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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1934
Page
1
A 1930s style digest questions what lies ahead for Germany under Hitler as dissension grows. Hindenburg salutes survivors while executions and political purges raise fears of further violence and shifts toward a red radicalism or Russia-Germany union.
Vatican officials denounce Heinrich Klausener death as murder by others not self harm. They recall Klausener gave a noble Berlin Catholics speech and protest attempts to mask killing as death by own action. They attack Brown Shirts for mudslinging his figure.
A public reading praises Kipling as a patriotic writer who gave England credit for recovery after the great war. The piece hints at his imagined poem Non Nobis Domine praising Uncle Sam for aid and economic support during the postwar era.
A sharp editorial compares the United States to a lion roaring at Germany over France and England’s debt defaults. The piece notes concern mixed with firm stance, urging decisive action and national resolve as it references continued coverage on page 2.
The 4th annual Fredericksburg Federation Luther League of Texas district met July 8 1934 with Zions Luther League Fredericksburg as hosts. Rev Schwartz led German morning services at Zions Church. After lunch at Klaerner's Grove delegates held a 2:30 business session and elected Dayton Weber president Roy Schmidt vice president Esther Itz secretary. 103 visitors were registered.
Senator T. H. McGregor of Austin will address voters in Hill Country at Courthouse Park next Tuesday night July 17 at 8 o clock in support of Senator Tom Connally for re election. The speaker notes Connally’s influence in Washington and his loyalty to President Roosevelt in advancing agricultural interests, with bipartisan support noted aside from certain special interests.
Albert Brockmann died at a local hospital after friends brought him there in the evening. He was 67, born and raised in the Upper Palo Alto area, never married, with no nearby relatives. Funeral services were held Friday morning, interment in Greenwood Cemetery, with Mr. G. H. Holly officiating at the grave.
Infant Johnnie Meier son of Mr and Mrs Albert Meier of Hye Texas died after 1 month 14 days born May 22 1934 laid to rest July 5 in Albert Cemetery Rev Paul Leon hard conducted services Stonewall Male Choir sang at grave Surviving: parents and grandparents Henry Itz Albert Meier Sr and many relatives.
Jimmy Pfiester grandson of Mrs Willie Pfiester of Fredericksburg was run over by a car on a San Antonio street Friday July 6. He was taken to Robert Green Memorial Hospital in serious condition with a fractured skull.
Mrs. Stella M. Floyd will conduct a free cooking school at Peter's Hall in Fredericksburg on July 16 and 17. A Simmons University home economics graduate, she is a national authority on modern cookery and has led classes across the United States and in major cities. Her demonstrations emphasize economical, well balanced dishes with novel recipes, reflecting current trends in food preparation.
Emil Rusche a respected stockman and farmer from Crab Apple died suddenly at his home on Monday July 9. He was born January 29 1889 at Crabapple and was 45 years 5 months and 10 days old. He married Mary Rummier in 1921 and they had daughter Cora. Survivors include his wife daughter his father Theodore Rusche two sisters Mrs Henry Moellering and Mrs Fritz Rummiler and many relatives. Services were held Tuesday at 3:30 from the family residence with interment in the family cemetery conducted by Rev. E Hannemann.
J F Jack Scott died at Fredericksburg Sunday July 8 at 3 p.m. after a short illness at age 69 years 7 months 14 days from the family residence at Willow City Monday afternoon at 4 30. Interment was in Willow City Cemetery. Obituary not yet available.
Mrs Franke C Johnson representing Central Power Light Co is spending a few weeks in the city to promote the company's programs and projects.
Reinhardt Enderlin of Handy Stop suffered fractures in two places when racing to third base. Doctor Herbert Merz, previously in San Antonio, has relocated to Fredericksburg and is located in the Palace Theatre Building, per his announcement card.
Parents seeking to transfer children to a scholastic age must file during July. The law requires all transfers be completed before August 1.
Fred ericksburg Lions Club held its annual meeting on Wednesday. An entertainment program by Arthur and Oliver Kowert accompanied the officer election. Hayden Osbourn was chosen president with R G Striegler first vice president and J S Heiner second vice president. Leo J Blanchard became third vice president and Walter Humes secretary. Kermit Striegler treasurer. Directors named were H G Pfeiffer Lion Taner Willis Lee Tail Twister Henry Maier Henry Schmidt Felix Stehling H A Ries and Fred Mathisen. Officers to be installed at the next luncheon and meeting.
The Comfort Broncos collapsed at Fair Park as the Giants exploded for 20 runs. Christy Lindemann allowed ten earned runs in four innings, A Bergman also gave up ten runs in four frames, while Chester Kraerner pitched four innings. H Bergmann and E Pankratz each had three hits for Comfort. C Klaerner and PP Klaerner matched with three hits for the Giants.
