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Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1923

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Lutheran Convention Outline For Fredericksburg 1923

Circular from Alfred Neffendorf invites Luther Leagues to Fredericksburg Texas July 20 21 22 1923. Travel trains arrange arrival 1 15 pm July 19. Opening service at Zion Church Friday 9 30 am with talks on Luther Leaguer missions and education. Enchanted Rock Bear Mountain outing barbecue noon Saturday and a Sunday program includes Divine service and state league program at public school auditorium.

Alfred Neffendorf Luther League Federicksburg Fredericksburg F. A. Bracher Paul Stricker Luther Leaguer Lutheran Missions E. A. Sagebiel The Luther Leaguer and Education C. Weeber Enchanted Rock Public School Devine Public School Auditorium

Luther League Delegates Train Schedule In Fredericksburg

Train times listed for Luther League delegates traveling to and from Fredericksburg Junction with departures on July 19 and July 23 and returns on July 23 and July 27. Catholic Staatsverband delegates scheduled July 24 to July 27 with similar Fredericksburg Junction timings. Special through coaches to reduce delays and service days noted.

Luther League Fredericksburg Catholic Staatsverband Fredericksburg Junction Fredericksburg - Junction

Behrens-Koch Nuptials Tie Harper Couple

Miss Ella Behrens daughter of Aug Behrens married John Koch Tuesday at 3 PM with Rev A Koerner officiating. Attendants were Miss Thekla Herbert and Emil Koch. After the ceremony guests attended a wedding dinner at the bride’s home. The groom is a son of Mrs Philip Koch and they will reside near Harper.

Ella Behrens Aug. Behrens John Koch A. Koerner Miss Thekla Herbert Emil Koch Philip Koch Harper

Zion Luther League Notes Meeting and Travel Tips

Closing Services at 8 15 p m. Suggestions Quarters provided for delegates and visitors. Enchanted Rock climb difficult in ordinary shoes so bring tennis shoes. Signed Zion's Luther League. Mr H P Gartrell of Mason was in Fredericksburg Wednesday.

Zion’s Luther League H. P. Gartrell Mason Fredericksburg

Border Trip for Ball Club Heads to Del Rio Series

The Giants travel to Del Rio next Saturday and Sunday for a three game series with the Cowboys. Managers invite fans to join the trip by contacting the team manager.

Ball Giants del Rio

Wm. Wagner Dies After Brief Illness

Wm. Wagner died at his home on Saturday July 7 after a brief illness and was buried July 8 in the local cemetery. Rev. G. H. Holly conducted the service. A large crowd attended the funeral. He came to the county from Austria 15 years ago and had been in business since 1920. He is survived by his widow and two children.

Wm. Wagner G. H. Holly Austria Fredericksburg

Death of Mrs. Caroline Ebers Pioneer Citizen

Mrs. Caroline Ebers nee Marquardt dies at home in Bankersmith on Friday. Her husband Mr. Ebers had died in 1884. She is buried in Bankersmith Cemetery on Sunday morning with Rev. G. H. Houy officiating.

Caroline Ebers Marquardt Bankersmith Ebers G. H. Houy

Firpo Willard Fight Report From New York

A large crowd gathered at L. Kott & Co to witness the Firpo Willard bout. Radio reports later stated Willard was knocked out in the eighth round amid high static electricity and unclear earlier round results.

L. Kott & Co Firpoe Willard New York

Public School Auxiliary Plans Thanksgiving Bazaar and Friday Play Nights

The Public School Auxiliary held a regular meeting on July 6 in the High School. They will skip the county fair bazaar but stage a Thanksgiving Day event to raise money for auditorium electric fans. Play nights with Supt. C W Feuge will occur Fridays 8 to 10 pm on the courthouse lawn. parents and children are invited.

C. W. Feuge Court House

Mrs Minna Dunn Visits San Antonio Parents

Mrs Minna Dunn of San Antonio visits her parents Mr and Mrs Charles Enderlin Sr. The Needle craft group enjoyed their regular program Thursday afternoon at Mrs William Habenicht.

Minna Dunn San Antonio Chas. Enderlin Sr The Needlecraft Wm. Habenicht

Big Five Bowling Team Reorganizes Lineup

The Big Five Bowling team re organized with Aug Meinscher as captain Kurt Wahrmund Ad Mergenthaler O Na vel Fritz Mosel and E Juenke as substitute captain Meinscher invites any match team for a game The team shows strong confidence and belief in not being easily beaten.

Aug. Meinscher Kurt Wahrmund Ad. Mergenthaler O. Navel Fritz Mosel E. Juenke Meinscher

Wedding bells for Langehenig and Filter at Holy Ghost Church

Miss Enma Langehenig and Mr Hy A Filter wed Tuesday at Holy Ghost Church with Miss Bessie Albertthal and Mr Otto Prochnan among the attendees. Rev A Koerner led the ceremony and a reception followed at the bride's parents home.

