Hindenburg Death and World Figures Noted in Memorial
Funeral services for Hindenburg drew tributes from New York Governor Lehman and foreign leaders. The piece notes a wreath from the United States, Beethoven’s Eroica played, and church memorials across the U S. It mentions Italian interest in a proposed Mussolini baby and Dollfuss's widow, with Roosevelt dining after Glacier Park travel and urging public domain protection and a new era of public works.
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Hindenburg
Hohenzollerns
United States
Beethoven
Napoleon
New York
Lehman
Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church
Italy
Mussolini
Dollfuss
Austria
Labor Leader Warns of Idle Millions Seizure of Means
Mr. Green of the American Federation of Labor cites 10,000,000 idle workers and warns that without swift action society may seize control of the means of production. Roosevelt's government has already moved to take over industries and payrolls to revive prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Green
The
American Federation of Labor
Roosevelt
Canadian minister condemns big business seize on exports
In a speech, Harry Stevens, Canada’s trade and commerce minister, attacks big business as unscrupulous financiers exploiting retail markets. The article notes Americans shipping dollars and securities to Canada for safekeeping to avoid a radical government, hinting at economic tension. Continued on page 2, Col. 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Harry Stevens
Baby Killed When Car Overturns Near Johnson City
Kerrville couple Hans and Mrs Schmidly were returning home with 21 month old Jessie when their car overturned seven miles south of Johnson City. The infant was crushed beneath the vehicle and suffered a fractured skull while the parents escaped with injuries. Mrs Schmidly had been visiting in Austin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Schmidly
Hans Schmidly
Kerrville
Schmidly
Johnson City
Austin
Stolen Mason Car Recovered in Pennsylvania Convict Case
Luther Wood of Mason went to Altoona Pennsylvania to recover a 1931 Chevrolet coupe stolen from Wood Auto Company Mason on May 10. The vehicle was recovered by Pennsylvania state patrol from a man named Robert Vickers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Wood
Mason
Altoona
Wood Auto Company
State Patrol of
Pennsylvania
Robert Vickers Vickers
Assignment to Sea Duty for Henry C. Gilmore
Henry C. Gilmore son of Mrs Willie Allen Fredericksburg entered the U S Marine Corps last September was assigned to sea duty aboard the U S S Antares now at Port Everglades Fla He is a Sabinal High School 1928 graduate who finished training at Parris Island in 1933 and was assigned to the 1st Battalion Fleet Marine Force at Quantico Va until recently when his group replaced the 2nd Battalion on the Antares The Fleet Marine Force is a ready expeditionary force with bases at Quantico and San Diego and two floating battalions on the Antares and the Colorado
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry C. Gilmore
Willie Allen
Fredericksburg
U. S. Marine Corps
St. Charlies Street
New Orleans
U. S. S. Antares
Port Everglades
Fila
Sabinal High School
Gilmore
Marine Base
Parris Island
S. C
Lee Cauley obituary from Fredericksburg area
Lee Cauley born September 18 1861 in Georgia died August 12 1934 in Fredericksburg at 73 years 10 months and 14 days He moved to Texas at age 12 and settled in Albert community 1912 to Fredericksburg married Anna Jacoby in 1888 they had twelve children six daughters three sons thirteen grandchildren and three great grandchildren Surviving relatives include his widow six daughters John Leroy Floyd two brothers Melvern George one sister Mrs Jim Paschal Interment August 12 at 6 30 p m Schaetter funeral home with Rev Richard Gammenthaler officiating
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Lee Cauley
Georgia
Fredericksburg
Texas
Albert
Anna Jacoby
Laura Gaston
Nellie Hammans
Lillie Peese
Maud Evans
Pearl Nixon
Delia Pryor
John
Leroy
Floyd
Melvern
George
San Angelo
Jim Paschal
Wills Point
Schaetter
Richard Gammenthaler
Schneider's Homer In Tenth Gives Giants 6-5 Win
The Mountain League playoff opener produced a 6-5 extra inning win for the Giants over the Sox. Edgar Bergmann hurled thirteen hits with four strikeouts for the Sox and Smokey Klaerner fanned ten for the Giants in a high tension ten inning battle.
