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Newspaper

Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1940

Page

5

Fred ericksburg High School Class of 1930 Plans Reunion

Eighteen alumni from Fred ericksburg High School Class of 1930 held a Sunday gathering at Klaemer's Park for their first reunion. Present were two former faculty members Miss Julia Estill and R W Klingelhoefer and Mrs R W Klingelhoefer. The group pledged to meet again in 1945 with attendees including several named locals and teachers.

Fredericksburg Klaemer’s Park Julia Estill R. W. Klingelhoefer R.W. Klingelhoefer Klingelhoefer Estill Otho Wallace Schulze Grit Ela Werner Juenke San Antonio Paul Keljer Austin Agnes Sabeyiel Via Viola Mae Schmidt Ruby B Kneese Agnes Sagegiel Geraldyne Schoenwolf Pauli Ft. McKavett Sophie Borchers Udo Henke Lee Feuge Grit Merle Werner John Mark Our Edwin Kiehne John Evers Eddie B Werner Kilier Paul Kif Austin Marvin C Nordheim

Linen Shower Honors Miss Joseph

A Sunday afternoon linen shower honored Miss Elea nora Joseph, whose June 15 marriage to Harold Leyendecker will take place at Holy Ghost Lutheran Church. Hosts Mrs Richard Bruns and Mrs Rubin Leyendecker served, with gifts hidden in a chest opened by Miss Leyendecker relatives. Bingo produced high scores for Mrs Harold Schoenewolf and Mrs Felix Heep before a luncheon.

Eleanora Joseph Harold Leyendecker Holy Ghost Lutheran Church Richard Bruns Rubin Leyendecker Bruns Jeanette ,Leyendecker Maybel Ann Leyendecker Miss Joseph Harold Schoenewolf Felix Heep

Llano party honors Miss Iva Burleson with high score plaque

M J Cone Jr of Llano hosted a party for Miss Iva Burleson of Fredericksburg attended by 42 Llano friends. Flowers decked the rooms in pink and green, with pansy corsages on each plate and a refreshment course of tea, sandwiches, chips, olives. Mrs Keidel received a hand painted plaque for high score.

M . J. Cone, Jr Llano Iva Burleson Ericksburg Fredericksd Llano Cora Habenicht Aug. Stahl F. J. Maier J. T. Es‘ll Victor Keidel Robert Blum H. Helge Lewis Hy. Hirsch, Jr Asses Elsbeth Hanish Esu ‘' Mueller Flora Mueller Stella Jung Julia Estill Keidel

Music Study Club Elects New Officers

The Music Study Club met at Mrs Walolmeier's home to elect officers. Mrs Lester Keyser was chosen president with Miss Ada Peden as vice president and Mrs Henry Loc secretary. Mrs Walter Kolmeyer was named treasurer, with Mrs Willie B. Davis and Mrs Ross Pittmann welcomed as new members. The group plans an annual Program on Music Week’s first Sunday and a club dinner each year on the first Tuesday in June.

Mary Martha Society Bethany Lutheran Church Albert Kraus Bertha Ludwig Clarence Probst Wm. Petmecky Theo Haag Fritz Mosel Carolyn Mosel Baptist Wma Zion B. H. Heinen Harold Leitz Harry Grobe Baptist Rescue Mission New Orleans Bartholmae

Smyre Visit Noted in Ward Texas

Mr and Mrs H Smyre have been visiting recently in O Ward Texas.

H. Smyre O“ Ward, Texas

Miss Eugenia Schmidt Weds Jack Petermann at Holy Ghost Church

Miss Eugenia Schmidt daughter of Mr and Mrs Eugene Schmidt married Jack Petermann son of Mr and Mrs Jack Petermann Wednesday at 7 30 pm in Holy Ghost Lutheran Church Rev O Lindenberg officiated The bride wore light blue chiffon and a white picture hat Her corsage white sweet peas The maid of honor wore blue chiffon with white accents Best man was Robert Petermann Attendants included Mrs Wm Petmecky and Paul Lange After the ceremony a reception was held at the bride’s home The couple will reside in Houston after a brief wedding trip

