Hawks claim world flying record with cross continental trip
Champion flyer from Los Angeles to New York completes the journey in about 12% hours beating Lindbergh by 25 hours. He maintains 250 miles per hour between Albuquerque and Wichita aided by a tail wind and hopes faster crossings later. Three thousand miles in 12.5 hours suggests circumnavigation under five days, a feat Jules Verne would not have anticipated.
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Los Angeles
New York
Lindbergh
Albuquerque
Wichita
Jules Verne
Food gathering rights in ancient law sparking modern recall near Toledo
Near Toledo Ohio Elmer Tilton a forty five year old unemployed man and his seventeen year old son Lewis went out to obtain food. The incident recalls ancient rules granting expectant mothers fruit from any orchard but now marks a changed customs and laws landscape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Ohio
Elmer Tilton
Lewis
Farm murder shocks community as two die near potatoes
The farm of Lester Coy, 23, a sole provider for a blind father, was attacked by Tilton and his son who began digging Coy’s potatoes. Both Coy and his son were shot dead, leaving Tilton with six other children to feed.
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Lester Coy
Tilton
Bombardment Threat Raises Alarm Over Air Power
The passage warns that after a twenty four hour notice, British airmen could destroy defense towers and numerous houses, likening it to children toppling a sandcastle. It questions western civilization's fate if barbarians deploy planes and imagine Asia’s powers uniting to attack by air.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asia
West
Hoover cancels western vacation to lead drought drive
President Hoover stays in Washington for the remainder of the hot season to direct the drought relief campaign. The planned Glacier and Yellowstone trip is postponed for a year. Two drought problems loom: scant rain halting crop growth and moisture scarcity boosting insects and plant diseases.
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Hoover
Washington
Glacier
Yellowstone National Parks
Miss Talley Returns to Opera Amid Kansas Drought
Miss Marion Talley famed for Girl of the Golden West cultivated her voice and performed at the Metropolitan Opera. She bought an 800 acre Kansas farm, faced drought ruining corn, and contemplates returning to the Metropolitan stage for more performances. Meantime droughts affect other farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Talley
Golden West
Golden Metropolitan Opera House
Kansas
Metropolitan Opera House
Metropolitan Diamond Circle
Contracts Set For School Building
The public school project in Fredericksburg advances with George E Weiland of Austin awarded the general contract for 34897 for brick construction. W B Brown of Kerrville to furnish heating apparatus for 8000 and Schanduu and Reichenau of Fredericksburg get sheet metal work for 2090. Electrical fixtures bids were rejected and readvertised. Completion planned by December 20 1930. Bond sale to Brown Crummer Co Wichita Kan at par plus accrued interest with 850 commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George E Weiland
Austin
W. B. Brown
Kerrville
Schanduu and
Reichenau
Fredericksburg
Prominent Spring Creek Citizen Adolf J. Reeh Dies
Adolf J. Reeh longtime Spring Creek resident dies at Keidel and Witte Sanitarium on August 13 after an appendix operation on August 5 complications led to death He was born January 17 1866 near Fredericksburg aged 64 years 6 months 27 days He married Louise Mueller October 15 1894 and leaves four children two sons Walter and Herbert Reed and two daughters Mrs Walter Moses and Mrs H E Wahrmund Also surviving are sons in law a daughter in law five grandchildren six brothers three sisters and many relatives Funeral services were held at Emil Wahrmund’s Fredericksburg residence and Catholic Cemetery burial conducted by Father Heckmann.
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Adolf J. Reeh
Spring Creek
Keidel and Witte Sanitarium
Reeh
Fredericksburg
Louise Mueller
Walter
Herbert Reed
Walter Moses
H. E. Wahrm An
Gilbert
Kuno
Berthold
Edwin
Alfred
Arthur Reed
Joe McDonald
Charles Keller
Emil Crenwelge
Emil Wahrmund
Father Heckmann
Louis Walter Sr
W. Flachmeier
Cave Creek
L. D. Billnitzer
Jourdanton
Evangelical Church
Texas
Matthew Schmidt
Richard Rusche
Rusche
Ernst
Loui Walter
Crab Apple
Loui Bruns
Minna Rusche
Frank Holly
Charles, Ernst
Max Schmidt
Louis Spaeth
August Reese
Louis Welgehausen
Charles Lawrence
Willie
Albert Louis
Charles Walter
Arthur Sagebiel
Mms
Lionel Fiedler
Mrs. Christine Kensing Baumann Obituary
Mrs. Christine Kensing Baumann died Wednesday afternoon at 2 45 o clock at age 73 years 4 months and 27 days Funeral services were held Friday August 22 at 9 o'clock from the family residence and St Marys Church interment in the Catholic Cemetery Obituary will follow next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Baumann
Christine Kensing
St. Mary's Church
Benno Stehling Makes Business Trip to San Antonio
Benno Stehling embarked on a business trip to San Antonio on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benno Stehling
San Antonio
Death of Herman Pahl Found Near Luckenbach Home
The lifeless body of Herman Pahl of Luckenbach was found near his residence early Friday morning. Authorities have not disclosed whether the wounds were accidental or self-inflicted.
