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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1929
Page
12
Comfort Texas gears up for an August 18 homecoming marking the town’s 75th anniversary founded by German colonists. A Fest committee led by R. M. Flach organizes three historic parade sections, statewide speakers, band concerts, baseball, barbecue, dancing, and more to attract all Comfort born residents.
Ex Senator Martin Faust of New Braunfels led the ceremony and presented diplomas. Class honors were given by Judge H. H. Savebiel, with Walter Behrens delivering the valedictory. The graduating class lists many names including Alama Arhelger, Suzette Brown, and Gifford White, plus Lina Wahl receiving a diploma for commercial work.
John A. McKenzie condemned for the killing of San Antonio Chief of Detectives Sam Street. Governor Moody granted a stay of execution until June 7, marking his second reprieve. Street was slain on September 10, 1927. McKenzie was sentenced to die March 23, 1929.
The article notes that laws passed will take effect when signed by the Governor and that pre January 1 1929 contracts are unaffected. It also corrects a previous ad error about trotline fishing rights, stating citizens retain the same fishing rights as in other counties.
Kerrville Texas May 19 Raymond Douglas bus operator is jailed pending investigation into a Saturday night crash that killed Mrs Esse May Jenkins 35 and Annie Rue Rabineaux 3 as they crossed near Legion Hospital. Douglas faces two murder charges with bonds set at 1000 each. Grand jury expected to act in October.
Miss Loreen Mourland returns from Happy Texas where she taught school. Alten Wiley and P J Brokhaw from the University of Texas visit Fredericksburg midweek. H D McHaffey of Austin resumes work as court reporter for Judge McLean's district.
Eugene Hirsch of the Telephone Company construction gang was bitten by a King snake while repairing a line near Mason Road sixteen miles from Fredericksburg. He received medical care in Fredericksburg and returned to work by Friday morning. A Mason meeting of band members from surrounding towns decided to schedule massed band concerts, starting June 2 in Menard with participants listed as Fredericksburg Mason Hilda and Menard. Llano Brady Castell and Junction expected to join. Jarman Jr., a Negro inmate, faces electrocution in Huntsville State Prison for robbery by assault. the governor denied clemency following a board recommendation. The victim was Mrs. M. A. R. Hassenpflug. the offense occurred October 8, 1928, with the assailant claiming youth, though testimony indicated he was over 18.
Church notices announce the Quadri Centennial of Luther’s Catechism with Sunday services at 10:00 AM. A Quadri Centennial Program by the Luther League follows at 1 PM, and Pastor F A Bracher extends a cordial invitation to all to join the celebration.
L. H. Billings, pastor, presides over Sunday School at 10 A M. Services are held first second and third Sundays at 11 A M and 7 30 P M. B Y P U L T Ps and Ev welcome. Special invitation to strangers.
In a joyful garden season report a neighbor boasts success as their chickens, entered in a local poultry show, take top prize ahead of rivals. The neighbor credits the win to attentive care and a well tended flock.
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