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Newspaper

Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1940

Page

5

Missionary Societies Hold Programs At Local Churches

Several church circles held meetings Thursday or Tuesday with varied programs. The First Methodist groups Circle One and Circle Two shared readings songs and a prayer while Bethany Lutheran noted a memorial for Mrs. Hilmar Ransleben and welcomed Emma Rode as a new member.

the Missionary Society Circle First Methodist Church Herman Hahn J. Allen Ada Peden All Voice of God Mesdames Elgin Crenwelge R. R. Jackson Crenwelge The Missionary Society Circle Two Missionary Society For the Bethany Lutheran Church Karl Rausch Theo Haag Hilmar Ransleben Emma Rode Clarence Probst

Social Bridge Highlights and Club Luncheons

Mrs. Clarence Schroeder hosted a Wednesday bridge gathering with friends and guests including Mesdames Edgar Klett Bill Teague Monroe Wahl Bill Rausch and Miss Josephine Stahl. Prizes went to Mrs. Max Wahl and Mrs. Monroe Wahl. Afterplay served potato salad walnut squares and coffee.

Clarence Schroeder Max Wahl Monroe Wahl Mesdames Edgar Klett Bill Teague Bill Rausch Josephine Stahl Fric Juenke Fred Mathisen Juenke Tillie Keidel Kermit Striegier Udo Henke

Auxiliary Luncheon Held by Kerrville Medical Group

The Women's Medical Auxiliary met in Kerrville to hold its regular monthly luncheon at the Mexican Shop with co hostesses Mrs Herrick Mrs Webb and Mrs Reid. Ten guests were served a three course Mexican luncheon. A brief business session followed and state recording secretary W A Minsch of Sanatorium spoke on Various Phases of State Work. Mrs Reid invited members to her home for bridge.

Women's Medical Auxiliary Kerrville

Kappeer Kraenzchen Guests Dine At Mrs Hirsch Home

Th members of the Kaffee kraenzchen were guests of Mrs Henry Hirsch in her home on Thursday afternoon. Others enjoying the hospitality were Mesdames FE H Riley Walter Schaefer and Miss Ella Hole camp of Comfort. Hostess was assisted by Mrs Milton Durst in serving cooked ham perfection salad potato chips layer cakes peach pie cookies and coffee.

Kaffeekraenzchen Henry Hirsch Mesdames FE

Miss Julia Mueller Weds Alfred Crenwelge at Grace Church

Miss Julia Mueller wed Alfred Crenwelge Sunday at Grace Lutheran Church San Antonio. Rev John A Scherzer officiated with Clara Mueller and Ralph Pressler as attendants. After a wedding trip to Monterrey Mexico they will reside in Fredericksburg.

Julia Mueller Louis Mueller Alfred Crenwelge Lena Crenwelge Grace Lutheran

Hansen Heimann Rites Performed in Holy Ghost Church

Miss Anita Heimann wed Milton Hansen in a ceremony at the Holy Ghost Lutheran Church with Rev. O Lindenberg officiating. Attendants Rubin Hahne Ruby Hansen George Heimann and Cora Heimann assisted. A wedding supper followed at the Heimann home.

Anita Heimann Milton Hansen Holy Ghost Lutheran Church O. Lindenberg Rubin Hahne Ruby Hansen George Heimann Cora Heimann Henry Heimann Arthur Hansen Werner Heimann

Wunderlich-Grell Nuptials In Bethany Lutheran Church

Miss Anita E Wunderlich daughter of Mrs Otto Wunderlich married Anton Grell son of Mr and Mrs Karl Grell of Hondo Texas in Bethany Lutheran Church. The Rev Theo Haag officiated with Alfred Wunderlich as best man and Mrs Alfred Wunderlich as matron of honor. The couple will reside in Hondo where the groom works as a clerk.

