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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1924
Page
1
In May 1924 the Meth. Epise Church marks Rev G H Houy’s 59th birthday with a homecoming. The congregation arranges a serenade then gathers for tea and a watch presentation from Mr Fischer. Rev Houy closes with a blessing as Temple D Smith and family plan a New York summer.
Mr Chas Galm and family and Miss Louise Galm visited relatives and friends in our burg last Sunday. Mrs C T Gillig and baby of Galveston were guests of Mr and Mrs Ad Gold. O Born to Mr and Mrs Otto Seipp, a daughter on May 21. The annual Stonewall school picnic is set for Saturday May 31. O Chas Nimitz Jr of the Alamo City visited relatives here last Sunday. Tuckenbach school program on Saturday June 14. Joseph Bros delivered Dodge Touring Cars to Max Eckert and Prof Daby of Mason. Mr Jacob Knopp and M Pyka returned from a San Antonio trip. Miss Else Grobe returned from a pleasure trip to Alamo City. OC Wilbur C Treadwell, optometrist, will be in Fredericksburg Saturday May 31.
After a five year fight in Congress the Soldier Bonus bill passed by a narrow margin over the President's veto. Ex-soldiers and sailors will receive 1 dollar per day for home service and 1.25 dollars per day for overseas service, paid in cash if 50 dollars or less. larger amounts will be settled with 20 year endowment insurance policies. Ex servicemen are urged to attend a meeting at the American Legion Hall next Sunday May 25 at 1 pm for details and how to claim benefits. The bill covers service from April 5 1917 to July 1 1919. Also notes visits by local residents and a Cherry Spring school closing picnic scheduled for June 7.
Fredericksburg residents bustle with visits from Emma Gentemann of San Antonio and Rosa Metzger G N of Dallas while Sophia Heep joins Juenke and Schoenewolf as sales lady. The Pedernales school marks its 50th anniversary and closes for the county saengerfest on May 31, with events shifted from May 30 to 31. Mrs Eugene Schmidt hosted a Sunday party where bridge topped the card table, with Mrs Harry Priess taking high honors and Mrs Max O Schmidt second.
Preparatory to the Texas Pecan Growers Convention in this city on June 9 10 and 11 the entertainment and arrangement committee will meet at the Court House on Sunday May 25 at 2 PM All pecan growers in Gillespie County are requested to attend.
Fredericksburg delegates report the Fifth Annual West Texas Chamber of Commerce convention in Brownwood as one of the biggest and most inspiring yet. The second day drew an estimated 380000 people with street bands minstrels and parades jetting entertainment from dawn till late night. Highlights included a spectacular illuminated parade and a Fredericksburg car featuring a deer throne moss lamps and Royal presentation. Col C C Walsh San Angelo heads the organization for the year Porter A Whaley reappointed manager Homer D Wade assistant manager with offices in Stamford and Mineral Wells set as next meeting site. A strong push to boost Gillespie County's industries resources and highways was showcased. Plans urged for a large delegation to Mineral Wells and more publicity to promote the town.
Mr Louis F Oehler delivered a gray coupe to Mr Joe Segner. The Pilot Knob schoolee will take place Friday May 2.
Mrs Emily Schneider was taken to the Kerrville Sanitarium for medical treatment.
Last week Mr and Mrs John Comparett and daughter of San Antonio visited at the home of D A Riley of this city.
Preparations for the County Saengerfest on May 31 at Peters Opera House are progressing well. Durst Bros have added a groceries line alongside their soft drink stand. The Onion Creek school picnic and barbecue is set for Friday May 380th. Albert Kaderli and his sister Bertha visited relatives at Mischer’s Store last Saturday.
The play Daddies shown last Sunday and Monday at Klaerner's Opera House drew much comment from viewers. De Louis Kott & Co will receive radio reports of the 500 mile Indianapolis race on May 30 starting 9 30 A M and finishing about 3 30 with first reports around 10. Giants defeated Lake Austin in a double header 6 1 and 4 0.
Last Sunday Mr and Mrs Wm Bierschwabe left for Austin to attend the Bankers Convention in session early this week. They will motor from Austin to New Braunfels and San Antonio for several days of visiting.
At a citizens committee and Fredericksburg Volunteer Fire Department meeting a large American LaFrance triple combination fire truck was purchased. It includes an automatic pump and chemical equipment with hose. Much new hose was bought. Arrival is expected within 60 days.
The Novian building, formerly Lang Bros. and owned by Louis Kott & Co., is undergoing a thorough remodel. The lower floor will be extended with a modern front for showroom use. The upper floor will be converted into office rooms and the owners will display their line of automobiles. Mr. Ed Stark opened a paint shop opposite Klaerner's Opera House. Governor Pat Neff, state chief executive, attended Ostrow Hotel last Monday.
Louis Kott and Co report deliveries to Herm Evers and Ad Dittmar Ford Roadsters and to Chas Herber a Ford Touring Car, detailing the specific recipients and vehicle types in this summary item.
Last Thursday Mrs. Oscar Stein entertained the bridge club with a party. The first prize went to Mrs. Edgar Oehs and the consolation prize to Mrs. H. V. Heyland.
The cattlemens' committee of Gillespie County, tick inspectors Herm Fischer Jr. and the inspector in charge, along with Ft. Worth federal tick eradication officers, met last Thursday to discuss methods to rid the county of ticks this year.
Last Sunday Kott's Garage defeated Simonsville 6 to 2. Pitchers and batters list include Schneider Zesch Reichenau and Ischar for Simonsville with 11 strikeouts by Schneider and Reichenau. Errors favored Kott's 5 to 3. Umpire Kurt Zesch. Time 1 45.
Gillespie County hosts a 25th song festival with a grand concert on Saturday May List at Peter's Opera House under the direction of Prof Klaer ner. He has led Concordia Singing Society for nearly twenty years and served as Band Master of Fredericksburg Municipal Band for several years.
Fredericksburg is becoming a wool and mohair center as trucks lined up outside Juenke Schoenwolf's, with over 20,000 pounds handled by that firm last Saturday. Wool dealers pay top market prices, and many farmers are raising sheep or goats, driving the growth.
A brief notice urges contributors to write on one page per side using ink and to sign with a small name for consideration. It warns that unsigned news will not be considered, emphasizing the need for a readable, signed submission. The tone is formal and instruction oriented.
Mr and Mrs R W Gowdy of San Francisco are visiting relatives in our burg. They have just returned from an extensive trip to the tropical zone.
Mr Ad Henke of San Antonio visited his parents Mr and Mrs Carl Henke of this city last Sunday.
A poem urges sharing praise while alive to strengthen spirit and courage. It notes praise cannot be read from a tombstone and urges telling an admired man now. Author Wilbur C. Treadwell credits Optome and dates the piece to Saturday May the 31st.
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