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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1934
Page
4
Weekly Fredericksburg Standard published by Fredericksburg Publishing Co. lists staff including S. Klett managing editor and R. E. Jordan sports editor. Notices indicate postal handling, subscription price $1.50 yearly, and office contact directions for editorial and business matters.
The Kerrville Mount Sun notes early shearing in Hill Country with 4¢ to 4.46¢ per head for goats, plus government sheep buying plans expected to buy 4-5 million head nationwide. Beier says payments of $2.00 for older goats and $1.40 for Angora does case by case, with funds from a $525 million relief fund. July shipments rise as ranchers move stock to salvage feed, while San Antonio markets show hogs at record highs and cattle and sheep movements slow due to government purchases and drought.
A man in an asylum yard greets the new superintendent. The superintendent introduces himself as the new head. The lunatic quips that others will soon erase the newcomer's identity while claiming a past role as Napoleon.
A Brooklyn heist shows a well-organized gang hijacking an armored car with machine guns, stealing 427000 dollars. The robbers fled in three fast cars as a lone bullet from an unscoped machine gun fired. The Jonker diamond, valued at 315000, is set to arrive in the United States after South African mining and sale to a diamond firm.
A Hoboken man bought another man's wife for 700 dollars paid in installments like a car loan. The wife was said to have her romantic consent and the last payment was recently made. The piece notes shocked reactions and contrasts with other societies where selling a wife is not viewed as wrong.
The passage lauds the Hill Country Fair as essential to community life and economic vitality. It credits shareholders for a $20,000 investment, notes no profits to stockholders, and honors directors Eric F. Juenke H Burgdorf Max Bier schwabe M F Pyka Joe Stein Henry Grote Emil J. Schandun Arthur Kuenemann Eddie Krauskopf H A Ries M L Bogisch for their selfless work.
Max Klatt, 77, an inmate of Herman Son's Home for the Aged, had been missing since Wednesday morning. A search party found his body Saturday at 10 a.m. on the Spenrath ranch near Comfort. Sheriff Moore was informed by E F Louwein, superintendent.
In the Texas primary results, Allred leads Hunter with Hunter carrying multiple counties while Charles L South wins the 21st Congressional District with 28,591 votes to Runge 24,045. Local county tallies show Hunter 728, Allred 213, and other candidates securing various vote totals.
The Lange family held a reunion at Eckert picnic grounds on the Llano River. Honored guests included Bernhardt Lange of Llano Helmuth Lange of Mason and Mrs Julius Lange. Offiers elected for the next year include Jack Lange as president and Emil Lange as secretary treasurer. Attendees came from San Antonio Taylor Round Rock Jourdanton Prairie Lea Mason Llano Austin Houston Friona Doss Fredericksburg Locksburg and Plainview Ark.
Alton Hansen brother of the groom served as best man while Benno Olfers and Milton Hansen were groomsmen. The couple hosted a reception at the bride’s parents’ home with about 75 guests in attendance. The Standard offers congratulations and best wishes for the newlyweds.
Worship services at 10 30 a m and 2 30 p m with Holy Communion. Rev C F Bohmfalk will be with us for the afternoon hour. Sunday school at 9 30 a m. Cordial invitation to worship extended by Pastor G C Brannies.
Zion Lutheran Church posts 14th Sunday after Trinity worship at 10 a m with afternoon services Bible class and Sunday School at 1730 Luther League meets at 3 p m Confirmation class set for Saturday September 1 at 9 a m Pastor F A Bracher extends a cordial welcome to all.
The Bethany Lutheran Church schedules Sunday School and Bible Class at 9 a m German service at 10 30 a m Text acts 18 12 22 Theme With God Our Motto English service at 7 30 p m Text 2 Cor 12 7 9 Theme Is There Grace That Is Sufficient To Uphold Us In Affliction Ladies Missionary Society meets next week Wednesday at 2 p m Catechetical instruction starts Saturday at 7 a m Parents urged to send children regularly Pastor Theo M Haag extends cordial invitation to worship and work.
Willow City Methodist Church announces Sunday service on September 2 at 11 o clock led by Pastor Rev. W A Belcher.
Sunday at M E Church South features Sunday school at 9 45 a m German service at 10 45 a m joined session of the congregation and the Missionary Society at 3 30 p m Young People's Division at 8 p m Miss Della Hahn presiding R Gammenthale pastor at the helm.
German worship at 10 a.m. Sunday with Sunday school and Bible class at 1 30 p.m. Evening service at 8 p.m. Members and friends are invited to worship with Rev W C Poehlmann pastor.
District Court enters its second week as several cases are dismissed for want of prosecution. Criminal docket includes State of Texas v Jesse Sanchez assault with intent to murder with recall possible, State of Texas v Gustav Burow desertion and child support, continued for arrest, and State of Texas v Santana Flores driving while intoxicated dismissed for lack of prosecution.
For further information call 7021 or contact Fredericksburg High School to obtain details about the event and schedules.
The case State of Texas versus Joe H. Smith involves aggravated assault and has been transferred to county court. Proceedings continue.
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