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Newspaper

Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1950

Page

2

Vernell Hahne and John Segner wed at St Marys Rectory

Miss Vernell Hahne daughter of Mr and Mrs Ewald Hahne wed John J Segner son of Mr and Mrs Otto Segner in St Marys Rectory on October 17 at 2 pm Reverend Bede Galle officiated A reception followed at the bride’s home About ninety guests attended and the couple will reside in Fredericksburg after a coast honeymoon

Vernell Hahne John J. Segner St. Mary's Rectory Ewald Hahne Otto Segner Bede Galle Alois Kunz Alois Nebgen Felix Nebgen Leona Duecker Berthie Fredericksburg Marvin Gold and Son Winifred San Antonio Jesse Everett Bandera

Dinner in Klaerner Home for Sister Visit

Mr. and Mrs. Felix Klaerner hosted a Sunday dinner honoring sister in law Mrs. R W Goudy who arrived from San Francisco Friday for a week with her Klaerner brothers and sisters. Zinnias and marigolds highlighted the home as twenty five guests attended. Assisting were Miss Dorothy Klaerner and several Klaerner relatives plus Mrs. Garland Rhea of Waco.

Felix Klaerner R. W. Goudy Goudy San Francisco Dorothy Klaerner Matthew Pyka Jr John Henry Klaerner Gene Evers Jimmie Evers Garland Rhea Waco

Baptism Dinner Held for Infant Lester Ray Meier

Mr and Mrs David Meier hosted a barbecue at their home Sunday noon after services at Bethany Lutheran Church where infant Lester Ray Meier was baptized Sponsors were Stanley Meier and Betty Holly About thirty five guests attended including immediate family sponsors and grandparents Miss Elsie Meier of Austin joined as an out of town guest

David Meier Bethany Lutheran Church Lester Ray Stanley Meier Betty Holly Elsie Meier Austin

Birthday party for Carol Ann Wahrmund at home

Mrs. Ruben Wahrmund hosted twelve children and their mothers for Carol Ann Wahrmund’s second birthday on October 13. A pink ice cake with two candles and animal cookies served as favors for the youngsters.

Ruben Wahrmund Carol Ann

Holocene Epoch Declared as Our Current Geologic Era

The statement notes we are living in the Holocene epoch, marking a stable interglacial period in Earth’s geologic time. It emphasizes current climate and environmental conditions as part of this era.

Betsy Brandon Bridal Shower Held At Girl Scout Cabin

A shower honoring Miss Bertha Emma Betsy Brandon was held Sunday 2:30 to 4:30 p m at the Girl Scout Cabin hosted by Mesdames Eddie Langerhans Charles Lott Eugene Leeder Willie Filter and Frederick Burrer and Miss Rosalie Langehennig The bride to be will wed Curtis Feller October 28 at St Marys Rectory corsages were given to the honoree and her future mother and mother in law Mesdames Andrew Brandon and Bodo Feller centerpieces featured colored dahlias approximately forty guests attended refreshments were served Jewelette Langerhans and Patsy Brandon organized the guest book.

Bertha Emma Betsy” Brandon Eddie Langerhans Charles Lott Eugene Leeder Willie Filter Frederick Burrer Rosalie Langehennig Brandon Curtis Feller St. Mary’s Rectory Mesdames Andrew Brandon Bodo Feller Jewelette Langerhans Patsy Brandon

Julie Klein Troth Announced In Pineville Laurel

The engagement of Miss Julie Klein daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Klein to Lee F Day son of Mr and Mrs Lee Day of Pineville La is announced. The wedding is planned for November 18.

Julie Klein Albert Klein Lee F. Day Lee Day Pineville, la

Farmers Seek Quick Sell of Farm Machinery in Want Ads

Local farmers advertise must sell farm machinery fast through want ads. Listings show tractors plows and mowers priced to move with cash offers welcomed and contact details provided for quick responses.

Miss Geistweidt Shower Honors Bride Elect Evelyn Geistweidt

A miscellaneous shower honored Miss Evelyn Geistweidt bride elect of Bobby Kordzik on Sunday afternoon October 22 at Doss Parish Hall. Seventy five guests attended and gifts were displayed on a lace cloth with fall flowers. The couple plans to wed October 29 at 5 pm in St. Peter's Lutheran Church Doss.

