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Newspaper

Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1941

Page

2

Local visits noted as families travel on weekend

Mrs Roman Peter and her children Edward Maxine and Margaret returned Sunday from San Antonio where they visited relatives and friends. Miss Caroline Mugford visits Fredericksburg. Miss Stella Jung returned from trips to Brownsville and Austin.

Roman Peter Edward Maxine Margaret San Antonio Caroline Mugford Fredericksburg Stella Jung Brownsville Austin

Edison St Methodist WSCS meets for afternoon service

The WSCS met in the church basement at 2 30 Wednesday afternoon with a song prayer and worship call led by Mrs Emil Hohman. Mrs Henry Holly gave The Call to Worship and meditation was by Mrs Edgar Treiles. Hostesses Mrs Emil Treibs and Miss Melinda Woerner served ice cream and sandwiches.

WSCS Edison St Methodist Church Emil Hohman Henry Holly Edgar Treiles Perry Emil Treibs Melinda Woerner

Mrs Schmidt Hosts Centennial Bridge Club Gathering

Mrs Chester Schmidt entertained the Centennial Bridge Club at her home on Wednesday. Rooms were decorated with eladiolas pincushions and baby zinnias. Ice cream cookies and cake were served. Out of club guests included Mes dames Kermit Striegler Arthur Stehling Bill Teague Bill Taylor Walter Humes and Kelly. Prizes went to Walter Humes Bill Taylor and Kermit Striegler.

Chester Schmidt Centennial Bridge Club

Engagement of Margaret Arbelger to Sergeant Tampin

Mr and Mrs Alex Arbelger announce the engagement of daughter Margaret to Sergeant Jack B Tamp lin son of Mr and Mrs W F Tamplin of Kerrville Texas The groom elect attends action at S Corp Technical School Scotfield Illinois and will receive a furlough after completion in September and transfer to Phoenix Arizona The wedding is planned for October.

Alex Arbelger Margaret Sargeant Jack B. Tamplin W. F. Tamplin Kerrville Sargeant Tamplin S Corp Technical School Scotfield Illinois Phoenix Arizona

Mrs Felix Heep Hosts Tuesday Bridge Club

The Tuesday Afternoon Bridge Club met at Mrs. Felix Heep's home with two out of town guests Mrs. William Petmecky and Mrs. Harold Schoe newolf. Sunflowers and zinnias decorated the rooms. Ice cream and chocolate cake were served. Mrs. William Petmecky won high and Mrs. Walter Kolmeier was second high.

Felix Heep William Petmecky Harold Schoenewolf Walter Kolmeier

Mrs Kowert Hosts Thursday Bridge Club Evening

Mrs. Arthur Kowert was host to the Thursday Night Bridge Club last week. Zinnias decorated the room and eggnog and cookies were served. Mrs. J Hardin Perry won high and Mrs. Hayden Osbourn was second high.

Arthur Kowert Zinnias J. Hardin Perry Hayden Osbourn

Bridge Club Meeting At Miss Stehling Home

The O. and E. Bridge Club gathered Friday night at Miss Lottie Stehling's home with guest Mrs. Joe Molberg. A basket of white flowers and zinnias brightened the room as guests enjoyed Jello cheese salad wafers potato chips sliced tomatoes ice cream and ice tea. Miss Minna Zenner won high and Mrs Joe Molberg was second high.

O. and E. Bridge Club Lottie Stehling Joe Molberg Minna Zenner

Mrs. Henke Observes Toth Birthday

Wednesday afternoon Mrs. Otto Henke celebrated her 75th birthday with friends and relatives visiting. Dahlias and zinnias decorated the rooms and a luncheon was served to guests in mid afternoon.

Otto Henke Dahlias Zinnias

Mrs Wahl Hosts Busy Bee Sewing Circle Meeting

Mrs. Monroe Wahl entertained the Busy Bee Sewing Circle Thursday afternoon. Mesdames Max Wahl and Jackson attended as guests, with ten members present and a luncheon served around four thirty.

Monroe Wahl Busy Bee Mesdames Max Wahl Jackson

Social Calendar Bridges and Hostesses Details

Social calendar items note Mrs J Hardin Perry as bridge hostess on Tuesday July 22 Mrs Max Schneider appears on Wednesday July 25 and Mrs Henry Schmidt on Thursday July 24 in local gatherings with no further details.

J. Hardin Perry Max Schneider Henry Schmidt

Beatrice Kordzik Enjoys Birthday Surprise

Miss Beatrice Kordzik celebrated her twelfth birthday at home with eight Scout guests and her mother Mrs. Edgar Kordzik. The party featured heart charms for a bracelet, patriotic cake decorations, chicken sandwiches and cake. They later watched The Woman's Face at the Palace Theatre with Fern Grote helping.

Beatrice Kordzik Edgar Kordzik Beatrice Scout Palace Theatre

Ben F Durst’s Surprised On 85th Anniversary

Friends and relatives surprised Mr and Mrs Ben F Durst of Cherry Spring on their 25th wedding anniversary with a barbecue supper and dance at Baron's Creek Hall. The couple married July 11 1916 at Zion's Church Fredericksburg and have two children Wilburn and Myrtle. About 200 people attended.

