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Newspaper

Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1952

Page

2

Doris Land and Roy Schaeferkoeter Bride in Trinity Lutheran Rites

Doris Land daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Benno Land married Roy Schaeferkoeter son of Mr. and Mrs. Monroe Schaeferkoeter of Hye in Trinity Lutheran Church Stonewall on Sunday May 25 at 4 30 pm Rev G C Senff officiated The couple will reside in Johnson City Attendees included out of town guests from Llano Barnet San Antonio Blanco Luckenbach and Bianco.

Doris Land Roy Schaeferkoeter Trinity Lutheran Benno Land Monroe Schaeferkoeter Hye G. C. Senff

Nuptials Held In San Antonio

Miss Joan Moczygemba and Andrew Petermann were married at St. Peter's Church San Antonio by Rev MacSweeny on May 17 at 3 pm Charles Ludwig gave the bride away Emma Petermann was maid of honor Marvin Tatsch was best man A reception followed at the home of Mr and Mrs Agri in San Antonio After a wedding trip to Corpus Christi the couple will reside in Mason The bride wore a white lace over taffeta gown with a ballerina length skirt and a white lace hat The attendants wore pink embroidered organdy and carried gladioli

Stonewall Albert Meier Isabel Land Gloria Ann Moldenhauer Lillian Schaefer Don W. Smith Kurt Rech Edison Schaefer Dean Austin Max Schaeferkoeter Land Joan Moczygemba J. G. Moczygemba Andrew Petermann Albert Petermainn St. Peter’s Church San Antonio MacSweeny Charles Ludwig Emma Petermann Marvin Tatsch Charles Agri Corpus Christi Mason Palm Beach

Klett Twins Celebrate Sixth Birthday Party

Jennabeth and Jerald Klett marked their sixth birthday with a school themed party at home hosted by their mother Mrs Walter Klett. Twenty three children attended with a white frosted cake, green coconut grass and a red schoolhouse display.

Jennabeth Jerald Klett Walter Klett Edgar Kolmeier

Merz Spitzer Engagement Announced in Shafter

Mr and Mrs Herbert Spitzer of Shafter California announce the engagement of their sister Caroline Spitzer to Robert Merz of Waco Texas The couple are connected to Shafter High School with Miss Spitzer a student and Mr Merz a Stanford University graduate and student.

Herbert Spitzer Shafter Kern County Texas Caroline Spitzer Fred Boehnke Robert Merz Martin Merz Waco Spitzer Shafter High School Merz Stanford University

Clifteen Klein Becomes Bride of Alois Klein

Miss Clifteen Klein daughter of Mr and Mrs Helmuth Klein wed Alois Klein son of Mr and Mrs Emil Klein on May 21 at 8 am in St Francis Xavier Church Stonewall. Rev Robert Logan officiated with Henry Beckmann on organ. Floral decor featured white Easter lilies and Queen Annes lace. The bridal party wore taffeta and satin gowns with pearl necklaces. The couple plan to reside in Stonewall where the groom carpenters with his father.

Clifteen Klein Helmuth Klein Alois Klein Emil Klein St. Francis Xavier Church Stonewall Robert Logan Henry Beckmann Arnold Klein Werner Ottmers Arthur Lynn Hahn Ottmers Hahn Marcella Segner St. Mary's High School Armed Services

Holy Ghost WMS Meeting at Holy Ghost Lutheran Church

The Women's Missionary Society met in the church basement with 24 members. Guest speaker Mrs. Gus Sager spoke on Seek the Lord Through Prayer, as Vicar Wendel led Deuteronomy study and business was conducted by Mrs. Theo Knopp.

Women's Missionary Society of Holy Ghost Lutheran Church O. Lindenberg Gus. Sager Rudy Wendel Theo W. Knopp Walter Kolmeier WMF Llano Trinity Lutheran Homes Round Rock Mesdames Elgin Heimann Walter Henke Robert Arhelger

A L Baethge Honored Sunday Farewell to Baethge Family

A farewell gathering for Mr. and Mrs. Alvin L Baethge and their two sons Samuel and John was held at Oakcrest Park on Sunday May 25. Eleven Baethge siblings attended with their families. A 5 o'clock supper followed. The family plans to move to Hunt Arkansas where they will reside briefly. Baethge and relatives have leased land nearby to graze cattle in Hunt Arkansas.

Alvin L. Baethge Samuel Johnathon Baethge Oakcrest Park Mr. Baethge Harry Jordan Lawrence Hartmann Hunt Ark

Annabel Lochte Shower Honors Bride Elect at Cabin

Miss Annabel Lochte, bride elect of Roy Stroeher, honored with a May 25 miscellaneous shower and tea at the Girl Scout Cabin from 3 to 5 pm. Hostesses included Mesdames Fricke, Turner, Faught, Robertson, Spenrath, Herbert, and Miss Stroeher.

Annabel Lochte Roy Stroeher Girl Scout Cabin H. H. Fricke Lloyd Turner Elton Faught Edward Robertson Allen Spenrath Milton Herbert Betty Ann Stroeher H. A. Lochte Edgar Stroeher Otto Kolmeier Sinclair Mary Margaret Tally Andrew Jenschke Alton Oehler Miss Lochte Mr. Stroeher Holy Ghost Lutheran Church

Gladys Jenke Engagement Announced to James Ottmers

Mr and Mrs Willie Jenke announce the engagement of their daughter Gladys to James E Ottmers son of Mr and Mrs Helmuth Ottmers No date has been set for the wedding

Willie Jenke Gladys James E. Ottmers Helmuth Ottmers

St Mary’s Seniors Feted At Franke Lawn Party

St Mary’s High School seniors were honored at a lawn party hosted by Mrs Erwin Kraus Mr Robert Loth and Mr Rudy Franke with Rev Robert Logan present. Silver and red colors highlighted the table decor roses in silver bowls. Earlier Mr and Mrs Elton Jordan and daughter Patsy hosted a Mexican supper for Franklin and Frances Loth at 6 o'clock.

