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Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1952

Page

2

Jerry Lester Itz Baptism Sunday at St. John’s Crabapple

A baptism was held for baby Jerry Lester Itz at St. John’s Lath. Church Crabapple with Rev. M. J. Schwarz officiating. Sponsors were Mrs. Arwin Ratsch Mrs. Walter Itz Roy Itz of Doss and Elgin Staats. Grandparents include Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bruns and Mrs. Alfred Itz. Great grandmother Mrs. Christian Schaefer.

Lonnie Itz St. John’s Lath Crabapple Jerry Lester M. J. Schwarz Arwin Ratsch Walter Itz Doss Elgin Staats Roy Itz Henry Bruns Alfred Itz Christian Schaefer

Operations Listed In Local Hospitals This Week

In local hospitals several patients underwent operations this week. Names include Hugo Sattler Doss Ben Eaton Rogers Henry Raes mer San Antonio Harry Hoh mann Willow City Adolph Weiss and William Thiele Fredericks burg and Gloria Lumpkin Grit Tonsillectomy.

Hugo Sattler Doss Ben Eaton Rogers Henry Raesmer San Antonio Harry Hohmann Willow City Adolph Weiss William Thiele Fredericksburg Gloria Lumpkin

Youll Love Xmas if You Send the Gibson Cards

Fredericksburg Publishing Co Inc advertises Christmas greeting cards from the Gibson line with immediate availability stated as today.

Gibson Fredericksburg Publishing Co., Inc

Jung Grienke Nuptials Held in Harper Church

Mrs. Clara Lee Baumann Grienke daughter of Mrs. Oscar Baumann and the late Mr. Baumann wed James A Jung Jr son of Mr. and Mrs. James Jung Sr in St Anthony's Catholic Church Harper on December 10 at 9 am Reverend A A Gitter officiated. The bride wore a bluish grey wool suit with nylon blouse. Maid of honor Mrs Freddie Tatsch wore a cherry red gabardine suit. Best man Freddy Tatsch. A family barbecue followed at the bridegroom's home. They will reside in Alexandria Virginia as he serves at Fort Belvoir with 2 1/2 years Army service including 11 months in Korea.

Clara Lee Baumann Grienke Oscar Baumann Mr. Baumann James A. Jung Jr James Jung Sr A. A. Gitter St. Anthony's Catholic Church Harper Freddy Tatsch Alexandria Ft. Belvoir Korea

Miss Tally to Be Home for Yule Holidays

Mary Margaret Tally daughter of Mrs H H Fricke will return to Fredericksburg from Dallas Friday afternoon December 19 after a week of Yule events at Hockaday School On December 12 the girls decorate the Christmas tree at Tarry House and later present Our Lady’s Juggler with a wassail bow and plum pudding A Christmas Vespers featuring the Britten Ceremony of Carols will be held December 14 in Perkins Chapel on the Southern Methodist University campus Hobart Foster Mossman and Mrs Mossman will host a formal Christmas banquet Thursday evening prior to vacation Miss Tally who attended Fredericksburg High School last year is in Hockaday’s Second Form and will return January 4

Hockaday Mary Margaret Tally H. H. Fricke Tally Fredericksburg Dallas Tarry House Dramatics Club Perkins Southern Methodist University Thomas Merriman Benjamin Britten Britten Hobart Foster Mossman Hocksaday Mossman Miss Tally Fredericksburg High School

Kindergarten Christmas Party Glowing with Santa Gifts

Mrs Henry Lochte hosted a Hermann Sons Hall party for her Kindergarten class and younger siblings from 2 30 to 5 p m. Children played games watched three films by Lester Frantzen and sang carols. Santa Claus played by Mrs Freda Hammons arrived with gifts while the class presented a linen tablecloth and napkins to their hostess.

Henry Lochte Hermann Sons Hall Woody Woodpecker Lester Frantzen Santa Claus Santa Freda Hammons

Man Worries Over Hard Work To Support Wife’s Grooming

A man laments heavy labor required to fund his wife’s grooming and upkeep. He notes rising costs and seeks relief through better wages or affordable services. The remark reflects gendered expectations and economic strain in domestic life.

Esterbrook Gift Sets Spotlighted at Fredericksburg Co

Esterbrook Pen and Pencil sets are promoted as ideal Christmas gifts. The Fredericksburg Publishing Co inc showcases the new line for holiday shoppers.

