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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1944
Page
2
Henry Blum, who received solemn communion on Sunday May 14, was named guest of honor at a family dinner hosted by his grandparents Mr and Mrs Edward Knopp. Covers were laid for 20.
Lt. Francis P. Jung and Mrs. Jung of Baltimore were guests of honor with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Dietel at a chicken barbecue Saturday evening hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Harold Dietel.
Mr and Mrs Harold Dietel hosted a barbecue dinner after solemn communion services for Miss Margie Zenner. Twelve place settings were laid.
The Woman's Society of Christian Service at First Methodist Church finished a four week lesson series on God and the Problem of Suffering. Rev. Lester Haines led the class in the Educational Building each Thursday afternoon with about twelve members in attendance.
Miss Willemae Holland, an 11th grade student at Eckert School, won tenth prize in a state essay contest sponsored by the Ladies' Auxiliary of the State Medical Association. Her essay titled Medical Science Fights At Home and Abroad earned a citation and a $10 cash award.
After a Solemn Communion at St Marys Catholic Church 65 guests gathered at the Enderlin home for a barbecue honoring Fiorine Enderlin Hans Enderlin Jr and Alton Klein were honored guests. Out of town visitors included Harvey Gold and family Paul Enderlin Lallie Williams from San Antonio and Lucille Klein of Galveston.
The home of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Petsch hosted about forty guests for Miss Kathleen Ann Petschs solemn communion on Sunday. Visitors included out of town relatives from Austin Fort Worth San Antonio and Camp Swift.
The Bethany Ladies Aid surprised Mrs Louis Dietz on her 79th birthday. She is the society's oldest member. Rev Poehlmann opened with scripture and prayer as 35 members gathered for songs a large flower basket and a luncheon.
Summer comfort drives Stehling Brothers to stock slack suits for picnics and outdoor events. The range covers all colors and sizes with smart serviceable comfort for hot weather.
The Victory Club and multiple hostesses staged bridge evenings across May and June with Mrs. James Shaw, Mrs. Herbert Ingram, Mrs. Walter McKay, and others organizing sessions. Winners included Mrs. Eddie Land and Mrs. Walter McKay with high scores. numerous clubs planned future gatherings and hostesses.
At Peter's Hall a dinner honored St. Mary's High School class of 1944 graduates. Misses Maxine and Margaret Peter, Dorothy Stein and Beatrice Stehling were the guests of twenty six classmates. Hostesses Mrs. R J Peter Mrs Oscar Stein and Mrs Benno Stehling arranged Mexican dishes angel food cake and ice cream. Plate favors marked the occasion and a short hour of games followed.
The graduation program featured Supt. S. H. Smyre introduced by Harry Stiehl, with “The Victory Song” by the class and Mrs. Otto Schneider Jr. as accompanist. Diplomas were presented by Herman Fischer, honoring students include Harry Stiehl and Allegra Kuhlmann, special mentions Irma Immer and Voy Althaus, Willie B. Smith received a class gift flag, and the pledge of allegiance closed the program.
Miss Margarete Schmidt is back at home from Bertram where she taught English at the high school.
Mrs. H Welge Lewis will host the Wednesday club gathering on June 7 with Krauskopf noted as second high in the event or competition.
Rev Paul Weiss opening prayer and benediction at the Gold Star Awards ceremony. After the indoors program a firing salute and taps honored the war dead. Graves County servicemen were decorated with flowers and an American flag. Louis Jordan Post American Legion and Auxiliary thanked donors, choir members, and the public for attendance.
Four children were born to local parents last week including three sons and one daughter. Sons arrived to Mr and Mrs Howard Bowers Mr and Mrs Fred Smith and Mr and Mrs Monroe Wendel. The daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Alois Etsch.
The Red Cross will offer home nursing courses starting Thursday night June 1 at 8 p m. Miss Ruby Dietrich and Miss Virginia Brandenberger will alternate leading. Classes run 8 to 10 p m on Tuesdays and Thursdays until completion.
Among the students going to San Marcos this week to continue their study toward degrees in the Southwest Texas State Teachers College are Misses Myrtle Ross, Leola Rusenberg er, Trene WNeieffendorf, Verner Stahl, Ota M Dougall and Mar gie Langerhans.
An advertising line invites readers to subscribe to The Standard for only two dollars per year, promoting the economical print option and ongoing local news availability.
Boyce House, a prolific Texas columnist for about 200 weeklies, headlines Justin Boot’s noon program every Sunday and authored I Give You Texas. He plans in-person appearances to share favorite Texas stories, averaging one address per day. He quips that he rarely gives formal speeches and mainly talks offhand.
The U S Coast Guard Women’s reserve announces twenty two ratings now open for SPARS. Lt jg Anabel Murray, SPAR recruiting officer for Central and South Texas, says applicants must be 20 to 36, have no under 18 children, be U.S. citizens with at least two years of schooling, and pass interview aptitude tests and a physical exam.
An ad asks if gums are unsightly itchy or burning and promises a money back offer from Kalienbere's Pharmacy for the first bottle of LETO'S if not satisfying. The copy frames a dental health product and guarantees.
St Col James J OBrien gave the principal address on Catholic education. Diplomas and honors were conferred by Very Rev F X Wolf. Music by St Marys Glee Club. Miss Madeline Dooley played the organ.
The Fredericksburg National Bank will be closed Saturday June 3 in observance of Jefferson Davis Birthday.
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