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Newspaper

Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1941

Page

5

Kerrville Medical Auxiliary Elects Officers for Year

Kerrville hosts the Kerr, Kendall, Bandera and Gillespie Medical Auxiliary meeting on March 7. A letter from state president Mrs Hiddines praised the group for honorable mention in Hygeia magazine. New officers include President Mrs J Dominguez Kerrville and Secretary Mrs W Mimsch Kerrville.

Kerr, Kendall, Bandera and Gilespie W.A. Mimsch Kerrville Hiddines Hygeia J. Dominguez J. C. Herrick Mimsch

W S C Conducts Meeting at Methodist Church

The Woman's Society for Christian Service met in the church basement last week. The gathering opened with Send the Light, prayers by Mrs. Battner, readings by Mrs. Ott and Mrs. Woerner, and a talk by Miss Ruth Kline on Health. Reverend Katter gave the benediction. hosts Mrs. Holly and Mrs. Treibs served a social hour with chicken salad, coffee, and cake in a St Patrick's motif.

Woman's Society For Christian Service Methodist Church O. S Henry Holly Vard Treibs St. Patrick’s

Mrs Harvey Stein Hosts Tuesday Club Gathering

Mrs Harvey Stein entertained the Tuesday Club at her home with Mesdames Joe Stein Oscar Stein Eric Juenke and Tax Beckmann as out of club guests. Refreshments included creamed tuna on toast pineapple congealed salad wafers coffee and spice cake. Cut flowers decorated the rooms. In games Mrs Victor Schoe 1ewolf won high and Mrs Oscar Stein won second high.

Harvey Stein Joe Stein Oscar Stein Eric Juenke Tax Beckmann Victor Schoe

Ruth Kline Spends Sunday in San Antonio

Miss Ruth Kline spent Sunday in San Antonio according to local social notes, with visits to prominent spots and updates on her leisure activities.

Ruth Kline San Antonio

Girl Scouts Host Benefit Game Party At Sunny Side

The Senior Girl Scout Troop hosted a benefit game party at Sunny Side Tavern last Saturday afternoon. Delicious apple pie a la mode fed guests as scouts tallied scores. Crocheted chair sets and aprons were awarded for high scores and high cut. Mesdames Eric Juenke and William Dietel had high scores. Mrs Wesley Gold won the cut prize. Funds support troop expenses.

Sunny Side Tavern Delcious Eric Juenke William Dietel Wesley Gold

Delta Kappa Gamma Meets in Comfort on Saturday

Delta Kappa Gamma held its monthly meeting at Comfort High School with a turkey luncheon sponsored by the Comfort PTA. The Irish day theme graced the decorations and menu. Henry Thomas Hirsch was named mascot of the Beta Zeta Chapter. Attending members included Misses Julia Estill Esther Mueller Stella Jung Thelma Atchison Mesdames H Welge Lewis Hugo Walter and Victor Schoenewolf.

Delta Kappa Gamma Comfort Henry Thomas Hirsch Beta Zeta Julia Estill Esther Mueller Stella Jung Kelly Thelma Atchison Mesdames H. Welge Lewis Hugo Walter Victor Schoenewolf

Mrs. Kermit Striegler Hosts Bridge Club

Mrs Kermit Striegler entertained the Thursday Night Bridge Club with a dinner of roast new potatoes parsley congealed salad hot rolls lemon pie and coffee. Garden blossoms decorated the living room. Mrs William Schroeder Jr won high and Mrs Hugo Walter second high.

William Schroeder Jr Hugo Walter

Mrs Emil Schandua Jr Hosts Sewing Club Afternoon

Mrs Emil Schandua Jr entertained the W FE D Sewing Club Wednesday afternoon. Guests enjoyed needlework a luncheon of cheeses cakes cookies and coffee. The rooms were bright with pot plants and cut flowers.

W FE. D. Sewing Club Emil Schandua Jr

Garden Club Holds Meeting and Rose Culture Talk

The Garden Club met on Friday afternoon at the courthouse. Mrs Willie Kuenemann spoke on rose culture and members agreed the annual flower show will be held at Peters Hall on May 5 and 10.

Willie Kuenemann Peter's Hall

Socials Calendar March 25 27 with hostess duties

Socials Calendar lists events for March 25 to 27. Mrs Emil Hahn hosts Music Study Club and Miss Viola Juenke hosts bridge. March 26 features Mrs Henry Ries and Mrs Hugo Klaerner as bridge and sewing club hostesses. March 27 covers Circle 1 of First Methodist church meeting at Mrs Emil Hahn with cohostess Mrs Laurie Wells.

Emil Hahn Herman Hahn Viola Juenke Henry Ries Hugo Klaerner Eric Juenke First Methodist Church Laurie Wells

Girl Scouts Honored With Party At Tatsch House

The Bluebonnet Girl Scout Troop, winner of the moving picture ticket selling contest, was honored with a pioneer party on March 13 at the Tatsch House by the Sunflower Troop. Games and stunts entertained the group as refreshments followed. The evening ended with group singing.

Bluebonnet Moving Picture Tatsch House Sunflower Girl Scout

Mrs. J. J. Hanus Hosts Merry Wives Club

Mrs J J Hanus entertained the Merry Wives Bridge Club with a Mexican dinner Thursday night. Guests included Mrs Joe Stein and Mrs Harry Priess. High score was won by Mrs Ralph Gold and second by Mrs J W Yancey.

