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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1949
Page
2
Mrs. H H Sagebiel led a Reading Club review of Carl Van Doren's The Great Rehearsal at her home Tuesday night. The book explores the making and ratifying of the U S Constitution and the era’s notable figures. The group will meet again April 7 at Mrs. H H Fricke's home.
Members of Girl Scout Troop 2 led by Mrs. Edgar Klett rode with her son Rodney to a roadside park six miles from the Llano Highway for a Tuesday evening cookout. They cooked sausages and marshmallows. soda was provided by Mrs. B J Longshore and her daughter Betty who joined the event.
The Woman's Society of Christian Service of the First Methodist Church held its final study session on Thursday March 24 at 3:00 pm. The four part series began March 4 with devotional leadership by Mrs. P. A. Bode and presentations by Mrs. W. O. Schulze Rev. W. O. Schulze and Mrs. F. J. Maier along with Mesdames Lester Keyser Leon Zwiener Harry Morgan Ed Kline Nellie Klingelhoefer Benny Weiss and Arthur Kneese assisting.
The Baptist Women’s Missionary Society invites the public to a book review at their church on Thursday March 31 from 1 00 to 4 00 p m. The Medina River Association ladies will hear The Guide a book on community missions presented by Mrs J Frank Riley of Lytle noted for her pleasing personality and diligent Christian work.
Mrs. Victor Nixon hosted the Music Study Club on March 22 at her parents’ home. The program on Il Trovatore included a Verdi life history, excerpts, arias, piano solos, and a four part nun chorus performed by the group and accompanied by Erna Heinen.
The Junior Mission Band of Bethany Lutheran Church held its monthly meeting in the Sunday School Building on Wednesday afternoon. Joy Jordan read scripture, Kurt Poehlmann led prayer, Joanna Scherer played a solo, and Miss Jay Hein told a story about China. Activities followed with a brief business session and closing hymns.
The Belles of St. Mary's earned high praise for Jubilate at a San Antonio music festival hosted by Our Lady of the Lake College. Anna bel Loth received a trophy for excellence. St. Mary's joined intermission performances under director Gerald Inghrahm.
J Maurice Duderstadt celebrated his seventh birthday at a party hosted by his mother Mrs M E Duderstadt at their home on Thursday afternoon. Twenty five boys and girls attended with a round white cake topped by green candles. Assisting were Miss Cordie Bierschwale and Mrs Milton Gerhard. Easter baskets were given as favors.
Mr and Mrs Carl Hein entertained with a noon Sunday dinner at their home after the baptism of daughter Carlé Sue at Bethany Lutheran Church. Out of town guests included Mr and Mrs G H Tiemnan Mr and Mrs Arthur Hohertz and family Mr and Mrs Raymond Tieman and family and Mr and Mrs Helmuth Teinert and daughter, all of Priddy.
Local housing service invites landlords to post available homes for rent. Advertisers gain exposure to families and individuals seeking shelter, with options for short and long term leases and property features highlighted. Deadline details apply.
The Frederickburg Parent-Teacher Association Preschool Section will meet Monday night April 4 at 7 30 in the Visual Aid Room. Mrs Harry Tubbs will discuss the topic Sources of Sex Understanding.
The Navy funds general education courses at accredited colleges for service members. This subsidy supports sailors pursuing higher learning and career development opportunities.
An advertisement from Fredericksburg Publishing Co. lists Scotch gift wrapping tape and cellophane tape for sale. The brief notice highlights available tape products and the publisher’s contact.
Mr. and Mrs. Aram Krikorian of Holly Michigan visited with relatives. Miss Cordie Bierschwale hosted a dinner with out of town guests Dr. and Mrs. Hanus and son Jackie of Austin and E. J. Hanus a Southwest Texas Teachers College student in San Marcos. The Krikorians left Tuesday for a tour of the Western states.
The article notes that television has not been satisfactory in Alabama City and that reception distances exceed 60 miles from origin. Only nearby stations are in Fort Worth and Houston. San Antonio firms seek new stations, but none are finished yet. When San Antonio stations open, Fredericksburg area residents expect better access.
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