Swope Plans Unemployment Fund and Global Trade Skepticism
General Electric president Swope proposes a trust fund funded 1 percent by workers and 1 percent by the company to meet unemployment crises, with 5 percent interest until used. The piece notes European economic boycott talk, and contrasts American labor output with Europe, while Einstein-space ideas mingle with a Berlin power conference and a transcontinental radio link.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerard Swope
General Electric
Old Ideas of Marriage Across Cultures Cited
A German professor argues marriage is an ancient and cross cultural institution. He cites Talmudic, Arab, Persian, and Palestinian sources noting temporary and ritual unions across centuries. He asserts the principle remains a timeless guide for conduct rather than mere custom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mohammed
Rab
Darschild
British hanged three Arabs for riot in Palestine
In Palestine, three Arabs were executed for rioting last August by British authorities. The report notes limited news transmission in Arab dwellings and mentions continued coverage on page 6, column 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palestine
Membership Meeting and Director Elections in Gillespie County
The Gillespie County Mutual Aid Insurance Association held its annual meeting at the courthouse on June 21 1930 with a quorum. Members discussed hiring an agent for a membership drive and approved a fee plan. Seven directors were elected for one year and three for two years. The report notes 1044 members and a beneficiary fund of 1977.70, plus details on expenses and loans. Funeral notices follow for Mrs. Henry Kordzik Sr. nee Auguste Meier of Fredericksburg aged 74. Demise occurred June 24 with services at Holy Ghost church and Greenwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie
Math, Berg
Theo. Heep
John Kraus
John Heep
Albert Koennecke
Hugo Weinheimer
August Cameron
Busi
Swift
Henry Kordzik
Auguste Meier
Fredericksburg
Alfred Schmidt
Keorner
Holy Ghost Church
Arion Singing Club
Greenwood Cemetery
Holzinger
Alfred Kordzik
Chas F. Kiehne
Conrad Hahne
Louis
Emil
Alfred Henke
Max Kordzik
Henry Schmidtzensky
Ludwig Kneese
Henry Franz
Otto Kordzik
Comfort
Wm. Wiesemann
Hilda
Man Hurt When Kicked By Horse At Ranch
Mr. Alfred Pfiester was kicked by a horse while threshing at the Guenther Henke Ranch. An X ray by Dr. Victor Keidel shows three broken ribs. Wishing him a speedy recovery.
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Alfred Pfiester
Guenther Henke Ranch
Pfiester
Victor Keidel
Temple D. Smith Field Opening Postponed
The opening of the Tom D. Smith Airport, planned for July Fourth, is postponed until a later date. The Aeronautics Branch requires rating of the field, and Marshall C Hopping, an airport specialist, will visit in early July to rate it under government specifications.
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Tom D. Smith
Aeronautics Branch
Department of Commerce
Marshall C Hopping
Lions To Elect Officers At July Ninth Meeting
The Freedricksburg Lions Club will elect officers at the next regular meeting on July 9, led by President Alex E. Jung. The club marks its first anniversary and notes Boy Scout transportation aid provided by Lions Stein and Neffendorf for summer camp travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freedricksburg
Lion's Club
Alex E. Jung
Lions
Hotel Nimitz
Boy Scout Committee
H. A. Ries
Llano
Joe Stein
Alfred Neffendorf
Lion’s Club
Fredericksburg
H. F. Bolding M. D
Hugo A. Walter
Midwest Utilities Acknowledges Frost Storm Damages
Mr. Waldemar Hansen, manager of the Texas branch, spent several days in Frost on company business. The local exchange of Midwest Utilities was wrecked by a recent storm, causing disruption to service and repairs underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waldemar Hansen
Texas
Mid- West Utilities Co
Frost
Auto Accidents Hurt Several In Texas Roads
W P Davey of San Angelo was badly hurt when a truck loaded with watermelons tipped into a five to six foot ditch on the San Antonio Fredericksburg Highway five miles from Fredericksburg. He suffered a broken hip and bruises and the truck and load were a total loss. Beulah Burleson of Belton cut on the forehead when a car rolled over on Kerrville Road. Brownwood men Will Bartholmae C W Blinn and Herbert Spence were badly cut and bruised when their car overturned three or four times on Mason Road near August rest farm. First aid was given by Dr J Hanus at the Hanus Sanitarium.
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W. P. Davey
San Angelo
San Anton-Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg
Kerrville
Beulah Burleson
Belton
Will Bartholmae
C. W. Blinn
Herbert Spence
Brownwood
Mason Road
August
J. Hanus
Hanus Sanitarium
Lutherans Celebrate Augsburg Birth Centennial
Lutherans worldwide marked the 400th anniversary of the Augsburg Confession. Local events gathered at Klaerner's Park with hill country churches joining. Speakers included Wm Kraushaar and H An der, Adolf Streng of Sequin College. Choirs and Albert Lutheran Church orchestra performed. A noon barbecue fed over three thousand attendees from nearby counties.
