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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1930
Page
6
The clipping lists the paper’s leadership including R. Klett as Managing Editor and BR E. Jordan as Sports Editor along with Wm. Petmecky Feature Editor and Wm. Habenicht Business Manager.
The notice indicates an item was entered at the Fredericksburg Texas Post Office as second class matter.
Public guidance directs communications to Frederisburg Publishing Co. Business matters go to Bookkeeper's Dept while other issues go to Editor's Dept.
The piece urges organized living for farmers in Fredericksburg while criticizing editors who attack Texas from Sherman. It notes a New York law barring license restoration after two drunk driving convictions causing injury, and reports local youth mischief, a chicken incident, and calls for parental help. It highlights vacation road safety statistics and a Junction picnic and barbecue plan for June 17–18 with races, dancing, and speakers.
Church notices announce a festival service and Lord's Supper. On Sunday June 15 at 8 pm the pastor will explain in German the Confession Paragraph of the congregation's constitution. All members urged to attend, especially youth. Junior League will not meet but join the lecture. Friends welcome.
Ziens Evangelical Lutheran Church announces Pentecost services Sunday and Monday starting at 10:00 AM with Holy Communion on Sunday. Preparatory services at 9:30 AM. Parochial Summer School begins Tuesday after Pentecost. Pastor F A Bracher invites all to worship.
The Evangelical Church marks Pentecost Sunday with Sunday School at 9 00 A M Confessional Service at 9 30 A M and Divine Service with the Lord s Supper at 10 00 A M all on Sunday June 8 1920 or the stated date in the notice.
The Methodist Episcopal Church will join sister church for Diamond Jubilee celebrations with a 9:30 A M Sunday school. Rev C A Lehmberg of Cameron Texas will preach in German to an overflowing crowd. All other services are suspended as worship continues. G C Brannies Pastor.
Rev W L Barr former P E Llano District is assigned to First M E Church South Temple Texas. Rev W M Rader of Kingsville Texas named successor on Llano District and to lead 3rd Quarterly Conference Saturday June 7 at 4 pm. R Gammenthaler Pastor.
Mrs. Charles Hopf nee Lucile Hughes died in San Antonio Texas on Monday June 2 at 3 am. Funeral services were held in Fredericksburg Tuesday at 3 30 pm with Rev A Koerner officiating. She is survived by her son Charles Jr and daughter Joan, mother Mrs Mollie Hughes, several brothers and sisters, and in laws Charles Galm James Galm Walter Klaerner.
Washington May 26 The Supreme Court held that a buyer of bootleg liquor cannot be prosecuted as a prohibition violator if illegal transportation and possession are not involved. The court also avoided ruling on conspiracy implications for buyers aware of illegal transport. A third ruling let manufacturers using liquor in non beverage products operate until permit cancellation for violations, with no annual renewal. All decisions were unanimous and the government lost in two cases.
Betty bursts into the house in excitement and tells her mother that Bobby Smith kissed her. She suspects the act stemmed from a stronger will at play, as described in American Legion Monthly.
A column notes Italy could face a sudden crisis and warns that France and other nations may stay out of war if possible. It declares war comes swiftly like lightning and would ignite hatred, patriotism, clerical drafts, and bond issue profiteering as forces mobilize.
Max Schaper pleading guilty to speeding with a fine of 10 dollars and costs. Henry Covert guilty plea for speeding with 3 dollars and costs. R. D Durbin guilty plea for speeding with 3 dollars and costs. Cr Keller guilty plea for speeding with 5 dollars and costs.
A Justice Court session lists defendants and outcomes including pleas of guilty for vagrancy and disturbance of the peace with fines ranging from five to fifty dollars. Notable verdicts include Otto Eckhardt not guilty on poisoning a dog and multiple dismissals or reduced charges.
In London reports the fashion trend shift as business girls advocate short skirts to replace long skirts. Proponents say shorter styles offer comfort health and practicality and reduce fabric dragging on the ground.
Four American mothers whose sons were killed in the war laid wreaths on the tomb of the unknown French soldier. A French general who had seen royalty and statesmen visit the tomb said he had never seen such deep feeling as those mothers showed. Only a mother whose son has been killed knows what war means.
Scientists at Lowell Observatory selected the name Pluto for the newly identified planet, but critics urge another choice. They note American figures Newton, Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, Hoover, or Theodore Roosevelt as better names reflecting discovery and national achievement.
