Barbecue at Striegler Ranch Delights Guests
A pleasant barbecue hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Kermit Striegler drew a small gathering under an oak tree. Tables with colorful cloths held baked beans potato salad and other dishes as the sky cleared to stars. Guests included Udo Henke Henry Schmidt Laurie Wells Hayden Osbourne Harvey Stein and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kermit Striegler
Messrs. and Mesdames
Udo Henke
Henry Schmidt
Laurie Wells
Hayden Osbourne
Harvey Stein
Alex Jung
Ralph Gold
Eddie Ochs
J. W. Yancey
Clarence Probst
William Schroeder, Jr
Clarence Schroeder
Roman Peter William Petmecky
Ad. Kott
Hugo W
Shower Honors Miss Seipp Before Her Oct Bride
Miss Estella Seipp, soon to wed Werner Olfers on October 9 at Bethany Lutheran Church, was fêted with a miscellaneous shower at Seipp's Pavilion. Hostesses included Misses Elnora and Viola Seipp Ottilie Oehler Lorene Olfers and Mesdames Reinhold Oehler and Victor Moeller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estella Seipp
Werner Olffers
Bethany Lutheran Church
Seipp
Elnora
Viola Seipp
Ottilie Oehler
Lorene Olfers
Mesdames Reinhold Oehler
Victor Moellering
Mary Evelyn Keipp
Antonette Hartmann
Eloise
Danz
Wanda Kraus
J D Stein Celebrates Tenth Birthday Party
Last Tuesday afternoon J D Stein celebrated his tenth birthday with a lawn party at his parents home Mr and Mrs Joe Stein. The group enjoyed child games contests and an hour of play before being invited to the dining room for sandwiches cake ice cream candy and punch. Favors were cellophane candy with rings embedded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Su
Joe Stein
Klaerners Host Sewing Club Meeting at Home
Mrs Hugo Klaern er entertained the W E D Sewing Club at her residence last Wednesday. Guests enjoyed a decorated home with bowls of animas and back thur buttons, followed by a dining room menu of congealed fruit salad potato salad meat loaf wafers cake and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugo Klaerner
W. ED Sewing Club
Four County Medical Group Meets Here
The four county Women's Medical Auxiliary of the State Medical Association will hold its first fall meeting next Friday Oct. 1 at 12:30 p.m. in the home of Mrs Victor Keidel. Delegates for the luncheon and meeting are expected from Kerr Kendall Gillespie and Bandera counties with about 30 guests. Hostesses besides Mrs Keidel include Mrs J Hardin Perry Mrs A B Williamson and Miss Ada Peden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Medical Auxiliary
The
State Medical Association
Victor Keide
Kerr, Kendall
Gillespie
Bandera County
Keidel
J. Hardin Perry
A. B. Williamson
Ada Peden
Society News For Our Lady Readers On The Standard Page
The Standard dedicates a society page to Gillespie County women. It records weddings anniversaries and engagements for posterity, from elder couples celebrating 50 years to brides newly married as part of local life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Society News
OUR Lady
Standard Society
Gillespie County
The
Standard
Annual Session Bridge Party Hosted by Mrs Harvey Stein
Mrs Harvey Stein entertained the Thursday Evening Contract Bridge Club and guest Mrs Victor Schoenewolf last Thursday evening. The home featured garden flowers and modern rose arrangements. Mrs Hayden Osbourne scored high and Mrs Udo Henke second high as guests enjoyed banana splits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Stein
Contract Bridge Club
Victor Schoenewolf
Hayden Osbourne
Udo Henke
Tuesday Afternoon Bridge Club Entertained at Home
Mrs Alfred Cameron hosted the Tuesday Afternoon Bridge Club at her residence. Queen's crown and rose decorations framed the rooms with pink rose centerpieces on refreshment trays. High score prizes went to Mrs Udo Henke and Bill Teague. guests included Mesdames Bill Teague H Welge Lewis and Henry Hirsch Jr. A menu of chicken salad potato chips wafers angel food cake and ice tea was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Cameron
