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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1930
Page
13
An immense hurricane destroys Santo Domingo with wind speeds reaching unprecedented levels. Fifty thousand residents face hunger as thieves raid the ruins. The piece notes the potential threat to the U S coast and highlights historic nonstop flight achievements by Coste and Bellonte over the Atlantic.
The article lauds Lindberghs eastward solo flight as the greatest achievement, noting his simple announcement I am Charles Lindbergh on arrival and suggesting a potential future round trip as another milestone in aviation history.
Fannie Hurst arrives back from Europe with a pet marmoset so small it fits in a large pocketbook. She jokes that in evolution husbands of the future may dwindle to roughly that size.
The text describes the giant sea crab as always a large female that carries a male crab beneath her apron like a small ten cent piece. It contrasts with men reduced to effortless work and suggests strength and size no longer determine value.
A cheeky observation notes that female spiders grow larger than males due to maternal duties and instincts. It mentions the female being ten times bigger than her husband and that she often consumes him after mating, while prompting human husbands not to complain.
F T Wallace, head of the National Association of Savings Banks, cites a $225,000,000 increase in savings deposits as evidence of recovery though he notes a faster revival would come if savers spent more. He argues spending drives prosperity while saving provides safety.
After a great war, authorities note shifts in governance and society as 116 British bankers and manufacturers urge the country to sustain free trade and resist protectionist pressures from external competition. Continued on page 2, Col. 1.
Investigation into the fatal shooting of Charles Walker driver of a city grader continued as state attorneys sought a witness before charges. Ray Click surrendered after Walker was shot in Llano with a 30 30 calibre bullet. Funeral services set for Cherokee San Saba county with Walker survived by his widow and nine children.
The Fredericksburg Lions Club hosted Gillespie County school teachers for an Institute week event delayed by rain. Activities moved from Hill Billy’s Golf Course to the courthouse park pavilion with impromptu entertainment, free ice cream, and cake, followed by a theater showing at the Palace Theatre.
Fredericksburg merchants team with the Chamber of Commerce for a Wednesday Dollar Day event offering doubled value on daily necessities. A noon free Palace Theatre show runs all day with no admission, plus a Fall Style Show led by Paul John of New Braunfels and local talent. The public can browse show windows and store displays showcasing new Fall fashions, with Miss Lillian Arhelger assisting and the J. O. Club aiding entertainment. the dollar benefits apply only on Wednesday September 17.
Seventy teachers attended an institute in Fredericksburg on Monday and Tuesday led by Judge Herman Usener and Supt. C. W. Feuge. The program featured several instructional discussions including work by Hugo Kallenberg, Dr A Williamson, H F Grote and Alfred Cameron. Mrs W H Schaefer highlighted PTA efforts and announced a county nurse visit to examine Gillespie County children. Lions Club hosted an eveningUK event at the courthouse park and Palace Theater.
Victor E Danz died September 6 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was 19 at death, son of Reinhold and wife, survived by three brothers Max Erwin Le Roy three sisters Mrs Harry Heimann Mrs Edwin Herbert and Nora, grandmother Mrs Wm Weiershausen, with services held September 8 at 2 pm from the Emil Ottmers residence in Fredericksburg. Rev W Flachmeier led the funeral as Cave Creek and Columbia Choirs sang. He was born June 15 1911 in Spring Creek, this county.
The first cotton crop report shows 581 bales ginned in Gillespie County up to September 1 1930. This is an increase of 439 bales over last year’s report when 142 bales were recorded.
Mr and Mrs Wm Schlaudt and Miss Catherine Schlaudt returned from a trip to Gal veston Mrs Wanda White and sons of San Antonio spent the weekend with friends at Fredericksburg Grand Polo Game advertisement calls readers to Stonewall Sunday game Stonewall boys seek support by attending
The State of Texas will be the subject of a radio program to air on Station WENR Chicago from 8:00 to 8:30 pm Central Standard Time Friday September 12. Felix L. Wilke, local manager of Central Power and Light Company, confirms the program as part of Middle West Utilities coverage in Texas with songs and descriptions of communities served by Central Power and Light, West Texas Utilities, and Southwestern Gas and Electric.
Washington Sep 8 A six month extension of time for starting and completing the new Gulf & West Texas Railway line was granted by the Interstate Commerce Commission in line with a petition from R W Morrison president. The amended certificate sets start by April 1 1931 and completion by March 31 1932. The line between Fredericksburg and Brady will link San Angelo to San Antonio and be built by Southern Pacific Railroad with SPC negotiations ongoing for certificate transfer and contract approval.
A supper is announced by the Ladies of the Willow City Methodist Church for September 20 at 7 30 p m. The item notes Mr Albert Eckert of Katemey visited relatives in Fredericksburg over the weekend.
Last Sunday Mrs Adolf Heimann marked her 67th birthday as children and a grandchild surprised her. On the same day Mrs John Kunz was surprised by relatives and friends for her 50th birthday. Fifteen families attended the gathering.
Mrs J S Heiner and daughter Mrs Leo Moskowitz attended the wedding of Miss Helen Label and M Forrest Bennet in Terrel Texas last Sunday. Afterward Mrs Moskowitz returned to Missouri and Mrs Heiner went to Dallas to handle purchases for the Heiner store.
Fredericksburg educators report Fredericksburg and St. Mary's Parochial Schools opened with enrollment higher than in prior years. Fredericksburg High School began the 1930-31 term with over 600 students attending and all rooms in use.
Mr and Mrs Willie Fiedler of Cherry Mountain celebrated their twenty fifth wedding anniversary on September 6 at their Mason Road country home. Near relatives joined an afternoon gathering, a wedding supper, and a late night dance with neighbors and friends offering congratulations and wishes for many more years together.
George Ahrlett died at his home near Bankersmith Thursday morning. Interment was made in Grapetown Cemetery today. An obituary will follow in next week's issue.
Mr Hermann Gold of Con verse is visiting with his parents, Mr and Mrs Jacob Gold, according to a brief local notice.
Miss Ella Gold leaves the teaching job as she moves on to an unspecified future next year, with location and new plans not clearly stated in the text.
A grand bazaar will be hosted by St Anthony Church at Harper on Sunday September 28. Local residents note Mr and Mrs A W Kobs of Houston visiting with Rev Brannies and family. The Ladies Aid Society of the Evangelical Church sets a chili supper for September 25 at Court House Park starting 6 PM.
A large fire at the Hy Thiel place in Harper Wednesday destroyed many bales of hay stored for winter feed and damaged property. Volunteers fought the blaze but could not save the hay, though a few scorched bales were saved. Authorities say children playing with matches started a small fire that spread to dry grass. No other buildings were reached.
Walter Behrens came back from San Antonio where he attended Draughon's Business College for further studies.
Mr and Mrs Alfred Weinheimer announce the birth of a baby girl born last Friday. The couple expresses joy at the new arrival and invites congratulations.
An editorial argues voters must apply tests to candidates as county officers without party nominations in most counties. It stresses public service, honesty, and qualifications, noting offices demand active duty and that only the people determine Texas leadership. Continued on page 2, Col. 1.
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