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Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1934

Page

2

St Edward's University Graduation Attended by Local Men

Lawrence Hartmann Gilbert Kunz Hilmar Stehling Henry Kammlah and Marcus Wehmeyer attended the graduation at St Edward's University in Austin. Alonzo Fiedler son of Emil and Mrs Fiedler of Harper also received a degree.

Lawrence Hartmann Gilbert Kunz Hilmar Stehling Henry Kammlah Marcus Wehmeyer St. Edward’s University At Austin Alonzo Fiedler Emil Fiedler Harper

School Closing and Baseball Program Schedule

The notice lists a 1:30 P.M. baseball event featuring Wandy Stopps Meusebach and a children’s program at 3 P.M. It records a single day activity with times and a local speaker family.

Wandy Meusebach

Saturday programs promise music and barbecue for all

On Saturday June 9 a children's program at 2 PM and an adult program at 8 30 PM will feature good music and songs by the mixed choir. Beef barbecue will be served for dinner and supper. Cold drinks and ice cream will be available on the grounds. Everyone is invited by The Trustees.

The Cherry Blossoms Boerne Giants

World Policeman Questioned in The Week Letter

The piece compares Lake Baikal and the English Channel to fading presences and cites Sir John Simon asserting Britain will not defend China's integrity or the open door without full U S cooperation. It laments U S restraint and asks when Uncle Sam became a global sheriff for Britain.

Lake Baikal John Simon Great Britain China Japan United States Uncle Sam British Empire

Secretary Hutt Warns Militarism Should Be Curbed

In a wartime context Secretary Hutt argues the United States must possess the machinery to curb foreign militarism. The article then reports on a New Orleans wrestling match between Tommy Marvin and Chief Chewcki, noting Marvin’s loss by knockout after a series of holds.

Hutt United States New Orleans Tommy Marvin Chenchi Marvin Chewcki

Gillespie County Judge candidate Wieser pledges highway push

Candidate Wieser outlines plans to resume work on unfinished Gillespie County highways toward Llano, Harper and Kerrville arguing the State Highway Department should complete the projects. He cites past county savings, pledges a fair efficient economy minded administration, and asks for voter support.

Page Llano Harper and Kerrville State Highway Department Wieser Gillespie County

Typewriter Ribbons and Related Stationery for Sale

Fredericksburg Publishing Co offers typewriter ribbons adding machine ribbons carbon paper adding machine paper and stencils for sale to customers.

Fredericksburg Publishing Co

Amateur Volcano Continues Expanding In Pasture

On Mr. Doerfler’s farm an expanding clay bulge in a level pasture grows to eight to ten feet square and oozes liquified soil. The spot threatens livestock as the clay flows and a deep, treacherous hole forms. Samples will be tested. officials call it not a real volcano, perhaps an amateur one.

Doerfler Ife Mr. Doerfler Austin

Jail Place for Me Opines Father of Five Girls

Five baby girls born to Olivia Dionne at a farm home near Corbeil Ontario. The largest weighs three pounds four ounces, the smallest two pounds two ounces. Father quips about jail as reporters weigh the infants on a potato scale. oldest child Ernest is seven. The mother, 24, and babies are in good condition.

Corbeil Ont Olivia Dionne Ernest A. R. Dafoe

Heatwave Drives Crop Deterioration Across Western States

Western regions suffer extreme heat with Oakes North Carolina reaching 108 degrees. Minnesota Idaho Norwalk Ohio see wildfires and marsh dehydration. Sioux City chamber appeals to Roosevelt Wallace to lift crop reduction obligations. July wheat tops a dollar as drought prompts relief efforts and a first heat death in Minnesota.

Oakes N. C Minnesota Idaho Norwalk Sioux City Town Minneapolis Grain Exchange Chicago Board of Trade United States North Iowa St. Paul

Paris New York airmen first to fly Atlantic in both directions

Two French officers Maurice Rossi and Paul Codes completed an east west and west east Atlantic crossing in one mono plane the Joseph Lebrix Their flight ended at Floyd Bennett Airport New York after vibration of the wing and rudder forced a stop They set a 5700 mile eastward record last August and receive French honors including promotion of Rossi to captain and Codes to commander of the Legion of Honor

New York Paris America San Diego Cal Floyd Bennett Airport Maurice Rossi Paul Codes Park Avenue Joseph Lebrix North Atlantic Rossi Codos Rayak Syria France Air Corps Legion of Honor

Genuine Crazy Crystals Ad From Pharmacy Offer

An ad proclaims KALLENBERG'S PHARMACY as exclusive agent for Genuine Crazy Crystals. It urges buyers to avoid substitutes and seek the mineral crystals labeled as genuine.

Kallenberg’s

Woodward Favored for Texas Attorney General Over McCraw

A Texas editorial argues Senator Walter C. Woodward is vastly more qualified than Will McCraw for attorney general. It cites Woodward’s eight years as state senator and former assistant attorney general, contrasting McCraw’s limited DA experience. It condemns Klan ties and praises Woodward’s stance against the organization.

Walter C. Woodward Will McCraw Dallas County Woodward McCraw Senator Woodward Shelby Cox Texas Dallas

Slow Service Little Peter Prayer Request

A speaker appeals for patience and restraint as a child named Peter prays. The narrator asks Cyril to stop throwing stones at them and notes this request has been made previously.

Peter Cyril

Theatre Fire Injures Six Firemen in Beaumont

A $75,000 theatre fire in Beaumont this morning injures six firefighters, one critically. The blaze started in the organ loft and spread, threatening the business district before crew actions controlled it. Newt Richardson suffered severe injuries, including seven broken ribs and a punctured lung, after falling when the roof collapsed. Chief Steve O'Connor and five other firefighters were hurt as the roof gave way.

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