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Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1939

Page

2

Hartmann Ahrens Unite in June Wedding at Albert

Rev Paul Leonhard officiated at Albert Lutheran Church on June 28 uniting Walter Hartmann and Minnie Ahrens in matrimony. Witnesses were Estella Seipp Laura Crenwelge Marvin Hartmann and Alfred Crenwelge. Reception followed at the bride’s home. The couple will reside near Hye. The Standard offers congratulations.

Paul Leonhard Albert Lutheran Church Walter Hartmann Emil Hartmann Minnie Ahrens Alfred Ahrens Estella Seipp Laura Crenwelge Marvin Hartmann Alfred Crenwelge Mrs. Hartmann Hye

Lovely Methodist Wedding in New Braunfels

Miss Lillie Mae McKinney, daughter of Rev and Mrs C G McKinney, wed Randolph Leifeste son of Mr and Mrs E C Leifeste Sunday at the New Braunfels Methodist Church. Officiating father of the bride. organist Josephine Forman and singer Nolan Froehner provided music.

New Braunfels Betty Calvin San Antonio Oran McKinney San Marcos Gilbert Leifeste Norman Fritze Dibrell Waldrip Staples Santo Marcos Mozelle Schmidt Rue Arline Rothmann

Miss Marguerite Klingelhoefer Weds Chester Keller in Mason

Miss Marguerite Klingelhoefer daughter of Mr and Mrs Alfred Klingelhoefer Cherry Spring married Chester Keller son of Mr and Mrs Ed Keller Mason in a Wednesday ceremony at St Pauls Lutheran Church Rev M J Schwarz officiated with organ music by Mrs Schwarz The couple planned a west Texas Davis Mountains and Carlsbad Caverns honeymoon and will reside at the Charles Leslie residence Mason Electric Shop owner Mr Keller is a Mason businessman

Marguerite Klingelhoefer Alfred Klingelhoefer Cherry Spring Chester Keller Ed. Keller Mason St. Paul’s Lutheran Church M. J. Schwarz Boston Schwarz Lange Kathryn Langerhans Fredericksburg Nesbit Jacoby Olga Reichenau Marschall Klingelhoefer Mason Electric Shop Mason County News the Standard Mrs. Keller

Behrend Ahrens Court Nuptials At Holy Ghost Church

Rev O Lindenberg united Hermuth Behrend and Leola Lindenberg in marriage on Monday July 3 at Holy Ghost church. Attendants included Willie Jenke Adeline Haag Marie Goerlitz August Behrend Max Ahrens Ruth Behrend Victoria Ahrens. Groom and bride are children of local families and a wedding feast followed at the bride’s parents home in Cherry Springs.

O. Lindenberg Holy Ghost Church Helmuth Behrend Leola Ahrens Willie Jenke Adeline Haag Marie Goerlitz August Behrend Max Ahrens Ruth Behrend Victoria Ahrens Willie Ahrens Cherry Springs

Birck and McDougall Wed at Home of Bride Parents

Rev Paul Leonhard united Walter Birck and Meta McDougall in marriage at the bride’s parents home. Attendants were Mr Benno Ahrens. The couple will reside on a ranch near Johnson City. Congratulations and best wishes were extended.

Paul Leonhard Albert Lutheran Church Walter Birck Henry Birck Meta McDougall Alex McDougall Benno Ahrens Johnson City

Jenschke Sprott Tie The Knot In St Stanislaus Ritual

Miss Alice Sprott and Leonard Jenschke were joined in marriage at St Stanislaus Church with Rev F S Strobel officiating last Wednesday. Bridesmaids were Monica Jenschke and Ruby Sprott. groomsmen Alfred Stein and Raymond Jenschke.

Alice Sprott Leonard Jenschke St. Stanislaus F. S. Strobel Monica Jenschke Ruby Sprott Alfred Stein Raymond Jenschke Bandera

Klett-Ransleben Couple Wed at Bethany Lutheran Church

Miss Ruby Klett daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Klett married Harvey Ransleben son of Mrs Meta Ransleben Saturday at Bethany Lutheran Church. The ceremony featured white lillies queen s wreath and candles with reception at the bride s parents home and a brief trip to Nueva Laredo Mexico before settling in Kerrville where the groom works for Schreiner Wool and Mohair Co.

