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Newspaper

Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1941

Page

2

Smith Klein-Meurer Wedding in St Marys Church

Miss Margaret Klein and Edwin Meurer wed October 11 at 8:30 in St Marys Church with Rev F X Wolf officiating. Attendants included Werner Meurer and Susie Mae Klein. couple to reside in San Antonio where groom works for Sears Roebuck Fleet Test Drivers.

Margaret Klein Edwin Meurer St. Mary’s Church F. X. Wolf Edwin Klein Eckert Jacob Meurer San Antonio Werner Meurer Susie Mae Klein Alton Zunker Elenora Seipp Hubert Klein Louise Meurer Helen Meurer Edward Klein John Gentemann Albert Kammilah Joe Molberg Selpp F. Coleman

Mayer Birk Rites Solemnized Wednesday

Miss Rury Birk became the bride of Ferdinand Mayer in rites at Holy Ghost Lutheran Church with Rev O Lindenbeg officiating on Wednesday afternoon October 8. Attendants were Ernest Hoffman Edna Mae Birk Hugo Muenius and Ruth Mayer.

Rury Birk Ferdinand Mayer Holy Ghost Lutheran Church O. Lindenbeg Friedrich Birk Edevr Beyer Ernest Hoffman Edna Mae Birk Hugo Muenius Ruth Mayer

Home Makers Guild entertained by Mrs Felix Wilke

The Home Makers Guild was entertained by Mrs Felix Wilke on Wednesday of last week. Roses and dahlias decorated the living room. Salads cake and coffee were served to club members and Mrs Harry Land, an additional guest.

Home Makers Guild Felix Wilke Harry Land

Wednesday Bridge Club Meets at Klingelhoefer Home

Members of the Wednesday Afternoon Bridge Club gathered at Mrs. Robert Klingelhoefer's home last week. Queen's Crown and dahlias decorated the living room. The menu included chicken salad gelatine salad chocolate cake and iced tea. Mrs. Klingelhoefer won high and Mrs. Willie Habe nicht was second high.

Robert Klingelhoefer Robert Klingelhosifer Willie Habenicht

Thursday Bridge Club Entertained by Mrs J Hardin Perry

Mrs J Hardin Perry hosted the Thursday Night Bridge Club last week with shaded marigolds in her living room. A dinner of spaghetti, jelly carrot salad, hot rolls and brownies followed. guests included Mrs Henry Joseph and Mrs Hubert Molberg.

J. Hardin Perry Henry Joseph Hubert Molberg

Reading Club Opens Fall With Reviews at Schoe newolf Home

The first fall meeting of the Reading Club was hosted by Mrs. V. Schoe newolf. Mrs. H. H. Sagebiel assigned committees. Mrs. Schoenewolf reviewed Best Foot Forward and Mr. Big, and Miss Flora Bracher gave an engaging review of Cronin’s The Keys of Heaven.

Reading Club V. Schoenewolf H. H. Sagebiel

Klinged Hoefer Couple Plan Weekend Trip

Mr and Mrs Robert Klinged hoefer will make a weekend trip to Jarrell New Mexico for a brief outing.

Robert Klingedhoefer Jarrell, New Mexico

Andy Hardy Film Comes to Palace for Weekend Showing

Mickey Rooney leads Life Begins For Andy Hardy at the Palace Sunday and Monday Oct 19 and 20 with Judy Garland Lewis Stone and the full cast present to follow his post high school life after the previous film.

Andy Hardy the Palace Judy Garland Lewis Stone Andy Mickey Rooney

Kaffekraenzchen Club Tea At Mrs McFarland’s Home

Mrs. H H McFarland hosted the Kaffekraenzchen club at her residence last Thursday. Autumn flowers and patriotic colors adorned the setting. Mrs. Harry Priess and eleven members attended the event.

H. H. McFarland Kaffeekraenzchen Club Harry Priess

Mrs Teague Hosts Five-Table Bridge at Sunny Side

Mrs Bill Teague entertained five tables of bridge Friday afternoon at the Sunny Side Tavern. Guests were served grape juice, orange coconut cake, and lemon custard ice cream. Mrs Ralph Gold won high, Mrs Max Wahl second, Mrs Max Schneider third, Mrs Walter Humes fourth, and Mrs Ostar Stein cut prize.

