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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1933
Page
1
John W. Davis weighs eight hour work for self improvement and leisure while noting wheat stocks at 960 million bushels with a 180 million bushel rise since 1932. He questions government hog programs and pig market plans as relief moves, asking how farmers will handle older sows and surplus corn amid policy aims.
A frail Mahatma Gandhi, down to about 90 pounds, is freed by the British after an eight day fast following a three week hunger strike last May. The piece notes the power of an idea and quotes officials urging him to die elsewhere with royal blessings.
A Shanghai train derailed causing dozens killed with reports ranging from thirty to fifty. The article notes a continuation on page 2 column 2.
Roy Massey son of Mr and Mrs Warren Massey of Willow City was killed Friday afternoon at about 3 30 when lightning struck a mesquite tree near his home as he brought a pet goat to shelter. Funeral services were held Saturday at three o'clock with interment in Willow City Cemetery. He is survived by his parents two brothers Roy and Dick four sisters Lela Lillian Flaurel and Willie and many relatives.
Fredericksburg Scout Troop No. 1 completed a six day encampment at the Llano River returning last Friday. Scoutmaster Herman Nagel led seven teen scouts through daily 5 55 a m to 9 05 p m routines with swimming fishing and boating. Fifteen scouts passed one hundred twenty tests. initiation night and badges awarded Thursday. Camp ended with a 4 pm break and home by sundown. Thanks extended to Mutual Lumber Co for transport and Kraus Bottling Works for ice chest.
Wednesday morning at eight oclock Father Heckmann united in marriage Werner Tatsch son of Edward and Mrs Tatsch of Luckenbach and Cora Wallendorf daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Wallendorf Attendants were Rita and Margaret Wallendorf Paul Enderlin and Louis Zenner A reception followed at Cain City Hall that night The couple will reside in Bracken Texas where the groom teaches.
Mr Harvey Striegler has left for Dallas where he has accepted a position with Dallas Power and Light Co.
Wesley Franz took a business trip to Crystal City last Friday visiting local offices and meeting clients. The trip highlights a continued pattern of midweek travel for professional engagements.
On Saturday September 2 Peter's Cafe will be run by Mr and Mrs Willie Peter Jr. The new proprietors will serve meals and short orders at reasonable prices and invite patronage from the community.
Errors at critical moments and poor base running hurt the Giants as they dropped both outs at Boerne 2 to 0 and Kerrville 2 to 1. The Giants outhit the two opponents 6 to 4 in each contest. Contined on page 3, column 2.
Eugene G. Gross 52 is found hanged from a tree eight miles north of Mason after departing to find his horses. He had been in ill health and despondent. Funeral services were held in Mason on Sunday for Gross, who left his home Friday morning. Surviving were his widow and two children. Source: San Antonio Express.
Mrs. Mary A. Kothmann, 86, died Sunday at her son Elgin Kothmann s home after weeks of illness. Funeral Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. at the Methodist Episcopal Church South. Burial in Premier Ranch cemetery. Widow of Fritz Kothmann Sr she was the oldest surviving Kothmann family member and a longtime Mason county resident. She was born Mary Ann Miller August 1 1847 at Post Oak Point Austin County. She suffered a paralytic stroke January 9 1932 and was predeceased by four sisters and two brothers. Surviving siblings include Emma Mogford Erna and A G Miller. Continuous edge noted for continuation on page 2.
Edmund Shirmer of Somers Montana and Wanda Rahe of Fredericksburg were married Saturday August 26 at 8 p m in Trinity Lutheran Parsonage with Rev A Jordan officiating. The bride, raised in Gillespie County, taught in the county. A reception with about 60 guests followed. The couple will reside in Somers Montana.
Texas voters approved the repeal of the 18th amendment and legal beer by wide margins in the Saturday election. The Texas Election Bureau reported 114,485 for repeal and 128,306 for liberalization, from a total 444,649 votes.
Tabulation of the election returns by precincts will be found on page two of this issue.
The bureau said 000 votes were outstanding and if current percentages hold the repeal would win by 135,000 and beer by 154,000. The state faces a constitutional amendment authorizing a 20 million relief bond and another measure granting home rule. Continued on page 2, Col. 3
The state abandons the gin marriage rule effective September 1. Couples may wed immediately after license issuance with only the health certificate requirement remaining. The previous three day notification is no longer in effect, as ordered by the last Legislature.
Mrs Robert Saenger Sr nee Anna Herbert died suddenly Saturday August 26 in Kerrville Texas Funeral services led by Rev Walter Probst and interment in Kerrville Cemetery She was born December 28 1871 at Cave Creek daughter of Conrad and unknown Herbert She married Robert Saenger in 1892 and lived in Kerrville She is survived by eight children six sons Emil Robert Walter Herman William Arthur and the Misses Annie Edna Saenger five grandchildren two brothers Adolf Herbert Emil Herbert and two sisters Mrs Louis Eckert and Mrs Adolf Gold plus numerous relatives Two brothers William and Henry Herbert and a sister Mrs Frank Gold preceded her in death.
