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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1930
Page
4
The Fredericksburg Standard lists R S Klett as managing editor and R E Jordan as sports editor with Wm Petmecky feature editor and Wm Habenicht business manager, noting weekly Friday publication by Fredericksburg Publishing Co.
A second class matter entry is recorded at the Fredericksburg Texas post office indicating handling under postal service procedures and cataloging for official mail flow. The note confirms routine departmental processing and location.
The notice directs readers to send all communications to Fredericksburg Publishing Co. For business matters use Bookkeeper's Dept. All other issues go to Editor's Dept. The instruction clarifies department routing for correspondence.
President Hoover leads a campaign with insurers and groups to modernize traffic laws and boost public cooperation. He warns with rising traffic volume the accident toll could reach 35,000 deaths and a billion dollars annually unless a united public effort lowers the rate.
The issue of state highway bonds funded by gasoline taxes will not be settled in the current gubernatorial race. Legislation will submit the proposal to the people, who must decide after being given factual information free from political bias. Thirty three states have used a similar program with apparent success.
First grade pupils in Kerrville Public Schools must show proof of smallpox vaccination and diphtheria immunization this fall. The mandate mirrors statewide practice and reflects Lions Club and School Auxiliaries efforts in Fredericksburg to extend immunization benefits countywide to prevent school outbreaks.
In May 1930 Texas saw 32 electricity caused fires with $37000 in losses, part of a nationwide annual drain near 14 million dollars. Unsafe handyman wiring, lamp cords, and improvised fuse fixes endanger homes. Inspections target hazardous buildings, but progress varies.
The text argues that allowing amateurs to install electric appliances and failing to replace old equipment risks unintended damage. It frames the issue as a public policy matter where improper installations threaten safety and infrastructure.
Mr. T. R. East of Greenville Texas owns property in Arkansas and notes 1925 taxes of 345.30, 1926 road taxes reduced to 138.80 after counties refunded for state highway bonds. He cites 237.50 highway tax in 1925 and zero road tax in 1926. Arkansas sold four bond issues at 4.63 percent average with price 100.92. Road bonds paid from gasoline and motor taxes. East invites verification by letter.
In Coleman County Texas a man finds a human skeleton in a pasture five miles southeast of Valera. Items include a Stratford watch with engravings, a rotted purse, a morale headstall, coins dated 191, and a damaged canteen. No missing persons linked to the find. sheriff investigates and takes items for tracing origins.
In Harlingen Texas on July 31 Nicholas Trevino was killed instantly and Oscar Steck suffered temporary paralysis when both were struck by lightning at the San Jose ranch near San Benito Steck worked on a tractor and Trevino approached to watch him Steck recovered with no permanent injury. In Longview Texas Lewis Bell ten was injured last night when struck by lightning at his home five miles away He was burned on his arms or legs as the bolt struck the kitchen flue.
The Sabine Neches channel from the gulf to Orange and Beaumont and serving Port Arthur will be widened by 25 feet and deepened by 37 feet. The Brownsville Navigation District votes an additional 1.5 million dollars for the Brownsville Point Isabel deep water project including a 25 foot channel toward Brownsville and a turning basin excavation at its end.
The State Board approves a 69 cent 1931 property tax rate. School fund gets 35 cents, Confederate pension fund 7 cents, general revenue 37 cents. Estimated statewide net revenue totals about $23.07 million with 20 percent collection allowance. valuations rise by about $156 million.
Fort Worth Texas July fourth murder charge filed in the Hawthorne killing near Lake Worth involves Herbert L. Butler alias Hop Toe who is at large with two Stanley brothers Jack and Herbert. Their father A E Stanley also faces murder charges and is jailed. Sheriff Wright offers 100 dollar reward for the two Stanley brothers as more suspects are held today. Hawthorne was found near Lake Worth with clothing in flames after being shot in the back of the head and partially mutilated. Authorities say the death involved a blunt instrument and the body was burned after being taken from Fort Worth to a field.
Houston July 31 Ross Sterling says Earle B Mayfield and James E Ferguson are birds of a feather in a heated attack over the Democratic governor run off. Sterling dismisses Mayfield support and calls the pair aligned, noting past alliances and klan associations while defending his campaign expenditures.
Llano Texas July 31 A E Moore Llano County judge resigns effective August 1 J W Currie the election winner agrees to accept the appointment to fill the post Direct names and dates appear in a brief civic notice
Foreign buyers flocked to wheat at near pre war prices while corn rose on crop fear. July wheat slipped to 8438 8478 with higher bids abroad, while July corn surged about 30 to 34 cents. Dry conditions and heat across the belt pressured corn and wheat, with forecasts cut and rain scarce.
Oklahoma City July 1 Thomas J. Gore the blind former senator extended his lead over Charles J. Wrightsman as tabulation of the Democratic primary votes neared completion. Gore had 56 665 to Wrightsman 54 645 with 2537 precincts reported and 2017 precincts later bringing Murray ahead in the gubernatorial race with 113 645 to Buttram 57 863. Five Republican and three Democratic incumbents were renominated in congressional races.
A $100000 damage suit was filed by Mrs. Margaret Watkins against Englewood Hospital over a baby exchange. She alleges her child was swapped with the Bambergers and that the hospital forced her to accept a child bearing another mother’s name. The Bambergers claim they have their own infant.
Two El Paso women Josefina Aguarre and Rosilisa Roja were arrested in the early hours over the death of Roja’s 18 month old baby. The infant’s charred body was found in a kerosene soaked quilt in a South El Paso tenement. A half gal kerosene jug was found in the room. The mother remained unresponsive as officers removed the body.
Garden guidance suggests sowing seeds near the surface to let solar warmth reach them quickly. Early plantings benefit from shallow depth, allowing faster germination and stronger seedling establishment when days lengthen.
A birthday candle blaze destroyed the home of J. T. Pritchett in Colorado Texas causing an estimated $6,000 loss. The fire started when his 4 year old son lit candles in a closet igniting paper. Mrs. Pritchett was burned while trying to extinguish the flames.
Rat Snap kills rats and mice and also prevents odors. One cake is enough for pantry kitchen or cellar. Two cakes cover a chicken house, coops or small buildings. Five cakes cover farm outbuildings or factory buildings. Sold and guaranteed by R M Lewis and Knopp Metzger.
Women suffer bladder irritation and sleep disturbance may find relief with Cystex. The ad claims quick improvement and a money back guarantee, urging readers to buy at Central Drug Store for 60 cents.
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