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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1974
Page
2
Miss Rosemarie Dietel and Billy Joe Hageman Jr. wed at Holy Ghost Lutheran Church in a June ceremony officiated by Rev Leroy Deans. The couple, both graduates of 1970, plan SWTSU teaching and accounting paths respectively, with a 10 day honeymoon to New Mexico and Colorado.
Mrs Alten Bruns and Mr and Mrs Vera Jenschke announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of Judy Lynn Bruns to Ted Jenschke. Judy is a 1972 Fredericksburg High School graduate and will study at Southwest Texas State University. Ted is a 1970 St. Mary’s High School graduate and works at Davidson’s Door and Sash in Austin. The wedding is set for August 10 at 6 pm in Bethany Lutheran Church.
A pre wedding shower for Miss Phylliss Hofmann of Mason honored the bride elect of Warren Ottmers at the home of Mr and Mrs James Ro Brunson in New Braunfels. Hostesses were Mrs Laura Rhodes and Mrs Norma Brunson with daughter Bobbie. Attendees included Mrs Travis Hofmann and Mrs Henry Keyser among others from Mason Fredericksburg San Antonio Stonewall and San Marcos. Guests previewed bridesmaids gowns and plans for the July 20 Fredericksburg wedding. Local photographer Gibson of Fredericksburg Publishing Co. preserved memories.
Edward Steins Sr and Minnie Grobe Stein marked their 60th wedding anniversary at their home 101 East Hackberry Street with immediate family. The couple wed June 18 1914 at St John Lutheran Church San Antonio. He is an architect and former bank president with ranch holdings.
Mr and Mrs Henry J Schmidt were honored on their 40th anniversary with a June 13 cocktail and buffet hosted by daughter Barbara Heinen and husband Bob at the Heinen home. Grandchildren Deanne Donna Denise Heinen and Jeffrey Lawrence attended as wedding pictures and fresh flowers decorated the scene. The couple, married June 13 1934 at Holy Ghost Lutheran Church, run Ranch Motel and ranching interests.
Donna Moehr bride elect Bill White was feted at a June 16 shower hosted by Col and Mrs. Curtis Frisbie. Guests included her mother Mrs. Werner Moehr and grandmother Mrs. Clara Henke. About 25 friends attended. the couple plans to wed June 28 at Holy Ghost Lutheran Church.
Connie Adams bride elect of Ronnie Frantzen received a miscellaneous shower on Sunday June 16 at the Girl Scout Cabin. Hostesses listed many attendees and corsages were given to the honoree her mother Mrs A Co Adams mother in law Mrs Rudy Frantzen and grandmother Mrs Alfred Prantven. The event featured lace covered tables a yellow pompon corsage for the bride and a cake with yellow decorations. Entertainment included clowns at Holy Ghost Lutheran Church on Saturday June 24.
The Louis Kramer family of Stonewall held a Sunday barbecue supper to mark Father's Day and the couple's wedding. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Kramer of Stonewall, Mr. and Mrs. Weldon Allison and family, Vic and Mrs. Edward Kramer of Austin, the Charles Kramer family of Odessa, and the David Kramer family of Pleasant Hill, Pennsylvania, who could not be present.
Mrs Cecil Joseph Courtney and Mr Mroo Courtney announce the marriage of Cathleen Trope Courtney to Dwight Henry Schmidt. The ceremony occurred June 14 at St. Martins Lutheran Church, Nustin, with families listed at 3759 Ingold Houston.
The Ladies Aid Society of Holy Ghost Lutheran Church met June 9 with 25 members. Rev. Leroy Deans led a memorial service for Edda Eberger and Amanda Welvehausen. Hymns were sung with Mrs. Leroy Loehte at the organ. Visitors included Mrs. Ernest Herbert Otto Welgehausen and Mr and Mrs Alfred Triebs. Loehte and Erna Crenwelpe made 14 visits to the sick and shut-ins. A plan to help host a welcome party for the new pastor’s family was proposed. No meetings in July or August. September meeting set for September 8. Mrs. Walter Kordvik showed slides of Switzerland during the social, hosted by Martha Taylor and others.
Mr and Mrs Wilbert F Schriefer Portland Texas announce the engagement of their daughter Janet to Dennis Lee Ottmers son of Mr and Mrs Victor Ottmers The bride to be is a Gregory Portland High School graduate and a junior at Southwest Texas State University The groom to be is a Fredericksburg High School graduate and will earn a bachelor degree in music education from Southwest Texas State University this summer The couple will attend the University of Illinois beginning this fall and will marry August 1 at 4 dp am in the First United Methodist Church of Portland
Mrs Wo HL Kroner and Mrs Clinton Feuge honored Miss Connie Adams bride-elect of Ronnie Frantzen with a miscellaneous shower on the Feuge lawn in Cain City. Twenty guests attended and corsages were given to the honoree her mother and mother in law. The party featured hanging baskets and fresh flower arrangements. The couple’s wedding is set for June 29 at Holy Ghost Lutheran.
Thekla Gold was feted on her 87th birthday Sunday June 16 at her daughter Ada Rausch’s home. Family present included son Wesley Gold and his wife, Dana and Gretchen Gold of Converse, Diane and Larry Reed of Austin, and her sister Annie. Mrs Gold, in good health, resides at 210 East Orchard.
The Fredericksburg Community Theatre previews Bruce Brandon's On The Bridge At Midnight at Klaerner's Park with four performances from June 28 to July 6. AL Fehrenbach and Tom Warren Balmos forecast strong local talent in a farcical duel between hero and villain, with 7 pm gates for a 8:30 pm show and a spread of snacks and beverages. The Sterna Club reports 144,000 members focusing on wilderness conservation.
Mr and Mrs Herman Troy Leggett celebrated their 30th anniversary with an informal backyard barbecue at their Woodcrest Addition home. Attendees included their two sons Richard and Leroy Leggett and families from Baytown San Angelo Brady and Brookesmith. The couple wed June 9 1944 in Richland Springs with Rev W C Brown officiating.
Miss Kathleen M Stehling becomes bride of Lt Peter H Magargee in a Saturday mass at Medina Base Chapel 6 San Antonio. The couple plan a reception at Lackland AFB and depart for Craig AFB Selma Alabama for pilot training with guests from multiple Texas cities.
Donna Moehr, soon to wed Bill White on June 28 at Holy Ghost Lutheran Church, received multiple showers. Teachers from Southwest Elementary No. 2 in San Antonio hosted a May 22 personal shower, and May 27 kitchen shower guests included McCullum High School staff spouses. A June 6 miscellaneous shower in Morton honored the bride to be, with corsages for the honoree and Mr White’s mother.
Diana Gale, daughter of Mr and Mrs Clifford Duecker, will wed Ronnie Gene Jung, son of Mr and Mrs Oliver Jung. Diana is a Fredericksburg High and The University of Texas graduate employed by Central Texas Electric Co-Operative and now in Austin as an assistant state auditor. The couple plans to marry September 7 at St Marys Catholic Church.
Mr and Mrs Buck C Brown of Rockville Maryland announce the engagement of Rhonda Suzanne Brown to Melvin Ray Behrends son of Mr and Mrs Elgin O Behrends. The wedding date is August at Memorial Methodist Church in Austin. Rhonda is a 1972 graduate of Montgomery High School and attends the University of Texas. She works at Tracer Inc in Austin. Melvin is a 1967 Fredericksburg High School graduate and a four year Air Force veteran now employed as an engineering technician at Tracer Inc.
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