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Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1951

Page

2

Music Study Club Meets In Klier Home

Mrs. Werner Klier hosted the Music Study Club on Tuesday night April 24 with Mrs. Lester Key presiding in Mrs. T Wright Neal's absence. Plans for the May 6 Music Week concert were announced featuring Schubert and a 20 voice chorus from Kerrville’s colored school.

Werner Klier Lester Keyser T. Wright Neal H. H. Fricke Schubert Kerrvillle Alonzo Evers Mildred Lochte Benjamin Boddard Almon Kirchhoff Emmie Detjen Maurice Ravel Ravel Henry Lochte Schonberg Paul Hindemith Jay Hein Ben Kneese Francisco Malipiero Finland Sibelius Finlandia Erna Heinen Harvey Stein Scharweka Jo Joyce Wahl Old Madrid

Girl Scout Leaders Attend Texlake Retreat

Mesdames Edgar Klett A G Davidson and Leo Blanchard Sr led a two day Leaders Retreat at Camp Texlake with Mrs Klett teaching training and games. Day Camp training begins May 7 at 1 30 pm for all leaders and helpers. Troops 15 2 11 4 and 13 shared experiences and merit work while Brownie Troop 8 assisted with Mother’s Day gifts and hair care lessons.

Edgar Klett A. G. Davidson Leo Blanchard Sr Camp Texlake Girl Scouts Troop 15 George Riley Udo Henke H. H. Fricke Philippines W. J. Tubbs Fredericksburg Juliette Low World Friendship Fund Lewis Dolezal Henry Kuenemann Dolezal

Chamber Aids Airport Use for Local Flying Schools

About 200 members and guests attended a barbecue sausage dinner and business meeting as the Gillespie County Airport was discussed for auxiliary landing field use by local flying schools. Almon Kirchhoff presented minutes and the treasurer's report.

Chamber of Commerce Gillespie County Almon Kirchhoff C of C

Eagle Award program highlights 1951 Scouting year

Cox invited all interested in scouting to attend a Court of Honor featuring the Eagle and Eagle Palm awards in Gillespie County. He noted remarkable growth in Boy Scout interest over the past few years and framed the event as a highlight of the 1951 scouting year.

Cox Gillespie County

Show Boat and Stormy Weather Highlight FHS Concert

Band boosters present a continuation from Page 1 with the Senior Band performing Show Boat theme and the Stormy Weather novelty number featuring a storm scene. The FHS Chorus performed in three numbers and the Junior Band closed with five selections.

Jerome Kern FHS

Mintel Birthday Barbecue At Upper Crabapple Home

Mr and Mrs O Mintel entertained friends from out of town at their Upper Crabapple Road home. The outdoor barbecue supper celebrated Mr Mintels birthday with a gathering on Sunday.

Mrs. O. Mintel Crabapple Road Mr. Mintel

Fredericksburg Publishing Co. Offers Full Line of Thank You Notes

The Fredericksburg Publishing Co. Inc. announces a complete line of Thank You Notes designed for every occasion, featuring a variety of styles and sizes to suit personal and professional needs.

The Fredericksburg Publishing Co. Inc

Darlene Welge Shower Honors Bride Elect

Miss Darlene Welge was honored with a mixed shower at Hermann Sons Hall on Sunday afternoon from 2 30 to 5 00. Attendees included Virginia Evers Peggy Lehne Eloise Welge Carolyn Behrends Udo Basse Alvin Maenius Jr Chester Eckhardt and 100 guests signed the guest book. The couple plan to marry May 6 at St Peters Lutheran Church Doss.

Darlene Welge LeeRoy Behrends Hermann Sons Hall Virginia Evers Peggy Lehne Eloise Welge Carolyn Behrends Udo Basse Alvin Maenius Jr Chester Eckhardt Henry Welge Reinhard Behrends Louis Welge Henry Basse Felix Feller Christian Behrends

Hulda Baethge Hosts Open House on West Travis Street

Miss Hulda Baethge held open house for friends and relatives in her new West Travis Street home Monday evening. Bouquets of spring flowers brightened the rooms. Assisting in serving refreshments were Mesdames Felix Baethge Harry Hartmann and Otto Baethge.

