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Newspaper

Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1940

Page

6

Schoenewolf Bride of Wesley Gold in Candlelit Bethany Ceremony

Miss Florine Schoenewolf daughter of Mrs. Max Schoenewolf became the bride of Wesley Gold son of Mrs. Alf Gold in a candlelight ceremony at Bethany Lutheran Church on Saturday evening. The service featured organist Oliver Kowert, soloist Mrs. Lester Keyser, and a color scheme of white gladioli and feverfew. The bride wore white Chantilly lace over white taffeta with a train and long fitted sleeves, carrying a bouquet of white rose buds and stephanotis. Attendants wore white lace over white taffeta, and the reception followed at the bride’s home with a double-heart cake and floral-tinted decor. guests included numerous local town and area residents.

Yiss Geraldyne Schoenewolf Max Schoe Wesley Gold Alf, Gold Bethany Lutheran Church Satuday Theo. Haag Io Church Asnewolf Oliver Kowert Kowert Lester Keyser Victor Shoenewolf Weil Lilyig Valley Florine Knoche Kermit Striegler Erin Nixon Tey Jeanette Knoche Ower Clarence Gold Hamlin Han Victor Stahl Paul Henke Be Tide Geraldine Schoenewolf Max Schoenewolf Bethany Lutheran Church

Mary Martha Society of Bethany Entertained

The Mary Martha Society of Bethany Lutheran Church met at Mrs. Wm. Petmecky’s home last Thursday. They opened with hymns and prayers, held a Bible contest led by Mrs. Edwin Seipp, and elected Mrs. Nolan Brown as president. A luncheon followed with meat salad, wafers, olives, cake, cookies and coffee.

Mary Martha Society Bethany Lutheran Church Wm. Petmecky Theo Haag Edwin Seipp Nolan Brown

Mrs Stein Hosts Thursday Afternoon Bridge Club

Mrs Oscar Stein entertained the Thursday Afternoon Bridge Club at her home last Thursday. Queen's crown arrangements adorned the living room and dining table. Laurie Wells won high score, Eddie Ochs was second. Out of town guests included Harvey Stein, Henry Ries, and Ralph Gold. Menu featured tongue salad golden glow salad potato chips spiced cake and ice tea.

Oscar Stein Laurie Wells Eddie Ochs Mrs. Stein Mesdames Harvey Stein Henry Ries Ralph Gold

Mes Kolmeier Entreats Octagon Bridge Club

Mrs Walter Kolmeier hosted the Octagon Bridge Club at her home on a Wednesday afternoon last week. Pink roses adorned the living room and a crystal bowl of red roses centered the laced dining table. Five bridge games produced high prize for Mrs Walter Knoche and second high for Mrs J B Wieser. Guests included Mesdames J B Wieser Emil Koch and Walter Pfeil. Refreshments featured chicken salad sliced tomatoes pickles lime jello with fruit and whipped cream muffins and ice tea.

Walter Kolmeier Octagon Bridge Club Walter Knoche J. B. Wieser Kolmeier Mesdames Emil Koch Walter Pfeil

Thursday Evening Contract Bridge Club Entertained

Mrs Kermit Striegler hosted the Thursday Evening Contract Bridge Club with guests Miss Tillie Reider and Mrs Harvey Stein in her home last week. The decorated rooms featured red roses and pink rose centerpieces, with miniature baskets of plumbago on refreshment trays. Mrs Harvey Stein won high prize and Mrs Hayden Osbourne placed second. treats included pineapple ice cream and lemon custard squares.

Kermit Striegler Contract Bridge Club Tillie Reider Harvey Stein Hayden Osbourne

Wednesday Club Meets with Mrs W Keidel

Mrs Werner Keidel hosted the Wednesday Afternoon Bridge Club with guest Mrs Joe Stein. Vari colored zinnias in pottery bowls decorated the game rooms and after the games the hostess served pie a la mode.

Werner Keidel Joe Stein

New Organization Formed by Church Women

The former Missionary Societies of the First Methodist church formed the Woman's Society of Christian Service on September 19 with Rev. W. M. Rader presiding. Officers elected include honorary president Mrs. A. W Mourland acting president Mrs. Lester Keyser treasurer Mrs. Herman Hahn recording secretary Fern Grote and R. R. Jackson corresponding secretary. The group signed the charter and took a love offering.

