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Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1930

Page

8

Palace Theatre Opens Week With The Light of Western Stars

The Palace debuts Zane Grey's The Light of Western Stars featuring Richard Arlen and Mary Brian in a Paramount production with outdoor scenes and romance. Also on the bill Helen Kane stars in Dangerous Nan Grew, a lively medicine show musical comedy with songs and gags.

Zane Grey Palace Theatre Richard Arlen Mary Brian Paramount Arlen Stahl Helen Kane Nan Grew San Antonio Dangerous Nan McGrew Canada Royal Northwest Stuart Erwin Helen Pauline Starg Barbara Kent Ben Lyon Twen Lupe Velez William Boyd Paul Cavanaugh

Vital Statistics Couples List

Vital statistics entries list four couples and one additional pairing including Harry A Hartmann with Miss Cora D Baethge, W F Teague with Miss Erna Allerkamp, Harry A Moellering with Miss Elsie Asta Grotta, Stanley White with Miss Annie Welch, and Nathan White with Mrs Fannie Sullivan.

Harry A. Hartmann Cora D. Baethge W. F. Teague Erna Allerkamp Harry A. Moellering Elsie Asta Grotta Stanley White Annie Welch Nathan White Fannie Sullivan

Two Newborn Boys Recorded in Local Births

Born to Mr and Mrs Ewald Oehler a boy August Born to Mr and Mrs Richard Neffendorf a boy July 24 Ressmann a boy August None of the details specify locations or hospitals, but the notices report three birth announcements with parents and birth months.

Ewald Oehler Richard Neffendorf Richard Ressmann

Obituary Notices Highlight Two Deaths in July

Mrs Emma Franz died July 5 at age 74 years 1 month 7 days. Mrs Frieda Moehle died July 2 at age 29 years 10 months 13 days.

Emma Franz Frieda Moehle

Bride Walks Down Aisle As Lily Pot Falls

A demure bride in a church march clings to her father and steps on a potted flower, spilling dirt. She meets the old minister with a childlike gaze and comments on the lily’s placement.

Directors Meeting Declares Assessment For Late 1930 Dues

Gillespie County Mutual Aid Insurance Association reports deaths of Robert G. Penniger Mrs Henry Franz Sr and John H McDougall calling assessment No 157 due August 11 1930 Miss Edna M Burg files membership application August Cameron Secretary

Gillespie County Mutual Aid Insurance Association Robert G. Penniger Henry Franz Sr John H. McDougall Edna M. Burg August Cameron

Subscribe to the Standard for just 1.50 a year

An offer shows a subscription option to the Standard priced at $1.50 annually. Details on delivery and payment terms are not provided in the fragment.

Kerr County to elect separate County and District officials

Judge Lee Wallace of Kerr County will not seek re election Charles Real runs for County Judge position A A Hartmann son of Moritz Hartmann of Fredericksburg seeks Kerr County District Clerk post The offices will be separated automatically by the 1930 census

Lee Wallace Kerr County Charles Real A. A. Hartmann Moritz Hartmann Fredericksburg Kerrville

Llano County plans booster trip and bridge work

Llano County officials and local groups plan a booster trip over West Texas. The Llano River bridge will be reinforced and paved with extra heavy streamers and edge flooring to create a smooth, noiseless approach. The Highway Commission estimates the project at $12,000 with long lasting improvements for the bridge.

Llano River Highway Commission Grady Faubion Chas. Milliger F. C Willborn Clint Sawyer Austin Plano

Kendall County Fair Dates Announced at Boerne

The 25th Kendall County Fair will run August 29 to 31 at Boerne. About two thousand people attended the fourth annual Chicken Barbecue and picnic at Chas Schmidt's Guadalupe River ranch near Comfort, sponsored by the Comfort Eye Circle, Chamber of Commerce, and the Poultry Producers Assn of Texas. A grass fire near Holy Angel Academy caused excitement but was contained with minimal damage after locals including Jack Gallagher fought it. The fire’s origin is unknown.

Boerne Star Kendall County Boerne Chas Schmidt Guadalupe River Ranch Comfort Comfort Eye Circle Chamber of Commerce Poultry Producers Assn. of Texas Holy Angel Academy Jack Gallagher

Escape from Mason jail and local notices

Buck West 18 escaped Mason County jail Sunday afternoon by loosening a clamp and leaping from a second story window. He fled toward Glenn Smith hill after being sighted near the reunion grounds. Deputy T A Baker was alerted by fellow prisoner Charlie Hinds who telephoned the escape. Naomi Miller, 71, Mason County pioneer, died Sunday at home. Fay Kemp of McCauley, Fisher County, to become Mason County home demonstration agent September 1. Henry Radetsky and wife returned to San Antonio after visiting relatives here. Elgin O. Rothmann returns from Mississippi recent travel.

