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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1950
Page
2
The past week saw a permit issued for a $10,000 residence and garage on West Travis Street to W. W. Knotts. Other permits include AHB Food Store for metal awnings costing $500, Fredericksburg Hospital and Clinic for an open shed at $300, and Otto Schneider Sr for a chicken house at $125.
Marys, May 20 ceremony at St Marys Church united Louise Emma Zenner and Archie Kunz with Rev Bodo Galle officiating. Music by Mrs Albert Kammlah, 120 guests at Hotel Nimitz noon dinner, 300 at Herman Son Hall dance. Attendants included Mrs Norman Stehling and Miss Marjorie Zenner.
Keidel Drug Store offers Black Hawk Ointment to treat eczema tetter ringworm athletes foot prickly heat poison oak and itchy sores for children. Jar priced at 60c or 1.00 with satisfaction guaranteed.
Gladys Welgehausen scored 90.75 and Elroy Behrends 90.5 as top seniors. Special recognitions went to Betty Stroeher president of the senior class and others for academics and perfect attendance. Betty Stroeher presented a donation for school furniture. The Fredericksburg Hi School Band performed under David Hargis with processional and graduates sang now in the time and the alma mater.
Mrs Paul Hanisch, born in 1872, celebrated her 95th birthday with family. She helped open the local drug store decades ago and lives with her son Frank and daughter Elsbeth. Her husband died in 1907 in Fredericksburg. Her daughter Helene predeceased her.
The bride's book was led by the bride and Miss Frances Loth assisted with gifts. Refreshments followed the dance. After a Colorado trip, the couple will reside at the Arthur Zenner ranch. The bride, a 1944 St Mary’s High graduate, and the groom, who served 22 months in the army with 14 overseas in the Philippines and Japan, were joined by out of town guests from San Antonio Houston Austin Dallas and Boerne.
A brief mention urges readers to scan want ads for good deals and timely opportunities. It highlights value and practical tips for locating affordable items in local listings.
Final rites for Arthur H. Weirich were conducted May 21 1950 at Schaetter Funeral Home with Rev O Lindenberg officiating. Interment followed at City Cemetery. Weirich a retired Fredericksburg blacksmith died May 19 after a long illness at age 64 years 6 months 12 days. He was born November 7 1885 in Fredericksburg to William and Theresa Weirich. He married Meta Fischer February 18 1913 at Morris Ranch Texas. Survivors include his wife two brothers Richard Beeville and Arwin Fredericksburg and three sisters Elsie San Antonio Mrs O D Hoke Fredericksburg and Mrs J B Manning San Antonio.
Mrs. Paul Hanisch along with Frank and Elsbeth Hanisch thank all who called, sent cards and flowers for the family on the hundredth birthday anniversary. The warm tokens of love and esteem are sincerely appreciated.
Weirich, longtime Fredericksburg and Gillespie County musician, died leaving two brothers Hilmar and Max in memory. He was the oldest active member of Concordia Singing Club, which rendered two songs at the last rites in the funeral home.
A local newspaper notices a call to advertise available homes. Property managers urge landlords to list vacancies to aid families seeking shelter.
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