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Newspaper

Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1952

Page

2

Wilke Bierman Nuptials Read in Holy Ghost Church

Miss Adeline Biermann daughter of Comfort residents wed Kenneth F Wilke son of local couple in Holy Ghost Lutheran Church ceremony led by Rev O Lindenberg.Details cover gown orchid bouquet attendants reception and plans to live in San Marcos where groom serves in the Air Force.

Wilke Bierman Holy Ghost Lutheran Church Adeline Biermann William Biermann Comfort Kenneth F. Wilke Felix Wilke

Brown Arhelger Nuptials Held In Crawford

Announcement of the marriage of Louise Mae Arhelger to John S. Brown of Crawford. Ceremony at the groom's parents home officiated by Rev J E Morton of Crawford Methodist Church. Maid of honor Merlene Arbelger wore a black suit. Informal reception followed with many relatives listed from Fredericksburg, Waco, San Antonio, and Crawford.

Louise Mae Arhelger Alfred Arhelger John S. Brown Crawford H. T. Brown J. E. Morton Methodist Church Merlene Arbelger Nell Fredericksburg R. F. Brown Ruth Jordan Otha Anderson Judy and Jane Waco J. M. Humphrey Mattie Mae Humphrey Merlene Arhelger San Antonio

Robertson Hennig Nuptials Set At Bethany Lutheran

Miss Joyce Hennig will wed Edward Dale Robertson in Bethany Lutheran Church on Tuesday January 29 at 6 pm. Dr Hugh Robertson of San Antonio to perform. A bridal shower will be held at Hermann Sons Hall Sunday afternoon hosted by Mrs Reinhard Enderlin Mrs Sylvester Ahrens Mrs Walter Dearing Mrs Elgin Dittmar and Misses Elsie Meier and Helen Dorothy Kothe.

Bethany Lutheran Church Joyce Hennig Alfred Hennig Edward Dale Robertson Hugh Robertson San Antonio Robertson Hermann Sons Hall Mesdames Reinhard Enderlin Sylvester Ahrens Walter Dearing Elgin Dittmar Elsie Meier Helen Dorothy Kothe

Mary Martha Society Met Thursday at Bethany Lutheran

Mrs August Behrend Jr hosted the Mary Martha Society at Bethany Lutheran Sunday School Building. Nineteen members attended with scripture reading prayer, topic study Go and Tell, and 1952 Bible study Preface to Deuteronomy led by Rev G A Poehlmann. A life membership in WMF was presented to Mrs Gus Friedrich.

August Behrend Jr Mary Martha Society Bethany Lutheran Church Jesus Christine Immel Helmuth Behrend G. A. Poehlmann Miss Immel

Honor Guests Named for Fredericksburg PTA Meeting

At the February 13 Fredericksburg Parent-Teacher Association gathering, charter members life members past presidents and members of the Choral Club Band Boosters and the Preschool Section will be honored. The program will feature a review of the book Where Children Come First.

Fredericksburg Parent - Teacher Association

Ruth Rode Engagement Told

Mr and Mrs Enos H Rode announce the engagement of their daughter Ruth to William Anderson son of Mr and Mrs W A Anderson of Beaumont. Miss Rode works at Lutheran Homes Muscatine Iowa. Mr Anderson is a Wartburg Seminary student Dubuque Iowa interning at Lamesa before returning for another year of study. No definite wedding plans.

Enos H. Rode Ruth William Anderson W. A. Anderson Beaumont Miss Rode Lutheran Homes Muscatine Iowa Mr. Anderson Wartburg Seminnary Dubuque Lamesa

Altar Guild Met On Friday At Holy Ghost Lutheran

The Altar Guild of Holy Ghost Lutheran Church met Friday with 22 members present. Rev O Lindenberg opened with Psalm 126 and prayer. Mrs August Ahrens and Mrs Richard Ahrens were placed in charge of sanctuary decorations for the coming month. The day’s lesson discussed the 9th and 10th Articles of the Augsburg Confession. Members closed by saying the Lord s Prayer in unison.

