States Proclaim Street and Highway Safety Month
Governors of forty three states join to proclaim September as Street and Highway Safety Month. The nation owns twenty one million cars and averages twenty six thousand seven hundred traffic deaths annually. Through September this year deaths are about twenty percent higher than 1933, likely thirty six thousand for 1934. Secretary Roper urges national action amid rising recklessness and drunken driving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. D Newton
Hartford
Conn
Commerce Roper
National Conference On
Legion Pushes Law for Universal Draft Powers
The New York State American Legion seeks a law granting the government authority to draft all citizens in war and to control manufacturers and railroads. It notes the national government already assumed these rights previously and would do so again without a special law. Some advocate a pre vote to bar wholesale conscription of youth or cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York State
American Legion
Nazi warnings and religious strike echoes in a chaotic column
Rudolf Hess cautions Nazis to avoid Jewish lawyers and public association with Jews while Hitler’s orders reflect moral disputes. In North Carolina a strike meeting becomes a religious camp gathering with lines from Lawrence urging faith and justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudolf Hess
Hitler
Nazi Party
Habeauws Corpus Hearing For B F Thomas
District Judge Lamar Thax ton sets Habeas Corpus hearing for H F Thomas on Saturday September 22 1934. The charge relates to rape against Valeska Friedrich and bail bond reduction sought to one dollar due to prior jury discharge. Indicted by Gillespie County Grand Jury. trial involved Jewel Chaudoin. case moved to Mason County and jury unresolved after about twenty two hours.
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Lamar Thaxton
H. F. Thomas
Texas
Gillespie County
Jewel Chaudoin
Friedrich
Mason County
Recital by Mrs Striegier Piano Class
Mrs Striegier hosts a piano class recital on September 7 from four to five thirty pm at her home. Pupils perform pieces including a duet with Dorothy Tatseh. guests include mothers who receive punch after the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. L. Striegler
Striegier
Mary Lou Weinheimer
Muriel Wiemers
Dorothy Tatseh
Crenwelge Reunion Draws Hundreds of Gillespie Kin
A large Crenwelge family reunion was held at Klaemner Park Live Oak in Gillespie County with about 400 of 700 descendants attending. The gathering recalled early settlers John Peter Crenwelge and family arriving in 1853–55, and noted Charles Crenwelge’s Confederate service. A noonday basket meal and an afternoon program marked the event as detours kept some relatives away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie County
Crenwelge
Klaemner
Otto
Relief office urges seed loan applications by Sept fifteenth
The local relief office reminds residents that those wanting to borrow money for planting seed for winter forage must submit applications on or before September 15.
Democrats Name James Allred Texas Governor Candidate
In Galveston the Texas State Democratic convention proclaimed 35 year old James V. Allred as the party's choice for governor and adopted a platform endorsing Roosevelt. Key planks push repeal of state prohibition and the law allowing wagering on horse racing, plus resistance to federal control of oil production. A fierce dispute over executive committee selection followed.
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Galveston
Texas
James V. Allred
Roosevelt
Fredericksburg Students Head to Colleges
Fredericksburg High School notes list of graduates bound for higher education this week. R L Kott Jr and Margie Schmidt go to Rice Institute. Alma Dietel to San Antonio Junior College. Agnes Brannies, Richard Gammenthaler, Theophil Leonhard to Southwestern University. Kermit Gammenthaler to SMU. Clifford Hahn to Westmoreland College. Victor Nixon and John Tarleton Junior College to Arlington Junior Agricultural College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg High School
Rice Institute
R. L. Kott, Jr
Margie’ Schmidt
San Antonio
Death of Tivydale Ranchman John Fiedler
John A. Fiedler a Tivydale ranchman died at his home Wednesday after a several months illness. Funeral services were held September 7 at Schaetter's Funeral Home and St Marys Church with Father Heckmann. He was born September 8 1878 in Gillespie county and died aged 56 years 11 months 28 days. He married Meta Kuhlmann August 5 1901. He is survived by his wife four children two sons Edgar and Edmund and two daughters Mrs. Marvin Ernst and Mrs. Clarence Ernst. Also surviving are three brothers and four sisters plus four grandchildren and many other relatives.
