Switzerland Shows Resolve and Roosevelt Urges Early Allowances
The columnist praises Swiss military readiness and government swiftness in defending colleagues abroad. Mrs Roosevelt advocates six to seven weeky allowances for children to teach independence. US exports in October show a favorable trade balance, while Edsel Ford and FDR expect strong auto sales as prosperity returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin D. Roosevelt
NRA
Edsel Ford
Henry
Ford Company
Roosevelt
Warm Springs
Aldrich Sees Improvement Across Cities Say Bank Prosperity Rising
Winthrop W. Aldrich head of Chase National Bank tells Seattle reporters that business men and bankers in all visited cities believe there has been real improvement since September. He notes prosperity is rising and claims to have more than a billion dollars available to lend to capable borrowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winthrop W. Aldrich
New York Chase National Bank
Seattle
Aldrich
Insull and Sixteen Co Defendants Acquitted in Mail Fraud Case
Samuel Insull and sixteen co defendants are acquitted of using the mails to defraud. A two hour jury verdict favored acquittal from the start. The outcome spares Insull a costly trip to Greece and its expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Insull
Insull
Greece
Santa Fe Seen As Builder Of G. and W. T. Line
S N Rives, longtime San Angelo sheepman, urges the Santa Fe to buy the SP permit to build the G and W to San Angelo if SP will not proceed. SP asks a two year extension to offer 200000 to Fredericksburg and Northern, linked to the through line. F N official doubts SP action and locals at the Freight Bureau weigh options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. N. Rives
San Angelo
Southern Pacific
Santa Fe
Fredericksburg& Northern
O. H. Judkins
San Antonio
Bankhead Act Referendum Ballot Instructions
The sample ballot explains voting on continuing the Bankhead Act for next year from June 1 1935 to May 31 1996. It notes a tax on cotton ginning beyond an allotment and instructs voters to mark Yes or No accordingly.
Christmas Per Capita Aid Sparks Texas School Funds
Austin reports a $2 per pupil Christmas grant for public schools, totaling $3,122,000 to be released by December 29. The program lifts the current apportionment to $16.50 per child, with a planned total of $18.50 by August 31, 1935, and 1,561,000 students affected nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Fredericksburg High to Stage Sound Your Horn Play
The 1934 senior class at Fredericksburg High School will present the play Sound Your Horn at the Fredericksburg High School Auditorium on December 20, offering students a planned evening performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg High School
Relief agency limits use of automobiles for clients
Local Relief Administrator announces a ruling guiding relief clients on automobile use. The Texas Relief Commission insists funds must cover only subsistence needs and work travel, aiming to teach prudent, economical habits while avoiding peonage or loss of independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Relief Administration
Adam R. Johnson
Texas Relief Commission
Three Badly Injured In Car Crash Near Fredericksburg
On Thanksgiving day a car crash on the Austin Highway near Lower South Grape Creek School left Professor Harper Rawlings his wife and Howard Turnage of Ballinger badly injured. Beardslee, driver of a Ford Coupe stolen from Central Drug Co, was arrested and charged with car theft with bond set at 1500. more charges may follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg
Austin
Harper Rawlings
Howard Turnage
Ballinger
Turnidge
Beardsire
Klaerner
Beardslee
Rawlings
Christmas Seals Boost Tuberculosis Fight Abroad
Christmas seals appear nationwide after Thanksgiving as bright markers of the holiday season. About 2,000 tuberculosis associations fund their work through these seals, marking a major medical contribution. Continued on page 5.
