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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1952
Page
4
Fredericksburg Cub Scouts wrapped up a three day Day Camp at Oakcrest Park with an Indian ceremonial dance. Seven dens wore war paint as Kenneth Kunz Den Chief of Den 1 smoked the Peace Pipe, passed by Stephen Feller Indian Brave. Cubs made their own headdresses bread cloths and tomahawks.
Victoria Cermin age 87 died in El Paso on July 24. Survived by daughter Mary Schultz of San Antonio and sons Victor Fredericksburg Rudolph Walter and Frank Cermin of El Paso, plus 21 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Services were held Monday at 10 a.m. at Riebe Chapel San Antonio with interment in Hermann Song Cemetery.
The 57th Schuetzenfest progresses with Moellering and Clarence Feller scoring 512 of 600 as top marks. Events start at 1 p m Saturday, resume Sunday at 8 a m, and final rounds begin Sunday at 1 p m. Crowning of the Schuetzenkoenig and team trophy follow Sunday evening along with prizes.
Robert Gail Krause celebrated his twelfth birthday with a party hosted by his mother Mrs A K Krause on Wednesday July 23 Guests included Little League teammates and friends They played ball on the primary field with Herbert Haas as umpire then returned to the Krause home for refreshments hosted by Mrs Krause with Mrs Haas assisting.
Cub Scouts of Pack 133 wrapped up their three day Indian themed Day Camp at Oakcrest Park on Thursday night July 24. Fifty one scouts and ten den chiefs participated with morning gathers at the Court House Square then transport by Milton Gerloff of Pioneer Furniture. The camp featured crafts like Indian sacks shields tepees and regalia plus a living circle pledge of peace. Awards included multiple Wolf Bear and Lion badges while thanks went to mothers den leaders Den Chiefs and supporters including Pioneer Furniture Company and the Chamber of Commerce.
Mrs. Werner Meyer hosted twenty children on her lawn Monday evening to celebrate Danny Meyers seventh birthday. Guests played games and admired his new bicycle from his half-brother Bob Meyer of Houston. A square yellow cake bore a Happy Birthday inscription. Assisting were Mesdames Jack Lawrence, Werner Keidel Jr, Albert Klaerner and Raymond Braeutigam.
Rev and Mrs Edw D Robertson depart August 1 for St Andrews Scotland where Robertson will study at St Andrews University for one year He was ordained in May 1952 and has served as pastor at Community Presbyterian Church Natalia Texas and Fredericksburg Presbyterian Church 1950 51 Joyce Hennig is his wife The group sails from Brownsville Gulf of Mexico to Europe arriving in England about two weeks later They are accompanied by Rev and Mrs Allen Smith of Alvin Texas son of a former colleague
The Stonewall 4-H Club met Friday July 25 in Stonewall gym and voted to stage a small stock show to provide training. Charles Burg Florine Eckharg and Calvin Schumann named to a committee to set a satisfactory date. A Fair committee was formed with Henry J. Burg Roland Eckhardt Herbert Ity and Rosa Lee Lindig. Afterward boys studied judging with Mr. Stone while girls met Miss Conrads to learn zipper placement in dresses.
Brief want ad notes a Presbyterian missionary to China with a phone contact 14 appeared in the column. The item is compact and invites inquiry or correspondence through the listed number.
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