Holy Ghost Lutheran Church O. Lindenberg August Ahrens Richard Ahrens Lindenberg

Pape Kunz Wedding Held In San Antonio

Miss Shirley Kunz daughter of Louis Kunz of Harper and the late Mrs Kunz and Elgin Pape were married Saturday January 19 at 8 pm in Christ Lutheran Church San Antonio with Rev W A Poovey officiating. The gown was white satin with lace yoke and long train. She wore a two tier fingertip veil and carried white carnations. Attendants from here included Mr and Mrs Harry Kunz Mr and Mrs Elmer Itz and Vernon Dean Mr and Mrs William Grienke Jr Mr and Mrs Archie Kunz White Oak and Mr and Mrs Otis Landis and daughter Doss.

Shirley Kunz Louis Kunz Harper Harry Kunz Elmer Itz Vernon Dean William Grienke Jr Archie Kunz White Oak Otis Landis Doss

Holy Ghost Junior Mission Band Meeting

The Holy Ghost Lutheran Church Junior Mission Band met in the basement on Wednesday afternoon. Patsy Heimann presided over the meeting as members planned a spring playlet. Children prepared used Christmas cards for India and refreshments were served.

Holy Ghost Lutheran Church Barbara Kott Frank French Ted Eugene Kuhlmann Rudy Wendel Patsy Heimann Dudley Herbert India Walter Braeutigam Leroy Crenwelge

Pohler Reinhard Wedding Held in San Antonio

Miss Carole Reinhard daughter of Mr and Mrs Eugene Reinhard wed Clifton Pohler son of Mrs Robert Engelke of Seguin and Edward Pohler of Fredericksburg on January 5 at the First Evangelical and Reformed Church in San Antonio R G Reinhard sister in law served as matron of honor Weldon Pohler the bridegroom’s brother was best man and R G Reinhard also served as groomsman

Carole Reinhard Eugene Reinhard Clifton Pohler Robert Engelke Seguin Edward Pohler Fredericksburg First Evangelical and Reformed Church San Antonio R. G. Reinhard Weldon Pohler

Troop 8 Investiture Ceremony for Fourteen Girl Scouts

Fourteen members of Girl Scout Troop 8 received pins in an Investiture at the Cabin on Monday afternoon. The event featured a flag ceremony, promise recitation, and a song, with Mrs. Hy. Schmidt and Mrs. Elmer Bryan presenting pins. Twelve new Brownie wings were awarded to Bernice Birck and peers. two girls advanced from other ranks. A history question segment engaged mothers as well, followed by refreshments and a birthday cake for Scout Bernice Birck marking her tenth year in Scouting.

Troop 8 Hy. Schmidt Elmer Bryan Bernice Birck Darlene Birck Josie Lee Birck Patricia Bray Gloria Jean Heimann Jo Ann Mugford Janey Schmidt Barbara St. Clair Clementia Stein Susie Tomlinson Joann West Evelyn Wunderlich Karen Keller Mary Ann Wunderlich Troop Emil Birck

Loreen Prochnow and Jay Lawyer Jr wed in San Antonio

Miss Loreen Mae Prochnow daughter of Mr and Mrs O A Prochnow of San Antonio and Staff Sgt Jay Earl Lawyer Jr son of Mr and Mrs Jay Earl Lawyer Sr of California were married at Government Hill Lutheran Church San Antonio on Saturday January 12 at 8 pm The bride's parents hosted a reception in the church parlors The couple will reside in Bryan with the groom a U S Air Force staff sergeant

Loreen Mae Prochnow O. A. Prochnow San Antonio Jay Earl Lawyer Jr Jay Earl Lawyer Sr California Government Hill Lutheran Church Bryan U. S. Air Force

Friesenhahn Klein Rites In St Marys

Mrs Rose Marie Klein daughter of Mrs Willie Peter and the late Mr Peter and Herbert Friesenhahn son of the late Mr and Mrs Valentine Friesenhahn of New Braunfels were married in a quiet ceremony at St Marys Catholic Church on Saturday morning January 19. The bride wore a navy blue wool gabardine suit with pink blouse navy accessories and a pink rose corsage. Attendant Mrs Erwin Ersch wore a dark green suit with bronze chrysanthemums. Erwin Ersch served as best man. After a honeymoon the couple will reside in this city where both are employed.

