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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1930
Page
6
The notice lists the newspaper staff roles including managing editor R S Klett, sports editor R E Jordan, feature editor Wm Petmecky, business manager Wm Habenicht, and notes the paper is entered at the Fredericksburg Texas post office as second class matter.
The public is requested to send all communication to the Fredericksburg Publishing Co. For business matters use Bookkeeper's Dept. All other matters go to Editor's Dept.
Speeding in your direction. Be prepared for the emergency Just Around the Corner. Slow down think when nearing the corner. Have your car under perfect control. Make the turn slowly prepared to stop immediately if necessary. Master the situation beforehand look out for your safety and be mindful of the other fellow. Thousands of persons were killed and maimed at blind corners last year. Exercise care in making the turn at any corner.
The piece urges heads of families to draw up a will without delay. It argues Roman practice as motivation and notes that a properly drafted will avoids family disputes and court delays, with changes easily made by a lawyer over time.
The column argues reckless driving causes thousands of deaths yearly and faults licensing and enforcement. It also offers six methods to reduce fly extended problems, from eliminating breeding grounds to keeping garbage covered and using yard traps to protect homes and markets.
The family thanks neighbors and friends who assisted during illness and after the death of Wm Weiershausen beloved husband father grandfather and great grandfather. Special thanks to Revs Koerner and Leonard for condolences and choir, Dr Joe Hanus and Max Beckmann for services and floral offerings. The bereaved family.
The annual Bundes Saenger fest is scheduled for Peters Hall on Saturday May 10 with the program starting at 8 15 p m.
News from India recalls Bacon’s warning that distant possessions invite danger. A Grandhi successor is imprisoned for a year. Senator Wagner urges restoring prosperity to tackle unemployment, arguing the nation must face facts. The federal wage payroll tops $60 billion and personal incomes reach $40 billion, driven by public confidence and enterprise.
Jack Barstow reportedly stays aloft over fifteen hours in a non engine plane though not yet official as the Germans aim to surpass this duration. Barstow plans another longer flight with Maj. T. C. Macauley of San Diego distributing word of the imminent attempt.
The Hill Country advocates forming a Hill Country Chamber of Commerce to secure a fair share of state and federal highway funds, promote wildlife protection, and advertise the region. They warn without a bond issue Texas will spend heavily on roads, and the area has received uneven attention due to lack of organized lobbying.
Arthur Keller returned from a business trip to San Angelo. Mr and Mrs Frank Kneupper and daughter Florence of New Braunfels were guests of Mr and Mrs Paul Stehling Sunday.
Rescue workers report 69 dead and over 100 injured as tornadoes sweep 281 250 square miles from Abilene to Range. Deaths peak in Karnes DeWitt and Navarro counties with significant losses in Nordheim Runge and Frost. Authorities estimate property damage may exceed 500 000 as communities begin debris removal and temporary shelter construction.
Alfred Durst returns from San Antonio. Mrs. Christian Schlaudt celebrates a 77th birthday last Sunday. Arch Keller becomes a salesman at Ever Ready Motor Co. Perry Long of San Antonio visits Fredericksburg. Capt. Earl G. Stanglee from the Philippine Islands visits E. B. Calvin. Rev. F. W. Radetzky passes through on his way to Yancey Texas. Art Grobe and family visit Alfred Oehler in San Antonio. Mrs. Carl Runge and son visit Fredericksburg from Mason for Mr Runge's San Antonio trip.
Mrs Elizabeth Strackbein nee Crenwelge born March 26 1844 in Bruchweiler Germany came to Texas with her family in 1855 after a long sea voyage. She married Henry Strackbein in 1866 and left seven children including Charles who died in infancy and Henriette who died in 1926. Surviving are three daughters two sons two daughters-in law three sons-in-law 17 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon with Rev Bracher officiating.
Louise Bode a Fredericksburg native who lived in San Antonio 67 years died Wednesday at her daughter Mrs Joe Ferguson’s home 237 Ward Ave. She belonged to Louise Schuetze lodge Order of Sisters of Herman Sons and the Women’s Relief corps of the G A R. Survived by six daughters three brothers and three sisters. funeral at Ferguson home 4 30 p m with Rev A L Wolff of St John’s Lutheran church officiating.
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