcomed High Five Club members at her home. Yellow asters brightened the living room as refreshments of congealed fruit salad meat loaf potato salad wafers pumpkin pie and coffee were served. Out of club guests included Mrs Alex Jung Hugo Klein and Mrs Harold Dietel. Mrs Marcus Wehmeyer won high score, with Mrs Hugo Klein second and Mrs Erwin Kammlah third.

Felix Kammiah Alex Jung Hugo Klein Harold Dietel Marcus Wehmeyer Erwin Kammiah

Forty Two Club Meets at Mrs Hahn Home

The Forty two Club met Wednesday afternoon at Mrs Christian Hahn s home. Guests included Mrs Stvee Langerhans and Mrs Elgin Kuhhmann. Mrs Emil Juenke won high prize and Mrs Felix Land second high. Mrs Hahn served a turkey plate lunch with cake cookies and coffee.

Christian Hahn Stvee. Langerhans Elgin Kuhhmann Emil Juenke Felix Land Hahn

Miss Viola Juenke Hosts Tuesday Bridge Club

Members of the Tuesday Bridge Club visited Miss Viola Juenke at her home. Yule tide floral decorations filled the rooms as salmon salad, potato chips, wafers, individually iced cake squares with a Christmas tree design, and coffee were served. Mrs. Max Wahl attended as an out of club guest. Mrs. William Rausch won high prize and Mrs. Leroy Crenwelge second high.

Tuesday Ridge Viola Juenke Max Wahl William Rausch Leroy Crenwelge

Alfred Kordzik celebrates 53rd birthday with turkey supper

Mr. Alfred Kordzik was guest of honor at a turkey supper Saturday honoring his 53rd birthday. Over 40 guests attended at his home to extend best wishes. Among out of town visitors were Mr and Mrs Ernc Bonn, Mr and Mrs Otto Hahne and Mr and Mrs R E Perry of San.

Alfred Kordzik Ernc Bonn Otto Hahne R. E. Perry San Antonio

Naomi Davis Visits Abilene During Thanksgiving

Naomi Davis spent Thanksgiving in Abilene visiting friends and family. She enjoyed local sights and shared hospitality with residents during the holiday period.

Naomi Davis Abilene

Mr Perry Visits Fredericksburg for Wife's Return

Mr. R E Perry of San Antonio traveled to Fredericksburg on Saturday to bring home his wife Mrs R E Perry who had spent the week with her parents Mr and Mrs Max Moellering and sister Lorene.

R. E. Perry San Antonio Fredericksburg R. E Perry Max Moellering Lorene

Tuesday Bridge Club Meets At Mrs Keyser Home

Mrs. Lester Keyser entertained the Tuesday Bridge Club at her home with out of town guests Mrs. Lorenz Feller Mrs. Paul Lange and Mrs. S M Smyre. Refreshments included tuna fish salad in pastry shells stuffed celery and cookies. Mrs. Laurie Wells won high score and Mrs. Alfred Cameron placed.

Lester Keyser Lorenz Feller Paul Lange S. M Smyre Laurie Wells Alfred Cameron

Jolly Six Meet With Mrs Reichenau For Sewings

The Jolly Six gathered at Mrs. Harry Reichenau’s home Tuesday afternoon for sewings, conversation, and fun. Refreshments included venison roast, potato salad, pickles, cottage cheese, orange fluff, and chocolate cake. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Mayer of Fort Worth visited relatives with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Schlueter for Thanksgiving. D and Mrs J S Abernathy, Bro R H Montgomery and daughter Ruby drove to Kerrville Sunday to visit friends and hear Bro Montgomery preach for the Church of Christ.

Jolly Six Harry Reichenau Eugene Mayer Ft. Worth Wm. Schlueter J. S. Abernathy R. H. Montgomery Miss Ruby Kerrville Bro. Montgomery Church of Christ

Vegetable Laxative Promotes Gentle Evacuation

Thousands use a vegetable laxative described as a pleasant evening remedy. A quarter to half a teaspoonful with water is said to ease constipation and lead to a peaceful sleep and thorough evacuation, with an all-vegetable option offering 25 to 40 doses for 25 cents.

Thanksgiving at Castroville with Schaetter family

Lawrence Schaetter, a student at Moye Military School in Castroville, spends Thanksgiving with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Bronson and Miss Lucille, and Mr. and Mrs. C F Ahrens and Miss Alma, then visits Mr. and Mrs. A L Blumenthal and Mr. and Mrs. Louis Goethel of San Antonio for the holiday.

Adolph Meckel Adela Meckel Felix Saenger Dorothy Saenger San Antonio Albert Meckel Lawrence Schaetter Moye Military School Castroville R. J. Bronson Lucille C.F. Ahrens Alma A. L. Blumenthal Louis Goethel

Stehling's Offering Christmas Clothing Cleaning Service

For the Christmas holidays send your suits trousers coats and dresses to Stehling's for a perfect cleaning job. You'll like our fine work and service. Phone 290.

Stehling’s

Adlerika Endorsed by Traveler G D Calif

The advertisement promotes Adlerika as a remedy for gas bloating and stomach distress. It claims quick relief from constipation and urges readers to obtain the product today from Kallenberg's Pharmacy. The testimonial-like note is attributed to G D Calif, aged 55.

G.d.calif Kallenberg’s

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