Holding Against Will and World News Echoed
A report details William F. Gettle’s detention and the life terms for conspirators who held him. It describes the rescue of June Robles near Tucson and notes ongoing pursuit of kidnappers. Also covered are U S default actions on debts to France and Britain and a veterinary zoo tale about Betty the infant orangutan in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William F. Gettle
France
England
Europe
United States
Column mocks sending heavy ships in imitation warfare
The column criticizes the practice of dispatching heavier‑than‑air planes as imitation warfare and notes the large ship Macon was sent along. The piece argues the move was foolish and should not be pursued further.
Chicago Fire Ravages Square Mile in Packing Town
Chicago experiences its worst blaze since 1871 as 42 blocks burn in Packing town and nearby areas. The stockyards origin spread for four and a half hours until 7 30 p m when Fire Marshal Michael Corrigan and 2000 firefighters halt the flames. The estimated loss tops 10 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Packingtown
Stockyards
Michael Corrigan
Gillespie County Candidate Alfred Neffendorf Seeks County Judge Post
Alfred Neffendorf announces his candidacy for Gillespie County Judge noting his native roots born 1892 and farm upbringing near Fredericksburg. He lists teaching, a Permanent First Grade Certificate, and degrees from Sam Houston Normal and Beanne University of France, pledging support for schools and roads and seeking voter backing in November. Sheriff Alfred Klaerner also announces re election support noting his past service and asking for voter confidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Standard
Alfred Neffendorf
Gillespie County
Neffendorf
Fredericksburg
Sam Houston Normal
Beanne University of France
Jenschke Seeks Commissioner Post in Precinct 3
John Jenschke of Stonewall announces his candidacy for Commissioner of Precinct Number 3. He is well known to voters in the precinct and qualified for the duties, seeking support at the November election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Jenschke
Stonewall
Jenschke
Social Visit Ledger From Fredericksburg Scene
Mrs Fritz Wilhelm and Erline Grobe of Menard visited relatives in Fredericksburg. Mr and Mrs Felix Hahn and Mr and Mrs Elton Joddan spent Sunday in San Antonio. Mrs Ernest Hauser Mrs Creo Garza Mrs Alex Shapiro and Mr Helmuth Grobe of San Antonio visited relatives in Fredericksburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fritz Wilhelm and
Erline Grobe of
Menard
Fredericksburg
Felix Hahn
Elton Joddan
San Antonio
Ernest Hauser
Creo Garza
Alex Shapiro
Helmuth Grobe
May Term Court Held By County Commissioners
The Gillespie County Commissioners Court held a regular two day May term and ordered a June 4 session to sit as Board of Equalization to review and adjust tax assessments before entry on the tax roll. The session will also hear appeals for reductions and conduct final hearings on raised assessments. In school district election returns, Alvin Striegler is shown as trustee in district 11 and Alfred Hartmann in district 29 following tie votes. An allowance of $5 per month to an individual was continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie County Commissioners’ Court
Board of Equalization
Gillespie County
Alvin Striegler
Alfred Hartmann
St Marys High School 1934 Graduation Held May 27
St Marys High School closes its 1934 term with grads from grammar and high school receiving diplomas at St Joseph’s Hall Sunday night May 27 at 8 15 p m Father Heckmann will be main speaker and students will deliver addresses songs and musical numbers Graduates listed: Edwin Fritz Roman Hartmann Adam Jenschke Alexander Knopp Evelyn Knopp Therese Kraus Dorothy Pyka Lawrence Pyka Lee Roeder John Segner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's High School
St. Joseph's Hall
Father Heckmann
Edwin H. Fritz
Roman J Hartmann
Adam W Jenschke
Alexander F. Knopp
Evelyn A Knop
Time To Apply For Crop Loans Extended
The local Crop Loan Committee extends the lending period to May 31 for applicants who, before May 15, submitted loan requests to a Production Credit Association that were not granted. The extension applies only to those with written evidence of prior PAC application and possible rejection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Production Credit Association
Senior Banquet at St Marys Hall Varies by Report
The St Marys Junior-Senior banquet was held on an autumn Tuesday in St Marys Hall. Seniors admired a careful color scheme and decoration as guests arrived. They felt both regret and joy that their beloved Pastor Very Rev A Heckmann was absent.
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St. Mary's
St. (Mary’s Hall
A. Heckmann
Giants Sock Boerne Sox but Lose 4 To 3
Boerne White Sox edged the Giants 4 to 3 as T Uecker drove in two with a seventh inning triple. Schulze started and Bergmann finished while key baserunning errors by the Giants kept them from more scoring. Two sharp Sox double plays halted Giant threats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giants
Sock Boerne Sox
R. E. Jordan
Dame Fortune
Boerne White Sox
Boerne
Sox
Schulze
Bergmann
Chester Klaerner
T. Uecker
Schneider
Fredericksburg High Honors Senior Margarete Schmidt
Miss Margarete Schmidt was named honor graduate at Fredericksburg High School ceremonies. She posted a 93.3 percent average and led a class of 62, with roles in the pep squad Dramatic Club and class secretary. She also served as historian and assistant editor of La Mesita and edited The Echo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margarete Schmidt
Max O Schmidt
Fredericksburg High School
The
Echo
Fredericksburg Standard
We Believe V Two Years Ago
A reflection notes how two years ago citizens feared revolution and anarchy under Hoover, likening the nation to a rudderless liner. It contrasts then with today, when hope returns and fears of starvation and revolution fade as leadership stabilizes the country, urging continued support.
