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Newspaper

Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1940

Page

5

Missionary Society Hosts and Plans Dinners

Mescames Aug Doell and McDougall hosted Circle One in Doell’s home with summer flowers and ice punch. Ada Peden led, Herman Pischer spoke on Indian life, Ruth life discussed by Mrs. White, business chaired by Mrs. Maier. October dinners planned. Mary Martha and WMU events noted with salad lunch and bible study.

Mescames Aug. Doell M. c. McDougall The Missionary Society Circle One Doell Jync Ada Peden Herman Pischer Albuquerque New Mexico W. C. White Ruth F. J. Maier Leon F. Zwiener Mary Martha Society Bethany Lutheran Church Bertha Stella Seipp Nolan Brown H Gartholmac Ible Eader

Schoedel Meurer Wedding in Brenham

Miss Lena Sophia Schoedel daughter of William Schoedel of Brenham married Ville Carl Meurer son of Otto and Mrs. Meurer. The simple ceremony was at the bride’s home with Rev Theo A Tren from St Paul’s Lutheran officiating. Attendants included Miss Schoedel as maid of honor and Mr Winkelmann as best man. Family members and local guests attended. reception followed and the couple will reside in Marble Falls after a brief honeymoon.

Lena Sophia Schoedel Wiliam Schoedel Brenham Ville Carl Meurer Otto Meurer Theo St. Paul's Wince Wa Schoedel Hon‘ands Winkelmann

Miss Kraus Entertains Us and Mrs Otto Meurer

Miss Kraus hosts a Friday evening party with guests including Mrs Otto Meurer and others. The text describes canvas and marigold decorations, tea items, and pastry offerings, mentioning Rosa Mol and a second high guest.

Theresa Ktraus Otto Meurer TPC Kraus Rosa Mol Bng

Local Nurses Plan Monday Educational Meeting

Chester Schmidt and Miss Phine Stahl announce a weekly Graduate Nurses' Organization meeting to be held Monday July 99 at 8:00 p.m. An educational film on eclampsia will be shown, supplemented by a talk from a local doctor.

Chester Schmidt Phine Stahl Cr Zation Sis

All Day Fate for Honor Guests at Henke Ranch

A week’s affair at Mr. and Mrs. Udo Henke’s ranch honored out of town guest Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Foster and children and Mrs. M. Pp. Baskin of Daytona Beach Florida. Guests toured the ranch, then shared a camp house picnic lunch with swimming fishing and watermelon. Additional attendees included Dr. and Mrs. Victor Keidel and families Mr. and Mrs. Kurt Keidel Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Cold Mrs. Richard Henke and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Schmidt.

Udo Henke Texas Victor Keidel Kurt Keidel Ralph Cold Richard Henke Henry Schmidt

Mrs. Marschall Birnbaum Ottmers Rites In Cave Creek

On July 20 7 30 p m Rev W C Poehlmann joined Miss Cora Ottmers and Walter Birnbaum in marriage at Cave Creek Lutheran Church The bride daughter of Mrs Mary Ottmers of Cave Creek and groom son of Mr and Mrs Birnbaum of Bishop Texas The couple will reside in San Antonio after a barbecue reception with family and friends prior to homeward bound plans

Poehlmann Paula Ottmers Norvin Jacoby Cave Creek Willie Franz Jr San Antonio

Steak barbecue honors guests in Florida and Oklahoma

An ingeniously planned steak barbecue honored Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Foster and children and several friends from Dayton Beach Florida Lynchburg Virginia Muskogee Oklahoma and Corpus Christi Texas. The fete occurred Thursday evening in the garden of Mr. and Mrs. Kurt Keidel with a decorated lawn and meals prepared by Miss Margaret Keidel including steaks baker potatoes and a fruit salad.

E. W. Foster M. P. Baskin Dayton Beach Fla Jack Evans Lynchburg, Va Aug Pfeiffer Muskogee Okla H. O. Pfeiffer Corpus Christi Texas Kurt Keidel Margaret Keidel

Social Calendar Highlights A Busy Week In Town

Friday July 26 Play night on the Courthouse lawn. Monday July 29 Senior Troop of Girl Scouts at Scout Headquarters. Tuesday July 30 Miss Olie Juenie hosts bridge. Wednesday July 31 Mrs Alex Frantzen hosts bridge. Bluebonnet Troop Mrs Ralph Gold hosts Merry Wives Bridge Club. Mrs Milton Petermann entertains W E D Sewing Club with swimming. Thursday Aug 1 Brownie Troop Scouts meet at Scout Headquarters. Mrs Harry Rusenberger entertains Kaffee Kraenzchen at her ranch. Mrs Udo Henke hosts O E Bridge Club. Missionary Society Circle One First Methodist Church meets Educational Building.