First Methodist Church W. M. Rader Woman's Society of Christian Service A. W Mourland Lester Keyser Herman Hahn Fern Grote R. R. Jackson Rader

Gold Hartmann Rites Held at Zion's Church

Miss Vera Hartmann daughter of Mrs Meta Hartmann wed Clemens Gold son of Mr and Mrs Hilmar Gold in Zion Lutheran Church with Rev F A Bracher presiding Attendants were Elgin Hartmann Ruby Grobe Heino Crenwelge Gertrude Hartmann Candle bearers were Alton Oehler James Henke Organist Flora Bracher Nuptial reception followed at the bride's mother's home.

Vera Hartmann Meta Hartmann Clemens Gold Hilmar Gold Zions ‘Lutheran Church F. A. Bracher Elgin Hartmann Ruby Grobe Heino Crenwelge Gertrude Hartmann Alton Oehler James Henke Flora Bracher

Jolly Six Club Meets At Mrs Kallenberg Home

The Jolly Six Sewing Club gathered at Mrs. Hugo Kallenberg's home with rose and forget me not arrangements. After social time a luncheon was served to Mesdames Benno Stehling Aug Langerhans Harry Reichenau Chester Cordes and Max Henke.

Jolly Six Club Mesdames Benno Stehling Aug, Langerhans Harry Reichenau Chester Cordes Max Henke

Informal Lunch Honors Mrs Lochte Birthday Celebration

Mrs Marie Lochte was feted at her home on her 67th birthday with a social hour and a luncheon. Guests included family and friends such as Mr and Mrs W A Lochte, Mrs Chas Kiehne, Miss Lottie Stehling, and several others, following a social hour.

Marie Wlochte Francisca Marie C. Lochte Stehling W. A. Lochte

Centennial Bridge Club Entertained at Mrs Hoffman Home

Zinnias and marigolds brightened the centennial bridge party hosted last week Wednesday at Mrs W C Hoffman’s home. Guests included Mrs Kermit Striegler and Mrs Harvey Stein who helped with refreshments. Six games of bridge crowned Mrs Harvey Stein high and Mrs Chester Schmidt second. A light fruit salad in orange cups open face sandwiches and cookies followed the games.

W. C.hoffman Centennial Bridge Club Kermit Striegler Harvey Stein

Bridge Group Entertained At Home

The Tuesday Afternoon Bridge Club was hosted by Mrs. Henry Hirsch Jr. on Tuesday afternoon with yellow and lavender fall flowers. Mrs. Harvey Stein won high score, Miss Viola Juenke second high. guests included Mrs. Harvey Stein and Mrs. Victor Schoenewolf. Mrs. Hirsch served congealed chicken salad stuffed tomatoes wafers hot apple pie and iced tea.

Henry Hirsch Jr Harvey Stein Viola Juenke Victor Schoenewolf

San Antonio visitors and Oklahoma trip noted

Mr and Mrs Felix Weber and Mrs Sidney Henke visited San Antonio last Saturday. Dr and Mrs Hardin Perry spent last week in Oklahoma visiting relatives.

Felix Weber Sidney Henke San Antonio Hardin Perry Oklahoma

Social to honor teachers at Oct 2 PTA meet

A PTA meeting on Wednesday October 2 at 7 45 p m will feature Rev B E Breihan of Kerrville as guest speaker after a brief business session The PTA Choral Singers directed by Mrs Nannie Striegler will perform Attendance awards will be given to rooms with the most visitors Dues of fifty cents are due to the local treasurer by October 19 and may be paid to Mrs Almon Kirchhoff or Mrs Felix Wilke or sent to school through listed teachers

Parent- Teacher Association B. E. Breihan Kerrville Nannie Striegler State Parent-Teacher Association Almon Kirchhoff Felix Wilke Julia Estill Stella Jung Esther Mueller

Mrs Peter Hosts High Five Club Gathering

Mrs Roman Peter entertained the High Five Club at her home last Wednesday afternoon. Mexican class floral arrangements and roses decorated the rooms. Prizes awarded: first to Mrs Alois Wehmeyer, second to Mrs Felix Kammlah, third to Mrs Roman Peter. Hostess served jellied tongue stuffed tomatoes potato chips and pineapple upside down cake.

