Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Fredericksburg Standard in Fredericksburg, Texas

Page 1

We have 22,786,314 pages in Texas

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 29 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1934

Page

1

Socialists in Office Shape New Deal World View

The article notes the spread of socialism in government across Europe and Mexico. It highlights Ramsay MacDonald and Clemenceau as socialists or allies, then quotes Prof. Raymond Moley on the New Deal’s completion. It reports Sonora’s governor Calles ordering churches closed and priests to leave, signaling religious suppression in Mexico.

Mexico Europe Russia Sonora Rodolfo Elias Calles Calles P. Elias Calles

Peiping cites Soviet move to wartime footing in outer Mongolia

The report claims Soviet Russia is rapidly placing outer Mongolia on a wartime basis as it readies for a potential Japanese invasion. It notes changed conditions since prior Sino Russian conflicts and references a century-old Fourier prediction about Japan and Russia. The piece forecasts new warfare methods and mentions transportation barriers across Lake Baikal.

Peiping Soviet Russia Outer Mongolia Charles Fourier France Japan Lake Baikal

U S Notifies 13 Debtors They Are Expected To Pay

The United States notified thirteen European debtor nations that they owe nearly half a billion dollars to the U S Treasury and must pay by June 15. Accounts were dispatched to ten embassies and legations, with prior arrears noted. British French and Belgian ambassadors received similar notices, issued ahead of Roosevelt's war debts message to Congress.

Washington United States United States Treasury Roosevelt

Jenschke-Kinsel Wedding At St Marys Church

Jenschke and Miss Gladys Kinsel wed at St Marys Church on May 24 at 8 am with Father Heckmann officiating. Attendants were Eleanore Jenschke Laura Crenwelge Bernhardt Staudt Edwin Jenschke. The couple will reside in Fredericksburg where the groom works for Standard Motor Co.

St. Mary's Church Bernhard Jenschke Gladys Kinsel Father Heckmann Eleanore Jenschke Laura Crenwelge Bernhardt Staudt Edwin Jenschke Russell Kinsel LaGrange Texas Peter Jenschke Luckenbach Concordia Jenschke Fredericksburg Standard Motor Company

Terrell of Texas Calls U S Go Soviet in Last Speech

Representative George B. Terrell of Texas delivered his final House speech denouncing current policies. He announced retirement, expressing a belief that the Democratic Party abandoned its principles and favoring Texas independence over a United States becoming a Soviet union.

Washington George B. Terrell House Texas Lone Star

Shotgun blast injures Hays County farmer in Texas yard

San Marcos Texas May 28 A A Elsner 55 a Dripping Springs farmer was injured at 5 am when a shotgun exploded as he went into his yard to shoot rabbits in his ruined garden. He suffered a broken nose deep gash under the left eye and a cut on the right arm.

San Marcos Tex A. A. Elsner Dripping Springs

Fredericksburg Bank Observes Holiday on June 4 1934

Fredericksburg National Bank will observe Monday June 4 1934 as a holiday and will not be open on that date.

Fredericksburg National Bank

Dying Crops in Western Areas Under Scorching Sun

San Angelo reports crops suffer from storms heavy rains winds drought and high heat across the West. Weevil damage not yet evident in Tom Green County but area farms face risk as deserts heat and fires persist. Continuous heat in the 90s drives withering crops and receding rivers, AP says.

San Angelo United States W. S. Marshall Tom Green

65th Anniversary Celebration at Palo Alto School

The Palo Alto School marked its 65th anniversary with a 1:30 p.m. program by students, speeches by former teachers including Judge Usener, and remarks from alumni. The afternoon featured Valley Ball games with Knopp School, cigar races, a six o'clock dinner, and a night concert with a 25 voice male choir, local string band, cowboy songs, and high school girl performances.

Palo Alto Judge Usener Herman Hirsch Willie Bratherich Harry Heyland Emil Neffendorf Reinhold Weber Wesley Franz Hattie Ludwig Gerhardt Petermann Friedrich Oehler William Burrer Peter Land Carl Oehler Frank Brandenberger Knopp School

Public School Libraries Open Wednesday Evenings

Public School Auxiliary will run public school libraries for pupils each Wednesday during vacation from 9 to 10 PM starting June 13. Misses Julia Estill and Agnes Sagebiel will serve as librarians under the arrangement.

