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Newspaper

Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1940

Page

5

Girl Scouts Hold Meetings At Tatsch House

Girl Scout Troop 1 met Tuesday night at the Tatsch House from 7 to 9 with parents and younger children in attendance A play The Dedication of a Little House was presented Beatrice Stehling played accordion Second class badges were earned by listed scouts Proficiency badges awarded to sixteen members Refreshments included cake cookies punch and ice cream Troop 2 also met at the Tatsch House on Wednesday with a patrol program Plans for Christmas gifts discussed and a first aid course arranged under County Health Nurse Miss Ruth Kline toward a first aid badge

Troop 1 Tatsch House Beatrice Stehing Vera Neffendorf Betty Schuch Dorothy Ann Hahn Irene Alberthal Irene Reissig Lillian Land Delano Newman Claribel Wilke Margaret Peter Maxine Peter Beatrice Stehling Dorothy Neil Reichenau Harriet Langerhans Dorothy Bernhardt Dorothy Steln Ruth l Lochte Dorothy Kneese Bernice Pyka Anita Hannemann Paula Beckmann Jeanette Wieser Frieda Mornan Willa Deen Kaderli Frances Evers Wilke Ruth Kline

Family Shower Honors Mrs Irwin Stevens Bride of Irwin Stevens

Mrs Reuben Herbert and Miss Bina Crenwelge hosted a miscellaneous shower for Mrs Irwin Stevens of Pipe Creek at the Herbert home. Guests attended a gift opening, rice shower, bingo with Norwin Crenwelge winning high and Sam I Stevens taking the baby prize. A plate of potato salad angel food cake and iced tea followed for 25 guests assisted by Ida and Mrs Arthur Crenwelge. The bride Estella daughter of Harry and Mrs Crenwelge wed Irwin Stevens son of Sam Stevens in Pleasonton.

Reuben Herbert Bina Crenwelge Fmil Herbert

Bride to Be Honored Sunday in Shower at Seipp’s Hall

Miss Nora Besier, soon to wed Guenther Wunderlich on October 22, was feted with a miscellaneous shower Sunday at Seipp's Hall. Sponsors included Mesdames Eddie Loth, Raymond Ottmers, and Misses Erna Besier and Josephine Moritz.

Nora Besier Guenther Wunderlich Seipp’s Mesdames Eddie Loth Raymond Ottmers Erna Besier Josepphine Moritz Buneo Loreen Oehler Mildred Borchers

Mrs Wesley Gold Bridge Hostess At Dahlias Decorated Tea

Mrs. Wesley Gold entertained the Tuesday club at her home with dahlias as centerpieces. The menu included congealed tongue salad beet salad wafers peach mold and tea. High score honors went to Viola Tuenke with Mrs Walter Knoche second.

Wesley Gold Viola Tuenke Walter Knoche

Mary Martha Society Meets Thursday Afternoon

Mrs. Clarence Probst hosted the Mary Martha Society with fourteen members present. The living room was decorated with Mexican daisies and the program included prayers scripture readings and hymns led by Rev Haag. A lunch of hot cheese sandwiches jello salad Bavarian cream pie and coffee followed.

Clarence Probst Mary Martha Society Jesus Haag Elsie Dietz

Mrs Walter Knoche Hosts Octagon Bridge Club

Mrs Walter Knoche entertained the Octagon Bridge Club at her home Thursday afternoon. Guests included Mrs Henry Hirsch Jr Mrs Wesley Gold and Mrs Victor SchoeneWolf. Halloween decor and flowers graced the house while a menu of chicken salad cranberry congealed salad wafers salted nuts devil's food cake and coffee was served. Mrs Henry Hirsch won high while Mrs Walter Heilmann was second high.

Walter Knoche Octagon Bridge Club Henry Hirsch Jr Wesley Gold Victor Schoenewolf Henry Hirsch Walter Heilmann

Surprise Birthday for Edward Kusenberger at Seipp's Hall

On Thursday evening October 17 Edward Kusenberger turned 61 with a surprise party at Seipp's Hall. About 200 guests gathered after friends lured him to attend another couple's silver anniversary. A local musicians’ band led by Benno Eckert played for dancing while guests enjoyed sandwiches and refreshments.

Edward Kusenberger Seipp Kusenberger Benno Eckert

Music Study Club Plans Junior Program at High School

The Music Study Club met at Mrs. Alex Frantzen's home Tuesday night to finalize plans for a junior program on November 13 at Fredericksburg High School. The study group, led by Mrs. Henry Ries, discussed early opera origins and Bach, his family and recordings, with a duet of The Mighty Fortress sung by Mrs. William Kuenemann and Mrs. Walter Kolmeier.

Alex Frantzen Fredericksburg High School Bach Henry Ries Martin Luther William Kuenemann Walter Kolmeier

Mrs Hl A Priess Hosts Mexican Luncheon for Bridge Guests

Mrs Hl A Priess hosted a Mexican luncheon Wednesday at one o’clock for bridge guests. Centerpieces featured Cosmos and Chrysanthemums. living room displays include everlasting sweet peas and queen's crown. Prizes went to Mrs Werner Keidel for high and Mrs Ralph Gold for second high. Mrs W H Baskin attended as an out of town guest.

Burgdorf Hosts Thursday Club Meeting At Home

Mrs. O. H. Burgdorf entertained the Thursday Club at her home with lupines in the living room. Chicken salad sandwiches cranberry salad and mahogany cake were served to club members Mrs. Eddie Ochs and Mrs. Harry Priess. High score went to Mrs. Priess and second to Mrs. Eddie Ochs.

