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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1941
Page
2
Mrs Emil Juenke entertained the High Five Club Thursday a week ago at her home. Queen’s wreaths were used for decorations. Miss Viola Juenke assisted in serving a refreshments salad course spice cake and coffee. Mrs Reinhold Eckhard and Mrs Emil Juwenke received prizes for the afternoon.
Mrs William Rausch entertained the Wednesday Afternoon Bridge Club at her home last week. Delicious sandwiches tomatoes fries coconut squares and iced tea were served. Mrs J B Wieser won high and Mrs Martha Heimann was second high.
Mrs Gus Haxiimann hosted the O. and F E. Bridge Club at her home last Thursday with Mrs Max Herke as a guest. Bouquets brightened the living room and a mid afternoon plate lunch was served. Miss Rose Molberg won high score and Mrs Paul Kraus received second.
Mrs J W Yancey entertained the Merry Wives Bridge Club with a chicken barbecue at her home on Thursday night. Out of club guests included Mrs Max Wahl and Mrs Max Schneider. Flowers decorated rooms. Wahl won high score and Hanus second.
Mrs Arno Engel and other hostesses entertain at the Birck home for Ruby Birck. Guests showered with rice and admired gifts in a tub under a decorative sprinkler can. Prizes went to Mildred Pehl Helen Goehring and Tila Ahrens. Miss Birck will wed Ferdinand Meyer Oct 8 at Holy Ghost Lutheran Church.
Miss Betty Hartmann daughter of Mr and Mrs Emil Hartmann married Paul Klein son of Mr and Mrs Emil Klein in a 8 am St Marys Church ceremony officiated by Rev F X Wolf. Attendants included Christine Meurer Johnnie Hartmann Leona Kein and Lawrence Klein. After a reception at the bride’s parents home the couple planned to reside at Stereewall where Klein works at Henry J Burg Store.
Mrs Kermit Striegler entertained the Tuesday Afternoon Bridge Club at her home with out of town guests Mesdames Bill Teague Ed Ochs Ralph Gold J W Yancey Max Wahl Harry Priess and J J Hanus. Dahlias decorated the living room and tongue salad potato chips wafers cream puffs and beans were served. Mrs Clarence Probst won high and Mrs William Petmecky was second.
Mrs. Kermit Striegler and Mrs. Clarence Probst hosted three tables of bridge Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Striegler’s home. Dahlias adorned the living room. refreshments included fish, salad, potato chips, water, jelly roll, and iced tea. High score went to Mrs. Henry Ries and second to Mrs. Eric Juenke. Attendees included Mesdames Max Schneider, Oscar Stein, Wm. Hoffman, Henry Joseph, Alonzo Evers, Eric Juenke, Hubert Molberg, Henry Ries, Eddie Stein, and Misses Margaret and Tillie Keider and Libby Cordes.
Miss Lucille Bierschwabe visited relatives in Fredericksburg last weekend. The trip highlights family ties and hometown connections across the region.
Tuesday October 7 features Mrs. Leroy Crenwelge as bridge hostess and Mrs. Leon Zwiener hosting Music Study Club. Wednesday October 8 lists Mrs. Walter Kolmeier and Mrs. Werner Keldler with Mrs. J. J. Hamus as bridge hostess, plus Mrs. V. Schoenewolf Reading Club Hostess and Mrs. Meta Hohmann Sewing Club Hostess. Thursday October 9 mentions Mrs. Haydek Osbourne and Mrs. Edgar Ochs in hosting duties.
The W E D Sewing Club met at Mrs. Alex Jung's home last week. After a pleasant afternoon spent in needle craft, attendees were served tongue salad ginger ale salad fruitos wafers doughnuts and coffee.
The Forty two club met in the home of Mrs. Felix Lard. Roses decorated the room. A salad plate with ice cream and cake was served. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Christian Hahn and Mrs. Alex Durst.
Friends and family gathered last Wednesday to honor Mrs. Marie C Lewhts on her 68th birthday. Her daughters hosted a sumptuous afternoon meal and supper for all guests throughout the day and evening.
Miss Margaret Klein was honored with a miscellaneous shower at Sunnyside Tavern Sunday afternoon from 2:30 to 5:30. Guests included Sophie Ersch Susie Mae Klein and Louise Meurer with Miss Sidney Mae Evans leading the wedding march. The event featured a decorated table, gifts, dancing high score Mary Louise Fritz Wieming, and a pink and blue color scheme. The couple will wed Edwin Meurer of San Antonio on October 11 at St Marys Church in Fredericksburg.
Miss Annie Ruff became the bride of Wesley Grobe in a Saturday afternoon ceremony at Holy Ghost Lutheran church. Rev. Otto Lindenberg officiated with attendants Louise Lee Bruns Vera Grobe and the Grobe and Boos families. The couple will reside in San Antonio where the groom works for Ed Friedrich Company.
Mrs Arthur Kowert entertained the Thursday Night Bridge Club at her home with a Mexican supper. Club guests included Mesdames Hubert Molberg Henry Joseph and Alonzo Evers. In games Mrs J Hardin Perry won high and Mrs Udo Henke was close behind.
Rub in Crenwelge, proprietor, calls for next stop at the Fredericksburg drive in station 4 to organize a local renewal project. The note outlines a plan for improved lighting and safety in the area.
The Knopp 4-H Club held a September 15 1941 meeting with agent Miss Martin electing officers. Leola Dietrich was named president Linda Kuhlmann secretary treasurer Ottilie Kuhlmann reporter Lorene Dietrich clothing demonstrator Ruth Grobe garden demonstrator and sponsor Mrs R A Klett. Members present included Linda Ottilie Ruth Lorene Leola and the sponsor and agent.
Employees of the Standard Motor Company and their families attended a barbecue picnic and dance at Seipp's Pavilion on September 24 hosted by manager Paul Weber. The event marked Mr. Weber's 25 years in the garage business from 1916 as a bookkeeper to ownership of the firm.
Mrs J W Yancey Mrs J J Hanus and Mrs Max Wah visited in San Antonio on Wednesday. Aurelia Hartmann a St Marys graduate entered the nursing program at Santa Rosa Hospital. Lucille Klein a Fredericksburg 1941 graduate began training at Setons Infirmary in Austin. Leola Rusenberger a Fredericksburg Public School graduate studies at Schreiner Institute Kerrville. Eugenia Kneese at Draughons Business College San Antonio visited Fredericksburg. Lillian Kott returned to San Antonio with her sister Mrs Wilburn Durst and will resume studies at Draughons. Mr and Mrs Sidney Henke Patricia Ann and Mr and Mrs Max Henke visited Helotes Friday night and Sunday.
Raymond Boos, who injured his hand in a molasses press last Wednesday, returned home this week. Officials say amputation was not necessary despite widespread reports.
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