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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1930
Page
15
The article describes a hurricane in Santo Domingo with speeds up to 150 miles per hour, leveling wealthy homes and wrecking the poor. It threatens the U S coast, leaves 50 000 menaced by hunger, and notes planes could outrun the storm. It recalls early transatlantic flights and Lindbergh’s feat amid modern air travel.
The novelist Fannie Hurst arrives back from Europe accompanied by a pet marmoset so small it fits in a large pocketbook. She jokes that husbands of the future may dwindle to about that size through evolution.
The passage notes a giant sea crab is always female of great size when caught. It describes the female carrying a male crab beneath a flipper, usually much smaller, except in rare cases where human husbands shrink to that size when idle. It argues that size and muscle lose value in such scenarios.
The piece notes that female spiders remain larger due to maternal duties and other factors. It claims the female is ten times bigger than the male and eats him after marriage. It adds a wry remark that human husbands should not complain.
F. T. Wallace, head of the National Association of Savings Banks, proclaims the slump ending as savings deposits grow by 225 million dollars. He notes savings show financial prudence, but warns real prosperity depends on spending and circulation of funds to boost merchandise demand.
After a great war important changes occur in government and social systems. One hundred 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.
Charles Walker a city grader operator was shot in Llano around 8 a.m. on Thursday. State attorneys pursue a witness before filing charges. Ray Click surrendered and will face an examining trial at 1 p.m. Friday. Funeral services set for Cherokee, San Saba county, with Walker survived by his widow and nine children.
Fredericksburg Lions Club hosted Gillespie county school teachers for an institute week with rain delaying some events. The program shifted from Hill Billy's Golf Course to the courthouse park pavilion and ended with a theater showing at the Palace Theatre. Lions honored teachers with ice cream, cakes, and prizes planned for an October awards day.
Fredericksburg merchants and the Chamber of Commerce promote a Dollar Day next Wednesday with half price style displays and a noon to evening Palace Theatre free show. Local talent will perform song and dance numbers alongside a Fair Style Show led by Paul Jahn of New Braunfels.
Seventy teachers attended a two day institute in Fredericksburg led by Judge Herman Usener and Supt. C. W. Feuge. Discussions covered educational subjects, county programs, health, agriculture, and PTA plans. A county council and nurse visit for Gillespie County children were announced. Lions Club hosted a Monday evening gathering at the courthouse park and Palace Theater.
Victor E. Danz, son of Mr. and Mrs Reinhold Danz, died Saturday after sustaining injuries in an automobile accident on Sunday. Born June 15, 1911 in Spring Creek, he was 19 years old. Funeral services were held September 8 at the Ottmers residence in Fredericksburg with Rev. W. Flachmeier presiding and the Cave Creek and Columbia Choirs singing. interment followed in City Cemetery. He was survived by his parents, three brothers Max Erwin and Le Roy, three sisters Mrs. Harry Heimann Mrs. Edwin Herbert and Nora, plus his grandmother Mrs. Wm. Weisershausen and many relatives.
The first cotton crop report, provided by Max Wahrmund, shows 581 bales ginned in Gillespie County up to September 1 1930, up 439 bales from last year’s 142 bale figure.
Mr and Mrs Wm Schlaudt and Miss Catherina Schlaudt returned from Galveston. Mrs Wanda White and sons of San Antonio spent the weekend with friends at Fredericksburg. The Grand Polo Game at Stonewall Sunday invites reader support.
The State of Texas will be aired on Station WENR Chicago from 8:00 to 8:30 p m central time Friday September 12. Felix L Wilke local manager of the Central Power and Light Company notes Texas songs and community descriptions from Cen tral Power and Light West Texas Utilities and Southwestern Gas and Electric Company. WENR broadcasts at 870 kilocycles.
Washington reports Gulf and West Texas Railway received a six month extension for starting and finishing construction on a new line. The I C C issued the amended certificate requiring work to begin by April 1, 1931 and finish by March 31, 1932 between Fredericksburg and Brady as part of a San Angelo to San Antonio route. Southern Pacific Railroad will construct, with purchase negotiations ongoing for the certificate and contract approval.
A supper will be given by the Ladies of the Willow City Methodist Church on September 20 at 7 30 p m. Albert Eckert of Katemey visited relatives in Fredericksburg on Sunday.
Last Sunday Mrs Adolf Heimann was surprised by her children and grandchildren for her 67th birthday. Mrs John Kunz marked her 50th birthday with a gathering of relatives and friends. fifteen families attended the celebration.
Mrs J S Heiner and her daughter Mrs Leo Moskowitz attended the wedding of Miss Helen Label and M Forrest Bennet in Terrell Texas last Sunday. Afterward Moskowitz went home to Missouri and Heiner to Dallas to handle buying for the Heiner store.
Fredericksburg opened its schools for 1930 31 with St Marys Parochial and Fredericksburg High School both in session. More than 600 students attend high school and rural pupils join from nearby counties. Facilities are strained but expanding, with new buildings due January 1.
Mr and Mrs Willie Fiedler of Cherry Mountain celebrate their twenty fifth wedding anniversary at the Mason Road country home. Relatives attend a daytime gathering and a wedding supper, followed by a dance and entertainments into the night. Neighbors extend congratulations and best wishes for many more anniversaries.
George Ahrlett died at his home near Bankersmith on Thursday morning. Interment was held today at Grapetown Cemetery at 3 PM. An obituary will appear in next week’s issue.
Mr Hermann Gold of Con Verse is visiting with his parents Mr and Mrs Jacob Gold.
Miss Ella Gold departs for Max to take a teaching post next year. The note indicates she will join the school staff there, marking a career move and new assignment.
A grand bazaar under St Anthony Church auspices will be held at Harper Sunday September 28. An advertisement notes A W Kobs and family from Houston are visiting Rev Brannies and family. The Evangelical Church Ladies Aid Chili Supper is set for September 25 at Court House Park starting 6 P M.
A Wednesday blaze at the Hy Thiel place in Harper destroyed a large stack of hay stored for winter feed. Firefighters, aided by volunteers, could not save the hay though a few scorched bales were saved. Officials say children playing with matches started the fire, which spread to dry grass near stacks.
Walter Behrens came back from San Antonio where he attended Draughon s Business College.
Mr and Mrs Alfred Weinheimer are the proud parents of a baby girl born last Friday. Congratulations to the family.
An editorial argues voters should evaluate candidates for county and state offices by merit and duty. It emphasizes that public office belongs to the people, requires active service, and that honesty and qualification are essential for efficient governance. Continued on page 2.
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