Udo Henke
Bill Teague
Mesdames
H. Welge Lewis
Henry Hirsch, Jr
Bride Elect Honored With Bridge Luncheon
Miss Theresa Kraus, bride elect of Alex Knopp, was honored at a bridge luncheon hosted by Mrs. Paul Kraus and Miss Rose Molberg. High score was won by Miss Minna Zenner, second by Mrs. Gus Hartmann. The honoree received a lovey gift and a console table with a poem by Mrs. Hartmann, and rooms were decorated with rose buds and queen crown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theresa Kraus
Alex Knopp
Paul Kraus
Kraus
Rose Molberg
Minna Zenner
Gus Hartmann
O. & E. Bridge Club
Gus
Methodist Society Reorganized In Edison Street Church
On September 26 1940 the Queen Esther Circle of the Edison Street Methodist Church met at the homes of Myrtle and Margaret Roos to reorganize into a girls missionary group. Officers elected were Vernon Houy president Myrtle Roos vice president Frances Kattner recording secretary Margaret Roos corresponding secretary and Roseda Roos treasurer. Afterward hosts served salad angel food cake and punch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Esther Circle
Edison St. Methodist Church
Myrtle
Margaret Roos
Ver Nell Houy
Myrtle Roos
Frances Kattner
Roseda Roos
Social Calendar Highlights for Oct 9 10
On Wednesday Oct 9 Mrs Kurt Keidel hosts bridge events. Thursday Oct 10 the Busy Bee Sewing Club meets with Mrs Julius Evert. Mrs Eric Juenke hosts the Merry Wives Bridge Club and Mrs William Schroeder Jr. serves as bridge hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Pfeil
The
Busy Bee Sewing Club
Julius Evert
Eric Juenke
Merry Wives Bridge Club
William Schroeder, Jr
Merry Wives at Bridge Fete
The Merry Wives Bridge Club met at City Cafe for an oyster supper hosted by Mrs. Alfred Petsch. At her home six bridge games determined high prize winner Mrs. Eddie Stein and second high Mrs. Eric Juenke with Mrs. Joe Stein as guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merry Wives Bridge Club
City Cafe
Alfred Petsch
Petsch
Eddie Stein
Eric Juenke
Joe Stein
Wilfred Weinheimer Celebrates Fifth Birthday
The fifth birthday of little Wilfred Weinheimer was observed with a party at the home of his parents Mr. and Mrs. Wolfgang Weinheimer on October 2. About thirty guests attended, with games and contests, a birthday cake, and a banquet of salads sandwiches ice cream and punch. Candy baskets were given as favors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilfred Weinheimer
Wolfgang Weinheimer
Regular Meeting of Baptist WMU Held at Church
The Baptist WMU held a regular meeting at the church on Wednesday September 25 with Mrs A H Bartholmae in charge. The group sang Oh Zion Haste and Mrs Heinen led prayer. Bartholmae conducted a Bible study from First Samuel 6 to Second Samuel 3 before a brief business session and adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Wmu
A. H. Bartholmae
B. H. Heinen
Bartholmae
Music Study Club Opens New Year at Mrs Striegler’s
The Music Study Club held its opening meeting at Mrs. Nan nie Striegler’s home on Tuesday evening September 22. President Mrs. Lester Keyser led the business session while Mr. Ross Pittman directed the study course using Standard History of Music. New members Mrs. W. C. Hoffman and Miss Willie B. Davis were welcomed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nannie Striegler
Lester Keyser
Ross Pittman
W. C. Hoffman
Willie B. Davis
Personal notices from local residents and guests
