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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1946
Page
5
Allan Shivers of Jefferson County, father of two, left the Senate to volunteer in World War II and served overseas. He now seeks the office of Lieutenant Governor, claiming qualification based on service and experience. Address Allan Shivers Port Arthur Tex Adg 38 4100.
Esther Ottmers daughter of Mr and Mrs Edgar Ottmers married Marvin Schilling son of Mr and Mrs Ernest Schilling in a May 26 double wedding at Cave Creek Lutheran Church. Rev Paul Lee officiated with Ida Ottmers at the organ. Bridesmaids wore blue and pink roses. Groom served 37 months in the Army overseas 28 months in North Africa and Italy. A reception followed at the bride’s home. they will reside in Fredericksburg.
Plans for St Marys Parish Centennial observance on July 9 to 11 are led by Rev Fr F X Wolf with a Catholic State League convention in town. Archbishop Lucey and Bishop Metzger plus other bishops and many delegates are expected. The main day is July 10 with dedication of a Grotto honoring members who served in both years.
Hugo and Alex Max Ransleben were honored with a turkey dinner on Sunday at their father’s home for their birthday anniversaries. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Weston Bailey with daughters Betty and Helen, Mr and Mrs Bill Kruse and son Billie, Merle Sweatmann, and the two honorees.
The Baptist Women’s Mission Society gathered at Mrs. Ed Goodale’s home on May 30 for their monthly Royal Service Mission program titled Living Up to Our Moral Standards. Members heard studies on moral issues and shared cake and coffee afterward.
The Tuesday Afternoon Club met for bridge at Mrs. L. L. Keyser's home with Mrs. Herbert Ingram top scorer. Other guests included Mesdames Pe termann Hoerster Jecker Davis Spiva. Nit-N-So Club hosted by Mrs. Hardy Moses with a two course lunch and needlework. Hostesses for June 11 are Mrs. Marshall Jecker and Ethel Sagebiel. Christian Service group of the First Methodist Church met at Mrs. G. E. Smith's home for a monthly social with conference reports and ice cream. Security State Bank directors and employees held a barbecue on the back lawn at the Wahrmund home with eleven guests present. Weekend visitors to Mrs. Pauline Harper included 1st Lt. Charles Leigon and Virginia Kinkaid, with Klaerner’s Park outing and barbecue dinner.
Leon Feuge and Kermit Scott enlisted in the Regular Army this week under the local Recruiting Station chief Set R E Caldwell. Feuge signs for 18 months and Scott for 3 years in the Medical Corps hoping to be sent to the European Theater of Operations. They are urged to contact Sgt Caldwell on the second floor of Gillespie County Court House to learn about the free Government College or Trade School Education Plan.
The Sunday School of Bethany Lutheran Church announces its third annual Daily Vacation Bible School from June 10 to June 28, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in public school buildings. Six classes cover ages 3 through confirmation age with teachers listed and materials provided.
An estimated 500 cars of roofing material will reach San Antonio thanks to an Office of Price Administration action in Washington. Clifton George Jr. says the amendment to the ceiling on roofing materials allows emergency shipments with added freight charges for Triple A rated materials. George Chambers of the local OPA praised cooperation. the extra charges apply per invoice and expire July 31, 1946.
Edward R. Stettinius, former U S Secretary of State and U N representative, resigned his post. no successor named. Concurrently, union leaders warned of a worldwide labor boycott if ships sail with nonunion crews during a looming June 15 work stoppage.
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