Mason County News Buck West Mason Henry Wells Wagram West Charlie Hinds T. A. Baker Hinds Glenn Smith Hill Mason County Naomi Miller Fay Kemp McCauley Fisher County R. B Tate

Kothmann Herd Tops Hereford Sale Returns

Sixty two head of his registered cattle were sold at a sale in the area with prices averaging near the market and some individual animals bringing higher prices. The writer notes the Kothmann herd ranking at the top with other great Hereford herds of the country. Kothmann sent both cows and bulls to the Mississippi sale.

Kothmann Mississippi

Kimble County Court House Opens in New Building

The formal opening of the Kimble County Court House last Friday evening was successful despite bad weather. A short concert by the Menard and Junction bands entertained attendees. Judge Joe G. Montague and District Attorney Edward Yarbrough will return Monday to open the August term of the 112th district court, the first term held in the new courthouse.

Junctin Eagle Kimble County Court House Menard and Junction Joe G. Montague Edward Yarbrough 112Th District Court

Bandera Plans Grand Diamond Jubilee on Labor Day

Preparations are underway in Bandera County for a Labor Day Labor Day September 1 Diamond Jubilee celebrating Bandera's seventy five year founding. The event at Mansfield Park features amusements a big barbecue dinner and free admission for Old Settlers badges. Ed Mansfield offers park grounds and barbecue equipment. Bandera traces to 1855 with Polish settlers and James Montel sawmill. many descendants remain. Proclaim Bandera to hold a grand jubilee for the old timers.

Bandera Mansfield Park Ed Mansfield Old Settlers’ Association James & Montel

Leafworms Reported Across Fifty Five Texas Counties

Cotton leafworms have been reported in 55 counties including Bowie in North Texas and El Paso in West Texas. Boilworms attack young or rank cotton and boil weevils migrate from early maturing fields to areas with more fruiting.

College Station Tex Bowie Texas el Paso Johnson County

Church Notices for Sunday Services and Languages

Church notices announce M. E. Church South services next Sunday August 17 with Sunday School at 9 45 German at 10 45 and English at 8 p m invites all to worship pastor R Gammenthaler Meth Episcopal Church third Sunday of the month evening service in English pastor G C Brannies

M. E. Church South R. Gammenthaler G. C. Brannies

Memorial Windows Plan At Holy Ghost Church

The Junior League aims to raise funds for two memorial windows honoring early pioneers. A box supper and ice cream social are planned at the church grounds on August 2nd. All urged to attend and support the youth’s charitable effort.

Junior League A. Kooerner

Girl of 12 dies after playing with pistol in Cedar Park

Leona Lynch, 12, died in Austin of a gunshot wound from a revolver she was playing with at her Cedar Park home. The accident occurred about 4:30 p.m. a gunshot wound reached hospital after a long trip. her parents, F. C. Lynch and wife, were unaware until the girl was brought to the hospital.

Austin Tex Leona Lynch Cedar Park F. C. Lynch

Tire cover bought wears out after short drive

A car owner demanded a refund after a tire cover wore out within ten miles. A clerk questioned the claim, prompting a dispute over the product’s durability and return policy.

Bank Bandit Dead In Fort Worth Nitro Blasts

Fort Worth August 10 A bank robbery attempt at Stockyards National Bank ended in disaster when a bottle of nitroglycerin exploded as two uniformed officers entered. Nathan M. Martin died with Fred L. Pelton bank vice president and three others injured. A note to his wife hinted at large sums taken. Martin’s car contained a bank book and a small amount of cash. Police question motive and accomplice, while detectives link hazardous material to the failed heist.

Fort Worth Tex Nathan M. Martin Stockyards National Bank Martin Fred L. Pelton W L. Pier Honey

Also Mentioned on This Page

G. C. M. Alla Llano County Llano Henry Radetsky A. D. Rode Rev F. W. Radetzky Elgin O. Rothmann Kimble County Bandera County Frederiksburg Bottling Works Hone Ven M. E. Church, South Holy Ghost Church Palace Inn Scott & White Hospital W. H. Sageriel South Street Temple, Texas Music Palace the Music Palace Band Headquarters New Palace Theatre Travelers Gate Alex Mittendorf Hill Country Lewis G. O’shields Portersville Ala Thedford Hamilton - Brown Arrowhead
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