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Newspaper

Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1943

Page

2

Thursday Night Bridge Meets With Mrs Wells

Mrs. Laurie Wells hosted the Thursday Night Club for bridge with guests Mrs. Tyrus Cox and Miss Merlee Stein. Mrs. William Schroeder Jr. won high and Mrs. Udo Henke second. Welcome back Mrs. Hayden Osbourne. The decor featured daisies tiger lilies dahlias and yellow lupine. This week the club meets with Mrs. Udo Henke.

Laurie Wells Tyrus Cox Merlee Stein William Schroeder, Jr Udo Henke Hayden Osbourne California Wells

Donald Enderle Complimented Tuesday

Mrs. Victor Nixon hosted a farewell party Tuesday at Mr. and Mrs. B. L. Enderle home in honor of Donald Enderle who will join the Navy in July. Guests played games and enjoyed peach ice cream and cake squares, with red and blue decor, then danced at the Tavern.

Victor Nixon B. L. Enderle Donald Navy

Mrs Jung Hosts High Five Club Gathering

Thursday afternoon the High Five club met with Mrs. Arthur Jung for a social game session. Tables for eight filled the living room with rose zinnias and dahlias. Mrs. Theodore Heep had high score and Mrs. Emil Juenke followed. On July 23 Mrs. Juenke will host again.

High Five Arthur Jung Theodore Heep Emil Juenke

CYO Meets Friday Night at St Joseph’s Hall

Catholic Youth Organization members met Friday for a brief business session led by Milton Schmidtzen sky in St. Joseph’s Hall. Rev Father Janak directed activities. 22 members attended. A social hour followed with refreshments group games and songs. Plans were set for a watermelon social at Klaemer’s Park on July 15.

Catholic Youth Organization Milton Schmidtzensky St. Joseph’s Hall Father Janak Klaemer’s Park

Tuesday Bridge at Home of Mrs Harvey Stein

Mrs Tyrus Cox and Miss Mer lee Stein joined the Tuesday Bridge Club at the Stein home for a regular session. Cox topped the scores with Henke second high as the hostess provided coca cola, pineapple sundaes, and devil's food squares. Flowers including roses and zinnias decorated the room. Mrs Kermit Striegler will host July 20.

Tyrus Cox Merlee Stein Harvey Stein Stein Cox Udo Henke Kermit Striegler

June Births Decline while Deaths Rise from 1942 to 1943

The vital statistics report from County Clerk Henry Holly shows June 1943 births at nine versus eleven in June 1942. Deaths increased to seven in June 1943 from five in June 1942. Weddings remained steady at nine for both years.

Vital Statistics Register Henry Holly

Victory Club Guests Of Mrs Dubray At Bridge

Three tables of bridge were enjoyed at Mrs. Charles Dubray's home with Victory Club members and guests including Mesdames Chester Schmidt Arnold Kelly B Longshore Walter McKay and Miss Minna Zenner. High score went to Mrs Milton Petermann with Mrs Schmidt second and Mrs Kelly third. Punch was served during play and cake and ice cream after the series. The club meets with Mrs Almon Kirchhoff on July 14.

Charles Dubray Victory Club Chester Schmidt Arnold Kelly B. J. Longshore Walter McKay Minna Zenner Schmidt Kelly Almon Kirchhoff

KAPPERKRAENZCHEN MEETS FOR TEA AND NEEDLEWORK

Mrs Frank Petermann entertained members of the Kaffee kraenzechen and six invited guests including Mesdames Pierce Smith Emelie Duebbler Edgar Ochs Eddie Peterman and Eugene Schmidt and Miss Ella Holecamp of Comfort. Guests enjoyed needlework then a lunch with crepe myrtle dahlias and summer flowers.

Frank Petermann Kaffeekraenzechen Mesdames Pierce Smith Emelie Duebbler Edgar Ochs Eddie Peterman Eugene C. Schmidt Ella Holecamp Leo Lewis Llano Eugene Schmidt Charles Kiehne

Mrs Vernon Fritze Honored At Brunch Hosted By Hoersters

Mrs Vernon Fritze was guest of honor at a brunch hosted by Mrs Dan J Hoerster in her home Thursday from nine to eleven. The party, highlighted by wine colored roses and fuchsia decor, included twenty two guests and a keepsake towel embroidered with Mrs Fritze’s name. The menu featured salmon salad, cheese straws, midget franks, green pepper rings, olives, lime mints, and ice tea. The event precedes the Fritzes residence move to San Antonio this week with their young son.

Vernon Fritze Fritze San Antonio Dan J. Hoerster Hoerster Hoersters

Lodge Social Brings Thirty Members After Meeting

The Mathilda Keidel Lodge of Hermann Gisters and the Herman Sons held a Sunday afternoon social after their regular monthly meeting. With the president absent, vice president Mrs. Walter Kolmeier led the ladies, and Charles Kiehner led the Herman Sons. Tables were set for cards and dominoes, then thirty players enjoyed sandwiches and cold drinks.

Mathilda Keidel Lodge Hermann Gisters Walter Kolmeier Charles Kiehner Herman Sons

Mrs Schaefer Celebrates Her Ninetieth Birthday Milestone

Mrs Emma Schaefer was honored with a buffet supper on her ninetieth birthday held at her home July 4 hosted by Mr and Mrs W H Schaefer. Guests included Oswald Schram Taylor Meta Real and daughters Jeanette and Emily Kerrville Hay den Osbourne Camp Hood Lina Meusebach.

