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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1937
Page
2
New York reports from the census bureau show thousands of girls under 15 married in the United States. Estimates exceed five thousand under fifteen, with totals rising over the past four decades from 1411 in 1890 to 4506 by 1930 and likely higher in recent years.
Pearsall tops Giants 5 1 in a tight Northern Division clash to claim league lead. The game featured a 1-1 tie until a seventh inning run and a three run eighth, with Pearsall patching a four run cushion. Boerne fell 9 3 to Hondo D Hanish as four double plays aided the visitors. Giants visit Hondo D Hanis in two weeks then Pearsall returns June 13 after a league break on June 6.
Cain City school captured first place in a seven team softball tournament in Sisterdale defeating Waring and Boerne before beating Sisterdale 13 4 in the finals. Ray Fiedler also won the high jump with 53 inches while earlier practice attempts reached 63 inches. Local clubs urge Fredericksburg to form a summer softball league for a round robin schedule and renewed rivalry.
War Admiral won the Preakness at Baltimore by a head over Pompoon following his Kentucky Derby triumph in Louisville. The weekend also saw Carl Hubbell extend his MLB winning streak to 21 and 22 with victories over the Pirates and St. Louis, respectively. Texas A&M clinched the Southwest Conference baseball pennant with a 5-4 win over Texas, while Texas won the conference track title in Austin. The Texas capital tennis tournament saw UT sweep singles and doubles, and James J Braddock vs Joe Louis was set for June 22 in Chicago. In fishing news, several anglers reported large yellow catfish catches on the Colorado and Guadalupe rivers.
The article notes 506 wives under 15 in 1930, with Tennessee and Texas reporting high counts and 13 states lacking any marital age limit with parental consent. It cites cases of mothers as young as 11 and mentions a 12 year old mother in Colorado in 1934, plus a Tennessee senate bill setting a 14 year limit.
Charles Martin of Mason was a business visitor at Fredericksburg Wednesday. Jacob Mohr of Austin spent the weekend with his mother Mrs Henry Mohr.
The Cain City entrant in the Farmer Boys League extended its streak to seven with a 9 4 win over Luckenbach on the Meusebach diamond. Luckenbach led early, Cain City tied in the sixth, then added four in the seventh and one in the eighth. Moldenhauer led Cain City with 3 of 4 at bat while Boerner had 3 safeties for Luckenbach. Luckenbach committed 10 errors aiding Cain City.
The turnover remains minimal as Saengeréz Ochs and Peter's Bar hold top spots with the Professionals. Traveler's Cafe slips to fifth after three losses. Schmidt drops to a tie for third after three losses. Juenke rises to join first-place tie by taking two of three from Henke. Enderlin posts high 3 game series 683 and Evers 249 in single-game. Travelers Cafe makes top team single game 914 while Stein Lumber posts top 3-game 2638.
The Sagebiel team in the Ladies Ten Pin League moved into a tie for first place as the season neared its midpoint. Strong pins and steady bowling from key players kept the squad atop the standings.
Historical sketch of the school and teachers at 12:30 followed by children’s program at 2:00. A trio performs Die drei fidelen Handwerks burschen with pianist Miss Sophie Jenschke. Boys League ball game at 3:45. Three one act plays at 8:00 and a platform dance with Herman and his German Boys. Special entertainment during the dance. Rocky Hill invites all to enjoy a day of fun.
On Wednesday May 12 at St Marys Church, Roy Alvin Ahrens and Elizabeth Ersch wed with witnesses Otto Meurer Jr Cora Thiele and Alonzo Novian. The couple reside in Fredericksburg and received congratulations from The Standard. A Baptist WMU Bible study occurred at the church led by Rev Kirchner. Marines Jimmie Lott and Heronymous Meurer, stationed on ships on the Pacific Coast, visited Fredericksburg.
Children's program at 2 00 P M features beef barbecue for dinner and supper. On the grounds beer soda water and ice cream are served. A dance follows the program on the new cement floor.
An operetta and short play precede graduating exercises at 2 15 P M. A baseball game follows the children’s program aimed at family entertainment and community celebration.
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