Money talks even in prisons and floods in Denver
The periodical notes Rev James Ord ing and two guards at Leavenworth are suspended after a trustee gangster Terrence Druggan drove a truck and socialized with a lady friend. Denver endures a cloud burst wall of water flooding sections of the city, prompting plans for concrete Cherry Creek defenses. Mexico’s revival plan under Plutarco Calles seeks a six year rule and a US trade pact as part of wider cooperation. Hitler and executee details arise with Altona red attackers beheaded by a headsman in full evening dress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
James A. Ording
Leavenworth
Terrence Druggan
Creek Woman Wins Oil Lands Suit For 1 Million Plus
Hanna Anderson a Creek Indian twenty six years old gains a government payout totaling 1 050 000 after a long fight over oil lands. The piece notes public opinions on how such fortunes are spent and contrasts with white heirs. It closes by urging optimism about factory production employment and big business cooperation with the President's plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanna Anderson
Sinclair Oil to Build Two New Filling Stations
Sinclair Oil Co. announces two new filling stations under construction one on the Crenwelge lot beside Knopp's Store and another at the Mason and Harper Roads intersection. The 131 Field Artillery from the 36th Division passed Fredericksburg en route to Palacios Texas for two weeks of annual training. most soldiers hail from Wichita Falls.
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Sinclair,Oil Co
Knopp
Mason
Harper
131 Field Artillery
36Th
Div.t. N
Fredericksburg
Palacios
Texas
Wichita Falls
Regular Institute Discontinued By Recent Law
The regular Teachers Institute annual sessions have been discontinued by the recent legislature. Local county meetings of teachers will replace them, with institutes ending and teachers no longer paid for attendance. Teachers must meet with the county school superintendent up to three Saturdays per year without pay to discuss teaching problems.
Health Foundation and the aim of a healthy life
A public note extols the Foundation of Community Health and its mission to protect attain and maintain health. It argues health is essential for success happiness and the broader well being of society and urges ongoing personal and community efforts toward fitness and vitality.
Fredericksburg School Opens September 11 Nine Month Term
Superintendent C W Feuge announces Fredericksburg Independent School will open Monday September 11 and run for nine months. No tuition for children who are six by September 1 up to twenty one. St Marys School opens September 5 for a nine month term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Feuge
Fredericksburg
St. Mary's School
Miner John C. Rogers Plans Sand Bed Testing in Llano
John C. Rogers of Pittsburg Texas has surveyed rare mineral prospects near Sandy Creek Llano for weeks. He secured leases from the Franklin ranch to Enchanted Rock and is preparing to test beds with a large pump moving a thousand yards of sand daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Rogers
Pittsburg
Texas
Llano
Sandy Creek
Franklin Ranch
Enchanted Rock
Mr. Rogers
Emil Bogusch
Bogusch
Arizona Votes For Prohibition Statute's Repeal
Arizona's early returns shown Tuesday night indicate the state has joined 21 states in favoring repeal of the 18th Amendment. From 397 precincts, 16 023 votes supported repeal while 5 480 opposed. Graham County, a previous anti repeal area, trended toward repeal, with only repeal candidates on the ballot for a state convention as anti repealists failed to present a ticket. All anti repeal votes were written in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
Ariz
Arizona
Graham County
Girl Scout Party Honors Lillian Fischer at Pink and Green Event
Mrs. Edgar Klett hosted a banco party for the local troop with pink and green decor. Lillian Fischer earned the Second Class, Laundress, and Treasurer badges, won first prize, Christine Klaerner placed second, while Marjory Maier and Mary Louise Klingelhoefer received booby prizes. The group sang Scout songs and discussed an upcoming Palace Theatre program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Klett
Banco
Lillian Fischer
Lillian Fisher
Christine Klaerner
Marjory Maier
Mary Louise Klingelhoefer
Palace Theatre
Keyser Mogford Family Reunion At Klaemner Park
Representatives of the Keyser and Mogford families from ten Texas counties gathered in Klaemner's Park pecan grove for a two day reunion. Rev Gammenthaler opened with prayer, a barbecue lunch followed, and 145 attendees were counted. Albert Keyser was elected president and Willis N Lee secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keyser
Mogford
Texas
Klaemner’s Park
Live Oak
R. Gammenthaler
Gillespie
Llano
Mason
Kimble
Hidalgo
McLennan
Tom Green
Menard Kendall
Blum's Store Installs Modern Electric Coffee Mill
Blum's store has installed a new electric coffee mill praised for efficiency and consistency. The device marks a modernization effort in local shopping the owners say will improve grind quality for customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blum
Cherry Mountain School to Celebrate Fiftieth Anniversary
The Cherry Mountain School will celebrate its fiftieth anniversary Saturday August 19. An interesting program is being prepared for the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherry Mountain School
Death of Walter Brewer at Llano sanitarium
Walter Brewer of Llano died Monday afternoon after an appendicitis operation on Sunday. He leaves a widow and five children and many relatives. His body was taken to Llano for interment. He had worked for the Spencer Lumber Company of Llano for 12 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Brewer
Llano
Brewer
Spencer Lumber Company
Call to national duty under Roosevelt program at labor and farm balance
The piece urges all citizens to support President Roosevelt by reducing work hours, raising wages, and boosting farmer income. It notes employers have largely complied, but stresses farmers and ordinary workers must fully cooperate for the program to succeed, warning that the nation’s backbone depends on this unity.