Ruby Klett Albert Klett Harvey Ransleben Meta Ransleben Bethany Lutheran Church Norman Randleben Paul Lange Nueva Laredo Mexico Kerrville Schreiner Wool and Mo

July 4 parade proves best in recent years

The World Lodge reports entries in the parade with the Order of The Herman Sons Sister Lodge taking top honors. The American Legion placed second, and the Garden Club tied with Bethany Luther League for third. A private entry by Miss Johanna Ludwig won top private prize. Frederickburg Junior Band impressed in its first parade. Commercial floats from Dooley's Store to Nu-Enamel lined the route with Knopp and Metzger winning first prize. A special prize went to Southern Select for a humorous entry. After a band concert, a rodeo drew a packed grandstand and the day closed with dances at Peter's Hall and Seipp's Park amid near 100 degree heat and no major accidents.

The World Lodge Order of the Herman Sons Sister Lodge American Legion Garden Club Bethany Luther League Johanna Ludwig Frederickburg Dooley’s Basse Express Knopp and Metzger City Mattress Oehler and Weber Nu-Enamel Humble Knopp Metzger Southern Select Peter’s Hall Seipp’s Park

WPA Worker Finds Gold Watch Then Throws It Away

In a brief exchange a WPA worker recalls finding a gold watch yesterday and admits he threw it away after realizing it wasn't wound up. A friend repeats the astonishment at the act.

WPA

Hunted LSU Professor Returns to Baton Rouge

Dr. James Monroe Smith, former LSU president, was brought back to Baton Rouge from Canada to face embezzlement charges involving $100,000 of school funds. He expressed relief at being back and said he was ill advised to leave.

James Monroe Smith Louisiana State University Baton Rouge Canada Smith Louisiana Treasury

Striegler Family Holds First Reunion in Gillespie County

Approximately 150 descendants of John Frederick G. Striegler from Denmark gathered at Klaemner's Park on Sunday July 2 1939 for the first Striegler reunion. Attila Striegler sang Annie Laurie, youngsters sang, and Ralph Striegler called the meeting to order. A permanent organization was formed with Waldemar Striegler as president and Evan Striegler as vice president. An arrangements committee and historian were named and a biography of the Striegler family read. Nonagenarian C W Nelson attended among others, with plans to meet again in July 1940.

John Frederick G. Striegler Denmark Gillespie County Texas Klaemner’s Park Nannie L. Striegler Attila Striegler Annie Laurie Phil Petmecky Jo Ann Striegler Ralph Striegler San Antonio Waldemar Striegler Stephenville Evan Striegler Fredericksburg Kermi

Shower Honors Future Bride at Live Oak Home

Mrs Felix Lehne hosted a miscellaneous shower for sister Miss Margaret Spurrer in Live Oak Community last Wednesday. Twenty guests attended ahead of her Saturday wedding to Mr Louis Wendel. Frank lin Lehne and Ruby Burrer presented gifts. games awarded prizes to Blanche Kaderli Ottilie Lehne and Ewald Sagebiel.

Felix Lehne Margaret Spurrer Live Oak Louis Wendel Franklin Lehne Ruby Burrer Blanche Kaderli Ottilie Lehne

85th Birthday William Grobe Celebrated at Home

Pioneer William Grobe marked his 85th birthday on Sunday July 2 with family including children grandchildren and great grandchildren and friends. A bountiful dinner was served and out of town guests Edgar Immel and family Felix Immel and family Levi Hitzfeld and family attended.

William Grobe Edgar Imme Felix Immel Levi Hitzfeld

Kerrville Visit Mentioned In Fredericksburg Item

Robert Saenger and daughter from Kerrville were seen in Fredericksburg on Thursday of last week. Mr and Mrs Max Staudt were in San Antonio on business Thursday.

Robert Saenger Kerrville Fredericksburg Max Staudt San Antonio

Felix Weidenfeller Spends Weekend With Friends in San Antonio

Felix Weidenfeller spent the weekend in San Antonio socializing with friends. The outing highlighted his leisure visit away from his usual duties.

Felix Weidenfeller San Antonio

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