Bill Teague Bridge Sunny Side Ralph Gold Max Wahl Max Schneider Walter Humes Ostar Stein

Social Calendar Listings Highlight Local Club Events

Friday October 18 garden club meets at 2 30 pm at the courthouse. Tuesday October 21 Mrs Felix Heep hosts bridge. Wednesday October 22 Mrs Victor Keidel hosts bridge and Mrs H Sagebiel leads Reading Club. Thursday October 23 Mrs Edgar Ochs hosts bridge with Mrs L Keyser and Mrs Kermit Striegler noted.

Garden Club Courthouse Felix Heep Victor Keidel H. Sagebiel Reading Club Henry Lochte J. J. Hanus Edgar Ochs

Merry Wives Entertained at Peter's by Mrs Mathisen

Mrs Fred Mathisen hosted the Merry Wives Bridge Club for a dinner at Peter's Thursday night. A second bridge session followed at the hostess's home. Roses lupins and dahlias decorated the living room. Mrs W Yancey won high and Mrs Ed Stein was second high. Mrs Joe Stein attended as a guest.

Fred Mathisen Merry Wives Bridge Club Peter Er. W. Yancey Ed. Stein Joe Stein

Minstrel Show Set for Gillespie County Town Night

Darktown characters from local residents will appear in blackface as part of the Fredericksburg Concert Band event on Sunday night October 26. A big surprise feature will be announced a week before the concert to accompany the show.

Gillespie County Fredericksburg

Returns From California Visit Enriches Mrs. Evers

Mrs. Ad. Evers returned last week from a three week visit with her sister Mrs. Aviton Sorenson in Los Angeles California. She enjoyed the trip very much and especially the desert and mountain scenery enroute.

Ad. Evers Las Aviton Sorenson Los Angeles California

Personal News From New Braunfels and Fredericksburg Society

Mrs Udo Schelhase of New Braunfels spent the week end with her mother Mrs Max Schoenewolf. Mr and Mrs Henry Hirsch Jr and son of New Braunfels were guests of Judge and Mrs Henry Hirsch. Rev and Mrs F A Bracher had Mr Oscar Bertram of Austin as a house guest during the Saengerfest. Edwin Immel, son of Mrs William Immel, returned to Fredericksburg after five years in the Veterans Hospital at Waco with marked improvement.

Udo Schelhase New Braunfels Max Schoenewolf Henry Hirsch Jr Son Henry Hirsch F. A. Bracher Oscar Bertram Austin Edwin Immel William Immel Veteran's Hospital Waco Fredericksburg

Wunderlich Filter Rites at Holy Ghost Church

The Holy Ghost Lutheran Church hosted the Filter Wunderlich wedding on Saturday October 11 with Rev O Lindenberg officiating. Groom Guenther Filter and bride Elsie Wunderlich are the children of Mr and Mrs Adolf Filter and Mr and Mrs Eddie Wunderlich. Attendants included Bruno Wunderlich Viola Wunderlich Eli Kramer and Estella Kramer.

Holy Ghost Lutheran Church Filter-Wunderlich O. Lindenberg Guenther Filter Adolf Filter Elsie Wunderlich Eddie Wunderilich Bruno Wunderlich Viola Wunderlich Eli Kramer Estella Kramer

Durcker Kuhlmnn Rites Held October 1

Miss Elsie Kuhlmann became the bride of August Duecker in rites at the Holy Ghost Lutheran Church on Wednesday October 1 with Rev O Lindenberg officiating. Mr and Mrs Hilmar Kuhlmann and the room is the son of Mr and Mrs Henman Duecker. Attendants were Friedrich Duecker Eli Kuhlmann Percy Kuhlmann and Ea Duecker.

Elsie Kuhlmann August Duecker Holy Ghost Letheran Church O. Lindenberg Hilmar Kuhlmann Henman Duecker Friedrich Duecker Eli Kuhlmann Percy Kuhlmann Ea Duecker

Mrs. Crenwelge Hosts Bridge Party Guests

Mrs. Lee Roy Crenwelge entertained friends with a bridge party at her home on a Wednesday afternoon. Tokens of appreciation were awarded with Mrs. Chester Schmidt earning high and Mrs. Almon Kirthoff second high after serving tongue salad congealed salad cranberries cheese wafers and desserts.

