Mary Martha Society Meeting At Bethany Lutheran
The Mary Martha Society of Bethany Lutheran Church met at Mrs. Nolan Brown's home on January 16. The meeting opened with songs and prayer, Roll call with verses, minutes read, treasurer's report for 1940 adopted, topics discussed, and refreshments served. Guests Mrs. Ahrens and Mrs. Albert Jost attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Martha Society
Bethany Lutheran Church
Nolan Brown
Jesus
Haag
Ahrens
Albert Jost
Women’s Society of Christian Service Meets at Mrs Maier’s
Mrs J T Estill Mrs Julia Estill and Mrs F J Maier co hostesses at Mrs Maier’s home for a Saturday gathering. The program led by Mrs Herman Hahn opened with a hymn and was followed by a prayer from Mrs LO Donaldson. Ada Peden spoke on Is Missionary Work Worth While. Rev Donaldson gave an address and business matters were discussed before refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Estill
Julia Estill
F. J. Maier
Women's Society of Christian Service
Maier
Herman Hahn
Blanche Baker
LO. Donaldson
Ada Peden
J. Maier
Donaldson
Wedding Shower Honors Miss Lola Crenwelge
Miss Lola Crenwelge received a rainbow decorated wagon of gifts and first prize after a rice shower at Peter's Hall. Doreen Crenwelge and Kenton Ahrens drew the wagon, while Miss Crenwelge and Mrs Felix Ahrens were among several helpers. She plans to wed Mr Arno Ahrens on January 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nora Ahrens
Margaret
Pauline Crenwelge
Max Crenwelge
Lola Crenwelge
Peter’s Hall
Miss Crenwelge
Doreen Crenwelge
Kenton Ahrens
Banco
Felix Ahrens
Walter Crenwelge
Hubert and
Rueben Crenwelge
Fay Grote Weds Bartsel Young in San Augustine
Fay Grote daughter of County Agent Henry Grote married Bartsel Young of San Augustine in a Sunday parsonage ceremony officiated by Rev. Ivan O. Donaldson. The bride wore robin's egg blue and carried a purple orchid corsage. the reception included coffee poured by Mrs. H. Young and cake served with help from Jean Grote. The couple plans to live in San Augustine where Young directs NYA work locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fay Grote
Henry Grote
Bartsel Young
San Augustine
First Methodist Church
Ivan O. Donaldson
NYA
PTA Choral Club to Observe 10th Anniversary Saturday
The Parent Teacher Association Choral Club plans a social Saturday to mark its 10th anniversary. The photo lists members in back center and front rows with several absentees noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PTA
PTA Choral Club
PTA Choral Club Marks 10th Anniversary
The Parent-Teacher Choral Club honors ten years since its January 1931 founding to celebrate its tenth anniversary on January 27, 1941. The club has hosted about ten public appearances annually, aiding school, town causes, and fostering musical fellowship among members and supporters.
