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Newspaper

Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1939

Page

6

F. H. S Echo Staff and School News

The Echo lists editors and reporters for F H S including Norman Ransleben Mary Klingelhoefer Kurt Lindenberg Elmer Luckenbach Peggy Petsch Ruby Lang and Marjorie Mechiler among others. It notes ninth grade algebra and eighth grade math topics as well as tenth grade U S history themes with classroom focus.

Norman Ransleben Mary Louise Klingelhoefer Kurt Lindenberg Elmer Luckenbach America

Intermediate Grade News Highlights School Activities

Students discuss Richard Halliburton fears and Pacific Ocean legends while class groups practice cryptic writing games. May 26 marks commencements for Primary and Intermediate grades with programs, poems, dances, and two plays.

Richard Halliburton Pacific Ocean Globe Trotter

Students should learn not memorize in school

Editorial argues that many students attend school as a formality and pursue cramming for exams rather than genuine learning. It calls for broad, lasting education over short term memorization to avoid regret later, noting all children start equal and urging meaningful understanding.

Advertising Class Displays Brighten Windows Downtown

Advertising class students decorate multiple shop windows for spring and National Baby Week. Kolmeier and Klier feature kitchenware and appliances in their east display. Juenke and Schoenewolf present spring textiles with accessories. MacDonald’s Studio uses a baby week theme with a large laughing baby poster and pink blue decor. Knopp and Metzger show tots articles centered by blankets. Lorene Hitzfeld and Mildred Leifeste arrange a rose navy fashion display. Schmidt Millinery highlights graduation era dresses with bouquets. Anna Gold’s window showcases gowns arranged by Mildred Dickson and Elizabeth Weber.

Gilbert Eckhardt Werner Feller Kolmeier Klier Florine Knoche Julia May Mueller Juenke and Schoenewolf MacDonald Merlee Stein Verdie Bell McDougall Ruth Geelig Anna Gold Mildred Dickson Elizabeth Weber

Local Students Visit Over Weekend

Erwin Anderegg from Schreiner Institute visited this weekend. Richard Grote from AM attended F. H. S. last week. Margaret Roos from the University of Texas was here during the weekend. PF. H. 8. ECHO.

Erwin Anderegg Schreiner Institute Richard Grote Margaret Roos University of Texas Echo

Library buys 1940 Texas Almanac with library fines

The library purchased The Texas Almanac of 1940 using part of last month’s library fines. Additional books were received in the same purchase batch.

Church Notices Fourth Sunday after Easter Service Time

Sunday school and bible class at 9 00 a m divine services at 10 30 a m brotherhood meeting at 2 00 p m guest speaker H H Ochs of San Antonio president of the Brotherhoods of the Texas District of the American Lutheran Church cordial welcome from pastor F A Bracher

Brotherhoods of the Fredericksburg H. H. Ochs San Antonio Texas American Lutheran Church F. A. Bracher

Episcopal Church notice announces Sunday services and Epworth League

The minister B E Breihan is out of town this Sunday. Sunday school proceeds as usual. Morning Worship with Rev Burton or at another location of choice. Epworth League convenes at 7 15 p m. Services by Rev Burton in our church at 7 45 p m.

B. E. Breihan Rev Burton Epworth League Burton Our Church

M E Church South Invites Attendance for Sunday Services

The M E Church South invites members to Sunday school at 9 45 a m preaching at 10 45 a m and evening services with the Epworth League at 7 15 p m Pastor M P Burton issues the invitation and asks all to attend.

Hl. B. Epworth

Baptist Church Sunday Schedule and Services

The announcement lists Sunday School at 9 30 a m preaching at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m on the second and fourth Sundays. A Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 p m and W M S every other week at 3 p m. Pastor F E Kirchner invites all to attend.

F. E. Kirchner

Harper Home Demonstration Club Notes Meet at Wedekind Home

The Harper Home Demonstration club met Monday afternoon at 2 30 at the Wedekind home. Mrs. Fred Gammenthaler led a rug making tip and a 4 H style project was discussed. Attendees included Mrs. Baethge Lewis Harper Jones Boatright Casper Wede kin Stewart and Miss Mattie Rogers with visitors from several local families. Next meeting will be May 8 at Mrs. Joe Lewis home with contests and refreshments.