Mesdames Erwin Kraus Robert Loth Rudy Franke St. Mary's High School Franke Robert Logan Elton Jordan Patsy Franklin Frances Loth St. Mary's

Class Reunion Plans Complete

A committee finalized plans for Fredericksburg High School 1932 graduates reunion at Oakcrest Park on Sunday July 6. Rev. Albert Loudon will lead morning services followed by a barbecue lunch with a $1 adult and 50 cent child charge. Reservations due by June 15 to Alfred Crenwelge Emma French or Archie Langehennig.

Fredericksburg High School Oakcrest Park Albert Loudon Alfred Crenwelge Emma French Archie Langehennig

Petrified Forest of Arizona Stands as Forest of Stone

A vast natural landmark known as the Petrified Forest of Arizona comprises ancient tree trunks transformed to stone. The site draws visitors with its unique geology and fossilized remains.

Our States Petrified Forest Arizona

Shower Honors Nettie Ann Biddy Bride Elect

Miss Nettie Ann Biddy bride elect of Henry Rech is feted in the Girl Scout Cabin with tea and a shower on Sunday May 25 from 3 to 5 PM. Attendants include Stella Jung Nora Henke and Esther Mathias of Yorktown.

Stella Jung Nora Henke Esther Mathias Yorktown Nettie Ann Biddy Henry Rech Thelma Weidlein Ella Gold Viola Mae Schmidt Elizabeth Walter A. K. Krause Nettie McCarty H. S. Recd Mildred Lochte Gertrude Piichard Houston Austin Milton Dare Harlingen Lloyd Turner San Marcos Allen Spenrath Comfort

Coke Party at Meurer Home Honors St Marys Senior Girls

Miss Patsy Jordan and Betty Meurer hosted a Coke party on the Henry Meurer lawn Friday afternoon. Senior girls from St Marys High School were guests as refreshments were served and memories of school days were shared.

Patsy Jordan Betty Meurer Henry Meurer St Mary's High School

Holy Ghost Altar Guild Met Friday at Lutheran Church

The Altar Guild of the Holy Ghost Lutheran Church met on Friday May 16 for its monthly gathering with 16 members present. Rev Lindenberg led with prayer and the 65th Psalm, floral decor and guest book duties were assigned to Mrs Alex Henke and Mrs Walter Henke. The scripture lesson covered the 15th article of the Augsburg Confession, presented by Rev Lindenberg.

Altar Guild The Holy Ghost Lutheran Church Lindenberg Alex Henke Walter Henke

Music Study Club Hosts Vocal Music Evening

Twenty two members gathered at Mrs. O. Mintel home for a Vocal Music program led by Mrs. Walter Kolmeier. A Bach background рассказ featured a quartet and solo performances with Miss Jay Hein and others. Plans set for June tea at Hermann Sons Hall on June 8 marking the club’s fifteenth anniversary.

O. Mintel Walter Kolmeier Bach Ella Gold Jay Hein Herbert Pfeifer Max Beckmann Miss Hein Lester Keyser Opal Pitz Alfred Schnelle Hermann Sons Hall Wm. Dietel

Shower Honors Miss Klein

A surprise miscellaneous shower honored Miss Clifteen Klein on Sunday May 11 at the home of Mrs. Emil Klein. Hostesses were Mesdames Arnold Klein Lawrence Klein Arthur Lynn Hahn Werner Ottmers Werner Koch and Roy Weinheimer. Corsages were given to the honoree and to mothers and grandmothers. Mrs. Alex Segner supervised the guest book. Refreshments served to thirty five guests.

Emil Klein Clifteen Klein Arnold Klein Lawrence Klein Arthur Lynn Hahn Werner Ottmers Werner Koch Roy Weinheimer Helmuth Klein Maria Klein John Klein Alex Segner

Bank Closure Notices Honor Holidays

The Fredericksburg National Bank will be closed on Friday May 30 for Memorial Day and on Tuesday June 3 for Jefferson Davis Birthday.

Fredericksburg National Bank Jefferson Davis

Holy Ghost Lutheran Junior Mission Band Meeting Report

The Holy Ghost Lutheran Church Junior Mission Band met May 21 in the church basement. Elna Kuhlmann read Scripture, Patsy Heimann led prayer, and Mrs. Knopp shared a missionary story. They voted to hold summer meetings at 3 PM with Lord's Prayer and a song. Hostesses were Mrs. Edwin Scharnhorst and Mrs. Marvin Heimann.

Holy Ghost Lutheran Church Elna Kuhlmann Patsy Heimann Ted Knopp Rudy Wendel Edwin Scharnhorst Marvin Heimann

Untitled fragment hints at wedding tastes and surroundings

Fragmentary text references a bride and preferences for tastes and surroundings. The readable lines imply planning or guidance on matching a bride’s likes, but specifics are unclear.

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Kilman Photo Mrs Klett Merz-Spitzer Fredericksburg Publishing Co Holy Ghost A. L. Baethges Gladys Jenke Meurer Holy Ghost Altar Guild Mintel UNA UV AV California Pan-American World Airways United States Universal- International Studios Catalina Universal-International Studios Long Beach Kendall - Hodges Fredericksburg, Texas Miss Klein Holy Ghost Junior Mission Thomas Jefferson Monticello Bride Kendall-Hodges Fredericksburg
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