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Newspaper

Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1946

Page

2

Fredericksburg High School Class Holds Second Annual Reunion

The 1941 Fredericksburg High School class met at Klaemer's Park on Sunday May 26 with 41 members and guests. Guenther Luckenbach led the meeting and a plaque to a World War I service member was approved. The group planned next year's reunion and future five year intervals, followed by an evening of dancing at the Tavern. Mrs. Evelyn Kilman was named arrangements chair for the next event.

Fredericksburg High School Klaemer's Park Guenther Luckenbach Evelyn Kilman

W E D Sewing Club Meets at Henke Home

The W E D Sewing Club gathered at Mrs Sidney Henke's home with all members present. The afternoon featured sewing and conversation and refreshments at 4 30 served by Mrs Harold Hannemann. Daisy arrangements decorated the room. Next meeting set with Mrs Harold Dietel.

W. E. D. Sewing Club Sidney Henke Harold Hannemann Harold Dietel

Fritz Wendel Rites Held In Kerrville

Miss Alene Wendel daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Wendel of Harper and Norbert Fritz son of Mr and Mrs Emil Fritz of Tivydale were united in marriage at St Johns Lutheran Church Kerrville on Sunday May 26 at 3 30 pm with Rev Walter Probst officiating in a double ring ceremony. The bride wore a long white satin dress with a sweeping train and veil. She carried her grandmother's white Bible and a dime in her shoe. The groom is a Pacific War veteran and will reside in Gonzales where he works in a radio shop.

Alene Wendel Henry Wendel Harper Norbert Fritz Emil Fritz Tivydale Kerrville St. John’s Lutheran Church Walter Probst Harper High School Pacific Gonzales

Henke Brother Pair Among San Francisco Visitors

Mr. A C Henke of San Francisco arrived on Wednesday to spend several weeks with his brother Max T Henke and family.

A. C. Henke San Francisco California Max T. Henke

Mountain landmark near Swiss Italian border

Mt. Matterhorn stands in the Alps near the border between Switzerland and Italy, highlighting its dramatic alpine setting and national proximity.

Mt. Matterhorn The Alps

Fischer-McDougall Rites Solemnized In Seguin

Miss Eunice Fischer daughter of Mrs Louis Fischer and the late Louis Fischer wed Alton D McDougall son of Mr and Mrs Benno McDougall of Fredericksburg in a May 22 ceremony at Emmanuel Lutheran Church Seguin Rev E J Braulich officiated Ushers Hilmar Tschoepe Lawrence served as best man Elton Meyer Grover Fischer maid of honor Miss Marjorie Rawe wore light blue and carried pink asters reception followed at the bride s home after a two week honeymoon in Colorado Springs and Denver the couple to reside in Seguin

Eunice Fischer Louis Fischer Alton D. McDougall Benno McDougall Fredericksburg Emmanuels Lutheran Church Seguin E. J. Braulich T. M. Janssen Paulus Braulich Hilmar Tschoepe Lawrence Elmer Ellebracht Elton Meyer Grover Fischer Marjorie Rawe Leona Lambrecht Capt W. H. Owen Fischer Mrs. McDougall Armed Services Randolph Field Colorado Springs Denver O. W. Rawe Cibolo Ora McDougall Edwin Staats G. R. Oehler Leola McDougall San Saba W. L. McDougall San Antonio Tom K. Gibbs Austin

Pinochle Club Meets at Loth Home

Members of the pinochle club met with Mrs. Bob Loth on Thursday night. High score winners were Mrs. Chas. Dolezal and Mr. Victor Sagebiel, with low score players Mrs. Loth and Mr. Dolezal. A refreshments plate was served. The club will meet again on the third Wednesday in June at the Dolezal home.

Bob Loth Chas. Dolezal Victor Sagebiel Loth Dolezal

Misses Molberg and Kordzik Honored at Graduation Luncheon

Frances Molberg and Mary Louise Kordzik were honored at a luncheon hosted by Mrs. Alfred Schmidt and Mrs. Henry Schmidt at Hotel Nemitz on Saturday May 25. A three course meal was served on lace covered tables with larkspur arrangements. Corsages and gifts were exchanged between the graduates and the guests amid a festive atmosphere. There is a contrast noting Arkansas hosts a working diamond mine among states with diamond deposits.

