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Newspaper

Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1952

Page

17

Rose Marie Klein Weds Louis Loth at St Marys Church

Miss Rose Marie Klein daughter of Mr and Mrs Edwin J Klein and Louis Edward Loth son of Mr and Mrs Eddie Loth were married May 15 at 8 30 am in St Marys Catholic Church Reverend Joseph Hildebrand officiated with St Marys High School Choir providing responses Lavender and white larkspur decorated the church The bride wore Chantilly lace with high neck line long lace sleeves and a long train Her veil came from a coronet of orange blossoms They were greeted by about 150 guests at Seipp s Hall A reception followed They reside at 202 Peach Street The bride a 1949 St Marys High graduate The groom a 1943 St Marys High and 1949 St Marys University graduate and Navy veteran.

Joseph Hildebrand St. Mary’s Catholic Church Calvin Bierschwale St. Mary's High School Hugo Meurer Josephine Loth Curtis Kuhlmann Seipp

St Mary's Auxiliary Sees Year End Meeting at Oakcrest Park

The St Marys School Auxiliary held its final meeting of the year in the Lion's Club Area at Oakcrest Park with Mrs Kilton Jordan presiding. Gifts were given to top graduating students and donations made to the library and chairs fund. New officers were introduced and a summer recreation committee formed led by Mrs Elton Jordan.

St. Mary’s School Lion’s Club Oakcrest Park Kilton Jordan Hildebrand Jordan Mesdames Erwin Kraus Alfred Duecker Henry Meurer Gertrude Kraus Rose Molberg Milton Petermann

Kindergarten Pupils Attend May Operetta in Public School

Mrs Henry Lochte's class staged the Dance of the Flowers operetta in the Public School Auditorium on Wednesday night May 14. Vicar Rudy Wendel awarded diplomas to graduates Bonnie Boening Elizabeth Anne Evers Helen Ann Hahne Helen Louise Hannemann Laverne Heimann Jennabeth Klett Robin Lee Klett Kay Keller Karen Sue Stobaugh Warren Keith Baethge Kennie Klaerner Jerald Klett Tony Pitz. Other participants included Joy Crenwelge Karen Sue Heinen Karen Gail Schlueter Joyce Spangenberg Deborah Ann Spiva Arthur Behrends Jr Sammie Behrends Henry Kammish Jr Riley Osbourn.

Henry Lochte Rudy Wendel Bonnie Boening Elizabeth Anne Evers Helen Ann Hahne Helen Louise Hannemann Laverne Heimann Jennabeth Klett Robin Lee Klett Kay Keller Karen Sue Stobaugh Warren Keith Baethge Kennie Klaern

Barleycorn Length Unit Defined as One-Third Inch

A barleycorn, historically used as a length measure, is defined as one-third of an inch. This unit helped shape early measurement systems and standardized small distances in English commerce and craft.

Christ Luther League Meeting Held Sunday

The Luther League of Christ Lutheran Church Cherry Springs met in the Parish Hall on Sunday evening May 18. Marion Rode read scripture and spoke on If I Should Die, the group sang My Faith Looks Up to Thee and Nearer My God To Thee, then prayed. Andrew Rode showed Camp Chrysalis slides and the film strip With This Ring. Guests Doris Spaeth Sylvia Spaeth Alberta Dittmar Wilfried Dittmar Theresa Lange Beatrice Seipp Kelton Schneider attended and a banco game followed.

Luther League of Christ Lutheran Church Cherry Springs Marion Rode Andrew Rode Camp Chrysalis Lutheran Bible Camp Kerrville Banco Doris Sylvia Spaeth Alberta Wilfried Dittmar Theresa Lange Beatrice Seipp Kelton Schneider

Bridal Shower Honors Miss Roberta Knopp

A bridal shower for Miss Roberta Knopp, bride elect of Rubin Wehmeyer, was held Sunday 3 to 5 p m at Turner Hall. Hosts included Mesdames Alfred Meier Calvin Beckmann Frank Wehmeyer Clayton Kuhmann and Misses Shirley Penn Jo Joyce Wahl Janie Doebbier Merle Mae Teschner. Corsages of white carnations for the honoree and pink carnations for the couple’s mothers. Pink and white decorations with a white linen tablecloth. Pink punch and white cake with pink decorations were served. forty guests signed the bride’s book. The couple plans to wed June 1.

Roberta’ Knopp Rubin Wehmeyer Turner Hall Alfred Meier Calvin Beckmann Frank Wehmeyer Clayton Kuhlmann Shirley Penn Jo Joyce Wahl Janie Doebbier Merle Mae Teschner Paula Knopp Treibs Edgar Wehmeyer Mise Merte Mae Teschner Mrs Nee Meier Miss Knopp Rubin Webmeyer

Mary Martha Society Meets at Bethany Lutheran Church

The Mary Martha Society met Thursday afternoon in the Sunday School Building with twenty six members present. Mrs. Gus Friedrich hosted. opening hymn was Sweet Hour of Prayer. Mrs. Elmer Itz read Scripture and led prayer. Mrs. Clifton Bury spoke on Seek The Lord Through Prayer. Rev GA Poehirourin taught from Deuteronomy chapters 19 and 26. After a magazine quiz, the group sang I Could Not Do Without Thee and said The Lord's Prayer. Mrs. Henry L. Joseph presided, Mrs. Howard Lange reported on the WMF meeting, Mrs. B. B. Bohls was elected delegate to the Church Worker's Institute in Seguin. June to be vacation month. India Women's Work chair man Mrs. Heinrich Friedrich received the annual May offering. Refreshments followed.

