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Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1952

Page

15

Golden Wedding Anniversary Observed By Mr and Mrs Hy Horlen Jr

Mr and Mrs Henry Horlen Jr observed their fiftieth wedding anniversary with open house in Willow City on Saturday January 12 from 5 to 10 pm. Attendants included Miss Ada Westfall and Miss Bettie Thomas, with granddaughter Arlene Althaus serving cake. The couple married January 16 1902 in Willow City with Rev Pape officiating. They have two children and four grandchildren.

Henry Horlen Jr Willow City Arlene Althaus San Antonio C. B. Renick Kathryn Smith Ferrer Smith Horlen Ken Thomas Pape Willow City Methodist Church Ada Westfall Bettie Thomas Henry Kirk Frank John Thomas Inojmas Bennie Ettie Westfall Ida Jene Westfall Pontotoc Mason County Cherry Springs Bertha Nolan Althaus Aubrey Horlen Ariene Althaus Dudley Althaus Janet Horlen Aubrey Horlen Jr

Engagement Announced for Ruby Lee Fiedler

Mr and Mrs August A Fiedler announce the engagement of their daughter Ruby Lee to Pvt Dennis E Land son of Mr and Mrs Erwin Land No wedding date has been set.

August A. Fiedler Ruby Lee Pvt Dennis E. Land Erwin Land

Circle Meeting In Osbourn Home

The Circle of the Presbyterian Women met at Mrs. W. H. Osbourn's home with eleven members present. Mrs. W. J. Tubbs presided, the group opened with prayer, and a January 23 meeting date was set. World Mission classes are held Sundays at 7 o'clock in the Agriculture Building.

Presbyterian Women of the Church W. H. Osbourn W. J. Tubbs Addie Jarvis Wieser

Baptism Dinner In Klett Home

Taylor Samuel Klett, baby son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Klett, was baptized at Bethany Lutheran Church by Rev. G. A. Poehmann. Sponsors included Mrs. Edward Itz, Mrs. Albert Sieckmann, Logan Peschel, and Franklin Peschel. At noon the Kletts hosted a turkey dinner with extended family and sponsors.

Taylor Samuel Klett Robert Klett G. A. Poehmann Bethany Lutheran Church Edward Itz Albert Sieckmann Doss Logan Peschel Fort Worth Franklin Peschel Granger Baylor University Hattie Pichel Calvin Peschel

Leader's Club Plans for Coming Year

Girl Scout Leaders' Club lays out Day Camp training and a February schedule. Katherine Le Roy will train leaders and mothers February 6 7 with dramatics arts and crafts sessions. Card Party set for February 20. Brownie Girl Scout Day Camp dates May 27 28 29 and June 3 5 at Oakcrest Park.

Girl Scout Leaders’ Club Katherine LeRoy Elgin Heimann Pete Weber Ernest Bohnert Jr Harry Itz Max Schneider Oakcrest Park

Security State Bank Closed Saturday for Robert E. Lee Birthday

The Security State Bank will be closed on Saturday January 19 in observance of Robert E. Lee's Birthday. This is a brief bank holiday notice affecting regular operations and customer access to services.

Security State Bank Robert E. Lee

Solbrig Reed Rites in Harper

The marriage of Miss Arlene Reed and Watney Solbrig was held January 8 at St. Anthony's Rectory Harper with Rev A A Gitter officiating. Guests numbered sixty one at a Sunyside Tavern dinner. The couple will reside in the Spring Creek community after attending Pilot Knob School. Out of town guests included Otto Feuge Houston Norwood Looney family San Antonio and Clinton Solbrig Amarillo.

Arlene Reed Walter Reed Watney Solbrig Kurt Selorig St. Anthony's Catholic Church Harper A. A. Gitter Smething Patsy Loth Edgar Seelig Ruby Solbrig Joyce Solbrig Adolph Reed Christian Wahrmund Broom Spring Creek Pilot Knob Otto Feuge Houston Norwood Looney San Antonio Clinton Solbrig Amarillo

Edison Street WSCS Meets at Edison Street Church

The WSCS of the Edison Street Methodist Church met in the Assembly Room on Wednesday afternoon with twenty one members present. Mrs. Earl Treibs led devotion on For the Joy That is Set Before Us. Mrs. Olga Barker led program with What Bring We to Our Savior. Short talks covered The Gift of New Members, The Gift of a Better Educated Membership, Volunteer for Christian Service, and The Gift of Money. Prayer followed. Lord's Prayer was recited in unison. Special music by Meta Hohmann and J. C. Campbell complemented hymns. refreshments were served by Mrs. Eugene Schmidt and Mrs. Albert Schuch.

