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Newspaper

Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1940

Page

5

Therese Kraus Weds Alex Knopp at St Marys Church

The marriage of Therese Kraus daughter of Mrs Jacob Kraus and Alex Knopp son of Mrs Louis Knopp was celebrated at St Marys Church on Saturday October 12 at 9 30 with Rev F X Wolf officiating. The Nuptial High Mass featured St Marys Choir and Ave Maria offertory.

Therese Kraus Jacob Kraus Alex Knopp Louis Knopp St. Mary's Church F. X. Wolf St. Mary’s Choir Joseph Molberg Albert Kammish Erwin Kraus Gertrude Kraus Henry Reinbach Lous Knopp Tony Knopp Mathew Pyka Jr Auu St. Mary’s Church Theresa Kraus

Leife Ste Geistweidt Rites Held in Holy Ghost Church

Mies Melrose Geistweidt wed Dietrich Leifeste at Holy Ghost Lutheran Church on Saturday October 12. Rev. O Lindenberg officiated. bridal party included maid of honor Chrystie Fikes and best man Roy Leifeste. Attendants Merli Hobbs and Franklin Hoerster. ushers Paity Lehmberg and David Rothmann. Parents: Geistweidt of Hilda and Leifeste of Art.

Mies Melrose Geistweidt Dietrich Leifeste Holy Ghost Lutheran Church O Lindenberg Werner Klier Dorothy Henke Chrystie Fikes Roy Leifeste Merli Hobbs Franklin Hoerster Paity Lehmberg David Rothmann Ernest Leifeste Art Eugene Getstweidt Hilda x

Shower for Mrs. Jacob Mohr in Austin

Mrs. Henry Mohr Jr hosted a miscellaneous shower for Mrs. Jacob Mohr of Austin at her home on Sunday. Rice shower greeted the bride as she arrived and she met aunts and cousins after being introduced to the guests. Marilyn Eckhardt and Martin Mohr brought in gifts while bingo provided entertainment. Fifty five guests shared sandwiches potato salad cake and cookies in a white and pink color scheme with marigolds cockscomb and dahlias decorating the rooms.

Henry Mohr, Jr Jacob Mohr Austin Margaret Louise Spugle Froon Littl Marilyn —Eckhardt Martin Mohr Emil Dietrich Alice~Dietrich Tillie Mohr Esther Mohr Eleanor Dietrich

Reading Club Elects New Officers at Charming Home

The Reading Club met at Mrs. Leon Zwiener's home Saturday evening. New officers were elected for the coming year: Leon Zwiener president, Emil Riley vice president, Esther Mueller secretary, Gus Hartmann treasurer. A review of Pearl Buck's Patriot was begun by Mueller and will continue next meeting. Angel food cake and hot chocolate were served.

Reading Club Leon Zwiener Emil Riley Esther Mueller Gus Hart- Mann Pearl Buck Miss Mueller

Olfers Seipp Rites Performed at Bethany Church

Mrs Estella Seipp and Werner Olfers wed in a Wednesday ceremony at Bethany Lutheran Church. Rev M Haag officiated with decorative zinnias and dahlias, attendants in satin gowns, and a reception at Seipp's Pavilion. After a wedding trip to El Paso and Carlsbad Caverns, they will reside in Fredericksburg.

Estella Seipp Alex W. Seipp Werner Olfers Rudolf Olfers Bethany Lutheran Church M. Haag Eugene Schmidt Adeline Haag Miss Mary Evelyn Seipp Seipp el Paso Carlsbad Caverns Werner Fredericksburg

Mrs Julius Ebert Hosts Busy Bee Sewing Circle

Mrs Julius Ebert entertained the sewing circle Thursday afternoon in her dining room decorated in Halloween colors with cosmos and marigolds. Eleven members and two guests enjoyed needle work and were served golden glow salad smacks ham sandwiches sun glow coconut cake and coffee. Out of club guests were Mrs August Burrer and Mrs Edmund Alberthal.

Julius Ebert Sewing Circle August Burrer Edmund Alberthal

Thursday Night Club Meet at Mrs Schroeder’s

Mrs William Schroeder Jr hosted a Thursday night bridge gathering with rooms decorated by garden flowers. Guests enjoyed tapioca pudding after an evening of bridge. High scores went to Mrs Laurie Wells with first and Mrs Udo Henke with second.