Julia Estill Agnes Sagebiel

Former Commander of U S Fleet Dies at Maryland Home

Washington May 28 Admiral Charles Frederick Hughes retired former commander of the United States fleet and chief of naval operations died tonight at his Chevy Chase Maryland home after a two month illness. He is survived by his widow Mrs Carolina Russell Hughes and a daughter Mrs Otto Nimitz.

Washington Charles Frederick Hughes United States Fleet Naval Operations Chevy Chase Admiral Hughes Carolina Russell Hughes Otto Nimitz

Victor Stahl Undergoes Operation Wednesday

Victor Stahl underwent an operation on Wednesday, with details of the procedure and location not disclosed in the available text.

Victor Stahl

Editor Candidate Faces Honest Dilemma Over Voter Trust

A newspaper editor running for Governor State Senate and Attorney General is urged to be candid with readers about his political stance. Critics say his dual role affects credibility and voters deserve a frank accounting of his positions on major issues.

Wieser Seeks Gillespie County Judge Post in November

J B Wieser announces candidacy for County Judge of Gillespie County. He supports eliminating road duty if citizens desire and says road work can continue safely with existing machinery. He urges widening and upgrading country roads with local help to rival highways and improve safety and convenience for travel.

J. B. Wieser Gillespie County Wieser

Reelection bids noted for county commissioners in Precincts 1 2 3

Adolf Gerhard and Joe Heep announce reelection campaigns for Commissioners of Precinct 1 and Precinct 2 respectively with long service records. Lee Brandon enters for Precinct 2 election, touting qualifications and urging voter support for the November ballot.

Mr. Adolf Olfers Announces for Gillespie County Commissioner

Adolf Olfers of Fredericksburg seeks Gillespie County Precinct No 1 commissioner. A 51 year old native of the county he is well acquainted with local conditions and pledges to serve to the best of his ability if elected asking precinct one voters for support at the November election.

Adolf Gerhard Joe Heep Lee Brandon Brandon Adolf Olfers Fredericksburg Gillespie County Olfers

Lightning Destroys Ranch Feed Barn in Thunder Storm

A house on the George Jenschke ranch was struck by lightning during a thunder storm last Thursday. A large pile of baled feed stored inside the barn was completely destroyed along with the building and its contents.

George Jenschke

John Newton To Trial June 18 In Bank Holdup

John Newton, charged with robbery with firearms in a First Coleman National Bank holdup last February, will stand trial in 119th District Court on June 18 per Judge O L Parish. His wife Marie is out on bond. co defendants Mrs H B E Robards and another indicted party have no trial date set.

Newton H B E. Robards

Record cotton production data under Bankhead Act

Producers must file sworn annual records from 1928 through 1932 to receive individual cotton allotments. Forms are issued by the U S Department of Agriculture and require owner name, address, bale count, and location. No allotments before all county producers submit forms. county agents will forward information to county papers. County committee: Willie J. Berg Edward Gold Max Grona.

U. S. Department of Agriculture Willie J. Berg Edward Gold Max Grona

Community Playnights Return Supplied by Public School Auxiliary

Supervised playnights for children return this summer under the Public School Auxiliary. They start at Court House Park on Friday night June 15 at 7 30. Mrs William Petmecky heads the Auxiliary with a capable committee and assistants.

Public School Court House Park William Petmecky

San Saba Editor Named Postmaster to Succeed Hall

San Saba May 29 W A Smith editor of the San Saba News received notice from James A Farley postmaster general that he had been appointed postmaster at this place to succeed F B Hall Sr who has served for the past four years Smith's duties will begin on June 1 Smith a former county judge and past president of the Texas Press Association is a Spanish American War veteran and led the Texas Cavalry in World War I

San Saba W. A Smith James A. Farley F. B. Hall Smith Texas Press Association Texas Cavalry

Mrs Chester Cordes Undergoes Operation Saturday

Mrs Chester Cordes underwent an operation Saturday of last week as reported by local medical staff.

