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Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1963

Page

2

Saladin o couple marks sixtieth wedding anniversary

Mr and Mrs Antonio P Salaño celebrate their sixtieth wedding anniversary at their daughter's home in San Antonio. Married February 4 1903 at San Fernando Cathedral, the couple has one daughter and five grandchildren. Attendants were Mrs Saladino's sister and her husband, the Troilos, now deceased. Friends and neighbors offered congratulations on February 3 1963.

Antonio P. Sala¢ino San Antonio Richard J. van Biber San Fernando Cathedral Saladino Charles A. Troilo

Judy Kammlah Shower Honoree in Austin

Miss Judy Kammlah bride elect of Gordon James Proctor received a personal shower in Austin on Wednesday night February 6 hosted by Valerie Fiedler Dianna Rausch and Mesdames Clayton Klein and Jackie Schandun. The living room was decorated with streamers and wedding bells. The gift table featured roses and a bride doll. Corsages in gold with miniature bells were worn by honoree and hosts. Attending were 20 guests.

Judy Kammlah Gordon James Proctor Austin Valerie Fiedler Dianna Rausch Mesdames Clayton Kiein Jackie Schandun

Willow City Circle Meets January 3

Willow City Circle of First Methodist Church WSCS met at Mrs. Robert Gandre’s home on Thursday afternoon January 31. Mrs. Nolin Althaus gave the devotional and Mrs. Clifford Renick spoke on What Shall We Tell Our Children About Suffering. The group discussed briefly and Mrs. Effie Evans led the closing prayer with refreshments served by the hostess. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Kordzik attended the SMU vs University of Texas basketball game in Austin Saturday night.

Willow Citys First Methodist Church WSCS Robert Gandre Nolin Althaus Clifford Renick Effie Mz. Evans Walter Kordzik SMU University of Texas In Austin

Masked Ball Gala Decor Planned For Turner Hall

The Gillespie County Historical Society hosts a Masked Ball at Turner Hall on Feb 23 with Royal Combo music. Admission is 1.50 including reservations. guests must come masked in costume. Reservations through Mesdames Perry Fricke or Weiershausen.

Turner Hall Gillespie County Historical Society Casino Club Margaret Keidel Royal Combo Mesdames J. Hardin Perry H. FB. Fricke Ralph Weiershausen

St. Marys PTC to Hear Speaker on Counseling and Guidance

St Marys Parent Teacher Club meets Tuesday February 19 at 7 30 p m in the Multi Purpose Room to hear Elmer M Kosub athletic director of St Marys University San Antonio speak on Counseling and Guidance. All parents urged to attend and visitors welcome.

St. Mary's Elmer M. Kosub St. Mary’s University San Antonio

Driftwood Theme Delights Garden Club Meeting

Garden Club members heard a talk on driftwood during the Friday meeting at the Court House. Mrs. Howard Cravens demonstrated driftwood uses while Mrs. Alvin Alberthal showcased a driftwood lamp and a plaque. Mrs. A D Stahl gave plant care tips and new member Mrs. Emil Crenwelge was welcomed.

Garden Club Fin Court House Howard Cravens Alvin Alberthal A. D. Stahl Emil Crenwelge Rosa Lee Gilliland Rosa Kensing Clifford Renick

Physical Fitness PTA Topic For February 20

Fredericksburg Parent-Teacher Association meets in the Band Hall Wednesday afternoon February 20 to discuss Good Citizenship through Physical Fitness. Dr Charles Andrews leads Do We Overstress Athletics and junior and senior high groups discuss Are Our Children Really Physically Fit. Coach Ewell Sessom covers the general program and Patrolman Werner warns of smoking drinking and nutrition risks. A silver offering is invited and two life memberships will be awarded.

Fredericksburg Parent - Teacher Association Charles Andrews Ewell Sessom W. A Bob) Werner National Congress of Parents and Teachers

Zion Circles Hold Meetings

Zion Luth eran Church Women held three circle meetings last week. Trinity Circle met Feb. 5 in the annex with Bible study by Mrs. Hannemann and giving by Miss Edith Lavebiel. 12 members attended. Ascension Circle met Feb. 7 in the parsonage with Bible study by Mrs. Sa gebiel and offering meditation by Mrs. Burrer. visitor Mrs. Schmidt attended. Advent Circle met Feb. 7 in the annex with 28 members. Mrs. Dolezal led the Bible study and a stewardship report was given. $20 was donated to New Guinea Missions.

Circles of Zion Lutheran Church American Missions Trinity Circle H. C. Hannemann Leonard Lott Edith Lavebiel Esther Mueller Roy Petsch Ascension Circle Eugene Sidle Ewald Sagebiel Allen Burrer Donald Dittmar Lawrence Burrer Johnny Kolmeier Elbert Schmidt Advent Circle Annex Chas. Dolezal W. A. Nettle Louis Rachel Theo Hartmann Alred Cameron New Guinea

Blue and Gold Banquets Set for Cub Packs 133 and 135

Pack 133 of Fredericksburg sponsored by the PTA holds its Blue and Gold Banquet at Hermann Sons Hall on Saturday Feb 16 at 7 pm with awards and cub table decorations. Pack 135, sponsored by First Methodist Church, sets its banquet for Tuesday Feb 19 at 6 30 pm featuring skits and songs, with a new den led by Mrs Naudain Starr and Mrs Paul Phillips Jr and several new Bobcat pins recipients listed.

Fredericksburg Parent - Teacher Association Hermann Sons Hall First Methodist Church

August Ahrenses Honored On 20th Anniversary

Mr and Mrs August Ahrens were guests of honor at a Sunday February 10 turkey dinner hosted by Mrs Otto Schlaudt at her home for their silver wedding anniversary. About 34 attended with additional callers. A floral centerpiece was given by their niece. They were married February 12 1937 at Bethany Lutheran Church by Rev Theo Haag.

