Local clubs host events and bridge nights in Fredericksburg
Julia Estill notes a busy social week with the Nit N So Club at a supper and hospital reception, and Pinochio and Merry Wives clubs meeting at members’ homes. Prizes were won by Hohmann, Kordzik, and other members. future entertainments are announced by Lindenberg, Dietel, Dolezal, and Henke.
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Ruby
Alice Dietrich
Fredericksburg Hospital
Werner Lindenberg
Fred Dietel
Victor Sagebiel
Willow City
Joan J. Moritz
Ernst Hohmann
Robert Lothlow
Louis Kordzik
Ernest Hohmann
Charles Dolezal
Shell Plus Club
Charles Doleza
Edgar Ochs
Udo Henke
Hayden Osbourn
Laurie Wells
Henke
Leo Tomlinson
Lester Keyser
Alvin Davidson
Osbourne
Centennial Club
Charles Dubray
William Petmecky
Mesdames Udo Henke
Henry Joseph
A. C. Klafka
Mangelberger Honored During San Antonio Visit
Miss Florine Mangelberger RN former U S Army nurse in Europe visited relatives with twelve guests at an afternoon bridge hosted by Mrs Udo Henke. Mrs Henry Joseph won first place, Mrs Edwin Kiehne second, with Miss Mangelberger receiving a guest prize.
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Florine Mangelberger
San Antonio
U. S. Army Nursing Corps
Udo Henke
Henry Joseph
Edwin Kiehne
Joe Duderstadt
Mangeberger
Miss Mangelberger
Felix Keidel
Ida Mangelberger
Roland Willis
Richard Henke
Centennial committees plan joint meeting for two cities
The New Braunfels Centennial Committee and the Fredericksburg Centennial Committee will meet in a joint session to coordinate observances. Fredericksburg sets its celebration May 5 to May 8, while New Braunfels runs from Friday May 10 to Sunday May 12.
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New Braunfels
Fredericksburg
New Baronfels
War Drains Soil Resources Creating Added Strain
The conflict intensified pressure on agricultural land as soil resources faced greater depletion. Officials warn continued warfare risks long term soil degradation affecting crop yields and food security.
Nebgen Loeffler Wedding Vows Exchanged in Hometown Ceremony
Miss Lucille Loeffler and George Nebgen wed on Saturday February 2 at 11 in St. Joseph's Church parish house with Fr Raymond Knopp presiding. Attendants Estella Nebgen Gilbert Maurer Ruth Loeffler Elgin Nebgen. A wedding dinner at the groom's home followed. After the trip, they will live with the bride's parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucille Loeffler
Otto Loeffler
George Nebgen
B. J. Nebgen
Mason
St. Joseph's Church
Raymond Knopp
Estella Nebgen
Gilbert Maurer
Ruth Loeffler
Elgin Nebgen
Guests Enjoy Valentine Bridge at Mrs Henke Home
Thursday afternoon eight friends played bridge hosted by Mrs Udo Henke. Mrs Walter McKay and Mrs Harry Tubbs won high and second high honors. A Valentine themed lunch followed with chicken salad crackers potato chips cake squares and coffee. Tables featured violets red heart centerpieces and matching ribbons.
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Udo Henke
Walter McKay
Harry Tubbs
Bethany Luther League meets at Dorothy Bernhard home
Dorothy Bernhard hosts Bethany Luther League on January 22 at 7:30 p.m. Twenty-two members and four visitors attend with one new member Harriet Rolfe. The evening opens with We All Believe In One True God, Psalm 63 read by devotion leader, and a study on Diplomas led by Margaret Crenwelge. Elsie Lang wins first prize in a game. James Herber takes booby prize. Refreshments of sandwiches, frites, pickles, cake and cocoa served.
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Bethany Luther League
Dorothy Bernhard
Miss Bernhard
Margaret Crenwelge
Luther League
Elsie Lang
James Herber
Mary Smith
Adeleine Schlaudt
Pat Meier
Harriet Rolfe
PTA Conference Set in Seguin After War
The Seventh District PTA Executive Board met in Seguin on January 23 to finalize plans for its first post war conference to be held April 3 and 4 in Seguin. District President Mrs D W Jordan presided and state vice president Mrs Warren Freund reported on the State Board of Managers meeting in Austin. The State Convention will be in Amarillo in 1946 with L G Byerly as state representative. board members include W T Decherd Virginia W Sharborough and Warren Freund of Austin and Mrs D W Jordan of Brady.
