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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1928
Page
6
Entered at the Post Office as second class matter at Fredericksburg Texas under postal regulations indicating intended mailing status and postal handling.
The public is requested to send all communication to Fredericksburg Publishing Co. For business matters use the Bookkeeper's Dept. For all other matters, address the Editor's Dept.
The Hazelton Sentinel notes Mother's Day honors, highlighting a mother's selfless care and courage. With Father’s Day approaching, it reflects on the father’s steady protection and role as breadwinner, balancing gratitude to both parents in a nostalgic local tone.
June 5 1928 Worth stock market report notes about 5200 cattle on sale with steers 25c lower for the week. Quarantine steers priced 8.85 to 9.50, South Texas steers 9.50 to 11.25, Brahma loads near 11.25. Bulk steers 9.50 to 10.50. cows 5.25 to 9.75. fat grass cows 1 to 8.50. baby beef to 13.75. yearlings 5.50 to 9.50. heavy calves 10 to 11. Hebbronville sale 11.50. other calves 6.50 to 8.50. veals 11.50.
Mrs Hilmar Klaerner and her daughter from San Antonio are visiting relatives in the city. Fathers Gerlach Wirtz and Goertz visited the office during their stay. Mr Rich Weber returned from Dubuque and will spend his vacation with his parents Mr and Mrs Wm Weber.
Miss Sarah Young and a lady friend will arrive this week from Danville California to visit with the A L Patton family.
Mrs. Arless Kent of Englewood California visits her parents Rev and Mrs Billings in Fredericksburg returning after a three year absence from the town.
Mrs A Stork and Mr and Mrs J W King with daughter Julia spent last weekend in Austin. Mrs Stork visited at the home of the late Dr Wright now the Misses Wright. Mr Max Weirich was badly injured last Wednesday afternoon when a car bumped in reverse, pinning him between bumpers while he was refilling a radiator.
Pahuska Oklahoma June 5 Osage Indians in bright blankets and expensive cars gathered for their biennial tribal election. Fred Lookout remained principal chief winning a third term for the progressive ticket. Henry Pratt won assistant chief on a third ticket. Fullbloods elected one councilman.
Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Roggen bucke hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Felix Klaerner last Sunday. Miss Margaret Kott returned from Ft. Worth after attending T. W. College. Mr. E. E. Pressler of Tennessee visited relatives in Fredericksburg. Kurt Schmidt returned from Austin after attending the University. Mr. R. E. Bernhard and family spent last Sunday at the Medina Lake.
Mrs Frank Morgan of the Alamo City is a guest of Mrs Anna Sehuchard of this city.
Mr. Andrew Moursand, currently in San Angelo, spent the early part of this week in Fredericksburg. He is noted as visiting the town for unspecified personal reasons and returned afterward.
Mrs. Ed Fraesher formerly Miss Esther Williams of San Francisco is visiting at the home of Mr and Mrs Aug Ernst.
Mr Hy Rahe is constructing a fine bungalow on the city west side near Harper Road, presenting a charming residence project in development.
The Fredericksburg Giants were edged by Boerne 7 to 6 on Boerne’s home diamond last Sunday, as Boerne mounted a late rally to seal the win.
Mr. Theo Langerhans and his children returned from visits to Harper Kerrville San Antonio Austin and Taylor. Al Dr. and Mrs. J S Abernathy of Fredericksburg attended the Church of Christ at San Antonio last Sunday.
A list of local residents visiting San Antonio and others hosting guests from Austin and Lebanon Tennessee. The Turnverein annual meeting is slated for Thursday night, June 7 at Turner hall. Also announced is a June 16 program at Peters Hall featuring Arion and Iris mixed choir and Weber's Orchestra.
Mr and Mrs E J Evans from Marshall visit the Lee Cauley family in this city. Miss Cora Klier is a guest of Miss Loreen Moursand at Aus tin for a few days.
Mr W C Kiehne of Menard visited Fredericksburg last Sunday and Monday, staying for a short visit and returning home.
Local sports note says a matchup will take place at the Fair Grounds next Sunday with the Cross team facing the Elks. Fans are urged to attend as both squads showcase upcoming season form.
Mr and Mrs Harry Rusenberg departed Wednesday for a trip to Wichita Falls.
Clinton Hardin was a business visitor at San Antonio Monday of this week. Mr Otto Pfeil and family were guests of relatives at San Antonio during the first part of the week.
Mrs Bohn has accepted a position at Central Drug Store, signaling a career move within the local business scene. The appointment adds to the town’s retail staffing roster and may influence service delivery at the pharmacy.
Mr William Kuenemann and family have come back from Austin and plan to reside in this city during the school vacation period.
Mr and Mrs Gottlb Willims of Blanco visited relatives and friends in this city in the early part of the week.
Tuesday night Adolf Hopf, head of the Arion Singing Club, was surprised by members in celebration of his birthday anniversary.
Mr and Mrs W R Eckert of Junction met their daughter Flora who returned from Seguin where she taught school in this city last Saturday and accompanied her home.
Heavy hogs bring 7 to 7.25 dollars while light weight bulls 6 to 6.50 and top hogs reach 9.65. Packing sows and stags sell near 8.50, butcher pigs 7 to 7.50, stocker pigs about 5, with very weak demand for stock pigs. Sheep show steady demand for fat sheep with aged wethers 8.75, two year olds 10.00, lambs and yearlings 13.50. two feeder wethers sold at 6.50. Advise shipping fat stock now and holding back half fat and thin sheep.
Miss Gretchen Nagel spent Monday in the Alamo City. Ruben Bernhard and family and Lucile Ottens spent Sunday with friends at Medina Lake.
Mr Oswald Weber of San Antonio was among the visitors in Fredericksburg last Thursday.
Mr and Mrs eFlix Ahrens Mr Conrad Ahrens and Mr Rud Habericht returned from a visit to relatives and friends at New Braunfels. Andrew Moursand Jr son of Mr and Mrs A F Moursand recently received a Mathematics fellowship to Brown University Providence R I He leaves shortly to begin his work.
Leroy Bonn accepted a position at E. L. Walters Jewelry, beginning his new role in the firm’s sales department. The move places Bonn alongside established staff as the company expands its customer service team.
Messrs Christ Jenschke and Theo Stein and their families were among the visitors in Fredericksburg last Thursday.
Mr. Max Stehling of New Braunfels was among visitors in Fredericksburg during the early part of this week signaling regional interest or civic ties.
A San Antonio visitor named Ben Schwegmann attended the ordination services at St. Marys on Thursday, joining in the ceremony alongside other attendees.
Mr 8 J von Koenneritz of Austin and a Chamber of Commerce committee met last Thursday to plan the State Skat Congress set for September 2 in this city. Committees were appointed to finalize event details.
At a meeting of Greenwood Cemetery shareholders held at Nimitz Hotel on June 6 plans for improvements and beautification of the burial grounds were discussed. Officers elected were Christian Mathiesen chairman Mrs A W Moursand vice chairman Mrs F J Maier secretary treasurer R L Kott Mrs Nannie Striegler and Walter London trustees.
The Chamber of Commerce arranged a radio program for Fredericksburg that aired for the first time Friday at 12 30 PM. It will be broadcast twice a week going forward as local business men fund the operation.
United States authorities cite that under favorable conditions a male and female fly can reproduce to vast numbers in a season, underscoring the need for Fly-Tox. Developed at Mellon Institute by Rex Fellowship, Fly-Tox is bottled with simple instructions on the blue label for killing all household insects.
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