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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1934
Page
1
Fred Brewster observes eagles and ospreys and crows around a Jasper park lake. An osprey catches a fish but eagles and crows contest it with the crow group always winning, illustrating a social inversion. J Pierpont Morgan’s Corsair yacht visit prompts commentary on wealth and happiness.
The piece questions the nation's direction amid strikes and unrest and quotes President Roosevelt praising better homes and living conditions as the New Deal aimed to extend to all corners of the United States during his Porto Rico and Virgin Islands visit.
The text reflects on humanity’s universal desire for lasting goods and questions how to make these benefits permanent rather than transient. It frames the pursuit as a central historical preoccupation without detailing specific methods or outcomes.
A movement against immoral moving pictures expands beyond Catholic leadership in Baltimore with Anglican and Protestant groups considering involvement. Jewish synagogues and rabbis have joined, broadening the campaign against indecency as Catholic led the crusade.
Keen interest in the forthcoming Democratic Primary on July 28 is shown by absentee voting. Absentee voting began twenty days before the election, on Monday July 9, with July 25 as the final day. Residents away on election day must register at County Clerk Albert Klett's office.
The Fredericksburg Volunteer Fire Department distributes red stickers reading F. D. Fredericksburg for members. Cars with stickers have right of way over others in emergencies, and violators will face legal penalties. Fire trucks must pass, and drivers should move promptly when sirens sound. Do not park near fires or hinder access. Mayor B Krauskopf.
John F Scott born November 24 1864 at Fish Pond Alabama died July 8 1934 at Fredericksburg after a long residence in Gillespie and Guadalupe counties He married Stella Dabney in 1887 and had three children Winton Lyle and Reba Known for industry honesty and devotion a Methodist and Mason his death mourned by many friends in the community
Washington DC July 18 The public works administration today withdrew 15 allotments aggregating 528 230 for non federal projects The list included Rosenberg Texas 28000 for improving the water system Bastrop Texas 51000 for a sanitary sewer system Liberty Hill Texas 500 for a school
Rev T Haag and family departed Wednesday for Seguin to visit Mrs M Haag and her daughters.
Mr and Mrs Hubert Kott joined Mrs J R Connally Jr and their son for a trip to Abilene after a months visit in Fredericksburg with the Connally party returning home soon after.
The 49th Gillespie County Fair runs August 24 to 26 with a new livestock judging contest directed by Harper Rawlings. Angora goats and Delaine ewes donated by Texas breeders will prize the sheep and goat contest. Copies of the fair catalog are available from Secretary O H Burgdorff.
Relief Office in Fred ericksburg hosts an emergency feed loan office. Field Supervisor E. E. Reynolds announced July 17 that loans are available to farmers and stockmen in Gillespie County for feed purchases and planting forage crops. Local staff include Francis Stahl with county committee Edyth Krauskopf Alfred Cameron Clemens Kneese and A. D. Stahl. Applications require no other means of credit.
Rev A Koerner united Walde mar Oehler and Nora Kunz in marriage on Thursday at 4 PM. Attendants included Chester Kasper Elgin Kunz Ella Mae Oehler and Florence Klein. The groom, son of Friedrich and Mrs Oeoehler, will live on a ranch in Slane County after a wedding feast at the bride’s parents home.
Menard July 13 Manceil Ivey is jailed here and Willie Heaton jailed at San Angelo charged with burglary in the John Treadwell residence looting. Loot worth 250 dollars was largely recovered by Sheriff Cecil Watson who made arrests within hours of discovery. Bond set at 1000 each. Heaton previously got two-year sentence for hog theft and faces assault with intent to murder charges from Jefferson Seevert.
The July term met in regular session with plans to hold a public budget hearing on August 15. A special session on July 23 will approve the annual final report of Tax Collector Walter E. Knoche. Joe G. Kaiser was named to continue service.
The Fredericksburg Giants topped the Bourne White Sox 6 to 1 to seize sole possession of first in the Mountain League. Smokey Kraemer pitched well allowing seven hits and one run as Felix and others contributed key hits and solid defense. Uecker led the Sox with two singles and a triple.
