Social Roundup in Blanco Shows Wide Family and Visitor Ties
Miss Helen Weirich of Fredericksburg visits Blanco. Families from Miranda, Eagle Lake, Paso, Austin, and other Texas towns spend weekends with local relatives. Mrs. J. H. Clark celebrates a birthday with many family members attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Weirich
Fredericksburg
Gretchen Weirich
Carl Wilson
Miranda
W. O. Wilson
G. A. Cammack
Phil Waddell
Eagle Lake
J. H. Clark
Clem Kidder
Fei Paso
Blanco
Jim Yancey
Jack Wier
Mississippi
Lillian
Bessie Brigham
University of Texas
Leah Bell Wagner
George Simpson
Austin
J. E. Page
George Townsend
E. R. Boyce
Rocksprings
W. Cox
Mart Nelson
London
Dave Adams
Rufus Odiorne
Tom Hoppes
Johnson City
Nettie Tyson
Melvin
Millers Creek
Bill Davis
Utie
C. A. Davis
W. G. Kirmmey
Matthew Givens
Susie Bushnell
Cleveland Kinney
J. D. Kinney
Justia Mae Stubbs
V. A Woods
San Antonio
G. A Cammacl
O. A Stubbs
B. J and
N. T. Stubbs
Berry Mayes
John Mayes
Howard Klett
Wm. Martiny
Mable
J. B. Leonard
Wells
Tull Clark
Castell Local Natives and Friends Social Roundup
Castell residents and friends in San Antonio and nearby towns were guests or visitors during the past week. The report lists numerous families and individuals from Bay City Cherokee Austin Fredericksburg Brenham Mason Waco Hondo Fredericksburg and San Antonio visiting or hosting social events and church services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
C. H
Buchholz
Fredericksburg
Rosalie Buchholz
Ella Barnnett
F. A. Alberson
A. R. Dalhau
Lester Keyser
Rehn Austin
Randolph Leifeste
Brenham
Epworth League Institute
P. C. Pluenneke
Waco
Fred Hall
Fred Jr
Patricia
Austin
G Cc
A. H. Keyser
Robert Moerner
Mason
M. E. Church
A R Vetter
T. P. Moseley and Son
Kassel
F. W. Leifeste
Prolonged Drouth Dries Texas Rivers and Lakes
The United States Geological Survey reports Texas rivers and lakes near record lows after a lengthy drouth. Major rivers in all regions approached low stages and may stop flowing without substantial rains. Smaller streams dried up, water shortages rise, and contaminated supplies risk a typhoid fever outbreak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
United States Geological Survey
Government to Purchase Food to Prevent Waste
President Roosevelt outlined a plan to have the federal government buy surplus foods to relieve drought areas and assure adequate supplies at reasonable prices. He ordered relief chief Aubrey Williams and Secretary Wallace to work out the purchasing system, aiming to aid growers and curb waste while preventing price swings and possible profiteering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Wallace
Aubrey Williams
Williams
Federal Surplus Relief Corporation
The
Farm Administration
Death Notice: Wesley R. Thiele 1915 1934
Beloved son Wesley Raymond Thiele died August 9 1934 at Secor Sanatorium Kerrville from appendicitis after nearly three weeks illness. He was 19 years 6 months 21 days. Funeral in Harper and Fredericksburg with brief services and interment in Fredericksburg Cemetery. He leaves parents Mr. and Mrs Henry Thiele four brothers Felix Walter Marvin Rueben and four sisters Chr Hampf Ruby Ella Mae Helen. Further notices report relatives visiting, surgeries, and local condolences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thiele
Wesley Raymond Thiele
Henry Thiele
Secor
Kerrville
Felix
San Antonio
Walter
Bambera
Marvin
Near
Fredericksburg
Parents Debate Faults in Their Children
The dialogue contrasts Mrs Jenks and Mrs Smith on maternal bias and fault detection in offspring. Mrs Smith notes the rarity of mothers seeing faults, while Mr Smith argues the trait remains with all mothers, and the exchange ends with a humorous remark about own perceptions.
