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Newspaper

Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1951

Page

2

Surprise party for Mrs Kaderli hides birthday joy

Mrs. Gilbert Kaderli was surprised on her birthday Sunday when friends and relatives visited her home. The barbecue supper was prepared by Mr. Kaderli, their daughter Carolyn Jean, Mrs. Leo Petsch and Mrs. Edward Knopp, with attendees from San Antonio including Mr. and Mrs. Felix Weber.

Gilbert Kaderli Kaderli Carolyn Jean Leo Petsch Edward Knopp San Antonio Felix Weber

Presbyterians To Observe Prayer Week

The General Assembly of the Southern Presbyterian Church calls a Week of Prayer and self denial for World Missions from January 28 to February 4. Fredericksburg Presbyterian Church schedules daily prayer meetings including two Sunday services with children and several adult sessions at listed homes and times.

General Assembly of The Southern Presbyterian Church Fredericksburg Presbyterian Church W. J. Tubbs N. Liano W. H. Osbourn E. Creek St

Campbells Honored At Church Event Thursday

Rev and Mrs J C Campbell were honored with a surprise party at Edison Street Methodist Church last Thursday in celebration of Mrs Campbell birthday and their forty fifth wedding anniversary. The campbells were escorted to the church by Rev and Mrs O C Raeke. Eugene Schmidt presented a bed spread. A social hour followed with the Male Chorus singing and refreshments served.

J. C. Campbell Edison Street Methodist Church

Daughter Born to Gilbert Nagel in Regensburg

Captain and Mrs Gilbert Nagel announce the birth of a daughter Emily Louise in Regensburg Germany on January 7. The infant weighs six pounds fourteen ounces and is welcomed by sisters Caroline Charlie and Mary Elizabeth. Paternal grandmother is Mrs Walter Mecker of this city.

Gilbert Nagel Emily Louise Regensburg Germany Caroline Charlie Mary Elizabeth Walter Mecker

Cub Scout Pack 133 Holds Monthly Meeting

Members of Cub Scout Pack 133 met at the Boy Scout Cabin on Thursday night for the monthly pack meeting with families present. The program included a skit by Den 5 and their den mother, a map project on the Colorado River, a short graduation for Travis Langehennig who earned the Webelos badge, and plans announced for the Blue and Gold Party on February 8 at 7 pm in the Hotel Nimitz ballroom.

Cub Scout Pack 133 Art Kowert Cub Scout den 5 Lorence Feller Travis Langehennig Emil Schandua Jr Lenar Birk Lutheran Boy Scout Troop Hotel Nimitz

Mary Martha Society Met In Behrend Home

Mrs Helmuth Behrend entertained twenty three Mary Martha Society members Thursday afternoon. Mrs Arthur Kowert led the January topic American Missions while Rev G A Poehlmann led a Bible study from Revelation chapter one. Mrs Brown ran the magazine quiz and Mrs Henry Joseph, newly elected president, presided over the business meeting. The group adopted Mission Advance in 51 as its Number One Project. Refreshments were served by Mrs Behrend and assisted by Mrs Willie Ahrens and Mrs August Behrend Jr.

Helmuth Behrend Mary Martha Society Arthur H. Kowert G. A. Poehlmann Brown Jesus Henry Joseph Mission Advance

Zion Ladies Aid Meeting At Grienke Home

On Thursday January 18 the sewing circle of Zion Ladies Aid met at Mrs Willie Grienke home with 17 members and four guests. They worked on needlework for hours and were served a plate lunch by Mrs Grienke and Mrs William Grienke Jr. Mrs Arthur Welgehausen invited the group to their February meeting.

Sewing Circle of Zions Ladies Aid Willie Grienke

Patriotism on sleeves, less in the heart observed

A reflective aphorism notes that outward displays of patriotism may mask inner convictions. The saying contrasts public show with private belief, suggesting sincerity depends on actions beyond obvious symbols.

Dorothy Stein Weds Calvin Bierschwale at St Marys Church

Miss Dorothy Agnes Stein and Calvin J. Bierschwale married in St Marys Catholic Church on January 20 at 9 30 am with Rev Robert Logan officiating. The ceremony included a double ring service, organ music by Dorothy Miller, and a large reception at the Hotel Nimitz. The couple will live in the area after a New Orleans honeymoon. guests included San Antonio and Llano residents.

