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Newspaper

Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1941

Page

2

High Five Club Hosts Oriented Home Event

Mrs Eric Wagner entertained the High Five club at her home on Tuesday of last week. Zinnias decorated the rooms and a spread of hot toasted hamburgers potato chips cookies and cake was served. Mrs Romain Peter scored high with Mrs Alois Wehmeyer second high. Mrs Felix Stenning and Mrs Mary Mekel served as substitutes.

Eric Wagner Zinnias Romain Peter Alois Wehmeyer Felix Stenning Mary Mekel

Baptist WMU Regular Meeting Observes Week of Prayer

The Baptist WMU held a regular session on Thursday Oct. 16 at the church to observe the Week of Prayer for State Missions. The program included hymns prayers devotions and talks about Baylor Univ Hospital Memorial Hospital in Houston Hendrick Memorial Hospital in Abilene and the army camp service in Texas with several members leading and closing prayer.

the Baptists Wmu Jesus B. H. Heinen Wm. Taylor Baylor Univ. Hospital Heinen Memorial Hospital Houston H. J. Leitz McFarlan Hendrick Memorial Hospital Abilene O. K. Nix Army Camp Service Texas F. E. Kirchner Loitz

Crenwelges Visit Austin Relatives Over Weekend

Mr and Mrs Leroy Crenwelge and their son spent Saturday night and Sunday in Austin with relatives.

Leroy Crenwelge Austin

Seven Tables of Bridge Entertained at Sunny Side

Friday afternoon at the Sunny Side Tavern Mrs Max Wahl and Mrs William Hoffman entertained friends with a bridge party. Vari colored dahlias formed a centerpiece for the lace covered table. Refreshments of tuna fish salad wafers sandwiches cake and coffee were served. At games Mrs Max Beckmann received high Mrs Harold Schoenwolf second high Mrs Harry Priess third and Miss Viola Juenke low. Mrs S H Smyre received the cut prize.

Sunny Side Max Wahl William Hoffman Max Beckmann Harold Schoenwolf Harry Priess Viola Juenke S. H. Smyre

Mrs Heep Hosts Bridge Club Tea Scene

Mrs Felix Heep entertained the Tuesday Afternoon Bridge Club at her home with guests Mesdames Alex Frantzen Henry Lochte Max Wahl Walter Pfeil and Leroy Bonn. Halloween decor highlighted the menu as Viola Juenke won high with Max Wahl second and Almon Kirchoff lowest score.

Felix Heep Alex Frantzen Henry Lochte Max Wahl Walter Pfeil Leroy Bonn Viola Juenke Almon Kirchoff

San Antonio Guests At Estill Home

San Antonio guests at the home of Mrs. J. T. Estill and Miss Julia Estill were Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Brown and Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Brown.

San Antonio J. T. Estill Julia Estill W. F. Brown A. F. Brown

State Missions Program Presented at First Baptist Church

The Missionary Society held its second State Missions program at the First Baptist Church replacing the midweek prayer service. Readings included hymns The Great Physician and Onward Christian Soldiers, prayers, a devotional, poems, and talks by Mrs. Emil Langehennig, Mrs. F E Kirchner, Mrs. H J Loitz, and Rev. Kirchner.

First Baptist Church the Missionary Society The Great Physician Onward Christian Kirchner Harry Grobe

Big Five Club Hostess Sees Prizes Awarded

Thursday afternoon Mrs amil Knopp hosted the Big Five Club. Zinnias and roses decorated the rooms. Tongue salad, golden glow salad, potato chips, pineapple cream cake, and coffee were served. Prizes were awarded to Mrs Louis Durst and Mrs Emil Juenke.

Amil Knopp

Mary Martha Society Holds September Meeting at Heep Home

The Mary Martha Society met at the home of Mrs Felix Heep on September 16 with eighteen members answering roll call. Mrs Walter Ottmers was elected chairman of the Blue Pirate. A doll parade fundraiser was planned for December 3 and committees were appointed.

