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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1930
Page
16
The author argues fair tests for office seekers begin with personal business success and public service quality. He notes he is a candidate, will not publish further until after the election, and invites readers to judge him by the same standard applied to others.
German statisticians publish grim war figures with ten million soldiers dead and eighteen million wounded. A drought prophet Solomons is hailed for predicting rain while the weather bureau proved wrong. Italian divers locate a British treasure ship with five million in gold and silver. A trial of eighteen so called terrorists in Trieste reveals a plot against Mussolini.
The Henke family expresses sincere appreciation to friends for aid and sympathy during illness and after the death of Richard Henke. Special thanks to Rev Koerner for condolence, those who sang at the funeral, and for floral offerings.
Advertises a yearly subscription to the Standard newspaper at a price of one dollar and fifty cents.
A film version of Erich Maria Remarque's novel All Quiet on the Western Front plays Palace Theater October 7 to 10. The drama follows German schoolboys turned soldiers facing the brutal realities of war and the loss of youth and ideals. The cast includes Louis Wolheim Lew Ayres John Wray William Bakewell and others.
The article compiles names of rural schools in Gillespie County Texas for 1930 31 with principal and teacher names including Big Flat Live Oak Cave Creek Pilot Knob Elm Doss Bear Creek Pine Creek Onion Creek Pecan Creek Nebo Klein Frankreich Willow City Harper and others. It cites several principals and teachers such as Miss Norma Hohenberger Charles Hartmann and J F Oehler.
We express gratitude to friends and neighbors for their assistance and sympathy after the death of our daughter and sister Miss Anna Wehmeyer Dev. Koerner. Special thanks to Dr W Keidel and Joe Schaetter and Son for service the wake and grave diggers the quartet for songs and the floral offering.
CASTELL residents recount visits by Castillians to friends in the area. A baby girl named Billy June was born September 8. Local folks travel to San Antonio, Georgetown and Abilene for studies and visits. Members of senior classes at Mason and Llano schools are listed among community participants.
Dr. J. B. Birt announces Harper School opens Monday September 22 for a nine month term. Enrollment reaches 170 in a new larger lighted building with capacity for more students. Six teachers have been employed: Prof. and Mrs. Wenzel, Mrs. Ella Lee, Miss Alice Stovall, Miss Vivian Gooden, and Miss Mildred Duderstadt.
Harper Cubs beat Junction 7 to 8 in a Sunday game at Junction. It was Harper’s 17th and final contest of the season, finishing 10 wins and 7 losses. The item also notes local births and visits by residents including Collins family and others.
Miss Helen Park er and Hazel Park er and Doyle Parker left last week for a function where they will attend high school. Miss Mattie Rogers went to Fredericksburg and aims to enter high school there. Anita Granville traveled to Kerrville to finish high school this year. Clifford Hammer and Jack Richardson of Junction visited Harper for a day. Little Dorris Hopf held a birthday party for Harper children. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Grosen bacher and Elnora Sagebiel traveled to Fredericksburg. Mrs. Albert Pape and children joined Mrs. Frantz en and children of Palestine returning home after visits. Mrs. Peril has recovered gradually from illness in Secor Sanitarium. Ira Scarborough and children, formerly of Elec tra, passed through Harper toward Blanco and visited J. M. Scarborough Sr. and Robert Tobin.
A college student asks to borrow five dollars from their father, citing his prize money from childhood Bright Sayings of the Baby contests. The father recalls how others were unaware of his weeks of hidden piano practice. The dialogue reveals family humor and a subtle look at parental anonymity in achievement.
One or two used pianos remain from a large stock with good condition. A Packard piano is offered as an exceptional bargain to start a child in music at the Music Palace.
The Bereaved Family extends sincere thanks to friends and relatives who offered help and sympathy during his confinement and after the death of Victor E. Dan. Special thanks to Dr J J Hanus and Mrs Hanus Mrs Alfred Petmecky the nurses Rev Flachmeier the Cave Creek choir and the Columbia singing choir for their tributes and support.
Mr and Mrs L F Price and family spent last weekend in Blanco with son Jack and daughter Burnell Mr and Mrs L A Patton and family of Llano visited as guests of his mother Mrs Katy Patton Dean Teague made a business trip to San Antonio Monday Mrs A A Fiedlers guests Sunday included De Gysier and sisters Ella Margaret and Ima of San Antonio Miss Henrietta Bierschwale of Comfort was here on business last Tuesday and Wednesday Mrs Katy Patton visits Llano this week Master A C Adams Jr returned to Harper after a week with his grandparents Mr and Mrs J W Adams Mrs Chas Breiten and two daughters of Corpus Christi are guests of her sister Mrs H C Hoffman this week
Saturday evening the Meusebach Creek community bid farewell to Mr. Alfred Heimann and family. The Columbia Male Choir and the Meusebach Creek Mixed Choir performed, drawing an audience of over 200 people where he taught for twenty years.
Carl Kott of the Texas League returned home early this week. Miss Mathilda Jordan has accepted a position at the Music Palace. A new residence has been erected for Mr. John Wendell in the Wendell Addition at Fredericksburg.
Messrs Wm Nagel and Elton Jordan traveled for business visiting San Antonio New Braunfels Seguin and additional Texas locations during their trip.
Miss Erna Schwiening of the Seton Infirmary at Austin visited relatives and friends at Fredericksburg during the weekend.
Mr Max Schoenewolf and his family spent Sunday with relatives and friends at New Braunfels.
An advertisement touts Fitch's Dandruff Remover Shampoo promising to dissolve dandruff and clean hair. The copy claims dandruff and dirt go together and cites regular and sale prices at Central Drug Company.
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