Church School Rally at Cherry Springs Set
The Lutheran Church School Association of the Fredericksburg Area holds its spring rally Sunday May 28 at Cherry Springs parish house starting 4 30 pm. Rev G A Poehlmann topics the address Where Do We Go From Here with discussion led by Rev Julius Holm and A L Zelisko. Visitors register before 4 30 pm and questions to Zelisko Box 272 Kerrville Texas.
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Lutheran Church School Association of
Fredericksburg
Cherry Springs
G. A. Poehlmann
Julius
Gibson Greeting Card Line Delights Fredericksburg Fans
Fredericksburg Publishing Company debuts a bright new line of Gibson greeting cards. The cheerful collection aims to lift spirits and celebrate friendship with warm designs and playful messages.
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Gibson
Fredericksburg Publishing Company
Girl Scout Mother-Daughter Tea Held at the Cabin
The local Girl Scouts entertained their mothers with a Friday afternoon tea in the Cabin. Mothers registered and received ivy leaf tokens bearing the Girl Scout emblem. Troop crafts were on display while Daisies decorated the lace tables and troops alternated serving.
Father and Daughter Killed in Accident Near Hobbs
Irwin L. Hoke and his eight year old daughter died in a Sunday car crash near Hobbs New Mexico. Mrs. Hoke, formerly Loret ta Leppin of Pflugerville Texas, was critically injured. Funeral services for both victims set for Friday May 26 at 2 pm Hyltin Manor Funeral Home Austin and 3 pm Lutheran Church Pflugerville.
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Irwin L. Hoke
Hobbs
N. M
Soils and Men Interdependent Through Time and Work
Discussion of the deep bond between humans and the earth explores how crops feed communities and how soils reflect human labor. It highlights mutual reliance, ancient farming, and ongoing stewardship shaping economies and diets.
Machine Shop Honored For Sales Efforts
Fredericksburg Machine Shop sales force was honored May 15 at the Driskill Hotel in Austin as the Frigidaire Division of General Motors awarded a plaque for 100 percent sales in commercial refrigeration and air conditioning in 1949. The award was given to Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Ottmers, Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Klinksick, and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Pfeiffer, who attended the meeting.
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Fredericksburg
Driskill Hotel
Austin
Frigidaire
General Motors Corporation
Gilbert Ottmers
Arnold Klinksick
Henry Pfeiffer
Tyra Ann Cox Celebrates Seventh Birthday Party
Tyra Ann Cox celebrated her seventh birthday at a home party hosted by her mother Mrs. Tyrus Cox on Monday afternoon. About thirty guests attended and a chocolate chiffon cake with seven sparklers and red hollyhocks graced the table. Mesdames Joe Stein Laurie Wells and Merlee Petermann assisted in serving.
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Tyra Ann Cox
Tyrus Cox
Joe Stein
Laurie Wells
Merlee Petermann
Notable local residents undergo operations this week
The Hospital News lists patients who had operations last week including Miss Meta Hohmann Ervin Gross Marilyn Lawrence daughter of Ivan Lawrence W H Jones Joseph Weinheimer Mrs Calvin Schaefer Barbara Schuch daughter of Chester Schuch Mrs Felix Baethge Mrs J C Moellendorf John Kunz Mrs Chas Braeutigam Edgar Ellebracht and Alvina St Clair daughter of M B St Clair.
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Meta Hohmann
Ervin Gross
Marilyn Lawrence
Ivan Lawrence
W. H. Jones
Joseph Weinheimer
Calvin Schaefer
Barbara Schuch
Chester Schuch
Felix Baethge
J. C. Moellendorf
John Kunz
Chas. Braeutigam
Edgar Ellebracht
Alvina St. Clair
M. B. St.Clair
Resolution of Sympathy for Be Your Be
The Concordia Men's Singing Club expresses sincere sympathy to the bereaved family of their oldest fellow member. The resolution, dated May 19, 1950 in Fredericksburg Texas, asks that it be entered in minutes, published in local papers, and a copy given to the family.
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Concordia Men’s Singing Club
Cub Scout Pack Meeting Held Pack 133
Cub Scout Pack 133 held its regular monthly meeting. Rev. A C Greenwaldt gave the invocation. Den 2 read a story with audience participation. Den 3 performed a Mother's Day poem under Mrs Milton Edwards. Den 5 presented a May aircraft skit led by Mrs Milton Gerhard. Jack Barnes spoke on Cubbing. Curtis Cameron and Wayne Zimmermann graduated.
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A. C. Greenwaldt
Joe Lewis
Den 2
Cubs
Den 3
Milton Edwards
Den 5
Milton Gerhard
Jack Barnes
Curtis Cameron
Wayne Zimmermann
Lutheran Boy Scout Troop
Johnny Verbeck
Betty Sell Feted At Linen Shower In Denton
Miss Betty Sell bride elect of T. J. Chapman was honored with a linen shower at Sunny Shie Tavern on Tuesday afternoon. Guests included Mesdames Jack Lawrence Erwin Anderegg Jack Rhymes and Miss Betty Alberty. The couple plans to marry May 28 at 4 p m in the Little Chapel in the Woods Texas State College for Women Denton.
