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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1933
Page
5
The large mess hall at Camp Crist Blanco has been completed and will open soon. Bath houses and septic tank are in operation, with a 98 by 40 foot storage building to start this week, featuring a 1500 pound capacity refrigeration. Materials and lumber costing 1800 dollars are already spent.
About two hundred Johnson family descendants gathered at Kinney Park in Johnson City for their annual three day reunion. This year marks the second time the event was held in Johnson City with members arriving from Texas and other states. Picnic dinners were served daily under tree shade as the gathering enjoyed their time.
The first bale of cotton was ginned at the Conn Gin at Blanco on Wednesday for Mr Wuest. It weighed 525 pounds. Visitors and locals from Sandy, Millers Creek, Henry, and nearby areas were noted during weekend business and social visits.
Johnson City business houses and civic bodies unite to sign a communication of willingness to cooperate with the National Recovery Administration. The unified stance aims to support the President's plan and ensure its effectiveness for the public good. Local residents report numerous visits and social engagements among Johnson City families and neighboring communities.
The Johnson City club was eliminated by Staples in the Austin Cup Race after a three game series. They lost the first game 5 to 3 at Staples and split a doubleheader in Johnson City, winning 14 to 8 then losing 8 to 5. The club posted a strong season and stood well in the Granite League.
Franklin D Roosevelt praises cotton growers nationwide for their strong response to the administration agriculture program. He congratulates the organizers and urges farmers to press forward to ensure the program raises price and buying power of cotton.
Miss Edna Bea Taylor and Douglas Duderstadt of Harper were married in Galveston on Wednesday August 2. The bride, a former teacher from Harper, and the groom, who owns a Kerrville area ranch, plan to live on the Duderstadt ranch after August 19. The article also lists local visits and minor community notes from Harper and nearby towns.
Cast ll notes detail visiting relatives and friends from Castell to Georgetown Brenham and San Antonio. Attendees include Miss Frances Mae Miss Vernelle Leifeste Miss Juanita Schuessler and many Keyser Leifeste and Grote family members with church institute engagements and reunion gatherings in Fredericksburg and Art Tuesday.
Public notice announces a budget hearing on August 15 1933 at 9 am. The Commissioners Court will review the county budget prepared by the County Judge in Gillespie County Texas.
A birthday surprise hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Rubin Nixon honored their son Ellis on his sixteenth birthday with outdoor games and a cake and sandwiches for about one hundred guests. Also noted are visits by Mr. Philip Crenwelge in Ingram and Miss Dora Sauer in Albert, plus a tin can and cowbell gathering at the Neffendorf home and the return from their honeymoon by Mr. and Mrs. Theo Neffendorf Jr. Cherry Mountain relatives hosted by Emil Alberthal family. A humorous exchange follows about wives and provocation.
Most complete in the city sale of tubes and radio accessories by F G Ottens with Loyal Music Store. Also furniture sale including living dining and bedroom sets, new mattresses and rugs at Katzmark Warehouse 21 E Ashby San Antonio Texas.
Trusses abdominal supporters silk elastic hose athletic supporters and anklets are always kept in stock and offered at liberal prices by Kailenser's Pharmacy.
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic is advertised as a two in one remedy that destroys the malarial infection and builds up the blood with quinine and iron. The ad claims thousands cured and notes the tonic is pleasant to take, safe for children, and sold in stores.
Fredericksburg Publishing Co offers assorted rubber stamps suitable for office needs. Compact selection includes date dots and emblem stamps. Ideal for business use and easy ordering.
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