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Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1940

Page

9

Stonewall Couples United In Marriage During Week End

A quiet wedding in San Antonio on Monday united Miss Meta Pehl daughter of John Pehl with Clarence Nielsen son of Mrs. Lofus Nielsen. They will reside on the Anders Nielsen farm. In Albert Lutheran Church Miss Irene Weirich and Victor Knoll were married with Rev. Leonard officiating. A reception for about 150 was held at Deike's Hall.

Pel Nielsen San Antonio Meta Pehl John Pehl Clarence Nielsen Lofus Nielsen Alfred Pehl Fredericksburg Henry Burg Burg Anders Nielsen Melrose Weirich Irma Weirich Hilmar Knoll Ira Lee Sultemeier Louise Weirich Hugo Weirich Jr Deike’s Mr. Dickey Henry Borchers Ernest Hodges Knoll Grady Striegler San Angelo Louis Crenwelge Leaky Texas Frank Staudt North Harper T. P. Harlow Jr Stein Lumber Co Methodist Church Baptist Church WMU Henry Maurer Wm. Casper Son Audley Connie Smith

Thanksgiving Day Program At Albert School

Thanksgiving program and pie supper held at Albert School on Wednesday night. Four turkey won by Clifton Klein and pies sold. Hot Tamale Band provided music and dancing lasted until late. Mrs. Willie Siggel returned home after weeks with daughter. Deer hunting reported good with several deer and turkeys killed. Francis Merz, the school teacher, returned with an eight pointer. Continued on page 4.

Clifton Klein Willie Siggel Alten Austin Helmuth Klein Joan Raulz Felix Pehl John Pehl Willie Klein Henry Burg Marcus Burg Simon Burg Henry J Charles Betty Hartmann John Raulz Ernst Peese Arnold Anita Fredericksburg Francis Merz Walter Hemmers

Kott Heads Advance Motor Company Two Years In Fredericksburg

Edward Kott known as Ted, native of Gillespie County, has led Advance Motor Company since 1938. He grew up in Fredericksburg, graduated from Fredericksburg High School in 1926, attended the University of Texas 1926-27, and worked for local businesses before joining his uncle on the Pacific Coast. He has been active in civic groups including Lions Club and Chamber of Commerce. He enjoys hunting, fishing and football.

Edward Kott Louis Kott Ford Advance Motor Company Ted Gillespie County Meusebach Creek Fredericksburg University of Texas The Motor Company A Po Lions Club Senior Chamber of Commerce Junior Chamber of Commerce Turner Club Fredericksburg Credit Bureau

Former Harper Youth Weds San Benito Bride

Murray Stevens, once of Harper, marries Miss Mildred Homel of San Benito. Stevens is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Stevens, and the couple receives best wishes from local friends.

Murray Stevens Harper Mildred Homel San Benito Murray J. M. Stevens

Ten Year Old Willow Youth Kills Deer

Royce Beyer a ten year old boy killed his first deer a seven point buck and plans a second hunt. His family from Bryan Texas associated with a traveling circus filmed yearly, and on Monday they visited Charles Sagebiel and family to show moving pictures of ranch life and circus travels.

Royce Waldemar Beyer S. Hoey Dc. A. Vernon Bryan Texas Charlie Young Carlos Chas. Sagebiel Youngs Mr. Vernon

Pioneer Blanco Citizen J. H. Chapman Dies at 87

J. H. Chapman known as Grandpa Chapman and pioneer citizen of Blanco County died at his daughter’s home in Johnson City at age 87. Survived by two daughters and four grandchildren, service held Sunday at the Christian church with Rev. J. H. Clark. Burial in Masonic cemetery beside wife and son.

J. H Grandpa) Chapman Blanco County Grandpa Chapman Tom Johnson Johnson City Mr. Chapman E. P. Ross Christian Church J. H. Clark Masonic Cemetery Jay Chapman Minnie Love Dick Cammack Kendall County Geo. Cammack Max Gipson and Overton Lon Gipson Felmon Cox A. & M. College

Castell social notes include visiting guests and travelers

Castell residents reported visitors and travel news from last week. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Henry Raesener and daughter Miss Geraldine and others from Fredericksburg and San Antonio. Norman Fritze visited with his parents in town before returning to San Antonio.

Henry Raesener Geraldine A. H. Keyser Lester Keyser Fredericksburg Ed. Fleuth San Antonio Chas Pluennecke Norman Fritze Wm. Fritze Randolph Leifeste Texas—A. & M Austin Alex Oestreich Peggy Gene Barnet Otto Henrich Carlysle Willingham Elsie Willingham Ervin Splittgender Mason

Rules Announced For Jaycee Yard Decoration Contest

The Junior Chamber of Commerce outlines a Christmas yard decoration contest with a turkey gobbler prize for the top five yards. Entries must mail a coupon to Box 173 Fredericksburg Texas and be ready for inspections on December 18 and December 22. Residents urged to decorate regardless of entry.

Chamber of Commerce Fred The Fredericksburg Lions’ Cheer Fund

Thanksgiving program draws large crowd in Doss

A record crowd attended a Thanksgiving program in Doss on Thursday night with bingo contests, games, and a country supper. Prizes included a blanket, flour sacks, oil, paint, coffee, cake, and pecans won by local residents including Mrs C J Dooley and Walter Eckert. Onion Creek school held its annual Thanksgiving program and supper last Saturday despite rain, drawing a large local turnout.

C. J. Dooley Fredericksburg Walter Eckert Hilda Emil Mund Elgin Dittmar Otto Hahn Louise Welge Bernhard Crenwelge Rubin Evers Elmo Baethge Onion Creek School

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Stonewall Benno Eckert Stonewal Albert School Mildred Pehl Albert Kott Tmdacdonald Studio San Bento Gilbert Pape Harper Hahn Mrs Chas. Sagebief Willow City Correspondent Richard Lau Blanco Viva Ruth Gipson Blane Castell News Edward Willenberg Castell Humble Oil Pau Ericksburg, Texas Harry Wahrmud Doss Kallenberg Willard Keidel’s Fredericksburg Lions Club Oman Standard Motor Company, Inc Fredericksburg, Texas
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