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Betty Sell
T. J. Chapman
Sunnyshie Tavern
Jack Lawrence
Erwin Anderegg
Jack Rhymes
Betty Alberty
Miss Sell
Mr. Chapman
Little Chapel In the Woods
Texas State College For Women
Denton
Ewald Schaefer
Werner Keidel Jr
Carol
Kathy Keidel
G. P. Tallent
Mason
Knopp and Metzger Appointed Cosmetics Representatives
Knopp and Metzger named exclusive representatives for Eve Stewart Cosmetics in Fredericksburg. Miss Suzanne Pickett, Eva Stewart's special representative, will visit during May 29 to June 3 to offer makeup advice and provide a free skin analysis and make up chart.
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Knopp & Metzger
Eve Stewart Cosmetics
Fredericksburg
Suzanne Pickett
Eva Stewart
Party for Marilyn Schmidt At Fricke Home
Mesdames H. H. Fricke and Paul A. Lange hosted a coke party for FHS Senior Marilyn Schmidt at the Fricke home on Monday morning. Twenty four girls and senior sponsors Mrs. A. K. Krause and Mrs. Mildred Lochte attended. A centerpiece of red carnations and garden flowers decorated the rooms. A corsage of red and white carnations and a novelty guest book were given to the honoree.
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Mesdames
H. H. Fricke
Paul A. Lange
Marilyn Schmidt
FHS
Fricke
A. K. Krause
Mildred Lochte
Barbara Schuch to Kenneth Klein Engagement Announced
Mr and Mrs Chester Schuch announce the engagement of their daughter Barbara to Kenneth Klein son of Mr and Mrs Al fons Klein.
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Chester Schuch
Barbara
Kenneth Klein
Alfons Klein
Legion Post Delegation Attends District Convention
A Louis Jordan Post American Legion delegation attended the 21st district convention in Junction last weekend. Members included Mr. and Mrs. H Welge Lewis, Alex Mittendorf and Jimmie Gillen. The group reported a fine convention with an outstanding business session and excellent entertainment.
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Louis Jordan Post
American Legion
Junction
H. Welge Lewis
Alex Mittendorf
Jimmie Gillen
Europe IS the second smallest continent by size
The text states Europe is the second smallest continent and notes a housefly lives about eight to ten weeks on average.
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Europe
Seniors Honored by Mothers on Monday at FHS
Mothers of the seniors at FHS honored them with a buffet supper and dance at Sunnyside Tavern on Monday night. Tables featured white linen and a daisies centerpiece with red and white crepe paper bows. Guests danced to the music of the nickelodian after supper.
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FHS
Sunnyside Tavern
Summer Program Plans World of Activities for Churches
The article describes a summer program with plans for outings, games, and a square dancing night. A steering committee and advisory group will shape the schedule, with the first meeting set for Friday night June 2 in Fair Park Hall under adult supervision.
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Fair Park Hall
Coke Party Honors Marion Schroeder at Nixon Home
A Saturday morning coke party at the Victor Nixon home honored Marion Schroeder an FHS graduate. Mesdames Jack Nixon Erwin Nixon and Victor Nixon hosted with garden flowers throughout the house. Senior girls teachers and close friends attended the event.
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Jack Nixon
Erwin Nixon
Victor Nixon
Marion Schroeder
FHS
Leg Fractures From Farm Incidents Reported Nearby
Mrs. Christian Mathisen suffered a fractured right leg when kicked by a cow during milking on May 17 at their Rocky Hill Community home. She was hospitalized in Fredericksburg then returned home Tuesday. Two other fractures were reported: Alfred Weinheimer with a left leg fracture from a May 17 fall and Emil Friedrich with an ankle fracture from a May 23 fall.
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Christian Mathisen
Rocky Hill
Mathisen
Fredericksburg
Alfred Weinheimer
Emil Friedrich
Edmund Friedrich
Noahs Ark Built of Gopher Wood
A short note states Noahs Ark was constructed from gopher wood, a cited biblical material.
Training Course In Cub Scouting On June 8
A Cub Scout Work training course will be held at the Boy Scout Cabin on Thursday, June 8. Jack Barnes and an Austin Scout executive will lead with sessions from 9 to 11 p m and an evening session for fathers. Den mothers and other mothers of Cubs are urged to attend.
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Jack Barnes
Austin
Birthday Party for S Feller at Home
Stephen Feller celebrated his 10th birthday with friends and potential classmates at a Wiener roast hosted by his mother, Mrs Lorence Feller, on the rear lawn. A baby armadillo served as the main attraction before the party, while a square chocolate cake bore red petunias and green candles. Favors included paper doll books for girls and baseball glove key chains for boys.
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Stephen Feller
Lorence Feller
Feller
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Machine Shop
IN the Hospital
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Concordia Singing Club
Ernest Crenwelge
Lawrence Meurer
Edwin Herbert
Texas
Mutual Lumber Co
Uying Ra
Building Center
LINEN
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Benjamin Franklin
America
Coke Party
S. Feller
City of Fredericksburg Utilities
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