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Herman Pahl
Luckenbach
Four Men Attend Funeral of Mrs Wagner in Rockdale
Rudolph Olfers Louis Kott Wm Hitzfeld and Adolf Wehmeyer attended the funeral of Mrs Louise Wagner at Rockdale. Mrs Wagner was a half sister of Mr Hitzfeld. On the return trip their car skidded and rolled onto its side but no injuries were reported. The accident occurred on the Austin Highway near the August Gellermann Farm.
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Rudolf Olfers
Louis Kott
Wm. Hitzfeld
Adolf Wehmeyer
Louise Wagner
Rockdale
Wagner
Hitzfeld
Austin
August Gellermann
Fredericksburg Park Celebration Delights Crowd With Music and Contests
The Fredericksburg celebration at Fredericksburg Tourist Park drew a large crowd for a concert by the Fredericksburg Concert Band, swimming and diving contests, and boxing and wrestling matches. Cash from a tamale meal supported park operations. Winners included Gilbert Nagel and Henry Joseph in senior swimming events, John Langerhans and Edwin Feuge in younger divisions, and Erwin Petermann in diving. Boxing bouts featured Louis Dolezai and Gilbert Kaderli. Eugene Fischer vs Eugene Kramer ended in a draw. The park association thanks the band, cake donors, contestants, and attendees for a successful day.
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Fredericksburg
Gilbert Nagel
Henry Joseph
Chester Nagel
Kendall County Fair Plans for 25th Anniversary at Boerne
Kendall County Fair organizers schedule a Aug 29 to 31 event in Boerne to mark the twenty fifth anniversary. A Grand Parade starts Aug 29 at 9 30 AM from the Plaza to the fair grounds. Exhibits cover Live Stock and Agricultural sections with classes in Ladies Craft and School displays. Daily amusements include horse racing ball games band concerts and open air dancing nightly featuring Jimmie Klein and his orchestra.
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Kendall County
Boerne
Fair Association
Lone Oak
New Braunfels
Jimmie Klein
Opening of the dove season set for September 1
The opening of the dove season is scheduled for September 1 this year. Local wildlife officials announced the date and reminded hunters to follow state regulations and licensing requirements.
Car Repair Mishap Highlights Local Drive In Construction
Harry Habenicht fractured his arm last week while cranking a car. Construction work for a drive in filling station for C3 Alfred Cameron on the corner lot opposite Hotel Nimitz began last week.
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Harry Habenicht
Alfred Cameron
4Otel Nimitz
Mr G H Bierschwale Family Headed East for Long Visit
Mr. G H Bierschwale and family along with Mrs. Maude Barret and Mrs. Bierschwale’s mother depart for an extended stay in Eastland Ranger and nearby areas.
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G. H. Bierschwale
Maude Barret
Debates Between Petsch and Burkett at Fredericksburg
Joe Burkett former state highway commissioner and Col. Alfred P. C. Petsch floor leader clash on campaign issues before a large Fredericksburg crowd. They spar over state road bonds, an elective highway commission, old age pensions and parole laws with strong partisan remarks and references to Mrs. Ferguson and Jim Ferguson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Burkett
Miriam Ferguson
Alfred P. C. Petsch
House of Representatives
Fredericksburg
H. H McFarland
Burkett
Sterling
Ferguson
Petsch
Fergguson
Jim Ferguson
Texas
Sen
Williamson
Wirtz Hornsby
Woodward
Moody Or
United States
Dan Moody
District Court Opens Gillespie County Summer Term
The Gillespie County District Court opened a three week summer term Monday with civil docket first and two weeks of criminal trials. Judge J. H. McLean charged the grand jury as Rev. G. C. Brannies gave the invocation. Named jurors and bailiffs include Ben E. Schmidt as foreman and Hugo Weinheimer as clerk with several others serving in roles. Civil docket items feature Nagel Bros. versus J. L. Fuller and other notes on promissory notes and garnishment. Continued on page 2.
