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Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1951

Page

2

Garden Club Hear Herbert Haas Speak On Birds and Insects

Garden Club members met Friday in the Commissioners Court Room to hear Herbert Haas discuss Useful and Destructive Birds and Insects in the Garden. He highlighted balance of nature, named useful birds, cited bees’ cross pollination and industry value, and noted wasps’ beneficial role.

Garden Club Herbert Haas Audubon Nature Camp Kerrville Commissioners Court Room Haas Freda Hammons Walter Kolmeier Mesdames August Stahl Robert Arhelger Cordie Keyser H. H. Fricke Wesley Franz Erna Heinen

Woman's Auxiliary Hosts Kerrville Book Review Session

The Kerr County Medical Society Auxiliary met at Mrs Robertson's Tea Room Kerrville on Friday afternoon with co hosts Mesdames Gibbs Milliken Culver Crumline Des Rochers Simpson Burnett. Mrs Leon Zwiener reviewed The Doctor Has Three Faces, the humorous novel adapted into the film Mother Didn't Tell Me. Attendees from here included Mesdames Brown Keyser Tubbs and Leon Zwiener.

Kerr, Kendall, Gillespie and Bandera Counties Medical Society Mesdames

Repair shop promises first class car repairs locally

Our shop has the necessary equipment and experienced men who can do a first class job of repairing on any model or make car. Call on us today all work guaranteed by Central Motor Co.

Edison WSCS Met Wednesday

Edison Street Methodist Church WSCS met in the Assembly Room on Wednesday January 10. The program featured a devotional talk titled What Is That in Thine Hand by Mrs Alfred Treibs, a personality talk by Mrs Orwin Treibs, and health and tithing discussions led by several members. Twenty two members answered roll call with a Bible verse about the word hand, and 108 sick calls were reported for the month.

Edison Street Methodist Church Meta Hoh Orwin Treibs Voice of God Erwin Durst Woman's Society of Christian Service Felix Vollmar Vollmar D. L. Anderegg Edgar Treibs

Buick Ad on Page 1 Section 2

An advertisement on page 1 section 2 highlights Buick models with pricing, financing options, and promotional offers. The layout features vehicle summaries, a dealer contact, and terms likely valid for a limited period.

Buick

Carlette Moritz Weds Darrell Bernhard in St Marys Church

Miss Carlette Moritz daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Moritz and Darrell Bernhard son of Mrs Gertrude Bernhard and the late Arthur Bernhard were married at St Marys Catholic Church Monday morning January 15 at 630 am with Rev Bode Galle officiating. The couple will live in Fredericksburg where he works for the Coca Cola Bottling Co. The bride wore a dark blue suit and matching accessories with a pink carnation corsage. Attendants were Miss Betty Mae Moritz and Kenneth Bernhard. Mr Bernhard is a Navy veteran.

Carlette Moritz Robert Moritz Darrell Bernhard Gertrude Bernhard Arthur Bern St. Mary’s Catholic Church Bode Galle Betty Mae Moritz Kenneth Bernhard Moritz Bernhard Fredericksburg Coca - Cola Bottling Company St. Mary’s High School Navy Bodo Galle Arthur Bernhard

Mrs Angela Stork Reaches 94 With Church Visit

Mrs Angela Stork, Edison Street Methodist Church’s oldest member, turned 94 on Monday January 15. Sunday visitors from the Willing Workers Sunday School sang German hymns and shared communion with her. Present were her son Gus Stork, daughter Helena Pfeil, and Mrs Raeke, class teacher, with Rev G C Campbell and Rev O C Raeke leading.

Angelia Stork Edison Street Methodist Church Willing Workers G. C. Campbell O. C. Raeke Stork Gus Stork Helena Pfeil Raeke Campbell

Henke Pugh Rites Held In Lubbock

Miss Carolyn Jean Pugh daughter of Mr and Mrs John Robinson Pugh of Lubbock married Harold Henry Henke son of Mr and Mrs Guenther Henke in First Presbyterian Church Lubbock on Sunday December 31 The couple will reside at 1923 Cincinnati San Antonio with Henke stationed at Lackland AFB Both graduates of Trinity University and active in student life One ceremony attendee was Mabel Henke daughter of the Henke family

Carolyn Jean Pugh John Robinson Pugh Lubbock Harold Henry Henke Guenthe Henke Cincinnati San Antonio Lackland Air Force Base Trinity University Optimist Club Miss San Antonio Delta Kappa Phi Who's Who of American Colleges and Universities Blue Key Student Council Board of Publications and Triniteers Air Corps Guenther Henke Mabel

Mrs Albert Detjen Volunteer Nurse at Travis AFB

Mrs Albert Detjen wife of T Sgt Albert D Detjen and daughter of Alvin Stehling of here serves as a volunteer nurse at Travis Air Force Base California where her husband is stationed Her work aids sick and wounded Korean War fighting men The Detjens have two children Wayne seven and Theresa Ann four.

Albert Detjen Albert D. Detjen Alvin Stehling Here Travis Air Force Base California Detjens Wayne Theresa Ann

Dorothy Stein to be wed Calvin Bierschwabe in January

Miss Dorothy Stein will marry Calvin Bierschwabe on January 20 at 9:30 a.m. in St Marys Church. A bridal shower at Hermann Sons Hall Sunday from 2:30 to 5:30 honored the bride with 55 guests and corsages for the honoree and her relatives.