William Schroeder Jr Laurie Wells Udo Henke

Garden Club Meeting Showcases Fall Arrangements

The Garden Club met Friday at 2 30 PM in the courthouse. Members admired fall centerpieces featuring fall fruits and discussed wildflowers and a variety of sunflowers. Exhibits included unusual Mexican and giant zinnias, Star of Bethlehem borders, pinks, blue bornt blooms, and Colorado spruce as decor.

Garden Club Court House B. J. Longshore Ed. Krauskopf Wm. Dietel Zinn

Mrs Paul Mann and Son Visit Parental Home

Mrs Paul Mann and her son Edward James are visiting the home of her parents, joining relatives and spending time with family during a weekend visit.

Paul Mann Edward James

Mrs Leroy Crenwelge Hosts Halloween Bridge Party

Mrs. Leroy Crenwelge entertained three bridge tables on Saturday afternoon with a Halloween motif in the rooms. Cosmos decorated the arena as guests enjoyed chicken salad golden glow salad chocolate squares and coffee. Mrs Chester Schmidt won high Mrs Udo Henke second high and Mrs Clarence Probst won the cut prize.

Leroy Crenwelge Chester Schmidt Udo Henke Clarence Probst

Smith Marquardt and Smith wed at Edison Methodist

On Monday at 5 p.m. Rev. F A Kattner united Miss Edwina Marquardt and Hubert Smith of Stonewall in marriage at Edison Methodist church. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Paul Enderlin. The couple will reside in Fredericksburg after the ceremony.

F. A. Kattner Edison Methodist Church Edwina Marquardt Hubert Smith Stonewall Paul Enderlin Mr. Smith Alex Smith Fredericksburg

Mrs Gilbert Kaderli Hosts Sewing Club Gathering

The W. E. D. Sewing Club met at Mrs. Gilbert Kaderli's home on Wednesday afternoon. Garden flowers decorated the setting and guests enjoyed a salad plate with tongue salad congealed fruit salad tomatoes mahogany cake and coffee.

W. E. D. Sewing Club Gilbert Kaderli

Mrs Alfred Crenwelge Observes Birthday Gathering

Wednesday afternoon Mrs Alfred Crenwelge celebrated another birthday with a gathering of friends at her home. Guests later moved to the dining room for a delicious lunch.

Alfred Crenwelge

Mrs J S Perry Visits Purcell Family in Oklahoma

Mrs J S Perry of Purcell Oklahoma spent several days this week with Dr and Mrs Hardin Perry, likely visiting relatives and sharing time together in Purcell.

J. S. Perry Purcell, Oklahoma Hardin Perry

Mrs Guy Holloman Shower Honoree at Tea

Saturday afternoon two thirty to six thirty honor guest Mrs. Guy Holloman the former Audrey Burgdorf at the spacious home of Mrs. Henry Joseph. Flowers roses pastel decor and a bridal bouquet centerpiece. Guests enjoyed tea sandwiches angel food squares salted nuts olives chips tea and coffee. Assistants included Mrs. Burgdorf Detjen Klingelhofer Klier and Heyland with out of town guests from San Antonio Comfort and Mason.

Edward Stein Henry Joseph Guy Holloman Audrey Burgdorf O. H. Burgdorf Emmie Detjen Arthur Klingelhoefer Werner Klier Hal Heyland San Antonio Comfort Mason

Pfeiffer Guests With Keidels In Corpus Christi

Mr. H. O. Pfeiffer of Corpus Christi Texas spent the weekend with Felix and Kurt Keidel.

Mr. H. O. Pfeiffer Corpus Christi, Texas Felix and Kurt Keidel

Admiration Flavor Wins Praise Across Entire Household

The strong, tempting taste earns admiration from men and women who enjoy its rich, coaxing goodness. The message encourages being a good housewife and savoring the satisfying quality praised in the ad copy.

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MRS Bride of MacDonald Studio Busy Bee Dengan Rogers Bros Duncan Max W.staudt Wesley Gold Bridge Walter Pfeil Henry Rees Emil Schandue Jr W. E. D. Club Flora Bracher Reading Eric Juenke Mrs. Gilbert Kaderli Helen Pri Zes Department C Houston Texas The Duncan Coffee Company Varcu Admiration Dept. C Dine Coffee Co
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