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Roosevelt
Congress
San Saba Rancher Dies After Unexplained Attack
Will Robertson, 44, a San Saba rancher, died in a hospital from head injuries after being found unconscious on a sidewalk. Officials suspect an assault as there was no robbery evidence. Robertson owned a ranch 10 miles from San Saba. skull fractures and back bruising were noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Saba
Will Robertson
Why Should Fredericksburg Be Incorporated
A discussion on municipal incorporation to obtain water and sewer systems through the National Industrial Recovery Act and Public Works Act. It outlines federal loans covering most costs, grants of about 30 percent, and favorable repayment terms over twenty years with little to no local tax burden.
State Highway Employee Is Painfully Hurt
Frank Loth of the State Highway Department was seriously injured at the department warehouse near the F and N depot when a road grader wheel weighing over a ton fell on his legs while workers removed the wheel for repair. He was rushed to a sanitarium and, despite the scare, no bones were broken and he is recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Loth
State Highway Department
Loth
Pfeiffers Return From Pleasure Trip To Texas Cities
Doctor and Mrs Herbert Pfeiffer have returned from a pleasure trip visiting Houston Shreveport and Corpus Christi Texas The couple enjoyed several days away and plan to resume social duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Pfeiffer
Houston
Shreveport
Corpus Christi
New Beckmann Funeral Home Opens for Public Inspection
Max H Beckmann announces the formal opening and open house for the New Beckmann Funeral Home on Saturday and Sunday August 19 and 20. Public hours are 8 am to 10 pm. The corner of Tth and San Antonio Streets faces Court House Square. The facility features hollow tile construction stucco cream color Spanish style and a unified blue green cream interior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max H. Beckmann
Beckmann
Tth
San Antonio
Court House Square
Fredericksburg Giants Defeat Butter Krusts 15 to 5 in San Antonio
The Fredericksburg Giants, former champions under manager Walter Klaerner, defeated the Richter’s Butter Krusts 15 to 5 at home. Smokey Klaerner led with 11 strikeouts for the Bakers, while E Klett, E Klaerner and C Klaerner homered for the Giants. Multiple errors marred the game as the series continued.
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Richter
Yates
Lafield
Bakers
Smokey Klaerner
McMillan
Grainger
Murray
Krusts
E. Klaerner
E. Klett
Peter
C. Klaerner
Giants
Citizens committee proposes city ticket with mayor and commissioners
At a meeting last week the citizens incorporation committee placed a slate of mayoral candidates led by Max T. Henke Ed Krauskopf Alf Neffendorf and Louis Kott. For commissioners the list includes Harry Land Ben Kneese Wm J Pape and Alb Moellendorf. The mass meeting may add names and select two commissioners from the group after choosing a mayor candidate. Alb Neffendorf declines to appear on the ballot or run if nominated.
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Citizens Committee On Incorporation
Max T. Henke
Ed. Krauskopf
Alf Neffendorf
Louis Kott
Harry Land
Ben Kneese
Wm. J. Pape
Alb. Moellendorf
Neffendorf
Brandenberger Reunion Honors Pioneer Gottlieb Brandenberger
About 150 people gathered August 2 under the trees at Jim Brandenberger’s grove for the first Brandenberger Reunion. The site recalls Gottlieb Brandenberger’s garden of fruit trees and grape vines planted more than 80 years ago after he arrived from Switzerland and settled in Indiana then California. The event remembered the family’s origin and included notes on Gottlieb’s marriage to Maria Bierschwale and their children John George Frank Mathilda Sophie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Brandenberger
Brandenberger
Gottlieb Brandenberger
Indiana
California
Fredericksburg
Maria Bierschwale
Hilda
Beaver Creek
John
George
Frank
Jim
Mathilda
William Leifeste
Sophie
Charles Rothman
Youth Kills Young Woman Ends Own Life
Walter B. Schaefer 25 shoots Nora Oehler 24 at her parents home seven miles east of Fredericksburg then kills himself. He had followed her from San Antonio and the motive appeared to be a rejected marriage proposal. Funeral and inquest details noted with obituaries to appear next issue.
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Walter B. Schaefer
Henry Schaefer
Fredericksburg
Nora Oehler
Edmund Oehler
Oehler
San Antonio
Schaefer
Miss Oehler
Justice of the Peace
G. H. Holly
Beckmann
Mr. Schaefer
Schaefters Funeral Home
Ministers Endorse N. R. A. Plan
Fredericksburg ministers voiced full support for the N R A plan in a Tuesday meeting. They adopted a resolution praising the local mutual opening and closing hours agreement and pledging to back employers and workers who join the N R A. Signed by Revs. A. Leopold G. C. Brannies Richard Gammen thaler Theo M Haag F A Bracher Arthur Koerner F W Bartel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg
A. Leopold
G. C. Brannies
Richard Gammenthaler
Theo. M. Haag
F. A. Bracher
Arthur Koerner
F. W. Bartel
First Bale of Cotton Ginned in Gillespie County
The first bale of cotton for the 1933 34 season was ginned at Rosenbusch Gin in Gillespie County on Wednesday afternoon. The 535 pound bale came from the Wm Baethge farm. A second bale for Mr Baethge was also ginned that afternoon.
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Gillespie County
Rosenbusch
Wm. Baethge
Baethge
Grobe Family Visit Spotted in Fredericksburg
Mr. Helmuth Grobe of San Antonio visited with friends in Fredericksburg Saturday. Miss Marjorie and Alice Grobe and George Grobe accompanied him home.
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Helmuth Grobe
San Antonio
Fredericksburg
Marjorie
Alice Grobe
George Grobe
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Mexico
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Callies
Hitler
Altona
Cerman
Foundation of Community Health
Llano County
Alex Jung
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New Beckmann Funeral Home
Ed. Stein
Fredericksburg Giants
St. Mary's of
Walter Schaefer
N. R.A. Plan
Alfred Petsch
Kerrville
Llano and Boerne
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