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Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1941

Page

2

Wedding of Nora Boos and Martin Marquardt in Sisterdale

Miss Nora Boos wed Martin Marquardt at Holy Ghost Lutheran Church with Rev. O Lindenberg officiating. The ceremony featured pink and blue gowns, bouquets of Easter Lilies, a barbecue reception, and a departure for a East Texas honeymoon before settling in Sisterdale Texas.

Holy Ghost Lutheran Church Nora Boos Alfred Boos Martin Marquardt Lena Marquardt O. Lindenberg Hugo Heimann Florence Marquardt Roland Pfeiffer Norma Boos Gus Marquardt Hugo Boos Herbert Strieber Harvey Boos Warren Petsch Sisterdale Texas Sisterdale Hall East Texas Txas

Piano Recital by Miss Laura Brodie Pupils

Miss Laura Brodie’s piano pupils performed in the Edison Street Methodist Church assembly room on Monday night. The attractively decorated hall with flowers drew a large receptive audience and the program was well received.

Laura Brodie Edison Street Methodist Church

Mason Scene of Keyser Sikes Wedding

Miss Crystal Sikes daughter of Mr and Mrs John Sikes wed Raymond Keyser son of Mr and Mrs Albert Keyser of Loyal Valley at Mason Lutheran Church with Rev M Schwarz officiating Attendants were Mr and Mrs Campbell and Mr and Mrs Fritz Henke The couple left for a wedding trip and will reside on a ranch near Loyal Valley

Crystal Sikes John Sikes Raymond Keyser Albert Keyser Loyal Valley Mason Lutheran Church M. Schwarz Campbell Fritz Henke

Kaffekraenzchen Entertained by Mrs Striegler

Mrs. R. G. Striegler entertained the Kaffekraenzchen and Mesdames Lina Weber of Poth Walter Schaefer Dora Gott and T Dietz. The blue bonnet motif appeared in chinaware floral decorations and place cards. A luncheon was served to sixteen guests. Mrs. Kermit Striegler and Miss Rita Schmidtzensky assisted in serving.

R. G. Striegler Kaffeekraenzchen Lina Weber Poth Walter Schaefer Dora Gott T. Dietz Kermit Striegler Rita Schmidtzensky

Thursday Night Bridge Club Entertainment Highlights

Mrs Henry Joseph hosted the Thursday Night Bridge Club at her home last Thursday. Guests included Mesdames Wesley Gold Hubert Molberg and Audrey Holloway. Floral decor featured carnations roses and sweet peas. Menu items were chicken a la king congealed lime salad wafers iced tea and chocolate pecan pie. Mrs Laurie Wells won high and Mrs Arthur Kowert second high.

Henry Joseph Mesdames Wesley Gold Hubert Molberg Audrey Holloway Laurie Wells Arthur Kowert

Women’s Society of Christian Service Meets

Mesdames O. F. Kattner and Paul Pressler co hosted the Women’s Society of Christian Service gathering Wednesday afternoon in the church basement. The program featured devotional led by Mrs Louis Ahrens prayers scripture readings songs and a study course by Rev Kattner. Twenty four members enjoyed cheese and chicken sandwiches doughnuts and coffee with Queen Anns lace and roses on the table.

Mesdames O. F. Kattner Paul Pressler Women's Society of Christian Service Edison Street Methodist Church Louis Ahrens Bertha Schmidt Adolph Dechert Arthur Knopp Kattner

Graduates and Licenses Highlight Gillespie Nurses Meeting

The Graduate Nurses Association of Gillespie County met at the Court House Monday night with Mrs. Georgia Sterreos of San Antonio, District Supervisor of Public Health Nursing, speaking on Self-Analysis. Members and two Home Hygienic Classes attended as licenses were announced for several nurses with listed numbers.

Ass.n Gillespie County Court House Georgia Sterreos San Antonio Louise Stromquist Anna Welk Fischer Laura B. Hanus Louise K. Schmidt Minie Jacob Martha S. Pressier Emily Ttz Bauer Clara Peter Ruth Kline Ella Schmidtzensky Laura H. Frantzen Lilly L. Albers Maraia W. Petmecky Berta Norris

Harper Scene Of Albert Oehler Rites

Clara Oehler daughter of Mr and Mrs Theo Oehler of Harper married Oscar Albert son of Mr and Mrs Edmund Albert of Alice May 12 in the bride home Rev H Ellis Thomas officiated. The bride wore powder blue crepe and Lohengrin Bridal Chorus accompanied the couple. A reception followed for near relatives before the couple began residence in Alice Texas.

Clara Oehler Theo. Oehler Harper Oscar Albert Edmund Albert Alice H. Ellis Thomas Lohengrin Dorothy Oehler Carl Oehler

Women’s Society of Christian Service Holds Joint Meeting

The two circles of the First Methodist Church Womans Society of Christian Service met at the Education Building. They planned a Chinese tea as a study course about China and shared stories of missionary school graduates succeeding in education abroad.

