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Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1950

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Mother's Day Dinner Held In Harper

Home of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Russell in Harper hosted a Mother's Day dinner honoring Mrs Russell's mother and her sisters. The group included Mesdames W. J. Moore Kerrville D. L. Wiley Harper and others with guests Archie Lennon Harper Tom Nichols Kerrville John E. McCaleb Kerrville Sam McCaleb Kerrville Elmer Lee Russell Harper and A. H. Wilson Hunt.

W. C. Russell Harper Hunt Archie Lennon Tom Nichols John FE. McCaleb Sam McCaleb Kerrville D. L. Wiley A. H. Wilson Elmer Lee Russell

Carolyn Nichols Shower Honors Bride-to-Be in Sunnyside

Miss Carolyn Nichols honored at a miscellaneous shower Sunday from 2 to 4 pm at Sunnyside Tavern. Attendants included Mesdames Harold Braeutigam San Antonio Edwin Braeutigam and Raymond Braeutigam. She will wed Donald Morgan of Austin in San Antonio May 28.

Carolyn Nichols Sunnyside Harold Braeutigam San Antonio Edwin Braeutigam Raymond Braeutigam Nichols Austin Donald Morgan Frances Nichols Henry Braeutigain FE. J. Foy Dorothy Luckenbach Juanita Schmidt

Bernice Scherer Weds Willie Wehmeyer in Holy Ghost Church

Miss Bernice Scherer and Willie A. Wehmeyer Jr married at Holy Ghost Lutheran Church on Sunday May 21 at 4 30 pm in a ceremony conducted by Reverend O Lindenberg. The couple will reside on a Luckenbach farm after a Coast trip.

Willie A. Wehmeyer Jr Holy Ghost Lutheran O. Lindenberg Wehmeyer Bernice Scherer Felix Scherer Willie A. Wehmeyer Kilman Willie Wehmeyer Holy Ghost Church Willie A. Wehmeyer, Jr Holy Ghost Lutheran Church Johnny Moritz Betty Ann Stroeher Vernell Heimann San Antonio

Ed Leifeste Golden Wedding Observed at Castell

Mr and Mrs Ed Leifeste celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on May 17 at the home of their son Randolph Leifeste near Castell. A noon barbecue, afternoon reception, and devotional program followed with relatives from Llano Seguin and Austin in attendance.

Ed. Leifeste Randolph Leifeste Castell Eddie Holly Wilburn Rossmann San Antonio Mozelle Schmidt Rue Arlene Rothmann Rey McKinney E. F. Schuessler Seguin L. F. Kneese Emma Kneese Angus Leifeste Ruby Roy Rothmann Llano Ida Phil Fredericks Grass Valley Calif Elsie Monroe Schmidt Gilbert Leifeste Austin Randolph

Memorial Program Flags for Memorial Day Observed

Flags will be furnished for grave decoration of veterans. Those unable to pick up a flag before Sunday June 4 may obtain one during Memorial Services at Holy Ghost Church.

Holy Ghost Church

Security State Bank Closed for Memorial Day

The Security State Bank will be closed on Tuesday May 30 in observance of Memorial Day. The notice advises customers to plan transactions accordingly and return to regular hours the following day.

Security State Bank

Barbecue Dinner for Miss Bernice Scherer Honored Bride

Mrs. Frank Schmidt and Mrs. Walter McKay hosted a chicken barbecue at the McKay home on Wednesday night in honor of Miss Bernice Scherer who wed Willie Wehmeyer Jr on May 21. Twenty five guests attended including bridal party members, the couple’s parents, and friends. Miss Juanita Schmidt, a UT sophomore, is visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. Frank Schmidt.

Frank Schmidt Walter McKay McKay Bernice Scherer Willie Wehmeyer Jr Juanita Schmidt University of Texas Frank Schmdt

Gipson Cards Offer Party and Event Greeting Services

The Gipson Cards advertise personalized announcements for parties birthdays weddings and showers. Contact details emphasize custom messages and card options for sympathy and special occasions.

Gipson Ing Co

Three Seniors Feted At Party For FHS Graduates

Mrs. Wm. M. Petmecky and Mrs. Jack Petermann hosted a coke and sandwich party at the Petmecky home honoring Marilyn Schmidt, Douglas Reichenau, and Bobby Petmecky, all seniors at FHS. Close friends attended.

Wm. M. Petmecky Jack Petermann Petmecky Marilyn Schmidt Douglas Reichenau Bobby Petmecky FHS

Texas Liberty Bell Tour to Visit 120 Towns in 87 Counties

The Texas kick-off will be in Fort Worth with an unveiling of a duplicate Liberty Bell. Over seven weeks the bell will tour 5000 miles visiting 120 towns in 87 counties across the state.

Texas Fort Worth

Garden Hobby Show Holds Harper Event

A Garden Hobby Show took place in Harper High School Auditorium on Saturday afternoon. Speaker Mrs H H Fricke discussed Oriental Gardening, and Bonnie Sue Hein performed The Flowers That Bloom in the Spring with Hilma Hein at piano. Mrs Walter Knoche judged.

Harper H. H. Fricke Bonnie Sue Hein Hilma Hein Walter Knoche The Tejas and Knoche Fricke Bonnie Sue Isabel Hein Mesdames Walter Kolmeier Henry Houy Wm. Petmecky

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