Olie Juenie Sun Flower Troop Girl Scouts Scout Alex Frantzen Bluebonnet Troop Ralph Gold Merry Wives Bridge Club Milton Petermann Brownie Harry Rusenberger

Lawn Party Honoring Keidel Family and Guests

Dr and Mrs Victor Keidel hosted a lawn party Saturday evening with guests including Mr and Mrs Kurt Keidel and Dr and Mrs Felix Keidel. Attendees from Dayton Beach Lynchburg Muskogee Corpus Christi and local hosts enjoyed terrace dining and candlelit tables with hurricane lamps.

Victor Keidel Kurt Keidel Felix Keidel BE. W. Foster M. P. Baskin Dayton Beach Florida Jack Evans Lynchburg Aug, Pfeiffer Muskogee Okla H. O. Pfeiffer Corpus Christi Texas Werner Keidel Hardin Perry Henry Schmidt Udo Henke

Miscellaneous Shower Honors Mrs John Baker

Complimentary to Mrs John Baker formerly Miss Dora Land a miscellaneous shower was held Sunday afternoon in the home of Mrs Eddie Land with Mrs Land and Miss Mary Jane Klaerner as joint hostesses. A large chest concealed the bride gifts and Miss Imogene Land helped open them. A lunch of tongue potato salad tomatoes pickles wafers angel food cake and jello was served to about sixteen guests.

John Baker Dora Land Eddie Land Mrs. Land Mary Jane Klaerner Imogene Land

Social note on South Heights High Five Club gathering

Mrs Emil Schandua hosted South Heights High Five Club last Thursday adding roses and sweet peas to the decor. Mrs Arthur Jung led with high score and Mrs Chris Hahn followed. A lunch of sliced meat creamed potatoes peas corn chocolate cake and ice tea was served.

Emil Schandua South Heights High Five Arthur Jung Chris. Hahn

Mrs Henry Schmidt Hosts Bridge Party at Nimitz Hotel

The Blue Room of the Nimitz Hotel hosted Mrs Henry Schmidt and club members with guest Mrs B K Greig of Austin Mrs Tom Abbott of Seguin and Mrs Moore of Houston. Six bridge games crowned Mrs Harvey Stein high and Mrs Laurie Wells second while a lunch of stuffed tomatoes noodle salad and cake and ice tea was served.

Nimitz Hotel Henry Schmidt B. K. Greig Austin Tom Abbott Seguin Moore Houston Harvey Stein Laurie Wells

Couple Surprised On Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Alfred Stehling were surprised Sunday evening by relatives and friends who gathered to celebrate their twentieth wedding anniversary. The couple received many gifts and a social hour followed by sandwiches and cake prepared by the ladies.

Alfred Stehling

Birthday Dinner Honors Henry Lochte Sr

Mr Henry Lochte Sr was honored with a birthday dinner on Sunday at the new home of Mr and Mrs Edgar Ahrens. Guests included Dr and Mrs E R Lochte and their family and relatives from San Antonio Fredericksburg and local areas.

Henry Lochte Edgar Ahrens E. R. Lochte D. G. Striegler San Antonio Alvin Striegler Hy, Lochte Fredericksburg

Social Notes From San Antonio Visit With City Figures

Mrs Ellis St Clair and children, Mrs Gus Hartmann and Miss Minna Zenner spent Sunday in San Antonio. Mrs Robert Striegler hosted last week’s house guest Mrs Mattilda Feller of San Angelo.

Ellis St. Clair Gus. Hartmann Minna Zenner San Antonio Robert Striegler Matthilda Feller San Angelo

Surprise 75th Birthday Party for Mrs. E. Marshall

Prairie Mountain residents gathered at the schoolhouse on Friday night July 12 to honor Mrs. E Marshall on her 75th birthday. A skit celebrated her life and career followed by a social hour and gift presentation. Refreshments of punch and cake were served as friends wished her many more birthdays. Mrs. Arthur Jung and Marvin visited Junction relatives and Dr. J W Yancey visited kin in San Antonio.