Women’s Society of Christian Service First Methodist Church China

Bride to Be Dora Henke Feted With Garden Shower

Elizabeth Lindenberg Vera Henke and Bernice Henke hosted a Tuesday evening shower at Miss Lindenberg s home for Dora Henke a May bride elect. The event featured pastel lace flowers a crystal vase centerpiece and a blue and white Henke Lindenberg ship. About seventy guests attended with Mrs Norman Dietel serving cake and Louise Henke and Evelyn Kordzik pouring drinks.

Elizabeth Lindenberg Vera Henke Bernice Henke Miss Lindenberg Dora Henke Miss Henke Walter Henke Werner Lindenberg O. Lindenberg Alice Henke Henke-Lindenberg Norman Dietel Louise Henke Evelyn Kordzik Paul Lindenberg

Social Calendar Violin? Bridge Hostesses Named

May 20 to 22 lists social hosts including Mrs. Elgin Kuhlmann on May 20, Mrs Werner Keidel on May 21, and Mrs Alfred Petsch and Mrs Kermit Striegler on May 22 while details are incomplete.

Elgin Kuhlmann Werner Keidel Alfred Petsch Kermit Striegler

Needlecraft Club Meets With Mrs Durst Hostess

Thursday afternoon the Needlecraft Club was hosted by Mrs Eugene Durst. Seven members attended as they enjoyed barbecue beef, tomatoes, potato salad, fruit salad, chocolate pie and coffee.

Eugene Durst Needlecraft Club

Mrs Hartmann Hosts O. and E. Bridge Club Evening

Mrs. Gus Hartmann entertained the O. and E. Bridge Club at her home Thursday night. The residence featured variegated iris roses and corn flowers. High scores went to Miss Minna Zenner and Mrs. Paul Kraus with Mrs. Joe Molberg attending as a guest.

Gus Hartmann O. and E. Bridge Club Minna Zenner Paul Kraus

Han nemann couple marks 55th wedding anniversary

Rev and Mrs E A F Hannemann celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary on Sunday May 11. Immediate relatives and friends attended the observance.

E. A. F. Hannemann

Bridge Club Repast At Mrs Felix Keidel House

Mrs Edgar Ochs and Mrs Harry Priess attended a bridge gathering hosted by Mrs Felix Keidel on a Wednesday afternoon. Carnations and roses decorated the living room as guests enjoyed meat salad potato salad potato chips iced tea and strawberry shortcake. Mrs Hubert Molberg won high and Mrs Henry Ries second high.

Edgar Ochs Harry Priess Felix Keidel Bridge Club

French Baker Rites Held in San Antonio

Miss Nora Baker daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Baker of Morris Ranch wed Alton French son of Mr and Mrs R J French of Dallas in a May 31 ceremony at St Marys Church San Antonio Rev Collins officiating Maid of honor Miss Leona Baker sister of the bride best man Joe Rabitam of San Antonio A reception followed at Mrs C E Maier s home for family and bridal party The couple will reside in San Antonio.

St. Mary’s Church San Antono Collins Leona Baker Morris Ranch Joe Rabitam San Antonio C. E. Maier

Mrs Yancey Hosts Merry Wives Bridge Club

Mrs J W Yancey entertained the Merry Wives Bridge Club last Thursday with Mesdames Bill Teague Otto Burgdorf William Hoffmann and Max Wahl as guests. Refreshments included rice chop suey tea hot rolls and ice cream. Mrs Fred Mathisen won high and Mrs Eddie Ochs won second high.

J. W. Yancey Merry Wives Bridge Club Mesdames Bill Teague Otto Burgdorf William Hoffmann Max Wahl Fred Mathisen Eddie Ochs

April Bride Is Honored With Sunday Shower

The children of Mary hosted a Sunday afternoon shower at Harper Church Hall from 1 to 2. Mrs. Louise Heimann received Rice as she arrived and was seated in a decorated chair for a May basket presentation. Guests enjoyed Jello cookies cake and ice tea.

Children of Mary Harper Church Hall Louise Heimann

Tuesday Bridge Club Entertainment at Mrs Kolmeier Home

Mrs Walter Kolmeier hosted the Tuesday Bridge Club at her home with geraniums and roses as decorations. Miss Viola Juenke won high score and Mrs Henry Lochte was second.

Walter Kolmeier Viola Juenke Henry Lochte

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Ued Marquardt Tu Yeti Ente Mason Keyser-Sikes Ww. S Nurses Association Albert Oehler Minerva Lenora Albert C. S Mrs O. and Joe Molberg Henry Ries Miracle Aid Campbell's, Ltdz Belle Bie HL. Joseph M. F. Pska del Monte Juenke & Schoenewolf Mrs. Yancey Prince Albert Velvet Wheaties Graham Lue Clarence Gold of Hamlin Fredericksburg Walter Knoche Jeanette Galvestor Florine Knoche Rick
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