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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1929
Page
6
Public notice describes mailing handling for Fredericksburg Publishing Co. communications. Direct business inquiries to Bookkeeper's Dept and all other items to Editor's Dept. Attention is drawn to second class matter status at Fredericksburg Post Office.
The piece lists new Texas laws including prohibitions on liquor possession on common carriers and in planes, kidnapping penalties for taking anyone under seventeen, felony for wife and child desertion, penalties for luring workers at night, prohibiting neighbor tactics to drive cotton pickers away, theft of cotton or seed under fifty dollars, prohibition of blacklisting, and strict election return duties for officers plus new game rules like trot line regulations.
A motorcade carrying state lawmakers will depart Austin Sunday morning and reach Fredericksburg by noon offering Gillespie County a chance for high visibility. The visiting delegation includes individuals able to influence local development and growth of towns.
The Kerrville facility will debut its new airport next Saturday and Sunday, aiming to provide a modern landing field for emergencies. Photographs show local cotton patches near Fredericksburg damaged by prior landings and preparations.
The note urges summoning a doctor immediately for suspected water on the lungs and potential fluid buildup, stressing not to take chances with the condition.
Senate Bill No. 74 introduces a three day notice before license issuance and requires a physician’s disease clearance for the groom. The law tasks the county clerk to administer notices of intention to marry, record filings, and oath swearing on age and residence with affidavits for absent parties.
Advice for swimmers on safety and health in public pools. Do not swim after eating or when overheated. Check water depth before jumping. Do not swim if ill or with communicable diseases. Drowned persons should be laid face down with head lower than limbs and arms extended.
A spinning water top and a diving tower were installed last week at the Fredericksburg Tourist Park swimming pool. The spinning top pleases bathers while the diving tower draws many visitors. Heavy rain keeps the water exceptionally clear and sparkling, admired by tourists camping in the park. Fredericksburg boasts fine park scenery and equipment, highlighting the Texas region.
A Saturday Children's Day on June 15 and a Sunday Dad's Day program in Fredericksburg feature foot races, balloon scramble, swimming and diving contests, life saving by Boy Scouts, and prizes from local merchants. A Frederickspurg Concert Band performance and refreshments will be offered on the grounds.
Gustav Weyrich age 80 9 months 4 days died at home Tuesday night June 11 at 10 oclock after twenty five years in San Antonio. Body brought to Fredericksburg for burial Thursday at 10 from his sister Mrs. Max Wahrmund residence. Funeral by Rev A Koerner. Survived by widow Louise Weyrich a son H F Weyrich of Twin Bridges Mont two daughters Mrs Bertha Adams and Mrs Selma Arh litt of San Antonio and two ...
Obituary notice lists Carl Weyrich of San Antonio and Adolph Weyrich of Arizona as brothers, three sisters named with their towns, and fourteen descendants. It notes 13 grandchildren and four great grandchildren among the relatives mentioned in the STANDARD subscription notice.
A white Spitz dog last seen Wednesday was shown recently with a collar bearing a City license tag. For a reward, contact Joe Stein.
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