O. H. Burgdorf Eddie Ochs Harry Priess Priess

Wieser Bridge Club Hostess Clusters Fall Flowers

Mrs J B Wieser acted as hostess to her bridge club on Wednesday afternoon. The living room displayed fall flowers while a menu of tuna fish salad jellied fruit salad and mahogany cake was served to members. High score went to Mrs Elgin Kuhlmann and second high to Mrs Anna Schnerr.

J. B. Wieser Elgin Kuhlmann Victor Staats Anna Schnerr

Mrs Peller Hosts Centennial Club Meeting

Mrs Lorence Feller hosted the Centennial Club at her home on Wednesday afternoon. Pink zinnias brightened the living room as members enjoyed jellied veal salad potato salad potato chips olives date and cream cake and coffee. Mrs Max Wahl won high and Mrs Max Schneider second high with guests Viola Juenke and Mrs William Teague attending.

Lorence Feller Centennial Club

Personal notices from Fredericksburg area residents

Local residents reported visiting relatives and traveling to San Antonio and other Texas towns. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Schaefer at Hugh Spilled Ranch, Reverend Louis Hannemann newly transferred to Freeport, and numerous families at gatherings and the 21st District American Legion convention in Boerne.

W. H. Schaefer Junction Hugh Spilled O. H. Burgdorf San Antonio Robert Dittmar Louis Hannemann Frederickshorg Hannemann Freeport Texas Willie Habenicht Alfons Walter Betty and Emma Jordan H. W. Lewis Oscar Stein Arthur Welgehausen Lawrence Krauskopf Adolph Land Rubin Bernhard Alfred Neffendorf Harry Land Alex Mittendorf Otto Hartmann The American Legion and Auxiliary Boerne

Pinochle Club Meets with Mr and Mrs Burrier

The Pinochle club was entertained by Mr. and Mrs Lawrence Burrier on a decorated evening. Refreshments included tongue salad potato salad mahogany cake and coffee. High scores went to Mrs Bernhard Jenschke for ladies and Mr Ernest Hohmann for men with Hohmann taking the cut prize.

Lawrence Burrier Bernhard Jenschke Ernest Hohmann

Mrs. E. L. Woerner Hosts Birthday Gathering

Mrs E L Woerner entertained a group of friends at her home Saturday afternoon to celebrate her birthday. Guests arrived early, shared conversation and laughter, and a delicious lunch was served after the gathering.

E. L. Woerner

Thursday Night Bridge Club Hosted by Mrs Laurie Wells

Mrs Laurie Wells acted as host for the Thursday Night Bridge Club at her home. Lupines and asters decorated the living room as guests enjoyed sandwiches potato chips pie and hot tea. Mrs J Hardin Perry won high honors and Mrs Wells received second.

Laurie Wells J. Hardin Perry Wells

Willow Club Meeting At Mrs Sagebiel Home

The Willow City Home Demonstration Club met on Oct 16 at Mrs Charlie Sagebiel home. Members gave reports on kitchen improvements. New officers elected for the year include President Mrs Charlie Sagebiel Secretary treasurer Mrs H J Robinson Kitchen Demonstrator Mrs R T Laurence Yard Demonstrator Mrs E G Horlen and Council Delegate Mrs N H Greathouse. Meeting adjourned to reconvene Nov 6 at Mrs H J Robinson home.

Willow City Home Demonstration Club Charlie Sagebiel H. J. Robinson R. T. Laurence E. G

Drive-In Station Ad by Rut'n Crenwelge Prop R2tt

An item promotes Fredericksburg Drive-In Station with Rut'n Crenwelge as proprietor and the R2tt prop referenced in the ad. It hints at a local business listing and ownership detail typical of a small town newspaper notice.

Fredericksburg Drive-In Station

Five Children Born In County This Week

Gillespie County records show five births in the past week with three girls and two boys. Girls arrived Oct 17 to Julius Lange and Oct 18 to Benno Gold and Alfred Eckhardt couples. Boys arrived Oct 21 to Gordon Kidd and Oct 22 to Oswald Frantzen families. A11. Mrs Otto Keller had surgery Oct 18 and Elgin Tatsch had a tonsillectomy Oct 21.

Gillespie County Julius Lange Benno Gold Alfred Eckhardt Gordon Kidd Oswald Frantzen Otto Keller Elgin Tatsch Gon Hubert Tatsch

Adult Home Hygiene Nursing Class Meets

The adult class in home hygiene and nursing will hold its first meeting on Monday October 28 at 2 30 in the basement of the courthouse. Miss Kline County Health Nurse invites all interested to attend.

Miss Kline

Rubin Bernhard Jr Celebrates Birthday Party

Rubin Bernhard Jr. enjoyed his Nth birthday with a Tuesday afternoon party in New Kensington Pennsylvania. The Halloween motif decorated the refreshments table as games were played and chicken sandwiches cake and lemonade were served to the children.

Rubin Bernhard JR Ed Yeur

Be Quick To Treat Bronchitis

Urges prompt treatment of bronchitis and recommends Creomulsion as a potent, non narcotic remedy that targets the chest and loosens phlegm. Promises money back if it does not ease the cough and improve rest and sleep.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Girl Scout Bride Pipe Creek Mrs. Wesley Gold Bridge Lawrence Hartmann Mrs Walter Knoche MRS Milton Durst Johnny Metzger L. N. Keyser Felix Keidel J. J. Hanus Mrs. Peller Mildred Biddy Ester Mathias Copperas Cove Eugene Ochs Benno Olfers Bertha Erna Alma Ochs Schmulen Felix Vander Stucken Austin Dr. Schmulen Joe Ernst Ella and Eda Evers Fredericksburg Pinochle Club Witith Willow Club Department C Houston Duncan Coffee Company West Free Admiration Dept. C Duncan Coffee Co
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