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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1934
Page
1
The piece notes Hitler's continued control in Germany with strong public support under his thumb, suggesting only a collapse in economic resources could threaten his power. It contrasts Russia's one million planned parachute jumpers with Germany's fragile balance amid rising acclaim for Hitler's Reichstag address.
The report notes extreme heat up to 115 degrees in China’s wheat belts, with cholera deaths and locust plagues ravaging crops. It warns widespread famine may follow next winter and contrasts China’s trials with troubles at home. Continued on page 2.
Returns of the primary election will be posted Saturday night at a large bulletin board at Seipp's Pavilion Fredericksburg. District and state returns will follow as available. The Fredericksburg Concert Band will perform free at 8. No admission to the grounds. A dance will follow in the pavilion.
L. P. Clark veteran breeder and judge offers a fine ewe lamb to the high point man in the sheep judging contest at the Fair in August. Clark, who founded his herd in 1922 after moving from New York, now maintains over 300 registered Delaine sheep and has a notable record at state fairs.
The Catholic Staatsverband met July 17 to 19 in High Hill with delegates from Fredericksburg including Rev. A Leopold and Mrs. Kruse among others. Attendance reportedly exceeded prior conventions while drought affected Schulenburg area crops. Dairying near Schulenburg via Carnation Milk plant is cited as unprofitable due to low milk and cream prices.
Miss Sophie Heep spent the last week in San Antonio visiting sights and meeting local residents during a brief personal trip.
Dr Hugo A Walter a local optometrist drowned in the Colorado River near the Albert Matern ranch five miles above Marble Falls. Relatives rushed to Marble Falls to join in the search but the body was recovered around 11 30 p m Sunday night seven hours after the accident. Norman Keller who accompanied Walter reported that while baiting a trot line Walter was hooked in the side of his bathing suit and fought to free himself.
The Palace Theatre announces an unusual Gala Hollywood Premiere on Friday August 3 featuring local residents impersonating movie stars in songs dances and dialogue. Manager Mr Moore plans a large cast of 40 or more performers with comedy beauty and pageantry. Continued on page 2 col 4.
Carl H Leifeste born January 1 1854 near Castell Texas died July 18 1934 at his son Hermans home in Fredericksburg aged 80 years 6 months 18 days He married Fredericka Jordan January 20 1880 and spent most of his life in Mason County with later years in Fredericksburg Surviving are widow daughter Mrs Hugo Dannheim and four sons Ernest Arthur
Nazi gunmen in uniform of a Vienna regiment fatally shot Chancellor Engelbert Dollfuss at 2 45 p m in the Austrian chancellery. He died instantly and his body remained there as Putschists, after holding the chancellery for hours, departed in trucks bound toward the German border under a surrender deal with unharmed government members.
A newspaper editor discusses the challenge of balancing honesty and controversy when political writing may alienate friends. He notes editors face a choice between ceasing to write or continuing with transparency, acknowledging the weight of public scrutiny. Continued on page 2, Col 5.
The Giants defeated the Broncos 13 to 6 at Comfort, collecting their fourth consecutive victory. Christy Lindemann pitched for Comfort and limited the attack until late, while Chester Klaemer started for the Giants with shutout innings through five. Goforth, Schnei der, and Meyer sparked the offense with multiple hits as the team opened with five runs in the first inning.
The sale of 3.2 beer is prohibited on election days in Texas from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Violators face fines from 50 to 500 dollars and possible jail time. The law applies to hotels cafes and other outlets. Texas will be bone dry on primary election day July 28 for the first time since legalization.
Grand and petit jurors selected to serve at the August Term of District Court beginning August 20 were disclosed Monday with opening of sealed lists by District Clerk E L Schmidt. The court is set for three weeks but will have a light docket, according to Clerk Schmidt.