KE. E. Pat Murphy, San Angelo candidate for Congress, spoke at the Gillespie County Court House lawn on Wednesday Campaign issues focused on completing the Recovery Program ending the low mood and cutting red tape in relief. He urged truth inFabric legislation and favored a tariff on West Texas raw products. Murphy said he plans talks in towns of all sizes.
Mrs Mary Diehl of Fredericksburg died at home Saturday night at 9 45. She was born in Germany October 10 1860 and moved with parents via New York to Texas. Survived by sons Oswald and Henry a daughter in law grandchildren and other relatives. Funeral Monday at City Cemetery with Rev Theo Haag. Age 73 years 8 months 27 days.
Mr. James Odiorne and Miss Sophie Marie Gliddon wed in Johnson City. Attending the ceremony were Mr. and Mrs. Walter Foerster and Miss Lillian Fisher of Fredericksburg.
Notice to Gillespie County relief rolls under a Texas Relief Commission resolution of June 27 1934 states that physically able workers offered local employment at prevailing wages who refuse without good cause will lose relief. Citizens offering jobs must report refusals in writing to the County Board Chairman with names addresses and wage details when possible.
The city faces high fire risk due to hot dry weather and water shortages. Citizens are urged to cut and remove dry weeds, haul away debris, and burn only with extreme caution in calm early hours to maintain the town's good fire record.
Mr. Arthur Stehling announces his candidacy for county attorney of Gillespie County. He states he is well qualified and promises to perform the duties if elected, and seeks voter support at the November election.
Mr Henry Schuch longtime Con stable of Precinct One in Gil lespie County announces another bid for the office He pledges faithful service if elected and asks the voters of precinct one for their support.
A fire of unknown origin began in a second floor hotel store room at the Hotel Nimitz early Monday. Fire crews arrived promptly and extinguished the blaze before major damage. the损 estimated at 150 dollars.
Otto Evers, longtime saddler, now makes saddles for the A. W Maier Harness and Saddle Shop. His Rich Maier building shop on the second floor toils the entire saddle by hand except the buck, with several finished pieces displayed in the Maier shop.
About one hundred sixty children mostly infants were immunized at St Josephs Hall on July 3 aided by Doctors Williamson Pfeiffer and Donop with nurses and assistants. A second dose is set for July 24 at 2 pm. Lions Club St Marys Auxiliary and Public School Auxiliary have run county wide campaigns for five years vaccinating over two thousand children for fifty cents or free. Parents are urged to vaccinate through their family physicians going forward.
Mr Edgar Kramer and Miss Selma Kott wed in San Antonio Texas on Monday July 2. After a wedding trip they reside in Fredericksburg where the groom works at Lochte Storage and Commission Co. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Ernst Kott. the groom is the son of Mr and Mrs Eugene Kramer.
Gillespie County is placed in the primary drought growth area under the Jones Connally act, enabling relief and credit aid and the Agricultural Adjustment Administration cattle buying program. A San Antonio meeting explained program details to county agents and appraisers, naming Temple Duderstadt as county appraiser and outlining eligibility and signing requirements for stockmen and lien holders.
Rev F Bracher joined Willie K Dittmar of Doss and Meta Thiele of Fredericksburg in marriage on Sunday July 8 at 6 30 PM Miss Flora Bracher played organ Attendants were Estella Thiele Louise Dittmar Walter Dittmar and Arthur Dittmar A reception at the Thiele home followed the ceremony Groom a son of John and Mrs Dittmar of Doss and the couple will reside on a ranch near Harper.
Tuesday at 3 PM Rev F Bracher of Zion’s Lutheran Church joined Theodore Hartmann and Gertrude Bernhard in marriage. Attendants included Gertrude Wehmeyer, Hilda Hartmann, Elsa Arlt, Victor Moellering, and Wesley Holy. A reception followed at the bride’s parents home in Palo Alto as well wishes were sent.
The new Schaetter Funeral Home, started in April, is nearing completion with display and preparation rooms in use. The remainder of the building will be put into use soon and the formal opening will be announced later.
Ralph Wall died after drilling into a suspected dead blast at Granite Mountain. George Phinney Jr. was injured with severe cuts and bruising to his left leg and foot.
Mr. and Mrs Hilmar Klaerner and Mr. and Mrs Reuben Cameron of San Antonio spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs Aug Cameron.
Mr Henry Maier and Mr L H Kraus kopf report securing right of way from local ranchers along the road to Enchanted Rock. They request designation as a third class road and anticipate improvements soon.
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