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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1930
Page
1
Dr Irving S Cutter of Northwestern University Medical School advances a theory linking primordial activation of protoplasm to life and thought. Chairman Legge proposes unloading surplus government wheat by feeding the hungry to stabilize prices, claiming it preserves value for farmers.
Reported ransom demand follows the murder of two female Protestant missionaries. The brigands threaten the lives of ten nuns if payment is refused, risking wider danger to missionaries and foreigners.
The text notes large Muslim and Jewish populations within the empire, estimating about 109 million Mohammedans and up to four million Jews. It states the aim to avoid irritating Arabs who are also Mohammedans and cautions against actions that could anger them.
The emperor’s brother and his wife visited an opera in Germany titled The Rise and Fall of the City of Mahogany. A racist mob shouted Hail Hitler and Germany awake as the event unfolded. Continued on page 2, column 1.
The paper lists precincts and the presiding officers for the upcoming election on Tuesday November 4. Precincts include No 1 Peter's Halls with Ad Meckel Louis F Oehler Lawrence Krauskop Arthur Klingel hoefer, No 2 Honey Creek with Harry Jordan and Chas Dietz, No 3 Luckenbach with Felix Jenschke Benno B Lucken bach Reinhard Frantzen Alfred C Metzger, through No 23 Basse Building Across Street from Louis Herbert Stores Rd Hopf Arthur Holly Hugo Mueller and Wm Schnei Ger.
On Thursday October 23 the western group of the Womens Foreign Missionary Society met at the M E Church with auxiliaries from Mason Hoersterville Hilda and Fredericksburg. Mrs O C Raeke presided Rev G C Brannies led prayers and devotionals. Officers were schooled for the year ahead. Dinner for fifty or more was served by the Fredericksburg Auxiliary in the church basement. The next group meeting will be held in October next year at the same church.
The county reports 3425 bales of cotton ginned by October 18, up from 1428 bales recorded last year. The notable year over year rise reflects growing harvest activity.
Harry Gartrell of Mason attended the funeral of his friend Gus Klingerhoefer at Fredericksburg Thursday.
Fredericksburg merchants hosted a second dollar day and merchants carnival drawing Gillespie County and trade-area visitors. Free Palace Theatre picture show, Peter's Hall displays, and a free evening play complemented vaudeville attractions. Rain canceled Courthouse Park show. organizers thank participants and the Trade Extension Committee for their support.
Miss Bernice Newberry daughter of Mrs Vida Newberry wed Lieut Harvey A Dyer in a Sunday ceremony at the M E Church South. The service featured music by Mrs R Gammenthaler and a wedding march from Lohengrin. The couple, after a Mexico trip, will reside in San Antonio. Mrs Dyer is a Santa Rosa Nursing School graduate and Lieut Dyer serves in the Aviation corps at Kelly Field.
The West Texas Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South closed its first annual session in Harlingen Texas last Sunday with few ministerial changes. R Gammen thaler remains in Fredericksburg and F W Radetzky heads the Art congregation. Changes include F W Foerster to Manor J H E Willman to Castell V I Davis to Mason J H Thompson to Blanco and F G Clark to Harper.
In a Fredericksburg election statement Rep Alfred Petsch argues voters should assess candidates by their lives and records. He defends his own service, questions his opponent's plan to repeal or simplify laws, and challenges him to name specific statutes to repeal or revise. He condemns baseless insinuations and urges a citizenship inquiry.
Gustav Klingelhoefer a well known Mason County ranchman and stepson of Mrs Julius Klingelhoefer of Fredericksburg died at Mason Hospital at 12 30 Wednesday. Funeral services were held at Mason at 10 00 Thursday morning and in Fredericksburg at 2 30 Thursday afternoon. Interment followed in the City Cemetery. An obituary will appear in the next issue.
On Election Day November 4 the Fredericksburg Turner Hall hosts returns with a chili supper coffee cake and refreshments for a relief benefit to the Fredericksburg Volunteer Fire Department and the Fredericksburg Public School Auxiliary The Fredericksburg Concert Band will provide music Everyone is welcome and urged to attend to support both groups.