Mrs. Ed Bradley and her son of Waco stay with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Young at Willow City. Chester H. Karger, 33, a Fort Worth area businessman, died in Fort Worth after a long illness. He leaves a widow, three children, and a sister Mrs. Herman Hitzfeld of San Antonio. Funeral services were held today.
O H Burgdorff secretary of the Gillespie County Fair Association reports all preparations for the next annual fair are finished. Expect numerous exhibits from individuals and communities and an entertainment program including concerts by the Fredericksburg Concert.
James E. Ferguson said the Texas legislature will convene a special session sometime soon after September 11 after the state canvassing board certifies election returns. The board will meet September 11 to canvass results, delaying any assembly until official returns are certified.
The ceremony at Zion Lutheran Church Fair Water Wis united Miss Gertrude Bliese daughter of Rev O C Bliese with Rev H T Flachmeier of Linton Texas. Attendants were Milton Schmuhl and Edward Frei. Bride wore white satin crepe and carried talisman tea roses. The service featured organ music and readings by Rev W A Flachmeier and Rev O C Bliese’s daughter is a Bran don High School and Wartburg College alumna. The groom is son of Rev and Mrs W Flachmeier of Frederickburg Texas with Texas Lutheran College Academy and Wartburg College credentials.
Edwin Steitle of Fredericksburg reported his Whippet stolen Thursday night from the garage after forced doors. Tracks led along Crabapple road then back to Fredericksburg as officers nationwide were notified. Friday night William Hoffmann’s car vanished from his garage and was later found abandoned on the town’s outskirts.
The Fredericksburg National Bank will close Monday, September 4, for Labor Day. Bank operations will pause with services resume the next business day.
The libraries of the Public Schools will close for the final time this summer on Wednesday September 6 at 9 oclock in the morning All books must be returned by that day.
Trial of B. F. Thomas charged with statutory rape began as District Court's second week opened Jurors were drawn from a 110 man special venue and testimony started Wednesday afternoon Names on the panel include C B Renick George Duderstadt Archie Geistweidt Otto Eckert Albert Beyer Louis Bruns Waldemar Hansen Lee Schmidt Adolf Kneese Arthur Grosenbacher Albert Dittmar and Edgar Gold Continued on page 2 col 4
Tomorrow September 1 marks the opening of dove hunting in Gillespie County and the north zone west of the L and N tracks from San Antonio to Del Rio. The daily bag limit is 15 doves and weekly limit 45, with a reminder to hunt responsibly and ensure the gun is unloaded before shooting.
Rev. Paul Leonard of Albert Lutheran Church united Alfons Neffendorf and Ophilia Scharnhorst in marriage on August 24. Attendants were Hulda Neffendorf Flora Scharnhorst Ophilia Nelsen Robert Rode Chester Neffendorf and Kurt Weinheimer. A reception followed at the brother in law’s home. The couple will reside at Post Oak in Blanco County.
The Prairie Mountain community presents a play titled Done In Oil performed by local young people at Peters Hall this Saturday night September 2.
Father Gerlach of Schulenburg Texas a well known former Catholic priest of Fredericksburg was badly injured in a car accident during the first days of last week. En route to Mayo Clinic in Rochester Minnesota to consult a heart specialist he was driven toward San Antonio when a blowout caused the car to overturn. He suffered a broken rib and head lacerations and is now convalescing at Santa Rosa Hospital.
Tax Collector Walter E. Knoche outlines the general rules for issuing licenses to sell 3.2 beer after September 15. The article details the licensing procedure and associated costs, with further steps continued on page 2 column 1.
The Tri county League with ten chapters from Mason Llano and Gillespie counties met in Art Texas August 24 25. New members Llano and Loyal Valley were admitted and Dr W W Jackson of San Antonio gave the inspirational address. Ethyl Lehmberg Elbert Radetzky and Estella Brannies were elected officers for the coming year. Art hosted a barbecue dinner and supper. The next annual meeting will be in Castell.
Mrs Sophie Schult died at Schaetter's Funeral Home and was interred in City Cemetery. Born in Germany on July 10, 1846 she was 87 years 6 months and 18 days old. She married Franz Schulz in 1866, who died in 1898. She came to the United States in 1902 with her children and lived in Gillespie County. Surviving are six sons Otto Herman Frank George Charles Martin and Werner, two daughters Mrs Wachhals and Mrs Hatter, a brother Christian Ulrich, a brother in Germany, 18 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.
A Houston speed man driving about 70 mph dodged a car near Plaza Hotel on Main Street. He crashed into a curb in front of Sheriff Klaemer’s office, rolled over several times, and the car struck the Court House Park fence. The car was wrecked. two young men and a woman escaped with minor bruises. He was arrested, fined, paid for fence repair, and released.
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