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Augsburg
Klaerner’s Park
Wm. Kraushaar
Seguin College
H. Ander
Adolf Streng
Albert Lutheran Church
Highway funds allotted for Texas counties in June session
State highway commission minutes show Travis and Williams counties receiving 79339 dollars for new highway work. The June session disclosed statewide allocations totaling 1 568 653 dollars for construction and maintenance, with Gillespie county allotted 33278 dollars for the Austin Fredericksburg Highway toward the Blanco county line.
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Travis
Williams Counties
State Highway Commission
Gillespie County
Austin-Fredericksburg
Blanco County
Officers Installed at Fredericksburg Lodge No. 794
Fredericksburg Lodge A F and A M No 794 held its annual barbecue at Fredericksburg Tourist Park with officers installed for the coming year Reginal Morris became Worshipful Master H W Rusenberger Senior Warden Otto Burgdorf Junior Warden R L Kott Treasurer W E Knoche Secretary Fred Mathisen Senior Deacon Robert Basse Junior Deacon and Max H Beckmann Tiler were inducted Lodge members and several out of town visitors attended the ceremonies.
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Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg Speakers Hear Final Debate On Chain Stores
The Fredericksburg Speakers Study Club held a final debate on the subject Resolved That Chain Stores Are a Menace. On the affirmative were Robert Klingelhofer E B Calvin and Felix Stehling and on the negative Chas Dooley John W Metzger and William Petmecky. The debate served as training in club studies and next Monday will cover parliamentary law and proper meeting procedure.
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Fredericksburg
Robert Klingelhoefer
E. B. Calvin
Felix Stehling
Chas. Dooley
John W. Metzger
William Petmecky
Brief Summary Of C. of C. Activities 1930 Year End
The Cham ber of Commerce reports financials and board leadership for the year ending July 1 1930. President J C Dooley oversaw operations while the 1929 30 board met eleven regular and fourteen special sessions. Civic goals including water works street lighting and city services were delayed by an inc orporation suit and a pending election contest, with hopes for progress at the next annual meeting.
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Chamber of Commerce
J. C. Dooley
C. J. Dooley
W. J. Schroeder
H. A. Ries
Felix Stehling
Wm. Habenicht
Alex Henke
H. H. Sagebiel
Max T
Supreme Court
City Commission
Land Visit Spotted in Austin and Transatlantic Flight News
Mr and Mrs Peter Land visiting relatives in Austin. The Southern Cross flown by E Kingford Smith landed at Roosevelt Field New York at 7 29 p m Thursday after taking off from Fort Mor nock Ireland Tuesday morning. Friends note improvement in Doctor Felix Keidel after polo injury and Frank Loth after train wreck.
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Mrs
Peter Land
Austin
Southern Cross
Fort Marnock
Ireland
E. Kingford-Smith
Roosevelt Field
New York
Felix Keidel
Frank Loth
Auto Races At Fair Grounds Highlight Speed Event
Auto races held Sunday afternoon at the fair grounds offered an unusual program for local speed fans. Promoters plan a return engagement after the August fair exposition with a larger fall meet to honor late Jimmie Lawrence and aid his family. Earl Allen of San Antonio drove the white Chevrolet Six to first place amid tire issues during time trials.
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Fair Grounds
Earl Allen
San Antonio
Jimmie Lawrence
Pension for World War Veterans Debate Urges Citizen Input
An editorial argues against universal pensions for all World War II veterans, contending only those with service-related disability deserve care. It warns pensions could bankrupt the nation with 4.5 million veterans and urges citizens to pressure Congress for courage and policy reversal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Congress
Congress
The Star Tire Store Moves to Kleck Building
The Star Tire Store relocates from the Blanchard building to the Kleck building, changing its storefront location.
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Star Tire
Blanchard Building
Kleck
Plymouth 1931 Models On View At Joseph Bros Garage
The new 1931 Plymouth automobiles are now on display at Joseph Bros Garage. The showcase highlights fresh styling and updated features as potential buyers visit the dealership for information and test drives.
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Joseph Bros. Garage
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Arthur Brisbane
Mr. Swope
Europe
Germany
Einstein
Berlin
United States National Electric Light Association
San Francisco
M. H Aylesworth
American National Broadcasting System
Jochanan
Zoological Garden
Annual Report
Buite 5
Striegler Bldg
Alf Petsch, Atty
Reuben Jordan
R. G. Striegler
Mgr
the Loan and Abstract CO. Loans Abstracts Insurance Rooms
Priess Bldg
Temple D. Smith
the World War and Veterans Pension
Boerne
Kerrville and
Hugo A. Walter Optometrist
Palace Theatre
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