Mrs Theo Hohmann Observes Sixty Sixth Birthday
Mrs Theo Hohmann celebrated her sixty sixth birthday Sunday with a chicken dinner at her home. Attending were Mr and Mrs Felix Hohmann and Viola of Willow City, Mr and Mrs Richard Hohmann and Roland of Willow City, Mr and Mrs David H Moehle Jewel Louise and Calvin of Llano, Miss Emma Hohmann of Fredericksburg, two guests Mrs Lewis Icke and Mrs George Ottmers, coffee and cake served in mid afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theo Hohmann
Felix Hohmann
Viola
Willow City
Richard Hohmann
Roland
David H. Moehle
Jewel
Louise
Calvin
Llano
Emma Hohmann
Fredericksburg
Lewis Icke
George Ottmers
Thursday Night Bridge Club Meeting at Mrs Wells Home
Mrs. Laurie Wells hosted the Thursday Night Bridge Club with guests Mrs Har veystein and Miss Elberta Martin. The living room featured Narcissus and nandinas. a meat and vegetable stew menu with baked potatoes congealed fruit salad hot biscuits and grape meringue pie was served. Mrs Hayden Osbourne won high and Mrs Kermit Striegler won second high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurie Wells
Mrs. Harveystein
Elberta Martin
Narcissus
Nandinas
Hayden Osbourne
Kermit Striegler
Women's Medical Auxiliary Meets in Kerrville
The Women's Medical Auxiliary to the four county medical society held a January 17 luncheon and meeting at Kerrville tea room. Hosts Mesdames Ried Klein Iney and Miller organized a formal program with speakers Mrs. H. Galatin on why doctors want Hygeia public and Mrs. Swayze on Hygeia's meaning for young mothers. Renewals of Hygeia for seven schools and donations of glasses and clothing for two underprivileged children were approved. Guests included Mesdames Lippton Gaines and Prentice Swayze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Medical Auxiliary
Four Country Medical Society
Kerrville
Mesdames Ried
Klein
Iney
Miller
S. C Thomas
H. H. Gallatin
Prentice Swayze
Philip Lippton
Jay Gaines
Legion
Mrs W Kolmeier Hosts Tuesday Bridge Club
Mrs Walter Kolmeier entertained the Tuesday Bridge Club at her home. Poinsettias and nandinas decorated the living room as guests enjoyed chicken salad cranberries frites pickles toasted pecans date bars and coffee. Miss Viola Juenke won high and Mrs Wesley Gold second high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Kolmeier
Viola Juenke
Wesley Gold
Mrs. Alex Frantzen Hosts Bridge Club Evening
Mrs. Alex Frantzen entertained the Wednesday Bridge Club at her home with guests Mesdames Felix Heep Bill Rausch and Miss Viola Juenke. High score went to Mrs. William Rausch and second high to Mrs. J B Wieser after a menu of hot toasted ham sandwiches cookies cream whip and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Frantzen
Mesdames
Felix Heep
Bill Rausch
Viola Juenke
William Rausch
J. B. Wieser
Prell Mahan Ceremony Held in Austin
Miss Margaret Mahan daughter of Mrs Ella Mahan and M B Mahan of Hobbs N M married Clarence Pfeil son of Mr and Mrs Walter Pfeil at 430 pm Monday in Austin. Dr M E Sadler officiated altar at fireplace decorated with chrysanthemums. After a reception the couple will reside at 108 East 14th Street and plan a North Carolina trip where Pfeil will train with the Boston Red Sox. Both attended the University of Texas where he captained the 1940 varsity baseball team.
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Margaret Mahan
Ella Mahan
Austin
Mahan
Hobbs
N. M
Clarence Pfeil
Walter Pfeil
M. E. Sadler
Miss Mahan
Martha Mahan
Leroy Benn
Mrs. Pfeil
East 14Th Street
North Carolina
Mr. Pfeil
Boston Red Sox
Perry entertained Tuesday Bridge Club by Mrs J Hardin
Mrs J Hardin entertained the Tuesday Bridge Club at her mother Mrs Victor Keide's home Tuesday afternoon. A garden flower arrangement adorned the living room and refreshments included chicken patties stuffed celery cookies ice cream and coffee. Guests included Mrs Hayden Osbourne and Mrs J S Perry of Purcell Oklahoma. High score went to Mrs Kermit Striegler with second to Mrs Laurie Wells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Hardin Perry
Victor Keide
Hayden Osbourne
J. S. Perry
Purcell, Oklo
Kermit Striegler
Laurie Wells
C and FE Bridge Club Meets at Mrs Meurer Home
Mrs Henry Meurer entertained the O and E Bridge Club at her home Thursday night. Guests included Mesdames Otto Meurer Jacob Meurer Joe Molberg and Roman Peter. Refreshments featured tongue salad congealed salad chocolate cake coffee and wafers. Miss Rose Molberg won high and Miss Minna Zenner was second. Dr and Mrs Hardin Perry plan to leave Sunday for El Paso where he will be stationed at Fort Bliss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Meurer
O. and E. Bridge Club
Mesdames Otto Meurer
Jacob Meurer
Joe Molberg
Roman Peter
Rose Molberg
Minna Zenner
Hardin Perry
el Paso
Fort Bliss
Women’s Society of Christian Endeavor Meets at Edison Street Church
The Women’s Society of Christian Endeavor held a meeting in the basement of Edison Street Methodist Church with hostesses including Mrs. Kattner and Mrs. Ben Kneese. They started with Count Your Blessings, prayed, and shared readings, with a study on Investing Our Heritage and a business session followed by refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Society of Christian Endeavor
Edison Street Methodist Church
Kattner
Ben Kneese
Felix Kneese
Clara Knopp
Edgar Treibs
Lonie Ahrens
Felix Holly
Charlie Ott
Dan Anderege
William Stroeher Observes 80th Birthday Anniversary
William Stroeher celebrated his 80th birthday with family friends and the Concordia singing club at his home. He was surprised on Saturday before last as relatives and fellow founders gathered to wish him well on January 8.
