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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1930
Page
5
Fredericksburg Standard issues every Friday with staff credits for managing editor R S Klett sports editor R E Jordan feature editor Wm Petmecky and business manager Wm Habenicht. Paper entered as second class mail matter in Fredericksburg Texas.
The notice directs readers to send all communications to Fredericksburg Publishing Co. For business matter use Bookkeeper's Dept. For all other matters use Editor's Dept. The instruction assigns departments for routing inquiries and clarifies handling channels.
A surge of tetanus deaths is reported, linked to barefoot play and summer accidents. Tetanus, or lockjaw, results from wounds such as firecracker explosions, rusty nails, or wood slivers. Clean wounds thoroughly, sterilize, and seek immediate medical advice for any infection risk to receive anti tetanus serum.
Fire Commissioner J W De Weese of Austin warns Texas citizens to avoid grass fires due to highly inflammable parched grass. He urges no fires or careless disposal of cigarettes ashes or matches to prevent costly losses from grass conflagrations.
A century after Henry Clay urged separating tariff from politics the Hawley Smoot bill proves the perils of log rolling and shifting interests. The piece argues for a presidentially appointed tariff commission with cross party membership and long terms to stabilize laws and reduce electoral influence.
Claude Hudspeth retiring from the 16th district issues an unqualified endorsement of R. S. Sterling for governor. Campaign manager William Strauss announced the support after a Houston conference with W. M. Abbey of Del Rio and a call from Hot Springs, Ark. Hudspeth urged Texans to unite for clean government in Sterling’s bid.
A sale advertises the summer Evelyn dress priced at 1.49 after a 1.95 tag. Juenke and Schoenewolf are named as the retailer.
Amarillo attorney A. D. Payne was arrested after his wife's death when a bomb demolished his car on June 27. His nine year old son was maimed. District Attorney E. W. Thomerson said murder charges were being prepared. Det. A. B. MacDonald uncovered clues leading to the arrest. Payne was jailed in Gray county for safety amid possible mob action. A former secretary testified Payne made violent advances to her. Police found two letters from alleged safe blowers claiming the blast was accidental.
Mr August Schlueter spent Friday in San Antonio visiting relatives. He was seen at local gatherings and departed in the evening.
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Molberg. Congratulates go to Chester Schumann of Asherton who is visiting Fredericksburg.
Mr Fritz Krager of San Antonio spent last Sunday with the Rudolph Olfers family. C Harold son of Mr and Mrs Ben Kneese is recuperating from a tonsil operation. Miss Margret Schmidt of San Antonio visited the Attila Schmidt family last Sunday. Mr A C Arlitt and family returned from a visit to Shallo water and Cloves New Mexico. John Petsch of San Antonio visited relatives in Fredericksburg and Luckenbach earlier this week.
Funeral services were held for Charles H. Johnston Sr. 8 at Kerrville, Texas, who died from a gunshot wound suffered while handling a gun at home. Burial under Kerrville Lodge No. 676 AF and AM. Rev. C. E. Wheat presided. Survived by widow and son Charles Johnston Jr., a high school coach attending a coaching school in Bloomington, Illinois, when the death occurred.
N B Fields convicted of criminal assault and sentenced to life in prison by Anderson County district court. The 11-year-old girl from near Slocum testified as the complainant. Fields said he had escaped from the state penitentiary two years earlier while serving a life term for criminal assault.
A terse exchange contrasts a cautious social life with a blunt self view. The speaker rejects joining parades and insists he prefers to sleep at night, framing a simple personal stance.
We express sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for support after the loss of our little son. Special thanks to Rev. A Koerner for condolence, Dr Victor Keidel for his services, Joe Schaetter & Son for kindness and flowers laid on the grave. Mr. and Mrs. Max Klaerner
In a long game Boerne triumphs 5 to 3 over Fredericksburg after ten innings. Kerrville split a double header with Llano 3 1 and 4 3 in games two and three. Comfort and Mason also played a double header with scores 4 4 and 0 2.
The bulletin lists games with Kerrville at Fredericksburg and Comfort at Boerne. Llano faces Mason in August and September with Llano at Llano on Aug 24 and Sept 7 shows Mason at Fredericksburg as a double header, culminating in Mason at Mason on Sept 14 as the final game.
Kerrville Athletics routed Llano in a doubleheader to swing the Hill Country League race. Fredericksburg slipped against Boerne while Comfort swept Mason, and the Giants lost to Boerne in extra innings with Zip Myler dominating on the mound. The Kerrville upset tightens the standings as Llano drops lead and Kerrville gains momentum.
Myler earns the win for Sox with 10 strikeouts over Klaerner who takes the loss. Key players include Leidl Johnston and Peter with three base hits combined, Bremer Uecker Durst stealing bases, and Hart being hit twice. Time of game 2 15, umpires Lochte Nickels scorers Wilson Jordan.
Mrs M C Leazar and her son from Austin spent days visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Aug Langerhans in Fredericksburg. Boerne visitors Mr and Mrs Hugo Adams Jr joined Sunday. Miss Norma Klett and Robert and Guido Klett visit relatives in Cuero Victoria and Goliad. Mrs Carl Kiehne Sr marked her 80th birthday with family. Alex Martin and Kurt Brinkmann of Comfort visited Fredericksburg Monday. Chas Dooley left for Chicago for Toyland sales week. Ellebracht family visited Kerrville Ingram. Juenke Schoenewolf advertise sale with summer suits at 19 85 and a straw hat free.
Mr. Norman Keller and family and Mrs. A. Walter visited in San Antonio the weekend. Junior Walter Klearner of San Antonio is spending a vacation at the home of Mr. Max T. Henke of this city. Mr. Eugene Zenner and family of San Antonio visited relatives and friends in Fredericksburg.
Erna Mae Henke and sister Dora of San Antonio traveled to the Great Lake region and vicinity on Sunday. In San Antonio, Mrs. Hubert Kott and daughter Norma joined Mr. and Mrs. Paul Knopp and baby for a weekend visit with Mr. Cark Kott and the Felix Burg family.
Juenke and Schoenewolf offer Evelyn summer dresses on sale for 1.49 dollars. Prices advertise a reduction from 1.95 dollars and highlight a midseason sale at the retailer.
An advertisement for Fitch's Dandruff Remover Shampoo promotes a wash that removes dandruff without smell or harshness. The Central Drug Co. claims the product dissolves dirt and dandruff and offers immediate relief and long term improvement.
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