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Newspaper

Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1940

Page

5

Shower Saturday Honors June Bride-To-Be at Sunny Side Tav

A tea and shower celebrated a June bride to be at the Sunny Side Tavern on Saturday from three to six. Hostesses Mesdames Max Wahl Hoffmann and Perry Jung led the event with guests from Llano, Brady, San Antonio, Austin, and Llano County. Flowers, a lace-trimmed table, and a miniature outdoor wedding scene framed the reception as friends delivered gifts and song for the bride elect.

Miss Ff Sunny Side Maxwahl W. ©. Hoffmann Perry Jung Annie Ratliff Llano Viola Juenke Kathrine Norton Prances Jones Loree Rothmann Esther Mathias San Antonio Worth Kingsbury Mary Lou Asher Austin Jess Johnson Leonard Turbervide Katherine Norton

FHS Gradate Lucille Stieler Honored With Dance

Miss Lucille Stieler entertained with a dance at Sunny Side Tavern Monday night honoring her sister Genevieve Stieler a FHS graduate. Blue and white decorations adorned the hall as guests from Comfort and beyond attended the event hosting 150 people.

Lucille Stieler Sunny Side Tavern Genevieve Stieler FHS Louis Stieler Hida Stieler Comfort

Lilly Sultemeier Weds Henry Bell at Edison Street Church

Miss Lilly Sultemeier daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Suengier of Sandy wed Henry Bell son of Mrs W T Bell of Pittsburg Texas Tuesday at 2 PM at the Edison Street Methodist Church. Rev O Kattner officiated and a wedding dinner followed at the bride’s home before the couple planned to Liverpool? their future home in Pittsburg Texas.

Lilly Sultemeier Arthur Suengier Sandy Henry 'S Bell Pittsburg Texas Edison Street O. Kattner Orwisy Ahrens Clemens Lindig Felix Sultemeier Or- Win Ahrens Addie Sultemeier Oudle

Social notes from Mrs H and Miss Agnesee event

Guests of Mrs H and Miss Agnesee attended a social gathering. Lucille Wahrmund and Asisky of Giddings were among those present.

Sagebie Bebie Mrs. H Agnesee Edithee Lucille Wahrmund Asisky Giddings

Hodges McWilliams Wedding in Austin

Miss Naomi Hodges daughter of Mrs. Ela Hodges Fredericksburg and Kenneth McWilliams son of Mrs. M McWilliams Austin united in a double ring ceremony May 18 at 7 30 p m in the First Christian Church of Austin. Rev H J Sheets officiated the first wedding in the new church. The bride wore toast crepe and redingote with white accessories and white carnations. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Chester Deen. The couple will reside in Austin where the groom works for Ward and Treadwell Optical Co.

Naomi Hodges Ela Hodges Fredericksburg Kenneth McWiliams M. McWilliams Austin H. J. Sheets First Christian Church of Chester Deen

Bridge Fete At Sunny-Side Tavern Hosts Honored Ladies

Mrs Henry Hirsch Jr and Mrs Victor Schoenewolf hosted a bridge party Monday at Sunny-Side Tavern with larkspur and lace arrangements. Prizes went to Mrs Ralph Gold and Miss Geraldyne Schoenewolf for high, Mrs S H Smyre for low, and Mrs J H Perry and Mrs Kermit Striegler for cutting. Refreshments included meat salad chips pickles smacks cake and pineapple sodas.

Henry Hirsch, Jr Victor Schoenewolf Sunny-Side Ralph Gold Geraldyne Schoenewolf S. H. Smyre J. H. Perry Kermit Striegler

Mrs Harvey Stein Hostess For Bridge Tea

Mrs Harvey Stein entertained with four tables of bridge at her home on Friday afternoon using garden flowers for decoration. A lunch of chicken salad golden glow salad devil’s food cake and minted pineapple punch was served. Mesdames Wm Petmecky Udo Henke and S H Smyre scored highest in bridge.

Harvey Stein Wm. Petmecky Udo Henke S. H. Smyre

Graduates Host Supper Party At Miss Habenicht Home

Misse Dorothy Henke and Nel lie Habenicht, graduates of Fredericksburg High School, entertained classmates Monday night with a lawn supper party at Miss Habenicht’s home. White roses formed a centerpiece and place cards marked seats for Miss Agnes Juenke, Miss Mildred Borchers, Frederick Dieter, Kurt Lindenberg, Elmer Luckenbach and the hostesses.

