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Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1943

Page

2

Miss Ruth Lochte Is Honored With Supper Theater Party

Miss Ruth Lochte celebrated her fifteenth birthday with a supper at home hosted by her parents Mr. and Mrs. Ernst Lochte. The event featured a floral dining room, a red candle birthday cake, and a favors display. After dinner twelve girls went to the Palace Theatre to see One Foot in Heaven starring Frederic March and Martha Scott, then returned for ice cream. An out of town guest was Miss Betty McCarty of Austin.

Ruth Lochte Ernst Lochte

Phil Petmecky Honored With Party

Miss Constance Striegler and Miss Stella Jung hosted ten boys at Miss Striegler's home in honor of their San Antonio nephew Phil Petmecky who is spending a ten day vacation here. The afternoon featured outdoor games then a lunch of meat sandwiches cheese mixture ribbon sandwiches ice cream and punch. The luncheon table showcased patriotic colors and red pepper mint stick candy with a tiny flag attached.

Constance Striegler Stella Jung Miss Striegler Phil Petmecky San Antonio United States

Mrs Kirchhoff Hosts Victory Bridge Club Gathering

Mrs Almon Kirchhoff welcomed the Victory Bridge Club to her home on Wednesday with Mrs Walter McKay as a guest. High score went to Mrs Charles Dubray and second high to Mrs Milton Peterman. Floral decorations and a prune cheese salad menu finished the afternoon. The club accepted Mrs Eddie Diana's July 28 bridge invitation.

Almon Kirchoff Victory Bridge Club Walter McKay Charles Dubray Milton Peterman

First Methodist WSCS Hosts Monthly Social Event

The Women's Society of Christian Service at the First Methodist Church hosted its regular monthly social at Mrs. F. J. Maier's home with Miss Blanche Baker and Mrs. Dora Gott as associate hostesses. The program featured hymns, readings on St Paul, missionary notes in New Caledonia, Belgium Congo and North Africa, and a flower-identity contest followed by a plate lunch on the east porch.

F. J. Maier Women’s Society of Christian Service First Methodist Church Blanche Baker Dora Gott Maier C. C. McKinney L. L. Keyser Faith of Our New Caledonia Belgian Congo North Africa India South Pacific Islands Jesus St. Paul Lochte Reno Weiss Southwest Conference WSCS Tyer Fred Tally

Attendance at Kerrville District School of Instruction

The 5th District School of Instruction of the OES met in Kerrville with about ten local members. Mrs. Fred Mathisen was named Secretary, Mrs. Otto Schneider Jr Electa, and Miss Constance Striegler served on the Examining Board. Grand Officers visiting included Chas. Lee of Galveston, Mrs. Jetta Childress, Lolla Mae Vollus, Mae Adkins, Lillian Curtis, Lucile Duffner, and Mrs. Stockman with other officers in attendance.

OES Kerrville Fred Mathisen Otto Schneider, Jr Electa Constance Striegler Chas. Lee Galveston Childress Jetta Childress Lolla Mae Vollus Houston Mae Adkins Lillian Curtis Dist. No Lucile Duffner Stockman Worthy Grand Metron Utah

Layton Jung Honored at WHPH Birthday Party

A tenth birthday celebration for Clayton Jung, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Jung, was held at their home with eleven guests. His great grandmother Nebyen and grandparents joined, along with relatives from San Antonio, as guests sang the birthday song and enjoyed a luncheon and cake.

Clayton Jung Thomas Jung Nebyen Arthur Jung John Kunz San Antonio Robert Jung Bobby Eekharat

Wednesday Bridge at Mrs Habenicht’s

Mrs Willie Habenicht hosted a Wednesday bridge gathering with seven members and guest Mrs William Schneider. Dwarf zinnias adorned the living room as sandwiches angel food cake and sherbet were served. Mrs R W Klingelhoefer won high score and Mrs Henry W Lewis was second. Klingelhoefer will host next.

Willie Habenicht Bridge Club William Schneider Zinnias R. W. Klingelhoefer Henry W. Lewis Klingelhoefer

Mrs John Evers Bridge Hostess Scores Highlight Games

Thursday night Mrs John Evers entertained two tables of bridge in her home. After six games Mrs Henry Reinbach had the high score with Mrs Evers second. Refreshments included meat sandwiches potato salad cake tea and after dinner mints.

John Evers Henry Reinbach Evers

Cynthia Tally Celebrates Second Birthday at Lawn Party

The second birthday of Cynthia Charlotte Tally inspired a Sunday lawn party at her mother Mrs. Fred O. Tally's home. Five young guests with mothers and family friends enjoyed games and refreshments. the special cake featured two gleaming candles. Later guests included Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Lighthouse, visiting from San Antonio.