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Gillespie County
G. C. Brannies
J. H McLean
Fielding H. Hammond
H. D. McHaffey
A. D. Stahl
Alfred Klaerner
Wm. Bierschwab
Max G. Eckert
Ad. G Schumann
Obituary of Eric E Hodges in Fredericksburg Texas
Eric E Hodges born June 28 1876 in Kingston Hunt County Texas died August 15 1930 at his Fredericksburg home after years of ill health He married Ella Moore October 18 1904 and they had five children four living He moved to Fredericksburg a decade ago was a Missionary Baptist Church member since 1912 Survived by wife four daughters mother two sisters two brothers and many relatives Services conducted August 16 at 5 pm by Reverend L H Billings and Reverend R Gammenthaler with interment in Union Cemetery
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Eric E. Hodges
The
Standard
Kingston
Hunt County
Texas
Fredericksburg
Ella Moore
Missionary Baptist Church
Ella Hodges
Verna
Laura Lea Naomi
Marine Hodges
W. T. Hodges
San Antonio
Rose Duffai
August Hansen
Max Thorpe
Atlanta
Georgia
Jacques
Glendale
Emery
Stonewall
Charles
L. H. Billings
Baptist Church
R. Gammenthaler
M. E Church
Union Cemetery
Ulrichs Visit City Relatives This Week
Mr. Hermann Ulrich of Houston and his mother of San Antonio visited relatives and friends in the city in the early part of this week.
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Hermann Ulrich
Houston
San Antonio
Lutheran Synods Merger Attended by Bracher and Kneese
Rev. F. Bracher and Cle mens Kneese returned Wednesday from Ohio where they attended the merger of the Lutheran Synods. Rufus Kneese and family are on a pleasure trip through Colorado and New Mexico.
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F. Bracher
Clemens Kneese
Ohio
Lutheran Synods
Rufus Kneese
Colorado
New Mexico
Gillespie County Fair Opens for 45th Annual Event
Fredericksburg and Gillespie County begin the forty fifth annual fair with a morning parade led by the Fredericksburg Concert Band under Walter Weber. Exhibits across all divisions are highly praised despite drought concerns, and competition remains keen. The fair offers horse races baseball games and carnival attractions from the Doss Band Llano and Austin bands and the Roy Gray Amusements Company provides daytime and nighttime amusements.
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Fredericksburg
Gillespie County
Walter Weber
Main Street
Doss
Adolf Hopf
Llano
Austin
Dhe
Roy Gray Amusements Company
Mrs Louis Walter Sr Dies at 70 in Fredericksburg
Funeral services held Monday at 3 pm for Mrs Louis Walter Sr. in Fredericksburg Texas burial in City Cemetery. Born March 8 1860 in Fredericksburg she married Richard Rusche in 1882 after first marriage to Schmidt. Survived by husband three daughters two sons-in-law four sisters and many relatives.
Jenschke Returns from San Antonio Business Trip
Bruno Jenschke came back from a business trip to San Antonio last week Friday.
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Bruno Jenschke
San Antonio
Barker Family Vacation Visit in Poneco City OK
Mr. Bill Barker and his family of Poneco City Oklahoma are visiting relatives and friends in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Barker
Poneco City
Okla
Economy Driving Contest At Standard Motor Co
The Economy Driving contest by Standard Motor Co. began Monday and runs through Saturday. Enthusiasm is high and many harvest drives were recorded.
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Standard Motor Co
Quiet Wedding Ties Davis and Garner in Texas Parsonage
The Methodist Parsonage hosted a quiet wedding on Wednesday evening uniting Mr. Millard M. Davis of San Antonio and Miss Edna May Garner of Austin. Rev. R Gammenthaler officiated. The couple will reside in San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millard M. Davis
San Antonio
Edna May Garner
Austin
R Gammenthaler
Texas voters urged to reject Ferguson based on record
A Texas political appeal argues Ferguson has misused power and broken pledges while his wife bears influence in his governorship. The piece asserts Sterling compares favorably, noting Ferguson’s ten-year pattern of criticism and unfulfilled promises, urging fair minded citizens to vote for the other candidate.
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Texas
Hill Country
Ferguson
Ross Sterling: a portrait of honesty and public service
The sketch portrays Ross Sterling as a self made leader who left school at thirteen to work yet built success in farming banking oil and media. It highlights roles as hospital trustee Community Chest president Port Authority chairman of the Highway Commission and a governor candidate trusted for integrity and public service.
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Ross Sterling
Great Charity Hospital
Community Chest
Port Commission
Houston
Highway Commission
Sterling
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Brisbane
Hawks
Mr. Hoover
Captain Hawks
Hugo A. Walter Optometrist
Palace Theatre
Kendall County Fair
District Court
Louis Walter, Sr
Acereo Prison
Sterling Vs. Ferguson
Alex E. Jung
Siriegler
Alf. Petsch, Atty
Reuben Jordan
DAN
Priess Bldg
Fred
R. G. Striegier, Mgr
Ract CO
Insurancesburg
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