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Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1953

Page

3

Mrs Annie Blum Celebrates 80th Birthday At Home

Mrs Annie Blum marked her eightieth birthday at her home on a Wednesday afternoon with over eighty friends and relatives visiting. The gathering included fellow members from organizations she has long supported and a birthday cake with red roses gifted by her daughters Mesdames John Metzger and John Moritz.

Annie Blum Alvin Stehling Albert Detten John Metzger John Moritz Blum Alfred Pehl St. Mary's Catholic Church St. Anne’s Society Alamo Camp Red Cross Albert Detjen Wayne Terrie Anne Carl Fairfield California Detjen Annig Frances Stehling Nimitz

Livestock Division Auction Rules and Catalogs Released

Exhibitors may sell up to ten calves twenty hogs and seventy lambs plus the Grand Champion in their divisions at Saturday auction. If demand exceeds quota bidders draw for selling slots. others may sell to floor bidders. Floor prices may be used and buyers can pay the difference or the bid price. A 99 page catalog lists entries and supporting firms with rules judges and division superintendents.

March of Dimes Aims for Record Year in Polio Fight

The article quotes Mr. Fritz stressing the goal of 1953 to surpass past March of Dimes records by boosting poliomyelitis research and vaccine development while facing a surge in public need for protective efforts.

Fritz

Garden Club to Take Orders for Roses and Crepe Myrtle Bushes

The Fredericksburg Garden Club plans a new order drive for crepe myrtle shrubs and Tyler roses at a Friday meeting in the Commissioners Court Room. The crepe myrtle, adopted in 1950 as a World War II veterans memorial, began a campaign to plant shrubs in yards and public spaces.

Garden Club Commissioners Court Room Tyler Alfred Duecker Fredericksburg

Shower Honors Betty Moritz at Scout Cabin for Michelle

A shower for Betty Moritz and germoid Piester Jr. was held Wednesday night at the Scout Cabin from 7 30 to 9. Sixty six guests attended with Mrs Darrell Bernhard in charge. Hostesses wore corsages of yellow mums with a centerpiece of yellow and orchid mums and a miniature bride. The group played a storywriting game and heard the reading of the finished tale. Betty Moritz and Mr Piester were married January 10 at St Marys Catholic Church.

Iuiss Kelly Moritz Pride-Eiect Germoid Piester Jr Dir Scout Cabin Mus Tee Itz Freda Hammons Margaret Straube Darrell Bernhard Robert Moritz Berthold Pfiester Sr Emil Kolmeier Caroline Stehling A. J. Loth

Annual Meeting Sees New Directors and Fair Plans

The organization outlines upcoming events including another Angus Sale, a Dairy Animal Sale, and a Texas Angora Goat Raiser's Show at Fair Park. August 21 to 23 are tentative 1953 fair dates. Eight new directors were elected for three year terms.

Fair Park Petmecky Dallas Fredericksburg Boerne Brady Junction San Antonio Livestock Association Henry Kneese Edgar Klett C. J. George Warren Miller A. A. Welgehausen Harold Kneese Emil Walter Calvin Bierschwabe Alfred Pehl Werner Moehr Wm. Schroeder Colin Althaus Robert Dittmar Knut Eckhardt Walter Fuhrmann Wesley Gold Norman Rech Ben Mogford

Eisenhower Presidency Promises Open Treaties and Constitutional Adherence

The editorial argues that secret wartime pacts violated Article 2, Section 2, and predicts the next President will restore lawful governance. It credits Dwight D. Eisenhower’s prior experience for guiding the nation away from vanity driven deals and toward treaties discussed openly with Senate approval. It asserts no secret agreements will bind the U S during his tenure.

China America Stalin United States Senate Eisenhower U. S. Senate U. S

Wives Lead Double Lives Beyond Husbands

The report notes many wives maintain separate private lives apart from their husbands, suggesting hidden activities and roles that challenge traditional domestic expectations.

Fredericksburg Publishing Co. Offers Wide Range of Waste Baskets

A local ad notes Fredericksburg Publishing Co. carries many waste baskets suitable for homes and offices, suggesting Dad may need a new one. The listing emphasizes variety and availability in town.

The Fredericksburg Publishing Co., Inc

Luther League Plans January 31 Coon Hunt

Holy Ghost Lutheran Junior Luther League members met on Sunday January 11 and chose to hold a coon hunt January 31 at 7 30 p m Harold Kinnksick was named to attend the Leadership Training School Committees were set with Arthur Kuhlmann Isabel Grona Joyce Grona Verdie Herbert Esther Juenke Harvey Eckert Joyce Wahl and others assigned to devotional service spiritual growth literature recreation and other duties Leota Moellering led Scripture prayer and Dan Zimmermann presented Bible study Refreshments followed then a closing song and Lord s Prayer

Luthereague Holy Ghost Lutheran Church Harold Kinnksick League Arthur Kuhlmann Isabel Grona Joyce Grona Verdie Herbert Esther Juenke

Staudt Goree Nuptials Held Saturday at St Marys Church

Elaine Goree, daughter of Wesley Goree, wed M Sgt Milton Staudt, son of Mr and Mrs Gregor Staudt, at 3 30 pm Saturday in St Marys Catholic Church. Attendants were Herman Leifeste and wife. The couple planned to join family in Mississippi then Germany.

Elaine Goree Wesley Goree Herman Leifeste Mississippi Fredericksburg Mrs. Staudt

Fredericksburg Publishing Co. Gift Card for Gibson Wedding

A Gibson wedding received two thoughtful gifts from Fredericksburg Publishing Co. Inc. One gift card included a congratulatory message and best wishes. The second card carried warm sentiments and a memorable note for the couple as they begin married life.

Gibson Fredericksburg Publishing Co., Inc

Birthday party for Charles Kuenemann marks eleventh year

Charles Lee Kuenemann hosted sixteen children at his home on Sunday afternoon to celebrate his eleventh birthday. After games they were served by Mrs. Henry Kuenemann and later attended a matinee at the Palace Theater. The cake bore a Happy Birthday message and a sugar Texas Ranger, with candles outlining the number 11.

Charles Lee Kuenemann Henry Kuenemann

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Robert Blum MacDonald Cordie Keyser Wm. Dietel King Winter Wesley H. Fricke Earl Treibs Mesdames Marvin Schaefer Alvin Alberthal August Betty Moritz Luther League Germany Camp Kilmer New Jersey New Ulm Army 88Th MR. and Mrs Milton Strudt Charles Kuenemann Foeca-Cola Company Coca - Cola Bottling Co.,inc Coke Coca-Cola Company Sandler’s OF Boston VOGUE Kickerinos Sale Fredericksburg, Texas
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