First meeting of Public School PTA draws ninety attendees
Over ninety members attended the initial Parent-Teacher Association meeting in the Public School Auditorium on Friday October 6 with Mrs Henry W Lewis presiding. Minutes were read by Mrs Elizabeth Waller and officers reported a fund balance of 332 08.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent-Teacher Association
Henry W. Lewis
Elizabeth Waller
Milton Durst
Fredericksburg High School
Hallowe’en
Lewis
Joe A. Wessendorff
Ella Caruthers Porter
Parent- Teacher Association
Robert Klingelhoefer
Mesdames
Max Henke
Walter Kolmeier
William Kuenemann
Ben Kneese
Dorothy Henke
Ross L. Pittmann
Henry Lochte
Theo M. Haag
Fort
Mrr
S. A. Smyre
Otiw Holumann
Alfred Ellebracht
Noxville
Alfred Petmecky
Maurine Smith
Thelma Atchison
Loree Rothmann
Mildred Biddy
Civics and History Classes Totals in School Curriculum
The civics class wraps up studying the American cabinet and prepares for a student debate contrasting it with the British cabinet. History classes cover formation of the U S Constitution and foundational government facts, plus world history on ancient Greek culture and physics on mechanics followed by forces.
Surprise Birthday Dinner at Ranch Home
Mrs Arthur Peterson honored her husband with a surprise dinner at their ranch. A large white cake with candles and birthday bouquets centered the table. Colorful place cards and candy favors complemented an evening of indoor movies and nostalgic songs.
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Arthur Peterson
Jolly Six Meet Tuesday Hosted By Mrs Langerhans
Mrs August Langerhans hosted the Jolly Six Tuesday afternoon. The dining room centerpiece featured dahlias as members enjoyed meat loaf potato salad parker house rolls jello fluff pineapple cake and iced tea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Langerhans
Jolly Six
Marriages and social club notes from Bethany area church
Multiple wedding announcements record ceremonies led by Rev. Theo Haag at Bethany Lutheran Church, detailing grooms and brides including Erwin Jung Florine Walter Felix Pahl Meta Burg Elgin Kunz and guests. Social clubs note bridge games, hospitality and refreshments with local members and hosts.
Clemens Haun and Annabell Schandua wed at Holy Ghost Church
Mr Clemens Haun and Miss Annabell Schandua were married at Holy Ghost Church on Tuesday October 10. The bride and groom are children of local families Mr and Mrs Louis Haun and Mr and Mrs Alfred Schandua. The Rev O Lindenberg officiated with attendants Arthur Haun Dorothy Schandua Jimmie Schandua and Norma Boos. Dorothy Lee Haun was flower girl. Mrs Lindenberg played the organ. A large dinner followed at the bride’s parents home. The Standard offers best wishes for a happy married life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theo Haag
Bethany Lutheran Church
Erwin Jung
Louis Jung
Florine Walter
Willie Walter
Olivia Kuhlmann
Marjorie Jung
Louise Weber
Hilmar Jung
Luther Itz
Harold Jung
Pahl-Burg
Bethany Lutheran
Felix Pahl
Clemens Pahl
Meta Burg
Willie Burg
Adeline Haag
Ben Luckenbach Jr
Annie Engel
Cecilia Burg
Norma Pahl
Raymond Ransleben
Clifton Burg
Burg
Stonewall
Clemens Haun
Annabell Schandua
Holy Ghost Church
Louis Haun
Alfred Schandua
O. Lindenberg
Arthur Haun
Dorothy Schandua
Jimmie Schandua
Norma Boos
Dorothy Lee Haun
Missionary Society Circle Meets in Educational Building
The Missionary Society Circle Number 1 of the First Methodist Church gathered Thursday afternoon in the Educational Building with Mrs. H. A. Ries leading. Mrs. P. T. Smith opened with a song, Ada Peden delivered the meditation "Seek and Find," and Mrs. G. A. Hartmann offered prayer. A business session followed under Mrs. Leon Zwiener’s presidency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missionary’ Society Circle
First Methodist Church
H. A. Ries
P. T. Smith
Ada Peden
Firsh
G. A. Hartmann
Leon Zwiener
Buffet Supper at E. H. Riley Ranch Home
Mr and Mrs W H Osbourne hosted a buffet supper Sunday evening at the E H Riley ranch home honoring Miss Victoria Keidel and her fiancé Dr J Hardin Perry. Mrs Hubert Molberg presided at the service of Italian spaghetti. Thirty guests dined at a long lawn table centered with grape clusters on grape leaves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Osbourne
E. H. Riley
Victoria Keidel
J. Hardin Perry
Hubert Molberg
Spagetti
Club Girls Receive Year Book at Knapp 4-H Meeting
Miss Cornelia Faye Stewart told the Knapp 4-H Club members to plan for the coming year and reviewed year books. Lupe Sanchez joined as a new member. Members present included Dora Lorene Leela Elsie Dietrich Louise Kramer Cecilia Kunz Celeta Kunz Anita Ku hlmann Rosa Segner and the sponsor Mrs R A Klett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelia Faye Stewart
Knapp 4-H
R.A. Klett
Miss Stewart
Lupe Sanchez
Dora
Lorene
Leela
Elsie Dietrich
Louise Kramer
Cecilia
Celeta Kunz
