Irene Holcomb Becomes Bride of Reuben Eckhardt in Boerne
Irene Holcomb and Reuben H. Eckhardt were married in a double ring ceremony on Saturday October 11 at 8 pm in St John’s Lutheran Church Boerne officiated by Rev Theo Winters. The bride daughter of Louis Bergmann and the bridegroom son of R H Eckhardt, reception at the Bergmann home with about 100 guests. The couple left for a Colorado wedding trip as she wore a pink iridescent and taffeta gown with a white orchid corsage.
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Irene Holcomb
Reuben H. Eckhardt
St. John's Lutheran Church
Boerne
Theo Winters
Louis Bergmann
R. H. Eckhardt
Otto Uecker
Walter Pfeiffer
A. W. Rohde
Heino Crenwelge
Willow City
Walter Bergmann
Kermit Eckhardt
Boerne Gesangverein
Boerne Choral Club
Bergmann
Barbara Ann Bergmann
Albert Palafox
Elmer Bergmann
Colorado
Boerne High School
Draughon's Business College
H. L. Davis and Son
Insurance Managers
San Antonio
Eckhardt
FHS
STSTC
San Marcos
Air Corps
Shirley Pehl Honored At October Shower For Bride Elect
Miss Shirley Pehl, bride elect of Leroy Wehmeyer, was honored at a Sunday shower in Hermann Sons Hall from 2 to 5 pm. Attendants included Mesdames John Earl Pehl and Alfred Meier. The couple will wed November 1 at Edison Street Methodist Church. Out of town guests were Mrs Paul Whitten Mrs Lee Pape and Mrs Frank Arnold of San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Pehl
Leroy Wehmeyer
Hermann Sons Hall
John Earl Pehl
Alfred Meier
Rubin Wehmeyer
Douglas Pehl
Robert Pehl
Roy Schaeferkoeter
Frank Wehmeyer
Dorothy Ann Wehmeyer
Mr. Wehmeyer
Edison Street Methodist Church
Mesdames Guenther Pehl
Edgar Wehmeyer
Paul Whitten
Lee Pape
Frank Arnold
San Antonio
Warriors Return to Business and Teaching Roles
A World War II veteran now runs a National Home and Auto Store with his brother-in-law and also serves as a tutor at the local veterans school, highlighting postwar entrepreneurship and community service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Home and Auto Store
Veteran’s School
Garden Club Plants Lecture Trip In Mason Oct 20
Garden Club members are invited to Mason on October 20 at 10 a.m. for a lecture by R. J. Ramsbottom on Theory of Landscape Design, followed by a garden tour. The group will visit one Mason garden and several nearby gardens, with expenses shared by the club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garden Club
Mason
Commissioners Court Room
R. J. Ramsbottom
Wm. Dietel
Sara Teasdale
A. D. Stahl
Colorado
B. L. Klostermann
Pioneer Memorial
Walter Kolmeier
Marvin Schaefer
Herman Castles
Benno Stehling
Lewis Petmecky
Alfred Duecker
Eddie Schaefer
Hawaii
Julia Estill
Meta Hohmann
Lawrence Black
Janet Ernst
Emma Jordan
Mesdames Lawrence Black
Erna Heinen
Walter Schaefer
Harvey Jacobs
Chas. Weber
Freda Hammons
Robert Arhelger
R. B. Reissig
Wesley Franz
Felix Pfiester
R. L. Kott
Gus. Klingelhoefer
Alvin Striegler
Trinity Ladies Aid Met Oct. 2 50th Anniversary Plans
The Trinity Lutheran Church Ladies Aid met in the Parish Hall on Thursday afternoon Oct 2 with 21 members present including male workers on the church grounds. The group opened with My Faith Looks Up To Thee and closed after Jesus Savior Pilot Me. Final plans for the Oct 4 50th anniversary celebration were set, with reports from committees and prayer led by Rev G C Senff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid Society
Trinity Lutheran Church
G. C. Senff
Paul
Grace Lutheran Sanatorium
San Antonio
H. H. Ochs
Jesus
Holy Ghost Ladies Aid Plans Bazaar
The Holy Ghost Lutheran Church Ladies Aid met for its monthly gathering. Plans for the annual chili supper and bazaar were set for November 6 at 11 a.m. in the basement. The group voted to assist with Christmas gifts for Sunday School pupils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid
Holy Ghost Lutheran Church
O. Lindenberg
Rev. Lindenberg
Bruno Fritzs Observe 25th Anniversary at Sunnyside Tavern
Mr and Mrs Bruno Fritz celebrated their twenty fifth wedding anniversary with a Sunday party at Sunnyside Tavern on October 12. Guests included children Andrew Fritz Rose Marie and Charles Fritz and their twins Marlene and Darlene along with two grandchildren.
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Bruno Fritz
Sunnyside Tavern
Andrew Fritz
Rose Marie
Clarence Behrends
Charles Fritz
Marlene
Darlene
Deborah Elaine
Sammy Wayne Behrends
Father Robling
New Braunfels
Arno Juenke
Mr. Fritz
Ben Hagel
Fritz
Mrs. Fritz
Live Oak
DKG Meeting Held in Comfort
The Beta Zeta Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma held its first meeting of the school year in the band room of the Comfort public school on Saturday afternoon, October 11. Miss Ella Gold presided. The program featured a review of recent educational legislation at national, state, and local levels. New transfers Lillian Hart and Mayme Praytor joined. The next meeting is November 8 in Kerrville.
