Great German Airman Capt. Wolf von Gronau in America
A vivid profile of Capt. Wolf von Gronau recounts his 4,000 mile transatlantic flight from Germany to the United States in 47 hours plus fuel stops. It notes his postwar farming and flying school, and hints at possible rencontre with Eddie Rickenbacker. The piece also discusses graft in New York politics and lists supposed U S power brokers added to an existing list, including Gerard and Woll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolfgang von Gronau
Germany
Iceland
Greeland
Halifax
Gronau
Eddie Rickenbacker
von Gronau
Prussia
Walker
United States
New York
Mr. Gerard
Z. Mitchell
Electric Bond & Share Company
Walter Edwin Frew
Corn Exchange Bank Trust Company
Amideo P. Gianni
Lliam Green
American Federation of Labor
Matthew Woll
Unable to identify a named person amid corporate legal counsel
The text describes an unnamed, highly influential corporate lawyer who guides the company’s thinking and actions, suggesting he holds sway over many colleagues. The note indicates continuation on page 2 column 1.
Shrine Band to Give Concert in Courthouse Park
The 45 member Ben Hur Temple Shrine band of Austin directed by Professor Biwad performs in Fredericksburg on Thursday September 11 at 7 pm. Sponsored by Fredericksburg lodge No 794 A F & A M admission is free and the public is invited to hear the famed group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Hur Temple Shrine Band of
Austin
Courthouse Park
Biwad
Fredericksburg
A. F
A. M
German-born pioneer Friedrich dies in Texas at 70
Gottlieb Friedrich born January 8 1860 in Saxony immigrated to Texas with relatives at age twelve. He worked for Dietrich Rode and served as mail carrier from Fredericksburg to Loyal Valley before buying a Doss farm. He lost his left arm in 1919 while running a Loyal Valley inn and later died August 2 at his nephew Willie Friedrich’s home after years of illness. Survived by sister Mrs. Karoline Ulrich and other relatives. Funeral by G H Houy at Cherry Mountain private cemetery Sunday at 2 30 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gottlieb Friedrich
Saxony
Germany
Texas
Dietrich
Cherry Spring
Fredericksburg
Loyal Valley
Doss
Willie Friedrich
Karoline Ulrich
San Antonio
G. H. Houy
Friedrich
Cherry Mountain
Death of Anna Wehmeyer Near Luckenbach
Anna Wehmeyer died at the family residence near Luckenbach at age 40. Funeral services were held at the home conducted by Rev. A. Koerner, with a double quartet led by Mr Charles Klaerner at the grave. She was born July 1 1890, survived by parents and seven siblings, with two siblings having predeceased her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Wehmeyer
Louis Wehmeyer
Luckenbach
A. Koerner
Charles Klaerner
Adolf
Herwin Reinhard
Victor
Hilda Klier
Ella Helson
Cora Wehmeyer
Kurt
Emma
Ladies Club Chili Supper at Evangelical Church
The Ladies Club of the Evangel Church will host a chili supper on Friday September 26 serving ham burgers coffee ice cream cake and more the public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Club of
The
Evangelical Church
District Court in Gillespie County Enters Week of Jury Reconvening
The Gillespie County District Court enters its third week with grand jury reconvening and numerous indictments. Fifteen bills of indictment were returned Monday through Wednesday, ten against Max Blum for forgery and others including swindling by bad checks and car operation under liquor influence. Several civil suits proceeded with mixed outcomes, including judgments for plaintiffs in some cases and dismissals or continuances in others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Gillespie County
Max Blum
Dale H. Balls
D. H. Hall
M. H. Kidd
J. W. Taylor
Carl Steffy
Ted Watkins
Lacy Miller
Max Schaper
Automobile price cut at Advance Motor Co
The price on all new Essex and Hudson Automobiles is reduced from 100.00 to 300.00 We call the reader's attention to the Advance Motor Co. ad in this issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Advance Motor Co
Flege Students Win Degrees and Fellowship at UT and Brown
