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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1949
Page
3
Mrs. Eddie Loth shares a lemon jelly roll recipe for a light dessert. The filling cooks quickly and can be served warm or cold, with a lemon jam center and a coconut browned frosting. She notes wartime sugar adjustments and offers variations including pecan filling or chocolate custard.
A Bethany Lutheran Church Ladies Aid session after Sunday services gathered twenty five members. Rev G A Poehlmann led Bible reading and prayer while officers were elected: Emma Jordan president Walter Bierschale vice president Eddie Luckenbach secretary and Walter Knoche treasurer. A social was planned for March 10 in the Sunday School Building.
Dooley notes coin cards accept coins bills or checks and urges generous gifts based on heart and means Youths urged to fill school cards and return to teachers Barrels placed citywide collect donations since Friday 1949 drive aims to beat polio ahead of possible outbreaks from last summer's lesson field notes Gillespie County committee emphasizes doing more than their share to prepare for polio season.
Zion Ladies Aid of Zion Lutheran Church met Sunday afternoon with twenty four members present. Roll call cited Bible verses with the word praise. Officers elected: Mrs August Stahl president, Mrs F A Bracher vice president, Mrs Otto Dittmar secretary, Mrs Harry Hartmann treasurer.
The Girls Interest Group of Edison Street Methodist Church met Thursday January 13 at Rev and Mrs Klucks home. Louise Arbelger led scripture and spoke on How Things Are Done In Honolulu. Florine Holly discussed the Wesley Home and its background. Eight members and three visitors attended.
Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Hollmig of Hondo announce the marriage of their daughter Jacqueline Janet to Albert Harrison Wilson. The ceremony took place on Friday December 31.
Guests from Friday until Monday stayed at the home of their parents Mr and Mrs Rud Kott. They were Mrs J Peyton Barnes and her son Peyton Jr of Houston Mrs F J Schuck and Mrs J H Blackaller and daughter Janie of San Antonio.
The treasurer's report approved by the court lists balances in multiple county accounts including Jury Fund 4627.08 Road and Bridge 19993.96 General County Fund 1274.95 Courthouse and Jail 5957.65 Special Road Tax 12502.16 Highway Fund 8444.69 Airport Sinking 9007.75 Airport Construction 946.23 Interest and Sinking 6537.92 Escrow 4942.98 Lateral Road Fund 12516.27 Federal Aid Airport Project 6235.00.
The Garden Club met Friday January 14 in the Commissioners' Court Room with thirty-eight members and visitors. New members Miss Louise Remmler and Mrs Holmes Moss joined. Discussion covered highway beautification and shade trees on sidewalks. Mrs Durst spoke on House Plant Ills and Mrs Miller on Geraniums noting artificial light helps cloudy days.
The wedding of Frankie Thurman and Eugene Stoever occurred December 26 at 4 30 p m in the First Methodist Church San Marcos with Rev. Hickman officiating. The couple will reside at 608 Academy Street San Marcos. Local guests included Harper and Willow City residents.
The Women's Society of Christian Service of the First Methodist Church met Thursday afternoon January 6 at 3 o'clock in the Educational Building for its regular monthly business meeting and program. The meeting opened with Be Still My Soul and included a responsive reading and closing prayer led by Rev. W. O. Schulze.
The Fire Chief noted progress on a long effort to house the fire department in a new station near completion. A 500 gallon per minute fire pumper has been ordered with delivery expected as the new fire station and municipal hall near February completion.
The Wesleyan Service Guild of First Methodist Church met at Mrs Eska McDougalts home with ten members present. Miss Blanche Babb led devotions and the program covered pledges of WSCS in foreign countries and the U S. Officers elected were Mrs Eric Nagel president Miss Blanche Babb vice president Mrs Raymond Oestreich secretary and Mrs Elsie Moldenhauer treasurer. Chairmen named were Mrs Clarence Ratliff spiritual life Miss Anita Winkel recreation and Mrs Dora Tietz supply work. Hostess served refreshments.
The Kaffee kraenzechen group met at Mrs. R. G. Striegler’s home on Thursday afternoon with one visitor, Mrs. Otto Kolmeier. A poinsettia centerpiece graced the lace dining table as refreshments were served. assistance came from Mrs. Kermit Striegler and Miss Bertha Weber. Mrs. Robert Blum is set to entertain in February.
The National Safety Council says colder weather raises traffic accidents due to slick roads and reduced visibility. They urge motorists to stay focused keep windshields clear and reduce speed during freeze ups.
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