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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1950
Page
3
By order of Archbishop Lucey Rev Albert H Hubertus was appointed assistant to Rt Rev F X Wolf at St Mary's church, effective June 15. Hubertus, a New Braunfels native, was ordained May 27, 1950.
A Dallas fashion advisor advises keeping cologne chilled in the refrigerator. After a refreshing bath, spray the ice cold fragrance generously over the body to stay fresh on hot days.
The Bethany Luther League sponsored Family Night with a program including Beautiful Savior, Scripture by Kathleen Bohls, and a talk by Rev. G A Poehlmann about league work and summer plans. A Luther League film strip was shown and lawn games followed with refreshments.
A historical note marks the arrival of the first women colonists to Virginia in 1608, highlighting early settlement and gender roles aboard the voyage.
Miss Lucille Spenrath and Lester Grosenbacher were married June 24 at 5 30 p m in Emmanuel Lutheran Church Comfort by Rev H W Dannhaus The bride wore heavy white satin with illusion veil and crown of orange blossoms They reside three miles from Comfort after a reception for about 350 guests at Fairyland The groom served in the Navy 32 months and is a partner in a Sinclair Service Station in Comfort
The note recalls Puritans observing Christmas mid 19th century, highlighting evolving customs and religious attitudes during that period.
Fredericksburg Publishing Co. announces the Colorspeed feature among new Smith-Corona portables on display. The ad showcases improved speed and portability for writers seeking productive typewriters.
Mrs Frank H Petermann of 115 North Adams shares a family Italian spaghetti recipe using lean meat garlic onion tomatoes peas and mozzarella style cheese served with hot rolls and salad. Also provided is an apple and celery salad with a lemon mustard dressing and optional chopped pecans.
Miss Bernice Klein bride elect of Roy Weinheimer was guest of honor at a surprise shower on Sunday June 25 from 3 to 5 p m in the Stonewall Gym. Hostesses showered her with rice as guests entered and corsages were given to her mother Mrs Emil Klein, Mrs Herman Weinheimer, and Mrs John Klein. Daisies and plumbago adorned the display table with gift items and refreshments were served to about seventy guests. The couple plan to wed July 5 at St Francis Church Stonewall.
Gillespie County Luther Leaguers joined 150 leaders from the Texas District American Lutheran Church at Texas Lutheran College Seguin for five days of Leadership Training School. Morning devotions lectures and recreation followed with evenings featuring lectures by Rev M C G Heinrich Miss Marie Sievert and Rev Arthur Holm. Recreation included swimming at Max Starcke Park and a Singspiration by Mrs Sievert with novelty songs and hymns.
Mr and Mrs Nathan Johanson of Austin and her mother Mrs Evan Striegler of Fredericksburg have been vacationing in Montana and California for several weeks They visited the Claud Moore family in Malta Montana and traveled into Canada In California they saw relatives in Camarillo and Bakersfield Points of interest included Salt Lake City Yellowstone Park The Black Hills National Forest and Pikes Peak.
Mr and Mrs John Sauer and Mrs Courtenay of San Antonio were guests in Fredericksburg over the weekend. They visited the Sauer ranch in Doss and stayed at the Hotel Nimitz. They dined with Mr and Mrs H L Durst and attended the 87 Drive In show. Sunday dinner hosted by Mrs Harvey Stien.
A wedding gift idea suggests a package of personalized napkins with the bride and groom's names imprinted, proposed by Fredericksburg Publishing Company.
Final rites for Edgar Otto Priess will be held Thursday at 2:45 p m in Schaetter Funeral Home and at 3:00 p m in Zion Lutheran Church with Rev F A Bracher officiating. Louis Jordan Post American Legion will join in interment at City Cemetery. Priess, a World War I veteran and former assistant custodian at Fredericksburg Public School, died Tuesday June 27 at 9:35 a m at a local hospital. He was 54 years old. He was born October 15 1895 in Gillespie County. He married Cora Jung on November 15 1922. Survivors include his wife two daughters Margaret Land and Ethel Duecker two sons Edgar Jr and Victor Priess one grandchild his father George Priess brothers Eugen Jim Alex and Werner Priess a sister Wanda Priess and two half brothers Elroy and Richard Priess. He was preceded in death by one son Marvin Priegs.
All Cub Mothers, Pack Committee members, den mothers, and assistants are urged to attend a meeting on Thursday June 29 at 7 30 p m in the Boy Scout Cabin to complete plans for the Cub Scout Camp to be held this summer.
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