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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1924
Page
1
Mrs Dorothea Danz nee Beck dies aged 87 years 3 months 3 days after a long life as a county pioneer. She was laid to rest in the family cemetery at Stonewall on Sunday the 27th with Reverend Paul Leonard officiating. She leaves ten children a sister and 127 descendants.
This week the Fredericksburg Cotton Exchange and Board of Trade organized. Elected officers include Wim Schneider as President, R. Blum as Vice President, and Aug J Hahne Lee as Treasurer. Also noted, Miss Cordie Burleson returned to San Saba after visiting the R S Miller family. A Giants versus Llano ball game is set for next Sunday at the Fair Grounds.
Mr. Walter Petit and family from Cannes City were visitors early this week. Mr. Joe Vogel spent last week with friends in San Antonio and returned Monday. Mr. H. Waehals plans a general merchandise store opening August 2 in the Moellendorf building on Main Street. The 90th Division reunion runs August Wth to 20th at Brownwood. call Maj. A. C. Kennedy for transportation. Max Eckert and family plus Miss Selma Heimann return from months on a tour of eastern states. major stops included Chicago and Indianapolis with only one flat tire on the 4000 mile trip. Fredericksburg Lodge No. 40, O. D. H. S. moved meetings to Legion Hall. next monthly meeting August 3 at the new quarters. Max Stehling returned from a three week eastern tour. he visited Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Atlantic City, Washington, Cincinnati, St. Louis, Dallas, Mineral Wells, noting poor crop conditions in northern and eastern states and predicting Texas will shock them this year.
The wedding of Miss Ella Louise Henke and Mr. Albert Kordzik capped a series of entertainments. The ceremony at the Church of the Holy Ghost featured a ring rite and Misses Evers and Kordzik among the bridal party. Afterward the couple hosted a reception at the bride’s mother’s home and will reside on a ranch near Cherry Spring. Also noted were visits from relatives, local business updates, and a recap of the Kott’s Ball team losses with detailed game stats.
The Texas election bureau at 6 p m final tabulations show Miriam A Ferguson passing the 4000 mark ahead of Lynch Davidson for second in the Democratic primary. Totals from 246 of 252 counties total 654195 with Robertson leading at 46982, Ferguson 134826, Davidson 130433. Other races list Barry Miller Edwards Moody Ward Woodward and Morris Sheppard. Social notes recount a local ball game, trips to Mason Kerrville New Braunfels and Austin with several residents mentioned.
Mrs. Alex Maier hosted a Taggy Party for Mrs Geo Kott last Thursday afternoon with many friends attending. The event featured a program followed by refreshments and savory treats as the gathering ended.
On Sunday August 3 Rt Rev Arthur Crossaerts will dedicate the new Rectory of St Anthony's parish Harper at 10 AM. A High Mass and sermon by the Bishop follow. At 3 PM the chapel of Our Lady of Sorrows will be dedicated. Refreshments barbecue and music will be served on church grounds by the Ladies of the parish.
Thousands of Ford owners and friends packed Klaemers picnic grounds at Live Oak for the Louis Kott Firm annual event. The day featured military music, baseball, and a famed barbecue, with 6000 visitors noting a joyous, rainless celebration despite clouds. Kott’s ball team lost twice, but hosts claimed the win was courtesy of the hosts, and praise poured in for the day’s hospitality.
Mr. J. E. Bell and his family took a motor trip to San Saba last Thursday, traveling together for a family outing.
Mr Ben Schubert and family of New Braunfels visited relatives and friends in Fredericksburg in the early part of this week.
Mr and Mrs Martin Ingen huett of Comfort visited Mr and Mrs Kurt Wahrmund in this city in the latter part of the O Mr Otto Mebus of the coast country passed through our town en route to Mason last Saturday.
Messrs. R. S. Klett and Erwin Itz left for New Braunfels on business last Thursday. From there they will proceed to Seguin where they will attend the Luther League Convention which will be in session the latter part of this week.
The Austin and Fredericksburg chambers plus Stonewall join in a big August 21 free barbecue to celebrate the Austin Fredericksburg Highway completion. Six to seven thousand guests are expected at Stonewall with swims in Pedernales Creek and camping sites nearby. Governor Neff and state officials may attend Gillespie County Fair opening events nearby with Enchanted Rock visit.
Alfred Klein Walter Klein Benno Weinheimer and Frank Jenschke trip to Del Rio. Mrs Felix Keidel hosted a bridge party with out of town guests Mrs Durham from Houston and Miss Robins from Arizona. Prizes went to Mrs O B Witte for high points and Mrs Durham for guest prize. Refreshments followed. A play party at Mr and Mrs J W Bailey’s featured singing and a duett by Gilbert Bode and Willie Brodbeck. Wilbur C Treadwell optician will be in Fredericksburg Gold Ridge on Monday August 11.
Mrs Eva Maria Rosenbach nee Metzger died at home Tuesday at 7 pm aged 77 years 6 months 15 days Funeral services were held Thursday morning conducted by Rev H Gerlach at St Marys Church and burial followed in the Catholic Cemetery Obituary in next issue
Results show majorities for district judge candidates in the 33rd Judicial District across Kimble Blanco Menard and Burnet counties. Read about the notes on Walter Franz return to San Antonio and a record 6500 miles traveled with six punctures during a two month trip through Eastern Northern states and Canada.
Friday morning a storm was developing in the Caribbean Sea and is anticipated to be of a potentially serious nature.
Friday morning figures show the Commercial Crop of America at 11,290,397 bales, compared with 11,282,806 bales the prior year. Consumption stands at 11,242,000 versus 12,631,000 last year.
Friday morning crop reports indicate total cotton production hinges on weather over the coming weeks across the belt. The bulletin notes pattern shifts and rainfall will largely determine yields and market expectations.
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