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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1930
Page
1
Arthur Brisbane comments on nations like Russia and Italy, where radical ideas are restrained and the people appear orderly under strong leadership. He questions how long this peaceful facade can last as theories of Marx and public discourse shift.
A Metropolitan Life Insurance report by president Frederick H. Ecker notes 19 million policy holders in the United States and Canada, with a lower death rate of 94 per 1000, and asserts that science and prosperity are extending workers’ lifespans. It adds that tariffs may create jobs and boost earnings, potentially offsetting costs.
Eng Fu Week aged sixty two and Eng Loy aged fifty one, both Chinese cousins, fought with heavy meat cleavers. Police arrived to find fractured skulls and gashes. they separated the men by force amid threats one would die. The dispute centered on a blanket.
The Pennsylvania Railroad slashes air and rail fares between New York and the southwest, saving $6.24 in cash and 18 hours on routes to Dallas Texas and Oklahoma City. General Atterbury, head of the railroad, says if air competition is needed he will own it.
Secretary of Commerce Mr Lamont spoke by telephone with Sir Henry Thornton while Lamont was in Washington. Sir Henry was traveling at high speed through Canada aboard the Canadian National Railway system.
Sir Henry sent his regards to President Hoover and the American cabinet. Seventy one telephone calls were made from that Canadian train as it rolled along.
England France and Belgium lower rediscount rates making funds cheaper abroad. In Paris money could be borrowed under 4 percent while U S stock buyers faced 19 percent. The Federal Reserve lowers the New York rediscount rate to 3 percent.
The First Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Texas convened for its 78th annual meeting at St. John’s Lutheran Church in San Antonio with morning services led by Rev. E A Sagebiel of Seguin. Delegates presented credentials and reports as committees were formed, with two new churches and 11 new pastors admitted.
The Ger man Mutual Aid Association local branch met at the court house on May 8. The year 1929 30 added 28 members, totaling 359 in good standing with $1 070 478 in insured coverage. Three fire losses totaling $75 were paid. Otto Henke is president, John Heep vice president, and H E Fischer secretary. they invite inquiries for potential new members.
A grand polo game is set for Sunday May 11 at 3 p m at the Stonewall Polo Grounds. The Stonewall team challenges the Austin polo team and a benefit dance at Burgs Hall Sunday night invites all to attend.
Mr August Jost left for San Antonio Friday to visit relatives there.
The Willow City school closes with a program Friday night May 16 inviting all to attend. In the issue, Max Beckmann of Albert Tex announces candidacy for Commissioner of Precinct No 3, Gilespie County, seeking voter support at the November election.
The Directors approved buying a Goss Cox-O-Type Flat-Bed Web Perfecting Press for about 8000 dollars to print on both sides with roll paper at 3500 copies per hour. Alois Wehmeyer Willie Ha bericht and President Petsch inspected the Dalhart operation before the purchase. The firm claims the upgrade places it ahead of any Texas town under 15000 population.
Oscar Reed 28 of 1301 Roosevelt avenue and Hugo Brehmer 17 of Luckenbach survived a plane spin crash south of the city Monday afternoon. Reed, piloting the Southern Airways school plane, suffered scalp lacerations, a fractured hip and possible rib fracture, while Brehmer sustained a facial injury. both were reported out of danger Tuesday morning at Central Clinic. Lieut. Albert F. Grant witnessed the spin from about 1500 feet and found the semi conscious men in the wreckage near Blue Wing lake. Reed had recently earned his private pilot’s license.
Dr. Felix Keidel was seriously injured when his horse fell during a Meadow Brook Polo practice. He suffered a brain concussion with bruises and was kept alive by artificial respiration for over two hours. an X ray was planned to assess injuries.
Delegates from Seguin New Braunfels Selma Honey Creek Red Rock Spring Prairie New Berlin San Antonio and Fredericksburg attended the annual district meeting of the Staats verband German American Catholics in Texas. Andreas Engel of Honey Creek was re elected to lead next year New Braunfels chosen as meeting place Joe Molberg welcomed visitors and speakers Mrs Ben Schwegmann Henry Dielmann John Pfeiffer of San Antonio. The Frohsinn club staged the German drama Die Grosstadt luft at Peters opera house.
Emma Gastinger and co plaintiffs won in trial court that two deeds from R W Duecker to Felix and from Felix to Edmund Jacoby were fraudulent to satisfy creditors. The San Antonio Court of Civil Appeals affirmed, leaving the land to be used to pay debts.
Packed houses greeted the Choral Club and Orchestra of Seguin Lutheran College at Fredericksburg High School Friday and Zion's Church Sunday. Directed by Professor H E Gibson the Choral Club has 36 members and the orchestra 14. Violin and vocal solos and a violin flute duet added to the program. All numbers well rendered and enjoyed.
Eugene Althaus, game warden for Gillespie County, resigned last Monday. The Department will have Warden Keller in Mason County take over duties, with Althaus praising Game Commissioner Tucker and thanking Gillespie citizens for their support, anticipating continued citizen assistance for his successor.
Ruben Bernhard and family visited friends and relatives at Mason on Thursday. Mr and Mrs Shad Dixon of San Antonio were guests of Mr Henry Maier and his daughter Bertha for the occasion.
The Agriculture Yearbook for 1930 is just off the presses of the Government Printing Office. It covers scientific technical and economic farming topics and presents a broad view of industry in all principal phases. Hon. C B Hudspeth announces he has an allotment of this publication for distribution in his district and will send copies to those requesting them at the House Office Building Washington DC.
Lions clubs from San Antonio New Braunfels Seguin Jourdanton Pearsall and other cities plan a joint gathering at Hotel Nimitz on Saturday evening. Several hundred visiting Lions will attend the meet with a banquet at eight o clock and a program of speakers singing and instrumental music is set for the occasion.
Henry Meurer purchased the stake in the Advance Motor Co, formerly owned by Wesley Franz, adding to his holdings in the local automotive business.
Messrs Charlies Kettner and Richard Arbelger spent Wednesday in Fredericksburg on business and visiting friends.
St Marys School presents a program by the Music Class and Glee Club at St Josephs Hall Sunday night May 11 at 8 p m. The audience will hear glee club songs music readings and a short play as part of the evening. Readers are urged to attend and support the program. another page lists the program details.
Tuesday night the Joe Hochmann truck was completely destroyed by fire. The accident occurred on Kerrville Road near Wrede School.
The Hill Country in Texas, lacking its own chamber, unites to promote beauty, wildlife, and tourism. Citizens praise local farms, flowers, streams, and hospitality while supporting a Hill Country Baseball League and shared newspaper resources. They seek a year round organization to sustain progress beyond seasonal efforts.
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