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Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1939

Page

2

Silver Tea and Art Exhibit Friday at School

The Parent-Teacher Choral Club directed by Mrs. Nannie Striegler will sing Brahms Lullaby and Spring is Here. Mrs. Lester Keyser sings Just a Wearyin For You. Exhibit opens at 3:30 p.m. with officers in the receiving line. program at 4 p.m. Misses Beville Bier schwale and Mrs. Henry Lewis head art display. tea hosted by Mrs. A Bartholmae and others. Public invited to attend.

Nannie Striegler Lester Keyser Margaret Beville Faye Bierschwale Henry Lewis A. Bartholmae H. F. Bolding Gould Davis Elizabeth Walter Leon Zwiener Almon Kirchoff

First Symphony Night Gaff Sparks Quiet Comedy

Mrs Jones attends her first symphony, sits silent through the opening piece, then asks what the conductor is looking at. Her companion explains it is the score of the overture and she asks who is winning, highlighting a humorous moment in a formal concert setting.

Meeting Called For Plumbing And Wiring Contractors In Texas

Notice to wiring and plumbing contractors served by Pedernales Electric Cooperative calls a meeting on Friday March 3 1939 at 7 PM in PEC offices second floor Court House Johnson City Texas. The plan includes financing and group bidding with REA to buy contracts at low interest over five years to reduce wiring costs for farmers.

Pedernales Electric Cooperative, Inc PEC Court House Johnson City Texas REA Lee McWilliams RBA

World War Spain Crisis and U S Recognition Rise

The week saw Franco on the verge of victory in Spain as Republicans debated surrender terms and Azana resigned. Britain and France moved to recognize Franco’s government while the United States hesitated yet likely would recognize him. Also, the Supreme Court outlawed sit down strikes and James J. Hines faced racketeering verdicts tied to Tammany Hall. A Nazi drive to expel Jews began in Berlin, and Franklin McCall was electrocuted for kidnap of a child.

Franco Manuel Azana Britain France Juan Negrin Spain United States Supreme Court Supreme Court of the U. S Hughes Fansteel Metallurgical Corporation Hines James J. Hines Tammany Hall New York City Thomas E. Dewey Dutch Schultz Germany Berlin McCall

Three Days Cough Signals Danger and Creomulsion

An advertisement urges a three days cough as a warning sign and promotes Creomulsion as a potent remedy that targets the chest, soothes inflamed mucous membranes, and loosens phlegm. It promises money back if not satisfied and instructs to ask plainly for Creomulsion.

Food Poisoning Kills Cen-Texan in Marble Falls

Marble Falls reports a family incident where Jiles Lamascus, 67, died and six others were seriously ill after eating pork greens. The surviving members include Mr. and Mrs Bud Lewis and four children. Lamascus was Mrs. Lewis's uncle. The physician cites greens as the poisoning source and notes others are recovering. The eldest Lewis son fell ill at a theater. neighbors were unavailable and a physician was summoned.

Marble Falls Jiles Lamascus Bud Lewis Mr. Lamascus Lewis Lewises

T S G R Directors Meet Program Update

The meeting’s program is set with a banquet for directors and wives, Jimmie Klein and his Orchestra providing music. A dance follows in the Hotel ballroom. The business session occurs Thursday morning in the hotel ballroom with President Wardlaw presiding. A ranch barbecue at Adolph Stieler’s ranch on the Comfort Highway closes the event.

Adolph Stieler Comfort Highway

Mrs. Rokendorf Joins Weatherfords on Del Rio Trip

Mrs. Fred Rokendorf was a guest in the name of her son Jimmy Weatherford. She joined Mr. and Mrs. Weatherford on a pleasure trip to Del Rio Texas and Villa Acuna Mexico during her visit.

Winter Radiator Ice Water Exchange Provokes Banter

A tenant asks a janitor to cool the apartment by running ice water through radiators. The janitor replies it cannot be done, and the exchange turns humorous as the tenant questions what was used last winter.

District Court Recessed. multiple case actions recorded

District Court recessed until Monday in a suit by Christine Noble against Border State Life Insurance for a life policy claim. Jury awarded a judgment. A negligent homicide case against Ward Parks was dismissed as accidental. Other actions include J W Linen swindling guilty with fines and 30 minute jail, Alfred Kappelman swindling guilty with fines, and E H Lay guilty with fines.

Christine Noble Border State Life Insurance Company Ward Parks Parks Rode Ranch Doss State of Texas Alfred Kappelman E. H. Lay

State of Texas v A A Phil lips continuance granted

State of Texas vs A A Phil lips under Texas Security Act. Case set for trial August 28 1939 after a continuance. Also State of Texas vs Jose Canales alias Jose Gonzales for burglary. Trial before Judge Gray with jury waived. Defendant sentenced to two years in state penitentiary. case dismissed on DA motion. To be continued next week.

State of Texas A. A. Phillips Jose Canales Jose Gonzales Gray State Penitentiary

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