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Newspaper

Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1944

Page

2

Girl Scouts Elect Officers on Courthouse Lawn Meeting

The Girl Scouts of the Blue Bonnet Troop No 2 held a Thursday meeting on the Courthouse lawn with Miss Frieda Peters as leader and Miss Cora Han nemann as assistant. Officers chosen include Marian Schroeder scribe Alber ta Klinsiek treasurer and Julia Hartmann reporter.

Girl Scouts Bluebonnet Troop No. 2 Frieda Peters Cora Hannemann Marian Schroeder Alberta Klinsiek Julia Hartmann

Stieler Couple Feted At Kerrville Barbecue Dance

Mr and Mrs Eugene A Stieler honored at a Schwethelm s Hall barbecue and dance near Kerrville on Saturday night. Several hundred friends attended a ranch style meal and gala dance. The couple were married June 26 at Comfort and reside on the groom s Kerrville area ranch.

Eugene A. Stieler Alfred Kott Adolph Stieler Schwethelm’s Hall Kerrville Mrs. Stieler Comfort

Local Hospital Patients Included A W Johnson And Others

The past week lists patients undergoing operations in local hospitals. Names include Mrs. A W Johnson Curtis Schulze son of Gilbert Schulze Earleen Schnelle daughter of Elroy Schnelle Heinzt Voigt Frank Rischner Wesley Brandenberger Miss Hedwig Doerffler Miss Irene Pape daughter of Paul Pape and Mrs Charles Schwethelm David Crenwelge son of Helmuth Crenwelge broke his arm on July 14 Freddie Crenwelge son of Fritz Crenwelge suffered a gash while topping corn fodder on Tuesday.

A. W. Johnson Curtis Schulze Gilbert Schulze Earleen Schnelle Elroy Schnelle Heinzt Voigt Frank Rischner Wesley Brandenberger Hedwig Doerffler Irene Pape Paul Pape Charles Schwethelm David Crenwelge Helmuth Crenwelge Freddie Crenwelge Fritz Crenwelge

Correction: Golden Wedding Anniversary Location Updated

The Standard corrects last week's note about Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Geistweidt celebrating their Golden Wedding Anniversary on June 28. The event actually occurred at the home of Mr. and Mrs Emil Strackbein, not at the Strackebins’ residence with Otto Strackbein.

the Standard W. J. Geistweidt Otto Strackbein Emil Strackbein

Annual Neffendorf Reunion Held Sunday

The Neffendorf family held its annual reunion at Klaerner's Grove on Sunday with most branches present. A memorial program noted family members in service, listing 40 youths in the armed forces, 21 overseas now, one killed in action and one wounded at Normandy. A vote to hold next year’s reunion passed.

Wneffendorf Klaerner’s Grove Normandy

Farewell Party for August Ahrens Held by Cave Creek Neighbors

Neighbors hosted a farewell gathering for August Ahrens at their Cave Creek home with outdoor cafeteria style food and drinks. Guests included Felix Feuge, Wm Raute, Ernst Bohnert Jr and daughter Kathleen, Max Hahne family, Ruben Ahrens, Chas Wagner, Olga Stahl, Eddie Ottmers and children, Louis Crenwelge, Armond Crenwelge family, Alfred Schlueter, Ewald Koennecke, Roy and Alton Crenwelge, who had resided with the Ahrens. The Ahrens plan to move to town in August.

Cave Creek August ‘Ahrens Felix Feuge Wm. Raute Ernst Bohnert, Jr Kathleen Max Hahne Ruben Ahrens Chas Wagner Olga

Four Children Born in Gillespie County This Week

Four children, three girls and a boy, were born to Gillespie County parents in the past week. The girls were born to Edgar Geistweidt on July 11, Richard Kesper on July 15, and Esperanza Escammilla on July 18. The son was born to W. A. Honig on July 17.

Gillespie County Edgar Geistweidt Richard Kesper Esperanzo Escammilla W. A. Honig

Leto's Gums Money-Back Promise at Kallenberg's Pharmacy

Consumers urged to try Leto's Gums with a money-back offer from Kallenberg's Pharmacy if the first bottle fails to satisfy. The ad targets readers with itchy burning gums seeking relief and a no-risk trial.

Miss Martha Rischner Weds Cpl Darrell Holmes in Harper

Miss Martha Rischner daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Rischner of Harper wed Cpl Darrell Holmes son of Mr and Mrs Lee Holmes of Fairfax Missouri in St Marys Parsonage at 3 p m Saturday Rev Fr F X Wolf officiated Attendants were Mr and Mrs Ira Fiedler A wedding dinner followed at the bride's parents home with family and friends present

Martha Rischner Frank Rischner Harper Cpl Darrell Holmes Lee Holmes Fairfax, Mo F. X. Wolf St. Mary’s Parsonage Ira Fiedler

Furloughing Pvt Nelson Meckel Visits Family Gathering

Pvt Nelson Meckel of San Antonio on furlough from a North Carolina camp was the guest of honor at a Sunday afternoon gathering at his grandmother Mrs Adolf Meckel's home. Also present were Mr and Mrs Albert Meckel and other relatives from the area and San Antonio. Adele Meckel helped serve coffee.

Nelson Meckel San Antonio North Carolina Adolf Meckel Albert Meckel Carl Steiger Andrew Buck Dorothy Saenger Alice Albrecht Adele Meckel

Surgical Dressing Room Hours Cut by One Hour

The Red Cross Surgical Dressing Room shifts hours to 3 to 6 pm on Monday Tuesday Thursday and Friday afternoons. Mrs. Lester Keyser, the surgical dressing chairman, announced the change from the former 2 to 5 schedule.

