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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1932
Page
1
Anrnur Brisbane Shanghai reports that China and Japan ended the war with an armistice. Allied representatives signed peace documents and Japanese soldiers will be withdrawn. The piece notes civilian suffering and calls for reflection on the war’s human cost.
Washington reports the arrest of Gaston Means on a complaint by Mrs Evelyn McLean wife of the Washington Post owner. She alleges she gave Means 100000 dollars to recover the Lindbergh baby and that he failed to produce the child or return the funds. Ongoing efforts and funds unknown.
The body of Baby Charles Augustus Lindbergh Jr. was found on Mount Rose hill near the Lindbergh home after 73 days abducted. Autopsy confirms death by brutal assault, with clues including the sleeper suit from March 1 and a fractured skull.
San Antonio obituary notes the death of Fritz Brehmer a civil war veteran and former Texas Ranger who died Sunday May 1 in San Antonio. He was born May 22 1847 in New Braunfels and died at age 84 11 9. He married Mary Beck in 1872. she died in 1924. They had 12 children including son Charles who died in 1923. Surviving children include William Hugo Richard Walter Oscar and several daughters. He leaves 25 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted by Rev Knaak and burial was at Mission Burial Park San Antonio.
Tuesday afternoon at the Smith Funeral Home chapel in Kerrville Texas services were for Eddie Schilling who died Monday at his temporary residence. He was born January 30 1908 in Comfort and was 24 years 3 months 3 days old. Rev Walter Probst of Zion Lutheran Church Kerrville officiated and burial followed at Glen Rest Cemetery. Survivors are his parents Mr and Mrs Edward Schilling Comfort and three brothers Prost August and Albert and three sisters Mrs Herman Gellermann Kerrville Mrs Louis Robin and Mrs John Sechwetmen.
Mr Harry Zenner and his family from San Antonio spent the weekend here with relatives, enjoying the stay and local greetings.
Mr and Mrs Ad Mergen thaler spent the week in Mason with Mrs Walter Smith, sharing time and hospitality during their stay. local social notes record arrivals and visits in the community.
The Rev R Gammenthaler and his son Kermit spent the early part of the week in Laredo for business.
Directors of the Fredericksburg & Northern Railway say they will accept 227000 for their property to sell to the Southern Pacific as part of the San Antonio to San Angelo line. Cash payment and timely acceptance required by SP. SP and F N could not agree on price previously, with F N seeking 350000 to 400000. Continued on page 2.
The Fredericksburg High School plans commencement exercises for 53 graduates. Ceremonies will be at the high school auditorium Tuesday May 24 at 8 p.m. Dr Whittier Russ of San Antonio will give the commencement address. The baccalaureate sermon is by President Wm F Kraushaar of Seguin Lutheran College on Sunday May 22 at 8 p.m. The P P T A Chorus will sing.
Lions Clubs of the 11th Texas District plan their quarterly group meeting in Fredericksburg on June 8 led by Felix Stehling president. Directors moved the date in a special Wednesday session and committees are drafting programs to ensure a standout district event with several membership applications pending for initiation.
About one hundred ex servicemen and families attended the Klaemner Park picnic last Sunday. Fredericksburg Concert Band provided music and Lieut Col Alfred Petsch gave an address on citizen duty and voting. Jeff Lee, son of M M Lee, gave a patriotic recitation, and the post plans an annual event.
A wedding at 6 pm Wednesday united Mr. Wm Schroeder Jr and Miss Emmie Kallenberg with Rev Theo Haag officiating. The bride wore her fathers ring, Clarence Schroeder served as best man, Elizabeth Corder as bridesmaid, followed by a wedding feast. The couple will reside in Fredericksburg where the groom works with Standard Service Co after a trip to South Texas.
Receiver D. J. Hoerster announced an additional 5 percent dividend to bank depositors of Citizens Bank on Thursday. Depositors should call for checks at Citizens Bank. those who do not call within two weeks will receive dividends by mail.
The Llano Cowboys and Mason Mavericks preserved a tie for league leadership as Llano beat Kerrville 6 to 1 on a big first inning at Llano, while Mason defeated the Giants 12 to 7 at Mason. Pepper Probst pitched 4 1/3 innings for Mason as injuries thinned the Giants lineup.
District Judge Carl Runge presided over cases in two Llano areas this week. Trials included Eckert vs Wendel with deed cancellation and lien foreclosure, Apelt vs Burke on debt, and Moore Bros. Body Co. vs Weiss and Sulte Meier with issues favorable to plaintiff. Grand jury investigations remain ongoing. no indictments yet.
Valentine Beyer longtime county resident died suddenly at Keidel Sanitarium on Thursday May 5 at 5 p m age 73 years 6 months 19 days Born October 46 1058 at Castell Texas son of Mr and Mrs David Beyer The family later moved to this county where he grew to manhood He married Caroline Oehler on May 10 1886 They lived on Edwin Beyer farm until 1925 then moved to Fredericksburg Surviving are his widow four sons Albert Hilgar Rein hold Edwin a daughter Adela three brothers Charles Louis and August three sisters Mrs Jacob Gold Jr Mrs Aug Ochler and Mrs Chas Cren welge four grandchildren and many relatives Funeral was held Saturday May 7 from the family residence and Zion s Lutheran Church with interment in City Cemetery Rev F Bracher presiding Choirs sang at the grave
Five thousand people filled Independence Park terraces in Charlotte on May Day for the formal dedication of the Lillian Arbelger Memorial wading pool. The pool honors a local schoolteacher who died attempting to save a child at noon.
The Akron passed near Fredericksburg Monday night during its Lakehurst to West Coast route. It battled thunderstorms and sand storms across Texas, landing at El Paso after a delayed voyage. commanded by Lieut Com. Rosen dahl, the airship carried 70 crew and could launch aircraft.
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