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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1947
Page
2
Mrs Emma Schaefer, mother of the late W H Schaefer, observed her ninety fourth birthday on July 4 at the home of her daughter in law, Mrs W H Schaefer, while bedridden and critically ill for months.
The Bethany Ladies Aid met Wednesday at the Sunday School house with 39 members and two visitors Miss Thekla Eckert and Mrs Hinze of Robstown present. Rev Poehlmann opened with a prayer after a song and read Thessalonians chapter 1 verse 1. Mrs Poehlmann and son Kurt played a piano duet while Mrs Max Beckmann and Mrs Ad Stahl performed a vocal duet. Rev Poehlmann spoke on Our New Church Building.
Mr. and Mrs. Christian Hahn entertained fifty friends in their yard on the Fourth of July for Mr. Hahn’s seventy first birthday. The youngest guest, Mrs. Vergil Guffy, celebrated her birthday as well. The oldest guest was Peter Wallendorf, the host’s eighty nine year old father. Helpers included daughters Mrs. Alphons Weinheimer and Mrs. Elgin Kuhlmann. Out of town guests were Mr. and Mrs. Alphons Weinheimer and their children and Mr. and Mrs. Felix Hahn and son of San Antonio.
Descendants of Johann Frederick Striegler and Signe Lange Striegler gathered at Klaemer Park for a Sunday reunion. A noon basket lunch preceded an afternoon program of orchestra, solos by Milton Kelly and Jo Ann Striegler, historic remarks, committee appointments, and a business meeting announcing new officers. The 167 attendees included 154 family members and 13 guests from across Texas cities.
The Women’s Missionary Society of Bethany Lutheran Church met at Mrs Walter Crenwelge’s home on Thursday afternoon. The meeting began with a song and devotional by Mrs H Pfeiffer. Rev Poehlmann spoke on Home Missions on the American Continent. Eight sick visits were reported and the gathering ended with a song and prayer. Visitors included Mrs Max Crenwelge Mrs Hugo Crenwelge and Mrs Sagebiel. Mrs Ahrens assisted her mother in serving. The August meeting was announced for Mrs Hein’s home.
Emma Dickson Sheehy presents a PTA bookshelf review of There's Music in Children. The author draws on years with young kids to guide parents and teachers in nurturing musical interest from ages two to six using simple instruments and introductions to formal music.
From here Mr and Mrs John Moritz Mr and Mrs Henry Hirsch Mr and Mrs Fred Mathisen Mr and Mrs Henry Joseph Mr and Mrs Ty rus Cox Mr and Mrs Kurt Eck hardt Mr and Mrs Henry Ku nemann Mr and Mrs Herbert Ingram Mr and Mrs Seth Far mer Mrs Elizabeth Walter and Emil Walter attended the Sectional Dance Festival of Texas Square Dancing Association in Zilker Park Austin on Thursday night. Lampasas extended an invitation to square dancers to visit there on the first Saturday night in August.
Announcement reports the marriage of Christine Knopp daughter of the late Felix Knopp to Herbert Newhouse on Saturday June 28 in Baloba Canal Zone. The couple exchanged vows in a private ceremony with family present.
The Cave Creek Ladies Aid held a June 29 meeting with opening songs and prayers led by Mrs Paul Leo. Rev Paul Leo discussed the Lutheran World Federation in Lund Sweden as Mrs Eddie Ottmers chaired the session with 15 members hearing that five care packages were sent to Germany in two months. The parsonage kitchen was remodeled and refreshments followed.
The Women's Society of Christian Service at First Methodist Church met Thursday afternoon to discuss "Some Things the WSCS is Doing for Children." Refreshments were served by Mrs. Herman Fischer and Mrs. Pierce Smith.
On Tuesday evening July 1 Edison Street Methodist Church surprised Rev. and Mrs. E F Kluck for their wedding anniversary and Rev Kluck's birthday. Eddie Roos presented a chenille bedspread in the name of the congregation as Mr. and Mrs. Felix Langehennig, married on the same day and year, were also honored with songs and music. Refreshments followed a program of fellowship amid gladioli and phlox and a centerpiece of nasturtiums.
Mrs. Herman Grobe observed her eighty second birthday Sunday at the home of her son and daughter in law Arthur Grobe with a barbecue for sixteen guests at noon. Additional guests called during the afternoon. Out of town guests included Mr. and Mrs. A W Oechler and their children Doris Phyllis and Harris. Mr. and Mrs. William McCoy and son Terry and Mrs Darald Unter and daughter Darlene, all of San Antonio.
Members of the 1942 Fredericksburg High School class gathered Sunday at Klaerner's Park for a reunion with a barbecue supper. Under class president Norman Rech leadership, plans were made for another reunion next year.
Rev and Mrs F A Bracher and their son and wife depart Lager ton for an extended western trip. They will visit Grand Canyon Yellowstone Seattle and join Margaret Bracher in Fort Collins at the university. They plan to see Mrs Robert Nelson in Tillamook Oregon and her family.
Mr and Mrs Emil Juenke and Miss Viola Juenke depart on a Sunday trip to Corpus Christi and Mexico. Patricia Jordan goes to Hebbrowville to visit her grandparents Mr and Mrs Eddie Jordan.
Rev. and Mrs. G. A. Poehlmann and their two sons Kurt and William left Sunday for Dubuque Iowa where Rev. Poehlmann will attend Wartburg Seminary short session. The trip will continue to Milwaukee Chicago and other Midwestern points with a planned late July return.
Mr and Mrs Milam LeBleu of Luckenbach entertained twenty four relatives with a barbecue dinner and supper on the 4th of July. Attendees included the Greaves family of Coleman and the McBride and Schulz families from Whitesett Peggy and Goliad.
The annual Neffendorf reunion will be held as usual on Sunday July 20 at Klaerner's Park. The announcement was made this week.
DeLaval and Baltic Cream Separators offered with or without motors are now available through Koimeier Killer Co. The listing highlights models suitable for dairy operations and notes optional motorized versions.
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