Mary Martha Society Felix Heep Walter Ottmers Blue Pirate Eddie Hohmann

Forty Two Attends Dolezal Afternoon Party

Mrs. Charles Dolezal hosted a Thursday afternoon gathering with forty two guests. Roses decorated the rooms as attendees enjoyed meat loaf cranberry potato salad cinnamon rolls cookies and coffee. Mrs. Arthur Schaetter won high score and Mrs. Ernst Hohmann placed second.

Charles Dolezal Arthur Schaetter Ernst Hohmann

Mrs Walter Saturday Bridge Hostess at Home

Mrs Hugo Walter entertained her bridge club Saturday afternoon at home with Mesdames Leroy Crenwelge Willis Habenicht Henry Joseph and Stella Jung as guests. Roses and marigolds decorated rooms. Meat salad potato chips wafers tea and angel food cake served. Mrs Milton Durst received high and Mrs Wm Petmecky a acond high.

Hugo Walter Bridge Club Mesdames Leroy Crenwelge Willis Habenicht Henry Joseph Stella Jung Milton Durst Wm. Petmecky Acond

Mrs Stehling Celebrates Birthday With Open House

Mrs Benno Stehling observed her birthday Thursday with open house in the afternoon. Dahlias were attractively arranged about the house. A lovely birthday lunch was served about 4 30. Fifteen guests spent the afternoon and a number of others dropped in later.

Benno Stehling

Mesdames Keidels Entertain With Bridge Party

Mrs Felix Keidel and Mrs Werner Keidel hosted a Wednesday bridge gathering at the Tavern with ten tables. A California aztec daisies centerpiece adorned the covered table and menu featured sandwiches, chocolate sundaes, and chocolate cake in Halloween colors. High scores went to Mrs Wm Schroeder Jr, with Mrs Hubert Molberg second, Mrs Ralph Gold third, Mrs Willie Habericht fourth, and Mrs V Schoenewolf at eau.

Felix Keidel Werner Keidel Bridge Hallowe'en Wm. Schroeder Jr Hubert Molberg Ralph Gold Willie Habericht Smith V. Schoenewolf

Young People’s Union Organized by Baptist WMU

On Monday October 13 the Baptist WMU organized three young people units at the church. Sunbeams led by Mrs. W. H. Taylor and Mrs. B. H. Heinen, Girls Auxiliary with Mrs. Elmer McFarland, and Royal Ambassadors with Rev. F. E. Kirchner. Mrs. H. J. Leitz presided with many girls and boys present.

Baptist WMU Sunbeams W. H. Taylor B. H. Heinen Elmer McFarland F. E. Kirchner H. J. Leitz

Mrs Max Joseph Travels to Dallas to Visit Daughter

Mrs. Max Joseph is in Dallas visiting her daughter, Mrs. E. O. Saenger. The trip highlights family connection and travel activity in the locality.

Max Joseph Dallas E. O. Saenger

Kowert Music T G0 Offers Fast Selling Washers and Refrigerators

Limited stock alarm as easy washers with aluminum agitators and spirators sell quickly. Refrigerators of the unchanged type also scarce, with Kowert Music promoting remaining models.

Kowert Music

Entertainment and Refreshments by the Auxiliary

The Auxiliary hosts entertainment and refreshments event and invites new members to join.

Midland visitors call on Mrs Hugo Waller weekend

Mr and Mrs Joe Wiley and their son of Midland visited with Mrs Hugo Waller on Friday night and again Sunday night.

Joe Wiley Midland Hugo Waller

Thursday Bridge Club Hosts Dahlias and Desserts

The Thursday Night Bridge Club met at Mrs. Wm. Schroeder Jr. with out of club guests Mrs. Harvey Ford and Miss Libby Cordes. Dahlias decorated the living room and a menu of sandwiches potato chips and chocolate ice box pie with whipped cream was served. Mrs. Hugo Walter took high score and Mrs. H. Osbourne second high.

