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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1951
Page
3
Fredericksburg Rotary sponsors Bob Hope and Lucille Ball in Fancy Pants at the 87 Drive In May 15 and 16. Proceeds benefit Gillespie Society for Crippled Children with funds staying in Fredericksburg. Tickets at Rotary members or Drive In box office.
Mr and Mrs Elgin Kuhlmann and Mr and Mrs Lewis Dolezal with children spent Sunday in San Antonio. They attended a play at Our Lady of the Lake College auditorium. The Iota Po Cast of Alpha Psi Omega presented She Stoops to Conquer with Marian Kuhlmann playing Tony Lumpkin.
Helen Houy daughter of Mr and Mrs Eli Houy and Monroe Schuessler son of Mr and Mrs Oscar Schuessler were wed Sunday May 6 at 4 30 pm in Edison Street Methodist Church. Rev O C Raeke officiated assisted by Rev J C Campbell. The couple left on a short honeymoon. the groom is stationed at Camp Hood.
Mrs. Henry Lochte will present her Kindergarten pupils in a program at the First Methodist Church Social Hall on Wednesday May 16 at 8 p m. The public is invited with no admission charge. The program includes songs drills rhythm band selections and a pantomime The Little Boy Who Ran Away. Students include Karen Anderegg Kathy Davidson Elizabeth Anne Evers Helen Hannemann Jennabeth Klett Robin Lee Klett Joyce Meier Warren Keith Baethge Randie Dietel Kennie Klaerner Jerald Klett Danny Meyer Don Allen Nagel Glen Ray Treibs.
In Trinity Lutheran Church San Antonio Sunday morning attended by Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Alberthal Joyce and Elmer Friedrich Jeanette Knoch Mrs Bertha Weber Mr and Mrs August Voelkel Mr and Mrs Harry Danz and son Rodney Mr and Mrs Art Kowert and Bruce and Nancy Kowert Confirmands include Nell Betty Weber daughter of Mr and Mrs Felix Weber and granddaughter of Mrs Bertha Weber Also Alvin Alberthal nephew Charles Schneider son of Mr and Mrs Adolph Schneider Norman Krueger and wife joined Trinity membership Miss Knoche visited with the Webers during the weekend Mrs Krueger formerly Louisé Rummler of the city.
The Junior Mission Band of Bethany Lutheran Church met in the Sunday School Building Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Nolan Brown in charge. Members offered scripture and prayers as they learned about missionary work in various countries. Miss Jay Hein led group singing. New officers elected: Carol Hansen president Kurt Poehlmann vice president Joanna Scherer secretary Agnes Dearing treasurer.
Adult leaders met at the Girl Scout Cabin to plan Day Camp set for the first week in June at the old Tourist Park. Events include dramatics weaving nature studies and crafts with several chairmen named for health safety food and campcraft duties. A May 21 training cookout at the campsite is scheduled with Frances Lowell of Austin slated for May 14 or 21 training. Troop 5 toured to complete Home Health and Safety Badge duties and Troops 4 and 13 prepare for Day Camp while planning supplies and clothing.
A large gathering of local women and Lutheran pastors joined the Fredericksburg Conference of the Women's Missionary Federation for the fourteenth annual group meeting at Zion Lutheran Church Kerrville on May 3. Rev M J Schwarz opened with devotion and new officers were installed by Mrs E W Steinbring.
Mrs Hugo Mosel hosted thirty five children for a birthday celebration honoring Mike who turned eight and Mary who reached ten. After ice cream and cake the group attended a matinee at the Palace Theatre with help from Mesdames Allen Keller Stanley Schnerr and Eric Nagel.
On Tuesday May 15 at 7 30 p m members of the First Methodist Church will hold their regular family night meeting with the Woman's Society of Christian Service in charge. Mrs Amy Cardwell and Mrs Kate Decherd of Austin will speak. Mrs Herman J Hahn will preside and introduce the speakers. Friends are invited to bring a dish and join in fellowship and devotion.
Mrs Wm Petmecky vice president of Gillespie Kendall and Blanco Counties of the Seventh District of Texas Congress of Parents and Teachers has installed PTA officers and led schools of instruction in multiple towns. May 2 Blanco program with Mrs Harry Davis. May 3 Harper PTA installation with Mrs David Hargis singing. May 7 Johnson City instruction. May 10 Mason PTA installation planned.
The Woman's Auxiliary of Kerr, Kendall, Bandera and Gillespie Counties met in Mrs Davidson's Tea Room Kerrville on Friday afternoon with hostesses Mesdames C. C. Jones Sr Comfort Choice Matthews E. L. Dyer Wm E. Bell John McDaniels and Russell E. Guill of Kerrville. Mrs Rodolph Smith of Comfort gave a discussion on Flower Arrangements. Reports from the state convention were heard and new officers were installed. Mrs Dor W. Brown and Mrs Lester Keyser attended.
Rev G A Poehlmann attended a Grace Lutheran Sanatorium board meeting in San Antonio. He serves as vice chair on the organization.
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