J. J. Hanus Merry Wives Bridge Club Joe Stein Harry Priess Ralph Gold J. W. Yancey

Mrs Hubert Molberg Hosts Bridge Club Evening

Mrs Hubert Molberg entertained the Wednesday Bridge Club with guests Mesdames O H Burgdorf Henry Schmidt Udo Henke and Kermit Striegler. A salad course of chicken salad wafers pecan pie coffee and tea was served. Mrs Kurt Keidel was awarded high and Mrs Ralph Gold second high.

Mesdamzs O

Miss Esther Mueller Hosts Sister for Weekend

Miss Esther Mueller entertained her sister Flora Mueller of Llano for a weekend visit. Mrs. Alfred Petsch and Mrs. Fred Mathisen were in San Antonio Thursday spending the day with Joe Petsch who is attending St. Mary’s Law School.

Esther Mueller Flora Mueller Llano Alfred Petsch Fred Mathisen San Antonio Joe Petsch St. Mary’s Law School

Grapetown 4-H Club Elects Co-sponsor

The Grapetown Girls 4-H Club met at Grapetown School on March 10 with Flor ence Thomas presiding. Minutes read by Mer lee Mae Hohenberger. Florence Thomas elected club co sponsor Mrs Kurt Kallenberg. Discussion on hair skin care and clothing followed. Next meeting set for March 24.

Grapetown Girls Grapetown School Florence Thomas Merlee Mae Hohenberger Kurt Kallenberg

Hospitals Operate on Five Residents in March

County Judge Henry Hirsch had an appendectomy on March 15 at a local hospital. Richard Kott underwent a tonsillectomy the same day. Mrs. Bodo Doebbler had an operation on March 19. Estella Weber daughter of Mr and Mrs Eugene Weber had an appendectomy on March 17. Henry Roeder had his right eye removed on March 15. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Roy Ahrens on March 17.

Henry Hirsch Richard Kott Bodo Doebbler Estella Eugene Weber Henry Roeder Roy Ahrens

Mrs R G Striegler Observes Birthday

Mrs. R G Striegler hosts birthday greetings with friends visiting. Guests include Mesdames J T Estill D A Riley Robert Blum Miss Elizabeth Hanisch Constance Striegler Julia Estill Stella Jung and Misses Helen and Elsbeth Hanisch. A two week Daytona Beach trip is planned for the Keidel group and Tillie Keidel will join them.

R. G. Striegler Kermit Striegler J. T. Estill D. A Riley Robert Blum Misses Elsbeth Helen Hanisch Contance Striegler Julia Estill Stella Jung Felix Keidel Kurt Keidel Alberta Margaret Keidel Daytona Beach Florida Tillie Keidel Frederickburg Max Schoenewolf Alvina Anna Gold Wesley Gold Converse Herman Gold

PTA Plans Music Week and Health Education Efforts

The PTA accepted the executive committee report and plans a May Music Week using school talent. Ruth Kline will run Saturday Children's Hours for ages seven to twelve on health habits and manners. The group pledges funds for an artificial arm and will support a state poster contest with prizes of ten dollars. Officers were elected, safety lectures were given, and attendance awards announced.

Parent Teacher Association Ruth Kline Kerrville Richard Hardin Elizabeth Walter Esther Mueller

Women discuss home making and rural improvements in county talk

Mrs Stevens praised rural electricity as a major five year improvement and noted tours to see other counties work. She thanked city and county agencies including the Gillespie Commissioner's Court for support while stressing women strive to build good homes as strong citizen backgrounds amid a world of hatred greed and war.

Steven’s Gillespie Commissioner's Court

Homemakers Promote 4-H Club Work and National Defense

Miss Leola Rusenberger, Gold Star Girl for the County in 1940, reviews five years of 4-H projects from bedroom and gardening to sewing and orchard work. She urges homemakers to teach children to love God and the U S flag and to be proud Americans. Miss Bess Edwards, Assistant State Demonstration Agent, speaks on Nutrition and National Defense as 175 guests listen to the program and a brief musical performance closes the event.

U. S Leola Rusenberger Bess Edwards

Mrs. Barnes Visits Parents in Uvalde

Mrs. O N Barnes of Uvalde Texas spent the last week with her parents Mr and Mrs Otto Jung.

O. N. Barnes Uvalde Texas Otto Jung

Fredericksburg Junior Class to Host Dance at Turner Hall

Fredericksburg High School announces the Junior-Senior dance set for April 26, 1941 at Turner Hall. The event aims to collect funds and celebrate the student body with music and dancing.

Fredericksburg High School Turner Hall

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Medical Auxiliary W.S.C Mrs. Harvey Stein Uesday Club Mrs. Kermit Striegler Mrs Garden Club Girl Scouts Hubert Molbberg Grapetown Club IN the Hospital Db Ate Tory Ana Texas Wer PTA A. P. C Petsch Parent Commissioners Court Theo M. Haag Otto Schneider Felix Wilke Wm Grienke Gould Davis Almon Kirchhoff Reubin Bernhard Henry Bierschwale Gould Virginia Harrison Maurine Smith Max W. Staudt, Jeweler
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