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Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1930

Page

3

Mrs. Janice Snow Rites Held After Dallas Death

Mrs. Janice Snow age 74 wife of Sylvester Snow died at her Dallas home. She was sister in law of Mrs. H. A. Wedekind of Harper. Interment at Brady Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Wedekind and daughters attended. Also notes visit from Myrtle Nixon and Helen Roberts visiting local relatives.

Janice Snow Sylvester Snow Dallas Snow H. A. Wedekind Harper Brady J. F. Wedekind Marieta Floyd Casper Myrtle Nixon San Marcos L. D. Nixon Helen Roberts Near Marble Falls Chas. E. Bein

Reverend P D Swift Dies at Waco Sanitarium

Reverend P D Swift died at the Waco Sanitarium on Tuesday at 2 oclock aged 69 after a 36 day stay. He leaves a wife and two daughters, including Mrs Hugo Hopf who lives here. Interment took place in Oxford Cemetery with Rev Garret and Rev McFadden officiating. Condolences are extended.

P. D. Swift Waco Hugo Hopf Swift Oxford Garret McFadden

Local families visit and attend regional gatherings

Mr and Mrs Spencer Whitewood and children were in our city Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Otto Rahe and family attended the picnic at Doss last Saturday. Arthur Grosenbacher and nephew A C Adams were Kerrville visitors Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Lewis Nixon and children of Mason spent part of this week visiting Mr and Mrs L D Nixon. Mr and Mrs Oscar Baumann and children and Eddie Baumann visited Mr and Mrs Otto Baumann of Morris Ranch Thursday. Mr and Mrs Sydney Stewart host this week as guests Mrs Stewart's sister Mrs J H McGinnis of Liverpool and cousin Garland Stewart of Big Lake.

Spencer Whitewood Our Little City Otto Rahe Doss Arthur Grosenbacher A. C. Adams Kerrville Lewis Nixon Mason Nixon L. D. Nixon Oscar Baumann Eddie Baumann

Gulf Refining Erects First Electric Sign in Harper

The Gulf Refining Company installed Harper’s first electric sign, a large orange disc, Friday at a cost around 700 dollars. The illuminated sign enhances the town’s street appearance and others are urged to follow Gulf’s example.

Gulf Refining Company Harper’s Harper’s Street

Surprise Birthday Party For Webster Durst

A large gathering of young people surprised Webster Durst at his parents home Mr and Mrs O C Durst last Thursday night for his birthday. Refreshments of cake and iced tea were served and the merrymaking continued until a late hour.

Harper Webster Durst O. C. Durst

Harper Defeats Junction in Hotly Contested Ball Park Tilt

A large crowd gathered at Harper Ball Park as Harper edged Junction 9 to 6 in a lively Sunday game. John son City will face Harper here next Sunday for the rematch.

Harper Ballpark Harper Junction Johnson City

Local residents and visitors noted in community notices

Frank E. Staudt visited by his parents Mr and Mrs Adolph Staudt. Mr and Mrs Louis Grosenbacher visited relatives at Roosevelt. Miss Elenora Sagebiel left for New Braunfels to take a new position. Mrs R H Tobin Irene and Marvin Tobin returned from San Antonio after a short visit. Bonnie Joe Harper sick last week. P O Bode transacted business in Harper. Miss Leasa Belle Jones at San Marcos spent weekend with home folks. Relatives and friends enjoyed a dinner at Mr and Mrs Wm Kaiser's home for his birthday.

Frank E. Staudt Adolph Staudt Louis Grosenbacher Roosevelt Elenora Sagebiel New Braunfels R. H. Tobin Irene Marvin Tobin San Antonio Bonnie Joe Clarence Harper P. O. Bode Harper Leasa Belle Jones San Marcos Wm Kaiser Mr Kaiser

Cain City Oil Co. Building Appears Active

In Cain City the Oil Co. building shows many paint brushes in use signaling ongoing maintenance. Local observers note visible work and residents welcome the refreshed facade.

Cain City Oil Co

Local Social Notes Highlight Weekend Visitors

The report lists several guests and visitors in town last week including Miss Thekla Fritz with Miss Lillie Fiedler, Miss Nellie Wallendorf of Kerrville, Mr. and Mrs. Ruben Page of Center Point, Dr. and Mrs. J. N. Permenter moving to Mason, and various callers at homes of L. Price, Maude Bird, and others.

Mountain Home Thekla Fritz Lillie Fiedler Nellie Wallendorf Kerrville Joe Wallendorf Ruben Page Center Point J. N. Permenter Mason Permenter George Cammack Divide L. Price Blanco Maude Bird F. O. Goodale Gay

Doss Improvement Club Holds Saturday Meeting

The Doss Club met Saturday night with readings by Mrs. Oscar E Schmidt jokes by Mrs. Ben E Schmidt a declamation by Geneva Nixon and a question by Arthur Crenwelge. The road committee and school conditions were discussed and residents urged to participate. next meeting set for the third Saturday in June.

The Doss Improvement Club Oscar E. Schmidt Ben E. Schmidt Geneva Nixon Arthur Crenwelge

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Harper News Miss Marie Settle Mrs Cain City News Menard, Texas Fifth Cavalry Menard Live Stock Association Menard Galbert Barton J. F. Phillips G. L. Teague Dean Teague J. W. Adams Benno Tatsch Our City Doss Club News For Trade H. Fleming Cedar Valley, Tex Louis Feller Harper, Texas Kerrville Clinic Secor Hospital Juenke & Schoenewolf Silvertown Goodrich Silvertowns Standard Buick Company Fredericksburg Texas
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