Mary Martha Society of Bethany Lutheran Church Henry L. Joseph Howard Lange WMF Liano B. B. Bohls Church Worker's Institute Seguin Heinrich Friedrich India Women's Work

Hartmann Grobe wedding at St Marys Church

Miss Grobe daughter of Mr and Mrs Bruno Hartmann and William Grobe son of Mr and Mrs Edwin Grobe were married on Saturday May 17 at 3 30 PM in the Rectory of St Marys Catholic Church with Rev Edward Bartsch officiating. Reception at Hotel Nimitz followed by turkey dinner. Out of town guests included Mr and Mrs Elgin Hartmann and daughters of Falfurrias.

Bruno Hartman William Grobe Edwin Grobe Hartmann, Ark St. Mary’s Catholic Church Edward Bartsch Joe Meurer Julie Meurer Robert Hartmann Nimitz Mary Jane Hartmann Falfurrias Elgin Hartmann

Mrs. Paul Hanisch Observes Her 102nd Birthday

Mrs. Paul Hanisch turned 102 on Sunday May 18 visitors called through the day and previous days. She came to Fredericksburg in 1878 and spent much of her life at 301 West Main Street with daughter Elsbeth and son Frank. Her husband ran a drug store in the building’s front early on. Despite age she remains healthy and mentally alert and enjoys visits and Sunday car rides with family.

Paul Hanisch Hanisch Fredericesburg Rock House W. Main Street Elsbeth Frank

Thank You Notes Catalog at Fredericksburg Publishing

A brief notice directs readers to Fredericksburg Publishing Co. Inc for a complete selection of special occasion Thank You Notes.

The Fredericksburg Publishing Co., Inc

Rodney Eckert Baptized at Holy Ghost Lutheran Church

Rodney Wheeler Eckert infant son of Mr and Mrs James Eckert was baptized at Holy Ghost Lutheran Church Sunday morning by Rev Lindenberg. Sponsors were Harry Staats San Antonio and Mrs Wilburn Hahn. Guests included sponsors families Benno Eckert Jr and the Eckert grandparents Mr and Mrs Benno Eckert and great grandparents Mr and Mrs Louis Roeder Boerne.

Rodney Wheeler Eckert James Eckert Holy Ghost Lutheran Church Lindenberg Harry Staats San Antonio Wilburn Hahn Benno Eckert Jr Benno Eckert Louis Roeder Boerne

Kindergarten Program Monday at St Joseph Hall

Mrs Hugo Klein led a kindergarten program Monday night in St Joseph s Hall with all pupils in a musical play songs and a Tom Thumb circus parade. Diplomas were presented by Reverend Joseph Hildebrand to graduates Alex Duderstadt Teddy Mumme Spencer Jung Danney Kay Heep John Earl Meurer David St Clair Jeanette Wilson Chere Ann Tomlinson Sandra Kay Novian Gladys Scott Karen Ann Schlueter Judy Pape. Other students in the class who also participated included Carol Jean Schmidt Kathy Keidel Carolyn McKay Judy Henke Lynette Hartmann Pal Lange Thom Ed Schmidt and Bobbie Schlueter.

Hugo Klein St. Joseph's Hall Joseph Hildebrand Alex Duderstadt Teddy Mumme Spencer Jung Danney Kay Heep John Earl Meurer David St. Clair Jeanette Wilson Chere Ann Tomlinson Sandra Kay Novian Gladys Scott Karen Ann Schlueter Judy Pape Mrs. Klein Carol Jean Schmidt Kathy Keidel Carolyn McKay Judy Henke Lynette Hartmann Pal Lange Thom Ed. Schmidt Bobbie Schlueter

First Coin Minted With In God We Trust Phrase

A two cent piece marked the first coin bearing the motto In God We Trust. The 1864 design featured the phrase prominently, setting a standard that would appear on U.S. currency thereafter.

Zion Sewing Circle Meets in Stahl Home

The Zion Lutheran Church sewing circle met Thursday afternoon at Mr August Stahl's home with seventeen members and one visitor Beatrice Rol. Mrs Gus Sager led the opening devotional reading a portion of Going God’s Way and the group joined in the Lord’s Prayer. Refreshments were served.

Zion Lytheran Church August Stahl Gus Sager Beatrice Rol

Mr and Mrs Sheday Family News From Camp Hood

Mr and Mrs Walter Sheday and Donna Kay with My Louella Ballard of Sampag spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Felix Novian. Mr Shed is stationed at Camp Hood and will be sent overseas at month’s end. His wife and daughter will stay here afterward.

Walter Shed Donna Kay Louella Ballard Sampag M. Shed Felix Novian Shed Camp Hood

Agoraphobia: fear of crossing or being in open spaces

A brief definition notes agoraphobia as a morbid fear of crossing or being in or near open places. The condition centers on anxiety about wide spaces and crowds, often causing avoidance of stairs, streets, or public venues.

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Rose Marie Klein Louis Loth St. Mary's Church Edwin J. Klein Louis Edward Loth Eddie Loth McDonald St. Mary’s Auxiliary Oakcrest Christ Luther League Roberta Knopp Mary Martha Society Grobe-Hartmann Cameron Cameron's Mill WM. Cameron & CO Home OF Complete Building Service Fredericksburg Harper MR. and Mrs. WM. Grobe R—Mcdonald Photo Rodney Eckert Lord Or Lady Elgin Wm. Rogers
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