Fredericksburg P T A Slate Meeting at Public School
The Fredericksburg Parent Teacher Association holds a regular meeting at the Public School Auditorium at 4 PM on December 7. The program includes a devotional by Miss Olga Reichenau, an assembly address by Supt. C. W. Feuge, Christmas carols by students, followed by the business meeting. Everyone is welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg
Parent-Teacher Association
Olga Reichenau
C. W. Feuge
Old Age Pension Plans Backers Hold Meeting
Gillespie County campaign group led by John Weinheimer gathered at Peter's Hall to push Townsend old age pension petitions. C. J. Dooley spoke on plan phases. petitions circulated for support from Washington lawmakers. Citizens can sign at Stehling Bros Adolf Bonn Plaza Hotel Fredericksburg Weinheimer's Store Stonewall and at Harper and Doss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie County
Townsend Plan Organization
Congress
Townsend
Peter's Hall
Gillespie County Organization
John Weinheimer
C. J. Dooley
Washington
Stehling Bros
Adolf Bonn
Plaza Hotel
Fredericksburg
Weinheimer
Stonewall
Harper and Doss
Weekend visits cross Texas with Luther League ties
Mr. and Mrs. Kermit Striegler spent Sunday at Eagle Pass. Mr. Alfred Neffendorf attended a Luther League meeting in Austin on Sunday. Miss Johanna Ludwig visited San Antonio Wednesday last week, while Mr. John Dittmar was in Seguin Sunday. Dessin youngsters attended Texas Lutheran College and returned to Seguin with him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Kermit Striegler
Eagle Pass
Alfred Neffendorf
Austin
Luther League
Johanna Ludwig
San Antonio
John Dittmar
Seguin
Dess
Texas Lutheran College
Fredericksburg Judge J. T. Estill Dies After Illness
Judge J T Estill, a respected Fredericksburg citizen, died at his home Wednesday night at 9 20 after a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held Friday at Beckmann Funeral Home at 2 PM, with interment in City Cemetery. Obituary to follow in the Standard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Estill
Fredericksburg
Beckmann Funeral Home
Standard
Mr Enderle Attends Funeral for Nathan Herzog in Kerrville
Mr. B L Enderle attended the funeral of Nathan Herzog held in Kerrville, reflecting a family and community observance in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. L. Enderle
Nathan Herzog
Kerrville
Fredicksburg Motor Co Hires Mr. Alberthal
Mr. Harry Alberthal accepted a position at the Fredericksburg Motor Company. Messrs Hansen and Wahl spent Wednesday of last week at College Station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Alberthal
The
Fredericksburg, Motor Co
Messrs
W. R. Hansen
George Wahl
College Station
Santa Claus On His Way To Our City
Santa Claus arrives in Fredericksburg on Saturday morning December 8 at 21 00 rain or shine. He will ride Main Street then stop at the Court house pavilion to give candy to children under 13. Citizens along with Gillespie and surrounding counties are invited by the Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce. Continued on page 2 Col 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg
Santa
Main Street
Courthouse Pavilion
Gillespie
Santa Claus
Bankhead Act Election Set For Gillespie County
Voters in Gillespie County will decide on December 14 whether the Bankhead Cotton Control Act should be extended into the 1935-36 crop year. Polls run 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with multiple local voting places listed including Fredericksburg and Stonewall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bankhead Act
Secretary of Agriculture
United States
Gillespie County
Fredericksburg
Court House
Morris Ranch
Pedernales
Tivydale
Harper
Klein Branch
Doss
Cherry Mountain
Knopp School
Crab Apple
Willow City
Gold
Cave Creek
Stonewall
Albert
Luckenbach
Rocky Hill
Meusebach
Silver Wedding On Thanksgiving Day Celebrated At Albert
Relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wilke gathered at their Albert home to mark their twenty fifth wedding anniversary. About 75 guests enjoyed a bounteous feast and later danced at Pehl's Hall to Pehl's Old Time Brass Band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Wilke
Albert
Pehl
Born to Mr and Mrs Alfred Duecker a Son
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Duecker, a joyful family announcement noting the new arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Duecker
Local Pastor Bartel Returns From Boerne Revival
The Standard notes Rev F W Bartel, a local Baptist pastor, returned from Boerne where he conducted a revival meeting. The editor thanks a kind benefactor who left sausages and other treats in the editor’s absence, calling it a delightful gesture and inviting a return visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Bartel
Boerne
Last Day To Ask For Bonus Certificates Warned