Prairie Mountain Mrs. E. Marshall Mrs. Marshall Arthur Jung Marvin Fred Schwiening Junction J.W. Yancey San Antonio

Personal notices of local residents and visitors

A long list of social visits and travels across Texas towns. Families like the Terrys, Henkes, Hopps, Walters, and Schaefer families are mentioned visiting relatives or hosting guests in Dallas Menard San Antonio and Seguin. Attendees include health department staff from Austin and San Antonio. A Citizen's Military Training Camp attendee spent the weekend with family.

Chester Terry Dallas R. G. Striesler Max T. Henke Laurence Feller Louis Gerhardt San Antonio Ad. Hop Sidney Henke A. Walter BE. L. Walter Menard Emil Toepeprwein Verna Stanford Grace Buzzell State Health Department Austin Fay Pannel Ella Patton State Health Dept Paul Mann Brady Mann Heldit Stein Joe. Petsch Camp Bullis Alfred Petsch Otto Schneider, Jr Noble Larson Llano Jewel Allison San Angels EB. H. Riley Walter Schaefer Dora Gott Emily Janette Real Emil Toeperwein Virginia Schram Taylor W. H. Schaefer B. L. Willis Cleburne Leon Uvalde Leon Basse Willie Bode Louis W. Durst

Luther Leaguers To Hold Bible Camp In Kerrville

The San Antonio Federation of Luther Leagues will sponsor a Bible camp in Kerrville from July 26 to 28. Attendees must be of confirmation age with a small registration fee covering meals. The program includes lectures, recreation, services, games, and a campfire. A play titled Forward In Faith will be performed by a 24 member cast led by Irene Lang and others. Cast members will depart Frederickshurg by truck Saturday night for transport and organizers urge interested youth to contact Hans Hannemann for rides.

San Antonio Zion's Church Luther League Irene Lang Robert Dittmar Beatrice Neffendorf Louise Henk Hans Hannemann Mary Louse Kingelhoefer Faurymond Dursé Cora Hannemann Ruby Lane Irene Neffendorf Flora Knees Walter Oeher Rey

Braeutigam Denman Rites in Gonzales

Miss Olivia Denman daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Denman of Gonzales wed Harold J Braeutigam of San Antonio son of Mr and Mrs H W Braeutigam of Frederickshoro in First Methodist Church Gonzales officiated by Rev Hal C Winfo. Postman Raymond Braeutigam and usher Woodrow Braeutigam attended. A reception followed at the bride's parents home then a wedding trip. Attendees from Frederickshoro included Mr and Mrs H W Braeutigam and Miss Trene Baag.

Olivia Denman Robert Denman Gonzales Harold J. Braeutigam San Antonio H. W. Braeutigam Frederickshoro Hal C. Winfo Raymond Braeutigam Woodrow Braeutigam Prederickshoro Trene Baag

Home Hygiene Class Meets to Discuss Babies Care

The Home Hygiene and Care of the Sick class met with Miss Stanford on Thursday to discuss babies and their care. A baby bath was demonstrated. On the following Monday the final examination was given to the Girl Scouts.

San Antonio visitor at Langerhans home

Mr. Ad. Willie of San Antonio visited in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Aug. Langerhans Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Hugo Heimann of Austin and Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Heimann of Waco spent last weekend with local relatives and friends.

Ad. Willie San Antonio Aug. Langerhans Hugo Heimann Austin Eugene Heimann Waco

Local Bible Camp Invites Fredericksburg Youth and Parents

H. E. Koch of the International Luthern League will preside at the morning service. Fredericksburg youths and their parents are invited to attend the Bible Camp with a focus on Sunday morning services.

H. E. Koch International Luthor League Fredericksburg

CARDUS Aids Appetite and Digestion in Women

CARDUS is marketed as helping with menstrual discomfort by increasing appetite and stimulating gastric juices. It claims to improve digestion, build physical resistance, and reduce periodic distress, advising use a few days before and during the cycle. The product is said to have been used for 50 years.

Cardus

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