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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1930
Page
1
The piece argues gambling ruins lives as Charles S. Waters loses his savings and kills his family and himself, while bootleg whiskey also drives suicides and murders. It contrasts that Providence and technological advances like steam, oil, radio, and air travel bring needed supplies and guidance.
The note quotes FDR on training children from babyhood and recalls an English horse trainer who warned that delaying training wastes critical early weeks. It advocates kindness and explanation over whipping, urging patience as faults may fade with time.
The United States weighs claiming ownership of large Antarctic regions Byrd recently flew over. Following Britain and others, officials might declare the land ours as first observed, potentially adding about 150,000 square miles to U.S. possession.
The author envisions a distant era when pole shifts warm marginal lands making them fertile and valuable for living crops and mineral wealth. Governments may then prioritize shared use over conquest, though such changes are millennia away.
The arrival of courageous air travelers from Ireland marks a historic moment as successful westward Atlantic flights are achieved for the second time. Regular flights at stated hours will be provided for passengers, validating rapid progress after earlier ridicule of flying.
In the Madras presidency police fired on a crowd described as rebels wounding seven. Details and continuation appear on page 6 column 4.
The County Judge received notice from the Highway Department dated June 30 that an additional 33,278.65 has been approved for the Austin Road, bringing two year total to 83,311.91. Funds will widen and raise the grade, remove dips, and apply a three inch oil mix surface. Supporters applaud department favors as necessary for poorer Texas areas, while critics accuse politicians of control over road funds.
A Sunday family reunion near Stonewall gathered over forty relatives and friends of Mrs Sophie Schlaudt along the Pedernales River. The gathering included swimming and boating with a barbecue dinner hosted by numerous Schlaudt relatives and spouses from Llano Galveston Junction Juncton and nearby areas.
The Fredericksburg Speakers Club met this week to study parliamentary law under President Chas J Dooley. Discussion covered proposing motions amendments and proper form for business meetings and next week a barbecue with a special entertainment program will be held for members.
Mrs A Walter spends a week with the Clarence Mogford family in San Antonio while Mr P Norman and family depart for Corpus Christi to spend the week there.
Harper plans two days of entertainment with baseball games dancing by Ralph Britt and his California Collegians, riding and roping, rodeos, and other amusements. July 9 features a barbecue dinner by skilled pit cooks, free grounds admission, low barbecue prices, and speeches by notable candidates and public speakers. Proceeds fund Harper’s new school building.
County agents of the Southwest District organize a free educational encampment at the Montgomery ranch near Castroville road 18 miles west of San Antonio. Families bring tents or wagon sheets for six hours daily instruction for adults and four hours for youth with courses in crops livestock and homemaking.
Roy Bransford took a job at the Super Service Garage Guenther, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Habenicht, and underwent a tonsil operation last Tuesday. The Wochenblatt Palace Theatre ad misstated admission as 25 and 50 cents for the "King of Jazz" film.
Guerry Strong has been appointed by Alamo Life Insurance Co. as manager of the Hill Country district. The district comprises Gillespie and adjoining counties.
A Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce board meeting with the Railroad Committee discussed Gulf and West Texas Railway prospects for Gillespie County. The session approved a $25 grant to Henry Grote for the 4H club trip to the A M Short Course, and a follow up meeting set for July 10 to explain the Agricultural Marketing Act and cotton handling options for growers.
Ludwig Usener born January 20 1841 in Dillenburg Germany came to Texas with his father in 1845 landing at Indianola and settling in Fredericksburg. He married Elise Schild in 1874 and lived at Spring Creek from 1882 until his death. He leaves 14 children 30 grandchildren and other relatives with a large funeral at City Cemetery officiated by Rev. Arthur Koerner.
Miss Delia Cauley daughter of Mr and Mrs Lee Cauley Fredericksburg United in marriage to Mr Monroe C Pryor son of Mr and Mrs Monroe Pryor Mason Texas at the M E Church South Rev Gammenthaler officiating Attendants were Mr and Mrs J E Evans Marshall Texas June 28 Saturday.
Mr Harry Priess and family spent last Sunday in San Antonio. Miss Elsie Lochte visits San Antonio with friends. A big Angora Show and Sale will take place at Rocksprings July 15 16 and 17 with a free barbecue rodeo horse racing baseball and more as advertised in this issue.
Felix M. Baumann a Harper merchant died after an operation at Keidel and Witte Sanatorium Fredericksburg just after midnight on Wednesday June 25 He was 46 and had co founded Baumann Fiedler in 1914 Surviving his wife Amalie Keller and children Olive Richard and Helen Mae he left his father John Baumann and siblings Otto Willie Eddie and others Funeral services were held at St Anthony s Church with burial in the Catholic cemetery St Mary s choir from Fredericksburg sang at the service.
Frank Loth has recovered sufficiently to leave the hospital, marking a notable turn in his health. The report notes his discharge follows a period of recuperation and indicates ongoing recovery at home.
Mr Reinhold Enderlin won a reel and line from Kolmeier and Klier Co for largest bass. Woerner and Durst plan a 28 by 68 foot warehouse upon completion. Mrs Paul Albrecht and daughter return to Houston after a visit in Fredericksburg. The 1930 Mesa yearbook by Fredericksburg Publishing Co is ready for delivery with pickup at the office or Miss Edna Joseph or Miss Katy Reinbach homes.
The piece argues candidates have attacked the Road Bond Constitutional Amendment while implying two thirds legislative approval is needed and the governor cannot veto. It cites Sterling’s opening address in Huntsville, his wish for a fair vote, and his view that state funds should cover major highways rather than counties.
The undersigned merchants pledge to close all places of business at 12 o'clock noon on July 4 1930. Names listed include Blum Juenke KoeNwollf Piggly Wiggly Woerner Durst Quality Cash John Knopp Knopp Metzger Stehling Bros Saenger Ochs Schneider Produce Durst Doell Krauskopf Beckmann Kiehne Schroeder Kolmeier Klier Dooley Flog Implement Otto Kolmeier Kuenemann Hardware Heiner Economy Louis Herbers Norman Bros Anna Gold.
Cora, daughter of Mr and Mrs Ernst Gerhard, was bitten by a snake last Monday night. She was taken to town for medical treatment and thankfully suffered no ill effects.
Dr Victor Keidel recalls performing his first goitre removal on Mrs Sam Honig near Knoxville in Kimble County on November 11 1927. The anecdote highlights early thyroid surgery by the physician in that region.
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