Morgan and Pecora in Washington and Berlin Showdowns
Washington reveals the House of Morgan and Company let friends profit while Morgan paid no US income tax in 1982 and 1931. Pecora proves efficient yet fails to win affection as investigations unfold. German representatives en route to Chicago face mobbing in New York. a protester strikes a police sergeant with a sign while police warn foes to target Berlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan
United States
England
Washington
House of Morgan and Company
Pecora
Hitler
New York
Hans Weidemann
Berlin
Mayor Kelly’s “Let’s Go, Chicago” Week Spotlight
Readers urged to follow Mayor Kelly’s radio call and visit Chicago for the exposition and the city’s wonders. The piece notes Kelly’s rapid work after Mayor Cermak’s death and his pledge to learn from Chicago’s citizens while carrying out the duties of office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayor Kelly
Chicago
Kelly
Cermak
Wall Street cheers higher prices despite global dollar decline
Wall Street signals higher prices as stocks rise, yet foreign currencies slip, making the dollar weaker abroad. The piece notes the paradox of booming U S markets and a shrinking dollar while asserting American money remains the best buying power at home. It highlights industrial demand for government-backed partnership, and references William B. Leeds and airship travel as a lead-in to continued coverage on page 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street
United States
Fredericksburg Chosen For Hill Country Bankers Meeting
Fredericksburg was selected as the site for the next quarterly Hill Country Bankers Association meeting to be held in July. Speakers included J I Wright C E Maedgen S R Knight Moursand and others. About 75 attended with Fredericksburg representation by Cameron Petsch Metzger Sagebiel and Ruley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kerrville
Tex
Fredericksburg
Hull Country Bankers Association
J.I. Wright
Citizens Industrial Bank of Corpus Christi
C. E. Maedgen
Lubcock National Bank
R. Knight
National Bank of Commerce
San Antonio
J. M. Gaddis
Frost National
H. T. Sellers
Oscar Driscoll
South Texas Bank and Trust Company
Albert Moursand
Johnson City
Maedigen
S. A. Express
Messrs
Alfred Cameron
Alfred Petsch
John Metzger
H. H. Sagebiel
E. H. Ruley
Chamber of Commerce Resolves Vocational Teacher Duties
The Chamber of Commerce clarifies that the vocational agriculture teacher must not perform veterinary work or overlap with county agents or veterinarians. The public is urged to keep the teacher focused on classes or clubs, and not call on him for veterinary duties. Edythe Krauskopf notes the resolution. Also reports attendance at Humble Oil Co. banquet in San Antonio and district convention involvement. Counterfeit coins are circulating in Fredericksburg. Local obituary marks the death of Charles Bartels. Gillespie County youths join the Reforestration Army, with several named stationed at Jemez Springs, New Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Edythe Krauskopf
C. of C
Gillespie County
Jemez Springs
New Mexico
Paul L. Lange
Lange
Charles Dubray
Victor Rosenbach
Adam Novian
P. Walker
H. Fiedler
Louis (Booby) Schneider
Local Baptists Dedicate Their New Church
A dedication service Sunday May 28 marked the opening of the First Baptist church of Fredericksburg for Gospel service. Delegates from Boerne Dripping Springs Austin and Wilson City attended with local members and friends filling the church. Mrs A H Bartholmae and Mrs F W Bartel sang and Dr John A Held of Waco delivered the sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church of
Fredericksburg
Boerne
Dripping Springs
Austin
Wilson City
A. H. Bartholmae
F. W. Bartel
John A. Held
Waco
Grobe Fiedler Tie The Knot In May Ceremony