Ben F. Durst Cherry Spring Baron’s Creek Durst Laura Langehennig Zion’s Church Fredericksburg Wilburn Myrtle

Mrs Gruel of Watsonville Guests in Fredericksburg

Mrs. W. H. Schaefer entertained Mrs. William Gruel of Watsonville California in Fredericksburg for an extended visit with relatives. A luncheon Friday afternoon renewed old friendships.

W. H. Schaefer William Gruel Watsonville California Fredericksburg

Visitors and relatives gather in Fredericksburg and area

Mrs. Jimmie Powers of San Antonio visits grandmother Mrs. Jacob Kruse for two weeks. Dr. and Mrs. H. F. Bolding and Mary Jane of Austin spend the weekend with Mrs. Hugo Walter and Mrs. Tyrus Cox. Caren Magnette arrives for a three week visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Stein. Everett Allen of Hollywood, California visits in the W. H. Schaefer home. Fredericksburg mourns the funeral of Walter Stieler of Comfort with Mesdames Riley, Schaefer, Striegler and Blum among attendees. The Schaefer couple plan a week in Marion. Guests at the McFarland home include George Dobbins, Ruth Dobbins, Lt. Arthur Raney, Alfred Gilliat, Mrs. A. G. Gilliat, and Miss Elizabeth McDonald of Houston. Harry H. McFarland Jr. and son J. C. of Houston will visit later this week.

Jimmie Powers San Antonio Jacob Kruse H. F. Bolding Mary Jane Austin Hugo Walter Tyrus Cox Caren Magnette Joe Stein Everett Allen Hollywood California W. H. Schaefer Emil Riley Nannie Striegler Robert Blum Fredericksburg Walter Stieler Comfort Marlin H. H. McFarland George Dobbins Ruth Dobbins Arthur Raney Alfred Gilliat A. G. Gilliat Boerne Elizabeth McDonald Houston Harry H. McFarland Jr J. C H. H McFarland

General Tires and Tubes Ad Spotlight

Fred ericksburg Drive In Station promotes tire and tube sales. Rubin Crenwelye, proprietor, advertises offerings and services for motorists at the drive in business location.

Fredericksburg Drive-In Rubin Crenwelye

Lutherans Attend Brotherhood Meet In Llano Sunday

A large delegation from Bethany and Zions Lutheran Churches and Crabapple Lutheran Church joined families for a Lutheran Brotherhood social at Camp Tow at Buchanan Lake hosted by St. Paul’s Brotherhood of Llano. About seventy men from Kerrville Mason Llano Fredericksburg and Gillespie County attended with a fish fry and picnic by the lakeside. Emil Saenger spoke on harmony toward common goals while Rev. F A Bracher read from the New Testament. The gathering closed with a prayer by Rev. M J Schwarz. The next quarterly meeting will be at Zions Lutheran Church in Fredericksburg.

Bethany and Zions Lutheran Crabapple Lutheran Church Fredericksburg Camp Tow Buchanan Lake St. Paul’s Brotherhood of Llano Kerrville Mason and Llano Gillespie County Emil Saenger F. A. Bracher M. J. Schwarz Zions Lutheran Church

Kitchen vacations with electric cooking promise relief

The article promotes daily kitchen vacations for homemakers via electric ranges or roasters. It claims electric cooking reduces heat exposure, requires less watching, preserves vitamins, cooks faster and cleaner, and lets users rest while meals finish on their own.

Two Children Born in County During Week

Two Gillespie County families welcomed new arrivals this past week a girl born to Mr and Mrs Clifton Roberts on July 10 and a son born to Mr and Mrs A J Sivek on the same date Mrs Sivek formerly Miss Mildred Hahn Also Mr and Mrs Louis Klett with daughter and Mr and Mrs Oliver Bauer with daughter from Mason County visited Fredericksburg on Monday.

Gillespie County Clifton Roberts A. J. Sivek Sivek Mildred Hahn Louis Klett Oliver Bauer Mason County Fredericksburg

Texas Oilmen Lead Nation In Wildcat Drilling

Texas oilmen drilled 41 percent of all wildcat oil and gas tests in the United States last year, highlighting Texas dominance in independent exploratory drilling activity and the push for new reserves nationwide.

Texas Oilmen Wildcat United States

Knopp Family Heads to New Mexico to Visit Carlbad Caverns

Mr and Mrs Lawrence Knopp and daughter Kathleen with Werner Knopp travel Sunday to New Mexico visiting Carlsbad Caverns and other sights. The group plans to explore local points of interest.

Lawrence Knopp Kathleen Werner Knopp New Mexico Carlsbad Caverns

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Aut Nant Ine Utes LANGE Nebgen Admiration Mrs. Schmidt Mrs. Kowert Stehling Bridge Mrs. Henke Mrs. Wahl Llano Evers Dairy Imperial Wheaties Sniders WOTE Tbs Jar Sunset Coffer Libby Levtiude Pyash St i Anu Glay Ulg
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