Coffee Honors Georgia Visitor Arrangements and Guests
Mrs. Tyrus Cox hosted a Thursday morning gathering for friends and former classmates of Mrs. M. Smith Malone of Atlanta the former Miss Elsie Sagebiel. Yellow asters adorned the dining table as Mrs. Art Rowert poured coffee. Mr. and Mrs. Malone and their two daughters Candy and Robin had been guests at the Sagebiel home and left Friday to visit Mr. Malone’s parents in Atlanta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyrus Cox
M. Smith Malone
Atlanta
Elsie Sagebiel
Art Rowert
Ottmers Baptism Dinner Held
Sharon Elaine Ottmers daughter of Ches ter F Ottmers was baptized at St. Pauls Lutheran Cave Creek with Rev M J Schwarz officiating. Sponsors were Mrs Emil Birch Mrs Richard Kunz Raymond Gold and Vernon Brodbeck. A dinner followed at the grandparents Felix Ottmers home. Herman Kuhlmann of Houston visited over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharon Elaine Ottmers
Chester F. Ottmers
M. J. Schwarz
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Cave Creek
Emil Birch
Richard Kunz
Raymond Gold
Vernon Brodbeck
Felix Ottmers
Willow City WSCS Holds November Meeting at Horlen Home
The Willow City WSCS met at Mrs. Henry Horlen's home on Tuesday November 27 at 2 30 pm for monthly social and program. Devotional leader Mrs. Clifford Renick read passages from Ephesians and Matthew 12 16 35. Participants included Mrs. Marlin Alt haus Nolin Alt haus and Mrs. Ferrel Smith. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Henry Horlen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willow City
WSCS
Henry Horlen
Clifford Renick
Marlin
Nolin Althaus
Ferrel Smith
Jesus
We Believe and the Call for a Government Clean Sweep
The text decries widespread corruption in the executive branch and calls for prompt prosecution of officials. It warns that failure to act risks a breakdown of law enforcement nationwide and credits a proposed Fair Deal for cleaning up government, noting President Truman did not start the effort.
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Keyvenue
Justice
Wose Service
Executive Department
Truman
Engagement Announced for Bettye Norene Swinburne and John Ed Knopp
Mr. and Mrs. Ray C. Swinburne of Soledad California announce the engagement of their daughter Bettye Norene to John Ed Knopp son of Mrs. Paula Knopp Treibs. The ceremony is set for December 23 in Dallas. Bettye Norene attended Iowa Park and Wichita Falls schools and Gonzales High School class of 1951. she currently attends Hartnell College in Soledad. John Ed is a Fredericksburg High School graduate who studied in Austin and serves in the Air Force at Love Field Dallas.
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Ray C. Swinburne
Soledad
Calif
Bettye Norene
John Ed. Knopp
Paula Knopp Treibs
Dallas
Iowa Park
Wichita Falls
Texas
Gonzales Hi School
Atae Hartnell College
California
John Ed
Fredericksburg High School
Austin
Air Force
Love Field
Public Reform in Bexar County Spurs City Manager System
A historical reflection praises local citizens who fought wasteful spending in Bexar County Texas. Leaders like Walter McAllister Jack White and Bill Hensley pushed for reform culminating in the adoption of the City Manager form of government and a County Unit road system. The piece contrasts old corruption with new efficiency and urges growth for San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter McAllister
Jack White
Bill Hensley
Bexar County
Bexar
San Antonio
Sonata Forms Featured at Music Study Club
The Music Study Club met at Mrs. H. H. Fricke’s home last Tuesday with Mrs. Nan Hie Striegler in charge. Mrs. Henry Lochte discussed Sonata Forms followed by performances of Beethoven Kreutzer Sonata, Beethoven Opus 10 No 1, and Sonatina Opus 8 No 1 by local pianists and violinists, plus a group sing and a planned Christmas party at Mrs. V. B. Spiva’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Fricke
Music Study Club
Nan- Hie Striegler
Henry Lochte
Kreutzer
Alfred Schnelle
Frances Ernst
Level
R. S. Conner
John J. Moritz
Mildred Lochte
V. B. Spiva
Jay Hein
Gieen Cathedral
Schneile
Fredericksburg Urges Christmas Displays in Outdoor Yard Contest
News firms and local businesses are urged to join the annual Christmas outdoor yards and window display campaign. Fredericksburg has earned wide acclaim for Yuletide displays attracting visitors from surrounding cities. Judging will consider originality theme illumination and decorations.
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Fredericksburg
Hermann Sons Lodge Votes And Dues Increase
Mrs Charles Delezal was elected trustee of the ladies lodge. Mrs Wolfgang Weinheimer Mrs Lawrence Burrer and Miss Margaret Straube named to the ladies finance committee. Lodges approve dues rise to retire building obligations and set December 15 for a combined family Christmas party. They also commit money to the Christmas Fund at the Altenheim in Comfort.
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Charles Delezal
Ladies Lodge
Wolfgang Weinheimer
Lawrence Burrer
Margaret Straube
Altenheim
Comfort
Florine Holy Joins Medea Cast at McMurry College
Abilene November 30 Florine Holy a McMurry College student from Fredericksburg is named a cast member for the College Theater production Medea to be staged December 12 and 13 Directed by Bill Adams Barbara Douglass of Big Spring stars as Medea and Bill Crier of Abilene plays Jason The Greek tragedy features about 30 cast members with elaborate stage settings planned
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Abilene
Florine Holy
McMurry College
Fredericksburg
College Theater
Bill Adams
Barbara Douglass
Big Spring
Medea
Bill Crier
Jason
Adams
Grobe Fluitt Nuptials Held at Cave Creek
Miss Bobbie Fluitt and Clemens Grobe united in marriage by the Reverend on Wednesday November 28 at 4 p.m. The bride wore a grey suit with pink nylon blouse and white mums. Attendants included Mrs. Raymond Fluitt. Marvin Grobe served as best man. A wedding supper followed at the bride’s parents’ home. The couple will reside at 104 S Elk St. Grobe is a 1949 FHS graduate. Fluitt attended Karnes City High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobbie Fluitt
E. W. Fluitt
Clemens Grobe
August C. Grobe
M. J. Schwarz
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Cave Creek
Raymond Fluitt
Marvin Grobe
S. Elk St
Mr. Grobe
FHS
Karnes City High School
Kelley Visit Noted by Fredericksburg Residents
Mr and Mrs W E Kelley of Austin visited Fredericksburg on Saturday continuing their Southern Texas tour.
Adoption of Unit Road System Aimed at Saving Tax Dollars
The piece urges Gillespie County voters to persist in adopting the Unit Road System to maximize road tax value. It notes progress is slow but believes success in Bexar County and San Antonio shows the approach can improve efficiency in Texas counties over time. The author stresses public welfare goals and patient effort.
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Bexar County
Kansas City
Pendergast
United States
Texas
Gillespie County
Bexar
San Antonio
The Touch of Distinction Monogram Playing Cards
Fredericksburg Publishing Company promotes monogrammed playing cards as distinguished gifts. The ad highlights personalized touches for cards and gift appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg Publishing Company
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Georgia
Ottmers
Herman Kuhlmann
Houston
Willie Kuhlmann
Susie
U.S.A
Appliques
Pioneer Furniture Company
Horlen
Welch's
Kellogg's
Davelco
Monterey
Juenke & Schoenewolf
Bettye Norene Swinburne
Hermann Sons
Florine Holly
McMurray
W. E. Kelley
Fredercksburg
R. C. A. Victor
R. C. A. Victors
Television
RCA Victor
City Radio & Electric Co
ZERC
Eeer
Central Drug CO
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