Bridge Parties and Anniversary Celebrations Recall Local Social Scene
Mrs. Hubert Molberg hosts a Bridge party with larkspur and roses as decor and a menu of barbecued noodle salad and roast. High scores went to Mrs. Hayden Osbourne and Mrs. Eddie Ochs, with Mrs. Henry Schmidt absent. Other gatherings feature Mrs. Walter Kolmeier and Mrs. Felix Heep hosting, highlighting bridge scores and lunches. A silver wedding anniversary is celebrated at Edison Street Methodist church basement with the Houy family, Missionary Society, Ladies Aid, and guests. wedding music and a large sugar spun centerpiece cake accompany the reception.
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Hubert Molberg
Hayden Osbourne
Eddie Ochs
Henry Schmidt
Walter Kolmeier
J. B. Wieser
Kolmeier
Felix Heep
Alex Frantzen
Emil Koch
Viola Schaefer
Fox Club
Frantzen
Eigin Kuhlmann
Bridge Club
Walter Pfeil
Viola Juenke
Wm. Rausch
Centennial Bridge Club
Ava Rat
Lorence Feller
Walter Houy
Herman Schmidt
Felix Kneese
VerNell Houy
Edison Street Methodist Church
Arthur Houy
the Missionary Society
Ladies Aid
Houy
Miss Frances Katvumer
Walter Holly
O. F. Kattner
The
Missionary Society
Henry Houy
Stahl Prochnow rites solemnized in Cave Creek church
Miss Ora Prochnow married Rubin Stahl in Cave Creek Lutheran Church with Rev. Poehlman officiating. The bride wore havaline romaine crepe and aqua blue lace bridesmaids dresses. A barbecue reception followed and the couple will reside in Fredericksburg where the groom works at Reliance Feed and Seed Co. The event also marked the 25th wedding anniversary of the groom’s parents.
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Ora Prochnow
Rubin Stahl
Cave Creek Lutheran Church
W. C. Poehlman
W. GC. Poehlmann
Ophilie Prochnow
Martin Maenius
Dora Stahl
Stanley Prochnow
Fedrinand Prochnow
Nebgen Com Muny
Emil Stah
Near
Predericksbureg
Emil Stahl
Fredericksburg
Reliance Feed and Seed Co
Birthday Party For Very Young Hostess Beverly Boening
One of the youngest hostesses of the week Beverly Boening daughter of Mr and Mrs A O Boening celebrated her first birthday with a party Monday afternoon. The living room was filled with toy cars balloons pails and shovels. Beverly lit the birthday cake and her mother served refreshments to the children and their mothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverly Boen
A. O. Boening
Bridal Shower for Wiss Sultemeier in Sandy
Miss Lillie Sultemeier of Sandy, fiancee of Henry T. Bell of Pittsburg Texas, was honored at a Sunday bridal shower at Mrs Max Beyer s home. Guests included Mrs Felix Sultemeier and several Sultemeiers. A blue white and pink theme adorned the decor. Helen Ruth Hahn and Wilburn Beyer presented the gifts in costume as bride and groom. Bingo yielded prizes to Mrs Alvin Moellering and Mrs Charles Beyer. Fifty guests enjoyed sandwiches cake cookies and lemonade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillie Sultemeier
Sandy
Henry T. Bell
Pittsburg
Texas
Edison Street Methodist Church
Max Beyer
Felix Sultemeier
Hye
Addie
Viola Sultemeier
Orwin Ahrens
Helen Ruth Hahn
Wilburn Beyer
Alvin Moellering
Charles Beyer
Olfers Siggel Rites Held in Albert
Miss Annie Siggel daughter of Mr and Mrs Willie Siggel of Albert wed Al ton Olfers son of Mr and Mrs Adolf Olfers of Fredericksburg in a May 5 ceremony at the Albert Lutheran Church. Attendants were Bennie Kunz and Walter Braeutigam. A reception and wedding supper followed. The couple will live in Austin.
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Annie Siggel
Willie Siggel
Albert
Alton Olfers
Adolf Olfers
Fredericksburg
Ry. Paul Leonhard
Albert Lutheran Church
Bennie Kunz
Walter Braeutigam
Austin
Medical Auxiliary Plans Exhibit at Fort Worth Meet
At the regular monthly meeting in Kerrville last Friday the Medical Auxiliary outlined sponsoring an exhibit at the state meet in Fort Worth from May 13 to 15. The exhibit theme is The Promotion of Hygeia in Schools and in Homes, with Albert Keidel, a local artist, chosen to lead the exhibit.
