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Newspaper

Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1930

Page

3

Miss Marie Jettle Reporter and Collector

Marie Jettle serves as Harper News reporter and collector, contributing local news notes and archival items for the publication.

Marie Jettle

Local Families Travel and Visit in Fredericksburg Area

Mr and Mrs Walter Markwordt and children made a business trip to Fredericksburg Wednesday. Mrs Louis Feller and daughter Paula went to Fredericksburg Monday. Mr and Mrs Henry Markwordt and children were Fredericksburg visitors Wednesday. Mrs Dorothy Womack and family and Mrs Lydia Kneese spent the week end in San Antonio. Mrs R H Tobin and son Marvin and daughter Irene spent the week end visiting Mr and Mrs Hardin Tobin at Rock Springs. Mrs C C Simmons of Wichita Falls is visiting her grandmother Mrs G M Spence and relatives.

Walter Markwordt Fredericksburg Louis Feller Paula Henry Markwordt Dorothy Womack Lydia Kneese San Antonio R. H. Tobin Marvin Irene Hardin Tobin Rock Springs C. C. Simmons Wichita Falls G. M. Spence Lydia Whitewood Westmoorland College of Harper

Texas Candidate Seeks Support for 16th District

The announcer declares candidacy for Congress in Texas 16th District and asks voters in the county for support in the upcoming election.

16Th Congressional District Texas

Announcement of F H Hammond for District Attorney

The District Attorney announces candidacy of F. H. Hammond for the office of District Attorney in this district for the upcoming November election.

Gillespie County Tax Assessor Candidates Announced

A string of notices announces candidacies for Gillespie County Tax Assessor. Louis W. Durst Edg. H. Tatsch Alfred C. Heimann Paul C. Pressler seek voter support for the August and November elections.

Gillespie County Assessor Seeks Support for November Vote

An incumbent announces run for Gillespie County Assessor in the upcoming November election and asks for public support.

Cren Welge Seeks Re election for Gillespie County Treasurer

For County Treasurer the candidacy of Mrs Lina Cren welge for re election to the office of Treasurer of Gillespie County at the coming November election.

Lina Crenwelge Gillespie County

C H Herber Seeks Gillespie County Commissioner Post

A notice urges support for C H Herber as candidate for Commissioner Precinct No 4 in Gillespie County at the upcoming November election.

Candidacy Notice for Gil lespie County Precinct 4 Commissioner

A candidate announces candidacy for the office of Commissioner of Precinct 4 in Gillespie County and asks voters to support them at the November election.

C. H. Herber Gillespie County Precinct

Death of D D Barker at Eden Aged 84

D D Barker, longtime Harper resident, was found dead in his Eden home last week at about 84. Funeral services were held Monday with interment in the City Cemetery as friends extend condolences.

D. D. Barker Eden

League Wins Loving Cup at Fredericksburg Meet

The Methodist Epworth League with Rev. L. L. Barns and wife attended the District League Meeting in Fredericksburg. The Harper League earned the silver loving cup by scoring 90 points, the highest.

Epworth L. L. Barns Fredericksburg

Harper defeats Ingram in season opener 9 to 4

Harper played the first baseball game of the season at Ingram and beat the home team 9 to 4. The gathering included business visitors in Harper and Fredericksburg residents, with several local families and a birthday party noted among the social events.

Harper Ingram

For Sale 6-Room Residence in Hahne's Addition

Six room residence with well and electric motor, underground cistern, garage, wash-house, smoke house. Corner lot 100 by 200 feet in Hahne's Addition. Priced very reasonable. For particulars call at this office.

Hahne

Doss Locals Visit Freeman Airfield and Fredericksburg Ties

Doss residents A Faught family and baethge and Mund families joined at Temple D Smith Airport near Fredericksburg. Doss local Ernst Bober and Ad Dittmar plus relatives made Friday or Monday trips, with visits from Friedrichs and Ransleben families from Fredericksburg and Cain City residents among weekend guests.