Wm. Schroeder, Jr Harvey Ford Libby Cordes Hugo Walter H. Osbourne

Mrs Stein Hosts Thursday Bridge Club

Mrs Joe Stein entertained the Thursday afternoon Bridge Club at her home with lupines aztec daisies. Guests included Mesdames Laurie Wells Robert Klingelhoefer Hubert Molberg and Harry Rusenberg. Menu featured tuna fish salad tomato aspic pickles apple pies and coffee. Mrs Wells won high and Mrs Klingelhoefer second high.

Joe Stein Mesdames Laurie Wells Robert Klingelhoefer Hubert Molberg Harry Rusenberg Robt. Klingelhoefer

Pinochle Club Hosts Dinner and Scores Highlight Evening

Mr and Mrs Bernhard Jenschke hosted the pinochle club on Wednesday night with guests Mrs Alma Roeder and Miss Ellen Jenschke. A game dinner featured cloves potato salad cake and coffee. Charles Dolezal won high score for the men and Alma Roeder won high for the women.

Bernhard Jenschke Pinochle Club Alma Roeder Ellen Jenschke Charles Dolezal

Henke Couple Spotted in Mountain Home Sunday

Mr and Mrs Max Henke were seen in Mountain Home on Sunday with locals noting their visit to the area. The sighting highlights a quiet weekend in the community.

Henry Duecker Gillespie County Stonewall MacDonald Mrs Max Henke Wer Mountain Home

Mrs. Emil Schandua Hosts Club Gathering

Mrs. Emil Schandua hosted a Wednesday afternoon club event with guests Mrs. Theo Heep and Mrs. Alois Wehmeyer as substitutes. Home decorations featured roses and dahlias. Meals included meat sandwiches potato chips tomatoes celery lemon cake and pickles. High scores were received by Mrs. Joe Kaiser Mrs. Otto Meurer and Mrs. Schandua.

Emil Schandua Theo Heep Alois Wehmeyer Joe Kaiser Otto Meurer Schandua

Co. and E Bridge Club Entertained

The O and E Bridge Club met at Mrs. Paul Kraus's home last Thursday. Roses decorated the rooms. Refreshments included tongue salad potato salad wafers fruited jello with whipped cream and coffee. Out of town guest Mrs. Otto Meurer won high and Mrs. Henry Reinbach won second high.

O. and E. Bridge Club Paul Kraus Otto Meurer Henry Reinbach

Chicken barbecue at tavern supports County Charity Ball

A Saturday night chicken barbecue was held by committee members from two teams selling tickets for the County Charity Ball and their husbands at the Terrace of the Tavern. A green foliage centerpiece lit by concealed lights graced the dining table, followed by dancing.

Social News Note On Visit To Austin By Habhenicht Family

Miss Willie Mae Habhenicht spent the weekend in Austin visiting her brother Harold Habe nicht.

Willie Mae Habhenicht Austin Harold Habenicht

Couple Staudt Visited Galveston Last Week

Mr. and Mrs. Max Staudt traveled to Galveston and stayed there during the prior week. They reportedly toured local sights and enjoyed the coastal city.

Max Staudt Galveston

Also Mentioned on This Page

WMU Regular Meeting Mrs. Heep Eatoe Hershey's Lote UU Cherrie Wheaties Ibe Louis Beyer Harvey Stein Rosalie Kensing Richard Bruns Augusta Jenschke Ben Walker Thomas Immel Reinhard Enderlin Rubin Bernhard Lyman Joe Lorenz August Burrer William Dietel, Sr Ben Holly Felix Weirich Bobby Stehling Lester Keyser Kizzie Allen Sagebiel Jaymond Oestreich Charlie Seelig Sem Woerner Wm. Hoffmann Mrs. Knopp Louis Durst Emil Juenke Mepf&ting Mrs. Dolezal Walter Mrs. Stehling Young People's Union Organized Legionnaires Legion Hall Bettie, Jordan Robinhood Ts. UF City Fruit Store Mrs. Schroeder Mrs. Stein Ia Rubinste Helena Rubinstein Central Drug Co
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