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Newspaper

Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1940

Page

6

Fredericksburg bride weds James M. Pfiester in St Marys Church

Miss Louise Metzger of Fredericksburg married James M. Pfiester of Washington D C on July 9 in St Marys Church. Rev F X Wolf officiated the double ring ceremony. The couple will reside in Alexandria Virginia after a short wedding trip. the groom works in the Interstate Commerce Commission Building in Washington D C.

Louise Metzger Fredericksburg Alfred Metzger Luckenbach James M. Pfiester Washington, D. C St. Mary's Church F. X. Wolf Lottie Metzger Herman Leicester Margaret Metzger Mathilda Metzger Clarence Metzger O’dowd Helen Sweat James A. Pfiester H. E. Tillitt Chester Pfiester W. O’dowd San Antonio Jean Cox Farr Saunders Karl Saunders Jr Arkansas Alexandria Virginia Interstate Commerce Commission Washington D.C

Senior Girl Scouts Host Surprise Kid Themed Party

A Kid party was held on the lawn of Mr. and Mrs. Aug Stahl by the Senior Troop of Girl Scouts on Tuesday evening. Guests wore child costumes and brought dolls. Frances Rosenbach won for cutest dressed kid. The lawn’s colorfully arranged lighting and informal games created a festive atmosphere as Vernell and other scouts served sandwiches wafers pink lemonade and cookies to about twenty guests.

Aug, Stahl Girl Scouts Frances Rosenbach

Roland Kaderli and Marjorie Granberry Tie in San Antonio

The ceremony took place at Woodlawn Methodist church in San Antonio on Sunday morning in July with Rev. Edwin Calhoun presiding. Roland Kaderli, son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Kaderli of Fredericksburg, works for Humble Oil in San Antonio. The bride Marjorie Granberry, daughter of Mrs. J. E. Granberry of Lubbock, is employed by the San Antonio Public Service Company. A wedding reception followed at the couple’s home for families and close friends.

Roland Kaderli Marjorie Granberry San Antonio Woodlawn Methodist Church Edwin ©. Calhoun Roland Albert Kaderli Fredericksburg Humble Oil & Refining Co Kaderli J. E Granberry Lubbock

Missionary Society Social at Edison Street Church

The Edison Street Methodist Church Missionary Society held a Wednesday afternoon gathering in the church basement with Mrs Otto Hohmann as hostess. Mrs Harold Stork led the study, prayers were offered by Mrs Louis Ahrens and Rev Kattner, and Mrs Felix Houy read Scripture.

the Missionary Society of Edison Street Methodist Church Otto Hohmann Harold Stork Louis Ahrens Felix Houy Henry Houy Kattner

Wednesday Afternoon Bridge Club Meets at Mrs Ochs

Mrs Eddie Ochs entertained the Wednesday Afternoon Bridge Club with guest Mesdames Max Schneider Dora Crane Otto Buredorf Harvey Stein Henry Lewis Robt Klingelhoefer Henry Ries Kermit Striegler and Miss Geraldyne Schoenewolf. Zinnias and flowers decorated the rooms and a tongue and golden-glow salad menu was served.

Eddie Ochs Mesdames Max Schneider Dora Crane Otto Buredorf Harvey Stein Henry Lewis Robt. Klingelhoefer Henry Ries Kermit Striegler Geraldyne Schoenewolf Zinnias Max Schneider Hubert Molberg

Social Calendar Shows Week of Club Gatherings

On Monday July 15 the Senior Troop of Girl Scouts holds a regular meeting. Tuesday July 16 Mrs Heep hosts Tuesday Bridge Club. Wednesday July 17 hostesses include Mrs Anaa Schneer and Mrs Victor Keidel with others entertaining sewing and social groups. Thursday July 18 Mrs Laurie Wells and Mrs Emil Schandua host the Lotto Club along with Miss Bertha Ludwig hosting the Mary Martha Society and Brownie Troop activities. Co-hosts are planned for the Missionary Society Circle One at the First Methodist Church.

Heep Anaa Schneer Victor Keidel Sidney Henke Blue Bonnet Troop Girl Scouts Laurie Wells Emil Schandua Lotto Club Bertha Ludwig Mary Martha Society Aug. Doell McDougall the Missionary Society First Methodist Church

Lotto Club Entertained By Mrs Prochnow

An afternoon of Lotto playing was hosted by Mrs Otto Prochnow with Irene and Lucille Prochnow assisting. The room featured spring flowers and a centerpiece of moon flowers. Prizes were awarded to Mrs Aug Deell high, Mrs Theo Langer hans second, and Mrs Louis Durst third.

