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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1932
Page
1
A Duluth pig theft scheme ends with one man ambushed by an axe as the pig vanishes through a trap door. The incident, told with a moral twist by Brisbane, reflects on crime and judgment.
The piece cites oil hopes in Florida based on Standard Oil chatter while warning against hasty stock buys. It also reports Chicago crime drama where gangland figure Frank Nitti is pursued after a dramatic swallowing of a secret document during a police raid. Continued on page 2.
The Standard prints the Bank of Fredericksburg report after coverage of Citizens Bank. Receiver D J Hoerster notes public cooperation from debtors who paid what they could and thanks depositors for their patience as he takes over the receivership.
Seven cars of dressed turkeys weighing 167382 pounds have moved under refrigeration since Thanksgiving from Fredericksburg railroad yards, with another car being prepared. Two cars billed to St Louis, four to New York, one to Philadelphia. Turkeys brought 7½ cents a pound.
The Standard reports the marriage of Henry Kneese and Lena Wahl at Zions Lutheran Church on Tuesday evening. Rev. Bracher presided. Flora Bracher played the organ, Sophie Koch sang. Attendants included Ruby Kneese Elisa Weber Max Wahl Chester Klaerner Vetor Kneese and Viola Stein. A reception followed at the bride’s mother’s home. The couple will live in Fredericksburg.
Rev. Theo Haag and family visited Seguin early in the week. August Jost returned from visiting Mr. and Mrs. Ed Koerber of San Antonio, noting the Koerber residence was destroyed by a December 23 storm. Mr. and Mrs. Udo Schaellhase of New Braunfels and Miss Elisabeth Schoenewolf and Walter Smith of Dallas were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Max Schoenewolf.
Santa Claus visited every Gillespie County home this Christmas thanks to Lions Christmas Cheer funds. Over 250 children received toys clothing fruit and candy funded by local citizens while 580 faced hard times from the Depression. Unused items were distributed days before Christmas.
In Linden Texas three men Paul Oakley Coy Oakley and Sherman Clayton faced charges tied to the death of Bernice Clayton a three year old disabled girl. Oakley the so called divine healer admitted the child died with his hands on her throat and he proclaimed he was immortal delaying the hearing as he ripped his clothes apart. The case was postponed as the grand jury considers indictments and viewers await further action.
Kerrville merchant A. C. Schreiner, a wool commission man, has been seriously ill with heart trouble for weeks. He suffered another light attack at his home on Christmas Day but reportedly rallied. his condition remains serious according to late reports.
Mrs R T DuBose and children of Dallas spent the Xmas holidays with Mr and Mrs Jno Weinheymer. Mr and Mrs August Cameron and son Alfred were with relatives at San Antonio. Misses Laure and Lina Schmidtzyensky of Beeville and Mrs Emmnet O Neil of Luling were guests at their parents Mr and Mrs Joe Schmitzensky.
A reflective verse contemplates farewell to the old year and hopeful ushering in of the new. The speaker trusts divine presence to guide through night and change, enduring through future days with heavenly guidance and renewed vision. The poem frames year’s end as spiritual passage and renewal.
Mrs Frederick Lochte Sr. died aged 78 years after a long life begun in Germany. Born February 17 1854, she came to Gyllespie County in 1869 and married twice, first to Charles Lange and then to Frederick Lochte Sr. She left 2 children 7 stepchildren 28 grandchildren and many relatives. The Columbia Male Choir sang at the graveside with Rev A Koerner officiating. Interment was in Meusebach Creek Cemetery.
Max Wahrmund reports the local cotton yield is 421 bales lower than 1931. Through December 13, 1932 the county harvested 3057 bales, versus 3478 bales through the same date in 1931.
Miss Gertrude Duffau of San Antonio is hosted by Mrs Flin Hodges. Mrs Jas Turrentine and her children, Mrs R T DuBose and children, and Chas Dooley holidayed with Mr Jas Turrentine in San Antonio for Christmas.
Sheriff Klaerner reports high theft activity over the past week. Furs from Warner Grocery Company and tools from the Charles Juenke Ranch were recovered. A suitcase ransack at Liano yielded valuables hours after the incident. Two Louisiana girls aged 15 and 18 with a 23-year-old were held for their fathers to collect. All accused are out of county.
The Fredericksburg Publishing Co reports upcoming annual meetings. Fredericksburg Mutual Aid Fund Association will meet at the Courthouse in Fredericksburg on Saturday January 14 1933 at 730 PM. Gylespie County Farmers Fire Association plans a 1 PM Saturday January 7 1933 meeting at the Courthouse in Fredericksburg.
Charles Lee, thirteen, son of Robert Lee, killed an eight point buck last week. Mr Ru E Heckle and Miss Anita Heckle of Smithville were holiday guests of Mrs Hodges and daughters.
The San Antonio Express reports influenza cases in the city have fallen to about 19 000 with deaths rising to 23 last week from 15 the prior week. Dr W A King notes better weather reduced cases but warns flu remains a danger and advises alkali water and fruit juices for protection. County official A B Williamson stresses cold and flu are distinct conditions and cautions against confusion with common colds.
The United Charities of Gillespie County reports rising calls for clothing. Chairwoman Helen Tainter says discarded garments are gratefully accepted for distribution to the needy and asks donors to deliver them to the city clerk's office.
John Sippel born October 23 1854 in Germany died Friday at 9 39 am at the home of Mrs Otto Zimmermann after a short illness. At 78 he had lived in the county for about forty years after moving from New Braunfels. Funeral services were conducted by Rev G C Braunies from Schachter's Funeral Home and interment was in City Cemetery. Survived by a sister in New York and many nephews and nieces in New Braunfels.
A small fire at the Charles Dooley residence Tuesday morning began when a child lit a candle in a window. Curtains caught fire and wallpaper was damaged before flames were extinguished with minimal damage overall.
County officials for the 1933 34 term will take oaths and submit bonds at a special term of the commissioners court on Tuesday January 3. January 2 is a holiday due to New Year being Sunday. Most officials will file surety bonds. Gillespie County reports nine headlight test stations this year with Mangsberger Bros Garage named Test Station No 9 after bond.
AP tallies across 48 states show more than 200 lives lost over the holiday, with at least 100 deaths in automobile accidents. Mines in Moneaqua Illinois saw 54 miners killed in a gas explosion, while fires claimed only 12 lives.
Mr and Mrs Felix Ressmann visited Houston to celebrate Christmas with Mr and Mrs Christian Ressmann. The note records holiday greetings and family gathering details.
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