A. Faught Onion Creek Willie Baethge Emil Mund Alf. Baethge Doss Ford Temple D. Smith Fredericksburg Ernst Bober Hilda Ad. Dittmar Arnord Moellering J. J. Dittmar Arthur Albert Friedrich Lena Friedrich Friedrich Hilda Friedrich Cherry Mountain Austin Bernhard Crenwelge Florence Robert Joe McDonald Hermann Nehr Theo Ransleben Max Ransleben Loreen Herbert Fiedler Cain City Lud. Crenwelge Kurt Solbrig Christ Wahrmund A. A. Davis

Local Residents Attend Visits and Elections in Cain City

L F Price and E Page visited San Antonio on Monday while Mr and Mrs Edgar Tatsch spent midweek there. Price and Tatsch were elected as Cain City Independent District trustees on Saturday. Numerous guests from Fredericksburg Blanco Austin and Chicago visited Cain City residents including families of Price Fiedler Page and Patton. Dr J N Permenter now practices from Cain City Bank Building.

L. F. Price E. Page San Antonio Edgar Tatsch Cain City August Fiedler Chester Herbert Fiedler Fredericksburg Edwin Patton Blanco Crouch Austin Nellie Patton Katie Patton John Gates

Murder charges in drowning case near Houston

In Houston on April 3 three men Robert Malley W P Cunningham and Nick Gross were charged with murder after the drowning of their three companions Joe Scott Albert Miller and Peter McGee when their motorboat sank in the San Jacinto river Monday night. Two women overheard remarks in a theatre that led to the charges. No violence marks were found on the bodies.

Houston San Jacinto Robert Malley W. P. Cunningham Nick Gross San Jacinto River Joe Scott Albert Miller Peter McGee

Farmer Accused in Officer's Death at Fall River

Henry Giles, 59, Greenwood County farmer, was jailed in Eureka on murder charges after shooting town marshal Evan Yocum, 55, in Fall River. Giles had argued with the marshal, later returned with a shotgun, and killed Yocum when the officer fired at him. Police say Giles admitted the shooting. Yocum leaves a widow and several children.

Emporia Kan Henry Giles Greenwood County Evan Yocum Fall River Eureka Giles Yocum Greenwood Elli County

Moody's Pilgrim Age At Alamo Fiesta and King Anatnio XII

A vivid invitation to visit for the Alamo celebration with Texas heroes, parades, jousting knights, the entry of King Anatnio XII by plane, a Queen's coronation, and the Battle of Flowers events plus the American Legion ball. The notice promises daily band concerts and street shows inviting all families.

Texas San Jacinto Americal Legion

Valley Hail Wrecks Cotton Across Section

A freak hailstorm in San Juan Texas yesterday damaged 2000 to 3000 acres of cotton south of the city. The hail, with a norther and strong winds, battered crops to the ground, tore down barns and outhouses, and caused trees to be damaged. Replanting will be necessary for much of the affected crop. The valley switchback storm spared other areas.

San Juan Tex Here Edcouch

Two Men Die In Plane Crash Near Shiro Texas

Shiro Texas April 5 F H Grimo mechanic and parachute packer for Southern Air Transport of Dallas and F H Bernier a student of the Dallas flying school were burned to death when their monoplane crashed about one mile from Shiro. Papers in a suitcase identified the victims. They had left Dallas around 1 30 p m bound for Houston to visit Grimos aunt Anna Stolz. Bernier from New Orleans had studied at Love Field for five months.

Shiro Texas F. H. Grimo Southern Air Transport of Dallas F. H. Bernier Dallas Flying School Houston Grimo Anna Stolz. Bernier New Orleans Lovefield

Also Mentioned on This Page

Harper News Congress E. E Pat) Murphy F. H. Hammond Louis W. Durst Edg H. Tatsch Alfred C. Heimann Paul C. Pressler R. B. Moore Harper Wednesday Alfred Feller Frank E. Staudt Sam Bowers Junction E. W. Speckles Marie Kerrville H. von Rosenberg Halletsville Charles von Rosenberg C. W. Granville John Thurman Alice Stovall Paula Feller Leora Little Opal Mabry Jettie Rae Sellers Helen Brown Marie Cottle Bob Pat Rogers Milton Casper Arthur Bierschwale Berman Farris Chester Brown Houston Scarborough Clayton Parker Bill Herbert Gamel Ella Mae Thiele Mack Barnes Thekla Rischner Helen Mae Baumann Elsie, Francis and Elizabeth Gammenthaler Ladell Nixon Rosa Opal Calentine Julia Bernhardt Henke Sros PRICE Mrs F. H. Bolding Max Lochte Doss Locals Cain City News BIG Tabernacle 16Th Guadalupe Raymond T. Richey A. J. Richey
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