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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1930
Page
2
Dr. Irving S Cutter proposes a theory linking ultraviolet energy to the origin of life and thought. Farm board Chairman Legge proposes unloading surplus wheat to stabilize prices by feeding the hungry, arguing the wheat will be worth the government’s purchase price.
Chinese brigands who killed two female Protestant missionaries now hold ten nuns for ransom and demand ten million Mexican dollars. Refusal likely means the nuns' deaths. The note warns nations to act. Nearby on Niaoufu Island scientists photographed an eclipse and radio signals failed as the moon obscured communications.
Charles Kingsford Smith ends ambitious aviation runs after London to Australia hops and declares no more long distance flights. He follows orders from a young fiancée as he shifts focus away from record setting journeys. Zionist leaders denounce British policy on Palestine and immigration amid worsening tensions.
The excerpt notes the empire contains over 100 million Muslims and up to four million Jews, arguing the British avoid provoking Muslims by not irritating Arabs who are also Muslims. It reflects a historical discussion on communal balance within empire governance.
The Japanese emperor’s brother and his wife attended an opera in Germany described as about colored people. A racist mob shouted slogans like Hail Hither and Germany awake as they fled the event. The report ends with a continuation note to page 2.
A list of voting precincts and presiding officers for the November 4 election is provided. Precincts span Peter's Hall to Court House and Basse Building, with names of officials including Meckel, Oehler, Krauskop, Klingelhofer, Jordan, Dietz, Jenschke, Lucken bach, Frantzen, Metzger, Ottmers, Jung, Sauer, Schmidt, Welge, Wendel, Tarr, Lang, Hopf, Rogers, Siriegler, Lochte, Land, Burns, Young, Immel, Schlaudt, Hardin, Weinheimar, Lindig, Burg, Schaefer, Carr, Weber, Lott, Jost, Rabke, Eckert, Berg, Berg, and several others.
The Western group of the Women’s Foreign Missionary Society met at the M E Church on Thursday October 23 with auxiliaries Mason Art Hoersterville Hilda and Fredericksburg in attendance. Mrs O C Racke presided Rev G C Brannies led prayers and devotional numbers were given. Officers from Seguin joined including Mrs Sam Blumberg Conf See and Mrs McGee Corres Sec along with Mrs Max Brandenberger head of the young peoples work. The meeting aimed to train officers for the year ahead and dinner for fifty plus was served by the Fredericksburg Auxiliary in the church basement. The next group gathering will be held here in October next year.
The county reports 3425 bales of cotton ginned through October 18, compared with 1428 bales for the same period last year.
Harry Gartrell of Mason attended the funeral of his friend Gus Klingelhoefer in Fredericksburg on Thursday.
Fredericksburg merchants hosted a second dollar day and merchants carnival attracting Gillespie County and local trade area residents. Free picture show at Palace Theatre, displays at Peter's Hall, and a free vaudeville show at Peter's Hall drew crowds, with rain forcing cancellation of the Courthouse Park event. The events, funded by merchants, offered dollar specials and thanked participants and the Trade Extension Committee of the Chamber of Commerce.
Miss Bernice Newberry oldest daughter of Mrs Vida Newberry married Lieut Harvey A Dyer at the M E Church South on Sunday morning. The ceremony featured music by Mrs R Gammenthaler and Miss Maurine Newberry with a ring bearer. The bride wore green and yellow fringe while the groom served in the U S Army Air Service. They plan a honeymoon in Mexico and will reside in San Antonio after.
The West Texas Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South closed its first annual session in Harlingen Texas with few new assignments. Rev R Gammen thaler stays at Fredericksburg and Rev F W Radetzky remains in charge of the Art congregation. Changes include Rev F W Foerster to Manor and Rev J H FE Willman to Castell, with Rev Virgil Davis to Mason, Rev J H Thompson to Blanco and Rev F G Clark to Harper.
Rep Alfred Petsch argues for voter inquiry into citizenship and past community service to judge who would best represent Fredericksburg. He challenges his opponent to name laws to repeal or simplify and accuses him of mere criticism without concrete examples. Continuous on page 9.
Gustav Klingelhoefer a well known Mason County ranchman and stepson of Mrs Julius Klingelhoefer of Fredericksburg died at Mason Hospital at 12 30 Wednesday afternoon Funeral services were held at 10 o clock Thursday at Mason and later at the Methodist Episcopal Church in Fredericksburg with interment in City Cemetery An obituary will appear in the next issue
On Tuesday November 4 the Fredericksburg Turner Hall hosts election returns with chili supper coffee cake and refreshments to support the Fredericksburg Volunteer Fire Department and the Fredericksburg Public School Auxiliary. The Fredericksburg Concert Band will provide music and all are welcome to attend and support.