Tuesday evening May 16 Father Heckmann united Eddie Grobe and Lillie Fiedler in marriage. Attendants included Pearl Fiedler Edna Grobe Clarence Fiedler and Alfred Grobe. A reception followed at the bride's home. The couple will reside in Fredericksburg where Grobe works as a barber. Congratulations and best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Heckmann
Eddie Grobe
August Grobe
Lillie Fiedler
August Fiedler
Pearl Fiedler
Edna Grobe
Clarence Fiedler
Alfred Grobe
Fredericksburg
Grobe
Golden Wedding of Mr and Mrs Frank Pyka
Mr and Mrs Frank Pyka celebrated their fifty year wedding anniversary at home and in St Stanislaus Church with Rev Father Kickx officiating. The couple, pioneers of the county, repledged vows with a ceremony witnessed by many relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Pyka
St. Stanislaus Church
Helen Mary Mazurek
Father Kickx
Rome
W. E. Ruge
Mrs Witten and son return from Texas visit
Mrs Paul Witten and her son return to San Antonio after a two week visit with Mrs Witten's father Mr August Schoenewolf and family in Beaumont and Fredericksburg acquaintances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Witten
San Antonio
Special Court Session Delayed to End of Week
A special term of court mainly to handle local bank receivership suits was postponed due to a defendant’s illness. Judge Lamar Thaxton overruled pleas to postpone to the August term, and the case will resume Friday morning with more sessions possible Saturday if time allows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lamar Thaxton
Adjournment Of 43rd Texas Legislature Ends Long Session
The 43rd Texas Legislature adjourned on Friday at noon after a record long session. Gov Ferguson proposals for a sales tax and independent commissions failed. The body cut total appropriations from 46 million to 33 million with 10 million for session costs. It legalized betting on horse races and prize fighting, approved 3.2 beer, and paved the way for a national prohibition amendment.
Wertheim Woman Receives Death Notice Saturday
Mrs Wertheim received the death notice Saturday morning and left immediately for New Braunfels.
Local Family Visits and Parish News
Mr and Mrs Willie Halfmann of Rowena visited Fredericksburg with Blanchard relatives. Rev E A F Hannemann and family reside again at the Cave Creek Lutheran parsonage where he has served as minister. Gillespie County Board of Equalization reviews current year tax assessments. Julia Estill heads to San Antonio to meet Miss Mattie Wiley of La Feria for a minor operation. Marcus Wehmeyer injured at Standard office when a five gallon glass container slipped. sixteen stitches required for a cut arm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Halfmann
Rowena
Christ. Blanchard
Fredericksburg
E. A. F. Hannemann
Cave Creek Lutheran Parsonage
Gillespie County Commissioner’s Court
Board of Equalization
Julia Estill
San Antonio
Mattie Wiley
la Feria
Marcus Wehmeyer
Standard Office
Wehmeyer
Brady Turks Defeat Giants 11 to 8 in Loosely Played Game
The Brady Turks defeated the Giants 11 to 8 on Sunday as Holt led the Brady offense with a triple and two singles. Peter and E Klaerner each had a double and two singles, while Brasig and Specs Smith relieved and kept the Giants to few hits. Peters dislocated his left elbow attempting a continued play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Jodan
Brady Turks
Giants
Holt
Brady
Peter
E. Klaerner
Brasig
Specs Smith
Hugo Klaerner
Klaerner
Vogel
Hugo
Peters
City Tax Row Sparks Fredericksburg Law Change Rush
A bipartisan push to rewrite tax collection law aims to clear ownership of about 210000 unpaid city taxes in Fredericksburg. Proponents say swift action avoids suits and ill will, while the local school board protests and seeks Governor veto. the bill moved under Senate urgency and faces ongoing petitions.
