Turbulent winds devastate Santo Domingo and threaten coast
This Week by Antony Brisbane notes a hurricane-like wind in Santo Domingo destroying homes and endangering 50,000 people. The report cites record speeds and predicts potential U S coast impacts while contrasting with the then-emerging capability of fast transatlantic flight by Dieudonne Coste and Maurice Bellonte on a nonstop westward crossing.
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Santo Domingo
Dominican Republic
United States
North Atlantic Ocean
Eric Nelson
Lowell Smith
Dieudonne
God Given
Coste
Maurice Bellonte
Lindbergh Eastward Flight Crowned Magnificent Feat
The text lauds Lindberghs solo eastward flight as the greatest achievement, noting the minimal advance notice and the plain arrival statement I am Charles Lindbergh. It implies future possibilities, including a potential round trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindbergh
Charles Lindbergh
Fannie Hurst Returns From Europe With Tiny Marmoset
The author Fannie Hurst travels home from Europe with a pet marmoset so small it fits in a large pocketbook. She jokes that future husbands may dwindle to a similar size through evolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie Hurst
Europe
The Giant Sea Crab and Its Unusual Mate
A description explains that the giant sea crab is female and far larger than the male. She bears the male crab beneath one of her flippers, except in rare cases when human husbands shrink to a minor role, relegated to pushing a button.
Size Rules in Spiders Explain Domestic Roles
A light zoological note explains that female spiders are much larger than males and may eat their mates after mating. The text jokes that human husbands should not complain about duties.
Savings rise may end slump says bank head
F. T. Wallace of the National Association of Savings Banks notes a $225,000,000 rise in deposits signaling strength, yet warns prosperity hinges on spending rather than saving as people invest in merchandise to circulate money and sustain recovery.
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F. T. Wallace
National Association of Savings Banks
British bankers urge Britain to maintain trade openness
One hundred and sixteen British bankers and manufacturers implore Great Britain to stick to and maintain trade and not be stampeded into protection against outside competition. Continued on page 2, Col. 1.
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Great Britain
Charles Walker Shot Dead in Llano While Driving City Grader
Llano news reports the fatal shooting of Charles Walker a city grader driver at about 8 a m Thursday. State attorneys delay charges as they seek a witness. Ray Click surrendered to sheriff and will be represented at the Friday examining trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Llano
Charles Walker
Dist. Atty
F. H. Hammond and Co
Lawrence Bruhl
Walker
Austin
Ray Click
Llano County Cedar Dealer
McDonald
Click
A. G Mueller
J. B. Mayes
Cherokee
San Saba
Lions Entertain Gillespie County Teachers in Paired Events
Fredericksburg Lions Club hosted Gillespie county school teachers for an institute with rain delaying some acts. The event moved from Hill Billy's Golf Course to the courthouse park pavilion with impromptu entertainment and refreshments, then concluded with a viewing at the Palace Theatre.
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Fredericksburg
Courthouse Park
Alfred Neffendorf
Co-Operative Creamery
Hy. C. Maier
Palace Theatre
Lion John Stahl
Lions
Lion
Felix G. Stehling
Fredericksburgs Fall Fashion And Dollar Day
Fredericksburg merchants in cooperation with the Chamber of Commerce promote Dollar Day on Wednesday offering extra value on daily home items. A free Palace Theatre picture show runs noon to evening with no admission, plus a Fall Style Show, song and dance numbers, and local entertainment.
