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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1932
Page
1
The piece mocks a European welching bloc seeking debt relief while praising Amelia Earhart Putnam for flying solo across the Atlantic in under 15 hours. It cites her savings, training, and a unanimous Distinguished Flying Cross, noting the praise she received. It also cites English cases on a wife's independence and property rights with critical tone toward legal views.
The piece notes Kemal Pasha’s ban on reporting death by own action in Turkey and says Constantinople papers are prosecuted for Kreuger suicides. It argues for open discussion and full facts, contrasting U S reactions and urging continued coverage. Continued on page 2 col 1.
The Mason Mavericks tied for first in the Hill Country League by edging the Liano Cowboys 5 to 4 at Mason, scoring two runs in the ninth. Rod Sanders won his first Brave start with 13 strikeouts against Carlos Goodman as Kerrville beat Junction 5 to 2. Brady Turkeys routed the Giants 12 to 3 at Brady.
Willow Creek community mourns Oscar Kramer 75 died at home after long illness Tuesday May 24 at 11 am. Born July 24 1856 he m arried Lisette Rodenbusch. ten children with eight surviving. Survived by widow two brothers 22 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Funeral Thursday 2:30 pm Schaetters Funeral Home with interment Greenwood Cemetery. Rev A Koerner officiated. Schaetter's Quartett sang. Large attendance and sympathy shown.
A kitchen shower was hosted Sunday May 22 at Mrs. Clemens Beyer’s home 114 W Hart Ave San Antonio Texas honoring Miss Erna Welgehausen. Attendees included Mrs. Clemens Beyer Mrs. Harry Beyer and Mrs. Arthur Welgehausen with gifts presented by John Alden Moon and Jo Anna Beyer in bride and groom costumes. Carl Welgehausen delivered gifts as Lohengrin played. Games and prizes went to Mrs. Walter Ehle Mrs. Earl Harless and Miss Emma Dietrich. Cake and jello served to 35 guests.
Chester Klaerner returns home from Rice Institute Houston after finishing his junior year. A three letter man at Rice he carved a slice of hall of fame by pitching two no hit games in the Southwest Conference pennant chase.
Prohibition agents C. L. Moss of San Antonio and A. D. Fitzgerald of Austin raided Sunday night near the Blanco Kendall Gillespie County line. They seized a 250 gallon still with boiler, eighty three barrels of whiskey mash, a small truck and other equipment. C. L. Whitehead of Kendall County was arrested and jailed in Fredericksburg then sent to Austin for a preliminary hearing.
Growers should keep melons shallow rooted with surface mulch to limit weeds. Insects like striped cucumber beetle and plant lice are controlled by nicotine dust. spray Bordeaux mixture weekly to curb anthracnose wilt blight and mildew. Pruning aids quality. remove bruised melons and cut stems close to fruit when vines are dry.
Herbert Merz, student at the Medical Department of the State University at Galveston, visits home before starting an internship at the State Hospital in Austin under Dr. Standifer. Elmer Maier, son of Mr and Mrs H C Maier, earns a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Texas A and M College on June 4 and plans to take the state board exam.
Miss Edith Krauskopf of the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce spoke at a goodwill radio program extending to Fredericksburg. Local artists contributed as Station WOAI delivered the pleasing salute. The series promotes friendly exchanges within the San Antonio trade territory and drew listener comment across the Hill Country.
The Texas Supreme Court held the Small land law constitutional and valid. It ruled river beds are state property, not allocated to the permanent school fund, and that revenues from bed development would go to general revenue. The case State versus Bradford involved about 600 claimants to oil bearing land in Wheeler and Gray counties.
Fredericksburg resident Henry E. Fischer died Friday morning after a brief illness at age 67 years 11 months and 9 days. Funeral services are set for Saturday at 3 p.m. from the family home and M E Church with burial in City Cemetery. An obituary will be published next week.
The Fredericksburg Tourist Park Swimming Pool will open Sunday with no charges for anyone bringing their own bathing suit and towels.
A bolt of lightning struck the chimney of the Henry Schaefer building Wednesday morning, tearing the chimney down and displacing several bricks from the wall. Hugo Peterman of the University of Texas business administration department was chosen by Firestone Tire and Rubber Company representatives from 125 students for a position with the company and will travel to Akron, Ohio, this summer for a prescribed course. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Frank Peterman.
Dan Anderegg of Doss was found guilty by a Justice Court jury this week on an alleged charge of placing several hundred dead goats on creeks and other parts of his property near neighbors. The complaint, filed by Dr. A B Williamson county health officer, followed by state health officers, cited infractions after the spring freeze that killed many animals. Anderegg was fined $10 and costs and gave notice of appeal to the district court.
Mrs. Nettie Ward, a Llano county ranch owner, was wounded in the neck and hands by a shotgun blast at her Llano home around noon. Her son in law Rufus Deats Jr was arrested and jailed as a witness said to be present during the shooting.
The ten year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Edwin Deike of Hye was painfully hurt when a passing car struck her near Johnson City on highway 20. She suffered cuts and bruises to head and face and several teeth were knocked out. Dr Barnwell treated her and she is reported to be recovering. The Blanco County Courier criticizes drivers for failing to slow down in towns and urges motor cops to enforce speed limits.
Miss C B Benson of Bartlett has been chosen by the school board to fill the primary department role after Miss Evelyn Stulkin resigned. The Fredericksburg public school faculty is now complete. The Fredericksburg Fair Association directors set a two day fair for September 10 and 11, with further details to follow.
Mrs Louis Haun of near Hye is on the road to recovery after an operation for a tooth infection. The injured member still causes pain and needs continued attention by the attending physician.
The Southern Pacific challenges the Fredericksburg and Northern valuation of 227000 placed by Interstate Commerce Commission examiner Molster. SP says future earning power was undervalued and complains maintenance deferrals inflated profits, arguing real net income would drop from 77718 to 10157 if maintenance were current. Continued on page 2 column 2.
Mr and Mrs Edwin Schlueter celebrated their birthday last Sunday May 29 with relatives friends and Harmony Boys Orchestra at Cave Creek picnic grounds. A noon barbecue featured bread pickles coffee salads and other foods followed by games and amusements and refreshments in the afternoon. Guests departed before sundown wishing the couple many happy returns of their natal day.
Riley Grain Co opens in the William Schneider Warehouse on the F. N. R. track selling Liberty Mills products wholesale. Seeking wheat and oats, the firm advertises newly launched business. Messrs Victor Kneese and Albert Loudon will attend the University of Texas summer session.
The Louis Jordan Post held memorial ceremonies Sunday at Fredericksburg High School Auditorium and campus. Rev F A Bracher gave the invocation, the Fredericksburg Choral Club sang The Vacant Chair, and Rev Theo M Haag delivered the principal address. The roster was read, ten trees were dedicated on campus, and Legionnaires fired a salute and decorated local cemeteries.
A Washington Bicentennial Committee meeting at the Chamber of Commerce outlined a July Fourth program including a morning band concert and speeches, an afternoon parade, and nighttime entertainment. The plan received unanimous support with several organizations pledging help and others to report Monday at 8 PM. Fredericksburg community clubs and county organizations were invited to participate and repeat attendees were urged to attend Monday’s meeting.
Col Alf Petsch presided over a Thursday barbecue at Klaerner's Park honoring the Fredericksburg Giants ball team. Sheriff Alf Klaerner directed the supper as Col Petsch led guests in short talks. Hosts and guests praised the hospitality and optimism for a strong pennant race in the second half.
Juenke and Schoenewolf delivered five carloads of wool to outside markets during the early part of the week.
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