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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1945
Page
7
Lester Pegley and daughter of Houston visited Mrs. B. J. Longshore last week. Triplet girls were born to Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Norwood of Route 1 Comanche in Brownwood hospital. One of them died within ten hours after birth.
A guest at the Knopp home, Rev. Fr. Raymond Knopp of Mason, stayed last week. Lt. Commander yj. C. Wilson Jr. visited from Galveston for a weekend, accompanied back by his wife who has been with Mrs Knopp.
Windmill and galvanized tank in very good condition offered for sale. Located at 507 E Schubert St. Phone 4503. Price 1495.
St Marys Parish will conduct a week long campaign from December 9 to 16 to collect canned foods for starving people in Europe and Asia. Donations from all community members are welcome with a goal of 20 million cans.
Barbara Alice Brown was guest of honor on her seventh anniversary at a party hosted by her aunt Mrs. Albert Jost and mother Mrs. Wilburn Brown. Seventeen guests played outdoor games directed by Betty Brown and Evelyn Treibs, took snapshots for her father at Fort Hamilton, New York, and then competed in a bean tossing game.
Willow City residents welcomed a cold norther and cloudy rain while families hosted furloughs and Thanksgiving gatherings. Many local names from Althaus to Gold, Renick, Laurence, and Holland appear in visits, trips to San Antonio, weddings, and hospital charity events amid wartime furloughs and veterans support.
The center of interest was a large white frosted chocolate birthday cake with yellow greetings. Seven lighted females wore yellow. Place cards and nine ribbons connected the confection to each plate. Favors were penny savings banks. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Jost of San Antonio attended.
Adolph and his wife celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary with services at St Marys Church on November 28. A family dinner followed on December 2 at the Cordes home with children Alvin and Chester Cordes hosting, and Rev. F X Wolf delivering the toast. The couple, born in Frederickshoro and long-time Stonewall residents, were attended by relatives and friends from San Antonio and the University of Texas. Additionally, Mrs Henry Jordan Sr died November 18 at age 3 years, widow of pioneer Methodist pastor Rev Henry Jordan, survived by six sons two daughters and a sister.
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Mrs J T Estill welcomed four nephews on Saturday Marlin Brown returned to San Antonio from duties with the U S Army Air Corps in Africa and Italy Logan Brown of Dallas home from duty with the U S Navy in Hobwell Oscar S and Wesley Brown of San Antonio sons of Mrs Walt Brown and the late Mr Brown of San Antonio. The four brothers enjoyed a deer hunt on the Ben Kneese ranch for several days.
The Public School Parent-Teacher Association schedules its annual Christmas meeting for Friday December 7 at 1 30 pm with a special Primary Grades program. The general meeting moves to 3 pm with a devotion led by Mrs Benno Weiss and Christmas songs. Rev W Schulze will speak on Religion and Our Children. The PTA Christmas Party closes the afternoon.
J O Ernst Piano Shop in Fredericksburg announces a large shipment of used pianos including Baby Grand small and medium uprights in like new condition and player pianos with music rolls. Prices are said to be reasonable for the holiday season. Telephone 512W.
Miss Lucille Klein received a miscellaneous shower at the home of Mrs. Louis Klein on Sunday November 11. Her fiancé Mr. Victor Kott attended as the guest of honor. Guests showered the couple with rice and viewed gifts before bunco prizes were awarded. Refreshments included chicken salad potato salad and cakes. Pink and blue napkins bore her name.
Miss Evelyn Weinheimer and Mrs Rubin Filein were hostesses to approximately 40 guests at a social event. The gathering featured gold printed invitations and a formal reception setting.
Advertisement notes Dooievs as sellers of Phillip's Milk ox Maenesia with a promotional claim to remember the brand when seen in standard markets.
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