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Newspaper

Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1950

Page

2

Methodist WSCS Social Observes Tenth Anniversary

The WSCS of First Methodist Church held a September 21 social in the church Social Hall at 3 p m. Mrs Lee Roy Rabke and Mrs Louis Hohmann led the devotional, with a program by Mrs Lester Keyser on Health Through a Brotherhood of Nations. Guests included Comfort Society visitors and several named members. cake was shared as the group celebrated its tenth anniversary. Hostesses were Mrs Emil Hahn and Mrs Ed Klein.

WSCS First Methodist Church Lee Roy Rabke Louis Hohmann Brotherhood of Nations Lester Keyser Jesus Mesdames P. A. Bode H. R. Morgan Arthur Kneese Comfort Society Mesdames Sophie Bartel J. M. Goforth August Krauter Sophie Schellhase Arthur Spenrath J. R. Simmons Emil Hahn Ed Klein

Graf Zeppelin completes first world circumnavigation

In 1929 the Graf Zeppelin makes history as the first dirigible to circle the globe, accomplishing a pioneering aerial voyage with extensive stops and world attention.

Graf Zepplin

Miss Stehling Feted At Party

Elizabeth Stehling was honored at a party planned by Florence Hagel at the Stehling home. About 15 guests attended and refreshments were served. The white birthday cake with eighteen candles formed the center of interest before the group danced at Seipp's later in the evening.

Elizabeth Stehling Florence Hagel Felix Stehling Seipp’s

St. Marys Auxiliary Sets October 20 Meeting in St Josephs Hall

The article notes the St Marys Auxiliary will hold its next meeting on October 20 in St Josephs Hall with an open house to follow in the school building. The item appears in a continuation from page 1.

St. Joseph’s Hall

Miscellaneous Shower For Recent Bride

Mrs. Robert Langehennig formerly Miss Helen Pehl was honored at a Sunday shower at Hermann Sons Hall from 2 30 to 4 30 p m hosted by Mesdames Rubin Hahne Arthur Jenschke Walter Schmidt Werner Langehennig and Werner Ottmers. Guests wore white and bronze chrysanthemums and gifts rested on a lace table with queen s crown bouquet. Buffet refreshments served to fifty guests.

Robert Langehennig Helen Pehl Hermann Sons Hall Mesdames Rubin Hahne Arthur Jenschke Walter Schmidt Werner Langehennig Werner Ottmers

Florine Duecker Honored At Family Birthday Party

Florine Duecker was honored at a birthday party hosted by her parents Mr and Mrs Walter W Duecker on Sunday afternoon. About thirty guests attended as games were played with Raymond Gold winning first prize Charles Otfmers and Marge Brehmer second prize and Henry Louis Herbert booby prize.

Florine Duecker Walter W. Duecker Raymond Gold Charles Otfmers Marge Brehmer Henry Louis Herbert

Birthday Party Honors Molbergs

Mr and Mrs Robert Molberg entertained with a supper at their home Sunday evening honoring their two young daughters Theo age three and Barbara age two Approximately thirty guests attended The two heart shaped birthday cakes carried Happy Birthday inscriptions with two and three candles respectively

Robert Molberg Theo Barbara

Catholic Youth Council to Meet in St Louis Oct 1

About 1000 Catholic youths expected at the Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Youth convention on Sunday October 1 at Incarnate Word College. Registration 1 30 pm with opening assembly at 2 30 pm and closing general assembly at 4 55 pm including 4 H awards and officer elections.

Catholic Youth Council Ins. A Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Youth Incarnate Word College Patrick J. Geehan Frank Baker Confraternity Charles J. Drees Archdiocesan Confraternity of Christian Doctrine Norbert Moellering Sodality Central Catholic High School Juan Hidalgo CYO Robert E. Schmidt Catholic Scouting Victor G. Schmidtzinsky Catholic Rural Life

Tea Held In Crouch Home On Wednesday

The Hill Country Chapter of the Woman's Auxiliary of the Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers Association met at Mrs Hondo Crouch home on Wednesday September 20. Guests received favors for the Make It Yourself With Wool or Mohair contest, and plans for National Wool and Mohair Week were discussed. Members from Kerrville Comfort Bandera Jacksprings Harper Center Point and other towns attended along with sixty to ninety guests.

