Women Pioneers and Earth’s Last Man Club
Arthur Brisbane muses on women as enduring pioneers in science and society. He notes Oklahoma’s statue to pioneer women, recounts Stillwater Minnesota’s Last Man club ending with Charles Lockwood and Peter Hall, and ponders the future of humanity as science predicts a distant extinction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Earth
Stillwater
Minn
Charles Lockwood
Peter Hall
Lockwood
Human Race Club
Remarkable retirements and a distant planet discovery
A longtime postal carrier William Manck retires after forty eight years of service with a public handshake and a possible pension discussion. Professor Shapley notes a newly discovered planet beyond Neptune, similar in size to Earth, circling the sun and requiring 3,200 years to complete one year on its surface.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Manck
Uncle Sam
Post Office
Professor Shapley
Harvard Observatory
Canada
Neptune
Earth
Japanese leader Wakatsuki touted for gains for Japan
A brief notice highlights Wakatsuki as a clever statesman who secured all he sought for Japan with great humility. The item notes continued discussion on page 7 column 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wakatsuki
Japan
District Meeting of Catholic Staatsverband in St Marys Parish
The Western District of the Catholic Staatsverband of Texas will convene at St Marys Parish next Sunday May 4 with delegates from Seguin New Braunfels Selma Honey Creek Harper Red Rock Spring Prairie New Berlin and San Antonio. Delegates assemble 945 am, High Mass by Father Fellmann, sermon by Father Heckmann, business session at 130 pm, speakers from San Antonio after adjournment around 230 pm, reception at 5 pm, and a 4 act German play Die Grosstadtluft at Peters Opera House at 8 pm by the Frohsian Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s
Catholic Staatsverband of
Texas
St. Joseph's
St. Anna’s
St. Rosa’s
Staatsverband
Seguin
New Braunfels
Selma Honey Creek
Harper
Red Rock
Spring Prairie
New Berlin
San Antonio
St. Joseph's Society
St. Joseph's Hall
Henry B. Dielmann
John Pfeiffer
Frohsian Club
Peter's Opera House
Quality Cash Grocery Sold to Schmidt and Priess
Rubin Bernhard sold Quality Cash Grocery to Chester W. Schmidt and Harry Priess who will operate from the old location under existing policies. Schmidt has seven years of service at the store and Priess brings a decade of wholesale grocery experience. Eugene C. Schmidt sold his flour and feed business to William Schneider of Fredericksburg who will run the operation at the same site with Liberty Mills products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rubin Bernhard
Chester W. Schmidt
Harry Priess
Schmidt
Priess
Collins Company
Eugene C. Schmidt
Wm. Schneider
Fredericksburg
Schneider
Liberty Mills
Fredericksburg Speakers Club Discusses Debates and Education Goals
Fredericksburg Speakers Club met last Monday night with Charles von Rosenberg guiding debate principles. Alfred L. Cameron spoke on progressive education advocating a year round school term and its benefits. The May 5 meeting will be postponed for chautauqua attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg
Charles von Rosenberg
Alfred L. Cameron
Watchman killed in hit and run at Nogalitos crossing
Charles Dooley Sr father of C J Dooley of Fredericksburg was struck by a northbound car at a railroad crossing on Nogalitos Street in San Antonio. Dragged about 50 feet under the vehicle he suffered a fractured skull and brain concussion and died early Saturday. Funeral services were held Sunday with many relatives in attendance. He leaves four daughters two sons seven grandchildren and a sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Dooley Sr
C. J. Dooley
Fredericksburg
Missouri-Kansas and
Texas R. R. Co
San Antonio
Nogalitos Street
Dooley
Medical and Surgical Hospital
C. W. Richards
J. Jefferson
Monroe Fischer
A. Schughardt
Clement
Charles J
Sacred Concerts Feature New Elements by Local Chorus
The Choral Club of the Lutheran College schedules two concerts at Zion Church on May 4 at 7 00 PM and at the High School Auditorium on May 2 at 8 00 PM. Soloist Miss Olivia Schawe appears with the Orchestra and two new features join the program including American Folk songs and additional repertoire by Dr Christiansen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran College
Zion's Church
Olivia Schawe
Schwawe
Choral Club
Christiansen
Emil Welgehausen for County Commissioner of Precinct 4
Emil Welgehausen of Crab Apple seeks the County Commissioner seat in Precinct 4. A lifelong resident of the county and precinct 4, he asks voters for support without needing introduction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Welgehausen
Crab Apple
Hill Country Publicity Association forms for regional campaign