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William Stroeher
Singing Club
Concordia, Af
W E D Sewing Club Visits Mrs LorenCe Feller
Mrs Lorence Feller hosted the W E D Sewing Club at her home on Wednesday afternoon. The gathering featured needlework and conversation with refreshments including chicken salad congealed salad stuffed celery graham cracker pie whipped cream wafers and coffee.
Social Calendar for Jan 27 29 Highlights Local Meetings
Monday January 27 features a Home Hygiene Class at the Court House. Tuesday January 28 Mrs Wm Rausch hosts bridge and the American Legion Auxiliary meets at Legion Hall near Co. mi. Wednesday January 29 Mrs Walter Kolmeier hosts the W E D Sewing Circle with Mrs Werner Keidel and Mrs Sidney Henke serving as hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Wm_ Rausch
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
At & Co
Walter Kolmeier
Werner Keidel
Sidney Henke
W. E. D. Sewing
Personal notes from Purcell visitors in Texas and Louisiana
Mrs J S Perry of Purcell Oklahoma spent days in Fredericksburg this week with Dr and Mrs J Hardin Perry. She will visit in New Orleans before returning to Oklahoma Mr and Mrs Eric Juenke and Agnes spent Friday in San Antonio. Mr and Mrs Victor Schoene wolf spent the weekend in Lometa and Temple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Perry
Purcell
Oklahoma
Fredericksburg
Eric Juenke
Agnes
San Antonio
Victor Schoenewolf
Lometa and
Temple
W. H. Schaefer
Menard and
Brownwood
William Petmecky and Sons
Austin
Julius Tatsch
Mrs Felix Keidel Hostess At Bridge Afternoon
Wednesday Bridge Club gathered at Mrs. Felix Keidel residence with yellow jasmine and nar cissus decor. Guests included Mesdames Eddie Ochs Oscar Stein Joe Petsch J J Hanus Harry Priess Otto Buregdorf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felix Keidel
Mesdames
Eddie Ochs
Oscar Stein
Joe Petsch
J. J. Hanus
Harry Priess
Otto Buregdorf
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Arno ‘Ahrens
Will
Mangelberger
Almon Kirchoff
Arthur Peterson
Rubin Bernhard
Willie Kuenemann
Emil Hahn
Henry Lochte
Otto Hohmann
Arthur Houy
Henry Bierschwale
Adolf Stahl
L. T. Brodie
Max
Henke
Nannie Striegler
Theo Haag
Walter Bierschwale
Mesdimes
Max Beckmann
Gould Davis
Wm. Dietel
W. C. Hoffmann
Emil Wahrmund
Lester Keyser
L. E. Brodie
Theo. M. Haag
Max Henke
Fred Mathisen
B. L. Enderle
Stella Smith
Vervell Holly
Mesdames R Gammenthaler
Max H. Beckmann
Ben Knese
Hy. Lochte
Women's Medical Auantliary
Mrs. W. Kolmeier
Bridge
J. Hardin
Perry
C. and
Bridge Club
Women’s Society OF Christian Endeavor
W.E.D. Sewing Club
Lorence Feller
Anna Molberg
Wm. Schroeder
Sptandard
Hollywood
Kallenberg’s Pharmacy
Pacific
Seersucker
McCall
Jaenke & Schoenewolf
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