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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1930
Page
2
The text notes Dominion high courts may render final decisions and citizens may lose rights to appeal to Britain’s Privy Council. It recalls old laws left to die or remain, and cites a scientist language about money and a Paresis treatment via radio, implying medical advances.
A reported device called the curing machine is a small radio station whose energy concentrates between two plates. A patient sits between the plates while radio impulses pass through, allegedly producing a high fever as a result.
In a president Hoover address to the American Legion, he calls for impregnable preparedness that contains no threat of aggression. He argues the nation will not engage in piracy of war unless compelled, citing U.S. history as proof.
The market mood is likened to a colicky baby and a broken tea party watch. Wall Street traders trade with cold smiles as stocks fall short and others follow, prompting questions about what the financial minds are doing now.
Tivy High of Kerrville defeated Fredericksburg 25 to 6 as the visitors rallied late in the fourth period with six first downs. Keller anchored Fredericksburg’s defense with 18 tackles, while Karger passed to set up Kerrville scores and McDonald, Dismukes, and Narrett starred for Tivy on offense.
M. E. Church South asks for full attendance at morning service next Sunday October 19 as the year ends. The Hi League meets at 7 30 P M. Pastor Gammenthaler urges members to consider their contributions in praying attending and paying for the Lord's Cause.
A Baptist prayer meeting is held every Wednesday evening at 7 PM upstairs in the Advance Motor Company Building, opposite Nimitz Hotel. The informal gathering invites church members and neighbors to join in prayer and fellowship.
The Lions present a two night program featuring a beauty pageant satire with local male cast members as Miss Germany and other titles, a full stage show with Blum Orchestra and J U G Glee Club, vaudeville acts, a talking picture They Learned About Women, and 50 cent admission for adults. Proceeds fund health work for children in the county.
Marriage licenses issued to Marvin Eckhardt and Alma Herbert as well as Walter Foerster and Lillie Fischer. Births include a boy to Joe and wife on October 1 a girl to Marlin and wife on October 9 a girl to Elgin Bode on October 5 a boy to Edwin Moellering on October 2 a boy to Enos Rode on September 21 a girl to Louis Pyka on October 12. Deaths listed for Richard Henke on September 1 Mrs Jacob Baumann on August 20 Norman Gammenthaler on September 29 Edgar Tatsch on September 25 an infant child of Herman Leifeste on October 9. Also note poultry advice stating hens rarely profitable after two or three laying seasons with production dropping and the best treatment for sick turkeys is the ax.
The Commissioners Court approved 6400 from the Special Read Fund divided among four precincts 2700 for P1 1100 for P2 1600 for P3 and 1000 for P4 A petition by Alfred Kramer for a new third class road linking Harper Doss and Salt Branch was granted with a Jury of View appointed to lay out the route and assess damages A $6096.61 scrip was issued to the Texas State Treasurer for Brown and Root work on Highway 20A An Emil F Tatsch et al petition to relocate the Outlet Road was granted to avoid interference with Temple D Smith Field A Behrends et al road petition was continued Salaries for county officials were set Judge Usener 125 District Clerk Stahl 50 County Attorney Jung 20 and Sheriff Klaerner 145.83 Each commissioner received three days per diem at five dollars daily.
A cookery column argues the avocado is a valuable staple, detailing its oil content, protein, and fuel value, then offers avocado centric recipes. It includes Crab a la Newburg in pastry shells, three avocado salads with grapefruit and olives, and a spiced pumpkin pie recipe.
In a message praising candidate Petsch, a speaker commends his legislative ability and dedication to farmers and ranchers. The text rebuts claims of corporate influence, noting Petsch championed lower taxes for citizens, halved auto fees for counties, and exempted farm trailers, while supporting a public utility bill. It cites endorsements from Senator Weinert and Agriculture Commissioner McDonald.
A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Wm Orr of San Antonio. Congratulations. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Grabber and their children of Slaton are visiting relatives in Fredericksburg. Mrs. Christian Schlaudt and daughter Ella, Mrs. Ed Brown, Mrs. Adolf Burrer, and Mrs. Albert Lehne visited in San Antonio.
San Angelo Texas October meeting of County and District Attorney's Association approved three annual meetings a year and re elected officers Roy Hill Ballinger president Alex Jung Fredericksburg vice president Emmly H Swain Eden secretary treasurer. They urged a state criminal identification bureau and special investigators for counties and districts and tax collection law revisions. Alfred Petsch Fredericksburg and Judge J F Sutton San Angelo spoke at a banquet.
Mr O C Durst and family moved from Harper to San Antonio this week. Born to Mr and Mrs Louis Pyka a girl. Miss Nora Henke visiting relatives and friends at San Angelo. Born to Mr and Mrs Alex Frantzen a boy last Friday. Miss Libby Schoenewolf left for Dallas to take a position. Messrs Otto Cowan and Paul Hohenberger returned from a coast trip. Miss Christine Knopp of San Antonio visiting Fredericksburg. Mr and Mrs Arthur Stehling and Miss Rose Mary Dean of Austin spent Sunday here. Mr and Mrs Felix Ressmann of Houston and Mr Arthur Ressmann and family of San Antonio attended Elise Ressmann funeral at Fredericksburg.
Mr. Chas Nagel of Comfort joined visitors in Fredericksburg last Thursday. Miss Gertrude Itz and Miss Alma Itz of San Antonio visited relatives there. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Mayer of Bartlett visited relatives. John Riley has returned from New York City where he worked for some time. Mrs. M Capenhaener and son Berry visited Ed Winkel home with Mesdames Beck Adams and Fleming this week.
Messrs Willie Spaeth and Otto Ketron spent several days in Austin on business. Messrs Albert E. Schmidt and Felix Kordzik of San Antonio spent Thursday at Fredericksburg.
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