August Ahrens Otto Schlaudt Schlaudt Albert Jost Lawrence Burrer Allen Spenrath Jost Ahrens Bethany Lutheran Church Theo. Haag Max T. Henke

Mrs Rode Shower Celebrated With Legion Hall Event

Former Mills resident Mrs. Allen Rode, née Helen Hannemann, was honored at a miscellaneous shower Sunday afternoon February 10 at the Legion Hall. Hosts included W. C. Hannemann and several relatives. 42 guests attended with visitors from San Antonio Mason Llano Austin and Kerrville. The decor featured a red white Valentine motif and a styrofoam cottage centerpiece. Corsages of red peppermint carnations were given to the honoree her mother in law and grandmother.

Mrs. Allen Mills Helen Hannemann Legion Mesdames W. C. Hannemann Wilbert Seipp Dale Bates San Antonio Sidney Henke Fred Hannemann Kerrville Alton Herbert E. J. Hoffmann Llano Robert Jenschke Melvin Scott Austin Linda Hannemann

Girl Scout Card Party February 18 Announcement

Reservations due by Friday February 15 at 6 p m for the annual Girl Scout card party to be held February 18 in Hermann Sons Hall from 1 30 to 5 p m A salad plate and prizes at each table attendance prizes and door prizes will be provided A $1 donation is requested Troops 11 15 3 5 6 7 202 203 266 handle arrangements and refreshments Everyone is invited to play bridge high five pinochle canasta or visit all afternoon

Henry L. Joseph Carl Kott Hermann Sons Oscar Krauskopf Leaders Club

Five Children Born In Local Hospitals

Five children, one girl and four boys, were born in local hospitals this past week. Newborns include Curt Arthur Basse in Fredericksburg on February 7 at six pounds nine and three fourths ounces, a girl to Edward Squires of Fredericksburg on February 8 at six pounds eleven and a half ounces, a boy to Victor Zoeller of Boerne on February 10 at seven pounds one and a half ounces, a boy to James Kott of Fredericksburg on February 13 at six pounds fifteen ounces, and a boy to Kenneth Maner Doss of Fredericksburg on February 12 at six pounds fourteen ounces.

Adolph Basse Fredericksburg Curt Arthur Edward Squires Victor Zoeller Boerne James Kott Kenneth Maner. Doss

Leveys Vacationing in Fredericksburg

Mr and Mrs Fred W Levey of FEI Cajon California are spending a week long vacation in Fredericksburg along the coast of the area during the current travel period.

Fred W. Levey Fei Cajon, Calif Fredericksburg

June Evan Braeutigam to Wed Delbert Oehler at St Peter Church

Mr and Mrs E W Braeutigam of Doss announce the engagement of their daughter June Evan to Delbert Oehler son of Mr and Mrs Herbie Oehler of Harpe. The wedding is set for April 27 at St Peter Lutheran Church in Doss.

E. W. Braeutigam Doss June Evan Delbert Oehler Herbie Oehler Harpe St. Peter Lutheran Church

Scout Dinner at Holy Ghost Lutheran Church

Scout Dinner marked Boy Scout Week with services at Holy Ghost Lutheran Church and a following barbecue in the basement. Family guests included Pastors L J Durkop H F Treptow and David Heidtke and Board of Review members. Michael Klett earned Eagle Scout, receiving his badge at the Court of Honor on Saturday night.

Holy Ghost Lutheran Church L. J. Durkop H. F. Treptow David Heidtke Board of Review Michael Klett Guido Klett

Fredericksburg Band Benefit Dinner February 24

The Fredericksburg High School Band Boosters sponsor a turkey dinner on Sunday February 24 in the Junior High Auditorium. Servings start at 11 am with adult plates at 1.10 and children's plates at 0.75. Food will be available to go. A free concert follows at 1:30 pm in the High School Gym featuring the Beginner Junior High Senior High and FHS Stage Band.

Fredericksburg FHS

New Frontiers For Women DKG Topic

Delta Kappa Gamma Beta Zeta chapter held a symposium on new frontiers for women in science politics and industry led by Mrs. Joe Felps. Speakers included Mrs. David Schmidt on science careers and Mrs. E Dean Hopf on women in politics. funds from a white elephant sale boosted the scholarship fund by at least fifty dollars.

Joe Felps Junction Beta Zeta Delta Kappa Gamma Marvin Grote Mason David Schmidt Harpe E. Dean Hopf Harper Otto Dittmar Doss Fred Mathisen Grote Walter Lehmberg Clayton Reeves S. B. Hannah Fredericksburg Mason and Menard Clara Andereys Ella Gold Esther Mueller Mesdames Tyrus Cox Troy Foster H. Welge Lewis Victor Nixon Paul Saver Elizabeth Walt W. C. Westerfeldt Esther Weaver

Verdie Mae Duecker to Wed Edward Lee Wellborn

Mr and Mrs August Duecker of Doss announce the engagement of their daughter Verdie Mae to Edward Lee Wellborn son of Ernest Wellborn Center Point and the late Mrs Wellborn. No wedding date set. Verdie Mae attended Doss and Fredericksburg High Schools and works at Mack's Cafe in Kerrville. Edward Lee Wellborn a 1957 Center Point High School graduate serves in the US Army and is to be discharged in December.

August Duecker Doss Verdie Mae Edward Lee Wellborn Ernest Wellborn Center Point Wellborn Miss Duecker Fredericksburg High School Mack's Cafe Kerrville Wellborns

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