O Lindenberg Holy Ghost Lutheran Church Shirley Biermann Louis Wilke Mariana Bierman Linda Wilke Kermit Wilke Frank French Waldemar Hannemann Hubert Tatsch Jr Sammy Horton VFW Comfort Milton Ersch Leroy Horton Ruben Tatsch Mabel Kott Fay Wenzel Herbert Taulach San Marcos U. S. Air Force Rose Marie Klein Willie Peter Mr Peter Herbert Friesenhahn Valentine Friesenhahn New Braunfels Jos. J. Hildebrand St. Mary’s Catholic Church Erwin Ersch

Willow City WSCS Meeting

The Willow City Methodist Church WSCS met January 15 at 2 30 pm. After opening with Holy Holy Holy and a prayer by Bible study leader Mrs Sid Evans, introduction to Acts was given. Participants included Mrs Ferrer Smith and Mrs Clifford Renick. A brief business session preceded the Lord's Prayer in unison.

WSCS Willow City

Fredericksburg Publishing Co Thank You Notes

Reader guidance points to a complete selection of Thank You Notes offered by Fredericksburg Publishing Co Inc for special occasions.

The Fredericksburg Publishing Co., Inc

German Church Hosts Leifeste Winkler Nuptials in Oberursel

In a snow covered Lutheran church at Oberursel Germany Miss Elfriede G Winkler and Sgt Jerome E Leifeste exchanged vows on Saturday December 15 1951. The double ring ceremony featured chrysanthemum carnations roses and ferns with Miss Winkler in white satin lace gown and a fingertip veil. A reception followed at the bride’s home with 24 guests. The couple departed for Switzerland and southern Germany. Leifeste a seven year Army veteran including overseas service in Europe.

Oberursel Germany Elfriede G. Winkler Paul Winkler That City Jerome E. Leifeste Herman Leiceste Sr Gail Switzerland St. Mary's High School Set Leifeste

Baptist WMU Met Thursday at First Baptist Church

The WMU of First Baptist Church held its monthly missionary program Thursday afternoon with twelve ladies present. Mrs A H Bartholmae led the program. prayers, songs, and multiple devotional topics were shared by members including Mrs Myrtis Byrd Mrs R H Morris Mrs W H Meyer and others. The next meeting is set for January 24 at the church for Bible study and business.

WMU First Baptist Church A. H. Bartholmae Myrtis Byrd R. H. Morris W. H. Meyer Abraham and the Chosen People Roy McCandless Ike Hargrove Paul E. C. Fischer C. M. George Otto Hohmann Rebecca Israel

Bertram Scout to Attend Swiss Chalet

Bertram girl scout Margaret Ann Knox was chosen as one of four American Girl Scouts to attend the Juliette Low Session at Our Chalet Adelboden Switzerland from July 30 to August 20. Her travel expenses are funded by the Juliette Low World Friendship Fund.

Juliette Low Belgium Great Britain Egypt India Mexico New Zealand U. S Puerto Rico Knox

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Mrs Kenneth Wilke Kilman Robertson-Hennig PTA Pape-Kunz Holy Ghost Junior Mission Prochnow Friesenhahn- Klein St. Mary's Leifeste- Winkler Jerome Leifeste Baptist Central Drug CO Bertram Sunnyside Beauty Parlor W. Centre St Als Nash Nash Motors Navy-Kelvinator Corp Detroit, Mich Weber-Jenschke, Nash E. San Antonio St Day, Dee A Brant Leigh Betty Hartford Springs Mill Kendall Rouge Fredericksburg, Texas
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