Representatives from Fredricksburg Kerrville Mason Junction Boerne Comfort Llano Center Point Harper Rock Springs Bandera Burnet and possibly Johnson City met at the Hotel Nimitz to finalize plans for a cooperative Hill Country advertising drive. C. J. Dooley was elected president Norman J. Keller secretary and a director from each town will be chosen. The group will fund a $1400 campaign featuring ads in major papers, a two color folder of 10 000 copies, plus mailings and direct invitations to attract visitors to the Hill Country Tourist Mecca. Coulter and Payne Advertising Co of San Antonio handles make up and distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Dooley
Norman J. Keller
Hill Country Publicity Association
Fredericksburg
Kerrville
Mason
Junction
Boerne
Comfort
Llano
Center Point
Harper
Rock Springs
Bandera
Burnet
Johnson City
Hill Country
Texas
Coulter and Payne Advertising Company of
San Antonio
Association
Bus Fire Fatalities Spur $25,000 Damage Suit
In Bexar County Thirty-seventh District Court the children of Mrs. Catherine Hahn sue for $25,000 after a December bus blaze on a highway 18 miles from San Antonio killed three. They seek $20,000 actual damages plus $5,000 for funeral and related costs against Joe Amberson and Union Bus lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bexar County
San Antonio
Catherine Hahn
Joe Amberson
Union Bus Lines
Notable Social Attendances Across Regions
Mr. Guerry Strong attends the Alamo Life Insurance Convention in Galveston over the weekend. Mr. Reinhold Eckhardt and family and Mr. and Mrs. Wm Grobe spent the latter part of last week in San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Guerry Strong
Alamo Life Insurance Convention
Galveston
Reinhold Eckhardt
Wm. Grobe
San Antonio
Fifty Thousand Dollar Bond Favored At Meeting
At a mass meeting at the Courthouse residents discussed school capacity needs. The ten member committee recommended $45,000 in bonds, but a later resolution favored $50,000. A petition to the Fredericksburg Independent School District trustees seeks a 40 year bond issue with a five percent cap and annual taxes to cover interest and a sinking fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg Independent School District
Board of Trustees
Warning To Goat And Sheep Raisers
Kerr County Grand Jury urges local goat and sheep raisers to avoid paying shearers in advance across clips to curb labor abuses. It notes extensive county investigations into promotion schemes and stock plans, urging reliance on personal attorneys and bankers when opportunities arise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kerr County
Grand Jury
Meadow Brook polo field dedication at Temple D Smith Airport
The Meadow Brook polo field at Temple D Smith Airport will be dedicated on Sunday May 4. The field meets International Polo size standards and a matched polo game will be held at 10 a.m. with free admission for the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meadow Brook Field
Temple D. Smith Airport
Texas
Waller Campaign Swing Through Fredericksburg
Edwin Waller of Waller County campaigned for State Commissioner of Agriculture spending Wednesday in Fredericksburg to drum up support for his candidacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Waller
Waller County
Fredericksburg
Chautauqua Opens Tomorrow Night in Peter's Opera House
The 1930 Chautauqua begins May 3 at Peter's Opera House with top programs on the circuit. Highlights include the plays Other Peoples Business and The Big Pond, plus Chester Scott Band, Margot Hayes Ensemble, Lethe Coleman, and E. J. Powell. A season ticket covers all events and junior town activities run each morning for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Chautauqua
Other Peoples
Big Pond
Chester Scott and Company
Mr. Scott
America
Margot Hayes
Lethe Coleman
E. J. Powell
Ohio
Fredericksburg Chautauqua
Chamber of Commerce
Chester Scott Orchestra
Peter’s Hall
Mass Concert of Hill Country Bands in Fredericksburg Park
A Mass Concert on Sunday May 11 features the Fredericksburg Concert Band with Doss Menard and Mason bands at Court House Park. Walter Weber directs the mass program with six in unison numbers and individual pieces from each band. Refreshments will be served and all are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg Court House Park
Fredericksburg
Doss, Menard
Walter Weber
Mr and Mrs August Schlaudt Visit Bisbee Relatives
Mr and Mrs August Schlaudt of Bisbee Arizona are visiting their local relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
August Schlaudt
Bisbee, Arizona
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jiseek
Arthur Brisbane
Catholic Staatsverband
Hugo A. Walter Optometrist
Palace Theatre
Alf Petsch, Atty
Reuben Jordan
R. G. Striegler
Mgr
the Loan and Abstract CO. Loans Abstracts Insurance Rooms
Priess Bldg
Publicity Association For
Nimitz
Co-Operative
Alamo Life Insuran
Wilbur C. Treadwell
Keidel & Kallenberg Building
Peter’s Opera House
Alex E. Jung
Buite 5
Striegler Bldg
Petsch & Petsch Rney
Kerrville and
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