Red Cross Surgical Lester Keyser

Mrs Adolf Bonn Hosts Birthday Party At Home

Mrs Adolf Bonn entertained relatives and friends for a birthday lunch in her dining room assisted by her daughter Mrs Walter Pfeil. She received pretty gifts and many bouquets. Miss Adele Meckel is visiting Mr and Mrs Albert Meckel in San Antonio.

Adolf Bonn Walter Pfeil Adele Meckel Mrs Albert Meckel San Antonio

Tomato French Dressing Recipe From War Food Assistant

War Food Assistant Berwyne McAdams shares a tomato French dressing recipe meant for garden salads. The instructions include tomato juice, oil, vinegar sauce, onion, garlic, parsley, mustard and celery seeds mixed in a quart bottle of apple cider vinegar and left to stand two weeks. The sauce also serves as a base for bacon dripping, standard French, and cooked salad dressings.

Berwyne McAdams

Funeral Rites Held for Mrs. Oscar Neunhoffer in Kerrville

Dr. and Mrs. Victor Keidel and Mr. and Mrs. Louis Stieler attended the funeral in Kerrville for Mrs. Oscar Neunhoffer, daughter of Mrs. Julius Real and the late Senator Julius Real. Survivors include her husband and two sons serving in the armed forces.

Victor Keidel Louis Stieler Oscar Neunhoffer Kerrville Julius Real Sen

Miss Evelyn Kordzik and Mrs Gilbert Mayer Visit San Antonio

Miss Evelyn Kordzik and Mrs Gilbert Mayer spent a few days in San Antonio last week enjoying sightseeing and social visits.

Evelyn Kordzik Gilbert Mayer San Antonio

Community volunteers honored for two day blood donor drive

Fredericksburg Coca Cola Bottling Company and Fredericksburg Hospital and Clinic supported a two day blood donor unit visit. Supt A K Krause, janitors, secretaries, and many volunteers aided with furniture moves, loading and unloading. Local residents and students assisted, with numerous named volunteers recognized for cooperation and effort.

Fredericksburg Coca Cola Bottling Company, Inc Fredericksburg Hospital A. K. Krause Fred Mathisen Max H. Beckmann

Local Visitors and Relatives Extend Summer Greetings

The article lists several individuals including la Jung, Harry Stiehl, Robin Jenschke, Jerry Walter, Alfred Walter, Wallace Ottmers and Skippy Knopp. Mrs. M. T. Jamison and daughter Barbara Lynn of Temple visit the Felix Pfiester family. Misses Irene Loth Beatrice Stehling Mary Bowden Maxine and Margaret Peter of Santa Rosa School of Nursing San Antonio spent the weekend with relatives and friends.

M. T. Jamison Barbara Lynn Temple Felix Pfiester Irene Loth Beatrice Stehling Mary Bowden Maxine Margaret Peter Santa Rosa School of Nursing San Antonio

Fredericksburg National Bank Closures for Primary Day

The Fredericksburg National Bank will close Saturday July 22 in observance of the Democratic Primary.

Fredericksburg National Bank

Subscribe to the Standard for Two Dollars Per Year

A brief notice inviting readers to subscribe to the Standard at a rate of two dollars annually. The offer emphasizes affordability and ongoing access to the newspaper's content.

FASTEETH denture powder promises secure comfort

Advertisement urges denture wearers to use FASTEETH alkaline powder to secure false teeth, prevent slipping and embarrassing moments, fight denture odor, and avoid souring. It claims longer-held plates and comfort, with availability at drug stores.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Standard Society Section Julia Estill Milton Petermann Elgin Kuhlmann Felix Heep Alex Frantzen Ernst Lochte Homemakers Guild Herman Fischer Chester Langerhans Frederick Dietel Lucille Fischer Corpus Christi Guild Eddie Krauskopf Kaffeekraenzchen L. ©. Brodie Robert Blum Eric Juenke Felix Keidel Edgar Ochs Harry Itz H. Welge Lewis Walter Bierschwale Eugene Schmidt Robert Klingelhoefer Viola Juenke Young People’s Society of the Holy, Ghost Lutheran Church O. Lindenberg Dorothy Klaerner Elise Lange Bernice Scherer Annabel Lochte Julia Mae Kordzik Wilda Wisdom Bestrice Kordzik IN the Hospital Neffendorf August Ahrens Felix Saenger Kallenberg’s Pharmacy Galveston -Houston Breweries, Inc Galveston, Texas Paul Pfiester Main St PVT War Food Biood Mesdames Tyrus Cox Hy. Bierschwale Almon Kirchhoff Paul Kraus Eddie Land L. Keyser L. A. Wells Max Henke D. J. Hoerster Joe Kaiser Jim Holland Henry Lewis Josephine Stover Edgar Stieler Arthur Fischer Alfred Petmecky Mesdames Elizabeth Walter Otto Schneider, Jr Alfred Neffendorf Victor Stahl Fred Tally Hubert Reichenau Roman Peter W.mckay Otto Arbelger Eddie Ochs Don Tietz Walter Reichenau Harvey Stein Rudi Franke Misses Margie Schmidt Stella Jung Rose Molberg Emma Borchers Delane Freeman Arlene Althaus Dorothy Ann Hahne Dorthy Bernhard Frances Melton Estel City Cafe Jlicy — Tender Tost IGA Kellogg’s Kellogg's Argo Peas del Monte Cooper Crisco Dar California
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