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Medical Auxiliary
Bartholmae Visit Noted in San Antonio With Relatives
Mr and Mrs A H Bartholmae visited relatives in San Antonio over Sunday. They were seen at local gatherings and left for home after a brief stay with family and friends.
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A. H. Bartholmae
San Antonio
Church Groups Hold Missionary Meetings and Socials
The First Methodist Church Missionary Society Circle One met to discuss Christianity in Deed and In Truth with Mrs. Luke Johnson’s life story presented by Mrs. Leon Zwiener and reports from the Llano District Conference. Various Lutheran and Baptist groups held socials, programs, and discussions, welcoming new members and inviting attendees to federation and mission events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Missionary Society Circle
First Methodist Church
Luke Johnson
Leon Zwiener
W.M. Rader
Llano
Rader
P. T. Smith
G. A. Hartmann
F. J. Maier
Ladies Aid of the
Zions Lutheran Church
Louise Henke
Beatrice Neffendorf
Cora Durst
Mary Louise
Bethany Lutheran Church
Theo Haag
Haag
Federation Meeting of Missionary Societies
Kerrville
Reinhard Enderlin
Edward Tatseh
Wm. Kolmeiler
The
Baptist Wmu
Friends
B. H. Heinen
Harry Grobe
E. F. Goodale
O. K. Nix
A. H. Barthalmae
Jesus
F. EB. Kirchner
Emil Langehennig
Leitz
Harold Stark
Foreign Missionary Society
Edison St. Methodist Church
Emil Treibs
O. F. Kattner
E. L. Woerner
Ben Kneese
Dan Amdreg
Otto Hohmann
Charlie Schuch
Stork
Felix Holly
Social Calendar Notes Then and Today
The Garden Club meets in the courthouse on Tuesday May 14. Mrs Laurie Wells hosts bridge on May 14. The Missionary Society Circle Two of First Methodist meets in the Educational Building midweek for program and business. May 15 Mrs Werner Keidel hosts bridge. May 16 Mrs Oliver Kowert entertains the Mary Martha Society. Mrs Henry Becker hosts her bridge club with Mrs Walter Knoche.
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Garden Club
Laurie Wells
the Missionary Society Circle
First Methodist Church
Werner Keidel
Oliver Kowert
Mary Martha Society
Henry Becker
Walter Knoche
Three Hostesses At Bridge Party Shine In Sunny Side
Mesdames Hugo Walter Clarence Probst and Kermit Striegiere served as associate hostesses Thursday at Sunny Side Tavern entertaining nine bridge tables. A large basket of larkspur with Queen Anns lace decorates the center. prizes go to Mesdames Chester Schmidt Louis Stieler William Schroeder Jr and Max Wahl with Mrs Henry Hirsch Jr taking the consolation prize. Lemon custard ice cream fruited cake and whipped cream were served.
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Mesdames
Hugo Walter
Clarence Probst
Kermit Strieg-iere
Sunny Side
Queen Ann
Chester Schmidt
Louis Stieler
William Schroeder, Jr
Max Wahl
Henry Hirsch Jr
Mrs Brodie Hosts Kaffee Klub Event With Local Guests
Mrs Louis Brodie entertained last Thursday hosting the Kaffee kraenzchen group with Mrs Nichols Mrs Hy Braeutigam and Mrs Lena Weber of Poth. Spring flowers and plants brightened the rooms while 15 guests dined on baked ham macaroni salad black-eyed Susan salad hot rolls angel food and strawberry cakes with coffee.
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Louis Brodie
Kaffeekraenzchen
Nichols
Hy. Braeutigam
Lena Weber
Poth
Edgar Durst
Delta Kappa Gamma Meets in Comfort
Delta Kappa Gamma women teachers from Gillespie and five neighboring counties gathered in Comfort for a barbecue luncheon at Mrs. Walter Stieler’s home. Red roses graced the L shaped lawn table as many guests were seated, including Mesdames Victor Schoenwolf Victor Kidel H Welge Lewis and W Schaeffer and Misses Stella Jung Thelma Atchison Esther Mueller Julia Estill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delta Kappa Gamma
Gillespie
Walter Stieler
Comfort
Victor Schoenwolf
Victor Kidel
H. Welge Lewis
W. Schaeffer
Stella Jung
Thelma Atchison
Esther Mueller
Julia Estill
Choirs honor pastor and wife on silver anniversary
The Mixed Choir and the Male Choir of Zions Lutheran Church met at the parsonage Sunday evening to pay tribute to Rev. and Mrs. F. A. Bracher on their silver wedding anniversary. They presented gifts, sang several numbers, and hosted a supper in the church yard.
