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Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1963

Page

4

Harvey Ellebracht Rites Solemnized in Lutheran Church

Miss Shirley H Ellebracht wed Stephen J Harvey in Holy Ghost Lutheran Church on Saturday June 15 at 2 p m Rev L J Durkop officiated The bride daughter of Mr and Mrs Chester W Ellebracht is a 1962 Fredericksburg High School graduate employed at Mo Ritz Home Decor The groom son of Mr and Mrs Orvald Harvey is a 1962 graduate of Fredericksburg High School and employed by Mooney Aircraft A reception was held at Sunnyside Tavern and the couple will reside at 612 West Main Street Out of town guests came from Kerrville San Antonio Harper Boerne Uvalde Stonewall and Buchanan Dam

Shirley H. Ellebracht Stephen J. Harvey L. J. Durkop Holy Ghost Lutheran Church Chester W. Ellebracht Fredericksburg High School Mo Ritz Home Decor Orvald Harvey Mooney Aircraft Willie Wehmeyer Jr Rudy Olfers Jr Darlene Ellebracht Carolyn Harvey Carlene Ellebracht Andrew Smith Robert Ellebracht Robert Wienecke Henry Lee Wienecke Sunnyside Tavern June Harvey Betty Harvey Shirley Pahl Roslee Sagebiel Julia Reed West Main Street Kerrville San Antonio Harper, Boerne, Uvalde Stonewall Buchanan Dam

Fredericksburg High School Band Records Arrive

Fredericksburg High School band records are distributed by band director Tom Rhodes. Records cost 3.25 dollars and cover 5th grade to Stage Bands. Pick up at the band hall 8 to 7 daily or at Rhodes residence 302 West Burbank. Extra copies available for late orders.

Fredericksburg High School Tom Rhodes Rhodes West Burbank

Quarter Horse Show Highlights and Winners

The show under the American Quarter Horse Association and local affiliates crowned champions in multiple classes. Virginia Davidson rode Kids Gravy to performance class honors, Barbara Green won pole bending aboard Hoey's Arapaho, while junior cutting winner was Dennis Funderburk on King Lynch. Daryl Nickerson rode Easy Cash to junior riding, Harold Heath earned senior roping on Lord King, and Judy Fisher claimed western pleasure on Sunny Fate. Victor and Mrs. Dittmar visited from Springerville Arizona.

American Quarter Horse Association Quarter Horse Association of West Texas Alamo Quarter and Cutting Horse Association Fair Henry Kneese Virginia Davidson Norman Gates Batesville Barbara Green Hoey Dennis Funderburk King Lynch Joe Kerr Jr del Rio Daryl F. Nickerson Galesville Harold Heath Lord King Roy Hagler Cross Plains Judy Fisher San Antonio Sunny Fate L. King Ranch

Gillespie County Fair to enter National Wool Needlework Contest

The Gillespie County Fair Association announces its participation in the 1963 National Wool Needlework Contest at the 75th Anniversary Fair in Fredericksburg Texas August 23 to 25. The event offers over 10 000 dollars in prizes and more than 15 000 awards including ribbons and trophies. Contestants may submit knitted or crocheted pieces in ten classes including afghans sweaters stoles scarves shrugs baby sets socks gloves and mittens. First prize is 1000 with engraved trophy and a three day trip to New York for two. All blue ribbon winners may compete for Best of Fair and the next Sweep Stakes round, with further national competition for winners from state fairs.

Gillespie County Fair Association New York Secretary’s Office of the Fair Bill Petmecky Fredericksburg Texas

Katherine Luther Circle Meeting at Holy Ghost Lutheran

The Katherine Luther Circle of Holy Ghost Lutheran Church Wo men met Thursday afternoon June 13 with nineteen members present. Mrs Armand Crenwelge led the opening prayer. Mrs Theo W Knopp led the Bible study Christ is our Liberator. Mrs Otto Kott gave the month’s discussion and offering meditation. Mrs Crenwelge presided at the business meeting. Hostesses for the social were Mesdames Werner Moehr Felix Mueller Jr and Gilbert Ottmers.

