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Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1937

Page

4

Social notes on Esther Bracher wedding shower and local gatherings

Miscellaneous shower for Esther Bracher at Lily Jacoby home with Evelyn Jacoby Mildred Durst Ruth Kneese as hosts. High bridge score for Bracher, prizes awarded, novel gift presentation featuring a Cave Creek School replica. Out of town guests listed plus local notes on families, schooling and club gatherings. Also railroad dining car meat consumption statistic noted.

Esther Bracher Lily Jacoby Evelyn Jacoby Mildred Durst Ruth Kneese Charles Hartmann August Stahl Cave Creek Einer Klier Klier-Bracher Richard Newcomb Randolph Field Antonette Bracher Houston Margaret Bracher Marshall M. Schwartz Mason Louis Sprain Rose Ida Sprain Wallace Rs. Alton Lindig Victor Wehmeyer Edward Hiesen Gus Nau Lily Johanna Hardt Henry An Cornelius Nau San Antonio Margie Schmidt Rice Institute Max O. Schmidt Emil Riley Paul Lindenberg Coryell Williamy Langerhans Herman Weirich Fredericksburg Sir Berkley Calif Flora Mueller Boerne Nannie Striegler Agriculture Building Bess Peddleford Brownwood

Quintuplets celebrate third birthday in Callander

The Dionne quintuplets marked their third birthday with public showings and radio tributes in Callander, Ontario. A royal forest oak planting accompanied the event as crowds gathered for the celebration.

Callander Ontario Canada Royal Forest England

Wedding Bells Gellermann Hartmann at St Marys Church

Wedding of Gil bert Gellermann son of Adolf Gellermann and Margaret Hartmann daughter of Eddie Hartmann took place Tuesday May 25 at 8 am at St Marys church Monser Heckmann officiated. Witnesses were Elizabeth Hartmann and Eugene Jenschke. Reception at the bride’s parents home followed. The couple will reside in Fredericksburo.

Monser Heckmann St. Mary’s Church Gilbert Gellermann Adolf Gellermann Margaret Hartmann Eddie Hartmann Elizabeth Hartmann Eugene Jenschke Fredericksburo

Pretty church wedding at St Marys with Kraus and Meurer families

On June 2 at 8:30 am Father Henkes joined Paul Kraus son of Mrs Jacob Kraus and Margaret Meurer daughter of Mr and Mrs Otto C Meurer in marriage at St Marys church. Miss Anna Molberg was maid of honor with Catherine Meurer bridesmaid. Jacob Kraus Jr. served as best man and ushers Willie Meurer and Albert Kammiah. The couple will reside in Fredericksburg at their new home. Groom works at Kraus Bottling Works.

St. Mary’s Church Henkes Paul Kraus Jacob Kraus Margaret Meurer Otto C. Meurer Anna Molberg Catherine Meurer Jacob Kraus, Jr Willie Meurer Albert Kammiah

Klier and Bracher Couple Weds at Zion Lutheran Church

Werner Klier son of Mr and Mrs William Kilier and Esther Bracher daughter of Rev and Mrs F A Bracher wed at Zion Lutheran Church on May 29 at 7 pm. The ceremony was performed by Rev Bracher with music by Gertrude Wehmeyer and soloist Mrs Gus Nau. The couple will spend summer in Austin attending the University of Texas and will reside in Fredericksburg.

Werner Klier William” Kilier Esther Bracher F. A. Bracher Zion’s Lutheran Church Gertrude Wehmeyer Gus Nau San Antonio Bracher

Cedar Oil Mill Destroyed by Fire Near Rocksprings

Rocksprings, May 28. The cedar oil mill at Camp Eagle near the Fire head, east of Rocksprings, was destroyed by fire. The camp gymnasium also burned, and nearby the mess hall, several cottages, and outbuildings were damaged. The plant had just been overhauled and was operating at capacity. about cedar oil worth around 30,000 dollars was lost. The fire origin is unknown.

Rocksprings Camp Eagle

Miscellaneous Shower For Mrs Louis Mayes at Morris Ranch

Mrs S W Byrd hosted a mixed shower Thursday afternoon for Mrs Louis Mayes formerly Miss Goldie Usener. Rice greeted her upon arrival as she approached the bride chair beside a gifts table with a battleship centerpiece. Guests played gossip and envelopes held letters spelling three words. First prize went to Mrs Hilma Henke and Paula Usener. Virginia Usener managed the bride’s book. Forty eight guests enjoyed sandwiches cake and punch.