The article urges Texas citizens to participate in the Democratic Primary to influence state and national leadership. It argues that in Texas the primary effectively decides elections and stresses that voting rights empower farmers workers and ordinary citizens to shape government, noting the 20th century shift toward broader citizen representation.
The railroad establishes reduced freight rates for drought relief effective immediately. Two thirds of regular rates apply to grain and feed stuffs excluding hay, and half rates to hay and related items, when shipped to support livestock feeding in the drought area. Certificates from County Agents are required and surrender to railroad agents to obtain lower rates. Outbound livestock shipments to Government Canning Plants are charged two thirds of regular rates, collected at the other end.
The fifth annual Lutheran Summer Chautauqua began at Texas Lutheran College Seguin Wednesday and runs through Sunday. Hundreds registered with three Lutheran bodies participating. Leaders include Mrs D B Kraybill Montgomery WV Mrs A E Jaegli San Antonio Prof Adolph Streng and Rev W F Kraushaar. A German service is set for July 22 at 8 30 a.m. with Rev Theo M Haag Fredericksburg preaching.
John H Sharp of Ellis County seeks the Associate Justice seat on the Texas Supreme Court to succeed Judge Thomas B Greenwood who will not seek re election. Sharp was raised in Robertson County and educated in public schools in Texas and Southwestern University at Georgetown. He practiced law in Ellis County for 25 years and was appointed to the Supreme Court Commission by the Governor in 1929 and reappointed in 1980 under the new appointive law for a six year term.
Center Point Texas July 13 Magnolia oil tanks robbed of 456 gallons of gasoline and a quantity of oil Thursday night with an estimated loss around 150 dollars.
Llano July 13 An altercation at the end of a domino party led to the fatal stabbing of Lloyd Fleming 41 a longtime Llano county ranchman at the Bud Casey ranch 18 miles northwest of Llano about 1130 p m Thursday A charge of murder was filed Friday against J S Morgan 21 a neighboring ranchman Morgan was arrested at his home early Friday by Sheriff Dan McDonald The charge followed the incident and continued on page 2 Col i
Five people were brought to Keidel Sanitarium after accidents near Fredericksburg last Sunday. Morgan Conn was injured near Hye when struck or fell from a moving car. G E Smith Clyde Ross and William Trupe were hurt when their truck overturned near the Benno Hohenberger place on San Antonio Road. Edwin Lueders, riding near Live Oak, was thrown from a horse and suffered a concussion. All were released from the hospital.
Richard Hahn died Monday night at 11 30. Funeral services were held Wednesday July 18 at M E Church South with Rev Gammenthaler and assistants. He was born October 24 1861 in Industry Texas and died aged 72 years 8 months 22 days. He married Louise Dechert January 7 1885. Survived by widow three children Mrs Marvin Wiemers Cora Hahn Willie Hahn a brother Joachim Hahn and several grandchildren and other relatives. Three brothers William Otto Herman and four sisters Dora Sophie Julius Rusche and Theodore Rusche preceded him in death.
Corsicana July 16 The Texas Centennial Commission adopts a 15 million dollar target for the 1936 celebration. Cities must file site bids by September 1, 1934. John H. Shary offices inession report on planning, led by John D Middleton of Greenville, approved subject to later revision.
Mrs Eddie Stein underwent an appendectomy after illness. Hospital details are not provided.
County Agent Henry Grote reports the first cattle purchase in Gillespie County will start today as officials inspect cattle in the Crabapple community. Inspections divide cattle into three classes to speed appraisal. more than 300 contracts cover about 5000 head. Prices range from 4 to 20 dollars per head depending on age, with signing contingent on agreeing to future government rulings.
July 16 Brownwood Texas workers near finishing closure of the Brownwood Lake flood gate. Water had been released to feed rice fields 500 miles away along the Colorado River. More than 10 000 acre feet of water remain in the lake as the gate nears complete shutdown.
Morton Burnam a well known pecan man living near Marble Falls was seriously injured after falling from a pecan tree in the Brazos River bottom near Granbury Tuesday afternoon. A search party found him at midnight in a dazed condition and he was taken to a Fort Worth hospital. doctors fear spinal injuries.
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