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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1952
Page
8
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Mr and Mrs Reubin Meier hosted a noon dinner at Morris Ranch after infant Linda Fay Meier was baptized at a Lutheran church by Rev G A Poehlmann. Sponsors included Anton Koppmann of Yorktown Elsie Meier of Austin and Roy Beckmann. Out of town guests Mr Mrs Wm Koppmann and Mr Mrs Anton Koppmann with two children from Yorktown joined weekend visitors in the Meier home.
The Standard lists Democratic primary candidates for July 26 1962 and Gillespie County race for November 4 1952. Names include O C Fisher IRA Gallaway Reuben E Senterfitt Victor H Sagebiel Bob Loth Hugo Klaern er Milton C Durst Felix Scherer E L Schmidt Reinhold Tats ch Raymond L Kneese Emil Dietrich.
Edison Street Methodist Church hosted a two week program closing with a Friday night assembly. Ninety three pupils enrolled with high attendance. Rev J C Campbell led the Intermediates in devotion while each class presented its work. The event included group singing a film on home and family life and punch and cookies served by the Intermediates.
Willow City notes guests from Kerrville and Fredericksburg at H. E. B. Summer Camp on the Guadalupe River with barbecues and outings for 218 attendees. A surprise birthday party at a ranch honors Mr. Richard Hohmann. Attendees include families Pressler Golds Renicks Sagebiels and Edwardses among others.
Edward Dale Robertson was ordained as a minister at the First Presbyterian Church of San Benito on Sunday June 22. His father Dr Hugh Robertson of San Antonio preached the ordination sermon. Robertson will study a year in Scotland after graduating from Presbyterian Theological Seminary in Austin in May. He sails with Mrs Robertson Joyce Hennig for further study August 1. The ceremony was followed by a reception for Rev and Mrs Robertson, Dr and Mrs Robertson, and daughter Joan Robertson.
Advertises a complete selection of special occasion thank you notes available at Fredericksburg Publishing Co Inc. The notice highlights variety for weddings anniversaries graduations and other events.
Pastor Joseph Hildebrand leads services with 5:30 7:00 8:30 and 10:00 am masses. Stonewall mass at 8:00 am and Our Lady of Guadalupe at 9:00 am. Rosary devotions Wednesdays at 8:00 pm. Financial Committee meeting in St Josephs Hall Thursday at 8:00 pm.
Sunday School meets at 9 30 a m in the Agriculture Building. Morning Worship at 10 50 a m in the Agriculture Building. The Young People gather Thursday at 8 00 p m with Mr Herbert Springall.
Emmanuel Gospel Church at 414 E College Street lists Alvin Durst as pastor with Sunday school at 10 00 a m worships at 11 00 a m and 7 30 p m daily services and an 8 00 8 30 p m radio program on KNAF. A June 28 7 30 p m Young Persons meeting is noted for Saturday and June 29 Sunday activities follow.
Bethany Lutheran Church announces events for the week including a Congregational picnic at Enchanted Rock and Children’s Day service with Labor In My Vineyard at 10 30 a m Barbecue lunch and afternoon activities. Junior Mission Band Picnic July 2 at Oak Crest Park and Mission Society meeting July 3 with listed leaders. Church Council meeting July 9 at 8 p m.
Holy Ghost Lutheran Church Lindenberg Pastor Lindenberg Rudi Wendel Vicar announces services and activities. 10:00 a m Children's service with Vacation Bible School program. No Sunday School or Bible Class. Wednesday 7:00 p m Youth choir. Thursday 2:30 p m Women's Missionary Society. Thursday 7:30 p m Church Choir. Church Council meeting Monday June 30 7:30 p m.
Zion Lutheran Church announces the ordination of Theology Student Raymond Durst on the 3rd Sunday after Trinity at 10 30 AM with Dr A G Wiederaenders of TLC Seguin as main speaker. The service will be broadcast on KNAF and followed by Centennial booklet pictures and organizational photos. Organizational notices for Brotherhood Centennial Committee church Council and others. Friday June 27 8 PM Vacation Bible School closing program with open house. Saturday 8 AM Morning Devotions over KNAF.
Christ Lutheran Church in Cherry Spring Texas lists Sunday services at 2:00 p m with Sunday School at 3:00 p m Divine services in German on Wednesday and Friday at 8:30 a m and Vacation Bible School led by Pastor J F Holm.
