Fredericksburg Lines Up At Mass Field Meet
Field and Track Meet results show Fredericksburg athletes sweeping junior and senior events. Notable winners include Eugene Althaus in multiple sprints and jumps, Jimmie Schmidt and Walter Klett topping various finals, with high point honors earned by Jimmie Schmidt.
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Fredericksburg Hi
Guido Klett
Eugene Althaus
Albert Loudon
Werner Offers
Johnny Langerhans
Fredericksburg
Junior Kott
Jimmie Schmidt
Woodrow Braeutigam
Walter Klett
Frank Schmidt
Allen Keller
Victor Kott
Jimmy Schmidt
Wesley Gold
Paul Henke
Hugo Brehmer
Francis Stahl
Walter Dittmar
Werner Klier
Texas Pioneer, 75, Dies Dancing at Old Timers Masquerade
A. T. Emison, 75, a long-time cattle man, died suddenly while dancing a Paul Jones square dance at Alpine’s old timers masquerade. He collapsed in midstep after placing a hand on his heart. Dancers stood in shock as two doctors could not revive him. Survivors include daughters Mrs. J. C. Barber of Tivoli and Lillian Emison of Denton.
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Alpine
Tex
A. T. Emison
Paul Jones
Emison
J. C. Barber
Tivoli
Texas
Lillian Emison
College of Industrial Arts
Denton
Antarctic Land Domain At Issue
Washington March 15 American claims to land discovered by Rear Admiral Byrd in the Antarctic region cannot be affected. Acting Secretary Cotton says Byrd did not intend to claim territory for the United States. The State department sees no binding claim by action now or later. Byrd named Marie Byrd Land and stressed science and fellowship over sovereignty.
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Washington, D. C
Byrd
Cotton
United States
State Department
Dunedin
New Zealand
London
Marie Byrd Land
Barter of Texas Jobs Charged in Senate Report
Washington reports the Brookhart patronage committee recommends a Justice Department investigation into wholesale barter and sale of federal offices in Georgia Mississippi South Carolina and Texas. J W Tolbert of South Carolina and Perry Howard formerly from Mississippi are named in charges. Conditions in Georgia show improvement amid critique of Ben Davis and R B Creager noted for note taking for politics.
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Washington
Brookhart
Department of Justice
Senate
Georgia
Mississippi
South Carolina
Texas
J. W. Tolbert
Perry Howard
Republican National
Ben Davis
Briton Kaye Don Claims Fast 144 MPH Run At Ocean Speedway
Day to beam with speed as Kaye Don from Britain blasts a 24 cylinder silver bullet racer along the Daytona Beach ocean speedway. His first unofficial run reached about 144 miles per hour amid fair beach conditions and poor visibility.
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Daytona Beach
Fla
Kaye Don
Ocean Speedway
Mother of executed son gains from Broadway play royalties
Amarillo resident Mrs. Ella N. Blake, whose son was executed in Huntsville, will receive 20 percent of royalties from The Last Mile and future productions. The agreement with playwright John Wexley follows his use of Robert Blake's sketch describing a prisoner's last hours.
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Amarillo
Huntsville
Ella N. Blake
Gene Howe
Bids Sought by Gillespie County Court for Barbed Wire Staples
The Gillespie County Commissioners Court will accept sealed bids on April 14, 1930 at 10:00 A M for 500 spools of 6 inch barb wire and 5 kegs of 11 inch wire fence staples F O B Fredericksburg Texas The court reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Albert E Klett Clerk County Court Gillespie County Texas signature and seal dated March 13 1930.
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County Commissioners’ Court
Gillespie County
Texas
Fredericksburg
A. D
Albert E. Klett
Stein Lumber Co Unloads Lumber for Kid Boxes
Notice from Stein Lumber Co stating they have unloaded a carload of lumber suitable for kid boxes. The item targets goat raisers and invites interest in the material.
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Stein Lumber CO
Cystex 48 Hour Test Ad Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement for Cystex claims rapid relief from bladder irritation, backache, leg pains, and fatigue. It offers a money back guarantee if not satisfactory and promotes a 60 cent price from Central Drug Co.
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Central Drug Co
Candidate for Congress in Texas 16th District
A candidate announces run for Congress in Texas 16th District and seeks the support of county voters at the upcoming election.
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16Th Congressional District
Texas
Hammond Announces Candidacy for District Attorney
The statement confirms F. H. Hammond's bid for the District Attorney position in the upcoming November election, signaling his formal candidacy and campaign entry.
Durst Announces Candidacy for Gillespie Tax Assessor
Louis W. Durst declares his bid for Gillespie County Tax Assessor and asks voters for support ahead of the August election. He states his intention to be the assessor and seeks backing from the electorate.
Edg H Tatsch Seeks Sincere Support in November Vote
A brief political request from Edg H Tatsch asking constituents for sincere support in the upcoming November election.
Alfred C Hei mann Announces Gillespie County Tax Assessor Candidacy
Announcement letter states Alfred C Hei mann is a candidate for the office of Tax Assessor of Gillespie County in the November election. The message asks for voter support and acknowledges appreciation.
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Gillespie County
Edg
H. Tatsch
Alfred C. Heimann
Lina Cren welgeSeeks Re election as Gillespie County Treasurer
County records announce Mrs Lina Cren welge running for re election to the office of Treasurer of Gillespie County at the forthcoming November election seeking continued tenure and management of county finances.
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Lina Crenwelge
Gillespie County
C. H. Herber Seeks Gillespie County Commissioner Post
A notice declares candidacy of C. H. Herber for Commissioner Precinct No. 4 in Gillespie County for the November election and asks for support from voters.
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C. H. Herber
Gillespie County
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