Otto Prochnow Irene Lucille Prochnow Aug. Deell Theo Langerhans Louis Durst

Playnight Draws Many Children to Friday Games

The Parent Teacher Association Playnight program directed by Mesdames Lochte Durst and Lewis offered a variety of games for children. At closing, the group sang together. Future sessions occur every Friday at 7 30 p m on the courthouse lawn.

Mesdames Henry Lochte Milton Durst Henry Lewis Parent Teacher Association Court House

Bridge Group Entertains at Home

The O. and E. club was entertained in Mrs. Sidney Henke’s home last Thursday afternoon. Zinnias in pottery containers adorned the living room. After the games, lunch meats potato salad cake and iced tea were served. Miss Lottie Stehling had the high score and Mrs. Joe Molberg the second high.

O. and E. Club Sidney Henke Zinnias Lottie Stehling Joe Molberg

Girl Scouts Learn Home Hygiene and Sick Room Care

Miss Verna Louise Stanford county health nurse led two classes on Home Hygiene and Care of the Sick for Senior Girl Scouts in the courthouse. Topics included Indications of Sickness Equipment and Care of the Sick Room Sick Room Appliances and Procedures. The sessions covered taking temperature and pulse and recognizing sickness symptoms.

Verna Louise Stanford Miss Stanford Josephine Stahl

Fredericksburg Eastern Star Holds Regular Meeting

The Fredericksburg Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star met at the Masonic Hall on Monday evening. Elizabeth Walter was installed as Conductress with Mrs. Fred Mathisen and Mrs. Cecilia Striegler as officers. Members are urged to attend the second Monday monthly meeting at 8:30 p.m.

Fredericksburg Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Hall Elizabeth Walter Fred Mathisen Cecilia Striegler

Informal Luncheon Honors Mrs Emma Schaefer

A birthday luncheon hosted by Mrs Walter Schaefer on Thursday July 4 honored Mrs Emma Schaefer mother of Mr W H Schaefer for her 67th birthday. Thirty six relatives and friends attended with out of town guests Mr and Mrs Ed Rivas Mr and Mrs C Schaefer and Miss Olga Fuerman of San Antonio.

Walter Schaefer Emma Schaefer W.H. Schaefer Ed. Rivas C. Schaefer Olga Fuerman San Antonio

Florine Knoche Hosts Informal Watermelon Party

Miss Florine Knoche hosted an informal watermelon party after sunrise on the Pedernales River. The gathering offered casual games and pastimes as a refreshing contrast to the week’s formal courtesies.

Florine Knoche Pedernales

Party At Clarence Probst Home Hosts Tuesday Bridge Club

A pleasant afternoon gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Probst featured the Tuesday Bridge Club. Zinnias and marigolds adorned the rooms as five bridge games determined prizes with Mrs. Kermit Striegler winning high and Mrs. Hugo Walter second. Guest Miss Loreen Mourland joined the party and a lunch of tomato filled chicken salad wafers potato chips pineapple cake and iced tea was served.

Clarence Probst

Striegler Family Reunion Draws 164 In Texas

Descendants of Johan Frederick G Striegler who arrived in Texas from Denmark in 1855 held their second reunion at Klaerner Park last Sunday July 7. Kermit Striegler reported 164 attendees and a lunch with barbecue and salads. Family historian Mrs. R G Striegler gave a brief origin of the Striegler line beginning with Carl Fredrick William Striegler of Norway in 1790 and a 1792 documents exhibit. The program featured piano by Margaret Flores, violin by Werner Klier, vocals by Attila Striegler and Star Striegler, and a Betty Gean Striegler vocal recording from Hawthorne, California. Guest of honor was 91-year-old Chas W Nelson of Boerne. Numerous out of town relatives attended from Texas and nearby states.