Four former Fredericksburg High School students appeared on the UT commencement program. Emil H. Heimann earned a Master of Arts, Margaret Bracher a Master of Science in home economics, Ottilie Immel a Bachelor of Arts in journalism, and Andrew F. Mourland received a fellowship to Brown University in Providence R I.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg
University of Texas
Emil H. Heimann
Margaret Bracher
Ottilie Immel
Andrew F. Mourland
Brown University
Providence
R. I
Gillespie Teachers To Hold Institute
Gillespie County teachers will gather for a two day institute starting Monday September 8 at the Frederickburg high school. Judge Herman Usener ex officio county superintendent and C W Feuge local superintendent will direct the program with expected attendance over 100 teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie County
Institute
Fredericksburg
Herman Usener
C. W. Feuge
Death notice for Richard Henke in Fredericksburg
Richard Henke died Monday September 1 at 4 20 P M after a short illness attributed to diabetes. Born January 17 1878 in Fredericksburg he was 52 years 7 months 14 days old. He married Lina Nemky January 22 1901 and is survived by three children and multiple relatives. Funeral services were held at Fredericksburg with Rev A Koerner officiating. Concordia and Herman Sons Lodge attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Henke
Fredericksburg
Henry Henke
Lina Nemky
Helen
Ralph Gold
Udo Henke
Eugene Henke
Otto
Henry
August
Alfred
Hugo
Adolph Weber
Otto Evers
Henry Hirsch
Charles Kiehne
William Henke
William Nimitz
A. Koerner
Holy Ghost Church
Concordia
Herman Sons Lodge
Hart Freeman dies suddenly at Llano Texas aged 51
Hart Freeman died suddenly in Llano Texas on a Saturday morning aged 51. The body was moved to Youngs Chapel for interment at 2 PM Monday in Youngs Chapel Cemetery with Rev Joe Garrett officiating. He was born in Willow City, son of Mr and Mrs W B Freeman. He ran a Willow City general store for about ten years, later living in various Texas towns. He married L C Hardin on January 21 1906. she survives, along with brothers Melt Freeman of San Antonio O Q Freeman of Corpus Christi Bud Freeman of Oklahoma John Freeman of Lubbock and a sister Mrs Jimmie Robinson of Midland plus many other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Y. Freeman
Llano
Texas
Youngs Chapel
Joe Garrett
Willow City
W. B. Freeman
L. C Hardin
Melt Freeman
San Antonio
OQ. D. Freeman
Corpus Christi
Bud Freeman
Oklahoma
John Freeman
Lubbock
Jimmie Robinson
Middland
Local Folks Recovering After Illnesses and Visits Across Texas
Casper Kneese and Miss Olivia Woerner are on the sick list after ton sils removal and are recovering. Mr and Mrs J Scott and family of Austin visited relatives in San Antonio Kenedy and Corpus Christi for a few days indicating social ties across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casper Kneese
Olivia Woerner
Reba
Lyle
Austin
San Antonio
Kenedy
Corpus Christi
Oats Price Change and Delivery Details in Gillespie County
Nortex Oats price quoted previously at 1.25 per bushel F O B Denton now drops to 1.15 for large local orders. Freight from Denton to Fredericksburg adds 0.20 per bushel making delivered cost 1.35. Oats sold in four bushel sacks. orders by Sept 15 urged. out-of-county buyers pay 0.05 extra per bushel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. O. B. Denton
Schneider
Denton
Fredericksburg
Wm Schneider
Gillespie County
Mrs Ludwig Schmidt Dies After Long Illness at 75
Mrs Ludwig Schmidt nee Lisette Lehmann was born July 22 1855 in Mecklenburg Germany. She moved to Fredericksburg in 1875 and married Ludwig Schmidt on November 3 1876. She died Wednesday August 27 at 9 30 am after a prolonged illness cared for by her husband and children. Survived by ten sons and five daughters many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Services were held Friday August 29 at the M E Church conducted by Rev Bran nies with several assisting ministers. Burial followed in City Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ludwig Schmidt
Lisette Lehmann
Mecklenburg
Lehwerin
Germany
Schmidt
Fredericksburg
Paul Pressler
Carl
Brenham
Emil
Copperas Cave
Fritz
Oklahoma
Albert
Paul
Cleburne
Edwin
San Antonio
Louis
Riesel
Egon
Mason
Hermann
Eugene
Schulz
Traeger
Leifeste
Witt Raeke
Bahler
Charles M Jordan dies at Fredericksburg at 1 year old