World War veterans were told January 2 1935 is the final date to file an adjusted compensation certificate. Maj. Gen. Johnson Hagood announced applications would be processed through the American Red Cross Fort Sam Houston Field Director. Inactive veterans may obtain forms from the Veterans Administration office in Smith Young Tower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans Administration Bureau
Pioneer Citizen Mrs Pfiester Dies at 80 in County
Mrs Henry Pfiester nee Bertha Priess died at her daughter’s home Tuesday December 4 at 3 45 p m aged 80 years 4 months 15 days born July 20 1854 daughter of John and Mrs Priess baptized Vereins Kirche married April 16 1674 to Henry Priester who preceded her in death Survivors include sons Alfred Felix Edwin Berthold Benno and Mrs William Hilker 25 grandchildren 3 great grandchildren and brother George Priess Funeral services were held Wednesday at Beckmann Funeral Home with interment in City Cemetery Rev A Koerner officiated and a quartet directed by Charles Kloerner sang during the services
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Pfiester
Bertha Priess
William Hilker
Pfiester
John Priess
Vereins Kirche
George Priess
Beckmann
A. Koerner
Charles Kloerner
Reuben E. Jordan Buys Interest in Fredericksburg Firm
Mr. Reuben E. Jordan announces he has purchased the Striegler estate interest in the Loan and Abstract Company of Fredericksburg and took possession December 1. The business will operate from the former location with prompt service for all entrusted firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuben E. Jordan
R. G. Striegler
Loan & Abstract Company of
Fredericksburg
Mr Charles Milliger and Son Visit Fredericksburg
Mr Charles Milliger and his son from Llane spent Sunday enjoying Fredericksburg activities and returning home with stories of the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Milliger
Llane
Fredericksburg
Local Folks Share Visits and Thanksgiving Plans
B Metcalf of San Gelo attended Fredericksburg Wednesday this week. John Staudt visited son Richard at Bedrock Texas for a few weeks. Miss Gertrude Wehmeyer spent the weekend with friends at Austin. Mr and Mrs Herman Baethge and daughter Cordula and Miss Sara Haag of Seguin spent Thanksgiving with Rev Theo Haag and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Staudt
Richard
Bedrock
Texas
Gertrude Wehmeyer
Austin
Herman Baethge
Cordula
Sara Haag
Seguin
Theo. Haag
State Tax Program Committee Holds Meeting
State Tax Program Committee Representative Petsch has been named to join four House Members H N Graves A B Tarwater Sidney Latham and Sarah Hughes to study the tax problem for the next Legislature. The rural representation suggests Big Business will not dominate the tax study and assures fair treatment for citizens. The committee serves without pay and continues on page 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petsch
House
Senate
H. N. Graves
Georgetown
A. B. Tarwater
Plainview
Sidney Latham
Longview
Sarah Hughes
Dallas
Texas
W R Chambers Appointed Census Chief in District No 7
The Census Bureau announced 95 district supervisor appointments for the 1935 farm census starting January 2 1935. William R Chambers of May Texas was named supervisor for District No 7 with Brownwood as headquarters. The district covers 26 counties including Bandera Brown Coke Coleman Concho Edwards Gillespie and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dee. T
Census Bureau
Congress
House
North Dakota
William R. Chambers
May
Texas
Brownwood
Bandera
Brown, Coke
Coleman
Concho
Edwards
Gillespie
Trion
Kendall
Kerr
Kimble
Kinney
Lampasas
Llano
Mason
McCulloch
Menard
Mills
Real
Runnels San Saba
Schleicher
Sterling, Sutton
Tom Green
Uvalde
Val Verde
Mrs Emily Weiss Undergoes Appendectomy
Mrs Emily Weiss underwent an appendectomy performed on Monday. The procedure occurred without reported complications and she is expected to recover in the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emily Weiss
Local Residents Return from Taylor Visit and Pension Signups
Rev and Mrs E A F Hannemann returned from Taylor Texas after a several week stay. Mr Rudolf Staudt of Kerrville visited Fredericksburg with relatives and friends. All adults may sign the Townsend Old Age Pension Plan at Doss Stonewall Eckert Harper and Fredericksburg Plaza Hotel Stehling Bros and Adolf Bonn without obligation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. F. Hannemann
Taylor, Texas
Rudolf Staudt
Kerrville
Fredericksburg
Townsend Old Age Pension Plan
Doss
Stonewall, Eckert
Harper
Plaza Hotel
Stehling Bros
Adolf Bonn
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ArtHur Barisbant
Mrs. Roosevelt
Switzerland
Europe
Carl Barth
Bonn University
Kaiser
Russia
Barth
Hitler
Germany
Uncle Sam
France
Alex Jung
Striegler
Ib Anu
Relef
Youngs
P. T. A. Notes
Old Age Pension Plans
Our City
Ola St. Nick
Mrs
Ie B. Metcalf
Sangelo
Rep. Petsch
W. R. Chambers
Alfred Petsch
Fredericksonwig Boerne
Kerrville — Llano and
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