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Seventh District Pta
Seguin
D. W. Jordan
Warren Freund
State Board of Managers
Austin
Midland
Mesdames
W. T. Decherd
Virginia W. Sharborough
Brady
Triplets Born Near Comfort Receive Generous Gifts
Two girls and a boy born to Mr and Mrs Percy Lindner on the Holiday Road four miles from Comfort. The infants weigh four pounds two ounces, four pounds four ounces, and six pounds respectively. Gifts pour in from friends of the family.
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Percy Lindner
Comfort
Fredericksburg National Bank Closed for Lincoln's Birthday
Fredericksburg National Bank will be closed on Tuesday February 12 in observance of Lincoln's Birthday. This closing affects all banking operations and customer service for the day.
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Fredericksburg National Bank
Lincoln
Mrs Petermann Hosts Bridge Supper for Friends
Mrs Milton Petermann entertained twelve friends with a bridge supper assisted by Mrs Walter McKay. Yellow jonquils decorated the home and a short musical program followed punch. Guests included members of the Thursday Night Bridge Club with prizes for top and low scores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Petermann
Walter McKay
Ernest Lochte
Henry Schmidt
Laurie Wells
M. L. Bogisch
Nimitz Warns U S Would Be First Target in Next War
Fleet Admiral Chester W Nimitz told a Washington audience that if World War III occurs the aggressor will strike the United States first. He argued the U S remains the barrier to conquest and emphasized the need for rapid mobilization and a strong national defense to fulfill leadership duties.
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Chester W. Nimitz
Washington, D. C
United States
Mitz
Women's Patriotic Conference On National Defense
Navy
Nimitz
Crowds Bid Immigrants Adieu Aboard Queen Mary
In Southhampton a crowd of 2334 brides and babies of American servicemen gathered on the Queen Mary for a farewell in driving rain. Sailing postponed due to high seas and near gale. Captain C G Illingworth warned the ship could be damaged. The Queen would likely depart Monday. Mrs Joe Roberts of San Antonio was a guest of Mr and Mrs Ralph Gold for the weekend.
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United States
Southhampton
England
C G. Illingworth
English Channel
Joe Roberts
San Antonio
Ralph Gold
Personal stationery printing offer from Fredericksburg
Notice from Fredericksburg Publishing Co advertising printing services for personal stationery correspondence cards and related items in neat attractive typefaces.
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Fredericksburg Publishing Ca. T
Twelve Register On Attaining 18th Birthday In Gillespie County
Gillespie County Selective Service Board announced that twelve residents who reached age 18 in January registered this week. Names listed include Demetrio Valdez Frank Ottmers James Loitz Rubin Wehmerger Clarence Behrends Cecil Klaerner Andrew Kroll Daniel Loth Calvin Beckmann Alton Klier Raymond Stehlin Edmond Lively.
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Gillespie
Gillespie County Selective Service Board
Walter Jenschke
Demetrio Valdez
Frank L. W. Ottmers
James B. Loitz
Rubin R. Wehmerger
Clarence L. Behrends
Cecil R. Klaerner
Daniel E. Loth
Calvin H. Beckmann
Alton W. Klier
Raymond A. Stehlinzg
Edmond D. Lively
23 Years Ago Moments Retold in Local Notices
A reminiscence recalls Emil Riley N Striegler and Helen Henke helping Scoutmaster Alfred Cameron entertain. Friends bid farewell to Mrs. W. M. Craven at Mrs. Max T. Henke’s home as she leaves the city. Zion's Church Luther League members and friends held a Valentine Party at Miss Anna Schiaudt's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Riley
N. Striegler
Helen Henke
Alfred Cameron
W. M. Craven
Max T. Henke
Craven
Zion's Church
Luther League
Anna Schiaudt
Lincoln's Birthday Closure: Security State Bank
The Security State Bank will be closed Tuesday February 1 in observance of Lincoln's Birthday.
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Security State Bank
Lincoln
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Standard Society
Julia Estill
Liss Mangelberger
Nebgen-Loeffler
Valentine Bridge
Mrs. Henkes
la Mesa
Jimmie Gillen
PTA
Comport
Mrs. Petermann
Bridge
U. S
Taso
Galvestos
Paul Pfiester
Valentine
Dra
Schnelle
Just
Shelby
Schroeder Bros
Jook
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