Social events and bridge clubs at Horlens and friends
The Horlen family hosted a spend the day party with relatives from Dodge City Kerrville San Antonio Willow City Eckert Leming and more. Bridge clubs met with prizes won by Mrs. Reinhold Eckhardt Mrs. Henry Lochte and others with July dates for future gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Horlen
Horlen
Roy Keith
Dodge City
Kansas
Clarence Horlén
Schimmel
San Antonio
Elroy Dechert
Kerrville
Emil Horlen
Willow City
Arthur Schlaudt
Eckert
A. J. Kieth
Leming
Youth group from Edison Street and First Methodist at Kneese ranch
The Edison Street youth organization and First Methodist church guests visited Adolf Kneese ranch Friday. Miss Doro thy Kneese hosted an outdoor party for about 25 youths who enjoyed group games and a picnic supper with hosts Rev. Paul Weiss Rev. Lester Haines and Mrs. Cordie Keyser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edison Street
First Methodist
Adolf Kneese
Dorothy Kneese
Paul Weiss
Lester Haines
Cordie ‘Keyser
Miss Blanche Baker Honored by Church Choir
Miss Blanche Baker was guest of honor at a lawn party hosted by the First Methodist Church choir. The event included volley ball and darts on the lawn, followed by a hymn program. Herman Hahn presented a gift honoring her twelve years as a accompanist, with remarks from Rev. Lester Haines and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche Baker
Attleboro
Mass
First Methodist Church
Miss Baker
Herman Hahn
Lester Haines
Miss Bower
Fredericksburg
Texas
Striegler Family Reunions Highlight Gillespie County History
One hundred twenty seven descendants of Johan Frederick G Striegler gathered for the sixth annual Striegler reunion at Klaemer's Park. Oran Striegler presided as 54 members were in the service including Lt. Col. James E Rudder who earned the Distinguished Service Cross for heroism in France. An honored guest was Mrs Ann Margaret Striegler Key, with memorials for Mrs Hugo Kiier. Officers were elected Alvin Striegler president S J Striegler vice president Werner Kilier secretary treasurer and two directors. The next reunion is set for the first Sunday in July 1945 to read the history of the Klier family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johan Frederick G. Striegler
Gillespie County
Striegler
Klaemer's Park
Oran Striegler
A. N. Striegelr
Fred Mathisen
James E. Rudder
France
Rudder
England
Ranger
Vierville
Col
Lucy Williamson
Brady
Ann Margaret Striegler Key
Hugo Kiier
Family Reunion Honors Lt. Robert Peterman Homecoming
A four day family reunion at Mr. and Mrs. Frank Peterman’s home celebrated Lt. Robert Peterman’s homecoming from Frederick Oklahoma where he recently earned his Army Air Corps wings. Visiting relatives included Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Scott of San Antonio, Mr. and Mrs. Hugo Petermann and son Jerry of Dallas, Mrs. Harmon Maley and twins of Galveston, and Lt. Robert Peterman on furlough from the U. S. Army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Peterman
Robert Peterman
Frederick
Okla
Army Air Corps
M. C. Scott
San Antonio
Hugo Petermann
Jerry
Dallas
Harmon Maley
Galveston
U. S. Army
Tea Shower Honors Mrs Adams in Nimitz Hotel Festivities
Mrs A C Adams formerly Isabel Kordzik was honored with a crystal shower and tea at Hotel Nimitz attended by Mrs Werner Keidel Jr and several associates. The event featured pale pink streamers daisies and a lace cloth tea set with cake coffee salad and punch. Over forty guests called and Ruth Keidel kept the bride’s book. Leroy Brehn visited from San Antonio with Mr and Mrs Harry Brehn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Adams
Isabel Kordzik
Hotel Nimitz
Werner Keidel, Jr
Harry Jenschke
Otto Kirchner
Cain City
Loreen Moellering
Evelyn Kordzik
J. W .Adams
Ruth Keidel
Rita Jenschke Weds T Cpl Herman Kunz in St Marys Rite
Miss Rita Jenschke daughter of Mrs Theo Jenschke married T Cpl Herman Kunz son of August Kunz at St Marys Catholic Church in a nine oclock Saturday ceremony. Rev F X Wolf officiated the double ring service. The groom recently returned from Italy where he earned the Silver Star and Presidential Citation. The couple planned a reception at Mrs Theo Jenschkes home and dancing at Seipp’s pavilion with guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rita Jenschke
Theo Jenschke
T. Cpl
Herman Kunz
August Kunz
St.Mary’s Catholic Church
J. J. Moritz
Milton Grona
Miss Jenschke
Anton Jenschke
Walter Kunz
F. X. Wolf
36Th Division
Italy
Fort Sam Houston
Stieler Kott Rites Announced in Comfort Texas
Mr and Mrs Alfred Kott of Kerrville announce the marriage of their daughter Viola to Eugene Adolph Stieler son of Adolph Stieler of Comfort on Monday June 26 at Comfort Justice of the Peace Bernard Stieler officiated. The bride has lived in Kerrville and worked at Western Union. They will live at the Y O ranch on the divide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Kott
Kerrville
Viola
Eugene Adolph Stieler
Adolph Stieler
Comfort
Texas
Justice of the Peace
Bernard Stieler
Four Local Families Welcome Week of Newborns
Four children born to Gillespie County families over the past week. The Brelsfords welcomed a son on June 29, the Marshalls a son on July 1, the Turners a daughter on June 27, and the Nixons a daughter on June 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie County
Harold Brelsford
Victor Marshall
W. B. Turner
Jack Nixon
Strawberry Shortcake Perfect Summer Dessert
A traditional summer favorite with crusty tender shortcake and fresh berries. The recipe uses blended shortening, flour, sugar, and an egg with milk, offering options for large drop biscuits or a single pan bake, served with cream or top milk.
