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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1930
Page
1
Santa Fe Railway president Mr Storey told a 1928 convention that passenger traffic plunged from 15 000 000 in 1922 to 4 200 000 in 1928. He warned that growing automobile use and upcoming air travel could siphon most long distance trips from rail and bus lines.
Do not hurry to sell railroad stock as improved locomotives, longer trains, bigger yards, and extensive upgrades plus loyal union cooperation have offset passenger declines. The emphasis now is on freight, driven by overall prosperity.
The Bremen loses Atlantic record to the Europa, a 50,000 ton German liner. Analysts note a $50,000,000 investment is unlikely profitable for American or British lines. The piece shifts to grand-scale economics and science, citing Gen. W. W. Atterbury predicting ten billion dollar railroad expenditures and the era of billions in currency and inquiry.
The New York to Chicago journey will drop to fourteen hours in coming years. Trains will transport automobiles, similar to ships carrying cars at sea. Radio phones will let travelers call their offices and homes from the road.
The House approved an increase in road tribution, raising national funds from 75 million to 125 million a year for three years starting next July. In three years this would total 375 million for better roads, benefiting citizens, the auto industry, its workers and the unemployed. Continued on page 12.
At a mass meeting on Tuesday night Adolf Stahl Henry Maier and R L Kott were nominated for the Fredericksburg Independent School District trustee post. The election is Saturday April 5 at the High School Building with blank spaces for write-ins.
Ruben Bernhard of the American Legion is named chairman of the Military Training Camps Association for Gillespie County. He invites ambitious youths aged 17 to 24 to join Citizens Military Training camps with full government support including expenses, transportation, food, instructors, and equipment. The program aims to build healthy young citizens who embody democratic Americanism.
The play Mammy's Lil Wild Rose, by Harper people, will be staged at the Fredericksburg High School Auditorium on Friday night April 11. Proceeds from general admission of fifteen and twenty five cents benefit the local high school, after two earlier performances funded by the Fredericksburg High School Orchestra.
Wm. Petermann Sr. died at his Fredericksburg home Thursday April 3 at 6 30 am aged 72 years 3 months 23 days Funeral services were held Friday April 4 at 10 am from the family residence Interment in City Cemetery An obituary will follow in the next issue
Elbert Hahn of San Antonio spent several days with his parents at Fredericksburg. In this issue readers will note the advertisement announcing greatly reduced Chrysler Plymouth prices by the Fredericksburg Motor Co.
The Standard Motor Co completed the installation of modern equipment and tools at its new repair shop this week. See their advertisement in this issue for details.
The Hill Country Baseball League plans its first season with Fredericksburg hosting Kerrville on opening day. Fredericksburg Giants face Kerrville Tourists, both rosters listed, opening at 3:30 p m with 40 cent adults 15 cent children admission. Mayor Stein to throw first ball. Yellow Jackets will perform. schools invited free of charge.
Mrs E G Carr of Chicago visits the Welge Ranch with her mother Mrs A E Lewis. Mr and Mrs Egon Wahrmund and son of Dallas visit relatives here and plan trips to Llano San Antonio and Eagle Lake. The tractor demonstration advertised by Taylor Burke Motor Co was postponed due to wet fields and will be held Saturday April 5 in the South Heights field.
Children from Fredericksburg and surrounding areas received the second and final diphtheria injection in a campaign led by local clubs at St Marys and Fredericksburg High School. Rural district children are slated for April 9 at St Josephs Hall from 1 to 3 PM.
The City Commission decided at its Monday meeting to file a motion for a rehearing with the Supreme Court over the validity of Fredericksburg incorporation election held in May 1929. Col Alfred Petsch and Hon Anton Moursand of San Antonio were hired as additional counsel. The commission shows it is pursuing all avenues to win the case.
Alfred L. Cameron presided as temporary chair. John W. Metzger spoke on Gillespie County poultry with figures and future potential. Erwin C. Kraus lectured on tobacco from seed to cigar. Chester W. Sehmidt discussed Patrick Henry and his era. Next meeting will be a business session with Alvin Stehling W N Lee and William Petmecky presenting on diverse topics.
Mayor Joe Stein proclaims official Clean-Up Week from April 7 to 12 in Fredericksburg urging all residents to tidy property removing weeds tin cans and debris. Community trucks will be provided on the final day to haul away collected trash.
Mrs. William Kallenberg visits San Antonio while a new Durant model on display at Star Garage draws attention. The notice also lists census enumerator appointments for Justice Precincts 4 and 6, and confirms the engagement and upcoming marriage of Henry E. Heiner to Marie Hayes with plans for a May ceremony and European honeymoon.
Mrs. Schaefer presides as Eighth Conference of the Seventh District Texas Congress of Mothers and Parents teaches at Mason April 1 to 3. Delegates from about 20 counties attend with lectures and addresses, the Odeon Theatre filled and Hotel Fort Mason banquet hall used for meals. Fredericksburg sent a large delegation including Miss Julia Estill and many members. Officers elected for two years include President Mrs. W H Schaefer and a slate of vice presidents led by Mrs. M M Moss and Mrs. Mitch Johnson.
H. S. Cherry of Dallas, held on murder charges in the death of Hugh D. Day, Teague merchant found shot near Kerrville. Day was killed with a back neck wound. a shell and gun of matching caliber were found near the tree. Cherry was released on $2,000 bond after grand jury no bills. district court convened for spring term.
J. B. Wieser traveled to Washington D C for several days on business concerns.
Born to Mr and Mrs Fritz Ersch last Sunday, twin girls. Mrs Alfred Ellebracht underwent an operation at Secor Hospital Kerrville on Monday this week.
In Gillespie County more than 1500 children received diphtheria vaccines in a 30 day effort led by Fredericksburg Lions Club and two School Auxiliaries, with doctors Hanus Keidel Williamson and Bolding among key organizers and workers. The achievement is praised as a model for future county and state programs.
The partnership of Beckmann and Houy has dissolved. Mr Max Beckmann purchased G H Houys share and has been sole owner since April 1. Announcement appears on another page of this issue of the Standard.
Congratulations pour in as Mrs. Bodo Feller and her husband acknowledge the birth of a son, born Thursday. Mr. Adolf Kramer has traveled to Waco on business.
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