Ferguson Declines Joint July 4 Debate Amid Campaign Tangles
Local committee sought a joint debate between Moody and Ferguson for July 4 in Fredericksburg. Ferguson declined citing Sunday speech rules after outreach via Austin and San Antonio offices. Campaign manager for Moody lined up former Governor Colquit to address voters, while supporters hinted at possible time-sharing if others agree. Albert Eckhardt of Maxwell visited the town briefly.
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Moody
Austin
Fredericksburg
San Antonio
Ferguson
R. J. Boyle
Bexar County
C. Bb. Colquit
Dan Moody
Boyle
Jim
Wedding Bells at St Marys Church in Fredericksburg
Tuesday morning eight o'clock Father Robling united in marriage Hilmar Weinheimer son of Henry Weinheimer and Alvina Kunz daughter of John Kunz. Attendants Annie Fritz Pehl Alfred Kunz Albert Weinheimer guests later dined at the bride’s parents home. The couple will live near Fredericksburg where the groom is a farmer. The Standard wishes them happiness.
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Robling
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Hilmar Weinheimer
Henry Weinheimer
Alvina Kunz
John Kunz
Annie Fritz
Pehl
Alfred Kunz
Albert Weinheimer
Fredericksburg
Staudt and Kunz Tie The Knot In Bergheim Ceremony
A wedding at the Catholic Church in Bergheim Texas united Jacob Staudt son of Mr and Mrs John Staudt with Miss Mary Kunz of Bergheim on Monday June 14 Attendants were Katherine Staudt Lonnie Triesenbahn Frank Staudt and Joe Nickel A reception followed at the bride's mother home The couple will reside in Converse where the groom works in business best wishes are extended for a happy married life.
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Bergheim
Texas
Jacob Staudt
John Staudt
Mary Kunz
Katherine Staudt
Lonnie Triesenbahn
Frank Staudt
Joe Nickel
Converse
Mrs John Wilson Obituary Notice
The death of Mrs. John Wilson nee Alma Fischer daughter of Mr Arthur Fischer occurred in San Antonio at 425 PM Thursday. The body will be sent to Fredericksburg for interment in the city cemetery Saturday at three o clock. An obituary will follow in another issue.
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John Wilson
Alma Fischer
Arthur Fischer
San Antonio
Fredericksburg
Auxiliary Libraries Open This Summer for Students
The Auxiliary will keep school libraries open during summer for book lovers. Grammar grade library will be open Saturdays 9 to 10, high school library 10 to 11. Prof Bittner acts as librarian. Sing songs may be added to play nights. further details to follow.
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Bittner
Pioneer monument committee considers rebuilding Ver einskirche
The Fredericksburg pioneer monument committee met at the courthouse with Judge A H Kneese presiding. They discussed erecting a memorial and first pursuing funds to rebuild the Ver Einskirche at the original site, with a later report and actions planned. A three member subcommittee was appointed to gather names of all settlers up to May 1846 and requests information from the public.
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Pioneer Monument Committee
A. H. Kneese
Vereinskirche
L. F. Kneese
M. Berg
I. G. Wehmeyer
Fredericksburg
Catholic Staatsverband Convention Set for New Braunfels
Max C. Stehling announces the Catholic Staatsverband Convention will run July 20 to 22 at the Fair Grounds New Braunfels with delegates from Gillespie County expected. Joe Molberg will speak and Frohsian club with Blum’s Orchestra will entertain at Landa Park Echo Hall. A postconvention sightseeing tour to regional attractions is planned by the N B Chamber of Commerce.
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Max C. Stehling
New Braunfels
Stehling
Gillespie County
Joe Molberg
Frohsian Club
Blum
Fair Grounds
Landa Park
Echo Hall
N. B. Chamber of Commerce
Granite Dealers Gather for Texas Association Convention
The Retail Monumental Dealers Association of Texas held its annual convention in Llano on Monday and Tuesday with a welcome barbecue on Bear Mountain Wednesday. About 150 members and visitors attended as H A Ries spoke, recalling Fredericksburg’s early settlement. Cor pus Christi won the 1827 convention site honor, with officers elected: G G Richardson president Corpus Christi, L A Cameron vice president Longview, C Knott secretary treasurer Fort Worth.
