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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1929
Page
1
Eight year old Eugene Petsch, son of Mr and Mrs Emil Petsch, was accidentally shot in the left hand and face when a shotgun in his father's ear discharged while they were returning home from Cherry Springs School. His hand was mangled with two fingers gone and another amputated while the boy suffered minor facial bruising.
Sheriff Alfred Klaerner reports recovery of a Ford Coupe found in Sweetwater on December 14 with highway numbers 414 634 and motor 1180379. The car, previously registered to Harold Krauter and later sold to Ben Strickland of Brady, was stolen from Strickland’s Brady garage on December 6. Authorities urge owners to lock cars to deter tramp burglars.
Roman Peter and family spent the weekend with relatives in San Antonio. Miss Lelia Newton of Kerrville stayed with the Leo Blanchard family. Mr Richard Habenieht and his children visited Fredericksburg. Miss Mathilda Maier of Chicago arrived to spend holidays with locals. While driving a four horse team, Mr Wolfgang Braeutigam fell from the saddle and was dragged briefly. the team halted, leaving his left leg badly bruised.
Santa Claus arrived in Fredericksburg on a Saturday last week in a decorated sleigh pulled by two reindeer. Thousands lined Main Street for the arrival and parade before Santa stopped at Courthouse Park pavilion to hand out more than 2000 bags of candy and toys. The event was arranged by the local Chamber of Commerce.
Mr Otto Strackbein of Doss displayed a large bob cat captured Monday after a long chase. The animal measured 3 feet 6 inches from nose to tail and weighed 32 pounds before being shot to prevent its escape. Residents of Doss are relieved to be rid of a marauder endangering sheep and goats.
The Westmoorland Choral Club led by Miss Ora Witte with Jewel Carey as accompanist from Westmoorland College of San Antonio presented a sacred program at the M E Church South on Sunday afternoon. Readings include Far from My Heavenly Home Souvenir Heav'n Heav'n Hear Us O Father Lift Thine Eyes Silent Night Joy to the World and more.
As of December 1 Gillespie County had 1634 bales of cotton ginned this season. Last year’s crop yielded 7520 bales, marking a notable year over year difference in regional fiber output.
Fredericksburg public school will close Friday for the Christmas holidays and reopen January 2. Mr Arthur Koennecke of Houston visited his father Herman Koennecke who was confined to bed the latter part of last week.
Miss Vera Schoenewolf of Fredericksburg and Mr Udo Schellhase of New Braunfels were married at the Evangelical church on Tuesday December 24 at 4 30 P M Rev K Konah officiated Attendants included Elsie Schoenewolf Paula Weleehausen R R Dabney Leroy Bonn The couple will reside in New Braunfels after a wedding trip. the groom is the son of Mr and Mrs Emil Schellhase.
Messrs Wesley Kothmann and Werner Burrer spent Thursday visiting in Austin.
Mr. Felix Jung of San Antonio spent several days visiting local relatives, a brief personal trip documented in city society notes with family connections and hometown ties.
Local merchants decorate interiors and exteriors with trees lights and seasonal displays. The displays offer shoppers guidance and advertising aims to attract buyers for Christmas gifting.
Mr and Mrs Emil Hoffmann visited friends in Houston. Mr Ernst Neumann and his son from Robstown Texas visited friends in Fredericksburg.
Mary Blanchard demonstrates a modern hemstitching machine, highlighting its ease and efficiency for home sewing. The device promises neater embroidery with less effort, appealing to hobbyists and small home businesses alike.
Mr. Ernst Alberthal sustained a painful foot bruise last week while operating a vulcanizing plant. He received medical attention and is noted in local accounts.
Mrs Fritz Wilhelm and her son Melvin, along with Erline Grobe from Menard, spent last Sunday in the city visiting relatives.
Fredericksburg unveils the Palace theatre next Monday night in a grand opening. The brick and tile building features a blue and gold lobby, decorative Renaissance style interiors, rich wall textures, and a modern stage with automatic curtain. The projection booth houses two Simplex units and Tra vision screen for sound picture showings.
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