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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1947
Page
4
Eight children, six girls and two boys, were born in local hospitals in the past week. Daughters were born to Raymond Mosty on May 28 Kurt Wallendorf Morris De Lorey Felix Lindig Marshall Klingelhoefer and Elton Spencer on June 1 and June 2 and June 3. Sons were born to Otfried Wittkohl on May 28 and Victor Rothmann on June 1.
The 50th Texas Legislature set June 6 for adjournment with hundreds of bills left on calendars. Major appropriations totals include 45 million for higher learning, 43 million for 47 departments, and 27 million for elementary institutions. Major actions include adding 200 highway patrolmen and proposing a comprehensive university building program. The session boosts education funding and imposes restrictive labor measures, with a pending reorganization plan for the State Labor Commission.
Practical guidance for housewives on maintaining and cleaning gas and electric ranges. Warns against abrasive cleaners and rapid temperature changes. Advises using strong soap for grease when cool, and ammonia overnight to lift baked-on grease. Includes cautions about fat loss affecting meat quality.
Gil lespie County Girl Scouts and Mrs J Hardin Perry hosted a tea from 3 30 to 6 30 p m Friday in the Home Economics Building. Sixty guests registered while troop members assisted in serving. Corsages of sweet peas were given to arriving guests and the tea featured pink snapdragons blue cornflowers and other blooms.
The marriage of Margaret Smith and Forest Thomas was performed by Justice of the Peace William Bruns in Fredericksburg on Saturday May 3rd. Marche Thomas and Rufus Smith served as attendants. The couple will reside in Harper with the Smith and Thomas families.
Gillespie County Girl Scout Council announces a summer program with Brownie days July 15 16 in the Agriculture Building led by Mrs Henry Lochte. Senior and intermediate courses cover cycling outdoor cooking photography flower finding leathercraft and more taught by local leaders beginning June through the month with dates in the Agriculture Building.
Mr and Mrs James Schmidt and their son of Houston spend the weekend visiting friends and relatives. Mrs Schmidt is identified as the former Stella Brannies.
Mrs Nixon hosted a bridge party for twelve guests at her parents’ home on Wednesday afternoon. Shasta daisies decorated the living and dining rooms. High score went to Mrs Henry Joseph, second to Mrs Victor Schoenewolf, low score to Mrs Seth Farmer, and Mrs Guido Klett received the cut prize.
Mr and Mrs Walter Knoche hosted a Friday rehearsal dinner for the Wuest Bernhard bridal party and immediate families. Buffet service, white lace cloth, and a daisies centerpiece set a festive tone. Out of town guests included Mr and Mrs John Sapio and Mr and Mrs Peter Sapio and children of Galveston.
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