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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1930
Page
3
Miss Marie Cotile is profiled as a reporter and collector in this Harper feature, detailing her work, interests, and contributions to local journalism and archival efforts. The piece highlights her storytelling voice and dedication to preserving community history.
Oscar Bade visited Harper on business. Numerous families shopped and visited in Harper and nearby towns including Fredericksburg and Del Rio. A large Horner attendance at Frederickshoro Fair ended with a lively dance. Billie Joe Baker born to Mr. and Mrs. Granville Baker. A music recital by Mrs. Lewis Stevens’s pupils is planned at the Presbyterian Church with local performers.
Cuero August 27 traffic halted as hundreds watched Tom Bennet wheel Bill Markowsky in a flame red wheelbarrow in a parade honoring Ross Sterling. Led by Joe Jones and the Turkey Trot Band, participants included Jack Talley as Ma Ferguson and Bennet riding the barrow with Markowsky, amid cowbells and humorous outfits along Broadway Esplanade to Mull Hotel.
Cain City hosts Miss Bla and Margaret Gysler of San Antonio with Misses Lillie and Parc Fiedler. Katie Mae Price visits Miss Lillie Deckert in Fredericksburg. Howard Adams visits Harper relatives. Rudy Franke of Kendalia guests Maude Bird and family. Margaret Patton of Blanco returns with Katy Mae Price. Price to visit Banco. Ruby Adams leaves for San Angelo after week with J. W. Adams. Amos Gates family welcomes a baby boy on August 21. Easter Bell Polvado of Liano visits Maude Bird. Frank Goodale family from Fredericksburg joins. Ed Rambie and M Rambie of Bandera visit J. W. Adams. Chimney fire at Maud Bird’s two story building August 16. fire extinguished before neighbors arrived. Mrs Bird thanks neighbors.
A long list of social visits is reported with many departures and returns. Families from Houston Austin Llano San Antonio Del Rio San Marcos Semuin Seeuin Manerd Hilda and Mason attend events and greet relatives at home and at fairs while others plan future trips and resume duties at local banks and churches.
A jolly number of Meth odist Epworth Leaguers attended the Tri County Worth League convention at Hilda Tuesday night and Wednesday all day.
The column lists numerous visitors and guests over a period around the Fredericksburg fair. Names include Clarence Mogford, Louise Bode, Gould Davis, Bettie Davis, Erle Moursand, Roy Rothmann, W. C. Sturdevant, Albert Koenig, Dora Conrads, Temple D. Smith, Estella Smith, Elsa Walter, Martin Wiley, Eddie Houy, Joe Ernst, John Watkins, Louis Hirsch, Sylva Ostrow, Alma Meckel Glidden, Arthur Jordan, Max Willman, August Meindher, Erna Schwienine, Lt. Col. Alfred Petser, Lenra Meinbern, Violst Meinber, and others, with travels to Indianapolis, Milwaukee, Austin, and more interconnected by the Fredericksburg social circle.
Miss Della Mahn returns from San Marcos to vacation with parents Mr and Mrs Willie Hahn. Miss Olivia Woerner at home from Blinn Memorial College Brenham. Mr and Mrs Fred Mathisen in San Rev and Mrs Konzak back from Galveston. Miss Flora Mueller leaves Sunday for San Antonio to attend teacher's institute and will resume principal duties in Boerne. Miss Dobbins of Phoenix and Miss Archeleer host a bridge tea at Mrs Erwin Jordan's with prizes and floral decor. Several teachers including Miss Christine Klier and Miss Archeleer prepare to resume Phoenix teaching posts. Mr and Mrs Elein Kothmann and family visit during the fair. Mrs Herman Ochs and grandson Felix Vander Stucken return to San Antonio after weeks here. Willies Durst and baby return to San Antonio after visiting, and Mr and Mrs Walter Juenke plan a move to Louisiana.
Washington May 24 Doubt that Dr George C Butte Republican gubernatorial nominee in Texas will make the race. Butte holds a high position in the Department of Justice and is thought reluctant to leave his duties for a likely losing campaign. If he declines active canvassing Col William Talbott of Dallas leads a slate for the Texas Republican convention.
Austin July 27. F M Bailey, a 12 year employee of the Texas School for the Deaf, is charged in Justice Franz Tannyhill’s court with misapplying funds amounting to 5311. The offense allegedly occurred May 1 while Bailey served as secretary to Superintendent Scott and as assistant bookkeeper. Bailey was released on bond and has been dismissed from service.
Dallas officials of the Texas Cotton Co-Operative Association report that a laxer loan policy from the Federal Farm Board has raised cotton handling. Through Monday receipts reached 53 267 bases for the season, versus 11 588 in the same period of 1928, despite already exceeding last year’s cooperative total severalfold.
Raymond Dabney son of Prof E R Dabney of Austin and Cora Mae Beck graduate of the State University married in the First Presbyterian church San Antonio last Saturday at 7 30 P M The couple will reside near the Comal power plant after a short honeymoon The Harper Harolds extend best wishes to the couple and their families.
Llano Texas August 23 replacement of about 200 feet of the Castell bridge across the Llano River is complete and traffic resumes. The bridge on Highway No. 29 near the Llano Mason County line had 8 000 dollars allocated by the State Highway Commission for repairs. A light drizzle and cooling temperature followed heavy rain, with beneficial effects on local crops and ranges.
Millard M. Davis and Edna May Garner. Frank Michon Jr. and Lucille Barkier noted. Births include a boy to £. W. Holly on August 2 and a boy to Felix Her ber on July 14. Died: Mrs Dace Miller August 16 at age 70 years 5 months 8 days. Adolf Reed August 13 age 63 6 27. Eric E. Hodges August 15 age 54 6 17. infant son of Benno and Mrs. Danz died July 30. Myrtle Luna died July 20 age 28 9 1. Willis Durst and Levy Lindig families visited Fredericksburg from San Antonio last week.
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