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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1930
Page
6
The Fredericksburg Standard lists R. S. Klett as Managing Editor and R. E. Jordan as Sports Editor with Wm. Petmecky as Feature Editor and Wm. Habenicht as Business Manager. It is issued every Saturday and entered at the Fredericksburg post office as second class matter.
Public told to send all communications to Fredericksburg Publishing Co. Business matters go to Bookkeeper's Dept. All other items go to Editor's Dept.
District Court activity spans contempt cases, tax foreclosures, debts, and criminal matters. Defendants include J J Perry, Walter Tips Co, and Bessie Leandro with dismissals, guilty pleas, and one not guilty verdict for Theodore Langerhans. Notable outcomes include a $10 fine for Manley Haley, a five year sentence for J G Warner, and a $50 fine for Milton Casper.
The Texas House halted impeachment proceedings against S. H. Terrell after he filed resignation with Governor Moody. The body postponed further action while noting his removal from office as an objective of the investigation. Terrell’s admission of funds placed in Austin banks and prior testimony on misappropriation were cited alongside charges of using office to aid private business and withholding about $60,000.
State of Texas cases include W H Larri more pleading guilty for forgery with two years in prison. Erwin Knopp theft burglary continued. Maria Leandro and Ray Hecker transporting intoxicating liquors dismissed. Gerhans aggravated assault verdict guilty with $25 fine. Bill Hinds unlawful carrying of pistol dismissed. Albert Rubio unlawful carrying of pistol continued.
The piece notes a plan to scrap ten million old cars to lower second hand car nuisance and spur demand for new vehicles. It names R H Grant of General Motors as scrapping committee chairman and suggests shipping old cars abroad to create appetite for new ones. It also cites an expert on stock trends and mentions various local social and civic items and census work in Fredericksburg.
A jug of anti freeze solution used as dandelion wine at a Lyons American Legion carnival poisoned eight youths. Five died and three remain critically ill as doctors explain the rust oil tainted drink carried lethal poison. The deaths include Leon Jarvis 18 Hollis Cleveland 17 Nelson Jarvis 20 Lawrence Kohlmeier 24 and Reuben Roberg 22. The tainted liquor was stolen from Ed Snethen’s basement and had been used in car radiators. Doctors warn antidotes may not save the trio still suffering severe paralysis and weakness. Authorities report no inquest will be held.
A local cleaner advertises a three piece suit cleaning for one dollar saving a quarter. The offer highlights cleaning for coat vest and pants together and markets value to customers.
The 1930 outlook warns demand may lag behind last summer and fall. It urges careful expenditure, reduced peanut acreage, and widespread cutbacks. notes beef prices may fall, dairy herds should be culled, and hog prices may rise to 1929 levels. Prospects for oats and potatoes depend on acreage. a two year feed crop could be favorable.
The campaign offers diphtheria immunization at 50 cents per child, with free treatment for very poor families. Immunizations start March 1 at the Catholic and Public School Buildings, with no service at doctors’ offices. Parents are urged to bring preschool children to receive protection against the disease.
Playbill notes three productions to be staged at the high school auditorium on March 15. Audiences may see Edward in a dramatic work, a wedding supper scene, and a separate ambition-themed piece.
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