Esterbrook Fredericksburg Publishing Co., Inc

Golden Anniversary For Gillespie Couple Klett

Mr and Mrs Albert Klett celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at Bethany Lutheran Church and Fair Park Exhibition Hall with a devotional service, family dinner, and open house. He served as Gillespie County Clerk 1920 1940 and taught 1892 1912. they have 12 grandchildren.

Albert Klett Bethany Luth Fair Park Exhibition Hall Klett Gillespie County Lower South Grape Creek Knopp Robert Tosca Edwin Seipp Edgar Viola Louis Hannemann McGregor Walter Ruby Harvey Ransleben Kerrville Hannemann Walter Kiett Kiett Bethany Church G. A. Poehlmann Victor Stahl Fair Park Bethany Echo Choir Wm. Dietel Concordia and Arion Mr. Klett Betsy Seipp Wilbert Seipp Charlotte Hannemann

National VFW officer visits Llano post on strong 1951 gains

National VFW leader praised the organization's 1951 achievements noting 201 000 projects and one and a half million dollars spent. He urged honoring disabled veterans and making new members feel at home. The visit included a luncheon with Governor Shivers in Austin and recognizes Frantzen Ahrens Post for 130 percent 1951 membership growth as Llano Mason Fredericksburg posts joined in greeting.

VFW Port Lavaca Allan Shivers Austin Frantzen - Ahrens Texas Llano Mason Fredericksburg

New Gibson Cards Warm Fredericksburg Readers

Fredericksburg Publishing Company releases a bright line of Gibson Cards to lift spirits and spread cheer as friends send thoughtful notes to brighten a sick day. The cheerful designs promise comforting messages and sturdy construction.

Gibson Fredericksburg Publishing Company

Holy Ghost Ladies Aid Holds Christmas Program

The Holy Ghost Lutheran Church Ladies Aid held a Sunday meeting with memorial services for Mrs. Adolph Gerhard and Christmas readings. Wreaths were sent to the Lutheran Welfare Society of Texas in memory of Mrs. Gerhard and Dr. Victor Keidel.

Ladies Aid of Holy Ghost Lutheran Church Adolph Gerhard O. Lindenberg Lutheran Welfare Society of Texas Gerhard Victor Keidel Guenther Henke Alfred Rusenperger Reinhold Tatsch A. J. Hahne Walter Kolmeier Walter Braeutigam Arthur Crenwelge Harry Pfeil Chas Kiehne

Kerrville preacher and Schreiner leader profile

Messiah Sunday over the Christmas address is a noted southern speaker and lay preacher. He serves as an elder at First Presbyterian Kerrville and leads the city's largest couples Sunday School class. He previously led Schreiner Institute after presiding over the University Military School in Mobile Alabama.

Oiver South First Presbyterian Church of Kerrville Schreiner Institute University Military School Mobile Alabama

Koennecke Baptism Held December 7 at St. Pauls

Charles Edward Koennecke son of Mr and Mrs Chester Koennecke was baptized Sunday December 7 by Rev M J Schwarz at St Pauls Lutheran Cave Creek Sponsors were Robert Koennecke Seguin Ruben Sagebiel Mrs Victor Ottmers and Mrs Willie Heiner Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Eugene Koennecke and Mrs Arthur Sagebiel Great grandfather Fred Koennecke A turkey dinner followed at noon at the parents home.

Charles Edward Koennecke Chester Koennecke M. J. Schwarz St. Paul's Lutheran Church Cave Creek Robert Koennecke Seguin Ruben Sagebiel Victor Ottmers Willie Heiner Eugene Koennecke Arthur Sagebiel Fred Koennecke

Card of Thanks for Mrs. Edgar Gold

The bereaved family thanks friends neighbors and relatives for acts of kindness and sympathy shown after the death of our beloved wife mother sister and grandmother Mrs. Edgar Gold Your kindness will be long remembered.

Edgar Gold

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H. Heyland Jerry Lester Itz IN the Hospital Westinghouse Electric Westinghouse R. C. A. Victor RADIO Pioneer Furniture CO Jung-Grienke Harper Church Ion National Miles Gebhardt Pine Grove Maxwell House Coffee Woodbury Holy Ghost Ladies Aid Koennecke
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