Hulda Baethge West Travis Street Felix Baethge Harry Hartmann Otto Baethge

Harper Shower For Miss Stevens

Miss Mary Virginia Stevens bride elect of George A Holekamp was guest of honor at a Legion Hall miscellaneous shower in Harper on Saturday. Mesdames Dean Hopf Watkins Tarr Homer Lee Stevens Worth Howe Edwin Dittmar Gideon Kothmann Warren McDougall C Stevens Douglas Duderstadt and C Brown plus Miss Frances Floyd organized the event with a cut-work linen tea table and white calla lily centerpiece. Mrs Edwin Dittmar kept the guest book and Mrs Lewis Stevens and Gideon Kothmann were in the receiving line. Mrs Douglas Duderstadt helped display the gifts while punch was served to about 100 guests.

Mary Virginia Stevens George A. Holekamp Legion Hall Harper Dean Hopf Watkins Tarr Homer Lee Stevens Worth Howe Edwin Dittmar Gideon Kothmann Warren McDougall C. Stevens Douglas Duderstadt C. Brown Frances Floyd Mesdames Lewis Stevens

Harper Couple Names Attendants for May 5 Wedding

Miss Mary Virginia Stevens steps into the role of bride and George A. Holekamp will wed at 8 p.m. May 5 at Harper Presbyterian Church. Attendants include maid of honor Patsy Fleming of Austin and bridesmaids Emily Busch Kerrville Skipper Miller Muskogee and Mrs G C Hefferman Fort Hood. Best man Alex Holekamp and groomsmen Wilbur McBryde Dehrel Cantivell Kerrville and G C Heffermann Fort Hood. Ushers W R Henke and Allen Sorenson Kerrville. W H Stevens to give away the bride.

Mary Virginia Stevens George A. Holekamp Harper Presbyterian Church Patsy Fleming Austin Emily Busch Kerrville Skipper Miller Muskogee Okla G. C. Hefferman Fort Hood Carolyn and Lorrance Reeves Boerne Alex Holekamp Wilbur McBryde Dehrel Cantivell G. C Heffermann W. R. Henke Allen Sorenson W. H. Stevens

Gibson Greeting Card Cheer for a Sick Friend

A bright Gibson greeting card wishes a speedy recovery and warm thoughts. The message invites sharing cheer from Sure you’re want with a new line featured in classified ads.

Gibson Fredericksburg

PTA Summer Round-Up For Preschoolers

The Fredericksburg PTA hosts a Summer Round-Up for children entering first grade in September on Tuesday May 8 at 3 pm in the Public School Auditorium. Mrs Harry Itz chairs. Karl Hartmann will show health films. plans include showing primary building classrooms and distributing immunization and checkup forms with free medical and dental exams for children. Refreshments provided by assisting mothers.

Harry Itz Fredericksburg Parent-Teacher Association Karl Hartmann Itz

You needn't organize a scout ing party to find your wants

A concise classified line invites readers to callPhone 40 for assistance in locating desired goods or services, suggesting a no-effort approach to satisfying wants via a direct phone contact.

Engagement announced for Dorothy Klaerner and Curtis Turner

Mr and Mrs Felix Klaerner announce the engagement of their daughter Dorothy Lou Klaerner to Curtis Lloyd Turner son of Mr and Mrs Leo Turner of Dallas The bride to be is a graduate of FHS and Brackenridge School of Nursing with honors She works on the nursing staff at Peterson Memorial Hospital Kerrville The groom is in the Air Corps stationed at Keesler Mississippi No wedding date set

Felix Klaerner Dorothy Louise Curtis Lloyd Turner Leo Turner Dallas Miss Klaerner FHS Brackenridge School of Nursing Peterson Memorial Hospital Kerrville Turner Air Corps Keesler Mississippi

Preschool Group Set May 7 Meeting Speaker Mrs Werner Klier

The Fredericksburg Parent-Teacher Association Preschool Section will meet Monday May 7 at 7 30 p m in the Visual Aid Room. Speaker Mrs Werner Klier will discuss Troubled Parent Troubled Child All members are urged to attend and visitors are welcome.

Werner Klier Fredericksburg Parent-Teacher Association

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Music Klier Texlake Elaine Kaderli Ginger St. Clair Joyce Ottmers Pat Heep Patsy Henke Henry Schmidt Stein Schmidt Mintel Miss Stevens P Va Hy Maxwell House PTA America Daniel Greens Daniel Green Shimner Rayon American Felt Company Charming Bur-Mil Pima Voile Kendall - Hodges Fredericksburg, Texas OUS
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