Fred Gammenthaler Harper Home J. F. Wedekind

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Klein Branch Club Meeting Recap

The Klein Branch Home Demonstration club met April 26 at Mrs. J. O. Stevens home. President Mrs. H. L. Stevens led the session with a report on General Buying Problems. Members planned gathering wild flowers for a scrapbook and set the next meeting for May 10 at Mrs. Edwin Dittmar’s home.

Klein Branch Home Demonstration Club J. O. Stevens H. L. Stevens W. H. Stevens Edwin Dittmar D. W. Duderstadt Reubin Bode L. A. Stevens J. M. Stevens Worth Duderstadt Donald Bode

Holy Ghost Church Sunday Cantate Service Schedule

The Holy Ghost Church advertises Cantate services at 9 a m with Sunday school and Bible class and 10 a m Divine services led by Pastor O Lindenberg.

Holy Ghost Church Divine Services O. Lindenberg

Cantate Services and Meetings at Cave Creek Luth Church

The Cave Creek Lutheran Church announces Sunday Cantate on May 7 with 9 am English and 10 am German services. Brotherhood speaker H H Ochs of the Texas District to address at 2 pm. Luther League and Sunday school events follow. Women’s Federation meets May 10 at Llano with service, business session, and basket lunch. We invite all to attend.

Women’s Missionary Federation Llano Texas W. C. Poehlmann

Bethany Lutheran Church Announcement Service Schedule

Early English worship at 8 a.m. with school and Bible class. Late German service at 10 30 a.m. Text from 2 Timothy 2 8 13. Theme Jesus lives. Fredericksburg Conference at Zion's Church 2 p m. All members and friends invited to attend and join in services. Pastor Theo M Haag.

Anyee Jesus Fredericksburg Zion’s Church Theo. M. Haag

Stonewall Home Demonstration Club Meets in May

The Stonewall Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs Herman Weinheimer's home on May 2 with agent Miss Cornelia Faye Stewart. Mrs. Benno Eckert reported on the last council meeting. Members displayed garments for rally day and then honored bride-to-be Miss Mary Jenske on her upcoming wedding.

Miss Mueller Little Red Riding Hood Joyce Hollmig Miss Beeville Miss Bierschwale Miss Ratliff Mary Jane Ottmers Mesdames John Gardner Otto Beckmann Alfred Rusenberger Emil Lindig H. Weinheimer Benno Eckert Eugene Rittiman Alvin Weinheimer Mary Jenschke Bruno Ruebsahm John Jenschke Kurt Weinheimer Max Heep Mary Lou Weinheimer Irene Ruebsahm A. W Stonewall Home Demonstration Club Herman Weinheimer Cornelia Faye Stewart

End of Week Cleansing For Constipated Children

Constipation leaves children listless or cross and a mild laxative relief is offered. Syrup of Black Draught sachets promise quick gentle relief with simple directions. Available in two sizes, 2c and 50c.

Montague Indicted in Death of Wife

Edinburg April 28 A district court grand jury indicted Dr L J Montague a prominent Rio Grande Valley surgeon on murder charges in the fatal shooting of his wife Velma on a lonely road near here April 20 Trial date had not been set Montague has been free on 5000 bond P C Humphrey of San Antonio wounded in the shooting was recovering

Edinburg L. J. Montague Rio Grande Valley Velma Here Montague P. C. Humphrey San Antonio

Thus They Lived Texana Ghost Lore in Brief Notes

A compact literary item highlighting works by J Schmitz and D Lewis and Yelvington. The piece references Texana topics and ghost lore in a short, catalog-like notice. No full review details provided.

J. Schmitz D. Lewis Yelvington

Also Mentioned on This Page

F. H. S. Echo Genevieve Stieler Andrew Petermann Jim McEwen Kathryn Langerhans Robert Petermann F. H Peets Sa Cine Willie W Jueneda W John Earl S Vernell P Ruby M Live Oak Elgin D Ola F Lieselotte F Lillian K Mr. Anderson Elmer L Nellie H Doss Editorial F. Fi Library News M. E. Church, South M. P. Burton Harper Club Bs xi Schott Klein Cave Creek Luth. Church Zions Lutheran Church Texas District Brotherhoods Luther League Bethany Lutheran Leo J. Blanchard Sporting Goods School OF Air Condepsioning Majestic Bldg Schneider’s Hatchery C. S Liberal Woerner Warehouse KK. L Walter H. Eddy Good Housekeeping Bureau Evers Dairy The Fredericksburg Publishing Co., Inc May Path Pioneer Memorial Museum Fredericksburg Publishing Company Inc
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