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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1930
Page
6
The notice lists R. S. Klett as managing editor R. E. Jordan as sports editor Wm. Petmecky as feature editor and Wm. Habenicht as business manager. It states the paper is entered at the Fredericksburg Texas post office as second class matter.
The jury found Pete McKenzie sane by a 10 to 2 vote in the Sam Street murder case, preventing immediate punishment. Census enumerators have been appointed and will begin work in the next few days, urging citizens to cooperate for an accurate countywide count.
The Mason County Sheriff seeks a new trial after the indictment lacked the phrase with malice aforethought in Ofilio Herrera's charges for the murder of A. T. Murray. The case raises questions on prosecutorial precision and the proper punishment for the crime.
A call to register births and deaths explains why these events are supreme life milestones. Birth certificates enable property inheritance pensions insurance military entry voting school employment and travel while death records aid public health and accurate settlements of estates and claims. It costs nothing to register.
The Southwestern Reporter quote asks if preachers who helped Pete McKenzie, accused of murder and robberies, would have aided him if he were a bootlegger, implying concern about possible bias or protection.
Seed inoculation is essential for sweet clover whether grown alone or with crops. Texas counties plan road improvements for 1930 with El Paso selling 700000 dollars in 1928 road bonds, while Dawson and Moore counties vote on 600000 and 366000 dollar highway bonds. A proposed Oklahoma City to El Paso highway passes through multiple counties, and Smith County promotes redbud planting along roads in a beautification effort.
A Texas regional highway group names directors and outlines a plan for a single numbered highway from the Canadian line near Bismarck North Dakota to Corpus Christi Texas. The route would pass through Pierre South Dakota Kearney Nebraska Norton Kansas Sayre and Altus Oklahoma Vernon Seymour Throckmorton Albany Moran Cisco Brownwood Brady Mason Fredericksburg Boerne Floresville Karnes City Kenedy Beeville Linton and other cities. The effort seeks federal designation and aims to ease tourist travel between the Midwest and Texas with about 900 miles already either paved or under contract in Texas. A national committee will meet in Chicago in June to set action toward a continuous number for the highway.
Clyde Tombaugh of Dodge City Kansas, after years of self taught study with three home telescopes, identified a ninth planet beyond Neptune. Lowell Observatory staff weighed names such as Atlas and Constance before finalizing the designation.
Broilers should not receive cod liver oil in the final two weeks before marketing. The oil leaves an unpleasant odor and taints the flesh, making the meat less desirable for sale.
Police describe John Billiken Rita, a Bugs Moran gang member, found murdered in Chicago with bound limbs, burned fingerprints, and no witnesses. Wires removed from his limbs suggest torture before death as investigators seek clues.
The piece notes lower Bank of England rates prompting mixed signals about borrowing and growth. It cites psychological factors shaping prosperity, recounts a hazy experiment on pain and fear of death, mentions prolific birth Mrs. Chris Back, and reports Edison’s optimistic note on rubber from goldenrod with a five year horizon.
The piece notes Primo de Rivera’s death from heart disease and praises Mussolini for sustaining dictatorship. It highlights Mussolini’s plan to establish a “minor” class of citizens not required to join the army to keep Italians abroad engaged with Italy.
The president likens himself to a country doctor, emphasizes value in measured purchases, and counsels keeping life busy and full while reminding that life is finite. He endorses buying what you want, starting with a good automobile, and enjoying it periodically.
The article urges timely thorough orchard spraying to prevent reinfestation. It recommends fine spray with strong pressure using lime sulfur or miscible oils to combat scale insects. San Jose scale is rising and requires prompt, preventive treatment before spring growth.
Texas hotels bloom with new and remodeled properties. The $12,000 Hotel Gregg in Longview opened in February. A $300,000 McAllen hotel enters project stage. Dallas capital plans a $125,000 fireproof hotel in Quanah. The Heisig in Beaumont will be remodeled into a $150,000 apartment hotel. Belton to receive a $125,000 remodeled hotel. The Marshall opens in April. Stephenville’s project will cost $280,000 for a new hotel.
Fourth Sunday in Lent with Divine Services at 10:00 a m. Bible class and Sunday School at 1:30 p m. Luther League meeting at 3:00 p m. Passion Services in English at 7:30 p m on Love Divine Its Illumination Luke 22 60 to 62. German Passion Service Wednesday at 7:30 p m The Lamb of God Arrested John 18 1 11. All invited to worship F A Bracher Pastor.
After a Saturday to Monday deliberation in W W McCrory’s 94th District Court the jury could not agree on John M. Pete McKenzie’s sanity and was discharged. The undecided point centered on whether he could distinguish right from wrong and realize consequences. He will be returned to the state hospital for the insane unless a higher court orders further action.
Food specialists from the Bureau of Home Economics outline three aims in meat cookery. First cook by the cut with appropriate vessels and water use. second maximize flavor through browning and seasoned additions. third remove guesswork using oven and roast thermometers to know when meat is done.
Washington announces Texas will receive 4.545 million dollars as part of a 72.125 million dollar federal road appropriation. The allocation highlights federal support for state highway projects and infrastructure upgrades across Texas.
C L Thoroughman once a Yukon Methodist minister turned prohibition agent was jailed on a federal charge of operating a still after a raid four miles south of Lawton. Bond set at 5000 dollars after agents seized a 450 gallon still 70 gallons of liquor an automobile two revolvers and a rifle. He admitted the still was his and was arraigned before U S Commissioner R M Nelson.
The family expresses sincere appreciation to friends for assistance and sympathy during Dora Pressler's illness and after her death. They specifically thank Dr J J Hanus, the nurses, Rev A Koerner, and for the floral offerings.
The Fredericksburg Independent School District in Gillespie County Texas orders a mass meeting at Fredericksburg High School on Tuesday April 1 1930 at 8 00 P M to nominate candidates for three new trustees to be elected April 5 1930.
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