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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1941
Page
2
Clara Kneese daughter of Mr and Mrs Ernst Kneese married P L Paris of Austin in Center Point on Friday June 6. The Rev Ellis Thomas performed the rites and the couple will reside in Austin.
An Iowa classified note promotes Adlerika to relieve sour stomach and bloating from partially digested foods. The item advertises purchasing today at Kallenberg's Pharmacy.
Mrs. Nannie Striegler is installed as Worthy Matron with Walter Humes as Worthy Patron of the Fredericksburg Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. Other officers named include Elizabeth Walter Associate Matron Harry Kusenberger Associate Patron and a wide slate of officers with Mathisen and Striegler aiding in the installation.
The Bethany Luther League gathered Tuesday June 10 at Rev Theo Haag and wife Miss Adeline Haag hosting a joint business and social meeting. After brief business the group adjourned to the lawn for games with prizes awarded to Richard Bruns and Annabel Bernhard. Ice cream and punch were served.
June 24 features bridge hostesses Mrs. Fred Mathisen and Mrs. Lorence Feller with the Women’s Adult Home Hygiene and First Aid Class at Doss at 2 30. June 25 has Sunflower Girl Scout First Aid class in the courthouse jury dormitory at 2 30 led by Mrs. Marcus Wehmeyer high five hostess. June 27 Rural Group First Aid and Home Hygiene classes meet at Court House at 2 30. June 28 Children’s Hour at First Methodist Church from 9 to 11 a.m.
Fifteen invited children gathered Saturday afternoon at the Clarence Probst home to celebrate Doris Probsts birthday. Games delighted the guests while refreshments included chicken salad sandwiches devil s food squares and lemonade. An angel food cake topped the party. Each guest received a tiny shoes favor.
On Sunday June 15 at 12:45 PM the infant Janet Melinda Ahrens, daughter of Mr and Mrs Edgar Ahrens, was christened at Holy Ghost Lutheran Church Rev Lindenberg officiated Sponsors were Kermit Striegler Arthur Ahrens Lottie Mae Striegler Erna Mae Striegler and Erna Eckert of Pennsylvania A turkey dinner followed at the parents home from 4 to 5 PM
Mrs O H Burgdorf hosted the Thursday Afternoon Bridge Club at her home last week. Gladiolas and carnations adorned the rooms as guests arrived. Prizes went to Mrs Eddie Ochs high, Mrs Felix Keidel second, and Mrs Henry Ries third.
The Children’s Hour will be held at the First Methodist church every Saturday from 9 to 11 am. The first twenty-five registering children aged 8 to 12 will be admitted, with a vaccination scar required for entry. Visitors over the weekend included the Buttrills Lometa Pallock Huntsville King Fnid Oklahoma and Schoenewolf family members.
Mrs Eric Wagner hosted a Wednesday event with gladiolas and roses. Refreshments included sandwiches potato salad apple pie and iced tea. Prizes went to Mrs Erwin Kammilah high score Mrs Felix Kammlah second and Mrs Eric Wagner third.
The Edison Street Methodist church Women's Society of Christian Service met June 4 with Mrs. Charlie J. Ott and Mrs. Edgar Treiles as hostesses. The program included prayers, hymns, Bible readings, and a penny march theme song played by Miss Frances Kattner. Ice cream and angel food cake were served.
Miss Lorene Oehler daughter of Mr and Mrs Erwin Oehler married Udell Barker son of Mr and Mrs Henry Barker of Junction in Zion Lutheran Church with Rev F A Bracher officiating. Gertrude Wehmeyer played nuptial music as attendants served guests at a reception then the couple planned their future home in Junction.
Mrs. Bill Teague hosted three tables of bridge Tuesday afternoon. Treats included meat salad frozen fruit salad potato chips graham crackers post toastie cookies and iced tea. Sweet heart roses decorated the trays. Mrs. Clarence Schroeder won high and Mrs. Edgar Ochs won second high.
Mrs William Petmecky hosted a flag day birthday party Saturday June 14. The yard was decorated with flags and fifteen children attended from four to six in the afternoon. Refreshments included hot dogs punch and a birthday cake.
Mrs Udo Henke hosted the Tuesday Bridge Club at her mother Mrs Félix Keidel home with Mesdames Ralph Gold Edgar Ochs O H Burgdorf Audrey Holloman Henry Joseph Max Wahl Bill Teague Henry Ries Clarence Schroeder Leroy Cren welve Edgar Klett Eric Juenke Walter Knoche and Miss Mathilde Keidel present. The event featured garden flowers and a menu of chicken salad olives potato chips wafers devils food cake. High went to Mrs Bill Teague second to Mrs Henry Schmidt third to Mrs Otto Burgdorf and fourth to Mrs Kermit Striegler.
William Lee Kott infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Kott was christened Sunday morning at Holy Ghost Lutheran Church with Rev. O Lindenberg officiating. A christening dinner followed at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Hugo Henke with out of town guests Robert and Hugo Henke Jr. in attendance.
Mrs Ralph Gold entertained the Wednesday Bridge Club at her home with daisies, serving pineapple and carrot salad, sandwiches, potato chips, post toastie pie and iced tea. Mrs Hubert Molberg won high score and Mrs Edgar Ochs was second high.
Mrs Max Wahl welcomed the Centennial Bridge Club and guests to her home on Wednesday afternoon. Roses and gladiolas brightened the rooms as Miss Viola Juenke won high and Mrs Henry Ries placed second high in the contest.
Mrs Edgar Schneider entertained the Busy Bee Sewing Club at her home Thursday afternoon with nine members present. Her home was attractively decorated with canvas and daisies. A delicious luncheon was served at four in the afternoon.
Miss Edith Sagebiel gave an interesting book review of James Hilton's Random Harvest at the Reading Club meeting hosted by her mother Mrs. H Sagebiel. It was the last meeting until September with guests Mrs. M M Scaies and Mrs. Brock Mueller of New Braunfels. Cookies and fruit punch were served.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Priess and Miss Mae Priess attended graduation exercises in Houston for Harry C. Priess who earned a Doctor of Dental Surgery from the Texas Dental School. Other visitors joined a shower-tea for Miss Virginia Harrison, including Mrs. M. G. Kelley and Miss Maurine Smith.
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