Charles M Jordan age 1 year 8 months 28 days died at the family residence in Fredericksburg on Sunday August 31. Born December 3 1928 in Mason Texas he was the son of Dr and Mrs Marvin Jordan. Funeral services were held at Mason Lutheran Church and burial in Gooeh Cemetery with Rev R Becker and Rev F W Radecizky officiating. Survived by his parents grandparents and many other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles
Marvin
Marvin Jordan
Fredericksburg
Mason Texas
Mason Lutheran Church
Gooeh
Charles Leifeste
Hilda
Ernst. Jordan
Art
Norhill Junior High Principal Visits with Family
Prof W S Braudenberger of Norhill Junior High Houston travels home from Mason County with his sister Mrs G C Brannies and family. A polo match is set for Stonewall on Sunday September 14 between Freder ikepurc and GShoenewall along with goat reaping and horse events advertised in this issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norhill Jr High School
Houston
G. C. Brannies
Mason County
Braudenbager
Stonewall
Frederikepurc
Gshoenewall
Successful Term Of Court Closes In Gillespie County
Adjournment ends a productive Gillespie County District Court term started August 18. Of 141 cases on the docket, 56 criminal and 85 civil were addressed with 27 felonies resulting in convictions, two continued by law, three dismissed by the DA, three continued by defendants, and two not guilty verdicts in misdemeanors. Civil work included 24 continued, 36 judgments, 17 dismissed, and eight on appeal. The Grand Jury returned fourteen indictments. Officials praise the efficiency and cooperation that saved time and money for the county and state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie County
McLean
Hammond
We Believe in Democratic Sportsmanship After Primaries
We reflect on the first and second Democratic primaries with pride in our winning candidates and acceptance of losses. Bobbit carried Gillespie County and Sterling is poised to become governor, with calls for responsible leadership and graceful conduct from all supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Attorney General’s
Bobbit
Gillespie County
R. L. Bobbitt
Texas
Hill Country
Sterling
Ferguson
Gillespie
Husbands and families travel for seminary plans
On Sunday Hugo Flach Meier and Arthur Mohr depart for Dubuque Iowa to attend Wartburg Seminary. Mr and Mrs Fred Simon and Mr and Mrs Lon Simon accompany George Simon to Seguin last Tuesday where he will attend the Lutheran College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugo Flachmeier
Arthur Mohr
Dubuque, Iowa
Wartburg Seminary
Fred Simon
Lon Simon
George Simon
Seguin
Lutheran College
Doctor O B Witte Resumes Practice In Palace Theater Building
Doctor O B Witte has recovered from a long illness and reopened as physician and surgeon. He now maintains an office in the Palace Theater Building and is prepared to serve the public at any hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. B. Witte
Palace Theater
Miss Agnes Kray Spends Weekend in Fredericksburg
Miss Agnes Kray of San Antonio visited Fredericksburg last weekend and stayed with friends, enjoying local sights and hospitality during her trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Kray
San Antonio
Fredericksburg
Also Mentioned on This Page
Shrine
Alex E. Jung
Lawyere
Striegler Bldg
Kerrville
Boerne and
Hugo A. Walter Optometrist
Palace Theatre
R.E. Self
Standard Accident Insurance Co
Joe F. Petsch
C. F. Gray
Alfred Klaerner
Millie Klaerner
John Staudt
Cecil Loudon
Detjen
McCulley Bros
Citizens Auto Co
W. P Eckert
A. Robinson
H. Hirsch Eal
Wm. Bierschwab
Katherine Segner
Reginald Morris
Warren Refining and Chemical Company
Star Garage
Justice Court
B. L. Enderle
United Telephone Company
August Fritz
Reinhard
Willie Franz
Vir
Ben H. Kneese
Lydia Murray
D. L. Anderegg
J. M. Durden
Helen Tainter
N. T. Stubbs
Otto Kneese
H. J McMullen
H. A. Franz
Estellan Carter
Carl Biebers
Peter Schneider
Harry Ahrens
John J. Johnson
Richard Ahrens
State of Texas
Bertha Miers
Flege
Hart Freeman
Charles M. Jordan
Alf Petsch, Atty
Reuben Jordan
AES
Priess Bldg
Fred
R. G. Striegler
Mgr
ACT Co
Sburg, Texas
Wilbur C. Treadwell
Keidel and
Kallenberg
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