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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1945
Page
11
Standard Society of the Woman's Society of Edison Street Methodist Church held its monthly meeting in the basement assembly room. Rev. Paul Weiss led, with four speakers on The Sanctity of the Church Home and Christian family life in five regions. One hundred visits to the sick were reported and a social hour followed with refreshments.
Miss Olga Kensing daughter of Mrs Otto Kensing of Doss and Pvt Rudy W Frantzen son of Mr and Mrs Alfred Frantzen of Fredericksburg were married in a double ring ceremony at the Fredericksburg Catholic parsonage officiated by Rev Fr F X Wolf. Attendants were Miss Ida Mae Frantzen and Melton Keller. The bride wore a white dress with daisies. maid of honor wore white with gardenias. Pvt Frantzen left for North Carolina June 6 to continue Marine Corps service.
The Music Study Club hosted a five to seven thirty afternoon program at Mrs. Mittendorf’s residence with guest artists from San Antonio Tuesday. Mrs. Dietel opened with a prayer and introduced Erna Rennell who outlined the program. The ensemble performed works by Haydn Chopin Brahms and Iturbi with solos by Miss Frances Ernst Miss Bernice Scherer and others. A coffee reception followed with pink radiance roses decorating the rooms and Estelle F. Smith of Brownwood among the guests.
Mr and Mrs Henry Jost and Elgin hosted a Sunday barbecue for about fifty friends and neighbors who helped rebuild their home. The host and hostess thanked everyone for aiding in making the homestead more modern.
Miss Louise Meurer daughter of Mr and Mrs Jacob Meurer became the bride of Sgt Rolland Groat son of Mrs Violet Foster of Iowa in St Anne s Church on Saturday June 9 at 8 30 am Rev Fr Leopold officiating Matron of honor was Mrs Alvah Boggs sister of the bride Edwin Meurer was best man Gwen Groat and Joey Jonek were bridesmaids Lawrence Meurer and Hilmar Meurer were ushers and little Luanne Boggs flower girl Sgt Groat is stationed at Kelly Field while his bride is employed by the Jefferson Standard Life Insurance Company in San Antonio Attending rites from here were Mr and Mrs Henry Meurer Mr and Mrs Paul Kraus Mr and Mrs Otto Meurer Mrs Marvin Kaderli and Misses Roge and Mary Jane Molberg.
Mrs Henry Schmidt and Mrs J Hardin Perry co hosted a midmorning brunch at Mrs Schmidt home in honor of Miss Nellie Habe nicht of San Antonio Diana Singleton of Houston and Jane Moutone of Shreveport La Ten guests attended the cordial gathering amid cypress centerpieces and floral decor in the lace lined rooms.
The home of Mrs. Emil Knopp hosted a five table bridge tea last week with hosts Mesdames Wesley Gold Erwin Nixon Edwin Kieh ne and John Evers. Mrs. Clarence Schroeder won high in the series followed by Mrs. Udo Henke second and Mrs. Alex Knopp third. The two lucky cut prizes went to Mrs. Tyrus Cox and Mrs. Fred Tally. Dahlias daisies and rose centerpieces graced the card suite and refreshment trays.
Invitations drew twelve guests to the home of Mrs. Tyrus Cox on Thursday night for bridge games. Plumbago and carnations brightened the living room. ice cream and cake followed. Mrs. Henry Joseph won high score and Mrs. Erwin Nixon was second high. Guests included Mesdames Alvin Davidson Wesley Gold John Evers Edwin Kiehne Henry Joseph and Erwin Nixon with Miss Merlee Stein assisting.
Jess Todd age 41 of Red Bluff near San Saba was killed instantly last week when a tractor ran over him. Henry Brister was badly bruised in the same accident as the binder was thought to have been unhitched and rolled over them when the tractor reversed.
Multiple social items describe bridge games and needlework gatherings at homes of Mrs. William Schroeder Mrs. Felix Maier Mrs. Land and others. High scores are recorded for several events with dates and hostess names. The clubs plan future meetings including June 14 and June 27 gatherings led by Mrs. James Staudt and Mrs. D. J. Hoerster.
Guests from San Antonio who presented the program at the June musical and tea of the Music Study Club were welcomed Tuesday morning in the home of Mrs. William Dietel, club president, who served dinner. Miss Erna Dietel assisted. Names at table included Mrs. Ernan Rennell, John H. Lapham, Rose Meyer, Edward Harker, and Grace Arendt.
Mrs. Harper Rawlings travels with three sons to visit relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Wiley call on Mr. and Mrs. Rudolf Habericht. Mrs. Victor Nixon of Baytown visits her parents Mr. and Mrs. B. L. Enderle. Mrs. Joe Ernst spends a week in San Antonio with sisters Miss Bertha Erna and Alma Ochs. Mrs. Mildred Loehte and daughter Nettie Ann Biddy visit Paduka relatives. Mrs. Abe Klafke and three children come from Houston. two children stay with grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Emil Knopp.
An old time kitchen note offers a coffee party idea with coffee flavored cream puffs and filling. It details Coffee Cream Puffs ingredients and method plus a rich coffee cream filling, yielding 14 medium or 8 large puffs. The plan emphasizes easy prep, strong coffee flavor, and serving with fine china cups.
City Radio and Electric Company announces it will take orders for Kelvinator refrigerators at prevailing prices as soon as shipments arrive. Alfred Duecker says production readiness follows Nash Kelvinator guidance and pilot tests. Jesse S. Estill of Austin visits. he is Miss Julia Estill's cousin.
Florine Pape and Opal Kordzik return from a visit with Cpl. Robert Pape at Fairmont Army Field in Nebraska.
Col. John L. Bartlett recently returned from two years of service in the Pacific. He and Mrs. Bartlett met the Colonel in San Antonio and were guests of Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Maier and Mrs. Fred O. Tally on Monday.
Mrs Margaret Poss and daughter of Waring visited Mrs William Schneider last week.
James Knopp, station K 2 ¢, attending radio school in New Jersey, returned home to visit his parents Mr and Mrs Emil Knopp and other relatives.
Mr and Mrs Donald Cox and their three children stayed several days with Mr and Mrs Tyrus Cox in Nederland. The group travelled to Austin on Monday for a sightseeing tour.
Kallenberg's Pharmacy advertises Leto's Gum Discomfort with a money back guarantee if the first bottle fails to satisfy. The copy urges customers not to expect instant relief and emphasizes irritation of gums as the issue.
The bereaved family expresses appreciation to neighbors and friends for kindness during illness and death. Special thanks to Rev G A Poehlmann doctors Keyser and Feller the Holy Ghost Choir pall bearers Beckmann Funeral Home and for the floral offerings Your kindness will long be remembered.
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