Lee Roy Crenwelge Chester Schmidt Almon Kirthoff

Wednesday Club Entertained by Mrs Werner Keidel

Mrs Werner Keidel hosted the Wednesday Afternoon Bridge Club at her home with out of town guests Mesdames Laurie Wells Harry Priess and Edgar Ochs. Garden flowers adorned the room as chicken salad pear salad potato chips cake and coffee were served.

Werner Keidel Mesdames Laurie Wells Harry Priess Edgar Ochs

Busy Bee Sewing Circle Meets at Mrs Meta Hohmann Home

The Busy Bee Sewing Circle gathered Thursday afternoon at Mrs Meta Hohmann’s home with two out of club guests and a new member as additional guests. Delicious sandwiches salads coffee and ice cream were served.

Busy Bee Sewing Circle Meta Hohmann

Zion's Lutheran Choir Surprises Mrs Schneider with Gift

The Zion's Lutheran Choir surprised Mrs. O. H. Schneider Thursday night with a party. Delights included cake cookies sandwiches hot chocolate and lemonade. Alfred Neffendorf and Rev Bracher delivered the presentation remarks for a end table and throw rug given to Mr and Mrs Schneider.

Zion’s Lutheran Choir O. H. Schneider Alfred Neffendorf Rev. Bracher

Mr and Mrs Schneider Host Mexican Dinner Reunion

Miss Concordia Bierschwal entertained Sunday night a week ago honoring Mr and Mrs O H Schneider recently married with a Mexican dinner. The occasion featured Mexican menu and decorations. Eight Fredericksburg guests attended the social event. Also noted were visits by Mrs Louise Bartlett of San Antonio and a Mason lecture group from Fredericksburg.

Fredericksburg Garden Club Mason Walter Kolmeier Betty Emma Jordan H. Welgh Lewis I. G. Wehmeyer W. H. Schaefer KE. H. Riley J. B. Longshore Walter Foerster Louise Bartlett San Antonio

Music Study Club Meets For First Meeting

The Music Study Club gathered at Mrs. Leon Zwiener's home on Tuesday night with roses and visteria on display. Mrs. Lester Keyser chaired the session. Mrs. Wm. Dietel outlined the year's plans and Mrs. Wm. Kuenemann led a program on Thurlow Lieuranite.

Leon Zwiener Lester Keyser Wm. Dietel Wm. Kuenemann Thurlow Robt. Blum E. S. We

Bridge Club Social Hosted by Mrs Kolmeier

The Wednesday Afternoon Bridge Club was entertained by Mrs Walter Kolmeier last week. Roses and teutonics bedecked the living room. A meat salad and tomatoes plus potato chips and lager erizm cake accompanied play. Mrs Walter Pfeil won high and Mrs Martha Heiman second high. Miss Viola Juenke attended as an out of club guest.

Walter Kolmeier Walter Pfeil Martha Heiman Viola Juenke

Fredericksburg to Christen Klier Baby Sunday

Misses Tony Bracher and Doris McKee of Houston will attend the christening of Mr and Mrs Werner Klier's baby in Fredericksburg on Sunday.

Tony Bracher Doris McKee Houston Fredericksburg Werner Klier Baiby

Three A Club Forms At University Of Texas

A new honorary organization at the University of Texas named the Three A Club will promote contemporary literature. Membership is limited to high ranking English women students taking advanced English work. Ida Louise White of Fredericksburg, daughter of Mr and Mrs W C White, is among eligible top students.

University of Texas Ida Louise White Fredericksburg W. C. White

Hirschs of San Antonio Guests of Mrs Striegler

Mr and Mrs Louis Hirsch of San Antonio were guests of Mrs N L Striegler on Sunday as reported in local social notes.

Louis Hirsch San Antonio N. L. Striegler

Also Mentioned on This Page

Meurer-Klein Mrs. Klingelhoefer Mrs. Perry Kaffeekraenzchen Mrs. Teague L. L. Keyser Kermit Striegler Holy Ghost Mrs. Crenwelge Busy Bee Club Mrs. Schneider The United Telephone Company Fork Club Parkey, Ib Idaho City Fruit Store Pepsi-Cola Company Long Islané City Satish R A&aw Bright Barry Crisco KR & W Wwe A&a KOTEX Lipton'’S Tea Texas Colorado Gebhardt LANGE Nebgen
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