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Schneider
Giants
Edgar Bergman
Sox
Vistors
Smokey Klaerenr
Bergmann
Weiss
Bourgeois
Leidl
Red Klaemner
T. Uecker
P. Klaerner
Peter Sacrificed
Klaerner
Klett
Langerhans End
Poisonous Fruits The Consumers Use
Dr. A. B. Williamson denounces magazine headlines and radio broadcasts that warn about health risks and urge use of many foods drinks and cosmetics. He argues these claims misrepresent health benefits and harm the credulous public. The piece hints at further discussion continuing on page 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Williamson
Daily Herald
Wunderlich Hilmar William funeral Saint Fredericksburg
Funeral services for Hilmar William Wunderlich were held Tuesday at 9:30 AM from his brother Alfred Wunderlich's residence in Fredericksburg with Rev Theo Haag officiating. Burial followed in City Cemetery. Born October 3, 1910 in Wied Texas, he died Sunday at 12:40 PM after an operation for a bowel condition. He was 23 years 10 months 9 days old. Survived by his mother, brother Alfred, five sisters Anita Olga Leona Lydia, grandmother, and many relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilmar William Wunderlich
Alfred
Fredericksburg
Theo Haag
Bethany
Wied
Texas
Otto H. Wunderlich
Felix Beyer
Anita
Olga
Leona
Lydia Wunderlich
Mr Arthur Rowert Spent Saturday at San Antonio
A report notes that Mr Arthur Rowert was in San Antonio on Saturday for unspecified activities. No further details are provided about his purpose or events during the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Rowert
San Antonio
Gillespie County Voters Prepare for Crucial Run Off Primary
About 1 000 Gillespie County residents exercised their right to select Democratic nominees for district state and national offices. The Run Off Primary on the 25th will determine key positions including Texas Governor Lieutenant Governor Supreme Court Associate Justice and the district’s Congressman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie County
Texas
Supreme Court
Hill Country Bankers elect new officers in Menard meeting
Mason Man presides as Hill Country Bankers' Association names officers including Dr Lemberg as president and George H Neal as vice president. Walter M Martin becomes secretary treasurer. Albert F Moursand and Miss Hattie Caspatis retire. Next meeting slated for Kerrville in October.
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Menard
Hill Country Bankers’ Association
Dr. Lemberg
Mason National Bank
George H. Neal
First National Bank of
Sonora
Walter M Martin
Commercial Bank
Mason
Albert F Moursand
First State Bank
Johnson City
Hattie Caspatis
Kerrville
Wedding Bells at St Marys Church Unites Earl Suttle and Lucille Pyka
Rev A Heckmann presided at St Marys Church last Saturday as Earl Suttle wed Lucille Pyka daughter of Mr and Mrs Mathew Pyka. Doris Pyka served as maid of honor Bruno Knopp was best man with Francis Pyka and Alex Knopp as attendants. A reception followed at the Pyka home. The couple resides in Fredericksburg where the groom works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Church
Rev
A. Heckmann
Earl Suttle
Lucille Pyka
Mathew Pyka
Doris Pyka
Bruno Knopp
Francis Pyka
Alex Knopp
Fredericksburg
Hay and Molter are married in San Antonio
Mr. Charles Hay and Miss Margaret Molter wed in San Antonio Texas on Friday August 10 in the presence of relatives and friends. The couple will reside in San Antonio as newlyweds. The Standard offers congratulations and best wishes for their life together.
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Charles Hay
C. Hay
Margaret Molter
Charles Rausch
San Antonio
Tex
Starving deer hit crop as drouth shrivels pastures
Fort Davis Texas August 9 deer driven from grazing grounds by short age of grass plague farmers and truck growers. About 30 deer seen daily in County Clerk H D Bloys cane patch causing great damage. Ed Dutch over complains that does year and fawns feed on onions and corn. W G Patton reports similar losses. Deer offend Kokernot ranch as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Davis
Tex
H. D. Bloys
Ed Dutchovert
Dee
W. G. Patton
Gardner
Roosevelt orders silver nationalization as government property
President Roosevelt declares silver government property and orders its delivery to the treasury within 40 days at 50.01 cents an ounce. Senator Thomas calls the move a new era of prosperity while noting it completes the metals nationalization begun with gold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Thomas
D-Okla
Congress
Treasury
Jury Indicts 3 In Party Slaying Near Llano Texas
A Llano County grand jury indicts J B Morgan 28 Raymond Morgan 22 and Vann Maddox in the murder of Lloyd Fleming a rancher at a domino party July 12 near Llano. Bonds set at 3000 each while J S Morgan 22 earlier faced murder charges and was released on 2500 bond. investigation reopened this week connecting the three defendants.
