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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1929
Page
6
Public notice stored as second class matter at Fredericksburg Texas. Readers are asked to send all communications to the Fredericksburg Publishing Co. Pure business items go to Bookkeeper's Dept and all other matters to Editor's Dept.
Some residents question whether the commissioners court will honor a promised tax reduction in Judge Usener's plan. The writer asserts the court and judge have historically acted for the county's interests and criticizes waning citizen confidence.
B H Gordon Southwestern Representative of Dodd Mead & Co says words cannot express the good he derived from Sargon. He notes the publishing house is one of America's largest school book publishers.
Probst silenced the Oilers for six innings as the Giants outslugged them 6 to 0. Kraerner and Probst held the visitors to scattered hits while Durst Klett and Hollmig drove in runs. The Giants announce a trip to San Antonio to face the Cuban All Stars in a three game series with a Kerrville Tourists matchup lined up the following Sunday.
Officials insist the commissioners' court will execute Judge Usener's plan unanimously endorsed as benefiting the entire county. Many residents are urged to support the proposition and trust the plan's implementation.
Citizens oppose a $6 yearly road duty arguing it can be eliminated if county wide road bonds are vetted. Proponents say the current system risks ongoing payments unless bonds cover the road needs.
A discussion notes a 2500 real estate assessment implies an added tax under road district No. 1 of about 40 cents monthly. Proponents argue a 250000 road investment costs only 4 cents monthly, predicting long term savings from better roads and reduced wear on cars and tires.
Enderlin victory features Deike and Klaerner on the mound with 9 innings pitched. Probst collects three base hits, Klett and Hahn steal bases, Nagel sacrifice, Durst hit by pitch, and Durst and Eiserner account for fielding plays. Final line shows 10 left on for Oilers and Giants. umpires Lochte and Langerhans.
The Arion Singing Club serenaded Tuesday night to honor Mr and Mrs Ewald Oehler with a musical tribute amid community festivities.
Mr Victor Schoenewolf of Dallas visits his parents Mr and Mrs Max Schoenewolf. Dr and Mrs Geo Stebbins of Houston, formerly Fredericksburg, spend the weekend at the Hotel Nimitz.
Mr and Mrs. Ro LB Kott hosted their week end guests daughter Mrs James Harrison Blackaller and Mrs Frank Fancher of Seymour.
R. L. Kott Jr. and Miss Gertrude B. Kott were weekend guests of their aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Mason, in Kerrville.
Mrs R L Kott gave a Sunday afternoon party in honor of Helen Dorothy Kott. guests included Paula Schmidt Peggy Petseh Louise Peterman Bernice Peterman Francis Ernst Norma Henke Estha Kott Minyon Kelter Ruth Cora Brannies Mae Priess Helen Keidel Seipp twins Lorene Moses Hilda Do Master Frank Paneer Seymore and Mesdames Jo Ernst Frank Fancher James Harrison Blackaller of Seymour.
Mr Wm Eickenloff of Sisterdale was among visitors in this city last week. Mrs Hermann Hoffmann underwent an operation at 4 local hospital last Friday. Born to Mr and Mrs August Just a son on Monday. Congratulations.
Mr Walter Peter and family of San Antonio spent Saturday Sunday at Fredericksburg. Mrs Charles Klett and Mrs Albert Moursand of Johnson City were Fredericksburg visitors Wednesday.
Week end visitors included Hans Christensen A J Proebstle of Houston and A O Taylor of Belton. The following attended the Theo Voss Artistic Scroll Metal Works stockholders meeting in San Antonio last Wednesday Otto Kolmeier Ad Hopf Ad Gerhard Louis Kott Rev A Koerner Max Eckert Gus Nauwald Hy Mosel C W Feuge Felix Ahrens Edgar Ahrens Robert Webmeyer Hugo Loebte Hugo Basse and Max Z Henke
Wanted list from Knopp and Metzger seeks poultry eggs cream butter hides and all other country produce indicating a general requisition for farm goods from local farmers and vendors. The notice emphasizes breadth of items and urgency of supply.
Mr Harold Burrer of San Antonio visited relatives in Fredericksburg Sunday. Mr and Mrs Herwin Wehmeier and daughter Eriene Werner Edwin Weber and Edna Basse were in San Antonio for the Battle of Flowers. W K Burke and Hermann Fischer went to Houston for the Polo Tournament where eight Gillespie County horses were used. Black Bottom, formerly owned by Dr Keidel and bought by Lieut Harry Collins of Ft Sam Houston, won first prize in the Polo and Riding Club contest against state clubs.
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