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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1930
Page
2
Scientists at the Smithsonian seek to learn about magnetic disturbances and weather by studying the earth's ozone blanket a thin thirty mile high layer. By measuring its thickness they hope to infer solar activity from 93 million miles away and, in time, possibly draw ozone for health uses. Future ads might boast ozone fresh daily.
The piece notes that a microbe living on an apple surface would rise only a tiny fraction of an inch compared with 30 miles, illustrating the vast scale difference between human altitude goals and microscopic movement.
An old weathered reflection recalls Benjamin Franklin and his lines on time thrift money saving and hard work. It cites Dr Olga Stastny urging women to imitate male leisure and posture as a path to success, framing Franklin as timeless guidance for youth and aging societies.
Prominent figures like possibly John D. Rockefeller and Herbert Hoover achieved success by maintaining discipline in business hours. The passage notes many young men also struggle or fail when they place the heels above the head in work routines.
The learned Doctor Stastny says that placing heels on the desk changes the scene as students prepare for a continuation on page seven.
The Comfort Bowlers defeated Fredericksburg in a three game series at the Com fort bowling alley on Monday night. Comfort won 1468 1299, 1432 1293, and 1435 1275 with scorekeepers Leo Allerkamp and Hilmar Stieler. Visiting bowlers included Emil Henke Felix Hollmig Ewald Oehler Carl Kott Paul Knopp Mritz Henke Jacob Knopp Udo Henke Henry Langerhans and Emil Koch. The Comfort lineup featured Walter Hausler Arthur West Edgar Wiedenfeld E F Louwhen Otto Ingenhuett Udo Letz Chas In genhuett Arth Hausler Walter Cronk and Morris Goforth.
Palace Theatre schedules Jimmie Rodgers a popular Victor artist for Tuesday night January 28. Rodgers rose from railroad brakeman to fame after a Bristol Tennessee stop inspired by Victor talent scouts. He now tops radio and record charts with Sleep Baby Sleep and The Soldiers Sweetheart.
Mrs. Wm. Thiele Sr. nee Regina Ochs died Thursday afternoon at 4 p.m. at age 74 years 1 month and 19 days. Funeral services are set for today Saturday at 1 p.m. from her son Gus Thiele's residence. Interment will be in the city cemetery.
Rev. O. C. Raeke of Mason and District Superintendent F. C. Bohmfalk of San Antonio visited our office on Monday.
The February term of District Court for Gillespie County convenes February 17 at 9 A M. Grand jurors named include Max T Ifenke Henry Basse Alfred Neffendorf Fred Nichols Chas Kott J J Rogers Edwin Pfiester Albert Dittmar Alfred Durst Felix Weinheimer Max Schmidt Crabapple Ad Lucas Albert Immel Chas Kallenberg John J Kunz Harry Jordan. Petit jurors report February 19 at 9 A M for first and second weeks with numerous names listed.
Hattie Ransleben daughter of Mr and Mrs Max Ransleben and Mr Weston Bailey were married in Kerrville Texas on Saturday with only close relatives present The couple then celebrated at the bride’s parents home in Fredericksburg The Baileys will reside in Fredericksburg extending best wishes for their future together
Pat Murphy prominent San Angelo lawyer and former Tom Green County attorney enters race for Congress to replace Claude Hudspeth who will not seek re election.
In a misty Sunday polo match at Harbord Field Fredericksburg beat Wichita Falls 11 to 10 in a one-goal handicap game. Lieut Harry Cullins starred for Fredericksburg while Lieut George Beverly played for Wichita Falls, with Wilcox and Burke adding early scores before final drives.
Robert Harper of near Stone Wall died at Hanus Hospital on Tuesday January 21. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon by Rev. L Billings at Schaetter's Funeral Home and interment was in the city cemetery. He was survived by his parents three brothers two sisters and many other relatives.
Andrew Moursand of San Angelo spent Thursday in Fredericksburg for an unspecified visit or event with local involvement inferred from the short note.
Mr. Alfred Stieler and his family of Comfort were business visitors at Fredericksburg on Thursday, touring local firms and meeting with area merchants.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gold relocated from the Hye community to Fredericksburg. The move marks a neighborhood change as the Golds settle into a new home and begin life in their adopted town.
Edgar H. Tatseh of Cain City declares his bid for Gillespie County Tax Assessor. A former Cain City merchant and present owner of the local dance hall, he asks voters for support in the November election.
The Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce offers a $200 reward for the arrest, conviction and imprisonment of any burglar in the town. Sheriff Klaerner has received two prior rewards and a new fund of several hundred dollars has been raised by local business and professionals to continue the offer indefinitely.
The Handy Andy franchise comes to Fredericksburg with Mr Bartholmae of Bartholmae's Fruit Store securing the rights. If weather allows, the opening is set for Saturday January 25 in a newly built two story structure between Schumann's Cash Carry and Kolmeier & Klier Co with a modern interior designed for the business.
Mrs Bertha Kleck nee Pahl died at her San Antonio home Tuesday. Born in Luckenbach, she married Peter Kleck and raised eleven children in Texas and Michigan. Funeral services were held in San Antonio Thursday with Rev Paul Hein officiating.
Alfred Ahrens of Live Oak spent weeks in a local hospital for blood poisoning that damaged his eye and required removal of the eyeball. He has recovered sufficiently to leave the hospital and go home.
The piece argues that a newspaper should actively support influences that improve citizenship and resist those that fleece the masses. It calls for praise when due, fair critique, and courage to defend the right over the wrong, aiming to foster fellowship and progress among readers.
An opinion column argues against repealing the road Duty Law. The writer says without broad taxes some individuals would pay nothing toward government, while road funds would shrink and force property tax increases. The road tax, they contend, distributes burden and should remain.
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