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Monumental Dealers Association of Texas
Llano
Bear Mountain
H. A. Ries
Alf. P. C. Petsch
Ries
Fredericksburg
F H. Hammond
H. H. McFarland
M. J. Wiles
Max C. Stehling
Corpus Christi
Marshall
GG. C Richardson
L. A. Cameron
Longview
Mr. C. Knott
Death of Mrs Louis Stieler reported at Santa Rosa Hospital
Just as we were going to press we received word of the death of Mrs Louis Stieler at Santa Rosa Hospital about 2 o clock on Friday. The body will be brought to Fredericksburg for interment.
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Louis Stieler
Stieler
Santa Rosa Hospital
Fredericksburg
Golden Wedding Fifty Years of Mr and Mrs Weber
Relatives friends and neighbors hosted a celebration at the home of Mr and Mrs Adolf Weber for their fiftieth wedding anniversary. Rev F A Bracher spoke and read the ceremony followed by a wedding dinner and social hour. The couple remains in good health and well regarded by their community.
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Adolf Weber
F. A. Bracher
Silver Wedding Anniversary for Mr and Mrs Fred Lehwiening
A25th wedding anniversary celebration for Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lehwiening was held at their South Heights home. The Evan g elical Lutheran mixed choir performed and 35 guests attended including Mrs. E Haverloch of Kennedy visiting Mrs. William Schroeder.
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Fred Lehwiening
Pleasant
South Heights
Evangelical Luthern Church
E. Haverloch
Kennedy
William Schroeder
Father’s Day Reflections and Local News
Father’s Day is praised on June twenty as a day to honor fathers for the happiness and comfort they provide to their families. The writer notes the growing number of special days but insists fathers deserve recognition alongside other observances. Also, Mr. H. P. Radcliff of Houston spent last week in our city on business and pleasure.
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Albert Eckhardt
Maxwell
H. P. Radcliff
Houston
Our
Race Horses to Race at Gillespie County Fair
Messrs Jack Fulton H Pef ferling and W McElroy of Juarez Mexico visited the Gillespie County Fair Assn racing committee last Sunday. They secured 20 stalls for horses expected to run at the coming fair. They promise some of the finest race horses from Texas and Mexico including Simpleton Poisex Princess Armon T Rose Sandy Eaglekress Lonepine Blue Belt Licot H Lucy B Sleepy W and others.
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Jack Fulton
H. Pefferling
W. McElroy
Juares Mexico
Gillespie County
Blue Belt
Licot
H. Lucy B
Sleepy W
Supplies For Soldiers Bids Sought On Forage And Wood
A July letter from Claude A. Adams col MC to the Chamber of Commerce requests bids from local firms in Austin for oats hay and wood for Cavalry units visiting Vicksburg on August 21 and 22. The U S Property Disbursing Officer at Camp Mabry seeks proposals for about 23000 pounds of oats 27000 pounds of hay and six cords of wood.
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Chamber of Commerce
Claude A. Adams
Redericksburg
U. S
Beaumont Visitors Meet R L Kott and Mrs Wertheim
Mr. Willie Wahrmund and family of Beaumont are visiting with the R. L. Kott family and Mrs. Wertheim.
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Willie Wahrmund
Beaumont
R. L. Kott
Mrs. Wertheim
Fredericksburg Chamber Banquet and Annual Meeting
The Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual membership meeting and officer elections at Turner Hall on Wednesday night June 23. A free chicken supper is planned for members, with guest plates available for purchase. Members are urged to return the invitation card to the secretary promptly to confirm plate counts.
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Fredericksburg
Gillespie County
Fredericksburg Concert Band Plays Free Court House Park Session
On Wednesday night June 23 the Fredericksburg Concert Band led by Charles Klaerner performs a free concert at the Court House Park pavilion. The program includes Follow the Leader March, Comedy Overture, Vera Waltz, The Haunted House, Down on the Farm Fox Trot, Our Glorious Nation March, Alda Overture, American Patrol, Golden Crescent selection, and Collegiate Fox Trot.
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Fredericksburg
Charles Klaerner
Court House Park Pavilion
Follow the
March
M. I
Brazil
Kellar Bela
Vera Waltz
Alex Light
Ferty
Billie Dale
H. C. Miller
Gallaghey
I. W. Meacham
Golden Crescent
Empire Theater Announces Move to Striegler Building
Empire Theater management says equipment will be moved to the Striegler Building, the former Fehrenbach Motor Co site, by July 1. Upgrades include a raised floor and the Artic Nu- Air cooling system to assure comfort in hot weather. Mr. Weaver promises good service and top pictures aligned with San Antonio, inviting old patrons and new visitors alike.
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Empire Theater
Striegler
Fehrenbach Motor Co
Weaver
San Antonio
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R. G. Striegl
A. P. C. Petsch
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