S. W. Byrd Morris Ranch Louis Mayes Goldie Usener Hilma Henke Paula Usener Louie Mayes Virginia Usener

Railroads Run 644 High Speed Passenger Runs Daily

U S railroads maintain 644 passenger runs with an average speed of 60 mph or more from terminal to terminal. The total mileage covered is 40 205 miles, and 29 301 of these runs are scheduled daily.

United States

Permanent Arrangements Made at Sunny Side Parlor

Miss Frances Knesek to apply a permanent at Sunny Side Beauty Parlor from June 7 to June 14. The arrangement covers the full treatment period and specifies the appointment window and location.

Sunny Side Frances Knesek

Funeral services for Felix O Weirich

Funeral services were held for Felix O Weirich who died May 31 at Schaetter Funeral Home. Rev O Lindenberg officiated and burial followed in City Cemetery. Weirich a Live Oak area farmer born March 14 1882 was 55 years old. He married Aug 25 1906 to August Seelig and survived by his widow four children, mother, mother in law, a sister, five brothers, a grandchild and many relatives. Preceded in death by his father Jacob Welrich and a sister.

Felix O. Weirich Schaetter O. Lindenberg Felix Weirich Live Oak Gillespie County Auguste Seelig O.W. Maxey San Antonio Chester Louis Felix Jr Fredericksburg Jacob Weirich Anna Seeli Alonzo Usener Morris Ranch Henry Willie Johnson City Alex Herman California Emil Arkansas Jacob Welrich August Ahrens

Funeral services for Margaret Blanchard at St Marys Church

Margaret Mary Blanchard died May 26 at age 13. Funeral services were held May 28 from Schaeuter Funeral Home and St Marys Church with Father Henkes officiating. Interment in Catholic Cemetery. pallbearers included St Marys High School students and classmates. Survived by parents Leo and Mrs Blanchard, brother Leo Jr, sisters Kathryn Joan Antonette Jacqulin. grandmother Mrs C Blanchard.

Margaret Mary Blanchard Leo J. Blanchard Schaeuter St. Mary's Church Father Henkes St. Mary’s High School Margaret Leo Jr Kathryn Joan Antonette Jacqulin C. Blanchard

Mrs W S Bishop dies in Abilene at age

Mrs W S Bishop mother of Mrs Richard Pfiester died at Abilene on Wednesday with her daughter at the bedside. Mr Pfiester left to attend the funeral. Time of services was not yet set. Walter Pressier of Tosca shared a Kodak photo of a fire on Albert Immel Ranch May 23. It showed oil seeping and catching fire from Shell Pipe Line leakage.

W. S. Bishop Richard Pfiester Abilene Pfiester Walter Pressier Tosca Kodak Albert Immel Ranch Shell Immel Place

Norge in Colors Debuts at Norge Sales and Service

A new Norge display features a range of colors at Norge Sales and Service showcasing models and finishes for shoppers. The event highlights color options and customer accessibility to compare finishes in person.

Norge Norge Sales and Service

Automobile Finance Company Representative Wanted

Wanted with business ability to establish connection with a reputable auto finance company for negotiating loans and refinances on automobiles in the community. Applicant should have knowledge of automobile values and credit extension experience.

Automobile Finance Company

Local News Notes From Austin Kerrville and Honolulu

Mrs Merl Johnson of Austin visits with her parents Mr and Mrs Fritz Joseph Miss Ella May Joseph visits Kerrville with her sister Mrs Earl Bernhard Eddie Evers on USS Trenton is in Honolulu for ten days Pacific Fleet placement A copy of the Fleet Edition of the Honolulu Advertiser enjoyed Elenora Joseph to spend days with sister Mrs Merl Johnson in Austin Community died at 730 am from a gun shot wound personal safety warning posted not to drive in center of street

Amelia Earhart San Juan Puerto Rico Miss Earhart Brazil Africa Persia India Australia New Guinea Howland Island Pacific Honolulu Oakland California Merl Johnson of Austin Mrs Fritz Joseph Ella May Joesph Kerrville Mrs. Earl Bernhard Eddie Evers Trenton Hawaii Pacific Fleet Fleet Honolulu Advertiser Elenora Joseph Merl Johnson

Printing firm Frederickburg Publishing Co supplies ribbons

Frederickburg Publishing Co offers adding machine ribbons and paper supplies for offices. The notice highlights stock availability and delivery options for local customers.

Small Texas Twister Causes Major Loss in Barstrow

A small twister with a cloudburst leveled barns and houses in Barstrow Texas destroying telephone and electric lines. A hay barn near Broad way of America was struck and debris halted tourist traffic briefly. Property damages within the city reached about $30 000 and nearby farmers reported cotton crop losses on young plants.

Barstrow Tex

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