Ernst Herbert Sr. died Friday after a months long illness at 3 15 PM age 70 years 27 days Born Sept 27 1860 in the county he married Franziska Feller Sept 14 1882 They had ten children one daughter Edna died aged two Survived by widow ten children eleven grandchildren two brothers Louis Fredericksburg Herman San Antonio two sisters Mrs Louis Rusenberger and Mrs Thomas Feller Funeral from Ernst Herbert Jr residence Fredericksburg with interment in City Cemetery Rev A Koerner officiated and Holy Ghost Church choir sang two songs at the grave.
Local Chamber of Commerce reports many inquiries about hunting leases in the Hill Country. Ranchmen who lease by season or day are urged to send written details including ranch name and owner, acres, lease type, price, room and board, and contact address to the Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce.
The Fredericksburg Public School Auxiliary schedules its next regular meeting for Friday November 7 1930 at 4 PM in the High School Building. Members are invited. The Heart of the Hills Ep worth League Union plans a Center Point gathering Sunday Nov 2 at 3 PM to draft for the November meeting with officials from Kerrville Fredericksburg Bandera Comfort Boerne Harper and Center Point represented.
Summary of Gillespie County assessment rolls for 1939 showing total land 653,417 acres valued at 2,897,430 dollars and town lots at 937,625 dollars. Includes livestock counts and values, vehicles, merchandise, machinery, banks, corporate property, railroad and utilities, totaling 6,476,335 dollars in assessed valuations.
Max Hutschenreuter died at San Antonio State Hospital after more than four years confinement. Funeral services were held at Schaetter's Funeral Home in Fredericksburg with interment in a private Pedernales Community cemetery. Born October 17 1930 in Leipzig Germany he was 67 years old. Survived by widow Amalie Kraus Hutschenreuter four sons Richard Frank Gustav and August two daughters Mathilde and Rosalie a brother Richard and a sister Mrs Emil Kott with many relatives. One son and two daughters preceded him in death.
Menard Polo defeated Hill Country 11 to 8 at Temple D Smith Airport Field in an 11 to 8 score. First game of a three match series with two remaining games slated for Saturday and Sunday afternoon at the same field. Will feature Luckenbach Crowell Bradford Ratliff Burke Fischer scoring highlights.
The Hi League of the M E Church South plans a Halloween party at the community house on Friday evening October 31. The event invites all members and local children to enjoy a festive night with games and treats.
A bridge pinochle and banco game is set at St Marys School on Thursday November 6 at 7 30 for the benefit of St Marys School Auxiliary. Everyone is cordially invited and refreshments will be served.
Mr. Harry Land attended the Electric Appliance school in San Antonio earlier this week. The session was conducted by the Coleman Lamp and Stove Co.
The page explains how to study the ballot and properly mark votes. It cites examples such as Walter C. Woodward, Fielding Hammond, and Alfred Petsch, and instructs scratching opponents and following party columns. It urges consulting the presiding judge for help and notes if a mistake is made a new ballot will be provided.
Miss Ora Palmer daughter of Mr and Mrs P M Palmer and Mr Eddie Dolezal son of Mr and Mrs Joe Dolezal were wed on Tuesday October 21 at the home of Rev Billings. The couple will reside in Fredericksburg where the groom works at Bartholmae’s Store.
A wedding at Evangelical Church on Wednesday afternoon joined Miss Eda Gold and Mr. Willie Rausch in marriage. Rev. K Kongak officiated. Attendants included Miss Viola Kietl Minnie Schmidt and Melay Gold. Reception followed at the bride’s parents’ home. The couple plans a southern Texas and Mexico honeymoon before settling in Fredericksburg where Mr. Rausch works at the Co-Op Creamery.
The Fredericksburg Turner H2 hosted a Sunday skat tournament drawing strong attendance. Prize winners included Foek Hahn 1st Ed Jordan 2nd Lawrence Knovv 3rd Rich Weinheimer 4th Alb 5th Benno Engel 6th Wahrmund 7th Paul S00 8th Joe Bessier 9th Petsch 10th Otto Weber 11th Allen Jordan 12th.
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