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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1939
Page
2
Texas legislators moved to end the longest session on record with 163 days after the house followed the senate to adjourn next Wednesday. Cheers rang as the resolution survived a political bid to kill it 79 to 57. pay was reduced to 5 dollars daily after day 120 while a sales natural resource tax amendment lingered without a firm timetable.
Delegates and visitors from several affiliated societies of the Catholic State League gathered for the Western District meeting in Harper on Sunday June 11th. Mr Andreas Engel of Honey Creek presided with reps from Fredericksburg Honey Creek and San Antonio. Engel was re elected president and secretary Herman Laubach was re elected. The next annual meeting will be at Honey Creek.
Ernest Boeckmann Jr., 20, of Kerrville, was seriously injured in a head on collision about one mile east of Boerne. He had his left arm mangled in four places and underwent amputation at Medical Arts Hospital after responders arrived and halted the bleeding. The other vehicle was occupied by residents from the Kerrville State Sanatorium.
Mrs Mabel Meyers operator of Mrs Meyer's Beauty Shop and her niece Betty Dickson were injured in a car accident near Asher Oklahoma when a blowout caused the vehicle to overturn. Meyers suffered a broken ankle and Dickson was badly shaken. Meyers remained in an Asher hospital to recover.
The Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers directed meeting in Mason selected Del Rio as next site for the September 7 1939 gathering. At Mason courthouse officers covered state and national legislation, promotion ideas, and a tick bite warning as Edwards Kimble and Sutton Counties reported tick sightings. Rangers McWilliams and Duncan outlined livestock protection work spanning Gillespie Comanche and Tarrant Counties and Huntsville.
Workmen have begun an outdoor terrace at Sunnyside Tavern on the San Antonio highway. The addition will include a 28 by 40 foot cement dance floor and extensive oak flooring for tables and seating, forming a wing to the south with a sliding door separating the new from the old structure. Temporary windows will enclose the addition in winter.
The Fredericksburg Lions Club entertained Boy Scout Troop No. 1 with a barbecue at Klaemner's Park on a Wednesday night. The scouts demonstrated bridge building knot tying and first aid. Evelyn Schneider, daughter of Mr and Mrs Edgar Schneider, had an operation. The P T A sponsored library hours in vacation months.
Alfred Neffendorf the American Legion Post Commander announced a July 4th program at the Fair Grounds featuring calf tie down steer riding goat roping bronco riding double mugging and capturing money off steer horns along with three horse races directed by Ottmar Schnerr More purse money is planned contestants must register by 12 30 noon on the 4th at the bandstand pavilion courthouse square The afternoon rodeo will be followed by a Main Street parade starting at 10 a m with floats from three groups.
William D. Bouldin a 24 year old sailor from Luling Texas aboard the U S S Rigel was freed of a murder charge in the Wilma Rhodes Anderson abortion death case. A dismissal motion due to insufficient evidence was granted and he returns to his ship as a key witness against George Parchen and Frank Parden. Parchen a chiropractor was found innocent on all counts and his trial is set for June 26. Parden’s arraignment was delayed for legal consultation.
The Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce will hold a German Beer Garden Party on Thursday night June 29 replacing the usual banquet. The event features a German band and Fredericksburg Junior Band, with Carl A. Blasig of New Braunfels delivering the address and Bill Petmecky serving as toastmaster. The annual secretary’s report will be mailed prior. business will be limited to nominating committee results for directors.
W A Little director of the Texas Old Age Assistance Commission said no investigation would start under the new law until an Attorney General opinion guides policy. After the opinion, investigators must be trained, likely taking a week to ten days. About 30 000 registrations exist statewide and several months may pass to complete investigations and certify recipients for pro rata funds. A new plan will be sent to the Social Security board in Washington for final decision.
Llano Rodeo ran June 9 to 11 under manager Clinton Hardin with 89 contestants and strong attendance. Purses and prizes totaled $1140 plus donated awards, with Mrs. Lynn Hardin winning Cow Girls first prize and Mrs. Carl Freeman second. Mrs. Jasper Hardin and Mrs. Clinton Hardin tied for third. Frank Hosley led high averages at 62.2 followed by Bud Spilsbury 64.1 and Royce Sewalt 65.3.
This week Britain faces German claims over former colonies and challenges to its prestige with Russia. Britain and Japan clash over four Chinese terrorists in Tientsin with Britain denying surrender to Japan. A Czech Legion aims to revive the Czech nation under German protection while 907 Jewish refugees loop between Hamburg and Europe after landing refusals. Congress mulls a new neutrality law.
In Seipp's Park, the Giants outlasted the Dairyland Dreamers 9 to 8 in eleven innings amid a fielding parade of errors. Molberg doubled in the 11th plating the deciding run as E. Klaerner closed with key plays for Fredericksburg. City officials announce a WPA street and sidewalk grant of 32 878 dollars to improve city streets and related works.
The Bethany Luther League hosted the Fredericksburg Conference of Luther Leagues on Sunday June 11 with 158 members from various leagues attending. Officers elected for next year were Egon Jordan Llano president Richard Bruns Fredericksburg vice president and Mildred Durst Fredericksburg secretary treasurer.
Kerrville Texas June 9 Buck Smith and G C Hutchinson of Beal County paid fines of 113 dollars each after pleading guilty to killing two wild doe deer on State Highway 41 Kerrville to Rocksprings. County Attorney Walter Petsch filed the charges.
Harland Radke fifteen died Sunday when a boat carrying four boys overturned in Bonita Lake between Jourdanton and Pleasanton. Ben Pesek Jesse Holmes and Pete Busby swam to help but Radke sank as the craft flipped a second time. his body was recovered two hours later in eight feet of water after the Pearl softball team celebration.
The Herman Sons Mixed Chorus will perform at Peter's Hall for a dance on Saturday June 17. The event promises music and entertainment for attendees in the community ballroom setting.
The Fredericksburg and Northern Railroad bridge between the tunnel and the large trestle was partly destroyed by flames Tuesday night. Vice president H A Ries reported the fire and led crews using 6000 gallons of water in the tender. Three 20 foot bends were ruined with about 3000 dollars in damage. Traffic halted with repair orders from Houston and service expected to resume by Monday.
About 150 people attended the 4th annual rally held June 7 in the Agricultural Building sewing room. Nine clubs modeled 115 garments from children’s play suits to gowns and house dresses, judged by Mrs. Emil Riley and Miss Constance Striegler.
The Fredericksburg Concert Band directed by G A Hartmann opens the summer concert series with a program of marches overtures and novelty numbers at Court House Park bandstand starting 8:30 p m on Wednesday June 21.
Superintendent L A Woods announced a per capita apportionment of 931 to 28 counties that filed depository bonds. The total payment amounts to 1 564 000 dollars, reducing the remaining total to 15 dollars against 22. Payments to date trail last year by 4 dollars, with a possible 2 dollar installment around July 20.
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