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Newspaper

Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1940

Page

9

Stonewall Hosts Shower for Mrs Clarence Nielsen

Mrs Marcus Burg and Mrs Alfred Pehl hosted a miscellaneous shower for Mrs Clarence Nielsen with about 55 guests. The Christmas blue and silver decor featured a Santa bag of gifts as the hostesses served lunch and confections.

Marcus Burg Alfred Pehl Clarence Nielsen Kurt Weinheimer Santa Claus Kute Weitheimer Dora Nielsen Mildred Pehl Anita Klein Nielsen Meta Pehl

Johnson City Social Roundup Includes Local Visits

San Antonio visitors William Wolf and George Gipson on business. Round Mountain pair Elijah and wife in Johnson City. Jim Walker family from Rocky in town with Victor Gibson. Emma Cox and Merribel San Marcos weekend visit. Miss Lelia Gipson and Bengal Kent of Sandy in Austin. John and Oscar Rosa of Sandy in Johnson City. Bettie Black called Dripping Springs to grandmother’s bedside. grandmother died Friday night. Gilbert Murray of Miller and Emmett Pilgrim visiting. John Mour sund and Albert Mour sund of Austin weekend guests. Walter Crider of Burnet and Geo Lester of Cypresson also seen in town.

William Wolf George Gipson San Antonio Elijah Bergman Round Mountain Johnson City Jim Walker Victor Gibson Rocky Emma Cox Merribel San Marcos Montgomery Albert Moursund Walter Crider Burnet Emil Kent Geo Lester Cypression Sunay

Felix Wilke Electrician With 21 Years in Power

Felix Wilke began in the electrical business in 1919 when his father and partners bought Fredericksburg Light and Power. He has been local manager of Central Power and Light Company since 1926, after serving as manager of the Fredericksburg plant and rebuilding after the 1921 fire.

Felix Wilke Fredericksburg Light and Power Company Central Power and Light Company Wilke Ernst Wilke Albert Albert School Fredericksburg Reliance Roller Mills Felix Sam Camp Mabry Austin Auto Mechanics Dif Willie Borcher

Harper PTA Monthly Meeting and Local Socials

A 30 member Harper PTA meeting at the School Auditorium featured a devotional by Mrs. Clarence Harper and programs by 1st and 2nd grades. The report notes growing membership and several local visits as area residents were listed with December activity.

PTA

Former Morris Ranch Woman Breaks Shoulder

Mr. Clayton Morris and Mrs. R. H. Morris were called to San Antonio last Thursday to the bedside of Mrs. Clayton Morris who fell and broke her shoulder. She was resting fairly well. The Home Demonstration Club met Dec. 6 in the home of Mrs. Otto Grona with Mrs. Chas Weber elected kitchen demonstrator and Mrs. S. W. Byrd yard demonstrator. Plans were made for a Christmas party at the home of Mrs. S. W. Byrd. Mrs. Hugo Usener reported on council meetings. Miss Martin described the 1941 mattress program with applications at Morris Ranch Store under Mrs. Hugo Usener on the first Saturday each month. Mrs. F. J. Maier of Fredericksburg Reading Club was mentioned.

The Baptist Church George Duderstadt Thomas Alpine M. Thomas Fred Rahe Hubert Fredericksburg Omer Cottle Johnie Bernice Silvers Smithson Valley Herman Harper Clayton Morris R. H. Morris San Antonio Otto Grona Chas. Weber S. W. Byrd Hugo Usener Martin Morris Ranch F. J. Maier Reading Club Emil Wilke Felix Pehl Mildred Irene Merz Pehl’s Hall Santa Claus Edgar Maenius Henry Maenius Edgar Mayer Werner Schumann Henry Wilke Norman Wilke Hugo Maenius Richard Kunz Luckenbach Johnny Burg Buddy Hahne Alfred Wilke Blanco Pehl’s

Albert Choir Names Officers For Next Year

The Albert Mannerchor held its yearly meeting naming officers for the coming year. President P Cornell was reelected. Vice President Francis Merz. Secretary Vigo Nielson. Treasurer Herman Wilke. Sergeant at arms Erwin Lindig. Community events include a Christmas program at Pehl's hall on Dec 22 with Santa Claus handing out candy.

Albert Mannerchor P. Cornell Francis Merz Vigo Nielson Herman Wilke Seargant Erwin Lindig

Cowan Couple Celebrate Golden Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Henry Cowan celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a large open house Sunday. About 150 guests from Comfort Kerrville San Antonio and local areas attended a turkey dinner and a cake centerpiece with golden arch and two white doves.

Henry Cowan August Saline Gusinter K. P. Codrington C. C. Jones Comfort Bruno Schwethelm Kerrville Strochecker Turtle Creek R. G. Bowen R. G. Bowen Jr W. P. Austin Fritz Kirchoff San Antonio Charles Klinksiek Henry Klinksiek Grapetown Monroe Hohenberger Helmuth Hohenberger Leona Hohenberger Blanco Vera Hohenberger Austin Bodo Habenicht Adolph Stieler Nellie Habenicht Dorothy Henke Venon Hohenberger Woerner Hohenberger Paul Ingenhuett Paula Herman Ingenhuett Elizabeth G. R. Edwards Albert Saline

Celebrates 50th Birthday With Turkey Dinner at Home

Alfred Heimann was honored at a turkey dinner on Sunday December 8 observing his 50th birthday. Over 50 guests attended to extend good wishes and celebrate the milestone. Nearby, Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Nixon received a charivari at their Harper area home with dancing and refreshments for about forty guests.

Alfred Heimann Ellis Nixon Harper Hans Bergner Victor Dittmar

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Aly Stonewall Mrs Benno Eckert Stonewall 4-H Mrs. Eckert Agnes Nebgen Vernel Hahne Virginia Weinheimer Seng W. H Bianco News Viva Ruth Gipson Bianco ThacDonald Studio Harper Pta Gilbert Pape Harper Clarence Harper Myrtle Reed EB. O. Larkin Grace Davidson Leila V. Byrd Mildred Pehl Albert Peter AIR Nmas Kuenemann Hardware Mrs. Hy. Cowan Ball King Emil Herbert Eddie Herbert Willie Klinksick August Jordan P. G. Gott Emil Riley Walter Schaefer Cora Habenicht Alfons Walter Max Henke Willie Nagel Charles Kallenberg Otto Henke Frieda Kott Harry Habenicht Rudolph Habenicht Weston Luckenbach Harry Wahrmund Doss Lions’ Cheer Fund Chamber of Commerce Predericksburg Lions Club Lower Coulurady River Authority
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