Anita E. Wunderlich Otto Wunderlich Anton Grell Karl Wm Grell Hondo Texas Theo Haag Bethany Lutheran Church Alfred Wunderlich

Staats Bruns Married at Crabapple Church

On January 31 at 2 p m Rev W C Poehlmann united Vera Bruns and Elgin Staats in a double ring ceremony at Crabapple Lutheran Church. Attendants were Elenora Hopp Christian Staats Jr Olivia Kuhlmann and Orvin Treibs. The couple to reside in Fredericksburg after a barbecue reception at the bride’s home.

W. C. Poehlmann Crabapple Lutheran Church Vera Bruns Elgin Staats Elenora Hopp Christian Staats Jr Olivia Kuhlmann Orvin Treibs Lonnie Itz Henry Bruns Crabapple Christian Staats Fredericksburg

Knopp 4 H Club Judges Aprons At January Meeting

The Knopp 4-H Club met January 24 at Mrs. R A Klett home with Miss Cornelia Faye Stewart agent. Members Cecilia Kunz Celeta Kunz Louise Kramer Dora Dietrich Lorine Dietrich Leela Dietrich Elsie Dietrich Rosa Segner brought aprons sewing boxes patterns and materials for inspection. Rosa Segner reporter.

Knopp 4-H Club Cornelia Faye Stewart R. A. Klett Lorine Leela Elsie Dietrich Rosa Segner

Alma Schmidt Shower Honors Future Bride

Miss Alma Schmidt was honored at a Sunday tea shower from 2:30 to 5:30 at Miss Geraldyn SchoeneWolf's home. Hostesses were Miss SchoeneWolf and Mrs. Allen Keller with guests welcomed by Mrs. Albert Schmidt and Mrs. Ed. Nixon. A Llano highway motif decor framed the table with signs reading Curve Slow and 22 miles to Llano. Forty five guests attended as preparations note her upcoming marriage to Erwin Nixon of Llano.

Alma Schmidt Erwin Nixon Llano Geraldyn Schoenewolf Schoenewolf Allen Keller Albert Schmidt Ed. Nixon Schmidt Little Rice Road Clarence Schroeder Gerhardt Petermann Comfort

Shower Honors Anita Wunderlich on Wedding Event

A miscellaneous shower for Anita Wunderlich, wife of Anton Grell of Hondo, was hosted by Mrs. Alfred Wunderlich and Mrs. Walter Welgehausen at Wunderlich home. Valentine decor and a gift basket marked the occasion. bingo prizes went to Mesdames Chester Lochte and Richard Bruns. Refreshments for 30 guests included meat, potato salad, saltines, cake, cookies, and hot chocolate.

Anita Wunderlich Anton Grell Hondo Bethany Lutheran Church Alfred Wunderlich Wunderlich Walter Welgehausen Valentine Chester Lochte Richard Bruns

Mrs Goldschmidt Entertained by Mrs Striegler in Fredericksburg

Mrs Robert Striegler hosted Saturday afternoon in Fredericksburg for Mrs Herman Goldschmidt of San Antonio, first PTA president and Friday speaker at Founders Day. Attending were early PTA members. luncheon for ten featured a handmade lace tablecloth and a flowering cactus centerpiece.

Robert Striegler

Jolly Six Meat Tuesday entertains at Mrs Cordes home

The Jolly Six were entertained Tuesday afternoon by Mrs. Chester Cordes in her home. She hosted a Mexican luncheon in the dining room with a bright Mexican cloth on the table and a central Mexican scene framed by cactus plants in small pottery bowls.

Jolly Six Chester Cordes

Valentine Bridge Telethemed Tea Honors Mrs Wahl and Mrs Keilingel Hoefer

Mrs H A Ries hosted a Thursday afternoon bridge event with three tables and awarded honors to Mrs Max Wahl and Mrs R W Kilngel Hoefer. The party featured tally designs and a Valentine motif with tuna and mushroom casserole tea biscuits cherry whip and Valentine cakes and coffee.

