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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1925
Page
1
A child of Mrs. Laura Lott was hit while crossing Main Street near Schneider's Produce Co. The child suffered bruises but is expected to recover without serious or permanent injury.
County Judge Herman Usener reports over 25 000 pecan buds placed in the county in recent days with hopes of a strong yield if rains come. County Agent R S Miller notes many buds on larger trees will speed production and predicts 75 000 buds next year if conditions hold.
Ford owners in Fredericksburg and Gillespie County received letters from Eastern National Co promoting Bankers Shares in Ford Motor Company of Canada Ltd. Ford Dealers News reports an injunction restraining sale, noting New York Supreme Court ruling that selling such shares is legal only if conducted legitimately and warning against deceiving the public about stock or bond certificates. The piece labels bankers shares as misleading and cites defendants selling bankers shares in the Ford motor venture as deceptive.
Otto Duecker Jr the little son of Mr and Mrs Otto Duecker formerly of this county but now in San Antonio died at the home of his grandparents Mr G Lange in Harper Texas where the family had been called to the bedside of Mr Lange who is seriously ill He was born November 25 1921 in Fredericksburg and died Monday April 20 at Harper aged 3 years 4 months and 25 days Burial was at the Lange cemetery in Albert Texas Rev C Wolf of Harper officiating Our sincere sympathy goes out to the bereaved ones.
Mrs Cora Bolyn nee Wahrmund, 45, died Wednesday at her sister’s home 728 G James St San Antonio. She leaves husband Dr R T Bolyn three daughters Varina Cora and Catherine Bolyn of Boerne mother Mrs F J Morgan and two sisters Mrs Chester Pfiester and Mrs Lawrence Atr all of San Antonio. Funeral 4 PM Thursday at Sloan Wilber Pelphrey parlors with Rev P B Hill of First Presbyterian church officiating.
Saturday May 25, Miss Sophie Woerner daughter of Mrs Richard Werner of Listerdale and Mr Otto A Prochnow son of Mr and Mrs Albert Prochnow of here were pronounced man and wife by Rev Arth Woerner. Henry Blum was best man and Edna Werner bridesmaid. The couple will reside in Fredericksburg as friends extend best wishes.
County Agent R S Miller and Tick Inspector Herman Fischer secured Dr A K Williamson State Veterinarian of the Live stock Sanitary Commission to visit flocks of sick sheep and goats. Post mortems and blood tests found tannic acid poison from buds and brush as the cause. Investigations extended to Kerr County with same findings. Also a Kerrville public auction ad page by local merchants. Ruth Stein had tonsil operation at the local hospital.
In Gillespie County the 75,000 pecan buds expected to be placed this summer or next spring follow a bold topping campaign last year. Local papers published top worked pecan tree cuts to show how to top trees, reaching 1500 recorded tops and likely 500 to 1000 more beyond the record. R. S. Miller, Co. Agent.
The marriage of Alois Wehmeyer and Gertrude Goehmann took place last Saturday morning at St. Joseph’s Church in San Antonio with Rev. Father Schnetzer officiating. Attendants were Cecilia Wehmeyer and Elton Jordan. The couple will reside in Fredericksburg where the groom works in the Fredericksburg Publishing Co. printing department.
New Enterprise Pro gresses as Fredericksburg trunk maker led by Arthur Schaetter reports two large orders from San Antonio furniture houses. Trunks promised cheaper and sturdier than external factories and sold wholesale only. Facilities and workforce expanding.
Mrs J T Codrington of Comfort visited local friends on Friday and carried the Comfort boys attending Hien School home for the weekend.
The Varsity Peacock Orchestra, a university student ensemble now a statewide group, presents their Fredericksburg debut at Klaerner's Pavilion this Saturday. They previously toured with the Longhorn Band in northern areas of the state.
Subscriptions total 5913 dollars with 6000 dollar budget planned starting July 1. The Rain Makers lead the fund drive by 143 dollars and nine new members, while 115 names joined the Chamber roster. Officials praise broad public cooperation and predict a banner year with plans to boost business and population.
A small Texas town with about 4000 residents has raised a working capital around $1.50 per capita. Gillespie County’s county seat Fredericksburg leads in this effort, signaling thrift and patriotism. The budget’s growth shows Fredericksburg plans to advance the project.
A Texas delegate at the Houston Convention of the Good Roads Association reports that California tourists draw more growth than fruit. Governors from four states attended as Texas voices demand a connected statewide highway plan and federal aid, noting Texas gas tax is only one cent per gallon. Ex-Governor James E Ferguson urged Texas to abandon four year roads funded by forty year bonds.
Game wardens investigate seining violations in Gillespie County under a limited permit for the Pedernales River. Committees from the Gillespie County Game and Fish Protective Association and the Chamber of Commerce enforce rules to allow only buffalo, suckers, and turtles with a supervising member present. Reports allege extra species are being taken, jeopardizing stocked streams and the labor of the committees. Citizens urged to report violations to protect the fishery.
Mrs. Alex Maier entertained Needle Craft members last Thursday afternoon with a regular program followed by cakes and refreshments.
The Fredericksburg total precipitation reached 1.10 inches across last Monday and Tuesday. Other sections of the cosier reported considerably heavier rainfall.
The passage describes a city that has never before extended such a welcoming message. It states the city is reaching out to settle newcomers, inviting them to join, and asserts it is prepared to make every arrival feel welcomed and supported.
Free motion pictures will be shown by Mr Ed F Pickering in several communities over the next days. Shown from the U S Department of Agriculture through County Inspector Fischer to promote better livestock. Screenings at Cain City Bankersmith Luckenbach Frape Creek Stonewall Junction Albert Willow City Gold Cave Creek at 8 p m on listed dates.
The Germania Mutual Aid Association holds its annual meeting on May 9 at the Courthouse. Hy E. Fisher, secretary of the local branch, will represent District No. 12 of the county at the East Bernard gathering. Miss Ruth Rice Olivia Rice and Mrs Rice of New Brenfels visited Fredericksburg with Miss Aelfey Franz.
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