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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1929
Page
6
The notice directs items addressed to the Frede ricksburg Publishing Co. be sent to the indicated departments for business or editorial matters and notes second class filing at Fredericksburg Texas Post Office.
A citizen voices concern over persistent traffic violations and their risk to public safety. They note that 95 percent of drivers comply, urging the rest to follow ordinances and protect lives.
A letter urges shoppers to avoid late requests to keep shops open past closing time. It notes that many who press for extra hours are town residents who should know better, reminding that lady clerks are legally limited to nine hours daily or 54 hours weekly. Support local merchants by shopping in time.
B T Toscana of 108 West Houston street was fined 50 dollars after pleading guilty to a charge of allowing two women to work more than nine hours in a day. Justice L F Boltz presided. labor official Fussell investigated and signed the complaint. The incident dated March 30 1888 or 1888-? involved Mrs M H Sosa and Mrs HL Cerda.
Gonzales Texas March 30 growers transplant plants in 200 acres allocated to tomato farming for market. The area marks a first attempt with tomatoes while 2900 acres will grow watermelons for shipping. Lesville may plant 300 acres in melons as well. The Gonzales County Turkey Growers Association met with 110 members this week as promoters aim for 400 members by next season.
Mr and Mrs A J Hahne spent days in Houston. Albert Koennecke and Cora Koennecke visited in San Antonio. Families Hahns, Rode, Rambie, Lepin, Dietel, Kneese, and others hosted Easter and holiday guests in Seguin Austin New Braunfels Comfort Mason Llano and San Antonio. Several bridge clubs met with prizes and social teas. Many plans note Passion Play attendance in San Antonio.
A note thanks Ad Heiman for donating an old time bullet mold for the relic collection. The mold handles round balls and pointed bullets, enhancing the display and historical value.
Professor E. J. M. Berg of San Antonio and his daughter spent last weekend in Fredericksburg visiting Mr. and Mrs. Berg and other relatives.
We express sincere appreciation to friends and neighbors for assistance and sympathy during illness and after the death of our son, brother, and grandson William V. E. Jost. Special thanks to Rev. Koerner for condolence and floral offering.
Walter Schaefer Jr. spent Thursday and Friday in Houston. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Koenig of San Antonio visited relatives and stayed several days at Fredericksburg.
Miss Catherine Jordan of San Antonio is visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. Albert Jordan. Mr. Arthur Kolmeier of San Antonio visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Kolmeier of Eckert.
Miss Bertha Maier and Mrs Raymond Moore spent days in Ft Worth this week. Omen Twelve stocker cattle cars were shipped to Fredericksburg by H B Opp of Menard to be placed on a county ranch. Miss Verna Hodges of San Antonio Miss Laura Lea Hodges of Junction and Mr Carroll Mann of Taylor spent Easter with the Hodges family. The Wm Schneider building housing Mrs Robert Arbelger s Millinery and Sewing Shop is being remodeled to be larger with a glass front. A deal made results in Max W Staudt owning 47 feet and Mrs Louis Knopp 28 feet of the Hy Ochs property on upper Main Street. The National Cold Control Demonstration Frigidaire will be held next week April 9 to 16 in this city in the corner building next to Norman Bros.
Rev Schlieser and family of Comfort visited at Fredericksburg Thursday. Miss Gertrude Beatrice Kott spent the weekend in San Antonio as a guest of the H C Wahrmunds. Mr and Mrs Frank Albrecht of Austin are the proud parents of a baby boy. William Raute celebrated his thirty sixth birthday last Sunday among relatives and friends.
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