Rockefellers Start New York Civic Center Project
The article notes John D. Rockefeller Jr will begin building a great civic center in midtown New York on January 1. It mentions ground rent paid to Columbia College and likens Rockefeller to Medici forebears who funded grand architecture and restoration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Rockfeller, Jr
New York
Columbia College
Rockfeller
Medici
John D. Rockefeller, Sr
Michael Angelo
Rapheal
Edison Factory Strike Raises Wage Debate in Orange
A strike at the Edison factory in Orange New Jersey is discussed as a possible response to wage cuts. The piece argues Edison’s inventions have created widespread employment and comfort, suggesting workers may hesitate to strike against him given his impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edison
Orange
N. J
Mussolini Praises Americans in Virgil Anniversary Message
Mussolini greets and thanks Americans honoring Virgil two thousandth birth anniversary. He cites Rome Mantua and other cities as centers of celebration and declares Italy’s race powerful with will and execution like the Caesars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mussolini
Virgil
Rome
Mantua
Italy
How Long Will the Low Mood Last
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Merchandise Carnival and Dollar Day Planned in Fredericksburg
Merchants in Fredericksburg announce a Merchandise Carnival and Dollar Day on Wednesday October 29. Bargains advertised will be available only on that day with booths at Peters Hall and an automobile and equipment show at Courthouse Park. Free events include a picture show at Palace Theater and vaudeville at Peters Hall with two performances to suit all visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg
Peters Hall
Courthouse Park
Chamber of Commerce
Palace Theater
Peter's Hall
Standard
Running Deer Shoot Opens Season At Winchester Field
The big target shooting event starts Sunday October 26 at 1 pm at the Winchester Skeet Field near Fredericksburg. Kolmeier and Klier Co sponsor a Running Deer shoot open to the public. A paper deer attached to an overhead trolley provides an elusive target while stationary targets will be available for sighting before the deer event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Fredericksburg
Kolmeier & Klier Co
Golden Wedding at Grapetown for Kirchoffs
Mr and Mrs Fritz Kirchoff celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on October 19 at the home of Mr and Mrs Ernst Feller in Grapetown. About two hundred relatives and friends visited, the Grapetown Male choir led by Adolf Hopf serenaded the couple, a bounteous feast followed, and well wishes were extended for many more happy years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fritz Kirchoff
Ernst Feller
Grapetown
Adolf Hopf
Kirchoff
Lions entertainment draw attendees from Fredericksburg and San Antonio
Mrs Hy Maier and daughter Margie and Mr and Mrs Shad Dixon of San Antonio attended the Lions entertainment last Tuesday in Fredericksburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hy. Maier
Margie
Shad Dixon
San Antonio
The
Lions Entertainment
Fredericksburg
Two Local Citizens Celebrate Milestone Birthdays
Sunday October 19 two respected residents marked birthdays Mrs. Fredrich Bagg turned 92 and Mr. William Roeder reached 83. The community honored both with well wishes and small gatherings at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredrich Bagg
William Roeder
Palace to Show With Byrd at the South Pole Again
The Palace Theatre screens With Byrd at the South Pole on Monday afternoon October 27 from 2 to 6 P M. School children pay 10 cents admission while teachers enter free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palace Theatre
Byrd
South Pole
Bankers and Extension Agents Hold Central Texas Conference
The third of four bankers extension agent conferences gathered Augmented by additional county and home agents from Central Texas at Fredericksburg’s Nimitz Hotel Tuesday. R W Persons presided with Kate Adele Hill as district agent. Bankers pledged to help at least one farmer keep a full farm account in 1931.
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Texas
Fredericksburg
Taylor
Austin
Nimitz Hotel
R. W. Persons
Kate Adele Hill
Hotel Nimitz
Chamber of Commerce
Charles Meurer
Henry Grote
Gillespie County
Mason Road
Mason
A. & M. College
A. W. Moors
Johnson City
Max Bierschwale
Albert Koennecke
Hattie Grote
Miss Hill
Silver Whitsett
Seguin
J. W. Bailey
Ingram
Home Demonstration Council
Kerr County
Norman Keller
C. J Dooley
Fredericksburg City Tax Rolls Reach $1 655 900 Valuation
City Clerk Ott Hartmann reports the 1930 assessed valuation within Fredericksburg at 1 655 900 dollars, with a stable tax rate of 75 cents per hundred dollars. The $12 421 02 total tax levy funds General, Improvement, Jury, and Street and Bridge accounts, plus poll and road duties. Tax payments run Oct 1 to Jan 31, at Hartmann's office on the second floor of the old post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg
Ott Hartmann
Elias Rode
Hartmann
Postofice
Lions Club Talent Show Delights Fredericksburg
The Fredericksburg Lions Club staged a Palace Theatre program Tuesday and Wednesday to raise funds for a county health charity. The show featured Blum's Orchestra, the J. A. G. Glee Club Girls, comic acts, beauty satire, a mock court trial, and a chorus finale. Proceeds benefit local charitable projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg
Blum
J. A. G. Glee Club
Guido Kuhlmann
Wesley Heimann
Atlantic City
Wm. M. Petmecky
John Mann
Germany
Felix Stehling
Switzerland
Africa
Hubert Molberg
Austria
Paul Kn
Universal Pictures
Theo Heyland
Karl Laemmile
Sophie
Arthur Koch
J U. G
Mandalay
Charles von Rosenberg
Charles Dooley
Alfred Neffendorf
Wim. M. Petmecky
Paul Knopp
Fred Mathisen
J. S. Heiner
Henry Meurer
E. B. Calvin
Henry Reinbach
Reuben Jordan Otto Hartmann
Albert Knopp
Frank Molberg
Alex Jung
Norman Keller
Chester Schnidt
Theo Heyl
Felix Wilke
J. S. Abernathy
Joe Slater Petsch
Charles Stehling
Lions Club
Youth Killed When Knocked From Car in Texas
Hugo Gass age 23 son of Hugo Gass farmer of Currey's creek near Kendalia was killed instantly late Saturday night at Listerdale when knocked from a running board by an oncoming car. Witnesses said the crash was unavoidable as the leading car lacked room to pass. Dr P C Jones declared death instant. Body taken to Boerne for burial in Jones Cemetery Kendalia. He is survived by his parents a sister and five brothers.