Church events listed for St Peter Lutheran in Doss Texas with J F Holm pastor Choir Thursday 8 15 p m Friday 8 p m Sunday School 9 15 a m 10 30 a m German services Tuesday and Thursday 8 30 a m Tuesday July 1 8 00 p m Church Council.
Trinity Stonewall announces 3rd Sunday after Trinity services with Sunday school and Bible classes at 9 30 a m and Divine English worship at 10 30 a m The Daily Vacation Bible School children participate in worship Thursday July 3 Ladies Aid meeting at 2 30 p m You are invited.
The First Methodist Church led by Pastor C A Greenwaldt invites members to a picnic at Alfred Klaerner's park on the Harper Highway next Sunday. Sunday school starts at 10 with a special program, morning worship at 11, followed by a chicken barbecue and an afternoon program. No evening service.
St John Lutheran Church Crabapple Texas invites worship. Sunday June 29 features Sunday School and Bible Class at 9:30 and Divine Worship at 10:30 in German. Mr Ruben Meier will present an ALC film at 8 p.m. All invited.
Sunday school at 9:45 with J L Watson as superintendent. Preaching at 11:00. Training Union at 7:00. Evening preaching at 8:00 led by Mrs Ike Hargrove. Junior G A s Monday 4 pm. Sunbeams first and third Wednesday 4 pm. R A s Wednesday 4 pm. Prayer meeting Wednesday 6 pm. Intermediate G A s Thursday. WMU 2nd and 4th Thursday 3:30 pm. Brotherhood Tuesday after second Sunday.
Bible study and Sunday school at 10 30 a m. Afternoon worship at 2 p m. Evening worship at 7 30 p m.
J D Moss minister schedules Bible classes at 10 a m and sermons at 11 a m and 8 p m each Sunday. J L Fitch, a young preacher, will speak every Sunday evening. You are cordially invited.
Hilda Methodist Church announces weekly worship at 11:00 a m and 7 30 p m with Sunday School at 10:00 a m Pastor W L Hornung leads. Community service held the first Sunday at 7:30 p m. Prairie Mountain holds Sunday School at 2:00 p m and worship on the 2nd and 4th Sundays at 3:00 p m.
The Bethany Lutheran Church annual congregational picnic is set for Sunday June 29 at Enchanted Rock. Pupils from Daily Vacation Bible School will present Go Labor In My Vineyard at 10 30 am followed by barbecue dinner. Barbecue mutton and treats from the Lutheran League will be sold and attendees should bring drinking water. In the afternoon Sunday School teachers will run a fishpond for youngsters.
Theodore Heep 88 prominent retired rancher and farmer of Gillespie County died Saturday June 21 at 6 a m in Fredericksburg. Born August 30 1863 in Gillespie County he lived in Luckenbach area before moving to Fredericksburg. Survived by wife Thekla Jester one daughter Nelda Stehling three grandchildren a brother and a sister. Funeral Monday June 23 at Schaetter Funeral Home 9 a m and St Marys Church 9:15 a m with Rev J J Hildebrand. burial in St Marys Cemetery.
Frances Catherine Jones nee Trawick died June 13 at home of her daughter in Willow City at age 82 10 17. Funeral June 16 at Beckmann Funeral Home. burial in Lyford Cemetery. Born July 26 1869 in Pittsburg County Texas to James and Harriett Tra wick. survivors include five children 13 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. Preceded by husband John J. Jones 1922 and others.
Final rites for Rufus William Kneese were held at Beckmann Funeral Home and Zion Lutheran Church on June 22 1952 with the Rev Gus Sager and Rev F A Bracher officiating. Interment was in City Cemetery. Kneese 67 died June 20 at his family residence. Born November 16 1884 in Gillespie County he married Emma Kelch in 1916 and survived by his wife children and many relatives.
Miss Ruth Rode of Cherry Springs becomes the boys housemother at Trinity Lutheran Homes Round Rock filling the post vacated March 1 by Mrs Effie Williams who resigned due to illness. Deaconess Emma Radler of Germany and Maude Lees of Dallas had filled the vacancy.
Infant Jay Alois Wehmeyer son of Mr and Mrs James Wehmeyer was baptized at St. Josephs Catholic Church Rockdale on Sunday June 22 Sponsors were Miss Patsy Jordan and Daniel Loth of San Antonio A chicken dinner followed at noon Additional guests included Mr and Mrs Eddie Loth maternal grandparents and Mr and Mrs Curtis Kuhlmann and children of Sonora
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