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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1929
Page
10
Miss Emilie Bushnell serves as editor of the Blanco County section and accepts items for publication at Johnson City Texas.
Community social roundup lists Rev Adair and wife visiting Spring Creek, many locals from Blanco Fredericksburg Round Mountain Hye and San Antonio stopping by or traveling home. District Court delayed due to judge’s family surgery. jurors dismissed except grand jurors still in session.
Mrs G W Wall visited Johnson City on Monday. Mrs A Knebbs planned to move to Kerrville Friday to run a hotel. Mrs AC Shugart and Miss Bernice Byler visited Johnson City on Saturday. Mrs R L Fulcher and children visited New Braunfels on Friday. Mr and Mrs Joe Buckner and children and Miss Leah Belle Wagner and Lucile Buckner visited New Braunfels Friday. Mr and Mrs Harry Koch and children from New Braunfels spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Fred Bremer. Mr Hugh Wagner of Amarillo spent the week with his parents Mr and Mrs A J Wagner. Miss Eva Dodgen of San Antonio and Miss Mary Dodgen of San Marcos visited the Dodgens. The Primary Teachers hosted an Easter Egg Hunt for pupils Friday followed by a picnic lunch. In charge were Mrs Elmer Dale and Mrs L A Wier.
Notice indicates a bidding requirement at the office of the State Highway Engineer in Austin Texas. A certified or cashier's check for three thousand dollars is required. St.28-29 Rights reserved.
Governor Moody announced April 22 as the date to convene the Texas special session. The session will primarily address appropriation bills for government funding for the next biennium, with other matters also on the agenda.
Armendia Harper died Thursday morning March 2 1929 at age 66 in Henry. Born Blanco County she suffered long illness. Survived by brother Bige Harper sister Mrs Winkleman and several relatives. Laid to rest at Rocky Creek Cemetery Thursday afternoon Rev Adair officiating. Sympathy extended to the bereaved.
Sealed proposals to the State Highway Engineer of Texas for improving State Highway No. 9 in Gillespie County will be received until 10:00 A M April 24 1929 and opened publicly. Work includes 26 drainage structures removing 22 concrete dips grading and surfacing approaches on 17.63 miles between Mason and Kendall counties with 150 working days for completion. Plans and specs available at Judge Herman Usener Fredericksburg and at S B Posey Fredericksburg office.
Will Wedekind was laid to rest Sunday afternoon March 31 in Cypress Mill Cemetery. A large group of sorrowing friends and relatives gathered to pay tribute to the man and former commissioner. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. J. H. Clark. Our sympathy goes to the bereaved.
Mr. Melvin Buckner of Austin visited Blanco on Sunday while Mrs. and Mr. Clyde Buckner, also from Austin, spent time with local relatives. Other locals hosted or traveled to nearby towns including John son City Round Mountain Crystal City Llano and San Antonio for family visits and a Texas Theatre show.
A brief notice addresses state concerns over penitentiary concentration and the regulation of public utilities. Officials discuss impacts on governance, law, and local economies, noting ongoing reviews and potential policy steps. No dates or specific actions are listed.
A state senate discussion will consider a soline tax and an automobile registration bill. The measure aims to adjust revenue and regulatory fees, with lawmakers weighing potential economic impacts and compliance effects.
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