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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1930
Page
7
Social notes detail visits across San Antonio Bastrop and Fredericksburg with families including the Jordans Ochs Hirsch Priess and Maier clans. Bridge clubs hosted high scores and prizes while the Missionary Society met for study and refreshment amid birthday and surprise gatherings.
Christoph Feuge born May 7 1858 in Kleinfrankreich Community died March 20 at his Doss home at 3 p m aged 71 years 10 months 13 days cause dropsy. He left a first wife Marie Kensing who died 1900 and second wife Ernestine Schultz who died 1918. Survived by children from both marriages 21 grandchildren and many relatives. Funeral Friday March 31 at three o clock from the family residence with G H Holly officiating. Interment in the family cemetery nearby.
Mrs Otto Schumann born in Berlin December 25 1860 came to Texas at fourteen and later lived in Luckenbach and Albert. She married Otto Schumann in 1882 who died in 1921. Survived by son Willie Albert daughter Alma deceased 1907 five grandchildren two sisters and other relatives. Funeral at Albert Lutheran Church led by Rev Paul Leonhard with burial in Albert Cemetery.
William Rusenberger, longtime resident near Fredericksburg, died March 21 after a brief decline from heart trouble. He lived a quiet life with his wife after 1910 on Kerrville Road and left a family circle including two sons, daughters-in-law, and several in-laws.
Mrs Dora Pressler died after months of illness at 76 years 2 months 24 days Interment occurred Friday afternoon at Youngs Chapel Cemetery Rev Arthur Koerner officiated A large group attended to pay respects and many floral offerings marked the grave reflecting her character and esteem
Mr. Graham Dowdell and District manager C. R. Wallace of Alamo Life Insurance Co. visited Fredericksburg for the funeral of Mrs. Richard Schmidt, with other San Antonio attendees listed. In Mason, E B Rothmann returned to his ranch and killed 33 giant rattlesnakes near a den, four over five feet long and weighing up to eight pounds each.
Prize was won by Mrs. Max Henke, second by Mrs. Louis Herbert. Floral decorations of bridal wreath and violets were most attractive. After games, hostess with daughters Mrs. Molberg and Miss Nora Henke served lunch of jellied tongue, saltines, angel food cake, and coffee. Twelve members and guests were present.
Mrs. Richard Schmidt nee Emma Helene Franz died in San Antonio on March 19 after a lingering illness at age 36 years 11 months and 2 days. Born in Luckenbach she married Richard Schmidt February 18 1893 and leaves three daughters Lydia Leola Ruth. They lived in Fredericksburg until 1922 then moved to San Antonio. Interment occurred March 23 in Fredericksburg from the Schmidt home with the M E Church male choir. Surviving are her husband three daughters her mother two sisters five brothers and in laws plus many relatives.
Mrs Anton Novian born Mary Prause died at Stonewall Texas after a lingering illness on March 19. She was 52 years old. Survived by husband Anton Novian and siblings Frank Henry Prause and Johanna Baumann of Boerne plus many relatives. Funeral services were March 20 at Schaetter's Funeral Home and interment followed in Boerne Catholic Cemetery.
Ambros Henry Colbath born March 17 1852 in Gonzales County died March 21 1930 at age 78 he was one of Blanco Counties oldest citizens. He lived with his daughter and her family at Miller's Creek and was a Methodist. He was buried March 22 in Colbath Cemetery near the Pedernales River at the Gillespie Blanco county line He leaves two brothers and four sisters six children two sons and four daughters and had resided in Gillespie County previously with many relatives and friends.
Mr. Adolf Henke of Sweetwater visited relatives at Fredericksburg. After a six month closed period the Winchester Skeet Club conducted a practice shoot near the Fredericksburg Tourist Park last Sunday morning. Scores out of 25: Robert Moritz 16 Jno Stahl 15 Emil Koch 12 Milton Petermann 10 Felix Schuchard 9 Harry Land 8 Hans Christensen 3.
The semi monthly Lion's club luncheon at Hotel Nimitz featured J S Abernathy mandolin selections. Felix Stehling and H A Ries reported on county wide diphtheria immunization efforts and funds distribution to the two auxiliaries. They endorsed aiding a public health nurse next fall to examine all county students. An Easter egg hunt by Fredericksburg Park Assn was endorsed with a Lion supplying all eggs. Dr H F Bolding will leave Sabinal. members will draft a letter of recommendation to civic clubs ending with best wishes.
Mr Ernst Braeutigam of Jewett Texas spent part of the week in Fredericksburg while Christian Althaus and daughter Lola and Eugene Althaus visited San Antonio for eye care. Heinrich Roeder received a surprise 59th birthday party at Palo Alto with 55 guests. Funeral attendances included Dora Pressler and Wm. Rusenberger. Fredericksburg weather swung from rain to sleet and hail with near freezing temps. Bank of Fredericksburg gauge shows .71 inch precipitation.
Alfred Feuge 31 resident of Austin died in Temple Sunday. Funeral held Tuesday at Cook Funeral home at 4 30 p m with Rev Collins of Walnut Creek Baptist church officiating. Burial in Austin Memorial park. Survived by widow and four children Juanita Alfred Jr Orson and Joe four sisters and three brothers.
Louis V. Pape 82 dies Thursday morning. Born May 5 1848 in Fredericksburg he lived most of life in Texas and attended the German English School now San Antonio Junior College. Survived by daughter Emma Fry Cincinnati two sons Morgan Cincinnati Harry Chicago four sisters and pallbearers named. Also notes of local surgeries, visits, and community losses including poultry fire and funeral attendances.
A regular meeting of the Public School Auxiliary is set for April 4 at 4 00 P M in the High School building. Election of officers and other important business will be taken up. A good attendance is desired.
The Fredericksburg Speaker's Club held its first program meeting Monday night with Paul Weber Frank Molberg and Emil Walter presenting on farm diversification passenger transportation and modern business power and transportation. Alfred Neffendorf was named presiding chairman with rotating chair duties for each session.
Emil Koch and Paul Knopp returned from San Antonio after attending a Buick Dealer's Convention. Miss Valeska Schmidtzensky also went to San Antonio to buy millinery for fashion. Felix Maier showcased a ten day Frigidaire Demonstration drawing many visitors. W A Kuenemann of Fredericksburg will speak on Industrial Progress in Iron and Steel Industries at 7:30 PM Monday in the new Engineering Laboratory for the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
Lubbock allocates 650000 for a new high school. Plainview budgets 120000 to expand public school facilities. Mercedes draws plans for a 300000 high school. Crystal City awards a contract program in Texas for 1930s school construction and equipment.
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