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Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1952

Page

2

Golden Wedding Anniversary Observed By Mr. and Mrs. Hy Horlen Jr

Mr and Mrs Herry Horlen Jr celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary with an open house at their Willow City home on Saturday January 12 from 5 to 10 pm. Relatives and neighbors attended as grandchildren Arlene Althaus and Aubrey Horlen Jr joined in the celebration at the Willow City residence.

Mrs. Hy. Horlen Jr Herry Horlen Jr Willow City Arlene Althaus San Anto C. B. Renick Kathryn Smith Ferrer Smith Horlen Ken Thomas Pape Willow City Methodist Church Ada Westfall Bettie Thomas Henry Kirk Frank John Thomas Janet Horlen Aubrey Horlen Jr San Antonio

Engagement announced for Ruby Lee Fiedler and Dennis Land

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 home with eleven members. Mrs. W. J. Tubbs led a brief business session and prayer. The next general meeting was set for January 23 and World Mission classes were noted for Sundays at 7 o'clock in the Agriculture Building.

Presbyterian Women of the Church W. H. Osbourn W. J. Tubbs Aha Bundren World Mission C. O. Balser World Missions Jarvis Wieser

Baptism Dinner In Klett Home

Baby boy Taylor Samuel Klett, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Klett, was baptized at Bethany Lutheran Church by Rev. G A Poehlmann. Sponsors included Mrs. Edward Itz Mrs Albert Sieckmann Logan Peschel and Franklin Peschel. A noon turkey dinner followed at the Klett home with extended family guests.

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

Girl Scout Leaders Plan Year Events and Camp

At a Monday night meeting in the Cabin the Girl Scout Leaders' Club outlined Day Camp training and the annual card party. Katherine Le Roy will train leaders February 6 and 7 with sessions for Brownie and Girl Scout leaders and mothers, plus dramatics and crafts. The Brownie and Girl Scout Benefit Card Party is set for February 20 with central committee led by Mrs. Elgin Heimann. Summer Day Camp dates are May 27 to 29 and June 3 to 5, six days total, at Oakcrest Park.

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

Bank Closed Saturday for Robert E. Lee Birthday

Security State Bank will be closed on Saturday January 19 in observance of Robert E. Lee's Birthday.

Security State Bank Robert E. Lee

Solbrig Reed Rites in Harper

The marriage of Miss Arlene Reed and Watney Solbrig was performed at St. Anthony's rectory in Harper on January 8 at 3 30 p m with Rev A A Gitter officiating. The couple will reside in the Spring Creek community after attending Pilot Knob School. Out of town guests included Otto Feuge of Houston and the Looney family from San Antonio.

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

Edison Street WSCS Meeting at Methodist Church

The WSCS of Edison Street Methodist Church met in the Assembly Room on Wednesday afternoon with twenty-one members present. The devotional leader was Mrs Earl Treibes and the program leader was Mrs Olga Barker.

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

WSCS Program at First Methodist Met on Thursday

The WSCS of the First Methodist Church met in Fellowship Hall last Thursday for a regular program. Mrs. Louis Hohmann led devotion. Rev. C A Greenwaldt spoke on Because We Have Been So Greatly Blessed, noting church growth in membership, study courses, full time church work, and missionary giving. Mrs. Leroy Rabke presided at the business session.

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

St Ann's Society Reports Christmas Gifts and New Members

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 thanked the group for a Christmas shower and the Carmelite Sisters received gifts including candy soap pecan cookies canned goods eggs sausages wearing apparel and shoes. A 1951 activities report was presented and two new members were admitted.

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

Trinity Ladies Aid Gifts to Round Rock and Officer Elections

Trinity Lutheran Church Ladies Aid of Stonewall met January 10. Read letters from Rev. M. G. Moore and Ben F. Siebel thanking members for Christmas contributions. Boxes of cookies and clothing were taken to Round Rock. Elected officers: President Mrs. Paul Danz, Vice President Mrs. Walter Lindig, Treasurer Mrs. Edwin Meier, Secretary Mrs. Lev A. Deike. Refreshments for twenty members.

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

Keidel Honored On Seventieth Birthday Dinner

Dr. Victor Keidel was feted on his 70th birthday with a dinner at the Hotel Nimitz hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Henry Schmidt and Dr. and Mrs. J. Hardin Perry. Thirty six guests attended as a snow scene cake with deer and turkeys decorated the table.

Victor Keidel Henry Schmidt J. Hardin Perry Hotel Nimitz

Ellebrecht-Seelig Nuptials Held at Zion Lutheran

Miss Margaret Seelig became the bride of Walter Wesley Ellebracht in Zion Lutheran Church on Monday January 7. The ceremony was performed by Reverend Gus W. Sager with organ music by Mrs. Gus W. Sager. The couple will reside on a ranch near Mountain Home. Out of town guests included Melvin Wofford and son Roy of San Antonio, Alfred Ellebracht, Stella Duderstadt, and Stanifer A Sherman.

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

Restored Health From Rheumatoid Arthritis

A reader describes overcoming crippling Rheumatoid Arthritis and widespread rheumatism through a method that restored health and mobility. She invites a reply to share details of the relief she experienced.

Gibson Greeting Cards Cheer a Sick Friend in Fredericksburg

Fredericksburg Publishing Company unveils a new line of Gibson greeting cards designed to lift spirits. The cheerful designs feature bright colors and friendly messages suitable for a quick pick me up during illness.

Gibson Fredericksburg Publishing Company

Garden Club Met Friday in Commissioners' Court Room

The Garden Club met Friday afternoon with forty four present. Members received a New Year poem, pledge, dried flower display, and leaf art ceramics. New members Lucille Conrads and Gus Sager welcomed. birth day prizes awarded to December and January celebrants. attendance prizes also given.

Garden Club Commissioners’ Court Room William Dietel D. J. Hoerster Amanda Miller

St Marys Auxiliary Sets Friday Meeting in Grotto

The St Marys Auxiliary will meet Friday January 18 at 4 pm in the Grotto for its monthly gathering. All members are urged to attend.

St. Mary’s Auxiliary Grotto

Navy Waves in Normal Times Dominate 28 of 62 Ratings

Navy Waves typically scores 28 in 62 ratings during standard periods, reflecting a pattern of midrange performance rather than peak. The data highlight consistent but modest classification outcomes across multiple assessments.

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