Katherine Luther Holy Ghost Lutheran Church Armand Crenwelge Theo W. Knopp Christ Otto Kott Crenwelge Werner Moehr Felix Mueller Jr Gilbert Ottmers

Baptist WMU Holds Unique Study Session

The Baptist Women's Missionary Union presented a mission program titled Co-Laborers For The Truth on Tuesday night June 11. The devotional drew from Genesis as members played professor and student, sharing classroom style insights on missionary work in Europe and Africa.

The Baptist Women’s Missionary Union Genesis J. N. Coffman Europe Africa

Russell Summers Baptism Held in Grace Lutheran Church

Russell Tod Summers, six weeks old and son of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Summers of San Antonio, was baptized Sunday, June 9, at Grace Lutheran Church. Sponsors were his great-aunt Mrs. Arthur Feller, Mrs. John B. Campbell, the former Rochel Henke, and Mr. and Mrs. Dean Duncan. A chicken dinner followed with family and friends, including Rev. M. David Fetter and grandmothers Mrs. J. T. George, plus cake and coffee for attendees and well wishing of his brother Sladen on his fourth birthday.

Russell Tod Summers Harvey Summers San Antonio Grace Lutheran Church Arthur Feller John B. Campbell Rochel Henke Dean Duncan Russell Tod Sladen

Metzger Brother In Mayo Hospital After Major Surgery

Jimmie Metzger underwent major surgery at Mayo Brothers Hospital in Rochester Minnesota on Wednesday June 12. His brother Fred Die accompanied him and remains there. Saturday his mother Mrs John Metzger and another son Billy flew to Rochester to join them. His condition is reported as satisfactory.

Jimmie Metzger Mayo Bros. Hospital Rochester Minn Freddie John Metzger Billy

Levi Deikes 25th Anniversary Observed at Pleasant Hill

Levi and Levia Deikes observed their twenty fifth wedding anniversary Sunday June sixteen at the Pleasant Hill Club House. The couple wed June fourteen, nineteen thirty eight, at Trinity Lutheran Church Stonewall. Attending were three sons Oliver James Levi Jr and their spouses. extended family from San Antonio Hye Blanco Johnson City and Idaho. Rev Theo Sager offered a devotion after dinner.

Pleasant Hill Club Trinity Lutheran Church Stonewall Paul Leonhard Oliver Johnson City High School James SWTSC San Marcos Levi Deike Jr Pat Marvin Deike Lynette Steven Clarence Deike Ronny Emil Deike Ida Taylor San Antonio Frederick Deike Ernest Deike Janette William Felicia Herman Deike Hye Hilmar Jung Fredericksburg Deike

Harper Church to Begin DVB School in June

St James Lutheran Harper will start its Daily Vacation Bible School on Monday June 24 at 8 30 am for children ages three through thirteen. Sessions run 8 30 to 11 am Monday through Saturday first week and Monday through Wednesday second week. Program to close July 3 at 8 pm. Superintendent Mrs Victor Marshall and a list of teachers and helpers are named.

St. James Lutheran Church Harper Victor Marshall Mesdames Milton Ahrens Orvin Behrens Lew Moellendorf Bobbie Wienecke W. F E. Doerr Marvin Honig John Honig Elbert Feller Edwin Strackbein Eileen Bernhard Peggy Feller W .E. Doerr

John F Knopp and family visit home after Bermuda

M-Sgt. and Mrs. John E. Knopp with their three children Robert Ray Paula and John F return from Bermuda after four years and visit Mrs. Paula Knopp Treibs and Glen Treibs in New York. They arrived aboard the Queen of Bermuda and the squadron earned recognition during the Cuban crisis. Sgt. Knopp will report to Pease AFB New Hampshire. Mrs. Knopp’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Ray Syinburn of California visit for several weeks.

John E. Knopp Robert Ray Paula John F Bermuda Paula Knopp Treibs Glen Treibs New York Knopp Pease Afb New Hampshire

Brunch at Hodges Home Honoring Bride Elect Miss Thompson

Mrs. Ross Hodges hosted a brunch at her home on Saturday morning June 15 to honor Miss Freda Thompson, bride elect of William Guion. Roses adorned the serving table and the honoree received a corsage of sweetheart roses. guests included the prospective groom and Thompson family members.