Bierschwale St. Mary’s Catholic Church Robert Logan Dorothy Miller St. Mary’s Maxine Jordan James Knopp Maynett Cox Terry Allan Wells F. J. Hanus Roy Bierschwale Danny Wagner Clarence Wagner San Antonio Walter Schaefer Hotel Nimitz Tyra Ann Cox Clementina Stein Joyce Erbe Chamberlain New Orleans St. Mary’s High Our Lady of the Lake College Sigma Alpha Iota Sorority FHS John Tarleton College J. J. Hanus E. J Austin

Surprise Shower Honors Elsie Sagebiel Bride-Elect

Miss Elsie Sagebiel, bride-elect of Chester Koennecke, was honored at a mis cellaneous shower hosted by Mesdames Victor Ottmers Eugene Kuhlmann and Willie Heiner at the Heiner home. Twenty-five guests attended as plans were announced for the February 3 wedding at St John’s Lutheran Church Crab Apple.

Victor Ottmers Eugene Kuhlmann Willie Heiner Heiner Elsie Sagebiel Chester Koennecke Mesdames Erwin Ruben Sagebiel

Surprise Party For Clifford Reed

Mrs. Clifford Reed and son Clifford Dale hosted a surprise birthday party for Clifford Reed at their home on Thursday evening January 18. Family members and a few close friends attended and refreshments were served.

Clifford Reed Clifford Dale

Bethany Luther Leaguers Hold Coon Hunt Social

Bethany Luther Leaguers and friends braved cold air for a coon hunt social on Saturday night January 20 at the Felix Fuhrmann ranch. Louis and Vernell Dietrich hosted. Mrs. William Grinke led a devotional by a bonfire. The group sang and read scripture before returning with a coon, then enjoyed hot dogs hot chocolate cookies and roasted marshmallows. The evening closed with a friendship circle around the dying embers and the tune God Be With You Till We Meet Again.

Bethany Luther Leave Felix Fuhrmann Louis Vernell Dietrich William Grinke Jesus

WSCS Begins Rural Prospects Study in Willow City

The Willow City WSCS met on Tuesday January 16 to start a new study course Rural Prospects by Mark Rech. Mrs Sid Evans led scripture and prayer as members discussed chapters Meet the People Rural Paradox and What is the Churchs Home Message. A short business meeting followed with plans for a social January 30 at Mrs Marlin Althaus home.

WSCS Methodist Church Willow City Mark Rech Sid Evans Nolan Althaus Clifford Renick Ferrel Smith Marlin Althaus

Deepest sympathy to friends in time of sorrow

Offering heartfelt condolences to your circle during this sorrowful period. May you find comfort in shared memories and the support of those who care, especially through the kindness and steady presence of The Fredericksburg Publishing Co.

Gibson The Fredericksburg Publishing Co

Kerr Missionary Society Hosts Kerrville Women for Meeting

Kerr Missionary Society met Mrs. A. H. Bartholmae who entertained fourteen members from the local Baptist Women’s Missionary Society and six from Kerrville Trinity Baptist WMS on Thursday January 18. Rev H M Smith and Kerrville ladies led a panel on "God Is Moving Who Can Hinder" with topics on today’s world and God’s plan. A devotional titled "I Chose You" followed, and orange chiffon cake and coffee were served during social time. A man wrapped up in himself makes a small package.

A. H. Bartholmae Baptist Women’s Missionary Society Kerrville Trinity Baptist Wms E. C. Fischer H M. Smith Mesdames Smith E. B. Henry A. B. Burton Wm Penney Randolph Bailey Kerrville Burton Isaiah Pilates of

Fredericksburg Publishing Co Unveils New Typewriter Model

A revolutionary new design offers amazing speed and more than a dozen typing aids. The Fredericksburg Publishing Co showcases the updated typewriter with enhanced features intended to boost productivity and efficiency.

The Fredericksburg Publishing Ca

Ellie Jost Bride to Wed Allen Spenrath in January

Miss Ellie Jost was guest of honor at a crystal and china shower hosted at the Klaerner home. She will marry Allen Spenrath January 27 at Holy Ghost Lutheran Church. Corsages honored the mothers and grandmothers, and fifty one guests registered in the bride's book.

Ellie Jost Evelyn Treibs Betty Brown Annabel Lochte Dorothy Klaerner Willie Mae Habenicht Ralph Weiershausen Klaerner Jost Allen Spenrath Holy Ghost Lthan Albert Jost Lina Spenrath August Jost Lina Marquardt

Birthday Party Celebrates Dorothy Meurer Fifth Birthday

Mrs Henry Meurer hosted a birthday party for her daughter Dorothy to mark her fifth birthday at the family home. Fifteen children attended with some mothers present. The party featured a Valentine theme with heart shaped cake and red heart decorations. Grandmothers Mrs Joe Moiberg and Mrs Jacob Meurer of San Antonio helped with hosting.

Henry Meurer Dorothy Joe Moiberg Jacob Meurer San Antonio

Experience as Lesson When Plans Fail

A reflective quote notes that true learning comes from outcomes that differ from expectations. It frames experience as earned through misaligned goals and the surprise of results shaping skill, judgment, and resilience.

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