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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1938
Page
1
Unable to finish full article due to health, candidate begins a weekly series on Democratic nomination issues. He reflects on six terms in the Legislature, ties to the district, and his wildlife protection record amid criticism over hunting and fishing laws. He appeals for supporters to help him present his case to citizens of the 85th District.
Rev W C Poehlmann of Cave Creek Lutheran Church announces a rededication service on Sunday June 9 beginning at 10:00 am with a German service and English services at 2:30 pm. The church has new pews refinished floor a Christ statue rebuilt pulpit and redecorated walls with festival speaker Rev Theo M Haag son of the congregation's first pastor.
Thomas J. Martin of Stonewall announces his candidacy for Representative of the 85th Legislative District of Texas. A Gillespie County native and son of former District Judge Clarence Martin, he seeks voter support at the upcoming primary election.
The local Masonic Lodge held a regular meeting Tuesday electing Elgin Crenwelge as Master Harry Rusenberger Senior Warden Victor Schoenewolf Junior Warden Fred Mathisen Senior Deacon Walter Humes Junior Deacon Milton Durst Secretary Walter Knoche Treasurer A public installation of officers is planned at a later date.
A large new fireproof vault and an expanded office are being built this week at the Woerner Warehouse. The new office will be located in the front portion of the building.
Fredericksburg's new telephone directory, dated June 1938, rolls off the presses from Fredericksburg Publishing Company and begins distribution to United Telephone Company subscribers in the county. The volume, with a green cover, is the largest issued to date and splits into white paper subscriber listings and yellow paper classified business listings. It adds about 100 new listings and updates 23 numbers after last year's $20,000 modernization. Local city subscribers receive in person delivery while rural subscribers get mailed copies in plain envelopes and are urged to watch mail to avoid misplacement.
In a hard fought game the Seven-Up Battles defeated the Giants 6 to 1 at Austin. Lefty Webb twirled a standout pitching performance while Giants starter struggled in the pinches. Pfeil, Battlers center fielder and former Giant, contributed key hits as the rally began after a scoreless first inning.
The wage hour bill neared adjournment as southern lawmakers conceded to a northern southern compromise. The plan sets 25 cents an hour for year one and 30 cents for year two nationwide, with industry boards to raise to 40 cents as feasible later. Senate also passed a 3.723 billion spending and lending bill.
Last day filings boost Texas governor contenders to 14, a record. Names include James A. Ferguson of Belton, Clarence R. Miller of Dallas, Marvin P. McCoy of Houston, and Rep. George A. Davison Jr. and Alton M. Mead of San Angelo for lieutenant governor. list also features William McCraw, Ernest Thompson, and others among 55 statewide hopefuls.
Front carpenters tore down the gallery framework at the Otto Kolmeier & Co. store on East Main Street during the early week. The space will be rebuilt and the entire front repainted.
Joy spread through Blanco Kendall and Gillespie counties as each county in the 85th District finally gained a resident game warden. Previously only Gillespie had one, with the others lacking wardens since the licensing laws were enacted. A further continuation is noted on page 3.
The Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers Association directors meet today at Fort Stockton and Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce extends invitation for the September meeting in Fredericksburg. Association leaders include Roy Hudspeth president Adolf Stieler vice president and G. W. Cunningham secretary.
The Music Study Club organized May 24 1937 closed its year with a banquet at the Ostrow Hotel on June 6 serving dinner to twenty one guests and nineteen members. Performances included vocal solos by Mrs. Stehling and Mrs. Beckmann with Miss Wehmeyer on piano, a solo by Mrs. Renner with Miss Carey, a violin solo by Mrs. Klier with Florine Knoche at piano, and a piano solo by Miss Knoche. Officers elected were Mrs. Dietel president Mrs. Blum vice president Mrs. Stehling secretary Mrs. Kolmeier treasurer and Mrs. Kott historian. The club will resume study in September.
Knapp and Metzger’s will sponsor a June clearance in all departments starting Friday June 10 and ending Saturday June 25. A half page ad in this issue of the Standard carries further details about the event.
A mining venture four miles west of Castell Llano County on the Elgin Rothmann ranch is advancing. Land is leased and assays show surface silver at 21 dollars per ton. Deeper deposits are expected to yield higher values.
Saturday opening set for the Sunset Service Station refreshment stand at the Mason Harper highway junction just outside the city limits. Owners Harold Stork and Alex W Seipp announce the reopening event for Saturday June 11.
The Basse Truck Line office and warehouse on East Main Street undergoes intensive remodeling this week with a new roof being added and the interior refinished.
A thunderstorm dropped 1.42 inches of rain on Fredericksburg and struck Herman Schoenewolf’s barn on East College Street causing minor damage. Firefighters quickly extinguished the flames amid a display as rain totals for May and early June are noted for 1938.
The Parent Teachers Choral Club concluded a busy year with a picnic at Klaerner’s park attended by twenty one members. Officers were elected including Director Mrs Nannie Striegler and President Mrs Theo Haag with a closing talk on music and memory.
Local Pedernales Electric Inc officials report 45 new rural electrification applications from Gillespie County farmers over the past weekend. Across Blanco Burnet Llano and Hays counties many applications were received with no totals yet. Mason County joins the district with over 400 survey slips, signaling broader support and imminent application processing next week. Sign-Up Days continue Friday and Saturday with Benno Eckert authorized to collect forms. If 100 applications arrive this weekend Gillespie County project moves forward.
The first Summer Play Night will be held Friday night June 10 from 7 30 to 9 oclock under the sponsorship of the Parent Teacher Association. The Play Night committee includes Mesdames A Bartholomae Clarence Probst and Henry Lochte with room sponsors directing activities for first grades on different nights.
A couple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary last Sunday. They recalled a 50 year old honeymoon wagon ride from the home of Mrs Grobe’s parents on Upper Palo Alto to their future home at Marshall’s Creek, marking half a century of marriage.
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