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Llano
Texas
Morgan
Raymond Morgan
Vann Maddox
Llano County
Lloyd Fleming
Here
J S. Morgan
Raymond
Maddox
Corn Hog Producers in Gillespie County Receive First Checks
Gillespie County corn and hog producers who signed 1934 reduction contracts receive first payments totaling $5 230.00 for planting less corn and producing fewer hogs. The county is among the first in Texas to get checks, reflecting efficient contract adjustments by the county committee and the association secretary.
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Gillespie County
Gillespie
Texas
Gold in Paying Quantely Found Near Santa Anna
Coleman County reports a potential gold rush as Ed zenor finds ore in a slate seam 18 feet deep on Felix Smith farm near Santa Anna. A Colorado assay says the ore contains gold in paying quantities with 2.6 ounces per ton and traces of silver, along with other metals.
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Coleman
Coleman County
West Texas
Ed. Zenor
Santa Anna
Colorado
Felix Smith
Zenor
Miss Allan Ochs Visits Mrs. Joe Ernst
Miss Allan Ochs visits Mrs. Joe Ernst for a social call. The occasion highlights friendly exchanges and community connections in the neighborhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allan Ochs
Joe Ernst
Last Chance to Sign Cotton Exemptions in Gillespie County
The State Allotment Board sets Saturday August 18 as the final date for Gillespie County cotton producers to apply for tax exemption certificates. Any producer selling cotton in 1934 must file by then or face a 50 percent penalty of the cotton's market value at ginning. Applications are accepted at the county agent's office. J. Johnson, Asst. in Cotton Adjustment, Gillespie Co.
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State
Gillespie County
State Board of Review
Co. J. Johnson
Gillespie Co
All Businesses to Close for Gillespie Fair Afternoon
Gillespie County notices list firms Saenger and Ochs Stehling Brothers Schroeder Brothers Norman Brothers Knopp and Metzger Blum's Store Juenke and Schoenewolf John Knopp Store and Quality closing Friday afternoon August 24 for the Gillespie County Fair, remaining closed for the day.
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Gillespie County
O’colok
Saenger & Ochs
Stehling Bros
Schroeder Bros
Norman Bros
Knopp & Metzger
Blum's
Juenke & Schoenewolf
John Knopp
Quality
Rogers seeks re election as Gillespie Precinct Two commissioner
J. J. Rogers announces candidacy for re election to Gillespie county Precinct No. 2. He notes a $2000 deficit when he took office two years ago due to bank failures and floods, but says debts are paid, roads improved, and funds balanced. He cites substantial relief work and CWA outcomes in the Hill Country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Rogers
Gillespie County
Standard
Rogers
CWA
Hill Country
Debate Set at Court House for Allred Governor Bid
Honorable Wright Stubbs of Austin who backed C. C. McDonald in the first primary will speak at the Court House Saturday August 18 at 8 P M in support of James V Allred for Governor. He challenges any Hunter man to meet him in joint discussion. If accepted a spirited debate on the issues is likely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright Stubbs
Austin
C. C. McDonald
Court House
James V. Allred
Stubbs
Car In Gear Crashes Through Dooley's Store Window
Fritz Ersch was cut on his left hand when his car, in gear, lurched forward into Dooley's Store, pushing him through a plate glass window Wednesday afternoon.
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Fritz Ersch
Dooley
Gillespie County Fair Opens August 24 With Full Schedule
The 49th Gillespie County Fair opens August 24 at 9 00 AM featuring an Agricultural Exhibit Live Stock Exhibit horse races rodeo and daily concerts by the Fredericksburg Concert Band A carnival and 125 00 cash attendance prizes daily Admission remains affordable with free Friday for children and unique events drawing breeders from across the state
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Gillespie County
Fredericksburg
Emergency Feed Loans Closing Date Updated
Regulations set September 15 as the deadline to accept applications for loans to plant forage crops under the 1934 act. No closing date for purchasing feed loans. Extended to September 15 for Emergency Crop Loans under Regulatio ns 30 and 12 C for general purposes, summer fallowing and seed purchases for winter crops. No time limit for vegetables and truck loan applications.
Organizing Luther League at Cave Creek Church
Young people of Cave Creek Church gathered Sunday evening at 6 00 PM to organize a Luther League. The devotional opened with prayer and the pastor spoke on The Purpose of a Luther League. Officers elected were Hubert Mohr president Paula Ott mers secretary and treasurer.
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Cave Creek
Luther League
Hubert Mohr
Paula Ottmers
Buschaupt Guests of Kowert Family in Meyersville
Mr and Mrs William Busch haupt of Meyersville were guests of Mr Oliver Kowert and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Buschhaupt
Meyersville
Oliver Kowert
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Boerne Sox
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Alfred Petsch
Llano and Boerne
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