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Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1952

Page

2

Fredericksburg Garden Club Spring Plant Exchange

The Fredericksburg Garden Club held its annual Spring Exchange at the Agriculture Building with a large display of seeds plants bulbs and perennials exchanged. Mesdames Henke Ahrens Knoche and Alberthal organized events including Easter themed arrangements and a program. new members were admitted and plans set for a park cleanup at Oakcrest March 21 with lunch and tools.

Garden Club Mesdames Alex Henke Arthur Ahrens Walter Knoche Alvin Alberthal Oakcrest Park Mesdames Luther Watson Herman Castles Pioneer Memorial Museum Dr. Abernathy Frank Holdforth Lewis G. Petmecky J. B. Wieser M. L. Bogisch Alvin Striegler

Dorothy Kneese Shower Honoree

Miss Dorothy Kneese bride elect of Clyde Wilson Jr. was honored at a china and crystal shower at Hermann Sons Hall Sunday 3 to 5 p m. about twenty five guests attended. corsages of white gladioli were given to the honoree and her mother Mrs Adolph Kneese.

Clarence Probst Bill Kothe George Epperson Ben Kneese Raymond Kneese Dorothy Kneese Clyde Wilson Jr Hermann Sons Hall Kneese Mr. Wilson First Methodist Church Ireland Doris Probst Jo Ann Striegler

Theresa Cravens Engagement Announced

Mr and Mrs Howard Cravens of Stonewall announce the engagement of their daughter Theresa to Bill Casparis of Johnson City The couple was introduced at a Mountain Top party on Saturday night March No definite wedding date has been set Theresa is a 1950 graduate of FHS and studies at SWSTC College San Marcos Casparis is a Johnson City High School graduate now employed by Winters Hardware and Supply Co Johnson City

Howard Cravens Stonewall Theresa Bill Casparis Howard Casparis Johnson City Miss Cravens FHS Swstc College San Marcos Casparis Winters Hardware and Supply Co Mountain Top

Holy Ghost Ladies Aid Program and Social

The Holy Ghost Lutheran Church Ladies Aid held a Sunday program and social in the church basement. Rev. O. Lindenberg led prayers after a Scripture reading, with readings on Lenten meditation and the hymn O Sacred Head Now Wounded. New member Mrs. Harry Priess was welcomed. refreshments followed.

Ladies Aid of Holy Ghost Lutheran Church O. Lindenberg Bernhard Pehl Walter Braeutigam Benno Eckert Reinhold Tatsch Harry Priess Henry Basse Katie Seelig Wesley Franz Edgar Stroeher

End of Story Phrase Signals Conclusion for Reporters

A cryptic note suggests reporters treat the word thirty as a cue that the story is finished. The phrase reflects newsroom shorthand and highlights habits of boundary signaling in media work.

Gibson Greeting Cards Brighten Fredericksburg Offer

Fredericksburg Publishing Company unveils a cheerful new line of Gibson greeting cards for friends facing illness. The collection features warm messages and vibrant designs to lift spirits and share well wishes.

Gibson Fredericksburg Publishing Company

Carolyn Jung and Carrol Hardin United in Rites

Miss Carolyn Jung and Carrol Hardin were married on Saturday March 15 at 9 am in St. Anthony's Church Harper officiated by Rev. Alois Gitter. Attendants wore aqua and pink gowns with lace bodices and the couple plans to live in Mason after a wedding trip.

Carolyn Jung Carrol Hardin Harper St. Anthony's Catholic Church Alois Gitter Elizabeth Stehling San Antonio Mary Stehling Fredericksburg Dotis Hardin Helen Moses Tom J. Jungy Clarence Nixon Leo Blanchard Jr Tom J. Jung Mason Jessie Mae Burns Dorothy Burns Brady W. L. McGinty Dallas W. F. Zitzmann R. W. Jung Magnolia Petroleum Company St. Mary's High School Frost National Bank

Bethany Ladies Aid Met On Thursday

The Ladies Aid of Bethany Lutheran Church met Thursday afternoon in the Sunday School Building with thirty members present. Rev. G. A. Poehlmann led scripture reading and prayer and discussed Gifts God’s and Ours. The meeting closed with a song and prayer. ten members served refreshments.