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Standard
Fredericksburg
Chamber of Commerce
Palace Theatre
Paul John
New Braunfels
Lic
Lillian Arhelger
Jahn
J. U. E Club
Institute Attended by Seventy Teachers in Fredericksburg
Seventy teachers attended a two day institute in Fredericksburg led by Judge Herman Usener and Supt. C. W. Feuge. Discussions covered educational work with contributions from Hugo Kallenberg Dr A Williamson H F Grote and Alfred Cameron. Mrs W H Schaefer urged formation of a county council and announced a State Health nurse visit to inspect Gillespie County children. Lions Club hosted the group in the courthouse park and Palace Theater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg
Herman Usener
C. W. Feuge
Hugo Kallenberg
County Board of Education
A. B. Williamson
H. F. Grote
Alfred Cameron
W. H Schaefer
Parent-Teacher Association
Sate
Department of Health
Gillespie County
Lion's Club
Courthouse Park
Palace Theater
Ben Hur Temple Shrine Band of
Austin
Harold Dybwad
Shriners
Freedricksburg
Werner Keidel
Polo Field
Hotel Nimitz
Noble H. A. Ries
Noble E. C. Munro
Ben Hur
Herman M. Bohn
W. H. Tilley
A. W. Seaholm
Henry Carlson
W. E. Seaholm
James Buchanan
J. H. Bohlender
A. F Hughes
R. A. Kirkpatrick
F. W. Neuenschwander
Danz Dies From Auto Crash Injuries at 19
Victor E. Danz died Saturday after injuries from a Sunday automobile accident. He was born June 15 1911 in Spring Creek and aged 19 years 2 months 21 days at death. Survived by parents three brothers three sisters and several relatives. funeral held September 8 in Fredericksburg with Rev W Flachmeier conducting and local choirs singing.
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Victor E Danz
Reinhold Danz
Emil Ottmers
Fredericksburg
W. Flachmeier
Cave Creek
Columbia
Spring Creek
This County
Max
Erwin
le Roy Danz
Harry Heimann
Edwin Herbert
Nora Danz
Wm. Weiershausen
Early Cotton Report Gillespie County Sees Bales Ginned
The first cotton crop report shows 581 bales ginned in Gillespie County up to September 1 1930. This marks an increase of 439 bales over last year’s report which recorded 142 bales.
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Max Wahrmund
Gillespie County
Schlaudts Return From Galveston Trip
Mr and Mrs Wm Schlaudt and Miss Catherina Schlaudt returned from a trip to Galveston. Ries Mrs Wanda White and sons of San Antonio spent the week end with friends at Fredericksburg. The Grand Polo Game advertisement reminds readers the game will take place at Stonewall Sunday. The Stonewall boys appreciate your support by attending.
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Ries
Wanda White
Stonewall
Stonewall Boys
Radio Program On Texas State To Be Broadcast
The State of Texas will be the subject of a radio program broadcast by the Middle West Utilities system over Station WENR Chicago from 8 30 p m CST Friday September 12 Felix L Wilke local manager of the Central Power and Light Co says Texas songs will be featured and descriptions given of communities served by Central Power and Light West Texas Utilities and Southwestern Gas and Electric Co the three operating in Texas Station WENR carries at eight hundred seventy kilocycles.
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Texas
Middle West Utilities System
WENR
Chicago
Felix L. Wilke
Central Power and Light Company
Middle West Utilities
West Texas Utilities Company
The
Southwestern Gas and Electric Company
State of
G. & W. T. Granted Six-Month Delay
Washington reports a six month extension for Gulf & West Texas Railway to start and finish construction on a new line. The I C C grants the delay following R W Morrison’s petition. Start by April 1 1931 and complete by March 31 1932. Construction between Fredericksburg and Brady links San Angelo and San Antonio with SP Railroad. Negotiations for certificate purchase and contract approval proceed before I C C.
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Washington
Gulf & West Texas Railway
Interstate Commerce Commission
R. W. Morrison
Fredericksburg
Brady
San Angelo
San Antonio
Southern Pacific Railroad
S. P
Morrison
Ladies of Willow City Methodist Plan Supper
A supper is scheduled by the Ladies of Willow City Methodist Church for September 20 at 7 30 p m. Albert Eckert of Katemey spent Sunday with relatives at Fredericksburg. Mrs Adolf Heimann marked her 67th birthday with family visits and Mrs John Kunz celebrated her 50th birthday with relatives and friends. Fifteen families attended.
