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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1923
Page
1
Miss Else Dietrich daughter of Mrs Louis Dietrich married Mr Chas Ott in a Methodist Church ceremony conducted by Rev Jacob Ott. The decor featured white dahlias and ferns, with a reception at Marshall's Creek and a later honeymoon departure.
The column urges protection for business signs along county roads noting travelers see attractive signs paid for by locals. It cites signs being used as targets by gunmen and hunters and argues responsible care is due to private property. Also reports Mr and Mrs Ad Meckel and others traveling to San Antonio for the wedding of Albert Meckel and Miss Loraine Haenig.
Announcement that a growing city will add a Meat Market at the existing Grocery Store. It promises the same quality service and courtesy that have characterized the business.
The Gillespie County Red Cross chapter asks Fredericksburg residents to donate to the Japan Relief Fund. President Coolidge has tasked the American Red Cross with coordinating aid as Japan endures great loss and suffering. Donations may be left with local business leaders or banks for turn over to chapter treasurer Albert Koennecke.
Last week R J Gamel son of Mr and Mrs Herbert Gamel of the Harper community and grandson of Mrs J W Gamel of this city had Dr Baze amputate the third finger on his hand. The operation followed a bite weeks earlier at his ranch home with the finger dying due to tight binding to stop spread.
Edgar Hennig visits brother Alfred in Cherry Spring. He earned a pitcher’s reputation last summer after a narrow win over our boys at Del Rio. He will wear the Giants uniform next Sunday to face Pitts burg Plate Glass Co. in a close contest. Simonsville beat Louis Kott & Co. 8 to 7 last Sunday. Louis Kott & Co. has 9 wins in 18 games this season.
The Fredericksburg Rifle Club completed final arrangements Friday night and joins the National Rifle Association in promoting civilian marksmanship. Government provides rifles and ammunition. outdoor range fires service rifles, indoor range uses .22 caliber rifles. Officers elected: Wm. M. Petmecky president, Kurt A. Welgehangen vice president, Louis R. Stehling secretary, Alfred H. Mosel treasurer, Boss R. Bailey Ex. Officer.
The Public School Auxiliary and The Chamber of Commerce held a Thursday evening entertainment for teachers attending institute. Major Alfred Petsch welcomed guests as sides performed stunts. A costume race and a hat trimming contest sparked merriment while tee cream, cake and lemonade were served to about 125 guests.
Mrs. Meta Ware left Monday for San Antonio after several weeks in the county. Mr. Hermann Herbert of San Antonio visited in our burg last Thursday.
The White Line Garage reports the delivery of a Studebaker big Six to Miss Hattie Grote and a Star Gar to Mr Hilmar Burrer.
Mr. R. Maier and family returned from their ranch in Blanco County where he notes a rainfall total of four inches. A valuable silver trophy donated by the Duroc Jersey Record Association of Peoria Illinois for the best four pigs from four litters at the Gillespie County fair was awarded to Mr. Wm Bruns.
A. K. Short of the A and M College and county agent R. S. Miller led county demonstrations on cotton and corn. Short showed that early maturing cotton comes from stalks with bolls on first branches, and that short corn stalks yield better ears. They urged farmers to select planting seed from their own fields and consult Miller for guidance next year.
Miss Minna Crenwelge wed Otto Jenschke Tuesday at St Marys church with Miss Elsie Jenschke and Wanda Crenwelge as attendants. Rev G H Erlach officiated. The couple will live in Luckenbach after a flower decorated reception at the bride’s Doss home.
The Texas Pecan Growers Association completes its third annual meeting proceedings directed by director Christian Mathisen. Members may receive a copy by paying a $2.00 fee and providing mailing details. In a separate incident, a Santa Anna to San Antonio car crash on Mason road trapped three. Walter Henke rescued them with minor injuries reported.
Judge Usener and G H Holly addressed the gathering of parents pupils and visitors. About 70 students enrolled in commercial work and some aim for both commercial and academic diplomas. The third grade leads with 58 pupils. first grade also well enrolled. Senior class attendance stands at 30 with two applications pending, compared to nine three years ago.
Mr and Mrs Max Feuge depart for Paint Rock for several weeks as their travels continue.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. H. Kissel a little daughter last Wednesday. The Commissioner's Court convened in regular session last Monday. Mr. W. R. Petermann opened a groceries line next to his butcher shop beside J. T. Estill's office.
A Thursday afternoon gathering hosted by Miss Sylvia Evers honored a group of girls soon to depart for college. Attendees included Cora Klier Erna Kolmeier Loreen Moursand Julia Bierschwale Albertina Koennecke Vera Schoenewelt Ellie Walter Myrtle Mathiesen Paula Welgehausen and others with a high scoring moment by Miss Henke and a parting verse. A salad course punch ice cream and cake followed the proceedings.
Sunday noon Miss Esther Reichenau entertained a group of girls leaving for school with orange and white centerpiece decorations. Covers included Loreen Moursand Erna Kolmeier Cora Klier Ellie Walter Albertina Koenneecke Myrtle Mathiesen Vera Schoenewolf Sylvia Evers Esther Reichenau and Mrs Reichenau. Afternoon ball game followed. Mr. S. Huddleston has accepted a position at Walter Jewelry Co in the Edison Phonograph department.
Mr and Mrs Rud Habericht attended the marriage of their daughter Estella to Hermann Ulrich of the city. Immediate relatives witnessed the ceremony. After a wedding dinner at the Gunter the couple traveled to Houston to begin their life together. Congratulations.
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