WSCS Edison Street Methodist Church Earl Treibs Olga Barkier D. L. Anderegg O. C. Raeke Albert Schuch

WSCS Meeting At First Methodist Church

The WSCS of the First Methodist Church met in Fellowship Hall on Thursday afternoon for the regular program led by Mrs. Louis Hohmann. Rev. C A Greenwaldt spoke on growth in the church during the past quadrant, noting new members, study courses, mission funding, and increased church activity as the fields remain white unto harvest. Mrs. Leroy Rabke, president, led the business session.

WSCS First Methodist Church Fellowship Hall Louis Hohmann C. A. Greenwaldt Leroy Rabke

St Ann’s Society Meeting Report and Gifts

The St Ann’s Christian Mother’s Society held its January meeting with about seventy five members and Rev J J Hildebrand in attendance. Sisters of Divine Providence and Carmelite Sisters were thanked for Christmas gifts including candy soap pecan cookies canned goods eggs sausages wearing apparel and shoes. Two new members were welcomed and a 1951 activity report was presented.

St. Ann’s Christian Mother's Society J. J. Hildebrand Sisters of Divine Providence Carmelite Sisters

Trinity Ladies Aid Gifts To Round Rock

Trinity Lutheran Church Ladies Aid of Stonewall met on Thursday January 10. Letters from Rev. M. G. Moore and Ben F. Siebel thanked members for Christmas contributions. Boxes of homemade cookies and clothing were sent to Trinity Lutheran Home in Round Rock. Officers elected: President Mrs Paul Danz, Vice President Mrs Walter Lindig, Treasurer Mrs Edwin Meier, Secretary Mrs Levi A Deike.

Th Ladies Aid Trinity Lutheran Church Stonewall M. G. Moore Trinity Lutheran Home Round Rock Ben F. Siebel The Lutheran Welfare Society Robert Merz Edwin? Lindig Oliver Lindig

Dr Keidel Feted on 70th Birthday Dinner

Dr Victor Keidel was honored on his seventieth birthday with a dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Henry Schmidt and Dr and Mrs J Hardin Perry at the Hotel Nimitz. Thirty six guests attended. The cake featured a snow scene with two miniature deer in a tree and wild turkeys and bucks as decorations. Seventy candies on the cake were lit as the group sang Happy Birthday.

Victor Keidel Henry Schmidt J. Hardin Perry Nimitz

Ellebracht Seelig Nuptials Held in Zion Lutheran Church

Miss Margaret Seelig daughter of the late Otto See lig and foster parents wed Walter Wesley Ellebracht at Zion Lutheran Church on Monday January 7 at 3 pm. Rev. Gus W. Sager officiated with organ music by Mrs. Gus W. Sager. The couple will live near Mt Home. Guests included Melvin Wofford and son from San Antonio and Stanifer A Sherman on leave from the Air Force.

Margaret Seelig Otto Seelig Chas C. Weber Walter Wesley Ellebracht Alfred Ellebracht Mountain Home Gus W. Sager Zion Lutheran Church Melvin Wofford Stanifer A. Sherman Stella Duderstadt Mt. Home Fredericksburg High School Tivy High School Kerrville Roy San Antonio

Health recovery claim after severe arthritis relief

Person reports dramatic recovery from rheumatoid arthritis and rheumatism, with deformed hands and fixed ankles, claiming restoration to health and active life. Invites readers to write for details about the method and relief received, promising a prompt reply.

Gibson Greeting Card Line Lifts Ailing Friend

Fredericksburg Publishing Company debuts a cheery line of Gibson greeting cards crafted to brighten a sick friend. The new collection emphasizes warm inspirational messages and vibrant designs aimed at lifting spirits and offering comfort during recovery.

Gibson Fredericksburg Publishing Company

Garden Club Met Friday at Commissioners Court Room

The Garden Club held its monthly meeting Friday afternoon with 44 members and guests. Activities included a New Year poem, a garden pledge, dried flower arrangements, and leaf-made ceramics by members. New members Lucille Conrads and Gus Sager were welcomed. guest Milton Herbert attended. Prizes acknowledged December and January birthdays and attendance prizes awarded to Reinhold Tatsch, R. J. Becker, and I. G. Wehmeyer.

Garden Club Commissioners’ Court Room William Dietel D. J. Hoerster Amanda Miller Mesdames A. Vjn Alberthal L. H. Billings Aq Stahl Walter Kolmeier Mesdames Erna Heinen Freda Hammons Luther Watson Dudley Mann Alex Henke Wolfgang Weinheimer Herbert Springall Albert Henke Robert Blum Mesdames Reinhold Tatsch R. J Becker I. G. Wehmeyer

Auxiliary to Meet Friday at St Marys Grotto

St Marys Auxiliary will hold its monthly meeting Friday January 18 at 4 p m in the Grotto all members urged to attend.

St. Mary's Auxiliary Grotto

Navy Waves in Normal Times Reach 28 of 62 Ratings

Navy operations show 28 favorable ratings out of 62 in typical periods, indicating a majority favorability gap. The data tracks performance across standard conditions and reflects routine assessment outcomes.

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