Emma Schaefer Nintieth W.H. Schaefer United States Texas Dora Gott Oswald Schram Taylor Meta Real Jeanette Emily Kerrville Hayden Osbourne Camp Hood Lina Meusebach New Braunfels

Personalities Gather for Visits Across Town and State

Mr and Mrs Eddie Arbelger and son Glen visit from Kerrville. Bertha Gold and sisters Anna and Alvina spent the weekend here then returned to San Antonio. Josephine Danz of San Antonio visited her parents Willie and Mrs Danz. Paul Witten came from San Antonio for a short visit. L H Benarden of Llano and Mrs Nixon of Baytown stay with B L Enderle. Henry Grote hosted Hartsell Young and son John Henry of Fort Worth. Emma Hohmann and Theodore Hohmann spent weekend in Austin and Bastrop. Ellis St Clair and sons from Fort Worth vacationing with Willie Juenke and family. Elgin O Crenwelge hosted W O Caroway and Mrs Crenwelge’s parents from Ranger, Floyd Earl Caroway from Ranger, Lloyd Caroway and baby from Stephenville, Clifton Caroway from San Antonio.

Eddie Arbelger Glen Kerrville Bertha Gold Anna Alvina Miss Gold San Antonio Josephine Danz Willie Danz Paul Witten L. H. Benarden Llano Victor Nixon Baytown B. L. Enderle Henry Grote Hartsell Young John Henry Ft. Worth Emma Hohmann Theodore Hohmann Austin Bastrop Ellis St. Clair

Family Dinner Honors The Osbourns Honor Guests

Cpl and Mrs Hayden Osbourn who recently returned from a several months stay in California were the honor guests at a family dinner in the home of Mr and Mrs Emil Riley Sunday for lor and Mrs Meta Real and Misses Jeanette and Emily Resl of Kerrville.

Cpl Hayden Osbourn California Emil Riley Oswald Schram Taylor Meta Real Jeanette and Emily Resl Kerrville

Mrs Beckmann Hosts Wednesday Bridge Gathering

Contract bridge enthusiasts who meet every two weeks gathered at Mrs. Max Beckmann’s home last week. Mrs. Walter Bierschwabe won first place with Mrs. Fred Mathisen second, as pink and red radiance roses adorned the living room. A lunch of sandwiches, cake, and homemade ice cream followed. The club will meet with Mrs. Robert Klingelhoefer on July 14.

Max Beckmann Walter Bierschwabe Fred Mathisen

Miss Dietrich Becomes Bride of Hilmar Jung

Miss Eleanor Dietrich daughter of Mr and Mrs Emil Dietrich and Hilmar Jung son of Louis Jung wed at Bethany Lutheran Church in twilight ceremony with Rev Theo M Haag officiating. Bridesmaids Alice Dietrich and Ellen Kuhlmann. groomsman Raymond Dietrich. best man Clarence Jung. Guests hosted a wedding supper at the couple’s home after the ceremony. The couple plan to reside on the groom’s Palo Alto farm.

Eleanor Dietrich Emil Dietrich Hilmar Jung Louis Jung Bethany Lutheran Church Paula Itz Ellen Kuhlmann Raymond Dietrich Alice Dietrich Clarence Jung Theo. M. Haag Kuhlmann Mrs. Jung Palo Alto

FASTEETH improves fit for false teeth says ad

False teeth stay firmly in place with FASTEETH powder sprinkled on upper or lower plates. It prevents sliding and rocking, leaves no gummy taste, and neutralizes odors. FASTEETH is alkaline and non acid and won’t sour. Available at drug stores.

Weber Kunz Rites Held June 30 at Zions Church

Miss Leola Kunz daughter of Mr and Mrs Louis Kunz wed Dayton Weber son of Mr and Mrs Albert Weber in Zions Lutheran Church on Wednesday June 30 at 4 pm Rev F A Bracher officiated Attendants were Frank Harris Verdie Mae Kunz Archie Kunz Mrs Werner Klier played the organ A reception followed at the bride’s parents home The couple will live in the White Oak area where Weber is a stock farmer

Leola Kunz Louis Kunz Dayton Weber Albert Weber Zions Lutheran Church F. A. Bracher

Mrs Estill Observes Birthday Quietly at Home

Mrs J T Estill marked her eighty first birthday on July 4 with a quiet celebration at home. Friends called to extend good wishes as light refreshments were served by Miss Julia Estill and summer guest Miss Mattie Wiley.

J. T. Estill Calie Julia Estill Mattie Wiley

Also Mentioned on This Page

Bridge Mrs. Wells Donald Enderle Travelers Cafe Alen Mittendore Khhaki Blue Bell S & Oz Schroeder Bros Hearts Delight Juenke & Schoenewolf Cyo Mrs. Dubray Kapperkraenzchen Mrs. Petermann LODGE Mrs. Schaefer Osbourns Mrs. Beckmann Miss Dietrich Enoch St Clair Ella Hodges Clemens Kenneth McWilliams Rudolph Brewster Corporal Brewster U. S. Army Air Corps Tampa Fla Brewster Irene Weiershausen Lydia E.ham Larry Pinkham Cire Lydia E. Pinkham VRS. Estill New Searsucker Norman Vernon V. Fritze Woerner Fredericksburg
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