Ladies Aid of Bethany Lutheran Church G. A. Poehlmann Poehlmann Jesus

Mrs Morris Hosts Baptist WMU Meeting at Home

Nine ladies of the Baptist Women’s Missionary Union met at Mrs Reginald Morris home for a Home Mission Study. Mrs Eugene Fischer led the program with devotions and Crusade in Home Missions chapters. A covered dish luncheon was served.

W. J. Tubbs Roy McCandless A. H. Bartholmae Morris Hargrove

Vicky Lynn Stahl Celebrates Fourth Birthday at Ranch Home

Vicky Lynn Stahl marked her fourth birthday with a party hosted by her mother Mrs Victor Stahl at their ranch. Grandmother Mrs Anna Stahl of Fredericksburg attended along with neighborhood children and mothers. The cake featured four blue animal candle holders and a tiny fence, with Easter egg candies as favors.

Vicky Lynn Stahl Victor Stahl Vicky Lynn Anna Stahl Fredericksburg

Doss 4-H Club Girls Meet

The Doss 4-H Club girls met with Miss Conrads on March 11 at 1 pm. Conrads spoke on sewing. The next meeting is scheduled for Saturday April 5 and members should bring a sewing box and soap bag.

Miss Conrads

Thank You Notes Ad Offered by Fredericksburg Publishing Co

An advertisement invites readers to view the complete selection of Thank You Notes at Fredericksburg Publishing Co Inc. The notice highlights a catalog in the local newspaper.

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Mary Tally Contest Winner at Fredericksburg High

Mary Margaret Tally, a Fredericksburg High School freshman, won second place in the 1952 National Essay Contest of the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons, earning $10. Marilyn Davison of Kerrville’s Tivy High School won first with $15 and Barbara Blaize of Boerne High School took third with $5. Honorable mentions went to Gordon Morgan and Betty Ranzan. State results are due April 1, with local sponsors Kerr Kendall Bandera and Gillespie Medical Auxiliary. Award to Miss Tally will be March 26 at Fredericksburg High School Assembly.

Mary Margaret Tally Fredericksburg High School Dorothy Yates Association of American Physicians and Surgeons H. H. Fricke Marilyn Davison Tivy High School Kerrville Barbara Blaize Boerne High School Boerne Fredericksburg Medina

St Ann Society Seeks Easter Gifts for Sisters

The St Ann Society of St Mary’s Catholic Church met on March 16 to solicit Easter eggs cookies and candies for the Carmelite Sisters and to collect donations for the Alamo Camp and Hospital Service by April 10. Rev Hildebrand urged all parish ladies to attend the parish Mission March 23 to 29 at St Mary’s.

St. Ann's Society St. Mary’s Catholic Church Grotto Robert Loth St. Mary's Church Alamo Robert Blum J. J. Hildebrand St. Mary’s

Tommy Rainbolt Birthday Party

Mrs. Tommy Rainbolt honored her son Tommy Juno Rainbolt with a birthday party Saturday afternoon for his fifth birthday. Cakes by Mrs. Douglas Keller and Mrs. Edwin Kiehne featured an oblong green cake and a white lamb cake with Easter eggs. Easter decorations and baskets of eggs complemented the theme as children then attended a Palace Theater matinee with help from aunts Pat Heep and Ruth Beckmann.

Tommy Rainbolt Tommy Juno” Rainbolt Douglas Keller Edwin Kiehne Palace Theater Juno Pat Heep Ruth Beckmann

Party Guests Visit Austin Kin in Week

Mrs. Edward Stein and Mrs. Henry L. Joseph with daughters Sharon Gail and Janis visited Austin on Wednesday and Thursday of last week with Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Jungmichel. Susan Jungmichel celebrated her seventh birthday that Wednesday at a party hosted by her mother at home.

Edward Stein Henry L. Joseph Sharon Gail Janis Austin Buddy Jungmichel Susan Jungmichel

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