Dorothy Henke Nellie Habenicht Fredericksburg High School Miss Habenicht Agnes Juenke Mildred Borchers Frederick Dieter Kurt Lindenberg Elmer Luckenbach

Bridge Club Guests and Scores at He Lot es event

Mrs Werner Keidel hosted her bridge club guests at her parents home in He lotes last week with Mrs Louis Stieler and Mrs Otto Burgdorf among attendees. Wild flowers and sweet peas decorated the rooms as lunch was served. Mrs Eddie Ochs and Mrs Werner Keidel posted the high score in the afternoon.

Werner Keidel Ned McIlhenny Helotes Louis Stieler Otto Burgdorf Eddie Ochs Henry Becker Ralph Gold Bill Teague Joe Hanus Mrs. Goodale

Husbands to Attend Harper Club Meeting Spotlight

Miss Elberta Martin addressed the Harper Home Demonstration Club at Mrs. Fred Gammenthaler’s home. Plans include a center in Harper with Klein Branch, supervisor appointments, garden and food product bulletins, and Rally Day planning. The next meeting May 28 at 8 p m will invite husbands to attend.

Elberta Martin Harper Home Fred Gammenthaler Harper Klein Harper Work Harvey Stevens Martin Pete Baethge

Mrs Alfred Baethge Elected Delegate to Short Course

Doss Demonstration club members meet at Mrs John Dittmars for a Mother's Day program. A flower contest names Mrs John Dittmar as top picker. Mrs Alfred Baethge is elected delegate for short course. Rally Day planned for June 5 with kitchen exhibit and supply purchases. Next meeting June 20 at Mrs Paul Sauers.

Alfred Baethge John Dittmar Doss Martin Paul Sauer

Harper Girls Learn Fundamentals of Canning

The Harper 4 H Girls met at the High School building May 8 1940 with canning as the topic led by Miss Alberta Martin. Interest booklets on canning were shared and a discussion on canning fruits followed. Mary Virginia Stevens, recently back, was welcomed to the group. Mary F Fletcher reporter.

Harper 4-H Alberta Martin Mary Virginia Stevens Mary F. Fletcher

Hagel Sauer Rites Solemnized in Harper

Maria Hagel daughter of Mr and Mrs Ben Hagel wed Emil Sauer son of Mrs Henry Sauer in a Catholic Parsonage ceremony at Harper with Rev Aloys Gitter officiating. The bride wore navy blue with Sweetheart roses. Attendants were Erna Sauer and Alois Jung. The couple left for a wedding trip to New Mexico and Colorado and will reside at Doss.

Maria Hagel Ben Hagel Emil Sauer Henry Sauer Harper Aloys Gitter Erna Sauer Alois Jung New Mexico Colorado Doss

Fredericksburg High School 1930 Class Reunion Planned

The 1930 Fredericksburg High School graduating class will mark ten years since graduation with a picnic at Klaerner's Grove on Sunday May 26 at 1 30 p m. Invited are graduates their families and teachers from that period including Miss Julia Estill and Messrs B L Enderle and R W Klingelhoefer.

Fredericksburg High School Klaerner’s Grove Julia Estill Messrs B. L. Enderle R. W. Klingelhoefer

Miss Mildred Durst Visits San Marcos Weekend

Miss Mildred Durst of San Marcos spent a weekend visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Alex Durst.

Mildred Durst San Marcos Mrs Alex Durst

Social Calendar Listing for May 27 to May 31

A week of gatherings with clubs and bridge groups across local homes. Events include Reading Chub at Mrs Louis Brodie s home Friday, Music Study Club officer election Monday, Missionary Society Circle Two at First Methodist Tuesday, several bridge hostess sessions Wednesday, High Five and other bridge events Thursday, and an Order of the Eastern Star installation Friday night in the lodge room.