Eugenia Schmidt Eugene Schmidt Jack Petermann Holy Ghost Lutheran Church O. Lindenberg Kathryn Langerhans Robert Petermann Wm. Petmecky Paul Lange Kerrville Mrs. Petermann Houston

Bride Eugenia Schmidt Honored at Seated Tea Shower

Miss Eugenia Schmidt was named guest of honor at a Monday afternoon seated tea and shower at Sunny Side Tavern following her Wednesday evening wedding to Jack Petermann. Hosts Mrs. Wm Petmecky Mrs. Paul Lange Kerrville and Miss Kathryn Langerhans arranged decorations with Shasta daisies. Forty guests attended including Mrs. Leo Lewis Llano and Harmon Maley Houston as gifts and home items were displayed.

Eugenia Schmidt Jack Petermann Sunny Side Tavern Wm Petmecky Paul Lange Kerrville Kathryn Langerhans Eugene Schmidt Eugenia Jack Holy Ghost Church Leo Lewis Llano Harmon Maley Houston

Bridge Tea Honors Visitor at Sunny-Side Tavern

Mrs H Welge Lewis hosted a bridge tea for guest Mrs E G Carr at Sunny-Side Tavern last Thursday afternoon. Mrs R W Klingelhoefer greeted guests. 35 attended including guests from San Antonio and Kerrville. Cards were scored by Mrs Ralph Gold as high, and Mrs H A Ries won the lucky cut.

H. Welge Lewis Sunny-Side E. G. Carr R. W. Klingelhoefer Carr Josephine Stahl Mary Louise Klingelhoefer Fred Mathisen Ralph Gold H A. Ries Walter Tatsch San Antonio Mesdames Walter Reiffert Walter Petsch Kerrville

Reading Club Meeting at Mrs Brodie's Home

The Reading Club met at Mrs. Louis Brodie's home on Friday evening. Miss Flora Bradier reviewed "Kittie Foyle" by Christopher Morley. Mrs. H. H. Sagebiel read Life Magazine excerpts about the film adaptation.

Reading Club

Church Groups Share Meetings And Meals In Local Circles

Several church groups held meetings last week with devotional songs prayers and Bible study. Readers and speakers contributed readings on love home appreciation and Scouting. Hostesses provided light lunches as floral decorations graced the rooms.

Borchers Friess Rites Said Saturday

The marriage of Katheryn Friess daughter of Mr and Mrs Adolph Friess and Werner Borchers son of Mr and Mrs Louis Borchers took place Saturday morning at 9 00 in St Marys Church with Rev F X Wolf officiating A wedding dinner for 60 followed at Nimitz Hotel Afterward the couple left for a coast trip and will reside in Fredericksburg

Katheryn Friess Adolph Friess Werner Borchers Louis Borchers St. Mary's Church F. X. Wolf Margaret Friess Monica Friesenhahn San Antonio Rita Garrett Beaumont Harold Dietel Alex Baumann Oscar Staudt Nimitz Hotel Mrs. Borchers Fredericksburg

Jolly Six Meet At Mrs Reichenau’s Home

The Jolly Six gathered Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Harry Reichenau’s residence. Roses decorated the living room and a lace cloth covered the dining table. Luncheon was served at five o’clock.

Jolly Six Harry Reichenau

Social Calendar: Eastern Star Officers Installed

The Order of the Eastern Star holds its installation of Officers in the lodge room at 8:00 p.m. on Friday Today. The Music Study Club hosts its annual dinner at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday June 4 at Hotel Nimitz with Miss Geraldyne Schoene wolf as bridge hostess. Wednesday June 5 features Mrs Alfred Petsch and Mrs Walter Pfeil hosting events plus sewing circle. Thursday June 6 includes Home Maker's Guild picnic at Tourist Park and bridge host Mrs Hayden Osbourne. Sunday June 7 the Medical Auxiliary meets in Kerrville at Mrs Thompson's home.

Order of the Eastern Star Music Study Club Hotel Nimitz Geraldyne Schoenewolf Alfred Petsch Walter Pfeil Emil Sechandua, Jr Home Maker’s Guild

Card Club Comments Highlight Bridge Evenings and Hosts

The Thursday Night Bridge Club hosted Mrs. Udo Henke and guests with cake and sherbet after play. New members Mrs. J H Perry and Mrs. Lester Keyser joined. honors went to Mrs. Milton Durst and Mrs. Clarence Probst.