H. A. Ries Max Wahl R. W. Kilingelhoefer

Harper 4 H Club Welcomes New Members

The Harper 4 H Club met January 29 at 1 00 pm due to no school and discussed completing sewing boxes. Two new members joined Ruth Harper and Mildred Boatright, with sponsor Mrs Glass present along with numerous members. The next meeting is set for February 12 and the group lists many attendees.

Harper 4-H Antoinette Parker Agnes Jung Donnie Opal June Lennon Lora Sageser Dolly Thomas May Reese Adele Scarborough Mary Francis Fletcher Norma Wilson Lois Casper Joyce Whetstone Gladys Lange Mariette Wedekind Bonnie May Bierschwale Elna Feller Vera Kneese June Bode Charleyene Barrett Doris O. Whitworth Kathryn Coggeshall Mildred Boatright Ruth Harper Mrs. Glass

Mrs Riley Hosts San Antonio Guest After PTA Program

Mrs. ER. Riley had Mrs. Herman Goldschmidt of San Antonio as a guest last week. After the PTA Program Friday afternoon where Ms Goldschmidt spoke, Mrs. Riley invited a small group for dinner to meet the visitors.

ER. H

Knopp Club Plants Trees In Home Demonstration Effort

Members of the Knopp Home Demonstration Club gathered at Mrs. Erwin Durst’s house to plant two pecan trees. The trees were pruned and transplanted into three foot deep holes, with balled and burlapped roots covered by rich soil. Mrs. R A Klett reported on the latest Council meeting in the absence of the Council Delegate, with several club members listed as present and visitors welcomed.

Knopp Home Erwin Durst R. A. Klett Mesdames Max Kunz Ad. Lucas Rheinhold Beyer Rheinhold Oehler Edward Itz R. A Klett Henry Mohr, Jr Tillie Mohr Anita Kunz Louise Kramer Eli Holly Lillian

Mrs. Klett Hosts Birthday Gathering With Dinner Treat

Mrs. Edgar Klett was hostess Sunday on her birthday inviting relatives and friends to the dining room. She served chicken a la king perfection salad waters layer cakes pies and coffee to guests.

Edgar Klett

Doss Club Transplants Shrubs at February Meeting

The Doss Demonstration Club met at Mrs. Paul Sauers home to transplant shrubs from cutting beds. Mrs. Sauer spoke on essentials for successful transplanting including digging, protected roots, proper planting and soil moisture. Mrs. Otto Dittmar reported from the council and Miss Rosenbusch joined as a new member. next meeting set for February 15 at Mrs. Albert Wendels.

Paul Sauer Doss Albert Wendel

Old Lady Chides Boys Over Naughty Language

A grandmother questions two boys about swearing prompting one to admit he avoids such language while another boy boasts of cursing for the lady. The exchange captures a humorous rural dialogue reflecting manners and social expectations.

Old Lady

Local Weekend Guests and Visits Noted in City Areas

Mr and Mrs Harry Rusen berger spent Tuesday in Johnson City. Miss Leola Sauer of El Dorado was the weekend guest of Mr and Mrs Harvey Stein. Mrs H F Bolding and Harold and Mary Bolding of Austin were weekend visitors in Frederickshure. Subscribe to the Standard.

Harry Rusenberger Johnson City Leola Sauer el Dorado Harvey Stein H. F. Bolding Harold and Mary Bolding Austin Prederickshure

We Thank Neighbors for Fire Extinguishment at Our Home

Mr and Mrs Adelbert Weber express gratitude to friends and neighbors who helped extinguish the fire at their home during the past week.

Adelbert Weber

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Kappeer Kraenzchen San Antonio Staats-Bruns Crabapple Church Knopp Mrs. Ries Harper 4-H Club Doss Club Nobel Larson of Bill Rollins Hose Juenke & Schoenewolf
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