Chester Cordes

Comfort Broncos Fall to Giants in Ten Innings

In a tight ten inning tilt the Comfort Broncos lose 3 to 2 to the Giants. Smokey Klaerner and Christy Lindemann pitched well. An error with two outs in the seventh gives the Giants the lead. Meyer and Joe Pankratz led the Broncos at bat with two hits apiece. Red Schnerr and Frances Stahl delivered key blows to pull within striking distance. The first two innings remained scoreless.

R. E. Jordan Comfort Broncos Giants Smokey Klaerner Christy Lindemann Broncos Meyer Joe Pankratz A. Klaerner E. Klaerner Red Schnerr Frances Stahl

Summer Tour by Texas Lutheran College Choir 14 Members

Last summer a group of fourteen from the Texas Lutheran College Seguin choir toured in June. The year’s tour will be similar, with Prof H. F. Ander as manager and Pres Wim Kraushaar delivering a greeting. The choir will sing in Stonewall Harper Fredericksburg Doss Boerne Mason and Llano with a roster including Kraushaar Senne Chrisco Axell Braulick Rodeen Smith Leonhard Wiederaenders Israel Graushaar Woytek Braulik Schubert Gibson and others.

Texas Lutheran College of Boerne Mason Llano Wim. Kraushaar Rose Senne Betty Chrisco Louise Axell Hiltrude Braulick Rose Rodeen Mary Smith Theophil Leonhard A. G. Wiederaenders Carl Israel Wm. Graushaar Clifton Woytek Roland Braulick Oscar Schubert H. E. Gibson H. F. Ander

Amateur Volcano In Williamson County Reported

A Williamson county farmer reports a dough-like waxy clay erupting from the ground in his pasture. The bulge grew into a spreading depression fenced to protect livestock, with earlier activity spotted northwest of Taylor near Granger. The origin and nature remain unclear as the phenomenon continues.

Taylor Daily Press Henry Pfeil Dan Doerfler Taylor Granger

Yeggmen Blast Safe at Reliance Roller Mills Theft

Sunday night burglars entered the Reliance Roller Mills office blew the safe with nitroglycerin and rifled desks. Albert Moellendorf found the wrecked safe and bran scattered. only 14 to 15 dollars in cash taken, no important papers missing. Fingerprint experts were summoned. no arrests by Monday.

Yeggmen Reliance Roller Mills Albert ‘Moellendorf Fredericksburg Kraerner

Mrs John Middleton Funeral Services Held for Local Woman

Funeral services were held Monday for Mrs. John Middleton of near Hye with Judge Clark presiding. Interment followed at Post Oak Cemetery. Her husband found her body after an apparent self inflicted rifle discharge. Survived by husband two daughters Mrs Mouldin Round Mountain and Mrs Frederick Deike Hye. One daughter Mrs Willie Lang preceded her in death. She was 49 years 11 months and 28 days old.

John Middleton Near Hye Post Oak Judge Clark Johnson City Middleton Hye Mouldin Round Mountain Frederick Deike Willie Langbein

Sherrill to Discuss Credit Problems at Junction

On June 6 at 10 a.m. in the Junction County Courthouse District Court room, Owen W. Sherrill, secretary of the Production Credit Corporation of Houston, will discuss credit problems pertaining to the Junction Production Credit Association. Directors inspectors and county agents will attend, followed by a Chamber luncheon at noon.

Junction Owen W Sherill Production Credit Corporation of Houston Junction Production Credit Association Junction Chamber of Commerce

Memorial Exercises Planned by Louis Jordan Post

At a Tuesday Legion meeting the Louis Jordan Post outlined Memorial Day events to be held Sunday June 10 in the Public School Auditorium. Committees were formed and further details will be released next week.

Louis Jordan Post American Legion Post

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ramsay MacDonald England Clemencau Tiger Germany Holland French Raymond Moley U.S Kinsel Terrell U. 5 Hays Alex Attorney Striegler Jung AT Law U.S. Fleet Maryland Cou John Newton Coleman Bankhead Hall Comfort Boerne White Sox Sherrill Alfred Petsch Kerrville Llanr and Boerne
Search Courier

Search the Fredericksburg Standard Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Fredericksburg Standard?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication