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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1932
Page
2
The church extends a special invitation to American Legion members to attend the Memorial Day service on May 29 at 8 p.m. Sunday School and Bible Class meet at 9 a.m. German service at 10 a.m. The invitation also welcomes all others. Theo. M. Haag, pastor.
Beginning with the first Sunday in June the Meth Episcopal Church will hold Sunday school in the morning at 9 30 A M. Pastor G C Brannies leads the congregation.
The Medina River Association to meet May 28 29 with a special program led by Kerrville W M A. Speakers include Rev H M Smith Kerrville and Rev S H Culpepper Bandera. Activities cover Sunday classes Bible study B Y P U and sermons by visiting pastors. A cordial welcome is extended.
M. FE. Church South holds Sunday activities with Sunday School at 9 45 preaching at 10 45 and young people at 2 30 for a league union at Harper. Pastor Rev A E Rector to fill pulpit first Sunday in June. Local obit notes Mrs Peter Weller died in Germany April 25. Local business updates include Shudde Manufacturing Co Houston forming 25000 capital and I C Sales Co Houston chartered to make ice cream vending machines.
County agents report turkey poults suffer blackhead and coccidiosis this spring with losses rising. Clean range reduces risk while dry houses and good sanitation prevent roup and other diseases. Worm control and vaccination practices are noted alongside local social notes.
A reader column cites topics from a page one continuation discussing the claim that some savages are not in Africa and a Chicago businessman proposes cuts of up to a trillion dollars from government expenses. Senator Borah is quoted on saving five hundred million, and a Norfolk negotiator admits his baby kidnapping story was a hoax. The piece argues for a law to punish such hoaxes.
The piece reports three days of Hindu Muslim fighting in India, outlining 64 killed and 650 wounded. British forces fire on both sides to restore order while observers note alleged entanglements of Kreuger with American financiers and a dubious fifty million dollars.
Notice to Gillespie County residents that W J Schroeder vice president and temporary cashier at Fredericksburg National Bank ends his temporary role. He remains at the bank until a new cashier is trained and available for inquiries about past business dealings. He thanks customers for patronage and offers access for information.
Texas Democrats gathered in Houston for their annual convention amid disorder over a floor amendment. Jed C. Adams Dallas dry narrowly won endorsement as national committee man over A. J. Wirtz Seguin. Delegates noted Texas would contribute 46 votes to the Chicago nominating convention.
In Milwaukee on May 24 socialist leaders won convention delegates who inserted a national platform plank advocating outright repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment and government control of liquor. The report notes Emil Weinheimer of San Antonio, recently operated on at Marine Surgical Hospital in Galveston, visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. Jno Weinheimer for a few weeks.
Victoria Texas May 23 Robin Frels a noted South Texas theater owner was confined to his home after an auto crash two miles north of Hunterford on the East Bernard road Friday night. A grazing calf darted into the road causing the car to leave the road and roll once into a field. Frels suffers a scalp wound but is expected to recover in a few days. His wife and two children escaped injury. The family were en route to Columbus where Frels owns a theater. They were helped by a motorist and returned to Victoria early Saturday.
The Fredericksburg Independent School Intermediate Grades graduation was held May 23 directed by Principal Louis Brodie. President H. H. Sagebiel delivered the address as Prof C. W. von Rosenberg awarded diplomas to many students advancing to the High School.
Public service choir or band to perform after a barbecue for dinner and supper. Admission is free for ladies, gentlemen payable. refreshments available around the grounds. Trustees invite all to attend this community event.
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