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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1967
Page
2
Mrs Rees hosted a luncheon at her home on Saturday May 12 for 14 St Marys High School graduates including honoree Cathy Van Bibber a senior. Elsa Gene assisted with arrangements of spring flowers and corsage gifts were given to the honoree.
The St Marys graduates heard an address by Rev Carlos Joenke and the Benediction ceremony led by Rev Harold Ehlinger. An organist and choir presented pieces including Praise Ye The Fi nes and Praise Be To Thee as diplomas were conferred. Nearby, the Rothmann family reunion gathered at City Park in Hondo on May 21 with local attendees.
Clyde Henke a Fredericksburg High School senior was honored with a party at Casa de Loma Kerrville on Sunday evening. The country barbecue featured red and white decors with candles and glass bowls attended by classmates, a grandmother, an aunt, his parents, and other relatives.
Mis r Alice Ann Wilke and Larry Husvin Pahl were married at St Mary’s Catholic Church with Sen W W Schneider officiating. The bride is daughter of Mrs Albert Wilke. the groom is son of Mr and Mrs Marvin Fair. Bridesmaids wore shrimp beaded crepe gowns. music by Paulette Wallendorf. White gladioli and mums decorated the church as vows were exchanged.
Traditional wedding details highlight Mrs Myrile Westerfeldt and Mr Wayne Weirich uniting in San Antonio with guests from Houston Kerrville Center Point and Chicago. The ceremony featured gardenias and roses, a three tier colonade cake, and a reception for about 90 attendees including family and high school friends.
The seniors of St. Marys High School were honored with Breakfast in St. Marys Cafeteria after the 7:39 Mass on Sunday May 21. Hostesses were the room parents Mr and Mrs Gilbert Kun Mr and Mrs Victor Pohl Mr and Mrs Monroe Heinemann and Mr and Mrs Alois Kunz. Assisted in serving were Miss Delores and Dorinda Heineman.
Continued report notes Sister Martha Anne’s tenure at St Marys, highlighting her leadership, Student Council sponsorship, and library improvements. The piece lists multiple faculty transfers to other schools and introduces new sisters joining St Marys from Lindsay, Providence, Ponca City, and family ties to local residents.
Miss Betty Ann Scheidt and Ty Schmi rae ar hk rd Sd 4 hve ae 1 onower honored at a shower hosted by Mrs. Frank Schmid and others at their home. Attendees from Mars Lackland AFB and Fort Worth shared pink daisy decor, white cake squares, and gifts. The couple plans a June 18 wedding at St Marys Catholic Church at 2 36 p m.
Miss Emmie Lou Pehl, bride to Airman 3C Donsid Allen, was honored with a mixed shower Friday evening March 12 at the home of Mr and Mrs Louis A Kunz Jr. Guests included Doris Jenschie Catelyn Pehl Betty Klein and others. Notes described pink attire and corsages of blue flowers and carnations. The event featured a centerpiece of roses and lilies, a two-tiered cake and refreshments for about 30 guests. The couple plans to marry soon at St Marys Catholic Church.
Miss Rita Gresbers was graduated as a licensed practical nurse at Sid Peterson Memorial Hospital Kerrville on Thursday night May 18. The ceremony took place at First Presbyterian Church. Rita, aged 1064 graduate of Fredericksburg High School, is the daughter of Mr and Mrs H A Greshers.
The Alamo Area TB Association launches a May and June mobile X ray unit in Fredericksburg to screen residents. Frank Muroz leads the mobile team with local volunteers answering questions and helping with forms. Fees of 50 cents adults and 25 cents teenagers are suggested but nobody refused service.
Mr and Mrs Herbert A Crenweige announce the engagement of their daughter Joyce to Cari Z Haute son of Charles Raute and Mrs Wace Perry A summer wedding is planned Joyce is a 1956 graduate of Fredericksburg High School and works at Dooley and Hoerster law firm Raute attended Fredericksburg High School and is currently serving in the U S Navy in San Diego
Misses Brown and four graduates were guests of honor at a Stein home event Saturday hosted by Mr and Mrs John Dooley and others. The living room centerpiece featured red gladioli and giant daisies and Becket Dips served on a petal frame with a red checked cloth. Attendees included family friends and two grandmothers with favors for high school music students.
Miss Alice Ann Wilke bride elect of Larry Pahl received a mixed shower on Wednesday May 10 at the home of Mrs Willem Wine in San Antonio. Guests from San Antonio enjoyed games, refreshments, and a shrimp colored decor theme. A second linen and candle shower followed on Thursday May 18 hosted by USAA co workers in San Astrorito.
Miss Sharon Langehennig and Miss Sherrie Wremers, Fredericksburg High School seniors, were honored at a Mexican dinner party May 20 hosted by Mr and Mrs Floyd Burgess. Mothers received corsages, guests signed a memory book, and decorations featured Mexican themes with plants, papel picado, and hand painted crafts.
Janice Vetter Troth, graduate of lightonds Hag School and senior at Our Lady of the Lake College, earned election to Wie's Wae Among Students in Ameritus Universities and Cotegen. She is a Sigma Tau Delta Eng alum and Kappa Shera PRE holder. Mir Winter and Weber family roots noted.
An evening gathering honored six seniors including Cara Pirtess and Dar Lieeen with diplomas and speeches. Family members attended at the Roberts Memorial center as faculty and guests praised the graduates and faculty.
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