Cynthia Charlotte Tally Fred O. Tally Tally William Petmecky W. S. Lighthouse San Antonio

Needlecraft Club Attends Social at Mrs Langhennig Home

Needlecraft members, guests of Mrs. Langhennig, gathered Thursday afternoon for embroidery and crochet. Zinnias adorned the dining room as cold meat sandwiches, devil's food cake, and ice tea were served. Mrs. Andrew Laughennig to host August 5.

Archie Laughennig Needlecraft Club Zinnias Andrew Laughennig

Mrs Schmidt Hosts Thursday Night Bridge Club

The Thursday Night Club met at Mrs Henry Schmidt home with guest Miss Marge Culberson. Mrs Arthur Rowert won high score and Mrs Laurie Wells placed second. Sunflowers and zinnias decorated the living room. Refreshments were sherbet and wafers. Mrs Rowert to host next week.

Henry Schmidt Marge Culberson Arthur Rowert Laurie Wells

Local Eastern Star Chapter Receives Grand Representative Honor

The local Eastern Star chapter was honored by the re appointment of Mrs. Harry Rusenberger as Grand Representative of Minnesota. Worthy Grand Matron announced the appointment at a special meeting last Friday. This marks the third Grand Chapter office held by local members, following past appointments to Mrs. Otto Burgardt in Vermont and Mrs. Fred Mathisen as Deputy Grand Matron of District No. 5, Section.

Order of the Eastern Star Harry Rusenberger Minnesota Otto Burgdert Vermont Fred Mathisen

O and E Club Hosts Bridge Night at Miss Zenner Home

Members of the O and E Club played bridge at Miss Minna Zenner's home with Mrs. Alex Knopp subbing for an absent member. Mrs. Paul Kraus led scoring, Mrs. Gus Hartmann placed second as cakes were served. carnations decorated the room. The group will meet again at Mrs. Hartmann's on July 22.

O and E Minna Zenner Alex Knopp Paul Kraus Gus Hartmann

Summer Visitor Complimented At Dal las Buffet

Miss Marge Culberson of Dallas was the honor guest at a buffet supper hosted by Dr. and Mrs. J. Hardin Perry on Saturday. Four couples enjoyed the charming hospitality with a zinnias centerpiece. Out of town guests included Lt. Wilson of Dallas and Cpl. and Mrs. Hayden Osbourn of Camp Hood. After supper the party went to Sunnyside Tavern for dancing.

Marge Culberson Dallas J. Hardin . Perry Wson Cpl Hayden Osbourn Camp Hood Sunnyside Tavern

Nagel Couple Hosts Choir on Fourth Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Alberto Nagel entertained the First Methodist Church choir on the church lawn after practice to celebrate their fourth wedding anniversary. Chicken salad sandwiches cookies and iced cakes were served.

First Methodist Church Alberto Nagel

CYO Enjoys Evening at Klaerner’s Park

Local Catholic Youth Organization members spent several hours at Klaerner's Park with Reverend Fathers Wednesday evening. X Wolf Thomas Coleman and Hubert Janak shared the pleasures. They held a watermelon feast then danced to music from a Victrola in the pavilion.

Klaerner’s Park X. Wolf Thomas Coleman Hubert Janak

Forty-Two Club Guests Gather at Mrs Kordzik Home

The Forty two Club met with hostess Mrs Louis Kordzik on Thursday afternoon with guests Mrs Cole Lewis and Miss Ruby Nelson. Mrs Edgar Kordzik won high score and Mrs Louis Kordzik was second. Refreshments included meat and noodle salads crackers jello peach cake and ice tea. The August 19 meeting will be hosted by Mrs Alfred Kordzik.

Louis Kordzik Alfred Kordzik

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Layton Jung WHPH Cynthia Tally Mrs. Langhennig Mrs. Schmidt Eastern Star Chapter Miss Zenner Mrs. Nagel Cyo D. H. Perry J. F. Perry Purcell, Okla Fred Perry Oklahoma City Lydia E. Pinkham Comrouns City Cafe Selby Schroeder Bros Mrs. Kordzik Adlerika Kallenberg’s Pharmacy Central Drug Co M. F. Pyka Joseph Coca-Cola Minneapolis Melbourne Atlanta Seven Seas Coca-Cola Company Fredericksburg Coca - Cola Bottling Company, (Inc Coke
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