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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1963
Page
2
Dr and Mrs Charles Andrews and daughters Lea and Charlotte spent the weekend visiting relatives in Granbury and Fort Worth and visited Six Flags Over Texas during the trip.
Rev. R J Gronle spoke on Integration at St Marys Catholic Church St Marys PTC meeting in St Josephs Hall Oct 22 Sister Leo said parent teacher conferences will be scheduled soon Two new teachers Mrs Fred Wagner and Mrs Chester Hohmann joined St Marys faculty Mrs Paul Phillips Jr became high school librarian 33 religious tapes purchased for 70 dollars New readers added Miborias class won an ice cream party for high attendance Werner Henke guest from Fredericksburg PTC viewed lab funded by PTC funds Room mothers selected PTC exec board to meet Nov 4 meeting postponed to Nov 26 Holy Ghost Luther League to meet Nov 3 at 3 p m with scavenger hunt and wiener roast at Oakcrest Park
Mr and Mrs Edgar Wendel marked their 25th anniversary at the American Legion Hall on Oct 19 with a barbecue supper for about 100. The couple married Oct 17, 1938, in Emanuel Gospel Church. They reside on the C L Heard Ranch where he is foreman. out of town guests came from Corpus Christi San Antonio Kerrville and Harper.
A two day observance marks Veterans Day in Fredericksburg with events from Nov 10 11. Sunday features a 1130 am barbecue dinner and 3 5 pm entertainment at Legion Hall. Monday includes flag ceremonies parade and open house with games display and a 4 pm film then a Klein’s Orchestra dance at 8 pm.
Dr and Mrs Vern B Spiva Jr and daughters Debby and DeDe attended the National Convention of the Girl Scouts of America in Miami Beach. Spiva served as a delegate to the National Council, Debby acted as TCL junior representative and aide, DeDe was an observer. A 2439 to 359 vote adopted a national directors plan to expand council coverage for 3.5 million Girl Scouts. Astronaut Gordon Cooper and family attended as distinguished guests.
Junior Jim Tatsch of Harper receives the Pro Deo Et Patria Award at St James Lutheran Church. He is a Harper High School student and Troop 139 member who completed 150 hours of service and a church project bookshelf for the pastor. The ceremony featured Rev W E Doerr and Malcolm Marshall as first recipients in the church.
Miss Katie Nagel bride elect of Eddie Ince was feted at a miscellaneous shower Sunday October 27 at the Girl Scout Cabin. Hostesses included Mrs Lew Moellendorf and several Misses. Attire featured a beige dress with a corsage of stephanotis and pink roses. White carnation corsages honored the mothers Mrs Herman Nagel and Mrs Alfred Ince. The tables wore lace and flowers and games entertained guests. Nagel plans to wed Ince November 16 at Edison Street Methodist Church.
The study course The Changing City will be shared by the Woman's Society of Christian Service of the Edison Street Methodist Church and the WSCS at Harper Methodist Church. Sessions begin November 6 at 2 30 PM, with Mrs. Marie Taylor of Harper hosting.
Scott Clark son of Mr and Mrs Dennis Clark celebrated his second birthday Sunday Oct 27 at the family home in Temple. Grandparents Mrs Robert Clark of New Braunfels and Mr and Mrs A G Davidson plus an uncle and aunt John and Kathy Davidson attended.
The Frantzen-Ahrens Post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars requests the return of wheel chairs and hospital beds no longer used by borrowers. Post Adjutant Leroy Kasper urges returns to Alo Ersch at Longhorn Service Station Five Points or by calling WY 7-2203, as demand for the equipment remains high. He notes a regular VFW meeting will be held.
The post will hold its meeting on November 14 instead of 21 to discuss the Orphan's Hunts project. Officers urge a large turnout due to the post's role in the proposal and its implications.
The descendants of Jo hann Peter and Elizabeth Peter held their first annual reunion on Sunday Oct 27 at Pat's Pavilion Fredericksburg with about 80 guests. A bass et lunch was served at noon. Attendance prize went to Mrs Emil Hartmann of Johnson City. longest distance prize to Bill Peter of Brownwood. Otto Seipp elected planning committee chairman. New Braunfels chosen as next year’s site.
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