Marilyn Betty Mae Geistweidt James Turrentine Delton French Dayton Kott Elroy Geistweidt Evelyn Geistweidt Bobby Kordzik Doss Parish Hall Geistweidt

Mary Martha Society Meets at Bethany Lutheran

Mrs. Wm. Petimecky hosted nineteen Mary Martha Society members of Bethany Lutheran Church. The program featured songs, Psalm 46 reading, a talk on The Lutheran Church in Australia, a Bible study on First Epistle of Peter, and discussions on church work among the Negroes. New member Mrs. Chas. Weinheimer joined.

Wm. Petimecky Mary Martha Society Bethany Lutheran Church Lutheran Church L. E. Bordie A & M College Chas. Weinheimer Felix Heep

Henry Hohmanns Celebrate Silver Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Henry Hohmann marked their twenty fifth wedding anniversary at home on Saturday October 14 with a barbecue supper hosted by their children Ruth Hohmann Douglas Baumann and George Epperson. A large group of relatives and friends attended as chrysanthemums greenery and pink lace decor brightened the rooms. The pink iced cake bore silver bells and 1925 1950 inscriptions. Mrs Hohmann received an orchid corsage while the hostesses wore bronze asters.

Henry Hohmann Ruth Hohmann Douglas Baumann George Epperson

Baptism Dinner Follows Lynette Sue Friedrich Baptism

Mr and Mrs Gus Friedrich hosted a Sunday noon dinner at their home after infant Lynette Sue Friedrich was baptized at Bethany Lutheran Church Sponsors included Mrs Heinrich Friedrich Jr Mrs Sterling Wendel Robert Klein and Rudie Kneese The occasion brought together sponsors families grandparents and Rev and Mrs G A Pohlmann and sons with out of town guests from Austin. Mrs Dor W Brown Jr honored son Richard Dickie Brown on his second birthday with a Halloween themed party for thirty five children and twenty nine mothers the garage decorated with witch hats and a chocolate cake topped by a witchs hat

Gus. Friedrich Bethany Lutheran Church Lynette Sue Heinrich Friedrich Jr Sterling Wendel Robert Klein Rudie Kneese G. A. Poehlmann Kenneth Neans Terry Dale Larry Neal Austin

Greenwaldt Family Returns From Tulsa District School

Rev. C. A. Greenwaldt and Mrs. Greenwaldt returned from Tulsa Oklahoma where the Tulsa District of the Methodist Church held a District Training School. The school ran October 12 through October 19 with about 365 attendees and 55 teachers taking a youth course.

C. A. Greenwaldt Tulsa Okla Methodist Church

Our Toy Department Opens at Western Auto Assn Store

Our Toy Department now open at the Western Auto Assn Store. Shop early and save on a selection of toys and seasonal items.

Western Auto Ass’n

Fredericksburg Publishing Touts Monogrammed Playing Cards

The Fredericksburg Publishing Company promotes monogrammed playing cards as a touch of distinction and ideal gifts. The ad highlights personalized designs and gifting appeal for customers seeking unique stationery items.

Fredericksburg Publishing Company

Teacher Returns to Class After Family Illness

Mrs Arcena West resumes duties in Class 2B at the public school after more than a week away to care for her mother who suffered third degree burns at her Cooper home and was hospitalized in Coleman. Mrs H Welge Lewis filled the class in her absence.

Arcena West Coleman Cooper H. Welge Lewis

Family Night at Bethany Luther League

The Bethany Luther League held Family Night on Sunday evening in the church with short devotional services. Leo Itz showed a film on CROP. Later games were played and refreshments served in the Sunday School Building.

Bethany Luther League Leo Itz

Weather Record In Fredericksburg Week

A low of 46 degrees was registered in Fredericksburg on Tuesday morning October 24 according to local observer Alfred Neffendorf. The high for the week reached 92 degrees on the same day, with weekly precipitation totaling 41 points and Friday’s 31 points plus 10 points on Saturday.

Fredericksburg Alfred Neffendorf

Jaycee Turkey Shoot Event Outlines Two Day Program

The planning committee includes Sagebiel Jack Lawrence in charge of the Turkey Shoot Oliver Schaetter overseeing the prize shoot and Dr Dor Brown Jaycee president forming the central group. Dances are set for Schmidt's Hall with Smiley Whitley and his Texas Band featuring Texas Tyler on Saturday and the Hill Country Boys on Sunday.

Sagebiel Jack Lawrence Oliver Schaetter Dor Brown Jaycee Schmidt Smiley Whitley Texas Band T” Texas Tyler Hill Country Boys

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