Cotton producers must file exemption applications by July 25 with district committeemen. Nine districts are listed with designated committeemen including Eckert, Eck wardt, Jenschke, Weinheimer, Grona, Jost, Whitewood, Neffendorf, and Gold. Applicants must show farm size and cultivated acreage.
Funeral services for Doctor Hugo Alfons Walter were held at Beckmann's Funeral Home with Rev G C Brannies leading the rites. Interment followed in City Cemetery. Walter, born April 11 1901, died July 22 1934, leaves a wife Elizabeth Eskew Walter and son Hugo Jr along with his parents two sisters and one brother.
Mrs Frank Houy died at her Fredericksburg home after a lingering illness Wednesday night at 9 10. Funeral services will be held Friday at 4 00 PM at Beckmann's Funeral Home with interment in City Cemetery.
A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs A Wehmeyer on July 22. Col Alfred Petsch attends the Reserve Officers Training Camp in San Antonio. Several local young men left for San Antonio Wednesday to join the Army, including Louis Knopp Hubert Knopp Lawrence Hartmann Marcus Schaper Frank Riba Eugene Hirsch Manuel Chavez Rubin Schult and Ernst Houy.
The 1934 changes add a 10 cent delivery fee for domestic registered insured or collect on delivery mail restricted to the addressee and for official registered mail. From August 1 a money order purchase fee applies to cashing at a different office. Also on August 1 all over 16 must buy the Migratory Bird Hunting Stamp and Certificate.
J Hoerster pays a 5 percent dividend for Bank of Fredericksburg and Citizens Bank. Interested parties may call at the bank for checks. Mr W Pyka and family of Fredericksburg spent the weekend with relatives at Bandera.
Mr and Mrs Hy Marshall of San Antonio visited Mr Felix Marshall and other relatives here, sharing hospitality and catching up during a family gathering.
Funeral services for Mrs Henry Land nee Louise Grobe were held at Junction Texas on July 19 at 4 P M with Rev Bradshaw officiating. Born February 5 1880 in North Grape Creek county she died July 18 at 7 30 P M at the family residence near Junction. She married Henry Land February 22 1902 and they lived at Willow Creek Gillespie County then Kimble County where she remained until death. She left two children Mrs Willie Herbert and Lester Grobe.
Cotton Tager Cotton Tagger of Gillespie County attaches bale tags to old cotton held locally. Exemption exists for cotton produced and ginned before June 1, 1934, but it cannot move without tags after August 1, 1934. A certificate accompanies each bale through every transaction, though filing forms slows tagging progress.
Mr and Mrs Max W Staudt departed Sunday for Austin Luling Victoria Edna and San Antonio on a business and pleasure trip and expect to return Thursday.
A Gulf Coastal storm brought heavy rain and winds across south and southeast Texas. Fredericksburg reported over an inch of rain by Thursday, while the Texas coast endured major losses including eleven deaths. Cotton crops around Corpus Christi were ruined, with multi million dollar losses, as sea winds battered Sea Drift where a $75,000 yacht belonging to A. C. Burton of Houston was wrecked. The storm tracked west from the Gulf, centering between Rockport and Port O’Connor, severing wire communications as winds hit 60 to 80 mph.
E N Holmegreen, chairman of the State Corn Hog Review Board, reports Gillespie County contracts sent to Washington and expects quick approval and checks. County agent Grote and the College Station office praise the orderly arrival of contracts and commend the county committee Herman J. Weinheimer, Tom Jung, Walter Schlaudt, and Hilmar Weinheimer for diligent work.
Rev Arthur Koerner united Adolf Kammilah son of Mrs Charles Kammiah and Mrs Ida Baag to Miss Baag daughter of Mrs Emil Baag on Tuesday at 4 pm at Holy Ghost Church. Attendants included Edgar Kammiah Laura Baag Margaret Schmidt Bruno Baag Alfred Herbert. A reception followed at the bride’s mother home and the couple will reside in Fredericksburg where the groom works for the Highway Department.
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