Mrs. Louanne McDonald Hometown Pioneer Passes Away
Mrs. Louanne McDonald an early Harper resident died at her home on Wednesday August 8 1984 after years of ill health She was born October 3 1850 in Central Texas and had 13 children 38 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren Funeral services were held at her home with Rev Louis Pearl officiating. She survived by nine children and numerous descendants. The report notes her witness to an Indian massacre that claimed two relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louanne McDonald
McDonald
Central
Texas
Augustus McDonald
Louanne Lacey
Harper
Ethel Bode
Rosanna Copple
Oscar McDonald
Kerrville
Sammie McDonald
la Feria
Jessie McDonald
Hunt
Wife Admits Firing Home As Mate Dying in Texas
Centerville Texas Aug 10 a young Leon county farm wife and a farm hand are held on murder charges in the death of her husband who died as flames consumed their farm home The accused are Mrs Daisy Salsberry 21 and Ibb Bass 22 The husband Charles Salsberry 28 reportedly was poisoned and burned to death Mrs Salsberry gave a statement claiming poisoning and arson She fled to a neighbor James Hall and said her husband was burning to death officials say she killed him out of fear of threats
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centerville
Texas
Leon County
Daisy Salsberry
Ibb Bass
Charles Salsberry
George M. Seale
Young lady seeks house work for small salary or room and board
A brief notice states a young lady seeks domestic work with compensation in small wage or room and board and provides a contact at the office for further information.
Doss Cyclones Top Hilda Despite Rough Start
Last Saturday the Doss Cyclones defeated the Hilda team 6 to 5 in a high scoring game. Albert Friedrich pitched for the Cyclones allowing 6 runs on 5 hits with 7 strikeouts. Hilda’s Wiedemann pitched six innings, giving up 5 hits and 6 runs. C Kothmann finished for Hilda with no hits or runs and hit two homers for Hilda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doss Cyclones
Hilda
Albert Friedrich
Cyclones
Wiedemann
C. Kothmann
Kothmann
Emil Mundh
Lud. Crenwelge, Jr
Harper
Emil Sauer
Chicago
Michigan
Lud Crenwelge Sr
W. Woerner
Fredericksburg
Doss
Alf. Sauer
Nelda Wahrmund
Raymond Feuge
Subscribe to tie Standard Only
The notice promotes a subscription offer priced at 1.50 per year. It emphasizes standard access and renewal terms in a concise public-facing line.
Varla Runge Declares Candidacy in Democratic Primary
Political announcements note that candidates must pay in advance and will be printed in order received. The office lists Varla Runge as a candidate for the Democratic Primary in July.
Constitutional slate for county offices listed for election
The document lists candidates for the November election across county offices. Names include Alfred Petsch for Representative 15th District and Alfred Lange for County Judge, with Neb. Lange and Neffendor, various others for Sheriff, District Clerk, County Clerk, Tax Assessor and Collector, County Treasurer, and County Commissioners for Precincts 1 2 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Petsch
Commissioner Precinct 4 and Constable Precinct 1 Nominees
For Commissioner Precinct No 4 W Tterber Clrias Holly B Renick Henry L Heimann for Constable Precinct No 1 H H Schuch listed as candidates. The notice presents official names for local election candidacies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ctias
Holly
B. Renick
Henry L. Heimann
H. H. Schuch
Also Mentioned on This Page
Blanco News
Castell
Wesley R. Thiele
Gilbert E. Paper
Ramon
Buddy
Mountain Home
Manly Fairchild
Ellis
Fort Worth
Jack Haggett
New Mexico
Cecil Floyd
Secor Sanatorium
J. W. Coffey
Jess Coffey
Lyn Taylor
Dolph Peril
Hazel
Harpie
Johnny
Irene
Ruby Whitworth
Lampasas
Jim Peril
Ola Mae
Frances Fioyd
J. J. Rogers
Joe Nette Rogers
Mary Ella Whitewood
Christian Hampf
Giddings
Harper News
Mrs
A. T. Whetstone
Alyene Whetstone
A. C. Wendel
W. O. Brown
Blue Mountain
FE. N. Hickson
Ima Hickson
Calvin Sageser
Floyd Cosper
Claude Sageser
August Kirchoff
Alfred Kirchoff
Doss Locals
A.B. Lange
Alfred Neffendore
J. B. Wieser
A. Hf. Knease
Arthur Stehling
Alfred Klaerner
L. Schmidt
Albert E. Klett
WM. M. Petmecky
Emil Dietrich
Lina Crenwelge
AD. Gerhard
Adolph Olfers
John Jenschke
Joke Teep
Fords
Lord Heathmore
Ford
Advance Motor Co
W. Tterber
H. Watoe
Lewis
Willie
Universal Mills’ Experiment Station
Schaetter Funeral Home
Schaetter
San Amboni
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