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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1930
Page
1
In a Western News column, Arthur Brisbane notes bribery of jurors spreading westward, with accusations against oil men and a claim that rich individuals escape justice. He also discusses a gasoline price war, praising service at Standard Oil and Shell stations and their customer care practices.
A bold prophecy claims a planet beyond Neptune will be found, outlasting the era of industry and finance. The piece imagines Earth residents in the year 1,019,300 pondering this distant world while in the upper atmosphere.
Interstate Commerce Commission grants permission to build a railroad linking Gillespie County with Mason County and Fredericksburg area. Survey parties review Frisco surveys to choose best route. Mason County has raised 103000 of 160000 stock. Gillespie County seeks 130000 plus right of way. Brady and Fredericksburg ready to start. project touted as vital to the region and Fredericksburg’s future importance.
Delegations from eighteen cities in Kansas Oklahoma and Texas met in Fredericksburg to back designating a main north south route across the region and assign one highway number. The meeting, hosted by the Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce, formalized the Canada to the Gulf Highway Association as a permanent body with A E Oliver of Shattuck Oklahoma elected president and other officers named.
Mrs. Dora Pressler nee Scheneck was born December 24 1853 on a Texas ranch near New Braunfels. She moved with her family to San Antonio and later Austin where she married Franz Pressler in 1873. Widowed in 1889 she raised six children and managed the Pressler ranch near Tosca. She died March 20 at Hanus Hospital leaving six children, a stepdaughter, twelve grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Fredericksburg Giants launch the Hill Country League season on April 6 against the Kerrville Tourists in a marquee opening game. The event features ceremonial participants, planned music, and invites all county school children as guests.
The second and final diphtheria injection funded by the Lions Club and Ladies Auxiliaries of Fredericksburg will occur on March 31 at the High School and St Joseph's Hall 1 to 3 PM. Preschoolers and schoolchildren given the first dose March 10 or 13 must appear by 2:30 PM. rural districts get the final treatment April 9 1 to 3 PM. The total two injections incur 50 cents. no other dates or first injections will be offered.
The National Rehabilitation Committee of The American Legion warns all veterans that April 6, 1930 is the final deadline to file disability compensation claims from World War service and to submit supporting evidence for certain disabilities. The Legion urges filing with the Veterans' Bureau to safeguard rights under current law if Congress does not amend the act.
Mr. Eugene Althaus spent Monday on business in Boerne.
The Texas Supreme Court reversed and remanded a May 1928 Fredericksburg incorporation election case after dismissals and appeals. The city may seek a rehearing or a new trial, while continuing to operate with all court costs and attorney fees borne by citizens.
William Kusenberger longtime Gillespie County resident dies after a long life of farming with his wife Pauline Koennecke. Born October 25 1854 to German parents in Gillespie County he married in 1878 and this union produced three children and extended to 13 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. The service led by Rev Arthur Koerner at the Holy Ghost Church featured the choir and included an obituary read by the pastor.
Dr. Edward M. Burke of San Antonio pled guilty in Justice Petmecky’s court to killing a female deer near Wolf Creek on August 6 1929. Local officers and the state game department secured strong evidence after a pursuit ending with the carcass dumped from Burke’s car. He was fined 50 and costs.
Arrangements for the Federal Census of Gillespie are nearly complete and by April 2, opening day, ten districts will be covered. David Barnhill of Uvalde announces eight appointed enumerators for districts within Gillespie County including Fredericksburg City, Kerrville area, Llano Road, and various precincts.
Taylor Burke Motor Co. announces a Ford Tri Motor All Metal Plane visit to Fredericksburg. The aircraft, 54 feet long with a 76 foot wing span, carries 3900 pounds and seats 15. Pilot Clyde W. Ice will supervise. a parachute jump by John Gisi is planned each afternoon at Temple D. Smith Airport on March 29 and 30.
A mass meeting is set at Fredericksburg High School on Tuesday April 1 at 8 p m. The school board called the gathering to nominate Trustees for the coming year and discuss urgent business for Fredericksburg school patrons.
The Commissioners Court met in Special Session and reviewed three bids for road bonds. Caldwell & Company offered par plus accrued interest with no deposit condition, and R. B. Sterling bid par plus accrued interest with $100000 deposited for six months. The court accepted Caldwell & Company’s bid as best. Sterling bid was made at Col Petsch’s urgent request and is seen by many as aiding the county’s favorable sale.
The Court of Criminal Appeals reversed the death sentence of Ofilio Herrera, slayer of Mason County Sheriff A. T. Murray. The ruling cites lack of malice aforethought in the indictments and improper jury instruction about an alleged accomplice. Herrera and a Mexican‑descent companion were accused after Murray’s body was found in a rural lane near Mason during pursuit of two theft suspects. Herrera remains in the state penitentiary at Huntsville.
A large number of quail were received by Game Warden Eugene Althaus from the Texas Game Department and distributed to county farms. Birds were placed along rivers and creeks on larger farms to aid protection and increase. Farmers should guard them and bar hunters on their premises during season. The quail is touted as the farmer's friend for its insect control.
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