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Newspaper

Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1941

Page

2

Mrs Ralph Gold Hosts Wednesday Bridge Club

Mrs Ralph Gold entertained the Wednesday Afternoon Bridge Club at her home. Queen's Crown decor graced the living room. Refreshments included jellied chicken peach salad chocolate pudding pastries and iced tea. Mrs Udo Henke won high score and Mrs Felix Keidel was second. Out of town guests were Mesdames Udo Henke J W Yancey Henry Joseph and Ed Stein.

Ralph Gold Udo Henke Felix Keidel Mesdames Udo Henke J. W. Yancey Henry Joseph Ed. Stein

Lina Weber Observes 741th Birthday at Path Visit

Mrs. Lina Weber of Path celebrated her 74th birthday Sunday afternoon while staying with Judge and Mrs. Henry Hirsch. Her immediate family attended a delicious dinner with assistance from Mrs. Leroy Crenwelge and Mrs. Milton Durst.

Lina Weber Path Henry Hirsch Leroy Crenwelge Milton Durst

August Henke and Jesse Stehling Visit Fredericksburg

Mr and Mrs August Henke with Mr and Mrs Jesse Stehling from Kerrville spent Sunday at festive events in Fredericksburg enjoying a social outing and local sights.

August Henke Jesse Stehling Kerrvile Fredericksburg

Mrs Feller Hosts Centennial Bridge Club Afternoon

Mrs Lorence Feller entertained the Centennial Bridge Club with guests Mesdames Laurie Wells Oscar Stein and Leroy Crenwelge Tuesday afternoon at her home. Service included tomato aspic jellied meat stag potato chips coffee and devil's food cake. Mrs Oscar Stein won high while Mrs Chester Schmidt was second high.

Centennial Bridge Club Laurie Wells Oscar Stein Leroy Crenwelge Lorence Feller

Sewing Circle Meets With Mrs Dolezal

The Zions Ladies Sewing Circle met with Mrs. Charles Dolezal Thursday afternoon October. Sixteen members were served sandwiches cake coffee and cookies after needlework.

Zions Charles Dolezal

Missionary Society Meeting At Bethany House

Bethany Missionary Society met October 2 at Mrs Reinhold Eckhardt's home. Rev Theo Haag led a Bible reading, 30 members answered roll call with verses, minutes were approved, business discussed. Mrs Erwin Itz joined. a potluck lunch followed. Mrs Felix Fuhrmann to host on November 6.

Bethany Missionary Society Reinhold Eckhardt Theo Haag St. John Erwin Itz Socciety Felix Fuhrmann

Nine Tables of Bridge Entertained at Stein Home

One of the season’s most enjoyable bridge parties was hosted by Mrs. Harvey Stein with co-hosts Mr. Joe Stein and Mrs. Laurie Wells. The living room featured Lupines Roses and aztec daisies as decorations. Refreshments included meat sandwiches pickle spice cake ice tea and ice cream shaped like roses. High and place prizes went to Mrs. Werner Keidel Mrs. Edgar Ochs Mrs. Kermit Striegler Mrs. William Petmecky and Mrs. J. W. Yarney with Oscar Stein also taking a prize.

Harvey Stein Joe Stein Laurie Wells Werner Keidel Edgar Ochs Kermit Striegler William Petmecky J. W. Yarney Oscar Stein

Patricia Ann Henke Celebrates Second Birthday

Mrs. Sidney Henke entertained seventeen children Tuesday afternoon for Patricia Ann Henke’s second birthday. A birthday cake crowned the serving table with two lighted candles and treats including cake ice cream punch cookies and balloons and suckers were given as favors. Older guests enjoyed cheese lunch meats cake and coffee.

Sidney Henke Patricia Ann Henke

Bridge Club Meets At Mrs Crenwelge Home

Mrs Leroy Crenwelge entertained the Tuesday Afternoon Bridge Club with Mrs Milton Perr mann as an additional guest. Coreapsis decorated the living room. Food included meat sandwiches brownies chips and coffee. Mrs Bill Teague and Mrs Leroy Cromwelge received high scores.

Leroy Crenwelge Milton Petermann Coreapsis Bill Teague Leroy Cromwelge

W. E F D Sewing Club Entertained at Mrs Feller Home

Mrs Lorence Feller hosted the W E F D Sewing Club last Wednesday afternoon with a pleasant session of needlework and a menu that included congealed shrimp salad potato chips potato salad wafers coffee and lemon jelly cake.

Lorence Feller W. ER. D

Mrs Louis W Durst Returns From San Antonio Visit

Mrs Louis W Durst returns from a weeklong visit with her sisters in San Antonio and is at home now.

Louis W. Durst San Antonio

Social Calendar Bridge and Pinochle Club Hostesses

Wednesday October 15 social events list Mrs. Felix Keidel and Mrs. Max Wahl as bridge hostesses and Mr. and Mrs. Bernhard Jenschke hosting the Pinochle Club. Thursday October 16 Mary Martha Society meets at Mrs. Felix Heeps.

