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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1929
Page
10
Miss Emilie Bushnell is Editor of the Blanco County Section. Items for this section may be sent to her at Johnson City, Texas.
Johnson City locals and visitors appear in a roundup of social activity. Names include Guenther Henke Morris Ranch Anna Ruth Adair Jeff Wensley Blanco Arthur Galbreath Austin Geor gia Ray born to Alvie Kennedy, and many relatives visiting kin in town and nearby cities.
Mr and Mrs Ed Ferrell and Mr and Mrs Fledy Ferrell spent several days last week in San Angelo visiting Mrs Ferrells sister who is very ill.
Johnson City residents gathered for a Saturday barbecue at Round Mountain. Attendees included Syd Stevenson and family, Tom and Sam Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Stevenson and daughter Imogene, and Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Croft.
Saturday's Round Mountain barbecue drew a large crowd from nearby communities. The free lunch and varied amusements provided a festive gathering as people reconnected with old friends and made new acquaintances.
The Home Missionary Society met last Thursday afternoon at the M E Church with a good turnout. A pleasant and interesting business meeting was enjoyed by all attendees.
Two baseball games featured on the local diamond Sunday. San Marcos Red Birds fell 3 to 2 to Johnson City Herders, and Mason defeated Johnson City 1 to 0. A large surrounding crowd attended.
Scientists warn that flies spread typhoid fever infantile paralysis and many summer illnesses. They urge killing flies. Fly-Tox claims to kill flies and other pests without harming people and was developed by Rex Research Fellowship at the Mellon Institute.
An advertisement seeking Povwltry eggs cream butter hides and all country produce from Knopi and Metzger. The notice invites suppliers to contact the firms for trade and delivery arrangements.
Charley Haynes of Round Mountain visited Blanco on Sunday. Miss Mildred Fulcher and Mrs. Carl Shugart called in Johnson City Monday. Miss Lovie Moore visits Round Mountain this week. Misses Francis and Dora Pearl Brown attended picnics at Round Mountain Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. B. Barnard of Junction visit Blanco this week. A large local crowd attended the Johnson City ball game Sunday and the show Monday. Blanco had a beneficial rain Friday night.
Mrs. Joe Buckner and children returned home Sunday from Austin where they had been visiting the past week. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Shugart and children and Miss Morris and Miss Leah Belle Wagner attended the show at Johnson City Saturday night.
Mr. Alex and Jake Casparis of Oklahoma were in town Sunday shaking hands with old friends. The M. E. Ladies hosted a social at the M. E. Church house Friday evening. Miss Sadie Wier gave a musical recital for ice pupils. They sold ice cream and cake to raise funds to buy chairs for Sunday School rooms. Weather kept the crowd small, with proceeds totaling $12.00.
John M. Pete McKenzie the slayer of Sam Street and San Antonio detective chief was deemed insane by the 94th District Court. Judge W W McCrory suggested sending him to the State hospital at Terrell or Austin, with County Judge Perry Robertson to decide the institution. McKenzie remains in Bexar County jail until transfer and commitment formalities are completed.
John McKenzie known as Pete McKenzie was ruled insane by a 94th District Court jury and ordered held by Sheriff Alfonso Newton in the Bexar County jail. The court directed transfer to a State hospital for the insane, following a sensational trial marked by courtroom emotionless conduct and a fatal arrest incident in 1927.
An affidavit declaring McKenzie insane was filed in the 94th District Court by social worker Lulu Frost Uzzell who met him during jail religious services. McKenzie was ordered brought to the district for a hearing, and Governor Moody granted a fourth reprieve setting the execution for July 2.
A playful verse praising a horse as a reliable, low maintenance companion. The poem contrasts old fashioned horse simplicity with modern auto concerns and ends with a light note about steady components and enduring spirit.
Large selection of used pianos offered in good condition for 125 dollars each at The Music Palace. Contact for availability and showroom hours.
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