Udo Henke Max Schneider Chester Schmidt J. H. Perry Lester Keyser Milton Durst Clarence Probst Arthur Stehling Harvey Stein Max Wah Stein

Mrs. Alex Durst Hosts 42 Club Meeting

Mrs. Alex Durst entertained the 42 club on Wednesday with rooms decorated by daisies Sweetpeas and Indian blankets. Mrs. Theodore Heep led with 41 points and Mrs. William Dietel was runner up. Guests included Mrs. Louis and Mrs. Bill Evers. A luncheon featuring tongue salad mixed salad potato chips wafers chocolate cake and ice cream followed.

Felix Keidel Eddie Stein Fred Mathisen J. J. Hanus Eric Juenke Victor Keidel Bill Teague Oscar Stein H. Welge Lewis R. W. Klingelhoefer FE. G. Carr Chicago Hanus Werner Keidel Udo Henke Alex Durst Theodore Heep William Dietel Louis Bill Evers

Engagement of Former Local Youth Announced

Mr and Mrs EF H Ammons of Lexington Kentucky announce the engagement of their daughter Dorothy to Rudy Kott Jr of Houston. The wedding is planned for June with date to be announced. Miss Ammons studies at the University of Texas while Mr Kott an ex student of the University works with Guilt On Company in Houston where they will reside.

EF. H. Ammons Lexington Dorothy Rudy Kott Houston Miss Ammons University of Texas Kott R. L. Kott Univeristy

Local social notes from San Antonio and Dallas visits

Mrs. Shad Dixon and Mrs. Mattie Watkins hosted by the Humes in San Antonio. Elizabeth Lindenberg travels to Houston to enroll at the University of Houston. Erna Mae Henke, a Dallas Public Schools teacher, summers with her mother. Paul Hilker and family visit Dallas friends Frieda and August Hilker. Flora Wertheim vacationing with Emma Wertheim and Alfred and Peggy Petsch in Waco and Austin. Joe Petsch returns from the University of Texas for the trip home. Harry and Felix Maier and couple attend Miss Mae Priess’s graduation in Brady. Orville K. Nix and wife back from North Texas and Oklahoma trip.

Shad Dixon Mattie Watkins San Antonio Walter Humes Elizabeth Lindenberg Houston University of Houston Erna Mae Henke Dallas Wm, Henke Jr Paul Hilker Frieda Hilker August Hilker Flora Wertheim

Lemon Juice Recipe Claims Rapid Rheumatic Pain Relief

An old home remedy promotes Ru-Ex Compound mixed with water and lemon juice to ease rheumatic arthritis and neuritis. The ad touts relief within 48 hours, a money back guarantee, and availability at Kallenberg's Pharmacy.

Kallenberg

Summer visits by local teachers and relatives

Miss Margie Schmidt an English teacher at Skidmore High School is spending the summer with her parents Mr and Mrs Max O Schmidt. Miss Flora Mueller of Llano High School faculty is here for the summer with her sister Miss Esther Mueller. Mrs Max T Henke, Sidney Henke, Gus Hartmann and Misses Dorothy Henke and Nellie Habenicht visited in San Antonio Tuesday.

Margie Schmidt Skidmore High School Max O. Schmidt Flora Mueller Llano High School Esther Mueller Max T. Henke Sidney Henke Gus Hartmann Dorothy Henke Nellie Habenicht San Antonio

Cardus claims relief for periodic distress in women

An old ad promotes CARDUS as a cure for menstrual discomfort notes symptoms like headaches cramps and nervousness from malnutrition. It claims the product increases appetite and gastric juice flow to aid digestion and build physical resistance, reducing distress several days before and during menses. Used for 50 years.

Cardus

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Ee Party Heldin Brodie Home Hayden Osbourne the Missionary Society Circle First Methodist Church J. W. Yancey Merry Wives The Medical Auxiliary Mrs. Thompson Kallenberg’s Schroeder Bros Tain Kallenbers’s Pharmacy P. D San Antonio, Texas
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