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John Fiedler
Tivydale
Schaetter
Jacob Fiedler
Meta Kuhlmann
Edgar
Edmund Fiedler
Marvin Ernst
Clarence Ernst
William
August
Joe Fiedler
Albrecht ‘Tatsch
Louis Bierschwabe
Albert Kaiser
Alfred Kramer
Alfred Moetlendorf
Silver Wedding Celebrated by Ottens Couple
In the presence of close relatives and a few intimate friends F Krist Ottens and Selma Ottens nee Klett marked twenty five years of marriage. About 40 guests joined a bounteous feast as choirs led by Mrs. Nannie Striegler and Albert Klett offered a serenade. Rev. Theo Haag spoke a fitting address. The Standard offers congratulations and best wishes for many more happy years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fkrist Ottens
Selma Ottens Nee Klett
Nannie Striegler
Bethany
Albert Klett
Theo. Haag
Relief Costs and Drought Prompt Tax Fears in Texas Debate
The piece notes 16 million on relief rolls and an estimate that by January up to 25 million could be supported by the government. It warns of unbearable taxes and calls for strict economy as lawmakers discuss an amendment capping relief wages at 15 cents per hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Texas House of Representatives
Tarwarter
Alexander
Morro Castle Burns In Atlantic Disaster Off Jersey Coast
The luxury liner Morro Castle burned off the New Jersey coast after a Havana cruise, with 558 aboard. Between 117 and 225 passengers and crew were dead or missing as the ship wrecked near Asbury Park, later beached and towed by the Tampa. National guardsmen were mobilized for relief operations along the Jersey shore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Morro Castle
Jersey
Asbury Park
N. J
Coast Guard
Tampa
Havana
Associated Press
Luther League Holds Meeting at Crabapple
The Luther League of St John’s Lutheran church in Crabapple held its first monthly meeting on Sunday September 2 1934. The devotional portion opened with prayer and songs then the pastor spoke on the First Commandment. A business session followed with the constitution read and signed. Edward Itz was elected vice president. Members enjoyed outdoor games and refreshments of cake and lemonade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lather League of
St John’s
Local visits noted in Texas towns and famílias
Mr and Mrs Hugo Klein visited relatives in Houston. Mr and Mrs Edwin Hohenberger of Marble Falls visited relatives in Fredericksburg. Mrs Levi Witzfeld of San Antonio spent several days with her parents Mr and Mrs William Grobe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugo Klein
Houston
Edwin Hohenberger
Marble Falls
Fredericksburg
Levi Witzfeld
San Antonio
William Grobe
Dallas Chosen For Texas Centennial Celebration
Dallas was selected as the site for the main Texas centennial celebration in 1936 by the Texas Centennial Commission after four hours of deliberation. Dallas offered 7 971 000 in value and won by a unanimous rising vote, with Houston and San Antonio also bidding. Cullen Thomas, commission president, announced the decision and declined to reveal prior ballots.
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Dallas
Texas Centennial Commission
Houston
San Antonio
Centennial Unit of
Texas
Cullen Thomas
Vredbure Radio Application Re Filed in Fredericksburg
On September 12 Leo J Blanche of Fredericksburg re filed an FCC application to build a new radio station in Fredericksburg. The plan seeks a 1120 kilocycle 250 watt license with time sharing with Station WTAW and a hearing by the commission is upcoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Fredericksburg
Federal Communications Commission
Leo J. Blanchard
WTAW
Scherer Itz Wedding at Bethany Lutheran Church
The wedding of Emil F. Scherer and Alma Itz was held on Thursday September 6 at Bethany Lutheran Church with Rev. Theo Haag officiating. The couple plans to reside in Fredericksburg where the groom works for Basse Bros., and a reception followed at the bride’s parents’ home.
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Standard
Bethany Lutheran Church
Theo. Haag
Emil F. Scherer
William Scherer
Alma Itz
Rudolf Itz
Oliver Kowert
Ewald Hansen
Esther Itz
Emma Scherer
Margaret Itz
Werner Eckhardt
Eugene Kolmeier
Florence Baethge
Dorothy Scherer
Fredericksburg
Basse Bros
Public School Auxiliary Plans Summer Activities and Budget
The Public School Auxiliary held its meeting in the Primary Building on Friday September 7 at 4 PM. Mrs William Petmecky presided as committees were formed to boost membership attendance and budget planning. A treasury balance of 30387 was reported and the treasurer Mrs Arthur Hour was instructed to reimburse librarians for summer services. The by laws will be read at the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public School
William Petmecky
Treasury
Arthur Hour
St Marys Bazaar Dinner Set for October 7
St Marys Congregation will host a bazaar and serve dinner and supper in the St Marys School basement on Sunday October 7.