Frances Molberg Mary Louise Kordzik Fredericksburg High School Alfred Schmidt Henry Schmidt Hotel Nimitz

Bethany Luther League Meets at Royce Brown Home

Bethany Luther League gathered May 22 at 7:30 p m in Royce Brown’s home with 21 members present. Miss Irene Knopp led scripture and prayer, Rev Poehlmann spoke on How Lutherans Are United, and guest James Neffendorf discussed the upcoming Vacation Bible Camp at Kerrville. Delegates to Texas Lutheran College and District Luther League Convention were chosen.

Bethany Luther League Royce Brown Irene Knopp Poehlmann James Neffendorf Methodist Assembly Kerrville Oliver Kowert Texas Lutheran College Paul Marquart Raymond Dietrich Luther League Seguin Dorothy Luckenbach Ella Just Elsie Lang

Home Secretary Attends Births in King’s Family

An official of the English government the Home Secretary attends the birth of all children in the King’s family.

Home Secretary

Banks to Close for Memorial Day and Jefferson Davis Birthday

Fredericksburg National and Security State Banks announce closures on Memorial Day May 30 and on Monday June 3 for Jefferson Davis Birthday.

Fredericksburg National The Security State Jefferson Davis

Kindergarten Graduation Set Tuesday Night

The twenty third commencement exercises of the Kindergarten Class will be held on the stage of the Palace Theatre on Tuesday night June 4 with the class presenting its annual program. Included are songs games and a playlet entitled Around The Clock. Seven students will receive diplomas: Helen Kay Knopp Patsy Ann Kuenemann Jewel E Langerhans Ellen Walter Ginger St Clair Peter Ingram and Robert Gail Krause.

Palace Theatre F. J. Maier Helen Kay Knopp Patsy Ann Kuenemann Jewel E. Langerhans Ellen Walter Ginger St. Clair Peter Ingram Robert Gail Krause

Shower for Bride-Elect Adeline Schlaudt in San Antonio

Miss Adeline Schlaudt was honored at a surprise miscellaneous bridal shower Saturday evening hosted by Mrs. Hubert Mohr in San Antonio. Pink and white baskets held gifts, the serving table boasted pink and white spring flowers, and 25 guests enjoyed chicken salad cake and punch after games. Assistants included Mrs. Gilbert Halm and Mrs. Harvey Voges.

Adeline Schlaudt Hubert Mohr San Antonio Gilbert Halm Harvey Voges

Wisconsin Governing Duty Starts at Age Eighty for Walter Goodland

Walter S. Goodland, aged eighty, assumed gubernatorial duties in Wisconsin. The transition marks the end of the prior administration and the start of his term as chief executive.

Walter S. Goodland Wisconsin

Music Study Club Names New Officers

Members met at Mrs. John W. Metzger’s home for a program on contemporary American composers led by Mrs. Victor Stahl. Biographies and works of Toscanini, Frank Black, Heifetz, Iturbi, Goodman, James, Thomas, and Crosby were presented. Mrs. Lester Keyser played several recordings. The nominating committee report led to electing Mrs. Harvey Stein president, Mrs. Alex Mittendorf vice president, Mrs. Ernest Lochte secretary, Mrs. Wm. Kuenemann treasurer, Mrs. Walter Kolmeier historian, and Mrs. Herbert Pfeiffer custodian of the music.

Music Study Club John W. Metzger Contmporary Composers of America Victor Stahl Arturo Toscanini Wm. Dietel Frank Black Cordie Keyser Jasha Heifetz Henry Lochte Jose Iturbi Harvey Stein Benny Goodman Harry James Max H. Beckmann Jon Chas. Thomas Aline Harper Bing Crosby Alex Mittendorf Lester Keyser Ernest Lochte

Salt Water Boiling Point Higher Than Plain Water

The boiling point of salt water exceeds that of plain water due to dissolved salts raising the solution’s boiling temperature. This elevation depends on salt concentration and water conditions, reflecting colligative properties in electrolyte solutions.

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