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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1929
Page
6
The text records that an item was entered at the Fredericksburg Post Office as second class matter. It notes the mailing status and the local posting context without additional details.
The notice directs readers to send communications to Frederikeburg Publishing Co. For business matters use Bookkeeper's Dept. For all other matters use Editor's Dept. The message specifies department routing and emphasizes proper channeling of correspondence.
Bay City reader Norman Barkley recalls Southwest conference football history noting Walter Camp and Grantland Rice selections. He cites Louie Jordan of Texas as an early Southwest All-American mention, describes his guard role and Notre Dame game, and recalls Jordan’s World War I death in France.
Mrs. M L Butler 71 of Austin died from injuries after a fogbound collision near Kerrville on Monday afternoon. Her daughter Mrs Dan G Butler and Mrs A C Glenn were injured. Dr W R Eckhardt of Kerrville assisted at Cliff Lodge hospital. Burials and funeral plans remained unsettled as relatives frantically sought news of another son, Dan, and a joint service may be held for the mother and daughter.
Relief crews searched water logged derelicts as 108 sailors died and 69 ships were stranded or damaged amid the worst weather in a century. The storm battered from the Elbe to Cape Finisterre with ships seeking aid, while the Alaunia aided the Tynebridge and the Frieda sank near Deal.
The text highlights Smokey Klaerner from Fredericksburg as a promising guard under Coach Jack Meagher next season. It compares him to Louie Jordan, praising the same fighting spirit and hometown pride, suggesting Klaerner may emulate Jordan’s renown.
Albert Eckhardt of Maxwell spent Thursday with relatives at Fredericksburg. Professor Johnston left Friday for his home near Amarillo. His father was seriously hurt Thursday and Mr Johnston was called to his bedside.
Jeff Coats, 58, of Menard was killed in an automobile accident near Jacksboro Tuesday night. He had lived here two years and worked in roofing.
Leo J. Blanchard presents a wide selection of durable Christmas vehicle toys on display at The Sporting Goods Store.
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