Hill Country Woman’s Auxiliary The Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers Association Hondo Crouch Werner Henke Roy Henke Felix Real Jr Kerrville Ruth Morris Rocksprings Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers Coleman Perry Donop San Antonio Guy Powell Jeanne Zimmermann Ada Rae Shepperd Comfort Marilyn Fertner Bob Davenport Chester Faltin Chester Heinen Ross Snodgrass Mountain Home Bandera Jocksprings Harper, Comfort Center Point Albert Maner Alex Mittendorf Frances Kott Jack Lawrence

New Girl Scout Troop 5 Organized and Begins Tenderfoot Work

Intermediate Troop 5 organized with co-leaders Mrs Tyrus Cox and Mrs Alvin Davidson. Founding Brownies Mary Moses Laurel Bading Bonnie Hein Dorothy Hannemann Cynthia Tally Delia Davidson Maynett Cox Elaine Crenwelge. new members Helen Marie Kramer Betty Jean Icke Mary Ann Fiedler. Mothers and troop committee named to guide Tenderfoot work and activities through the year.

Tyrus Cox Alvin Davidson Mary Moses Laurel Bading Bonnie Sue Hein Dorothy Hannemann Cynthia Tally Delia Davidson Maynett Cox Elaine Crenwelge Helen Marie Kramer Betty Jean Icke Mary Ann Fiedler H. H. Fricke Mesdames Hugo Mosel Carl Hein Lorenz Bading Alfred Crenwelge Ernst Hannemann Fricke Crenwelge Hein Hannemann Bading Mose

Martin Van Buren First US born Citizen President

Martin Van Buren is documented as the first U.S. president born as a citizen of the United States. His birth marks the transition from colonial status to a presidency rooted in a fully independent American citizenry.

Martin van Buren The United States

Staudt Breaux Nuptials Planned in Orange

Edwina Breaux of Bridge City Texas and Joe R. Staudt of Orange plan to marry October 15 at St. Marys Catholic Church in Orange. Edwina is employed at Orange National Bank. Joe manages Staudts Jewelry in Orange. The couple's families are from Fredericksburg and Lake Charles areas.

Ed. Breaux Bridge City Texas Edwina Joe R. Staudt Orange Joseph P. Staudt Fredericksburg Miss Breaux St. James Catholic School Port Arthur Southwestern Louisiana Institute Lafayette Orange National Bank Mr. Staudt St. Mary’s Catholic School Bradley University Peoria, Il Staudt

Preschool Section Opens Month Study on New Practices Old Insights

The Fredericksburg Parent-Teacher Association Preschool Section begins its monthly topic series with New Practices, Old Insights presented by Mrs. Victor L. Nixon on Monday evening October 2 at 7 30 in the Visual Aid Room of the Public School. Mothers of preschool children are invited and urged to attend.

Fredericksburg Parent-Teacher Association Victor L. Nixon Mothers of Preschool

City Utilities Payable and Excess Assets Report

City utilities show payable of 16599.84 to the Fj, the Utility, with excess of assets over liabilities totaling 588626.70. The fragment notes financial positions but lacks full context or dates.

Washington’s Second Inaugural Address Shortest on Record

The line of the second inauguration of George Washington marks the briefest inaugural address on record, noted for its concise proclamation and historical significance in presidential tradition.

George Washington

Amateur Tennis Set to Embrace Change in 1926

The article notes tennis remains an amateur pastime until 1926, signaling a shift toward professional or organized status for the sport. It discusses the broader implication for players, organizers, and competition standards if the transition occurs.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Miss Stehling ST. Mary's Auxiliary Dooley Dooley's Studebaker W. Main St Fredericksburg, Tex Janet and Beryl Ann Schmidt Molbergs Crouch Elmo Baethge Dren City Utilities Sterling Bros Janey Schmidt Henry Schmidt Schmidt Gloria Jean Hermézn Bruce Kowert J. Perry Spike Tubbs Palace Theater J. Hardin Perry Printzess Kendall - Hodges Phone Fredericksburg, Texas Kendall - Hodges Iphone
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