Hy. Filter

Obituary of G W Crenwelge in Fredericksburg cemetery

Mr G W Crenwelge born November 16 1829 married Sophie Campe March 16 1862. Survived by widow six children 18 grandchildren two great grandchildren one brother and one sister. Remains laid to rest at 3 p m Friday from Otto Kolmeier home with Rev F A Bracher conducting service. May he rest in peace. Miss Reba Smith returned to Llano after visit in Fredericksburg and Morris Ranch.

G. W. Crenwelge Fredericksburg Sophie Campe Wm. Crenwelge Ad. Crenwelge Mary W. L. Lurber Comfort Lina Peter Ahrens Llano Dorothea Otto Kolmeier Sophie S. M. Holtzer Henry Peter Crenwelge Elizabeth Strackbein Cherry Springs Zion’s Church F. A. Bracher Reba Smith Morris Ranch

Highway Meet Post poned to August dates

The Puget Sound to Gulf Highway Ass n Executive Committee announces the annual convention moved to August 17 and 18. Glacier to Gulf Ass'n Southwest Trail Ass'n and Panhandle to Gulf Ass'n invited. Officers of all groups agree to the date change after the Attorney General halted the vote on the Highway Amendment.

Puget Sound

Street Fight Leaves Several Injured on Main Street

On Saturday morning a brawl on lower Main street left Street Fight Two Mexicans severely cut and others with minor injuries. Felix Altman sustained body and head wounds needing many stitches. Francisco Morin had half a breast cut off. Over 30 Mexicans fought. authorities have no clear cause as combatants are unable to be questioned.

Felix Altman Francisco Morin

Retail Merchants Enlarge Efforts and Membership Drive

A lively meeting of the Retail Merchant's Association was led by President Max Stehling. Plans for expansion and future activities were laid out, with a membership drive to be conducted immediately by committee Joe Stein Emil Juenke and Jno Metzger Jr. The group promotes better trade for Fredericksburg and active crime enforcement.

Max €. Stehling Joe Stein Emil Juenke Jno. W. Metzger Jr Fredericksburg

Visit of Helmuth Gold Family Names Kansas Iowa Reform

Rev and Mrs Helmuth Gold and Miss Ida Gold of Garden City Kansas and Miss Margaret Knake of Montecello Iowa are visiting Mr and Mrs Edward Gold.

Helmuth Gold Ida Gold Garden City Kansas Margaret Knake Montecello Iowa Edward Gold

Mason and Fredericksburg Meet to Reorganize Chamber

Citizens of Loyal Valley and Mason invite Chamber members to a meeting in Loyal Valley where the Mason Commercial Club plans reorganization. About 300 people with a 24 piece band attend as Hy Keller calls the session and Wm Marshall presides pro tem.

Loyal Valley Mason Chamber of Commerce F. R. Senor R. L. Kott H. A. Riess Alb. Koennecke L. H. Krauskopf Max Stehling Max Schoenewolf R. B. Moore Commercial Club of Mason Mason Commercial Club Hy. Keller Wm. Marschall Mason Go R. Senor K. A. Ries Frederickspurg Chamber of Commerce John Banks Mason County Fredericksburg

Social Service Talk Highlights Local League Meeting

The event unfolds with prayers led by Mrs. BE Bode and Mrs. Erwin Lang. Pearl Lang presents a scripture lesson from Matthew 29 31 46 followed by a talk on social service in the mission field by Rev. R Gammenthaler. A reading by Louise Bode and songs accompany the session.

BE. W. Bode Erwin Lang Pearl Lang A. Lang R. Gammenthaler Louise Bode E. W. Bode

Misses Klein and Jung Take Kerrville River Outing

Misses Rosale and Eda Klein of Bastrop visited L. Herbert in this city. Mr and Mrs Alonzo Jung Miss Myrtle Jung of Petersburg J W B Grona of Kerrville and Misses Lillie and Elsie Peter of Ft Worth enjoyed kodaking and a picnic on the Guadalupe River at Kerrville last pri.

Rosale Eda Kleinert Bastrop L. Herbert City Alonzo Jung Myrtle Jung Petersburg J. W. B. Grona Kerrville Lillie Elsie Peter Ft. Worth Guadalupe River

Also Mentioned on This Page

Lutheran Convention Texas Tain Koch Felix W. Maier Firpo — Willard Big Five Viola Crenwelge Eugene Rivers Holy Ghost Church Cafornia Mason and Fredericksburg OL Wesley Ep. League Alfred P. C. Petsch the Loan & Abstract CO R.G. Striegler GC. Petsch Hugo A. Walter Walters Jewelry Store
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