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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1938
Page
5
The church holds Sunday school and bible class at 9 a m. German dedication service at 10 a m. English service at 2 30 p m with Rev Theo M Haag as festival speaker. New mag nolia pews, refinished floors, a life size Christ statue, rebuilt pulpit, and redecorated walls mark the rededication. Pastor W C Poehlmann invites the congregation.
At Doss on Sunday June 12 church services at usual hours. Summer school begins June 14 in Doss and June 15 in Cherry Springs at 9:00 p.m. Pastor J. M. Bergner.
Zion Lutheran Church invites all to Divine service at 10 30 a m after a 9 00 a m worship and Luther League meets at 8 90 p m Pastor F A Bracher extends a cordial welcome.
English service 8 to 9 a m and German service at 10 15 a m led by Rev Hannemann Devotional meeting of Luther League at 7 30 p m Sunday school teachers training class every Wednesday at 7 30 p m Mary Martha society meets next Thursday at Miss Meta Dietz home Members and friends invited Theo M Haag pastor
Trinity Sunday services listed for Holy Ghost Church 9 a m Sunday school and Bible class 10 a m Divine services and 2 p m Ladies Aid Society led by Pastor O Lindenberg.
The Meth Episcopal Church lists Sunday School at 9 30 a m Morning worship at 10 36 a m Epworth league at 7 30 p m and Night worship at 8 00 p m The meeting will be held at Rev Burton s church Sunday night The note promises brief singing exercises a 15 minute sermon and spirited worship Pastor B E Brethan invites attendees.
Mr Chester Schmidt and Mrs Schmidt spent Tuesday in Austin for business affairs. They were seen touring local offices and meeting officials to discuss a pending project. The couple's appearance drew attention from residents and business contacts alike.
Wedding announced for Tuesday June 17 at nine o clock in the morning at St Marys Church Father Wolf united Elgin Weinheimer son of Mr and Mrs Anton Weinheimer to Ruby Reed daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Reed Attendants Miss Vernell Danz and Clemens Reed A reception followed at the bride’s parents home Congratulatory note from The Standard.
Relatives and friends gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Grobe in Marshall's Creek to mark their 50th wedding anniversary. Attendees included their children, siblings, and in laws from Fredericksburg San Antonio and local areas, with Rev. B E Breihan delivering the address and over 80 guests enjoying a barbecue feast.
Last Sunday June 5 Miss Pauline Kunz bride elect was feted at her mother Mrs Otto Kunz home with rice shower gifts fished from a pond by Rosalie Kunz and a bean contest won by Gertrude Maurer. Mr Clemens Maurer is the fiancé, wedding set for June 27. Hostesses served potato salad chicken sandwiches sunshine cake cookies and iced tea.
Mr and Mrs Joseph Kraus formerly of San Angelo now reside with Mr and Mrs Emil Klaerner in Fredericksburg as they settle at home.
Local notes record graduations at the University of Texas and A and M College, with attendees including Miss Flora Mueller, Miss Agnes Sagebiel, and many relatives and friends traveling to Austin, College Station, and San Antonio. Social gatherings feature card clubs, bridge prizes, and hostess duties among the community’s residents and visitors.
John Franklin Mogford 80 died June 1 after brief illness in Brady hospital. He was born November 16, 1857 in Gillespie County and lived mainly in Mason and Menard Counties. Survived by wife Alice Acker, a daughter Mrs Amos Brewer of London, four grandchildren, six great grandchildren, and numerous siblings. Funeral from family residence with burial at Long Mountain cemetery.
Father's Day falls on Sunday June 19. Stehling Brothers offers gifts and attire with free gift wrapping and special cards. Remember dad with thoughtful wear and accessories from Stehling’s.
Funeral services for Willie Dietz longtime Fredericksburg resident were held Monday June 6 at 8:45 p m at Schaetter Funeral Home and St Marys Church with burial in the Catholic cemetery Father Wolf officiating Dietz born July 1 1873 in Gillespie County died June 3 aged 64 years 11 months 2 days He married Rosa Kraus October 2 1899 surviving wife two sons Felix of San Antonio Lawrence of Austin two daughters Adela De Walt and Ottilie Dietz of San Antonio three grandchildren two brothers Jacob and Adolf Dietz two sisters Mrs Adolf Meurer and Mrs Franz Metzger and other relatives survived. three brothers John Anton and Joe Dietz and three sisters Mrs John Schmidtzensky Mrs John Metzger and Mrs Joseph Metzger preceded him in death
The Willow City Home Demonstration Club met June 1 at Mrs. Otto Grienke's home. Members cut a foundation dress pattern and demonstrated hat and shoe rack patterns. A council delegate reported on the last meeting and business was discussed. Attendees included Mrs. H. J. Robinson, Mrs. Ferrel Smith, Mrs. W. S. Massey, Vera Barkier, E. G Horlen, R. T. Laurence, N. H. Greathouse, Cornelia Faye Stewart, Otto Grienke, Alex Grote, Thekla Eckhardt.
Paid political notices list candidates for the July 23 1938 Democratic primary and the November 1938 general election. Penrose B Metcalfe of Tom Green County seeks district representative Lth District Tom Martin. County Treasurer Joe Heep Elgin. O CrenwELGE also listed.
Mrs Willie Kunz Jr nee Mary Eckert died Wednesday morning June 8 at 12 20 PM aged 66 years 14 days Funeral services set for Friday at 3 PM at Schaet ter Funeral Home with interment in City Cemetery
For fifty years Ballard's Snow Liniment has been the favorite for easing muscles strained by over-work. Available in 30c or 60c bottles at Keidel's Drug Store and Kallenberg's Pharmacy.
Many women suffering from weak digestion and poor assimilation report benefits from Cardus a medicine claimed to boost appetite improve digestion and strengthen the system reducing monthly discomfort. The ad notes thousands of women praise Cardus and urges consulting a physician if not benefited.
The Golden Jubilee Celebration of the State Fair of Texas will host a 200000 square foot farm machinery and implement exhibit directed by D H Pace. John Deere Model A tractor and windrow pickup press are highlighted as the first state showings of this hay baler. The scene was shot on Jim Newkirk's Avery Texas farm. More than 176000 square feet of space are booked, making it the largest farm show at the fair.
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