Johan Frederick G. Striegler Texas Denmark Klaerner’s Park Kermit Striegler Gecy-Treas Waldemar Striegler Lingleville Margaret Flores Arturo Flores Eagle Pass Werner Klier Attila Striegler Star Striegler Oran Striegler San Antonio Betty Gean Striegler Hawthorne Calif Betty Gean George Striegier Betty Jean Chas. W. Nelson Boerne Grant Pickett Sand Springs Okla W. A. Shope Rotan Elwood Nelson Ralph Stiegler W. G. Striegler A. N Striegler Etna Striegler Albert Perschel Kerrville Hugh Rose Sanderson Wehmeyer Chas. F. Limburger Center Point Albert Shellhaus Comfort

Church notice at Cave Creek Lath Church

Eighth Sunday after Trinity services schedule Sunday school and bible class at 9 a m German service at 10 a m Luther League meeting at 8 p m W Poehlmann pastor extends welcome to all to work and worship

Cave Creek Lath Luther League Poehlmann

Edison St. Meth Church Sunday Schedule

Sunday school led by A. W. Holly at 9:45 a m worship at 10:45 a m young people meet at 7:30 p m evening union service this Sunday at the First Methodist with pastor O F Kattner in charge.

A. W. Holly First Methodist Church

Zion Lutheran Church Service Notice

Zion Lutheran Church invites all to services at 9:00 a m and 10:30 a m pastor A Bracher extends a cordial welcome to worshippers and visitors.

Baptist Church to Welcome S. H. Smyre Speaker

Supt. of Public Schools S. H. Smyre will speak at the local Baptist church next Sunday at 10 30 AM. He is described as an able speaker and a cordial welcome is extended to all to hear him. F E Kirchner pastor.

S. H. Smyre F. E. Kirchner

First Methodist Church Sunday Schedule and Services

Sunday school at 9 45 led by Emil Hahne superintendent Worship service at 10 45 with sermon How a Great Man Sought God Special music Union evening services at Edison St Methodist church with Epworth Leagues 7 30 preaching by Rev O F Kattner at 2 00 W M Rader pastor.

Emil Hahne Edison St. Methodist Church Epworth O. F. Kattner

Frederickburg Publishing Co Advertisement

Advertisement notes machine ribbons and paper supply details for the Frederickburg Publishing Co with mention of needed materials and potential supplier references.

Frederickburg Publishing

Bethany Lutheran Church Service and Meeting Notice

English service at 8 a.m and German at 10 30 a.m with Acts chapter text Adventures of Faith. Semi annual business meeting at 1 30 p.m voting members invited. Mary Martha Society meets next week Thursday at Miss Bertha Ludwig’s home. Pastor Theo M Haag announces services and invites members and friends.

Mary-Martha Society Bertha Ludwig Theo. M. Haag

Harper Luth Church Service Schedule

Harper Luth Church lists Sunday School on the 1st and 3rd Sundays at 9 30 a m English services on the 1st Sunday at 10 30 a m and on the 4th Sunday at 8 00 German service on the 3rd Sunday.

Harper Luth Church

Church notices invite participation and service times

The Luther League meets on the second Sunday at 10 30 a m and the Women's Missionary Society gathers on the third Wednesday at 8 00 p m This church invitation from Walter C Probst pastor welcomes all to join and participate in the listed activities.

Luther League Women's Missionary Society Walter C. Probst

Albert Lusheran Ciurcy Service Details

The notice lists Albert Lusheran Ciurcy with services on Sunday July 14 at 9 30 a m for Sunday school and 10 30 a m regular worship led by Paul Leonard, pastor.

Paul Leonard

Holy Ghost Church Sunday Schedule

The Holy Ghost Church lists events for the 8th Sunday after Trinity with Sunday school at 9 a m Bible class at 9 a m divine services at 10 a m a Ladies Aid gathering at 2 p m and a Jugendverein meeting at 7 30 p m led by Pastor O Lindenberg.

Trinity Divine Services Ladies Aid Jugendverein O. Lindenberg

Fredericksburg Drive-in Station Ad Targeted

An urban carriage advertisement directs readers to Fredericksburg Drive-in Station with Rubin Crenweige listed as proprietor in Ohio.

Fredericksburg Drive-in Station Rubin Crenweige

Also Mentioned on This Page

Pretester-Metzger KID Church Society Brownie Bridge Group Striegler Edison ST. Meth O. F. Kattner, Pastor A. Bracher W. M. Rader Bethany Lutheran Albert Lusheran Ciurcy Holy Ghost Church Felix Klaerner Prop Robin Hood
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