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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1925
Page
1
Readers are quizzed on claiming a larger county circulation than Fredericksburg Standard as the 18th year is noted with sworn statements. The item frames a competitive media claim and counters rivals.
Reverend and Mrs. F. W. Radetzky and family were honored at a dinner in the community dining hall of the M Church, South. Marvin Wiemers welcomed them as guests from Yancey. More than 120 attendees brought pantry stocking gifts for the parsonage.
Bids for a regular star mail route between Austin and Fredericksburg were rejected as too high. The present route will run two more months on the same terms with Austin Fredericksburg and Johnson City involved. Officials will seek new bids or decide on a full service route. The Austin American and federal government share upkeep costs.
Last Sunday night Conrad and Chas Ernst lost a nearly new car and their garage in a blaze that began around 7:30. Arising to the flames, they found the car and structure largely destroyed and the fire's origin still a mystery. Also, the young son of Mr and Mrs Alfred Erseh underwent an appendicitis operation on Friday of last week.
Mrs. Anna Jenschke nee Hohenberger died after several months illness at a San Antonio hospital. Funeral services were conducted by Father Gerlach at St Mary’s Catholic Cemetery. She was 50 years old, born February 28 1875 near Grapetown Texas, married January 7 1896 to William Jenschke, leaving husband two sons Harry and Paul and daughter Alma with a large family mourning.
The local Chamber of Commerce awarded first prize to Mrs B L Enderle for best booster song. Honorable mention goes to Mr Jacob Treibs and Mrs Louis A Stevens of Harper Texas. The winning words pair with the National Emblem March tune.
In Fredericksburg and Gillespie, locals praise civic spirit and diverse agriculture. The piece touts a 32 acre park with wood and water, farmed and diversified economy, and free booklets from the Chamber of Commerce.
On Thanksgiving Day at 7 50 P M a Thanksgiving program will be rendered at the M K Church.
Mr. Wm. Rahe and family of New Braunfels visited relatives in Fredericksburg during the latter part of last week.
Unfavorable weather delayed a November meeting of the Fredricksburg High School Ladies Auxiliary. The group, about twenty members, approved buying north-of-school lots, moved the fence, and praised the committee. A new fundraising plan invites members to borrow a dollar to invest in candy, quilts, or crafts to boost the treasury. A membership drive aims to add new members and raise meeting attendance by April with a winner and loser entertainment. Playground and cattle guard work was authorized for safer grounds.
Nettie Geistweidt daughter of Mr and Mrs Willie Geistweidt near Doss Texas wed Benno Evers son of Mr and Mrs Charles Evers in a small home ceremony officiated by Rev R Becker of the Doss Lutheran Church. Attendants were Emilie Evers and Edgar Geistweidt. A reception followed and a wedding dinner was served. The couple will live in the Doss community where Evers is a stockman and farmer.
On Wednesday at St. Jacob s church Harper Mr Walter Lorenz and Miss Clara Leyendecker were married Rev Wolf officiating Attendants included Minne Leyendecker Selma Crenwelge Walter Klein and Werner Kramer After a decorated ceremony guests visited the bride’s parents home for a wedding feast The couple will live in Marshall Creek where the groom farms We wish them happiness
Mr Louis Pyka of St Edwards University in Austin visited his parents last Sunday. Mr Willie Kiehne of Menard was among visitors in Fredericksburg on Tuesday. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Walter Ottmers, welcomed as a little gentleman. Messrs Milligan and Sumpter of the United Telephone Company were business visitors in Fredericksburg on Tuesday.
The University Extension Department renews its membership for science study slides. A series of educational and entertaining films for younger children is planned. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. The next meeting is Thursday, December 3.
William Althaus aged 76 and Dorothea Wahrmund 69 marked fifty years of marriage with a home gathering of eleven living children, 41 grandchildren, and one great grandchild. About 200 guests attended as Rev Flachmeier spoke and Schlueter’s Band played. thirteen children survived from an original fourteen.
Teachers from all grades join with pupils to present a program in the High School Auditorium on Friday evening November 27. First graders perform a Thanksgiving number while second and third read A Childs Garden of Verses with songs. Upper grades present a travelogue in costumes of foreign nations. Admission is 10 and 15 cents. proceeds fund candy purchases for the drive. Everyone is invited to attend and support the cause.
Mrs Emil Wahrmund spent last week visiting relatives and friends in San Antonio, enjoying time with family and local acquaintances during the trip.
Mr. Max Wahrmund reports 2586 bales of cotton ginned in Gillespie County up to November 1, versus 11180 bales in the prior year.
A mass meeting at the court house Thursday night drew many locals. Max J. Bierschwale opened the event. W. E. Long of the Austin Chamber of Commerce spoke on the better crops campaign for 1926. Prof. Gideon of the University of Texas urged preserving historic interest in Fredericksburg and Gillespie County to attract tourists.
Father Gerlach of St Mary's Catholic Church informs parish members that due to health he will leave the congregation and preach his last sermon on Sunday November 29. The notice extends thanks and best wishes for his future position.
Secretary Barber of the Chamber of Commerce received a letter from D. W. Sauer of San Saba president of the Heart of Texas Band Association inviting the Fredericksburg Concert Band to join. The organization includes ten or twelve towns and is growing rapidly. Barber will forward the invitation to the band boys.
Miss Cora Olfers, soon to wed Walter Braeutigam, was feted at a Sunday party hosted by Elfrida Braeutigam and Viola Olfers. Guests enjoyed Bunco for twenty eight and a large shower of gifts at Olfers’ home, with autumn flowers and pink white streamers enhancing the decor.
Mr Fritz Knust of San Antonio visited relatives in Fredericksburg during the first part of the week.
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