Ernst Herbert Sr. prominent farmer and stockman died Friday afternoon after a months long illness at age 70 years 27 days He was born September 27 1860 in the county to Henry Herbert and Mrs Bear Creek He married Franziska Feller on September 14 1882 and they had ten children Edna died at age two Survived by widow ten children and eleven grandchildren two brothers Louis and Herman two sisters and many relatives Funeral services were held at his son Ernst’s Fredericksburg home with interment in City Cemetery Rev A Koerner conducted the services and the Holy Ghost Church choir sang at the grave.
Local Chamber of Commerce in Fredericksburg invites ranchers to list leasing details for hunting. Respond with ranch name, owner, acres, lease type, price by season or day, and room and board availability. Send letters to the Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce, Texas.
Henry Maier spent Thursday in San Antonio on business. The Fredericksburg Public School Auxiliary schedules a regular meeting for Friday November 7, 1930 at four o clock P M at the High School Building with all members invited. The Wuest Ott General Repair Shop announces its opening run by Clemens Wuest and Charles Ott noted for prior service at Taylor Burke Motor Co. Air Transport Company installs beacon lights at Temple D Smith Airport Mason Road Fiedler Station and Albert Kordzik Ranch to aid night airships. Heart of the Hills Epworth League Union committee plans its program for the next meeting in Center Point with officials from Kerrville Fredericksburg Bandera Comfort Boerne Harper and Center Point.
The Gillespie County assessment rolls for 1939 show 653,417 acres of land valued at 2,897,430. Town lots total 937,625. Livestock and other property include 5,658 horses and mules, 16,812 cattle, 111,534 sheep, 80,073 goats, 343 hogs. Merchandises, implements, engines, bank money and loans add to a total assessed value of 6,476,335.
Max Hutschenreuter died Saturday morning at 11 o clock at the San Antonio State Hospital after over four years confinement. The body was moved to Fredericksburg for services at Schaetter s Funeral Home and interment followed in a Pedernales area private cemetery. Born October 17 1930 in Leipzig Germany he was 67 years old. He is survived by his widow Amalie Kraus Hutschenreuter, four sons Richard Frank Gustav and August, two daughters Mathilde and Rosalie, a brother Richard of Brady, a sister Mrs Emil Kott of Bear Creek, and many other relatives. One son and two daughters preceded him in death.
Menard polo team defeated Hill Country 11 to 8 in an opening match at Temple D Smith Airport Field. The series will continue with two more games on upcoming Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Luckenbach and Crowell led Menard with multiple goals while Ratliff Burke Fischer scored for Fredericksburg.
The Hi League of the M E Church South invites members to a Halloween party at the community house Friday evening October 31. The event aims to provide festive activities for attendees in a church social setting.
A bridge pinochle and banco game will be held at St Mary's School on Thursday November 6 at 7 30 for the benefit of St Mary's School Auxiliary. Everyone is cordially invited. Refreshments will be served.
Mr Harry Land attended the Electric Appliance school in San Antonio during the early part of this week. The course was conducted by the Coleman Lamp and Stove Co and covered practical appliance techniques.
The page advises voters how to use the ballot for the county election. It explains voting across party columns and scratching opponents names, cites examples like Walter C. Woodward, Fielding Hammond, and Alfred Petsch, and instructs scrubbing incorrect marks and seeking help from presiding judges if mistaken.
Miss Ora Palmer daughter of Mr and Mrs P M Palmer and Mr Eddie Dolezal son of Mr and Mrs Joe Dolezal wed at Rev Billings home. The couple will reside in Fredericksburg where the groom works at Bartholmae's Store. A second ceremony at the Evangelical Church united Miss Eda Gold and Mr Willie Rausch with attendants, reception at the bride’s parents home, and after a trip to South Texas and Mexico the couple will live in Fredericksburg with Mr Rausch employed at the Co Op Creamery.
The Fredericksburg Turner hosted a well attended Skat Tournament last Sunday with prize winners led by Well Hahn in first place Ed Jordan second and Lawrence Knovv third. Other places included Ri Weinheimer Alb Wahrmund Benno Engel Paul 38 Joe Bessier Petsch Otto Weber Ron Jordan.
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