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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1930
Page
7
A long list of local social visits and travel notes highlights residents visiting relatives and friends in Boerne, Austin, San Antonio, Houston, Wharton, and Uvalde. Highlights include school commencements, bridge tea events, class celebrations for St Mary’s and UT, birthday surprises, and community notices about local officials and teachers.
Lions District Eleven of Texas hosted a Saturday night gathering at Hotel Nimitz with delegates from neighboring clubs. Prominent speakers included Cecil Webb of Lions International, District Governor W L Dugger, and R S Dodd of San Antonio, while the J U G Glee Club Girls entertained alongside remarks on spirit and service. Delegates reported club activities and local immunization efforts, with plans noted for a municipal band and county library reflecting broader community outreach.
E B Calvin discussed Scientific Engineering covering road surface durability materials and preparation. Kermit Striegler explained Toans and installment purchases for business and land use. Robert W Klinkelhoefer spoke on Compulsory Voting its global results and US viability. Chas J Dooley analyzed The Chain Store with pro and con notes and a future debate resolution.
A week of entertaining films at the Palace Theatre features In Old Arizona an epic of pioneer days with themes of unrequited love and honor. Nancy Carroll stars in Honey a musical romance with five melodies and a comic side in Skinner Steps Out. Street of Chance stars William Powell in a four star melodrama about gambling and a dramatic rescue of a child.
The Austin Area Council Camping Committee set three one week sessions from July 2 to July 23 at Stege Park on the Llano River nine miles west of Llano. Each week limits enrollment to about 125 boys and leaders with a $5.25 fee per week. Camp aims for 400 camper weeks this season under Scout Executive Noel Ampstead and Field Executive J L Leslie, with L J Bailey and volunteer staff overseeing operations.
Gottlieb Simon 82 died at Fredericksburg after a life spanning Castell Mason and Kimble counties. Funeral at Fredericksburg included family and friends, with five surviving sons and numerous grandchildren. The same week marks a quiet marriage of Dorothy Peters and Eldred Perry at the Peters home.
After June 1 Wesley Franz will take charge of the mechanical department at Fredericksburg Motor Co. The move affects service and repair operations, signaling a leadership shuffle in the local auto shop.
Mrs Henry Becker underwent an operation at a local hospital last Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Walter Knoche were honored by the Arion Singing Club Thursday night with a serenade. Mr and Mrs Arthur Schaetter and Mr and Mrs Otto Lindner left for Dallas for the Funeral Directors State Convention earlier this week. Yes Roman Peter and family, Mrs Anton Knopp, and Bruno and Hubert Knopp will attend graduation exercises at Incarnate Word College. Miss Christine Knopp will be among the graduates.
Mr Victor Bennett of Lubbock visited Mr and Mrs J S Heiner. Emil Kiett and family of Lubbock spent time with relatives at Fredericksburg Friday. Albert Durst held the lucky number for the ram at Cameron Auction Sale. Eckert school picnic May 24 Rhein Gold School picnic May 31. Mrs R Becker of Doss underwent an operation at Austin City Hospital. Egon and Edwin Braeutigam of Los Angeles visit their parents. Arion Singing Club serenade hosted by Ad Hoph. Mrs Felix Burg and daughter and Mrs Eddie Eckert visit Fredericksburg. Miss Viola Juenke underwent a serious operation at a local hospital.
Taft guests Olan Cavitt Buford West and Mrs Orie Buster from Junction visited J L Buster family. Leifeste kin spent time in Bartett and San Antonio. Royston Ryce birthday party hosted by Roy W Rothmann with 46 guests and a single candle cake.
Services at the M. E. Church South include Sunday School at 9 45 a m with W Hahn supervisor Sermon at 10 45 a m on Tongues of Fire Junior Church at 8 p m Pastor R Gammenthaler invites all to attend Persistent small town notice tone with clear times and roles
Saturday night short service and quarterly conference at 7 45 and 8 30. Epworth League at 7 30 P M. Sunday 10 30 Lord s Supper with service. Sunday School 1 30 and 8 o clock English service. Rev O C Raeke of Mason will lead all services except Sunday school. G C Brannies, Pastor.
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