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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1930
Page
6
Fredericksburg Standard notes weekly publication by Fredericksburg Publishing Co. editors and staff. Address guidance directs public to send communications to offices in Fredericksburg Texas and specifies departments for business and editorial matters.
Four day April term notes sealed bids for fencing on Highway 20 A awarded to Kolmeier and Klier Co. Final tax collector report reviewed. treasurer’s and justice reports approved. District trustee elections listed with several ties. new elections set for May 3 1930. Road bonds adjusted with Caldwell and Company. Bank of Fredericksburg adds $225000 bonds. Sureties listed for county bond. Subscription donations pledged to cover expenses.
The Court authorized grading Hackberry Street in Burgdorff addition and approved work on Highway No 20 A right of way with a jury of view naming landowners paid for allocations ranging from 380 to 2000 dollars. Land purchases for widening highways 9 and Petersburg road were approved along with donations. Salaries and per diem for county officers and commissioners were set.
Sunday April 27 prize and pot shooting at Grapetown featured many participants with scores listed beside each name. Adolf Burrer celebrated his 57th birthday with relatives and friends.
In the Hill Country League race Giants beat the Mason Mavericks 6 to 4 as Thornberry and Draper pitched long for a 15 inning tie earlier. Kerrville and Boerne split a high scoring day while Llano and Comfort chased seats in a tight pennant race.
Mr Joe Stein underwent a ton sil operation at Hanus Hospital last Saturday. Mrs Harry Dechert also had surgery there last Friday and is recovering well. The LL Youngs Chapel School plans a May 17 play in Gold Texas followed by a dance. A polo match between Austin and Stonewall is set for May 11 at 3 PM in Stonewall. District Missionary Society of the M E Church South met at Center Point with local attendees listed.
St Marys High School defeated Stonewall 12 to 4 at the Fair Grounds with Kunz pitching, Kamm lah fielding, and Langehennig delivering key hits including a bases loaded triple in the fifth. Dusenburg of Houston visits his uncle G H Holly. Also note cattle losses by lightning on Richard Henke Ranch near Fredericksburg.
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