Bluebonnet Girl Scouts Hold Investiture Ceremony

At a regular meeting of the Bluebonnet Troop of Girl Scouts at the Scout Headquarters last Wednesday, Loreen Mittendorf Bernice Enderlin and Madeline Dooley received scout pins in a formal investiture ceremony led by troop sponsor Mrs. Victor Schoenewolf. A brief business session followed with games played.

Bluebonnet Loreen Mittendorf Bernice Enderlin Madeline Dooley Victor Schoenewolf

Local visitors spend weekend in city

Mrs Walter K Adams of Denison and Mrs Turman N Smith with her daughter visited Mrs R G Striegler last Thursday. Mr and Mrs Benno Schriever and Mrs Lena Weber of Path spent the weekend here. Mrs Weber stayed on for a visit.

Walter K. Adams Denison Turman N. Smith San Antonio R. G. Striegler Benno Schriever Lena Weber Path Weber

Social Calendar Highlights Bridge Hostesses and Meetings

Social calendar notes events from October 1 to October 3 featuring Mrs Alfred Cameron hosting bridge, Mrs Felix Keidel and Mrs Laurence Feller entertaining Centennial Bridge Club, Home Makers Guild hosting, Mrs Walter Knoche entertaining Octagon Bridge Club, Mrs Alf Wunderlich hosting Bethany Lutheran Missionary Society, Mrs Felix Meier entertaining Kaffee Kraenzchen, and Mrs Henry Becker hosting a bride event for Hugo Walter.

Felix Keidel Laurence Feller Centennial Bridge Club Henry Borchers Home Makers Guild Alf. Wunderlich Bethany Lutheran Church Missionary Society Henry Becker Hugo Walter

Home Scene of Party At Teague Residence

A Friday afternoon gathering hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Bill Teague featured three tables of bridge. The well decorated home showcased roses and Vinc a arrangements with a central crystal bowl for display. Mrs Alfred Petsch won high score and Mrs Eddie Stein second high as guests enjoyed pineapple ring open face ham salad wafers and cake with cherries along with grape punch.

Bill Teague Fred Mathisen Henry Ries Eric Juenke Eddie Stein Alfred Petsch Ralph Gold Oscar Stein Udo Henke Max Schneider Viola Juenke

Klaerner children feted at family birthday party

Little Travis and Evelyn Klaerner, children of Mr and Mrs Hugo Klaerner, were honored on Friday afternoon with a birthday party attended by about seventeen youngsters. Guests played games and enjoyed birthday cakes, sandwiches, and lemonade, with favors baskets of candy.

Travis Evelyn Klaerner Hugo Klaerner

Birthday Honors for Mrs Ad Meckel at Home

Mrs Ad Meckel enjoyed a 71st birthday anniversary at her home on Sunday Sept 15 hosted by about fifteen relatives and friends. Out of town guests included Mrs A Schwethelm of Comfort Mrs Henry Wallace Mrs Ernst Kott and Mrs Aug Jost of Kerrville.

Ad. Meckel A. Schwethelm Comfort Henry Wallace Ernst Kott Aug, Jost Kerrville

Birthday Celebration for Mrs Albert Kordzik at Cherry Springs

A group of friends and relatives gathered at Mrs Albert Kordzik's Cherry Springs home on Thursday of last week to honor her birthday. Colorful garden flowers decorated the house. Mrs Kordzik received many lovely gifts. At five o'clock guests moved to the dining room for lunch meats salads cheese homemade bread and cakes.

Albert Kordzik Cherry Springs

Black-Draught Vegetable Laxative Promoted for Relief

The ad promotes Black-Draught as a punctual gentle relief for constipation made from vegetable ingredients. It highlights an intestinal tonic laxative component improving tone of lazy bowel muscles and claims economy with 25 to 40 doses for 25 cents.

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Iss Schonewolf Udo Schell Nase Paula Welge Mausen Wm. Rausch R. Kepke Austin Udo Schethase New Rauntels Clarsn Gold Aug Isaula and Kurt Welgey Houston Florine Kate Galveston Ac B. Langford San An Eugene Hirsch Coleman Mary Martha Society OF Bethany Entertained Mes, Kolmeier Bride OF MacDonald Studio Zion’s Jolly Six Sewing Club Hugo Kallenberg Mrs. Peter Bluebonnet Troop Girl Scouts Max W.staudt Alfred Cameron Mrs Felix Meier Kaffee Kraenz Chen Fredericksburg Tavannes E. L. Walter, Jeweler
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