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Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1951

Page

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Durden Hahn Nuptials Solemnized at St Peter's Lutheran Doss

Miss Alora Mae Hahn daughter of Mr and Mrs Otto Hahn Sr became the bride of Jerry Durden Jr son of Mr and Mrs Jerry Durden Sr in St Peter's Lutheran Church Doss on Saturday June 9 at 6 30 pm Reverend Julius Holm officiated Daisies Queen Annes lace candles decorated the church Organist Mrs Alfred Durden accompanied soprano Marjorie Sauer who sang The Lord's Prayer and Till The End Of Time The couple will reside in the Doss community after a Denver trip He is a FHS and A M College graduate and served in the U S Army for 27 months with rank Staff Sergeant The event drew out of town guests from San Antonio Mason Kerrville Muscadé Las Cruces NM and others.

Alora Mae Hahn Otto Hahn Sr Jerry Durden Jr Jerry Durden Sr St. Peter's Lutheran Church Doss Julius Holm Alfred Durden Marjorie Ann Sauer Erwin Eckert Oliver Hahn Otto Hahn J Warren Hahn Arthur C. Dittmar Eileen Sauer Paul Sauer John Arthur Dittmar Nimitz Hotel Max Russ San Antonio Ryland Geistweidt Mason Ola Kott Kerr Ville Denver Colorado FHS A & M College U. S. Army Olga Kott Kerrville Otto Wiltrout Muscade Wis Arthur C

Dutch Introduced Modern Bowling to America

A note on bowling history credits the Dutch with bringing modern bowling to the United States. The item highlights the sport's early adoption and cultural transmission from Dutch settlers to American recreation.

America

Reception Honors Pastor and Wife at First Baptist Church

The Rev. and Mrs. Hargrove were honored at a Friday evening reception at the First Baptist Church. The ceremony included prayers, musical solos, and a love gift from the church. Out of town guests included Rev. Thompson of Medina and other families from Comfort Burnet and Arizona.

Ike Hargrove First Baptist Church Beverly Castles Nell Hodges Reginald Morris H. Heinen Hargrove Eugene Fischer Nell Freda Hodges WMS Herman Castles Mesdames Max Schneider Eugene Otis Morris Werner Meyer Castles Elysee Neal Jo Nell Schneider Mary Louise Heinen Varnita Barthelmae Nell and Janet McBride Caroline Langehennig Minnie Lou Weed Ann Ray Graham Betty Jane Griffith

Dittmar Baptism Held in Doss

Michael Louis Dittmar two and a half months old son of Mr and Mrs A C Dittmar Las Cruces NM was baptized by Reverend J F Holm at St Peter s Lutheran Church Doss June 4 Sponsors were Misses Alora Mae Hahn Hulda Pearl Dittmar and Oliver Hahn After services refreshments were served in the Parish Hall Attending were the Dittmars other son John maternal grandparents Otto Hahn J J Dittmar Rev Holm and Otto Hahn Jr of Fredericksburg Chess is mentioned as an old game.

Michael Louis Dittmar A. C. Dittmar Las Cruces N. M J. F. Holm St. Peter’s Lutheran Church Doss Alora Mae Hahn Hulda Pearl Dittmar Oliver Hahn Dittmars John Otto Hahn J. J. Dittmar Holm Otto Hahn Jr Fredericksburg

Land Reunion Held on Sunday

The Annual Land reunion gathered at Reed's Hall on Sunday June 10 with a large turnout. A 2 p m program included prayer, a Land family history, and a silent tribute to deceased members. Erwin Land led the meeting as prizes were awarded to seniors and couples, with attendees traveling from multiple Texas towns and several relatives unable to attend due to illness. The group planned a 1952 reunion with a status committee named to arrange next year’s event.

Land Reed’s Hall Martin Sagebiel Llano Dennis Land Austin Erwin Land FW. Jenkins Willie Land Felix Land Morris Mearer Donna Land Harvey Land Ed. Alexander Ft. Worth Lubbock Melvin Junction Mason San Antonio Comfort Mary Grosenbacher Katie Booker Sophie Burrer Johannah Hohmann Walton Grienke Maryland Robert Schmidt Tennessee Elmar Hanz Washington Werner Land Adolph Land Elgin Friedrich Egon Novian Eugene Feller

Lynette Spaeth Birthday Party Celebrates Third Year

Mrs Hilton Spaeth hosted a Thursday birthday gathering on the back lawn for Lynette Spaeth as family friends and relatives assisted. Twenty five children enjoyed a white iced cake with pink decorations and favors of color books. Grandmothers Mrs Emil Dietrich and Mrs Walter Spaeth of Mason and several aunts and friends helped. An evening supper with immediate family followed for about twenty guests including Evelyn Spaeth and the Spaats of Mason.