Martin-Goehman Rites in Mason
Mrs. Cynthia Holland Goehman and Mr. Rudolph C. Martin were married last Sunday evening at 7 30 oclock in the home of Rev. J J Ray pastor of the First Christian Church Mason Rev Ray performing the ceremony. Others present were Mr and Mrs Arch Reichenau and Miss Gertrude Metzger as well as the brides son Werner Following the ceremony the party was entertained at the home of Miss Metzger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cynthia Holland Goehman
Rudolph C. Martin
J. J. Ray
First Christian Church
Mason
Ray
Arch Reichenau
Gertrude Metzger
Werner
Allen Bros Seeks Adding Machines Typewriters and Registers
Advertisers offering top prices for used adding machines typewriters and cash registers by Allen Bros. with prompt payment and easy pickup.
Miss Helen Straube Returns From San Diego Visit
Miss Helen Straube daughter of Mr and Mrs Willie Straube Doss has returned home from San Diego California where she was visiting and working for almost two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Straube
Willie Straube
Doss
San Diego
California
Miss Jordan Hosts Dinner Party at Home
More than twenty guests enjoyed a chicken dinner at Miss Emma Jordan's home on Sunday. Notable attendees from out of town included Mrs Elgin Rothman of Mason, Mr and Mrs G F Henke and family, Mr and Mrs Harry Jordan and Mrs Marshall Klingelhoper and baby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Jordan
Elgin Rothman
Mason
G. F. Henke
Harry Jordan
Marshall Klingelhoefer
Adding Machines and Cash Will Buy Your Old Typewriters
A local buyer offers to purchase used typewriters for cash and may collect from residents. The service advertises quick payment and pickup options for machines no longer needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Bros
Belittled Claim At Kallenberg's Pharmacy
A damaged OCR reads a claim from Kallenberg's Pharmacy offering a refund if LETO'S fails to satisfy. The wording suggests product or service assurances about discomfort and gums with a skeptical tone.
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Standard Society Section
Julia Estill
Milton Durst
Ernst Lochte
Walter McKay
Alonzo Evers
Herman Bohn
Austin
Henry Schmidt
J. Hardin Perry
Alfred Cameron
Victor Staats
Max Henke
Roy Womack
Anthony
Corsicana
Henry A. Lochte
J. B. Wieser
Anna Schnerr
Theo Heep
Western Luckenbach
Reinhold Eckhardt
Alex Durst
Olga Furman
New Braunfels
Emil Juenke
Eddie Kott
Reinhold Weber
Wilburn Durst
Kott
Louise Kott
Eddie Stein
Werner Keidel
Ralph Gold
Eric Juenke
Methodist
Kneese
Petermann
Adams
Felix Pfiester
Leroy Brehn
Harry Brehn
Jenschke Wedst
Cpl
Kunz
Stieler-Kott Rites
del Monte
Roryal Guest
Wheaties
SWIFT
IGA
Kellogg's Rice
Texas Tomatoes
BEE Brand
ARGO
Morton
C.hlb
Kellogg 'S Akratsin
Bran
Gulf Brewing Company
Houston, Texas
South
Miss Jordan
Travelers Cafe
Alex Mittendorp
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