Ross Hodges Freda Thompson William Guion

Luckenbach 4-H Plans Float for Peach Jamboree Parade

The Luckenbach 4-H Club will enter a float in the Peach Jamboree parade. Carey Behrends presided at the June 12 meeting. float work began June 17 at Harold Pahl's home. Doris Pahl reported on a 4-H Camp visit and Tom Shiflett spoke on club record books.

Luckenbach Carey Behrends Carey Harold Pahl Doris Pahl Tom Shiflett

Werner Weber Returns From Two Week Trip

Werner Weber completed a two week trip to Washington and New York City leaving San Antonio by jet to visit favorite churches and museums. He observed construction at National Cathedral and Shrine of the Immaculate Conception and attended Ascension Day services. In New York he explored St Thomas Church St Patrick's Cathedral and Broadway plays and visited major art and natural history museums.

Werner Weber Washington New York City San Antonio New Dulles Natonal Cathedral 49Th Street Broadway Rockefeller Center St. Thomas Episcopal Church St Peter’s Church of Rome St. Patrick’s Cathedral Art and Natural History

Klafka Reed Rites Held at Our Lady of Mt Carmel

Miss Dixie Lee Reed and Kenneth Klafka united in marriage at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church Houston on June 15. The bride wore a lace bodice gown with scalloped neckline and elbow veil. Attendants included Ernestine Bartsch Mary Gray Tony Klarke Claudia Jamison Chandler Klafka served as best man. Groom’s mother was Lottie Knopp. Groom a Pasadena High School and A and M College graduate.

Dixie Lee Reed Clifton G. Reed Houston Kenneth Klafka Albert Klafka Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church Ernestine Bartsch Mary Gray Tony Klarke Claudia Jamison Chandler Klafka Dad Currie Gerald Evers Jerry Reed Lottie Knopp Fredericksburg Pasadena High School A & M College

Food Congress continues after 30 years at Texas A & M

Dr. Brown, long time with Texas A&M Agricultural Extension Service, is married to Virginia Lee Knight of Norfolk. They have three sons Dor W. III, Richard H., and Edward VI. The Browns plan a Europe trip starting June 25. St James Junior Lutherans met June 14 with Catherine Honig reading scripture and leading prayer. Birthday honorees included Nancy Feller Stephen Doer Connie Honig and Connie Popnoe of O'Donnell visiting. Refreshments were hosted by Mrs Raymond Spaeth and Mrs Alfred Spaeth.

Texas A & M Agricultural Extension Service Dr. Brown Virginia Lee Knight Norfolk Virginia Dor W. III Richard H Edward VI St. James Harper Catherine Honig Nancy Feller Stephen Doer Connie Honig Connie Popnoe O'Donnell Raymond Spaeth Alfred Spaeth MAICO U. S U.S Freda. Fischer Fredericksburg Nimitz Texas Theatre E. Houston St By the River San Antonio Texas

Dooley's Summer Clearance Sale Highlights Bargains

Dooley's offers a summer clearance featuring straw hats for all, sleeve less blouses and Jamaica shorts at 77 cents, children's shorts and sets 1/4 to 1/3 off, sport and casual shoes priced at 2.98, 99 cents, and 1.49, with many more specials to save the difference.

Dooley Jamaica Dooley’s

Moellering Family At Bedside In Austin Hospital

Miss Louise Moellering is hospitalized in Room 630 at Brackenridge Hospital Austin with Ada Moellering and the Harvey Moellerings traveling to be with her. Debby Spiva has been chosen as a local Girl Scout to attend the National Convention in Miami Beach Florida in October.

Louise Moellering Brackenridge Hospital Austin Miss Adafoellering the Harvey Moellerings Debby Spiva Girl Scouts of America Miami Beach Fla

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Fredericksburg Standard Mrs FHS Victor Dittmar Springerville, Arizona Betty’s Restaurant Betty Burmester Katherine Luther Circle Baptist Wmu Russell Mayo Hospital Levi Deikes Levi A. Detke Drs Levi Deike Harper Church John F. Knopps Hodges Trip Joy Detergent Carnation Trend Black Hawk Cedar Farm Rath Franks Food Congress Fischer's Hearing Service
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