Felix Keidel Max Wahl Bernhard Jenschke Mary Martha Society Felix Heeps

Personal notices from Fredericksburg social column

Mr and Mrs Benno Shriever Mrs Lina Weber and Mrs Warneke of Poth were weekend visitors in Fredericksburg. Mrs Weber will stay to visit Judge and Mrs Henry Hirsch. Dr and Mrs Lorene Feller depart for Chicago for six weeks at Cook County Hospital. Mrs Kottz and Karl Kott visit Brownwood. Lieut Eugene Hirsch hosts with Judge and Mrs Henry Hirsch. Seven members of the W E D Sewing Club visited in San Antonio. Medical Auxiliary to Kerrville for first fall meeting at Mrs Sam Thompsons.

Benno Shriever Lina ‘Weber Warneke Poth Fredericksburg Weber Henry Hirsch Lorene Feller Chicago Illinois Cook County Hospital United States Hubert Kottz Karl Kott Brownwood Kott J. R. Connelly, Jr Henry Hirsch Jr Tommie New Braunfels Eugene Hirsch W. E. D. Sewing Club Emil Schandua, Jr Felix Weeler San Antonio

Doss Home Demonstration Club Observes Yard Achievement Day

Mrs. John Dittmar chaired the yard achievement day at her home as the Doss Home Demonstration Club reviewed a three year yard plan. A Bermuda lawn, flag stone walks, shrubs and a rose garden frame the property with aims including a rock yard fence and flag stone outdoor living room floor. Miss Martin summarized three years of club yard work and urged continued improvement. Cream and cake were served to ten members and visitors as the group adjourned to meet October 16 1941 with Mrs Seth Bode hosting.

John Dittmar Doss Home Demonstration Club Dittmar Miss Martin Seth Bode

Fredericksburg Bank Closed for Columbus Day Observance

The Fredericksburg National Bank will be closed on Monday October 13 in observance of Columbus Day. Western Auto Store advertises Keel Kar seat covers for year round comfort and convenience.

Fredericksburg National Bank Western Auto Store

Fourth Edition O Home Kitchen Cook Book Published

Fredericksburg announces the fourth edition of the Home Kitchen Cook Book under the Public School Parent Teachers Association. The modernized volume features updated cooking instructions, praise for local contributors, and proceeds benefit PTA work. It lists multiple local outlets and mail order options for a dollar postpaid.

Fredericksburg Home Kitchen Public School Parent Teachers Association Chamber of Commerce Leon Zwiener the Vogue Knogp and Metzger Schroeder Bros Fredericksburg Publishing Co. Inc Kiehne Variety Store Radio Post The Central Drug Company Parent- Teacher Association H. A. Lochte Cook Book Committee United States Robert G. Striezier Henry A. Lochte Hattie Grote Edgar Marschall Theo. Haag Leon F. Zwiener Milton Durst Almon Kirshoff Wm. Petmecky

Moellering Couple Celebrates 45th Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs W H Moellering were surprised by relatives and neighbors at their Rocky Hill home to mark their 45th wedding anniversary. The evening featured visiting card playing and refreshments with guests invited to return for the 90th celebration.

W. H. Moellering Rocky Hill

Lutheran Brotherhood Social Meet At Klaemers Park

The Fredericksburg Federation of Lutheran Brotherhoods held a quarterly social with Zions Lutheran Church as host. The program included singing a baseball game and other activities followed by a picnic of wieners sauerkraut and coffee for over 60 attendees from Llano Kerrville Mason and Crabapple. Bethany Lutheran Church will host the next meeting in January.

Fredericksburg Llano Kerrville Mason Crabapple Bethany Lutheran Church

Western Fell Back Floor Mat Replacement

Replace worn mat with Western Fell back before winter to keep out dust and dirt. Available for most cars at 81.12.

Plower Lovers Observe Night Blooming Cereus

City residents gathered at Mr and Mrs Rubin Bernhard home to view a night blooming cereus as its buds opened into six large acid sweetly scented flowers. The plant blooms from the leaf rather than the stem and blossoms once a year.

Future Homemakers Elect Fredericksburg Officers

Lucille Heimann was named president of the Future Homemakers at Fredericksburg High School. Other officers named include Annabel Bernhard vice president Dorothy Jung secretary Adeline Haag treasurer and Louise Grote reporter.

Lucille Heimann Fredericksburg High School Reenthy Annabel Bernhard Dorothy Jung Adeline Haag Louise Grote

Mrs Kasper to celebrate 80th birthday at Grapetown

Mrs John Kasper will celebrate her 80th birthday next Sunday October 12 at the Kasper home in Grapetown with eight children and their grandchildren expected to attend.

John Kasper Kasper

Autumn Sale Promises Real Bargains

Local readers are urged to check Standard ads across pages for faded bargains and discounts during the Autumn Sale event. Sparse readable lines hint at reduced prices and special offers in multiple listings.

Standard

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GOLD VRS Sowice F.C BaKine Powper Pensi-Cola Com Albert Henke Gebhardt’s Chili Charlie and the Chili Queen Gebhardt Waldorf Maxwell House Zie Mrs. Feller Mrs. Crenwelge Bridge W. EF. D. Sewing Club Entertained Doss Otto Dittmar Home Kitchen Lutheran Brotherhood Grapetown Agen Libby Doe Maxwell House Coffer Manwell House
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