Tom Nixon aged 76 died at his Brown County home on Thursday May 29 after a stroke and a second stroke the next day Funeral services were held Friday May 30 and he was buried in Brownwood Cemetery He was born in Arkansas moved to Squaw Creek as a child settled at Doss before moving to Brownwood Survivors include his wife a second marriage and children Rubin Jasper Miles Don Jess Nixon Mrs Carol Brown and Mrs Ida Walker plus many grandchildren and friends across Gillespie and Brown counties
Norma Kordzik daughter of Mr and Mrs Louis Kordzik Fredericksburg and Hilmar Eckert son of Mr and Mrs Otto Eckert Stonewall united in marriage at Llano Texas with Rev Heinrich officiating. Witnesses were Mrs A W Seagraves and Mrs Lelan Calloway. They will reside in Fredericksburg.
The community thanks Mr. Alfred Riley for an old-time ox bell and a cowhide collar band that have been added to the collection of pioneer relics.
Alfred Sagebiel underwent an appendix operation Tuesday morning. Gerhard Petermann left for San Marcos for the summer normal. Ernst Bogusch of Hollywood and Robert Bogusch of San Antonio were guests of the Zinckes. Theresa McDougall of San Antonio spends the week in Fredericksburg visiting relatives. M. M. McFarland, veteran traveling salesman, registered at Hotel Nimitz for the first time since 1890. Mrs. Otto McDougall and children and Mrs. Ned Luconi of San Antonio visited relatives here Sunday. Louis Kettner and daughter Edna of Mason visited the Zinckes.
A boy jokes about his mother’s hair standing on end from electricity and his grandmother’s stomach holding gas. The playful boast highlights a humorous family dynamic and the colorful language of a child.
Mrs Hugo Schneider nee Thekla Behr daughter of Mrs Bertha Behr Meyers formerly of Gillespie County died in San Antonio Texas Tuesday June 3 in her 98th year Funeral services were held at 9 30 am Thursday at the Bracken residence with Rev G W F Schreiber officiating Interment was in Bracken Cemetery Survived by husband Hugo Schneider mother Bertha Meyers four brothers Walter Behr four sisters Mrs Reubin Durst Mrs Erwin Holly of Fredericksburg Mrs Wilbur Newman and Miss Esther Behr of San Antonio and many other relatives
The stock of merchandise equipment and fixtures belonging to the bankrupt estate of Adolf G Schumann will be offered at private cash sale. It will be held at the bankrupts former Fredericksburg Texas business location on Tuesday June 17 1930 from 10 AM to 4 PM subject to court confirmation. For details contact Henry Hirsch Trustee Fredericksburg Texas.
Louis Mund died after a lingering illness at his home in Squaw Creek on May 29 at 6 20 in the morning. He was 31 years, 4 months and 5 days old. Funeral services were held Friday at 3 o clock, Rev G H Holly officiating, with burial in the Mund private cemetery. He leaves brothers Ben and Archie, four sisters Mrs Henry Peiper of Boerne, Mrs Gus Pieper of Fredonia and Miss Clara Mund, plus grandfather Mr Gibson and many other relatives.
Miss Elsa Walter plans a Monday trip to friends in Wauwatosa Wisconsin. Mr Edgar Dietz of Kingsville visits the Albert Moellendorf family of Fredericksburg. Dr A B Williamson has returned from Santa Rosa Hospital San Antonio and resumes work. Clarence Moellendorf of Los Angeles with the U S Aviation Corps is on furlough with Fredericksburg parents. Miss Antonette Bracher of Fredericksburg wins the Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs Scholarship at the University of Texas for 1930 31. Miss Lucy Jean Herms of Hallettsville named alternate. The award committee includes Mrs R F Lindsay Mount Pleasant president Texas Federation, Mary E Gearing chair of home economics, and Dr Blanton.
Rat Snap offers a guaranteed rodent killer with no lingering odor. Available in 35 cent, 65 cent, and $1.25 sizes for pantries kitchens and entire farm buildings. Sold by R M Lewis and Knopp Metzger with a money back guarantee.
A longtime Tax Assessor announces candidacy for Gillespie County Tax Assessor in the November 4 election. He refutes rumors of a promise not to run and states his qualifications and intent to perform duties to the best of his ability if elected.
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