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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1929
Page
1
The forty fourth Gillespie County Fair catalog is printed and available by calling the Chamber of Commerce. The catalog includes departmental cuts and updated prize awards. The association seeks more community and individual farm exhibits and asks neighboring counties and rural residents to participate.
Cecil B. De Mille directed drama The Godless Girl features Lina Basquette Marie Prevost Noah Beery George Duryea Eddie Quillan and Kate Price. The film depicts youth in reform schools and rising atheism among school age youth, with bold treatment of contemporary social issues.
Edward Wahrmund is visiting relatives at Melvin. Lawrence Peter spent the early part of the week in San Antonio.
Mr. Charles Pape, after an operation two weeks ago, is expected to leave Keidel and Witte Sanitarium this weekend. The Standard notes a City Furniture Co advertisement offering a special on Perfection Oil Stoves.
The editorial urges Texas voters to adopt two constitutional amendments arguing they will promote good government and presenting reasons to support the conclusion. The article emphasizes the importance of the July 16 ballot.
The article argues for higher Governor pay to prevent graft and bankruptcy, noting past governors were “flat broke.” It also supports a nine member Supreme Court by ending the three month vacation, speeding procedures, and reducing costs, claiming reforms benefit both rich and poor and urging citizens to vote yes in the amendments.
One of Fredericksburg’s oldest businesses moves after 77 years from its longtime site to the Kloth Building. Ludwig Brothers, established in 1852 by Fried rich Ludwig, specialized in making and repairing boots and shoes. Daniel Ludwig and later Rich ard and Frederick Ludwig took over after Fried rich’s death.
Mrs Emilie Wahrmund Schmidt nee Wahrmund born Fredericksburg in 1876 died July 3 at her San Antonio home in her 53rd year. She married Albert B E Schmidt in 1898. Survived by husband. parents and two brothers Alex and Harry preceded in death. Funeral Friday July 5 from family residence. interment at New Lutheran Cemetery San Antonio. Rev Wolff officiated.
Mr Ira Wilke and his family of Austin spent last Sunday in Fredericksburg enjoying local sights and hospitality during a brief outing.
The Fredericksburg Lions Club held its first meeting at the Chamber of Commerce this Wednesday. Officers elected include Alex Jung president, R G Striegler first vice president, H H Sagebiel second vice president, J S Heiner third vice president, Norman Keller secretary treasurer, C J Dooley lion tamer, Felix Stehling tail twister, and directors W L Kott Albert Koennecke. The club plans biweekly 12:30 pm meetings and civic service to the city and surrounding communities.
The Temple Chamber of Commerce names C. J. Dooley president with E. H. Riley as chairman and members Joe Stein A. H. Kneese H. A. Ries Ad. Gold J. W. Metzger and Estelle Smith. The committee begins work on airport plans funded by a $5 000 gift from Mrs. Smith and Estelle. They will inspect Kerrville Airport when they visit Friday morning.
Fifty three wool samples sent to the College Station plant show fleece weights from 5 to 10.7 pounds with an 8.3 pound average. Cleaned weight ranges 2.55 to 44 pounds, shrinkage 53.67 to 67.86 percent, average 62.83. The wool, one year growth, measures 2 to 3 inches and will be sold when enough is gathered. freight cost was $1.25 per hundred pounds. County agent offers assist with scouring.
Mrs Minna Dechert of Fredericksburg marked her 73rd birthday Sunday among siblings children and grandchildren at Alfred Klaerner's Pecan Grove. A noon dinner was served and many relatives traveled long distances to join the celebration. The Standard extends best wishes for many happy returns.
Mr. Wm Grobe came back from a business trip to Laredo Texas. Mr Albert Stehling proprietor of the Ever Ready Motor Co returned from an Automobile Dealers Convention in San Antonio. Rev Richard J Weber who graduated at Wartburg Seminary recently left for Bay City where he accepted a position.
Road Supervisor Adolf Weinheimer reports three day traffic averages at county lines. Kendall-Gillespie line 450 cars, Mason-Gillespie line 404, Llano-Gillespie line 75.
The notice emphasizes citizen duty to vote and urges participation in the July 16 election, stressing it as a most important civic event and asking readers to cast their votes.
The complete program for the Medina Hereford Ranch event in Bexar county July 17 to 19 features lessons on fruit growing livestock cattle poultry swine dairy farming and field crops. The six year old outing includes homemakers activities and demonstrations with camping near the Medina River 2 miles west of San Antonio on Castroville Road.
A son was born last Saturday to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Boos. The family announces the new arrival and sends congratulations.
Edmund Kott and his family along with Ed Apelt and his family depart for an extended journey to border towns and Mexico seeking travel and exploration opportunities.
The Traveler's Cafe will be temporarily located in the former Barrier-Maier Building opposite O Kolmeier & Co.
Monroe Kidd of Loyal Valley donated several odd wood growths to the local collection, expanding the scope of regional specimens and prompting curiosity among observers.
The issue notes a Mid-Summer Clearance Sale starting Wednesday July 17 advertised by Schumann Bros. The notice highlights the event as a local sale with potential bargains during the period.
Mr. Adolf Dietz of Electra visited the city. Irene Itz and Tony Braeher hosted a party at Fredericksburg for Carolyn Cason and her mother, Mrs. Cason, who were visiting. Guests included Boots Wilson Sybil Goldsmith Laura Van Tuyhl Clay Sandige May me Griffin Marian Oldfather and Lylie Meadows. They dined at Tourist Park Sunday then toured Bear Mountain and Enchanted Rock Monday before returning for supper at Rev Braeher's home.
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