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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1923
Page
1
County agents recount a 1923 work program across eighteen communities with twenty two projects, twenty one completed. Pecan budding and grafting, led by Henry Grote and J A Evans, spurred a county wide campaign to boost yield and nut quality through farmer demonstrations and schools.
Last Monday night Peter Schneider was driving a truckload of turkeys from Crabapple when the brakes failed and the vehicle capsized. His right arm was bruised but the turkeys and the truck suffered no damages.
Miss Ella Patton and Mr James Tachias united in marriage in San Antonio on Sunday morning. Immediately after the wedding they began their honeymoon trip to Galveston and Houston. They plan to reside in Waco where the groom runs the De Luxe Cafe.
Mrs Fritz Karger dies after lingering illness due to heart trouble at Comfort. A native of this county with maiden name Maria Schmidt. Funeral plans await arrival of her son from Minnesota.
A festive wedding took place Saturday December 14 at the Aug Langerhans home with Miss Cornelia Ransleben and Mr Fred W Langerhans tying the knot. Reverend Arthur Koerner officiated as guests and decor featured seasonal flowers.
A message from Los Angeles reveals Mr. Willie Ressmann, son of Mr and Mrs John Ressmann, was seriously injured in a boiler shop. It is unclear how extensive the injuries are but both legs are reported crushed.
Miss Leola Patton travels to Lott to spend winter with sister Mrs. Fred Sliva. Christmas tree party set for December 30 at Precericksburg Turner Hall. Alf Fritz of London recently moved to the county. Joe Roberts Helmuth Grobe and Milton Durst of San Antonio visited last Sunday. Radio Club met at Mrs. Hugo Kallenberg’s home. Herm Wuest of Blanco City visited last Monday. Stargars delivered to Chas Dietz and Rev John Kreinknecht by White Line Garage. Alex Brinkmann Willie Lindemann of Comfort were in town last Friday. Monroe Fischer of San Antonio visited relatives last Sunday. Carpenters enlarge White Line Garage. space between building and Fredericksburg bank to be used. Edith Krauskopf returned from California. Parents Max Schoenewolf and wife and Elsie. she returned to Llano to work in telegraph office.
The St Marys School Auxiliary list of raffle prizes and winners includes a large picture donated by Mrs John Petri a crocheted lace piece by Mrs Moritz Hartmann a crocheted centerpiece by Sisters of Divine Providence an embroidered bedspread by Miss Mary Meier a satin quilt by Mrs Emil Petsch a domestic quilt by Miss Sophy Jenschke and a gingham pieced quilt by Margareth Fiedler from San Antonio.
The wedding of Hermann Nehr and Emma Crenwelge was held at Heilige Geist Kirche with Reverend Arthur Koerner presiding. Attendants were Bernhard and Lilly Crenwelge. A dinner for the bridal party followed at the bride's parents home. Premarital courtesies had been extended since the engagement.
Miss Olea Nemky was feted with a miscellaneous shower Sunday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Eli Holly by the Jugend Verein of the Epworth League of the M. E. Church. The honoree will wed Mr. Edwin Durst next Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Hensch of Mason visited in the city earlier this week. Mr. Wim Bierschwale has recovered enough to sit up during the day.
Miss Leonora Anna Schubert and Mr. Max Treibs wed at 3 pm on Wednesday with Reverend Arthur Koerner officiating. Attendants Ad Treibs Dora Durst Else Werner. A dinner followed at the bride’s parents home, Benno Schubert.
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