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Newspaper

Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1940

Page

5

Missionary Circle One Hosts Flower Themed Meeting

Mrs J T Estill Miss Julia Estill and Mrs F J Maier co hosted a Saturday afternoon event for Missionary Circle One of the First Methodist Church in Mrs Maier’s home. Ada Peden led a program on Flowers of the Holy Land with scripture readings and songs. Twenty one members attended and Philippine China and Japan needlework was shown.

J. T. Estill Julia Estill F. J. Maier Missionary Circle Methodist Church China Japan Fred Tally

Meusebach 4 H Club Holds January Meeting

On January 19 1940 at 945 am the Meusebach 4 H Club girls met after a regular session. They examined cup towels and aprons brought by the group and planned slips in slip sheen fabrics. Members present included Mildred Margaret Dora Heimann Helen Ellen Lochte Lottie Mae Strieg Jer Florence Allegra Kuhmann and sponsor Elizabeth Petermann.

Meusebach 4

Seventy Third Birthday Observed At Mrs Arbelger Home

A small gathering of relatives and friends honored Mrs F W Arbelger on her seventy third birthday with afternoon close and a turkey dinner in the dining room for 15 guests.

F. W. Arbelger

Mrs Mathisen Hosts Merry Wives With Dames Guests

Mrs Fred Mathisen hosted the Merry Wives with Dames Henry Becker and Alex Mittendorf as guests. Luncheon trays featured salmon loaf and noodle salad with confections and coffee. Her bridge circle included Tuesday Afternoon Club members Mesdames Alfred Petsch and Max Wahl with Eliza beth Walter and Laurie Wells high scorers.

Fred Mathisen Merry Wives Henry Becker Alex Mittendorf Elizabeth Walter Laurie Wells

Rocky Hill 4 H Club Meets At School House

The Rocky Hill 4 H Club met January 3 1940 at 9 o clock in the school house. Orchard plans were checked aprons were exhibited and sewing boxes were checked on equipment. Several songs were sung before adjourning to meet February 6 at 9 o clock. Present were Lillie Mae Esther Arlitt Joyce Striegler Julia Mae Metzger Julia Stehling Lorene Oehler Lotti Eberle The rsa Schmidtzinsky and sponsor Miss Rolf.

Rocky Hill Lillie Mae Esther Arlitt Joyce Striegler Julia Mae Metzger Julia Stehling Loreen Oehler Lotti Eberle Thersa Schmidtzinsky Miss Rolf

Ida Mae Mueller Visits Cousin Esther Then Heads Home

Miss Ida Mae Mueller leaves Monday to return to her Houston home after visiting her cousin Miss Esther Mueller.

Ida Mae Mueller Esther Mueller Houston

Knopp Crenwelge Wedding Held in Fredericksburg

Mr Jacob Knopp and Miss Minna Crenwelge were united in marriage January 18 at 7 pm in the St Marys Church parsonage with Rev B Galle officiating. Attendants were Lawrence and Mrs Knopp. A reception followed at Sunnyside Tavern and the couple will live in Fredericksburg where Mr Knopp works at Collins Co.

Jacob Knopp Minna Crenwelge Otto Crenwelge B. Galle St. Mary’s Church Lawrence Knopp Sunnyside Tavern Knopp Fredericksburg Collins Co Frances Pyka August Pyka Arthur Koch Phillip Koch St. Mary’s Catholic Church Lilly of the Valley Christian Koch James Pyka Bruno Knopp Katherine Meurer Lucille Pyka Suttle Clara Mueller Lorene Pyka Lawrence Pyka Schaetter

Knopp Club Receives Year Books and Meeting Notes

Knopp Home Demonstration Club members at Mrs. Rheinhold Beyer’s home filed the new Year Books with meeting place dates and roll calls. Miss Stewart discussed transplanting and pruning shrubs noting balled and burlapped plants need less pruning. Following Mrs. Itz’s resignation Estha Barsch was elected Council Delegate. Next meeting at Mrs. Durst’s on January 22.

Knopp Home Demonstration Club Rheinhold Beyer Stewart Edward Itz Estha Barsch Mesdames Ad. Lucas Max Kunz Eddie Kramer Louis Beyer Jr Eddie Schaefer Erwin Durst Rheinhold Oehler Tillie Mohr Anita Kunz Louise Kramer

Teague Home Hosts Bridge Party Honors Burgdorf Hanus

Mrs Bill Teague hosted a bridge gathering with three tables on Thursday. High honors went to Mrs Otto Burgdorf and second to Mrs J J Hanus. Out of town guest Mrs Paul Lange of Kerrville and visitor Miss Ava Ratliff attended. Hostess assisted by Mrs Max Schneider served chicken salad cranberries congealed pineapple salad orange cake and coffee.

Bill Teague Otto Burgdorf J. J. Hanus Paul Lange Kerrville Ava Ratliff Max Schneider

Local Youth Marries El Paso Girl

Clarence Habenicht son of Mr and Mrs Harry Habenicht married Ruth Hadrick of El Paso on Thursday January 18 in El Paso. The couple will live in El Paso where Habenicht works in governmental service at Ft Bliss.

Clarence Habenicht Harry Habenicht Ruth Hadrick el Paso Habenicht Ft. Bliss

Mimeograph Supplies Ad Promises Savings

An advertisement urges readers to compare prices on mimeograph paper stencils and mimeograph end papers for cost savings before making a purchase.

Fredericks

Burial Lots Offered At Greenwood Cemetery By Trustees

Greenwood Cemetery trustees announce reasonably priced burial lots available for purchase. Details include lot sizes and pricing structures, with potential payment plans and contact options for prospective buyers.

Kor Greenwood Cemetery

Bargain Prices Slash Coats Jackets and Rain Gear

Shoppers can save on top coats jackets corduroy leather and water proofed items along with flannel shirts rain coats and slickers as discounts begin today. Large reductions promise warmth and dry comfort at lower prices for quick purchases.

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