Hilton Spaeth Lynette Emil Dietrich Walter Spaeth Mason Evelyn Sultemeier Ruby Wietrich Hilmar Jung

Trinity Ladies' Aid Society Meets June Meeting

The Ladies' Aid of Trinity Lutheran Church Stonewall met in the Parish Hall on June 7. Rev. Senff led prayers as a scripture reading, and Mrs. Edwin Behrens read Observation of Father's Day. Mrs. Paul Danz presided. lunch for 20 members and guest Mrs. Dan Weiershauser followed with hostesses Mrs. Levi A. Deike.

Ladies’ Aid Trinity Lutheran Church Stonewall Senff Edwin Behrens Vigo Nielsen Paul Danz Dan Weiershausen Levi A. Deike

Michael Kaderli Birthday Honoree

Mrs Marvin Kaderli celebrated her son Michael's seventh birthday on a Saturday afternoon with fifteen cousins and friends and their mothers attending. The Kaderli Molberg families gathered for supper and a three layer cake featured a circus ringmaster with animals around the top. Balloons and candy mints flavored the party atmosphere.

Marvin Kaderli Michael Kaderli Molberg

Engagement Announced for Harriet Crenwell Schlaudt

Mr. and Mrs. Werner Crenwell announce the engagement of their daughter Harriet to Martin Schlaudt son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Schlaudt. No wedding date is set.

Werner Crenwelle Harriet Martin Schlaudt Edward Schlaudt

Barrier Reunion At Nebo Draws Burrier Families

Ninety six friends and relatives of the Jim Rich and Will Burrier families gathered at the old Nebo school on Sunday June 10 for their annual reunion. Mrs Cecilia Barker Treadwell outlined the purpose and offered the opening prayer. The longest distance travel was 2040 miles by Mr and Mrs L B King and son from Richmond California. Mrs Mattie Burrier 82 was the oldest attendee and Sharon Ann Burrier one year the youngest. J H Barker and wife chaired the event and announced plans for next year.

Jim Rich Will Burrier Old Nebo Cecilia Barker Treadwell Marble Falls L. B. King and Son King Richmond California Mattier Burrier Sharon Ann Burrier Ike Hargrove J. H. Barker

Birth announced for Kerrville couple’s daughter Brenda Dale ne

Mr and Mrs Lester G Scherer of Kerrville announce the birth of a daughter Brenda Darlene on May 31, 1951. The baby weighed 7 pounds 2 ounces. Grandparents listed are Mr and Mrs Orwin Ahrens of Sandy and Mr W A Scherer of Albert.

Lester G. Scherer Kerrville Brenda Dalene Orwin Ahrens Sandy W. A. Scherer Albert

Eastern Star Installation in Masonic Hall

The local Order of the Eastern Star installed officers Tuesday night in Masonic Hall. Julia Grote became Worthy Matron with Luel la Gregoire as Associate Matron and C. R. Crittenden as Worthy Patron for the coming year. Others installed include Lillie Mae King Vivian Crittenden Julia Beckmann Saphronia Krause Elsie Knoche Nora Maner Alma Rusenberger Cecil Loudon Pauline Loudon Hazel Stewart Gladiolus Oestreich Ruth Lawrence Katie Mae Duderstadt Corine Peverly. The installing officer was Mrs. Lelora Mathisen assisted by Mrs. Emma Petmecky installing marshal Mrs. Katherine Cox and organist Mrs. Nannie Striegler. Retiring Worthy Matron is Mrs. Saphronia Krause. Green and white decor featured white gladioli and yucca with Constance Striegler and Nannie Striegler serving white cake and green punch.

Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Hall Julia Grote Luella Gregoire C. R. Crittenden H. J. Leitz Mesdames Lillie Mae King Vivian Crittenden Julia Beckmann Saphronia Krause Elsie Knoche Nora Maner Alma

Engagement Announced in San Antonio for Vitzthum Haue

Miss Blanche Anne Vitzthum daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred F Vitzthum announces her engagement to Kermit T Haue son of Mrs T M Haag and the late Rev Haag The wedding is set for Friday July 20 at 8 p m in Westminster Presbyterian Church San Antonio.

Blanche Anne Vitzthum Fred F. Vitzthum Kermit T. Haue T. M. Haag Haag San Antonio Westminister Presbyterian Church of

Controlling Flies Boosts Gains for Livestock Owners

Livestock exposed to flies in summer struggle to gain and earn maximum profits. Effective fly control reduces losses and increases earnings for producers.

Free Kold-Keeper Insulated Bag At Pioneer Furniture

Come in and get a free Kold-Keeper insulated bag for ice cream and frozen foods. Learn about Frost-Free Refrigerators and how to win weekly prizes with a grand prize in five weeks.

Westinghouse Pioneer Furniture Company America

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Miss Sauer MR. and Mrs Jerry Durden Kilman Pioneer Furniture CO. Inc Armstrong Pioneer Furniture CO Fredericksburg, Texas Lynette Spaeth Trinity Ladies’ Aid Society Michael Kaderli Barrier Nebo Fredericksburg Publishing Co Asien Endurance Hirsch Bros Texas Glidden Stucker’s Bakery New Westinghouse TGC Eastern Star Rade Mark Kold
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