Anita
OuiMie Kuhlmann
Rosa Segner
R. A. Kilett
Stonewall Club Meeting At Ruebsahm Home
Home Demonstration group meets at Mrs Ruebsahm’s on October 3rd with Miss Cornelia sharing legends of wild flowers. Members heard on council news, played games, and women listed include Mesdames Rusenberger Haas Eckert Weinheimer Rittimann Ruebsahm and Weinheimer. Mrs Max Heep attended as a visitor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelia
Faye Stewart
Rubin Ruebsahm
Miss Stewart
Benno Eckert
Alfred Rusenberger
Herbert Haas
Herman Weinheimer
Eugene Rittimann
Robin Ruebsahm
Alvin Weinheimer
Max Heep
Emil Lindig
A. W
Willow Club Studies Uses of Flowers
The Willow Club meets at Mrs E G Horlen's home on October 4 to discuss flower uses in medicine food dyes nectar for honey and religious practices. The council report and refreshments follow with members Meadams H J Robinson R T Laurence N H Greathouse Vera Burrier and Miss Stewart listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willow Club
E.G. Horlen
Meadams H. J. Robinson
R. T. Laurence
N. H. Greathouse
Vera Burrier
Stewart
Mrs Dietel Hosts Kaffee Kraenzchen Ladies
Fourteen members of the Kaffee Kraenzchen were entertained by Mrs. Wm. Dietel at her home on Saturday afternoon. Guests were invited to the dining room at five for cheese salad lager cake roast potato salad pear and coffee. Cosmos and tithenia decorated the rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Gold
Victor Schoenewolf
Eddie Ochs
Fred Mathisen
Kermit Striegler
Larry Wells
Walter Knoche
Tillie Keidel
Viola Juenke
Geraldyne Schoenewolf
Thursby Bridge Club
Eric Juenke
Wells
Mrs. Mathisen
Mrs. Ochs
Octagon Club
Robert Arbelger
N. L. Striegler
Arbelger
Theodore Heep
South Heights High Five Club
Arthur Jung
Felix Heep
Queens Crown
Kaffee Kraenzchen
Wm. Dietel
Cosmos
Tithenia
Fall Suit Showing Promotes New Green and Blue Styles
If you intend to select a new suit this fall we urge you to buy it soon. Our showing of the newest styles is complete now with green and blue colors and prices at 815.50 for fine all wool quality.
Adding Machine Ribbons and Paper Seen in Frederickburg
Frederickburg Publishing Co lists adding machine ribbons and paper supplies in its catalog with pricing and ordering details for business offices and clerical staff.
Parade of Values Sale Opens Saturday at Norman Bros
Peris Norman of Norman Bros announces a storewide Parade of Values Sale beginning Saturday with a large stock of merchandise. An advertisement appears in another section of the Standard. Miss Thekla Eckert underwent an operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peris Norman
Norman Bros
Sill
The
Standard
Palo Alto 4-H Club meets at schoolhouse
The Palo Alto 4-H Club met at the schoolhouse Thursday October 5 1939 at 8 45 am The Year Book was discussed Roll call responses were verses Most members plan to plant strawberries The best tested variety in Gillespie are Missionary and Klondike Present: Emmie Mae Dietrich Mildred and Paula Itz Louise and Flora Lehne and our Agent Miss Stewart Fiora Lehne
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palo Alto
Gillespie
Missionary
Klondike
Emmie Mae Dietrich
Mildred
Paula Itz
Louise
Flora Lehne
Miss Stewart
Fiora Lehne
4H Club Meets at AY School House
Miss Stewart addresses the Rocky Hill 4-H Club at the AY School House on October 3. Members present include Ida Jenschke, Loreen Oehler, Lottie Eberle, Theresa Schmidtzensky, Victoria Arlitt, Lillie Mae Arlitt, Florence Hartmann, Betty Hartmann, Lottie Stehling, Julia Stehling, Joyce Striegler, Julia Metzger, and sponsor Miss Rolf. The club discusses planting berries and grapes and peach seeds for summer. Gillespie County varieties listed include strawberries Klondike Missionary blackberries McDonald Haupt Dallas dewberries Austin Mays Rogers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart
Rocky Hill
Ida Jenschke
Loreen Oehler
Lottie Eberle
Theresa Schmidtzensky
Victoria
Lillie Mae Arlitt
Florence
Betty Hartmann
Lottie
Julia Stehling
Joyce Striegler
Julia Mae Metzger
Miss Rolf
Also Mentioned on This Page
Social Sciences Report
Junge-Walter
Kunz-Klein
Theo. Haag
Elgin B. Kunz
Louis Kunz
Mabellein
Christian Klein
Leola Kunz
Nora Klein
Harry Klein
Kunz
Tivydale
Ranch Home
Stonewall Club
Ruebsahm
H A. Ries
San Antonio
Herman Kuhlmann
Austin
H. F. Bolding
Mary Jane Bolding
Elizabeth Walter
Betty
Emma Jordan
Willie Habenicht
Mary Sembritzky
Dallas
Sedonia Sembritzky
Tony Bracher
Doris McKee
Houston
F. A. Bracher
Peggy Petsch
Faye Stein
Taylor
H. W. Lewis
Arizona
E. C. Ottens
Ed. Crenwelge
Alggt McDougall
John McDougall
Fredericksburg
Virginia Scarborough
Harper
Cherry Mountain Glee Club
Cherry Mountain School House
Cherry Mountain
Arion Club
Hoffmann and Moses Grove
Otto Hartmann
Mrs. Dietel
Burg Publishing Co
Thekla Eckert
Louis Knopp
Palo Alto-H
Coca Cola Bottling Co., Inc
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