Mrs. Fred Mathisen and Mrs. Alfred Petsch visited in San Antonio last Friday and returned with Joe Petsch who attends St Marys University there. Flora Bracher spent the weekend in San Antonio visiting friends. Mrs. Richard Tatsch of San Antonio visits relatives here. Mr and Mrs Ewele Lauck were weekend guests of Dr and Mrs Leon Zwiener. Louis Hirsch of San Antonio visited relatives here Monday. Minna Zenner and Rose Molberg spent Sunday in New Braunfels. Paula Welgehausen and Kurt Welgehausen of Houston spent Monday in Fredericksburg. Mrs Meta Tatsch of Chicago visiting relatives and friends. Mrs Louis Pfeiffer of Boerne spent Monday visiting relatives. Mr and Mrs Otto Hahne of San Antonio spent the weekend visiting here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Mathisen
Alfred Petsch
San Antonio
Joe Petsch
St. Mary’s University
Flora Bracher
Richard Tatsch
Ewele Lauck
Leon Zwiener
Louis Hirsch
Minna Zenner
Rose Molberg
New Braunfels
Paula Welgehausen
Kurt Welgehausen
Houston
Fredericksburg
Meta Tatsch
Chicago
Local Social News Highlights Kerrville San Antonio and San Francisco Visits
Miss Anna Kammilah of Kerrville spent Saturday visiting relatives here. Mrs. Clara Fresinus of San Antonio was a week end guest of Mrs. Emil Wahrmund. Mr. and Mrs. Ira Wilke and daughters Helene and Mary Lou visited relatives Sunday. Mrs. J O Blackwell of Abilene was a week end guest of Miss Davis. Mr. and Mrs Joby Metcalf of San Francisco are guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wm Hoffman and Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Moses. Mrs Metcalf is the former Erna Hoffmann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Kammilah
Kerrville
Clara Fresinus
San Antonio
Emil Wahrmund
Ira Wilke
Helene
Mary Lou
J. O. Blackwell
Joby Metcalf
San Francisco
Calif
Wm. Hoffman
Edgar Moses
Metcalf
Erna Hoffmann
Stop at redericksburg Drive-In Station Rut'n Crenwelge Prop 32tt
A brief local item notes a notable stop at a drive-in station in Redericksburg area, mentioning Rut'n Crenwelge as proprietor and a reference to Prop 32tt. The fragment preserves names and place while indicating a property or business moment.
Mrs Juenke Hosts Fortytwo Club Meeting
Mrs Emil Juenke entertained the forty-two club and guest Mrs Nannie Striegler at her home. Attendees included Mrs Wm Dietel and Mrs Felix Land who earned second high. A menu featured congealed fruit salad stuffed eggs tomatoes chips wafers cream puffs and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Juenke
Forty-Two
Nannie Striegler
Wm. Dietel
Felix Land
Land couple marks 56th wedding anniversary
The living children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Land gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Felix Land on Sunday to observe the couples 56th Wedding Anniversary. A wedding feast was shared at noon as friends and relatives offered well wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Land
Felix Land
Wednesday Club Meets With Mrs Henry Lochte
The Wednesday Afternoon Bridge Club gathered at Mrs. Henry Lochte’s home last UO. Mrs. Harry Heimann won high score, Mrs. J. B. Wieser was second. Guest Mrs. Felix Heep enjoyed the party. The hostess served congealed tuna fish salad stuffed tomatoes apple layer cake and iced tea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Heimann
J. B. Wieser
Felix Heep
Mrs Felix Keidel Hosts Bridge Club Resplendent
Mrs Felix Keidel entertained her Bridge Club on a Wednesday afternoon last week. Her rooms were adorned with queen's crown pincushions and zinnias. Small vases of zinnias centered the refreshment trays featuring chicken salad tomato aspic stuffed celery and apple cake. Mrs Hubert Molberg won high prize with Mrs Werner Keidel second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felix Keidel
Hubert Molberg
Werner Keidel
Also Mentioned on This Page
J.D. Stein
Klaerner
W. E. D. Sewing Club
Four County Medical Group
Methodist Society Reorganized
Henkes
Chas. M. Henke
Patricia Ann Henke
Sidney Henke
Max T. Henke
Gourtony M
Sandie
Kurt Keidel
Merry Wives
Bridge
Regular Meeting Baptist
WMU
MUSIC
Louis Pfeiffer
Boerne
Otto Hahne
Max W. Staudt
Mrs. Juenke
Henry Lochte
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola CO
Coca-Cola Bottling Company, Inc
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