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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1962
Page
5
Mr and Mrs Richard Sper Sturley and Annabel were guests of the N C Big Raney family at Lake Jackson and attended both the Baier and Bauer Scrovin weddings in Freeport on Saturday.
Funeral services for Oswald W. Rusche 73 a native of hero were held Tuesday morning at 745 in the Riebe Funeral Chapel and St Ann s Catholic Church. Burial was in Mission Cemetery. He retired from the Transit Bus Company and belonged to several organizations. He is survived by his wife two sons two brothers four sisters and four grandchildren.
Almon Kirchhoff recently returned from a Happiness Tour that began in Chicago on May 20. The group traveled by train to Mexico City and then by chartered bus to Acapulco with a Mexican guide. They arrived during an earthquake and stayed at a substitute hotel, finding the change enjoyable.
Mr and Mrs Lawrence Hartmann and daughters Lois and Sylvia returned Monday from Norman Oklahoma where they visited son Clinton at a University of Oklahoma summer institute for high school seniors He attends mathematics and other subjects on a National Science Foundation scholarship.
James A. Heimann, a veteran grocery department worker for Knopp and Metzger, resigns to relocate to Fort Lauderdale Florida. A testimonial dinner was held at the store basement with Mr Metzger presenting a gift as Heimann and his family plan to settle in Florida City.
The American Cancer Society Gillespie County unit will hold its annual meeting at Andy's Diner on Tuesday June 19 at 6 p m. Robert G Mickey San Antonio division representative will discuss research progress and county crusade results. Dinner costs 1 10 dollars per plate and business matters will be discussed during the meal.
Erhard Fisher 69 died Saturday June 9 in San Antonio after 57 years residence there. Funeral services were held June 11 at 2 p m Roy Akers Funeral Chapel with Rev W E Schultze officiating. Burial in Sunset Memorial Park. Survivors include wife Alice Fisher. son Erhard L Fisher. sister Nellie Fisher. granddaughter Nancy Fisher, all of San Antonio.
The Stonewall Peach Jamboree on June 30 will feature two baseball games along with other events. Stonewall Pony League faces Burnet and a Little League game is planned with opponents to be announced.
The Quilting Club of Holy Ghost Lutheran Church held its annual barbecue and picnic at Oak Crest Park Lions Club area on Tuesday June 12. Members served chicken barbecue and other dishes at noon then hosted bingo and prize exchanges in the afternoon.
Capt Crittenden and Mrs Crittenden with three sons and a daughter from Fairborn Ohio stay with Mr and Mrs John Moritz and C R Crittenden Sr in their home. They will depart June 14. A June 10 family gathering at the Moritz residence included Mr and Mrs John Moritz Jr and their son of Houston plus guests from Austin and San Antonio.
The Texas Game and Fish Commission announces public hearings on Regulatory Game laws in Gillespie County to be held at the courthouse Tuesday June 26 at 10 a m Biologists will explain wildlife conditions and attendees may speak The hearings run June 16 29 across Edwards Plateau and Hill Country counties with meetings in county courthouses including Kimble Kerr Bandera Gillespie Blanco Llano and Mason counties through June 29
The Haverlah family reunion will be held Sunday June 17 in San Antonio. Secretary Mrs C A Haverlah says no reservations are needed and each family should bring a basket lunch. Cold drinks and coffee will be provided at the picnic grounds.
The Esther Circle of First Methodist Church WSCS met in the Sanctuary with Mrs G E Smith as program leader. After a devotional she presented Facing the Challenges of Missions. Mrs Rob Gandre circle chairman opened the meeting and presided over the business meeting. Mrs Mattie Kauflin was elected circle chairman.
England built sea power after the defeat of the Spanish Armada, marking a turning point in maritime dominance and national strength. The victory influenced naval strategy and global influence for decades.
A brief note identifies Pan Alley as a section within New York.
A reader seeks Standard classifieds items to buy sell or trade. The notice invites listings on goods services and miscellaneous exchanges. Respondents should share brief clear offers with price or terms and location where applicable.
Six youths of St Pauls Lutheran Church Cave Creek will be confirmed in rites at the church on Sunday June 17 at 10 a m. The Rev R G Hartfiel pastor will officiate. Confirmands are Sandra Fikes Carl Waimund Larry Ahrens Danny Gold Romnie Ottmers and James Rode.
Harper Boy Scout Troop departs for Big Bend National Park on a summer 1962 trip with 18 boys registered. Two former scouts aged out join as Junior Assistant Scoutmasters while Dennis Parker steps down as Scoutmaster and remains a troop committeeman.
The homemaking play school for preschool children in Fredericksburg opens Monday June 18 under Mrs Daisy Massey with summer project students assisting. Sessions run June 18 22 and June 25 29 from 8 15 to 11 45 for preschoolers and 8 00 to 12 00 for students. The program, free for preschoolers as part of the year round homemaking program at Fredericksburg High, limits enrollment to 30 and requires registration at the high school June 14 15 contacting Mrs Massey at WYdown 7 3546.
Members of Christ Lutheran Cherry Springs confirmation class will be confirmed Sunday June 17 during 10 a m services. Rev David A Heidike, Zion Lutheran Church pastor, will conduct the service and administer Holy Communion. Class members include Dan Wade Crenwelge Carol Ahrens Elia Jane Rusche Helen Schneider and Eileen Schneider. Zion Lutheran will hold a single 8 a m service that day with no 10 30 service.
Misses Janey Schmidt and Suzie Tomlinson depart June 14 for Boulder Colorado to attend a five week University of Colorado session by plane. Janey will be a TCU junior this fall and Suzie a UT junior.
The annual Ludwig Eckert reunion was held Sunday June 10 at the Ewald Eckert place in Stonewall. About 95 members attended the barbecue dinner. New officers elected were Earl Bernhard of Kerrville president Ida Schulze of San Antonio vice president Virginia Pehl of Stonewall secretary and Dorothy Eckert of Stonewall treasurer. In the afternoon the group enjoyed games cards boating and water skiing.
Miss Cindy Tally arrived by plane Sunday June 3 from Mount Holyoke College Massachusetts and is visiting here for a short while. Her sister Mima and husband Mr and Mrs Mead Ferguson from Houston are also guests this weekend. Cindy will work for Children's Aid in New York City this summer and returns to Mount Holyoke for her senior year this fall.
Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Fuhrmann and three daughters of Corpus Christi visited with Mrs. Felix Fuhrmann and other relatives for several days last week. Sunday guests of Mrs. Fuhrmann were Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Sturdevant of Rogers.
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