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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1924
Page
1
The Texas Pecan Growers Association held a highly praised convention in Fredericksburg with a large turnout. Attendees praised the event as the greatest convention yet and lauded hospitality by the Ladies of the Parent-Teachers Association. Other notes mention Miss Dora Knapp’s arm burn from hot lard and local residents visiting relatives in the area, with several families planning future travels.
Trinity University Male Quartet of Waxahachie Texas will perform in Fredericksburg on Wednesday June 25 under the auspices of the local baseball team at the Grape Opera house. The program includes vocal solos duets and quartet numbers plus a short humorous play. Audience will attend a dance after the show with further appearances listed in Temple Belton Georgetown Austin San Antonio and other cities.
Miss Sarah Wendel and Mr. Max Lange wed last Wednesday at Harper Lutheran Church with Rev. Nikolai officiating. Attendants included Margaret Feller Toska Klett Chester Feller Werner Lange and flowergirls Norma Wendel Gladys Frantzen. The couple plans to reside in Harper. гостей from Galveston and several local residents attended a Bunno party hosted by Mrs. Max T. Henke and Mrs. Edna Gold Alston in honor of Mrs. C. J. Gillig.
Arrangements for the 4th of July progress satisfactorily with committees meeting to finalize a banner celebration. A feature attraction will be a baseball game between the Giants and the Brooksfield team. Morning band concerts, speeches, horse and automobile races, dances, and more are planned. Prepare to spend the holiday in Fredericksburg with details to follow in next week’s ad.
Last Tuesday Farm Bureau hosted Pecan growers Association members and guests at Klaerner's picnic grounds for a barbecue supper. Speeches by professional orators entertained attendees while Klaerner's Band provided music for the event.
The Stein's Mill Works machinery was moved to a new plant near the depot this week. A large room was built for mill work and Stein Lumber Co completed a new lumber yard in connection with the mill. When finished, the yard is expected to be the largest in this section of the state.
Miss Lucille Brown visited Llano friend Miss Elsie Kolmeier while Prof. C W Feuge prepared for an Austin teaching post. Ella Walter studied at the University in Austin. Emil and Hugo Heiman attended the University. Kurt Schmidt joined the Summer School in the Capital. M V Stephens and family from Dublin visited Fredericksburg. Mrs Adolf Gold traveled to San Antonio Galveston and Victoria. A new Power Cylinder Head Grinder at F W Maiers shop is installed. Mrs Benno Stehling hosted the Modern Pricilla club with Mrs J Gillig as guest. refreshments were served to several ladies.
After a business meeting Thursday night at the Klaerner Opera House the Chamber of Commerce elected officers and directors. President A P C Petsch Vice President Hugo Kallenberg and directors E H Riley Herman Usener L H Krauskopf Joe Stein A H Felghausen Alb Koennecke H A Ries R G Striegler Wm Sehneider Enrl Kolmeier Harry Heyland and John Ostrow named to the board.
Last Thursday morning Rev. K Konzak united Miss Ada Jordan and Mr Walter Baag in marriage at the Evangelical Church. The bride wore white chiffon silk and carried white oleanders. groom wore black serge. Attendants were Dora Jordan Hulda Baag Harry Jenschke and Edwin Peese. The couple are from the Jordan and Baag families and hosted a wedding dinner at the groom’s parents farm near Stonewall.
Miss Clara Kott travels to Austin for summer school while Felix Weyrich of Eagle Pass visits relatives here. G R Thompson of Ford Motor Co visits Fredericksburg. Kott's Garage plans annual picnic at Klaerner's Grounds. date pending. Giants defeat Comfort Branches 13 to 0 at Fair Grounds. Louis Kott & Co report auto deliveries: 8 touring cars 1 roadster 1 coupe and 1 Fordson tractor. Joe Heep of Luckenbach seeks Precinct 3 Commissioner. Sebe-mesch Creek School closes June 21. E E Pressler, Austin chemist, visits. Albert Koennecke family takes daughters to Austin for University return.
A two story addition was built to the Meth Episcopal Church parsonage featuring a modern sleeping porch with glass windows and a fully equipped bathroom. The project cost $700 for erection.
The Texas Pecan Growers convention ended in a lively Court House meeting with about 200 visitors. Fredericksburg hosted well with entertainment by local groups and notable figures. New officers were named H G Lucas Brownwood president, Ridgeway San Antonio vice president, Oscar Gray Waxahachie secretary. Over 100 new members were secured and the next convention travels to Mason. Giants vs Kerrville Athletics slated for Sunday at Kerrville. Local social notes include Mr and Mrs Adolph Golden hosting on the Llano river and travels of Mr H W Rusenger and Miss Leola Patton with family members visiting several Texas cities.
The piece urges children to honor fathers on Sunday by showing love and appreciation rather than focusing on gifts. It portrays dads as sole providers who quietly endure worries and sacrifices, emphasizing that a thoughtful present expresses understanding and affection.
Calvin Coolidge swept the Republican convention and secured a large majority of votes to win the nomination with little opposition. Robert Lafollette and Hiram Johnson attracted minority delegations from Wisconsin North Dakota South Dakota, while Dr. Marion Burton presented Coolidge. Alfons Ahrens reported Texas crops looked promising. Misses Elsie Kolmeier Alma Hoffmann Flora Eckert Julia Bierschwale left for Austin for the Summer Normal Session.
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