Maxine Jordan James Knopp Dorothy Stein Hermann Sons Stein Miss Bierschwale Maynett Cox Reuben Kammlah Louise Molberg Frances Ernst Wm. Bierschwale

Holy Ghost Ladies Aid Gives $1000 Gift to Church

The Ladies Aid of Holy Ghost Lutheran Church met for their monthly session and presented a Christmas gift of $1,000 to the congregation. Mrs. O. Lindenberg led prayer as members sang in honor of Mrs. Albert Henke's birthday.

Ladies Aid of Holy Ghost Lutheran Church O. Lindenberg Albert Henke

Kaffee kraenzchen Club Meets At Maier Home

Mrs. Felix Maier hosted the Kaffee kraenzchen club at her Maier home on Thursday afternoon with Mesdames Harry Peverly Fred Mathisen and Harry Priess as guests. A violet centerpiece adorned the dining room table. In the evening she entertained family members and their husbands for supper.

Felix Maier Kaffeekraenzchen Harry Peverly Fred Mathisen Harry Priess Maier

Temperature Dips to 23 Degrees on Tuesday

The week saw a low of 23 degrees Tuesday reported by Alfred Neffendorf. The highest temperature occurred Saturday January 14 at 78 degrees. Precipitation appeared for the first time in several weeks with three points recorded on Friday and Saturday.

Alfred Neffendorf Neffendorf

Holy Ghost Luther League Meeting Held

The Luther League of Holy Ghost Lutheran Church opened with a song and prayer. Theresa Lange read scripture as Rev. O. Lindenberg led a topic discussion. Rosalie Moellering chairs a quarter program committee with Dorothy Ann Wehmeyer and Florine Kramer. Harold Klinksick heads February social planning with Leroy Lochte and Andrew Alberthal. A farewell honors Clinton Ersch as he moves to Oklahoma. The meeting closed with the Lord's Prayer.

Luther League of Holy Ghost Lutheran Church Theresa Lange O. Lindenberg Luther League Rosalie Moellering Dorothy Ann Wehmeyer Florine Kramer Harold Klinksick Leroy Lochte Andrew Alberthal Clinton Ersch Oklahoma

Pantry Shower for Dorothy Stein Held in Laurie Wells Home

Miss Dorothy Stein bride elect of Calvin Bierschwale was guest of honor at a pantry shower last Friday night hosted by Maynett Cox and Terry Wells at Laurie Wells. Thirty guests played cards and joined bridal games with Apple dumplings and coffee served. Azalea plant decor complemented the table and out of town guest Mrs. Don Franklin of Boerne attended.

Dorothy Stein Calvin Bierschwale Laurie Wells Maynett Cox Terry Wells Tyra Ann Cox Clementia Stein Joe Stein Don Franklin Boerne

Fredericksburg Bank Closed for Robert E. Lee Birthday

The Fredericksburg National Bank will close Friday November 19 in observance of Robert E. Lee's birthday. The closure affects all bank services for the day and operations will resume the following business day.

Fredericksburg National Bank Robert E. Lee

Sgt Alton Eckhardt Delights Parents on 30 Day Leave

Sgt Alton Eckhardt of the U S Air Force is visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Hugo E Eckhardt during a 30 day fur lough. He is stationed at Elmendorf AFB Anchorage Alaska and arrived in Texas after a 16 hour flight from 25 below zero. He has served in Alaska the past two years.

Alton Eckhardt U. S. Air Force Hugo E Eckhardt Eckhardt Elmendorf Air Force Base Anchorage Alaska Texas

Shower Honors Pearl Smith at Home in Surprise Event

A Sunday afternoon shower at the Harry Lord home featured Miss Pearl Smith as honoree and bride-to-be Clifton Land on January 26. Guests included Ima Jane Schlueter and Elizabeth Smith with Mrs Marvin Smith and Mrs Harry Land honored. Ivy plant decor, corsages, 32 guests, and a contest won by Mrs Scott Smith and Mrs Waldemar Hannemann.

Ima Jane Schlueter Elizabeth Smith Reuben Hohenberger Otto Hahn Jr Alen Oestreich Harry Lord Pearl Smith Miss Smith Clifton Land Marvin Smith Harry Land Scott Smith Waldemar Hannemann

Value Your Health More Than Riches

Mrs. Lucy Braswell of Stone Mountain Georgia credits HADACOL with improving her health after six weeks of use. She suffers from stomach disturbances and notes increased strength and well being, urging friends to try the product. The testimonial appears in an ad for The LeBlanc Corporation dated 1960.

Lucy Braswell Route 2 Stone Mountain Braswell

Also Mentioned on This Page

Henry Lochte Sharon Walter Knoche Mesdames W. Knotts Herbert Springall Mesdames A. D. Stahl Max Schoenewolf Alvin Alberthal Medical Auxiliary Hear Central Motor CO Lyla Fay Horlen E. G. Horlen Willow City Eugene Sherman John Sherman Junction Edison Wscs del Monte Libby Dittlinger’s Juenke & Schoenewolf St. Mary's Church Madeline Dooley C. J. Dooley Frank Niehaus Kirkwood St. Louis Missouri Angela Stork Holy Ghost Ladies Aid Holy Ghost
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