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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1962
Page
2
Judy, daughter of Dora Tietz, will spend Christmas holidays with her family. Judy works as a junior high history teacher and accountant, based at Cal School in Port Isabel, and recently arrived home from Texaco, Inc. for the holidays.
Miss Paula E Tatsch and S/Sgt Raver C Buley wed in St Mary's Church in a double ring ceremony officiated by Rev W Schneider. Bride from local Tatsch family. groom stationed with USAF at Fairchild AFB Spokane Washington. Reception for 166 at Community Hall followed by trip to Spokane. Out of town guests from Vermont San Antonio Boerne Austin and Comfort.
The Holy Ghost Lutheran Church Ladies Aid Society held an Advent and Christmas program on Sunday December 9 with chairman Mrs Otto Kott presiding. Mrs O Lindenberg led devotions and several members gave German readings and poems plus a Christmas song by multiple members. Group songs opened and closed the event followed by refreshments.
Zonta Club members and guests gathered at Mrs Dora Tietz home on Monday night December 17 for a Christmas party. The house was decorated with a door tree entrance hall tree and living room tree. A buffet dinner preceded a gift distribution and bed shoe project for nursing home patients. Members sang Christmas songs.
The Central Texas Electric Co operative employees and directors hosted their annual Christmas party at the Legion Hall on December 15. A cocktail hour ran 7 to 9 pm, children received candy at 8 pm, and Hill Country Boys performed 9 to 11 pm. A smorgasbord followed with turkey, ham, salads, and breads as a red candle centerpiece framed the cedar table setting. Dancing continued after the feast.
Girl Scouts of Troop 15 invited boys to their Christmas party in the Cabin on Friday December 14 from 7 30 to 11 p m. Entertainment included dancing and refreshments. Decor featured a red cloth table, a white net Christmas tree with red ornaments, and festive touches. Chaperones were Mr and Mrs J C Ward and Mr and Mrs E E Pittman.
St Peter Lutheran Church Women held a Christmas program on December 13 in the parish house. Rev William Lange spoke on Christ Transforms Lives and a quartet sang While Christmas slides showed ornaments. The group viewed a Christmas tree and workshop displays and presented a money tree to Rev Lange.
Miss Marilyn Peese and Dudley Herbert married at Holy Ghost Lutheran Church on Saturday December 15 at 3 pm. The couple, both graduates of Fredericksburg High School, will reside at 510 North Orange Street. Attendants included Judy Kneip and Lin Marie Staudt. best man Kenneth Herbert. A reception followed at Sunnyside Tavern with family and friends attending.
Provide ash trays for adult guests and ensure the path to the door is well lit. Remove hazards that could cause guests to fall.
Miss Virginia Stehling, bride elect of Richard Rahr, received a miscellaneous shower at the Brandenberger home on Sunday December 16. Guests included Mrs. Hen ry Stehling and other family members. The couple plans to wed January 5 at St Mary's Catholic Church, with Christmas decor and carnations featuring in the event.
Mrs. Jennie Dietert Hopf and Emil L. Walter wed in a Friday ceremony at 5 30 p m in the bride’s home. Rev H F Treptow of Bethany Lutheran officiated. Attendants included Walter’s children Theresa Walter San Antonio and David Alfred and Austin Walter of Houston. The couple wore coordinated attire and white carnation corsages. 702 West Main Street.
In Germany many modern Christmas customs originate from Germany including the lighted evergreen tree. Gift choosing season in West Germany begins after Christmas bonuses are distributed in December.
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