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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1930
Page
3
A pageant titled The Light of Christ sponsored by Dallas McGaudy drew a large crowd at the Methodist Church on Sunday night. Twelve girls symbolizing the twelve disciples wore white and carried lit candles, passing the light to a congregation holding unlit candles as the church glowed with many raised flames.
Harpers residents mingled on midweek errands visiting Kerrville and Fredericksburg. Local dances drew Harper and nearby families to the Noxville School house and Burns home. A bridal shower honored Miss Bier schwale with games and refreshments while a large youth tin can parade joined Burns to Ebebracht’s home for dancing and music.
Kerrville residents Mr and Mrs Henry Hartmann visited the Baethgear home in Doss. Fredericksburg pair Mr and Mrs Henry Holly visited in Doss. Rev Grifford of Valley Spring preached at the Baptist church. Mason residents Mr and Mrs T Nixon visited in Dass. Dan Nixon and sister Ivy from London visited their brother Rubin Nixon. Sheriff Alfred Klaerner and Constable Henry Schuch of Fredericksburg were in Doss on business. A Doss note reports visits by A D Moore and family of Valley Spring. Phillip Nixon and Mrs Henry Baethge Jr shared visits. Theo Neffendorf and Ernst Bober of Hilda were in Doss on business. od X Z.
Mr and Mrs Emil Lindig and family spent Sunday with the Ivan Petermann family at Post Oak. Miss Nesbit Jacoby from Fredericksburg is staying weeks with her cousin Omalee Weirshausen. Mr and Mrs Willie Lindig visited relatives in Fredericksburg Sunday. Guests of Mr and Mrs Langbein included Hugo Weirich H Weiershausen and Nesbit Jacoby. The Wren family made a business trip to Johnson City Saturday. Frieda Frantzen from Fredericksburg is visiting. Mr and Mrs H Langbein were guests at the Felix Jacoby family at Stonewall Sunday. Nora Weilershausen spent last Sunday with Omalee Weiershausen.
Mrs. W. D. Glasscock of San Antonio was accidentally shot on her ranch seven miles south of Johnson City when a 22 target rifle she carried discharged. The bullet entered above the knee but the injury was not serious. she was brought to Johnson City for medical attention.
Stein Lumber Co advertises custom screen doors and windows to fit any size openings. Customers are urged to bring or call in sizes for installation and orders.
An advertisement for Cystex promotes a 48 hour test offering quick relief from bladder irritation and related pains. It claims rapid improvement and a money back guarantee, urging readers to try Cystex today at 60 cents through Central Drug Co.
Castell and Leifeste families attended the Matern Reunion in Fair land on Thursday. Roland Grote returned to Austin after visiting his parents. Beulah Williams of Kingsland visits Miss Pearl Dalhau. Marie Heinrich of Mason visits Rev. M. Heinrich. G C Keyser returns home for the summer after University. Golden Jubilee attendees from here include Keyser, Plueneke, Grote, Holly, Wilenberg, Lester Keyser, Dalchau family, and Dora Grote. Mrs. Evins and sons of San Antonio visit Mrs. Schneider. Gilbert Leifeste returns from the University of Texas. A large crowd attended the Womanless Wedding sponsored by the Ep. League with proceeds toward Kerrville Assembly delegates. Dorothea Kassell of Austin visits family. Olivia Grenwelge returns to Austin after grandmother Mrs. Wm Oestreich’s funeral. Rev. F. Foerster visits his wife in Temple during her illness at Scott and White Hospital. her condition improved.
Mr. and Mrs. King return to Cain City after months away while Mr. King works on a new residence. Mrs. Dean Teague and daughter Margie Dean visit relatives in San Antonio. Mrs. M. Cox and children go home to Blanco after days with Mrs. G. F. Price. Mr. Wm Hoelzer installs a new gas pump at his Garage. Mr. Dean Teague travels to San Antonio for a business trip. Master Howard Adams visits relatives in San Antonio. Mrs. L. Price improves from illness. Miss Maude M. Bird hosts a birthday party last Friday night.
Wilodene Wilhelm, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Edwin Wilhelm of Fannin Texas, was severely burned when a pan of hot grease spilled on her as breakfast was being prepared. The accident occurred early Wednesday morning and burned her legs and feet. In a separate note from Fannin Texas on June 6 worms and other insects are ruining the pecan crop causing young pecans to shrivel and fall from the trees.
Rats die after consuming RAT SNAP and leave no odor. Cats and dogs ignore it as rats avoid all food to reach RAT SNAP. Available in three sizes 35c 65c and $1.25 with coverage for pantry to factory buildings. Sold and guaranteed by R. M. Lewis and Knopp & Metzger.
Alpine Texas June 7 A herd of Ritchey Brothers goats was drowned in a canyon when a cloudburst sent a wall of water several feet high through Big Bend country. Heavy rains have pounded the area for two weeks, but ranges are reported as good by stockmen.
The article notes that oyster shell, sunshine, and green feed are all necessary to achieve high hatchability. It emphasizes the role of these elements in improving the success rate of hatching.
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