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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1934
Page
1
A plan to issue fifteen million dollars in paper money backed by silver faces criticism as inflation fears rise. Proponents argue silver backing strengthens value unlike gold bonds. The piece notes the dollar's real backing and compares bond value to green paper, while recounting a Catskill plane crash with seven dead aboard the American Airlines flight.
Mr. Ben Smith travels around the world with his family aboard a floating steamer. He visits Java for the grand national steeplechase, flies to England and back, then to Africa, New York, California, British Columbia, and San Francisco before rejoining his ship.
The message to congress outlines administration plans to help Americans live with dignity, pledging to provide jobs for those who want to work or, if not employed, pursue other aid. Continued on page 2, Col 2.
Wednesday morning an attempt was made to set the old rock gin building and the frame cotton seed house at Morris Ranch on fire. Mrs. Byrd alerted Clyde and Reagan Great, who rushed to extinguish the flames before major damage occurred, though holes burned in the floors of both structures.
Four young men were jailed after a noon incident on the Kerrville Highway near Mutual Lumber Co. A single gun was waved at a local resident who reported the hold up. Sheriff Klaerner responded and ordered the suspect to drop the pistol.
Gillespie County Court will open a regular quarterly session July 2 with Clerk Albert E. Klett noting a trial focus on non jur y cases in week one. Week two is omitted due to Commissioners Court, week three will cover jury cases. Jury panel summoned to appear July 16 includes Chas Kott August Arit Albert Dittmar Gus Crenwelge Hugo Barsch Otto P. Hahn Gus Basse Walter Hopf Richard Herbert Alvin Alberthal Felix Jenschke Ad Sattler Arthur Klier Felix Ahrens Harry Dana Alfred Schrader Ad Kneese and Hy Sagebiel.
Mr B Renick of Willow City announces his candidacy for Gillespie County Precinct 4 Commissioner. Born and raised in the county he says he understands local conditions and duties. He asks voters for support at the November election.
Mrs Julius Bennett and Mr and Mrs Victor Bennet with daughter Ethel and Mr Milton Bennett of Kennedy were guests of J S Heiner and wife.
Maurice R. Ross age 19 of Lamesa Texas died in a Brady hospital on Monday June 11 from injuries from a June 6 truck crash near Fredericksburg He was en route to San Antonio with W T Whisenant Funeral services held in Lamesa on Tuesday June 12 He is survived by his parents and four brothers.
A well attended Fredericksburg Lions Club Ladies Night luncheon was held Wednesday at Hotel Nimitz. Club business was postponed, entertainment featured Agnes and Estella Brannies with vocal numbers violin solos and a piano duet. The Rev G C Brannies accepted an invitation to continue.
Mrs. S L Brodie died Thursday June 14 at age 83 10 7. Funeral held Beckmanns Friday at 5 Rev A E Rector officiating. Born Mary Neal Davis August 7 1850 near Danville Va. Taught in Alabama and Danville schools. Lived in Fredericksburg over sixty years. Survived by husband six children ten grandchildren.
Mrs Hodges recently underwent surgery after a health issue. The operation proceeded without complications and her condition is reported as stable.
In Coleman a 119th District Court jury sentenced John Newton to 15 years for robbing the First Coleman National Bank on February 2 after Newton pled guilty. Defense urged leniency while prosecutors sought at least 15 years. death penalty was not pursued.
A 50 member UT Summer Session delegation led by Samuel Gideon will tour Fredericksburg sites July 9. Morning stops include pioneer homes the White Elephant Saloon Vereins Kirche Krauskopf Gun Smith Shop and the first courthouse. Afternoon visits cover Cross Mountain Balanced Rock and Enchanted Rock with a noon meal in town.
The article argues that Texas voters face difficulty in evaluating minor officers due to focus on the four major races Senatorship Governorship Lieutenant Governor and Attorney General. It predicts most voters lack time for careful study and will decide at the polls without tangible guidance.
Arthur Kowert has accepted a position with Fredericksburg Publishing Co. He is a University of Texas graduate with a Bachelor of Business Administration in advertising. The notice invites public favors and goodwill for his new role.
A joint celebration marked 50 years since the church founding and the fiftieth anniversary of Rev. E. Hannemann’s consecration. Pastors Rev. Arthur Rode and Rev. Helmuth Gold delivered jubilees sermons as members, former members, and friends gathered last Sunday June 17. The choir sang and Rev. Hannemann read church history before congratulations and best wishes.
The article notes a call for Young Democrats to convene June 26 as youths nationwide prepare to assume future roles in government. It highlights the growth of Young Democratic Clubs across Texas counties over the past two years to exchange ideas and study politics.
Mrs Eda Lindemann nee Dena Land daughter of Mr and Mrs Peter Land of Fredericksburg died Friday at Corpus Christi hospital. Born October 4 1887 she was 46 years 6 months and 11 days old. She married Eddie Lindemann November 26 1906 and is survived by two daughters Mrs L E Driver of Corpus Christi and Mrs Wesley Schwers of San Antonio, plus four brothers Felix Albert Harry and August Land, a sister Mrs Herman Rusche, her father in law Willie Lindemann and many relatives. Funeral Sunday at 2 from Porter Loring Chapel with interment at Rose Lawn Burial Park. Rev M K Fred officiating.
An employee at Plaza Service Station quickly used a fire extinguisher to douse a gasoline fire started when a customer struck a match to view his gauge during refueling. Flames spread to the station floor as the gas hose was pulled loose, but the quick action saved lives and property.
The Giants defeated the Bandera Aces 11 to 2 in Bandera last Sunday, his fourth straight win over the Aces. Red Schnerr led the visitors with three singles and a home run in five at bats, while Phillip Klaerner held Bandera to seven hits with no earned runs allowed.
County officials urge formation of community organizations to speed Agricultural Adjustment Administration guidance to producers. The plan mirrors last summer’s plow-up effort where farmers from multiple districts met at central schoolhouses. Each district should appoint two producers plus a chairperson to coordinate.
National Pictures completes the Shepherds Psalm film at Brackenridge Park and sends it to Hollywood for national distribution as a Kier Phillips production. director Babe Stafford calls it the greatest production of its kind he has worked on. Cast includes William Farnum Bonita Granville Paul Durst Jean Houghton and others with Mack Stengler photographing Enchanted Rock scenes in natural color.
Oswald Kirchner and Margaret Wendel were married on June 13 in M E Parish with Rev G C Brannies officiating. Attendants included Oscar Ahrens Dora Durst and Sterling Wendel as guests and witnesses. The Standard extends congratulations for a happy married life.
Mrs A C Arlitt and family attended the wedding of Miss Pauline Kunkel and Paul Bernhardt in Olney Texas on Sunday of last week. The ceremony drew other relatives including Mrs RB Leyendecker and infant.
For the fifth consecutive year the county hosts a diphtheria vaccination drive led by St Marys Ladies and Public School Auxiliary with Lions Club support. Local doctors and nurses provide free service to children aged six months to twelve years, with two toxoid injections given July 3 and July 24 at St Josephs Hall.
A historic overview highlights medical advances and warns against unscrupulous practitioners. The piece notes syphilis has long spread generation to generation, with millions infected and cured, and signals continued discussion in later pages.
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