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Zions Lutheran Church
F. A. Bracher
Alfred Neffendorff
Clemens Kneese
Bracher
Pie a la Mode and Mints Delight Twenty Guests
A hostess served pie a la mode and mints to twenty members while Larkspur and Queen Ann's Lace adorned the room, creating a festive atmosphere.
Tires and Tubes at Fredricksburg Drive-In Station
Rubin Crenwelge, proprietor, advertises general tires and tubes for sale at his drive-in station in Fredericksburg. Local customers are invited to inspect stock and inquire about prices and brands available.
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Fredericksburg Drive-In
Rubin
Safety in the Home Sparks Harper Demonstration Club
The Harper Home Demonstration Club met April 25 at Mrs. J. T. Glass's home with Safety in the Home as the topic. Members shared accident experiences and a contest on careful home arrangements followed. Recreation featured a Texas Day theme and a two-course refreshment plate was served to listed members. next meeting set for May 9 at Mrs. F. Gammenthaler's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Rahe
Carrie Calentine
W. E. Fletcher
Bob Rogers
Arthur Bierschwale
Carl Oehler
Max Lange
F. Bierschwale
J. F. Wedekind
Roy Stevens
Gordon Harper
H. M. Jones
Fred Gammenthaler
Pete Baethee
Tommie Harlan
Elizabeth Gammenthaler
Morris Ranch Club Discusses Electricity on the Farm
The Morris Ranch Home Demonstration Club met April 26 at Mrs. S W Byrd's home. Mrs Oliver Rabke spoke on farm electricity noting safety rules and proper wiring, equipment care, and avoiding wet-hand handling. The group planned to reconvene May 10 at Mrs Otto Grona's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Ranch Home Demonstration Club
S.W. Byrd
S. W. Byrd
Oliver Rabke
Heimann
Otto Grona
A. C. Heimann
Harper PTA installs new officers at regular meeting
At the Harper school regular meeting the Harper PTA installed new officers for the coming year. Mrs. Fred Mathisen led the installation. Miss Stanford and Mrs. Alex Frantzen spoke on summer health work and offered their services. Ava Ratliff read a piece as refreshments were served. Roses and larkspur adorned the buffet centerpiece.
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Harper Pta
Fred Mathisen
Harper
Stanford
Alex Frantzen
PTA
Ava Ratliff
Blanco Couple Surprised On Golden Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Fred Danz of Blanco were surprised at the home of Mr and Mrs Louis Aliens in Fredericksburg on Sunday April 21 to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. A large circle of friends and relatives gathered to wish them well.
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Fred Danz
Blanco
Louis Aliens
Fredericksburg
Personal notices from San Antonio visitors and local guests
Dr and Mrs Perry Donop of San Antonio spent Saturday with local families. The Nau family visited Rev and Mrs Bracher for their silver wedding anniversary. Petsch and Peggy visited San Antonio. Betty McEwen joined them here for the weekend. Matthisen visited San Antonio with Peverly. Walter Franz from San Antonio visits Holly family. Mrs Emil Riley visits Menard. Mrs Fischer hosts Mrs Wilson of San Antonio. Emma Schaefer visits New Braunfels. Miss Jesse Carter of Poteet stays with Mr and Mrs White.
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Perry Donop
San Antonio
Mrs
Fred Mathisen
Gus J. Nau
F. A. Bracher
Alfred Petsch
Peggy Petsch
Betty McEwen
Fred Matthisen
Harry Peverly
Walter Franz
Walter Holly
Emil Riley
Menard
Arthur Fischer
Mrs. Wilson
Emma Schaefer
New Brownfels
Jesse Carter
Poteet
W. C. White
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Stahl
Cave Creek
Firthday
Wiss Sultemeier
Mrs. Brodie
Morris Ranch Club
Sunnyside Beauty Parlor
Schroeder
BAYON
Blue Bell
Schroeder Bros
Kallenberg
Pereusmnes
Vanities
Kallenberg’s Pharmacy
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