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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1930
Page
2
Arthur Brispan's record setting run from New York to Los Angeles in daylight exceeded fifteen hours with five gasoline stops. The story also notes drought driven wheat price rises in Chicago as farmers struggle with scarce water and high costs.
The piece cites the U S population as 122 729 472 excluding Puerto Rico the Philippines and Hawaii It notes a ten year growth of 16 1 percent and projects a 2030 population of 546 095 925 if that rate continues This forecast reflects optimistic long term growth estimates attributed to Uncle Sam.
Workers in a 19th century frame warned that large populations would not bring jobs. They recalled 130 years ago when population was five million and farmers hoped for growth. A later figure of 546 95 925 is cited as a milestone for famine and wheat prices.
The piece argues that global population growth will be contained by the earth's limits, and that widespread famine, plagues, and warfare will not necessarily drive unsustainable population expansion. It emphasizes resilience of natural resources and human adaptability.
An Irish railroad car powered by a new electric battery reportedly reaches 46 miles per hour during testing. The battery, invented by an Irishman, is financed by the Free State and uses only two thirds of its capacity.
Illiteracy in Berlin is only 4 percent according to a displayed claim, highlighting city library strength amid postwar strain. The note compares Berlin's 9,360,000 serious books to Europe’s 28,000,000 total volumes and cites Tehran as the highest illiteracy rate among capitals at 52 percent.
In renewed sectarian violence, a Hindu man shot to kill eleven Muslims and wounded four, after earlier killings and attacks left one dead and 150 injured. The bloody confrontation intensifies fears of retaliation as the India unrest escalates.
Mrs Karl Jung nee Alwine Mosel born June 4 1862 died August 19 at home near Fredericksburg after nearly two years of illness. age 68 years 2 months 6 days funeral in Live Oak Community conducted by Rev Arthur Koerner with Rev K Konzack absent.
Two polo matches were held in Mason on Sunday and Monday August 1 and 11 between Fredericksburg players and Mason’s new team. Mason won 4 to 0 on Sunday and Fredericksburg won 5 to 1 on Monday. Notable Fredericksburg visitors included Eddy Ochs Harry Priess Hy Becker Dr Werner Keidel and Louis Klein. Mason players defending the home team included Sterling Smith Melvin Capps Silas Loeffler Marvin Leifeste Alb Bierschwale Arnold Crawford Walker White Ben Grote Wilks Bode Perry Simmons Jack Brooks and Starks.
Mrs. Willie J. Berg and her son Luther returned from a short stay at Corpus Christi with Mr. Max Kraus of Chicago, the Berg family’s brother, accompanying them to Fredericksburg.
Sam C Polk a prominent Houston attorney died at Hermann Hospital after injuries from a car crash near Eagle Lake that overturned on a gravel road. He formerly served as secretary to United States Senator Morris Sheppard and practiced law after a childhood in Nacogdoches. Mrs Polk, formerly Frankie Carr, taught in public schools.
Local business leaders announce closing at noon on Friday August 22, first day of the fair, with the option to reopen at six o'clock. Public notice will be distributed through newspapers. list of signatories includes City Furniture Co, Piggly Wiggly, Bank of Fredericksburg, Humble Oil & Refining Co, Gulf Refining Co, Magnolia Petroleum Co, and many others.
A wedding was held Tuesday at 2 pm when Rev. Arthur Koerner united Miss Elsie Grona and Mr. Harry Moellering. Attendants were Lilly Grona Elsie Schuch Hugo Moellering and Benno Abbertham. Kurt Schmidt sang a solo. Guests then went to the Grona home for a wedding feast and the couple will reside on their Pedernales farm.
Descendants of Mr and Mrs Henry Pape gathered last Sunday at the Bill Landry farm in Mason County for a family reunion. Attendees included Bill Landry and family Herman Lange and family Rich Reichenau and family Ben Reichenau and family Mr and Mrs Louis Ressmann Mr and Mrs Frank Feller Max T Henk and family Frank Schaper and family Wolfgang Brautigam and family Alfred Lange and close family friends. An old style barbecue and other refreshments were enjoyed.
Gillespie County Commissioners Court convened for a three day session. Officials approved treasurer and tax collector reports, adjusted school levy, authorized road work, and set quarterly salaries for court officers and ex officio schools superintendent.
Mr J B Wieser announces his candidacy for county attorney subject to the general election in November. He has practiced law in the county for ten years and is qualified to fulfill the duties. He asks for voter support.
The first bale of 1930 cotton in Gillespie County was ginned at Pfeil Bro. Gin near Fredericksburg by Fritz Ersch of the Ernst Hansen Farm. It weighed 483 pounds and sold for 12 1/5 cents per pound to Juenke and Schoenewolf. A second bale from Luckenbach’s Engels Gin weighed 504 pounds and was raised by Robert Wehmeyer.
The Fredericksburg Public School Band organized by The Music Palace will begin its first rehearsal next Monday at 9 AM. The 42 current members are beginners with no prior training and the group may reach 50 to 60 as more join.
Mrs. G. W. Crenwelge marked her 91st birthday with family including Willie and Adolf Crenwelge of Cherry Mountain and daughters in Llano Comfort and Fredericksburg. An old style barbecue and festivities filled the day at the ranch amid well wishes for many more healthy years.
Adolf J Reed died Wednesday morning at 10 oclock at the Keidel and Watte Sanitarium Fredericksburg aged 61 years 4 months and 27 days Funeral services were held Thursday at five oclock from the Emil Wahrmund residence and interment was in the Catholic Cemetery An obituary will follow in next weeks issue.
In the Stan dard the election race for Precinct No 1 Justice of the Peace begins as Mr John Heep declares his candidacy Heep seeks votes of precinct residents and promises to fulfill duties to the best of his ability Mrs Max T Henke is noted to have spent last Tuesday in Austin.
Eric E. Hodges age 54 is found dead at his Fredericksburg home from a gun wound linked to alleged financial losses tied to a former local official. Survived by widow four daughters mother and siblings. Funeral Saturday at 5 pm with burial in Union Cemetery. obituary to follow.
Mrs Edwin Ketron nee Milda Kneese died August 12 at 11 45 am at age 22 8 4 following a Caesarean birth of a baby daughter born August 8 Survived by husband Edwin Ketron a baby daughter two brothers Richard and Harry Kneese a sister Mrs Harry Marshall and other relatives Funeral held Wednesday at 4 pm from the family residence with burial in City Cemetery Rev G C Brannies and Rev R Gammenthaler officiating mixed choir sang at the church and male choir at the grave
On August 7 Mr. Chas D Rode and his children gathered at H L Simons camp grounds on the Llano River for a three day celebration. Attendees included Rode households from Fredericksburg Mason Fannin Seguin Beaumont San Angelo Doss New Braunfels and San Antonio with lifelong friends Helmuth Lange of Mason joining. Miss Minna Henke underwent an appendix operation. the group plans to repeat the pleasant gathering next year.
The piece recalls Texas citizens rallying to grant Jim Ferguson a chance to redeem his family name and promote his wife as governor. It details alleged abuses of power, private contracting influence, and frauds tied to road contractors and state projects, amid a broader impeachment backdrop and criminal cases.
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