Supreme Court Denies Denison's Chair in Texas Highway Board
The Texas Supreme Court ruled Frank L. Denison of Temple ineligible to chair the state highway commission. It held a two thirds Senate vote was required to confirm a governor’s appointee and that the Senate record could reflect the actual vote count. Denison’s appointment, previously rejected twice by the Senate, will require a new nominee after sine die adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Nnoon
Texas Supreme Court
Frank L. Denison
Temple
State Highway Commission
Miriam A. Ferguson
Senate
Supreme Court
Denison
Wenison
Jenison
Travis County District Court
Third Court of Civil Appeals
Duecker and Hardin Wedding at Fredericksburg Parish
Victor Duecker son of Mr and Mrs Charles Duecker of Cave Creek wed Ida Maud Hardin of Willow City at the Catholic Parish in Fredericksburg. Ceremony by Father Heckmann with attendants Hebert Haas. They honeymoon briefly and plan to reside in Cave Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Duecker
Charles Duecker
Cave Creek
Ida Maud Hardin
Willow City
Fredericksburg
Heckmann
Hebert Haas
Local Social Notes Highlight Weekend Travels and Visits
Mrs. Eugene Evers spent the weekend in Austin. Mr. R. Wendt and family of San Diego Texas visit Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Guffy. The local bank will be closed Saturday June 3 Jefferson Davis birthday. Mr. J. W. Braeutigam and M. W. Braeutigam Jr. with Miss Mamie Schaper accompanied Miss Ada Braeuligam to San Antonio after time at Fredericksburg. Mrs. August Weigehausen left Thursday for Houston after visiting her mother and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. R. Wendt
San Diego, Texas
W. R. Guffy
Jefferson Davis
J. W. Braeutigam
M. W. Braeutigam Jr
Mamie Schaper
Ada Braeuligam
San Antonio
Fredericksburg
August Weigehausen
Houston
Jacob Gold
Fredericksburg Band to Perform at Palace Theater Friday
The Fredericksburg Band conducted by Mr. Adolf Hopf will present a musical program at the Palace Theater on Friday night June the 8th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg
Adolf Hopf
Palace Theater
Interest And Penalty To Be Remitted
Tax Collector W E Knoche reports Senate Bill No 262 signed by the Governor May 26 provides that all interest and penalties on delinquent Ad Valorem and poll taxes due the state county road and school districts shall be released if paid by set dates with graduated non cumulative penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Knoche
Semi Annual Tax Payments Due By July First
Time is drawing near for those who paid the split tax in advance to settle the last half by July 1 1933 to avoid a ten percent penalty and six percent interest. In other news Miss Mathilda Gliddon of San Antonio visited the Zinckes in Fredericksburg. Eugene Hirsch spent several days with friends in Austin. Mr Chas Young and family of Willow City spent last weekend in San Antonio. Mr and Mrs Joe Ernst visited Mrs Herm Ochs in San Antonio. Mrs Ochs is recovering after illness. Alvin and H R Zesch of Mason visited Fredericksburg on their way home from San Antonio where Mrs Paul Zesch had a serious operation. Rev G C Branies his wife and Ruth Cora went to Brenham for Blinn Junior College anniversary and their daughter Estella graduation exercises. they will visit Houston before returning Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Alvin and
H. R. Zesch
Mason
Fredericksburg
San Antonio
Paul Zesch
G. C. Branies
Ruth Cora
Brenham
Blinn
Estella
Houston
A. W., Kobs
Woerner Grocery adds vegetable cooler for fresher display
Woerner Grocery Company reports new equipment to improve service in fresh fruits and vegetables. The vegetable cooler keeps produce crisp and serves as an attractive display, helping the firm stay competitive with larger city merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woerner Grocery Company
Fredericksburg
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By Antour Baissana
Chicago Times
Uncle Sam
William B. Leeds
Herman Heep
Max Wahl
Gilbert Kaderli
Milton Petermann
Eddie Loth
Eugene Schmidt
Humble Oil Co
the Representatives of the
Charles Bartels
O. G. Bartels
New Braunfels
Emma Wertheim
Alex Jung
Striegler
The
Great American Life Insurance Co
Repres
R. A. Gold
A. W. Henke
Lawrence Knopp
Oscar Stehling
Paul E. Knopp
Striegier
Grobe - Fiedler
Rheingold
Norn
Willie Friedrich
Gottlieb
Dallas
Clarence Mogford
P. L. Ranch
Hardin Ranch
Matthew Pyka
Jacob Meurer
Henry Meurer
Dora Molberg
Catholic Staats Verband
Selma
Emil Kleck
Beaumont
Mary Schildknecht
Luella Kleck
Fred Kleck
Col. Petsch
Wieser
Usener
Fredericksburg Independent
Sagebiel
Petsch Wieser
Highway Commission
Mrs
Eugene Evers
Mathilda Gliddon of
August Zincke
Eugene Hirsch
Chas. Young and
Joe Ernst
Herm. Ochs
Llano
Bceerne
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