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P. C. Jones
Comfort
Gass
Boerne
Kendalia
Jones Cemetery
Young Gass
Auxiliary Meeting Marks Texas Congress Birthday Tea
More than forty women and friends of the Public School Auxiliary met at Mrs. H A Priess home on Friday afternoon October 17 to celebrate the birthday of the Texas Congress of Mothers and Parent Teacher Association with a silver tea. The program included songs duets and piano as well as group singing with a brief business session. A free will offering for the endowment fund of the 7th district of the Parent Teacher Congress was collected. The Auxiliary agreed to assist the Fire Department by serving a chili supper and refreshments on election night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public School Auxiliary
H. A. Priess
Texas Congress of Mothers and Parent Teacher Association
Nannie Striegler
Esther Hanna
M. Beckmann
H. Usener
F Maier
H. Rusenberger
Texas Congress of Mothers and Parent Teachers Association
W. H. Schaefer
W Keidel
Amanda Mae Hahne
Farent Teacher Congress
Fire Department
Grenwelge Winkel Couple Wed In Castell Church
Miss Ophelia Winkel daughter of Mr and Mrs Ed Winkel wed George D Grenwelge son of Mr and Mrs Chas Grenwelge at the Methodist Church in Castell with Rev Brannies officiating. The couple departed for a wedding trip and will reside at Lindendale Ranch after their return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ophelia Winkel
Ed. Winkel
George D. Grenwelge
Chas. Grenwelge
Castell
Rev Brannies
Agnes Brannies
Mrs. Grenwelge
Lindendale Ranch
Max W Staudt Secures GE Full Range Radio Agency
Jeweler Max W. Staudt announces in this issue that he has secured the agency for the General Electric Full Range Radio. His advertisement highlights the new radio line and availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max. W. Staudt
Jewler
General Electric
Goodyear Zeppelin display heads to local sale
Schroeder Bros and Anna Gold advertise a sale with numerous Dollar Specials for Wednesday October 29. Albert Stehling, Ever Ready Motor Co owner and one of 200 Goodyear dealers, received a miniature Zeppelin from the Goodyear Zeppelin factory shown in his showroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schroeder Bros
Anna Gold
Albert Stehling
Ever Ready Motor Co
Goodyear
United States
Goodyear Zeppelin
Co-op Plans To Handle Turkeys In South Texas
The South Texas Poultry Co op, aided by the Federal Farm Board, will manage this season's turkey crop for 642 members. Plans include three pools for Thanksgiving Christmas and January, liberal advances on delivery, and pay-by-delivery for exact quantities delivered. President Chris Herry notes new facilities allow handling of all qualifying farmers in South Texas. Contact Mrs. Chris Mathiesen of Fredericksburg for membership details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Texas
Poultry Producers Association
South Texas Poultry Co-op
Federal Farm Board
Farm Board
A. C. Reed
U. S
Chris Herry
New Braunfels
Association
South Texas
Chris Mathiesen
Fredericksburg
Gillespie County
Palace Theater Wins Merit Award
Palace Theatre earns a merit award for top tier sound reproduction. Chas J Dooley of the Lions presented the bronzed plaque to Manager John Stahl on a public night, recognizing the theatre as among the best equipped show houses in the state. The Herald World award is granted only for pure merit and high standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palace Theatre
Lion's Entertainment
Chas. J. Dooley
The
Lions
Motion Picture Herald-World of Chicago
Motion Picture
John Stahl
Herald-World
Two Fredericksburg Men Pass State Drug Board Exams
Theo R. Heyland and Enoch St. Clair passed the State Board of Pharmacy examinations and were granted licenses as druggists. The pair earned their credentials through focused study and local practice, with a Dallas review course last summer, marking them among the community’s promising young men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theo R. Heyland
Enoch St. Clair
State Board of Pharmacy
Dallas
Heyland and
St. Clair
Fredericksburg
Chas L Martin Endorses Petsch In Representative Race
C L Martin of Mason County writes in support of Alfred Petsch in the Texas 85th District race. He argues Petsch defends farmers and stockmen, backs road work, enjoys influence with Austin officials, and would be a strong re election choice in a sacrifice driven campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Standard and Wochenblatt
Mason County
Texas
Austin
Mason and Menard
Alfred Petsch
Petsch
Petisch
Highway Department
Mr Adolf Dietz Departs for Fort Worth Home
Mr Adolf Dietz left Wednesday for his home at Fort Worth according to local notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolf Dietz
Ft. Worth
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Sidney Franklin
Brooklyn
Crete
Spain
Manchester Guardian
Great Britain
Berenfuer
University of Barcelona
Alex
Jung AT Law
Striegler
Alf Petsch, Atty
Reuben Jordan
R. G. Striegier
Mgr
the Loan and Abstract CO. Abstracts
Priess Bldg
Bankers & Extension Agents
Co-op
State Drug Board
ETSCH
Kerrville and
Llano
Chas. L. Martin
C. L. Martin
Mr. Martin
Martin
Hugo A. Walter Optometrist
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