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Willow City
Albert Eckert
Katemey
Fredericksburg
Adolf Heimann
Heimann
John Kunz
Wedding of Miss Helen Label and M Forrest Bennet
Mrs J S Heiner and daughter Mrs Leo Moskowitz attended the Terrell Texas wedding of Miss Helen Label and M Forrest Bennet last Sunday. After the ceremony Mrs Moskowitz returned to Missouri and Mrs Heiner went to Dallas to handle buying for the Heiner store.
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J. S. Heiner
Leo Moskowitz
Helen Label
M. Forrest Bennet
Terrel
Texas
Fredericksburg Schools Open With Record Enrollment
Fredericksburg schools begin the 1930 31 term with St Marys Parochial School opening and Fredericksburg High School reporting more than 600 students. All grades fill, rooms full, and the new building under construction expected by January 1 to relieve crowding. Rural enrollments rise as cooperation vows to ensure a successful term.
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St. Mary’s
Fredericksburg
Silver Wedding Anniversary at Cherry Mountain
Mr and Mrs Willie Fiedler celebrated their twenty fifth wedding anniversary at the Mason Road country home. Relatives and neighbors attended an afternoon gathering and a wedding supper followed by evening dances and entertainments. Congratulations were extended for many more happy anniversaries.
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Willie Fiedler
Cherry Mountain
Mason Road
Death of George Ahrlett in Grapetown area obituary notice
George Ahrlett died at his home near Bankersmith Thursday morning. Interment was made in Grapetown Cemetery Friday at 3 P. M. An obituary will follow in next week's issue.
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George Ahrlett
Bankersmith
Grapetown
Gold Family Visiting From Con Verse
Mr Hermann Gold and his parents Mr and Mrs Jacob Gold visit. Miss Elia Gold leaves for Max the coming year to teach at a school.
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Hermann Gold of
Converse
Mrs
Jacob Gold
Elia Gold
Max
Will
Bazaar and Chili Supper Announced by Local Churches
A grand bazaar under St Anthony Church Harper auspices is planned for Sunday September 28. Mr. and Mrs. A W Kobs of Houston vacationing here with Rev Brannies and family. The Chili Supper by the Ladies Aid Society Evangelical Church is set for September 25 at Court House Park starting at 6 PM.
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St Anthony Church
Harper Sunday
Ale
Ladies Aid Society
The
Evangelical Church
Court House Park
Hay Blaze Destroys Thiel Farm Stacks in Harper
Fire on the Hy Thiel place in Harper Thursday destroyed a large quantity of hay stored for winter feed. Volunteers rushed to the scene but could not save the hay. Origin blamed on children playing with matches. dry grass ignited nearby stacks, though other buildings were saved.
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Hy. Thiel Place
Harper Wednesday
Thiele Place
Harper Herald
Walter Behrens Returns From Draughon College
Walter Behrens came back from San Antonio after attending Draughon's Business College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Behrens
San Antonio
Draughon’s Business College
Weinheimer Couple Welcome Baby Girl This Friday
Mr and Mrs Alfred Weinheimer are proud parents of a baby girl born last Friday. Congratulations follow their news from the local record.
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Alfred Weinheimer
We Believe In the Hill Country Election of Public Officers
The piece argues voters should judge candidates by merit and fitness not party lines. It stresses public office as a public trust, requiring honesty and efficiency, with the sheriff example noting the need for strength and capability. It ends mid thought, referencing a continuation on page 2 column 1.
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People of
Texas
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By Antony Brisbane
Gillespie
Hugo A. Walter
Optometrist
Petsch & Petsch Attorneys
Boerne
Kerrville
Institute
Victor E. Danz
By Adreo Perseu
Alex E
Jung
Striegler Bldg
Alf Petsch
Reuben Jordan
DAN
AB Abstracts
Priess Bldg
Frede
R. G. Striegier
Mgr
ACT CO
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