Chub Louis’ Brodie Walter Kolmeier W. G. Hofmann Missionary Society First Methodist Church Fred Mathisen Alex Durst Felix Keidel Lester Keyser Emil Knopp Otto Burgdorf Arthur Rowert Walter Knoche Order of the Fastern Star

Real Religion Sermon At Epworth League Services

Sunday School at 9 45 followed by worship at 10 45. Sermon subject Real Religion. Special music noted. Union Evening Services at the church. Epworth League at 7 30. Rev O F Kattner preaches at 8 o clock. W M Rader pastor.

Our Church Epworth League O. F. Kattner W. M. Rader

Cave Creek Luth Church Publishes Sunday Schedule

CAVE CREEK LUTH church announces Sunday school and bible class at 7 30 p m with English services at 8 30 p m inviting all to attend. Pastor W C Poehlmann extends welcome. Local visitors include Mrs T K Knopp of San Antonio and Dr and Mrs Werner Keidel.

W. C. Poehlmann T. K. Knopp San Antonio Werner Keidel

Zion Luthers Church Vacation School Opens May 27

Zion Lutheran Church invites all to 9:00 a m services and 10:30 a m worship. Bible Vacation School begins Monday May 27 at 8:00 a m. Pastor A Bracher extends a cordial welcome.

Sunday Services Notice for O. Lindenberg Church

A local church announces services on Sunday after Trinity with 9 a.m. Sunday school and Bible class followed by 10 a.m. Divine Services. Pastor O. Lindenberg leads the congregation.

Trinity Divine Services O. Lindenberg

Sunday religious services schedule announced

Sunday school at 9 45 a m worship at 10 45 a m Young People service at 7 30 p m Union service at First Methodist church at 8 00 p m Pastor O F Kattner leads the program.

First Methodist Church F. Kattner

Miss Schandua Hosts Sewing Club Meeting

Miss Theresa Schandua hosted Wednesday afternoon for ten members of her sewing club. Rooms were arranged with roses carnations daisies and sweet peas. An appetizing menu featured sliced meat noodle salad creamed cole slaw wafers creamed pineapple cake and iced tea.

Theresa Schandua

Crabapple Lut Church Service Schedule

The Crabapple Lut Church holds English services at 9:30 a.m and 10:30 a.m led by Pastor W. C. Poehlmann inviting parishioners to join aboard the ship with us phrase.

Bethany Lutheran Services Schedule

German services at 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. Luther League at 7:30 p.m. Pastor Theo. M. Haag leads the Bethany Lutheran congregation.

Silver Wedding Anniversary Observed

Mr. and Mrs. Herman Rusche celebrated their Silver Wedding Anniversary Wednesday night at Seipp's Park with relatives and friends. Herman and His Boys provided music for dancing after a bountiful supper. Other items note Miss Faye Stein visiting from the University of Texas, Robin Mund's Navy duty in San Diego, and local social visits among Caldwell residents.

Herman Rusche Seipp's Park Herman Eddie Stein Faye Stein University of Texas Robin Mund San Diego California U. S. Navy Helen Florine Pape Grace Gerland Caldwell Galveston Alma St. Wortha

Albert Lus heran Church Sunday Services

Albert Lusheran Church schedules Sunday school at 9 30 a m and regular worship at 10 30 a m with Paul Leonard as pastor.

Albert Lusheran Paul Leonard

Gillespie Woman Enters Llano Cowgirl Contest

Mrs Clinton Hardin of Gillespie County announced last week her entry as a contestant in the Llano Cowgirl Contest to be held during the Llano Rodeo on June 6 7 and 8. Contestants are expected from Gillespie Blanco Burnet San Saba and Mason Counties.

Clinton Hardin Llano Gillespie County Gillespie Blanco Burnet San Saba Mason

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Methodist Church Sunny-Side Tavern Harper Club Cave Creek Luth Victor Keide Kerrville H. Welge Lewis Ted Carr Irene Lewis Chicago Mrs Ed Pekl Bedrock Paul Mann Brady Holy Ghost Church Edison ST. Meth. Church Miss Schandua Crabapple Lut Church Bethany Lutheran Luther League Theo M. Haag Leon F. Zwiener Optometrist Palace Theatre Bldg Kallenberg’s Pharmacy City Cafe Felix Klaerner Prop Stein’s Ice Factory Veterans of Bank Fredericksburg National Bank
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