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Beta Zeta
Delta Kappa Gamma
Comfort Public School
Ella Gold
Annie McElroy
Comfort
Flora Wertheim
Elizabeth Walter
Lillian Hart
Center Point
Mayme Praytor
Kerrville
Sands Cottage
Julia Estill
Bernhard Stieler
Mesdames H. Welge Lewis
Henry Lochte
Tyrus Cox
W. H. Schaefer
Marie Potter
Mattie Wiley
Viola May Schmidt
Girl Scout Workshop Led By Mrs LeRoy In Austin
Mrs Katherine LeRoy of Austin conducted a Brownie and Girl Scout leaders workshop on Tuesday afternoon October 7 at the Cabin stressing program planning and the value of songs games and dramatics Instructors learned many new songs and games and plans for a return visit were announced Attendees included Mesdames Werner Tatsch Homer L Stevens Alex Arhelger Jy A B Barker Roy Stroeher John Dooley W H Schoenewolf Tyrus Cox Alonzo Evers Leo Blanchard Johnny Weidenfeller and Miss Julia Anna Dietz Board members were briefed Tuesday evening to work toward a definite goal in the scouting program and additional help was discussed Wednesday with leaders and Scouters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine LeRoy
Austin
LeRoy
Mesdames Werner Tatsch
Homer L. Stevens
Alex Arhelger Jy
A. B. Barker
Roy Stroeher
John Dooley
W. H. Schoenewolf
Tyrus Cox
Alonzo Evers
Leo Blanchard
Johnny Weidenfeller
Julia Anna Dietz
Mrs. LeRoy
Miss Kneese Shower Honoree in October Linen Party
Miss Ann Jeanette Kneese bride elect of Glenn Bergsten was honored at a linen shower held October 5 in the home of Mrs. Harry Davis. Virginia Evers oversaw the guest book as Theresa Cravens poured coffee and La Verne Juene served cake. The table featured a lace cover and pink gladioli centerpieces. Guests embroidered their names on tea towels presented to the honoree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Jeanette Kneese
Glenn Roland Bergsten
Harry Davis
Bergsten
Bethany Lutheran Church
Virginia Evers
Theresa Cravens
la Verne Juenke
St Anne's Society Met Sunday
St Ann's Society of St Mary's Catholic Church met for their October gathering with Mrs Robert Loth presiding. The Very Rev Joseph Hildebrand spoke on the Rosary Crusade and members approved a $35 contribution for the 1953 Catholic Central Verein Convention. Four sick visits, two new members, and clothing drive details were reported.
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St. Ann’s Society of
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Robert Loth
Joseph Hildebrand
Catholic Central Verein
San Antonio
Arno Juenke
St. Mary’s Parish
National War Relief Headquarters
Luther League Holds Meeting at Holy Ghost Church
The Luther League of Holy Ghost Lutheran Church met Sunday night with Joyce Grona as devotional leader. A Colossians chapter two Bible study followed volley games. Plans were made to attend the Fall Federation Rally at Camp Chrysalis on October 19. Refreshments were served by Harold Klinksick Bessie Mueltz Mabel and Jeanette Leyendecker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther League of Holy Ghost Lutheran Church
Joyce Grona
Colossians
Fall Federation
Camp Chrysalis
Severa
Harold Klinksick
Bessie Mueltz
Mabel
Jeanette Leyendecker
Robert Huebner Enrolled at Sam Houston State
Robert Huebner enrolled at Sam Houston State University as enrollment rose to 1542 for the fall, aided by three new buildings and a ROTC unit. Gillespie County contributed one student for the semester. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Huebner of Fredericksburg.
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Huntsville
Oct
Sam Houston State
Gillespie County
Robert Huebner
Paul Huebner
Fredericksburg
Zion Lutheran Church EMA meets Monday evening
The Evening Missionary Auxiliary of Zion Lutheran Church held its regular Monday gathering at 7 30 pm. The group opened with We Praise Thee O God and heard a Luke 19 12 27 reading. Activities included time talent and possessions stewardship topics and a playlet Why Give Thanks. A Centennial Committee update and Junior Mission Band progress were reported before prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zion Lutheran Church
Max Sultemeier
G. W. Sager
Alton Oehler
Raymond Raute
Arthur Reed Jr
Edith Sagebiel
Too Much Money May Go To A ManS Head
A wry observation on money and gender suggests wealth affects women more visibly. The saying implies men may be blinded by money while women bear its burdens in appearance and fashion.
St Marys Auxiliary Schedules Friday Meeting
St Marys Auxiliary announces its regular monthly meeting will be held Friday October 17 at 4 p m in the Grotto or parish facility. Mrs Henry Meurer is listed as leading details for attendees and arrangements.
Willow City WSCS Meeting At Willow City Methodist Church
Willow City Woman's Society of Christian Service met on Tuesday afternoon October 7 at the Willow City Methodist Church. Chair Desmond Sagebiel presided as Clifford Renick read scripture and Richard Laurence led a short program. Talks covered The Christian Community and Mother Earth Widening Educational Needs and Home in the Wilderness. The meeting closed with prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Society of Christian Service
Willow City Methodist Church
Desmond Sagebiel
Clifford Renick
Richard Laurence
Marlin Althaus
Mother Earth
Emil Horlen
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Reuben Eckhardt
Annette Duval
Dancing
Texas
HOTEL
Nimitz
Richard Hudnut
Fifth Avenue Beauty Salon
Jean Truly
New York
Richard
Hudnut Beauty Salon
Kallenberg's Pharmacy
Trinity Ladies Aid
Holy Ghost Ladies’ Aid Plans Bazaar
Bruno Fritzes
Miss Kneese
St. Anne's Society
Holy Ghost Luther League
SAM Houston
EMA of Zion
St. Mary's Auxiliary
WSCS
Kendall - Hodges
Fredericksburg, Texas
America
McGregor
Kendall- Hodges
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