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Hoover
Clyde and Bonnie killed in Louisiana ambush
Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Parker were killed in a trap set by Texas Rangers near Arcadia Louisiana. A posse led by an oldtime Texas Ranger fired on them as they approached their car at Black Lake. Barrow’s revolver was in his hand and Parker clutched a machine gun before dying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arcadia
Clyde Barrow
Texas
Bonnie Parker
Desperado
Barrow
Dallas
Clyde
Bonnie
Ted Hinton
Black Lake
Fredricksburg High School Honors 56 Graduates
A class of 56 graduates received diplomas at Fredricksburg High School commencement in the High School Auditorium. H. H. Sagebiel and C. W. Feuge presented diplomas and class honors. Dr W W Jackson of Westmoorland College gave the principal address. Victor Nixon and Reuben Feuge delivered the salutatory and Flora Bracher led the processional.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg High School
H. H. Sagebiel
C. W. Feuge
W .W. Jackson
Westmoorland College of San Antonio
Victor Nixon
Reuben Feuge
Flora Bracher
Silver Program Bill Offered By President
Washington May 22 A broad silver purchase program bill was brought forward in the senate as a base for more money backed by silver following a presidential message. Early opposition appeared from Sen Thomas of Oklahoma and Sen Borah of Idaho though the silver bloc largely supported the move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Sen. Thomas
Oklahoma
Sen
Borah
Idaho
Thomas
Seelig and Zenner Wed in San Antonio Ceremony
On May Tuesday of this week Edgar Seelig and Helen Zenner united in marriage in San Antonio with Miss Julia Lott and Mrs. Stanley Schnetz acting as attendants. The bride is daughter of Willie Zenner and the groom son of Charles Seelig. They will reside in Fredericksburg as well wishes flow.
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Edgar Seelig
Helen Zenner
San Antonio
Julia Lott
Stanley Schnetz
Willie Zenner
Charles Seelig
Fredericksburg
Bankhead Cotton Act Rules Set for Texas Counties
College Station May 19 The Agricultural Adjustment Administration will use the same machinery for administering the Bankhead Act in Texas counties as used in the cotton acreage reduction program. County cotton production control associations will assign individual cotton allotments for the next cotton year starting June 1 under the Bankhead Act. Texas gin and unspecified data follow in the advisory text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
Tex
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
O. B Bartin
Texas A. & M. College
AAA
Texas
Roeder Couple Celebrates Silver Wedding Anniversary
Relatives and friends from Austin San Antonio Kerrville Boerne Comfort and this county gathered at the White Oak Community home of Mr. and Mrs Willie Roeder for their 25th anniversary A bounteous feast fed over a hundred guests The Standard joins friends in wishing many more happy anniversaries.
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Willie Roeder
Austin
San Antonio
Kerrville
Boerne
Comfort
White Oak
Roeder
Melinda Striegler Weds Edgar Ahrens at Zion's Lutheran Church
Miss Melinda Striegler daughter of Mr and Mrs Alvin Striegler married Edgar Ahrens son of Mr and Mrs Felix Ahrens at Zion's Lutheran Church Thursday afternoon at 4 pm. Rev F A Bracher officiated with floral decor and music by Flora Bracher. The couple will reside on the groom's ranch near Kerrville after a coast wedding trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arno Ahrens
Kerriville
Mr Elgin Geistweidt Tonsil Operation Reported
Mr. Elgin Geistweidt had a tonsil operation performed on Monday. Fredericksburg National Bank will observe Wednesday May 30 1934 as a holiday and will not be open on that date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Geistweidt
Fredericksburg National Bank
Tacoma Woman's Brother Dies and Is Buried
Mrs. Hugo Staake of Tacoma Washington brother of Mrs T Hang died Friday night and was buried Monday in Tacoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugo Staake
Tacoma
Washington
T Hang
Sixth Election In Favor Of Incorporation
Fredericksburg voters held the sixth vote in recent years on incorporation on May 18. A petition led by Fritz Langerhans prompted the election, overseen by County Judge Herman Usener at the sheriff’s office. The tally was 348 for abolition and 647 against, a 299 vote majority in favor of incorporation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg
Fritz Langerhans
Herman Usener
Hel
Messrs
Adolf Hopf
Adolph Meckel
M. Berg
Chester Cordes
G. L. Teague
Wm. Langerhans
Usener
Carl Runge of Mason for Congress
Carl Runge of Mason, former District Judge of the 33rd Judicial District, seeks Congress. Age 42, well known in the district, native of Mason County, with deep local roots. He is linked to the Runge family and married to a daughter of Thos. Murray. father of two sons. A petition from 223 Mason County ranchers and businessmen was presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Runge
Mason
33Rd Judicial District
Congress
Judge Runge
Mason County
William Runge
Kendall County
Rudolph Runge
Concho River
Fort Concho
San Angelo
Therese Runge
McCulloch County
Mrs J D Payne Dies in Vienna Virginia
Mrs J D Payne longtime Fredericksburg and Morris Ranch resident died at her Vienna Virginia home last week of apoplexy. She leaves her aged parents Dr and Mrs D C Darroch of Vienna two children and three sons three brothers Alfred Darroch and Malcolm Darroch of Washington D C and Charles Darroch of Brownwood. Her husband J D Payne a former Fredericksburg druggist died about two years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Payne
Fredericksburg
Morris Ranch
Vienna
Virginia
D. C. Darroch
Alfred Darroch
Malcolm Darroch
Washington, D. C
Charles Darroch
Brownwood
Fredricksburg
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June Robles
Tucson
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London Evening Star
Germany
Betty
Zoo
Alfred Klaerner
Klaerner
Alex Jung
St. Marys High School
Fredericksburg High
By Cov
Perseu
Louisiana
Dr. Jackson of
Westmoorland
Seelig - Zenner
Bankhead Cotton Acts
Ahrens - Striegler
Alfred Petsch
Llano and
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