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St. Mary's
Cattle Buying Halted in Texas Under Relief Funds
Government orders stop on buying cattle in Texas temporarily to allow stocktaking of relief efforts and potential new allotments. About 1.3 million cattle bought so far averaged $13.57 each, with $48 million of bounty relief funds earmarked for Texas purchases. Ready for continuation or redirection under Jones Connally aid.
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Texas
College Station
G. W. Barnes
San Angelo
Breuth Fund
America
Mason Postal Clerk Faces Charge of Embezzlement
Rudolph C. Doell 24, Mason post office clerk, charged with embezzlement and conversion in a complaint before U S Commissioner George B Hufford at Austin. Complaint by postal inspector Carl Besserer alleges embezzlement of 348.97 on COD parcels and 3991 in money order fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudolph C. Doell
Mason Post Office
U. S
George B. Hufford
Austin
Carl Besserer
C.O.D
Austin American
Pioneer Woman Mary Kasandra Heimann Eckert Dies
Mrs John Eckert born July 13 1848 in Fredericksburg colony daughter of Gottfried Heimann. Married John D Eckert March 20 1866. Survived by daughters Mrs William Stroeher Mrs Robert Rausch Mrs Fred Strackbein Mrs Ernst Heiner Mrs Egon Klier Mrs Gustav Brauer and sons Emil Willie Eckert 22 grandchildren 10 great grandchildren brother Charles Heimann and many relatives. Preceded by three brothers and three sisters. underwent appendix operation Sept 5. Continued on page 2. Col. 5.
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John D. Eckert
Mary Kasandra Heimann
Fredericksburg
Gottfried Heimann
William Stroeher
Robert Rausch
Fred Strackbein
Ernst Heiner
Egon Klier
Gustav Brauer
Emil
Willie Eckert
Charles Heimann
August
William
Henry Heimann
William Juenke
Kindergarten School Opens Next Monday
The Kindergarten School run by Mrs. F. J. Maier will open on Monday September 17. Revs. R. Becker F. Bracher and W. C. Poehlmann attended a pastoral conference in Austin on Tuesday.
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F. J. Maier
R. Becker
F. Bracher
W. C. Poehlmann
Austin
Well Gas Fatalities In Boerne Water Well Cleaning
Three men Beno Solas 20 Alex Solas 19 and Simon Rodriguez 35 were found dead after being overcome by natural gas while cleaning a water well at a Boerne home on Main Street They were hired by Mrs Johanna Weiss Kobbe to clean the well and were joined by several Rodriguez brothers The rescuer J J Patterson narrowly escaped a similar fate during the operation and the bodies were recovered by the San Antonio fire department
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San Antonio
Boerne
J. J. Patterson
Beno Solas
Alex
Simon Rodriguez
Rodriguez
Alcaro
Francisco
Refugio
Johanna Weiss Kobbe
Main Street
Reno
Kimble Rancher Takes Own Life
Fred Duderstadt a 54 year old Kimble County rancher was found fatally wounded at his ranch home after a gunshot in what a local inquest ruled as death by his own action. Surviving family includes his widow three daughters and one son.
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Fred Duderstadt
Junction
Kimble County
Here
Kerrville Road
K. M. Burt
Mr. Duderstadt
Weldon Williams
San Antonio
Vann Martin
Harold Darrett
Oscar Duderstadt
100000 Acres Leased for Prouth Cattle in Texas
R L Montgomery of the Texas Relief Commission, representing the Federal Surplus Relief Corporation, leased nearly 100000 acres of grazing land on September 11 to feed 10600 cattle. The lease runs about eight months at 50 cents per head, with leases active in Brazoria Matagorda Bexar Jackson Calhoun and Hidalgo Counties. A $50000 federal grant funded land leasing, with more operations pending drought conference results at San Angelo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
R. L. Montgomery
Texas Relief Commission
Federal Surplus Relief Corporation
Montgomery
Brazoria
Matagorda
Bexar
Jackson
Calhoun
Hidalgo
Texas
San Angelo
Mrs Gertrude Itz Visits San Antonio Relatives
Miss Gertrude Itz of San Antonio spent several days with local relatives, enjoying social visits and hospitality during her stay in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Itz
San Antonio
Doctor Zwiener Takes Over Hugo Waller's Office in Waco
Dr Leon Zwiener of Waco assumes leadership of Dr Hugo Waller's office. An experienced optician he invites patients to experience quality eye care and professional service at the new management location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Zwiener
Waco
Hugo Waller
Doctor Zwiener
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Mr. Lawrence
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Crenwelge Reunion
Alex Jung
Striegler
John A. Fiedler
Luther League
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Vred’bure Radio
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Kimble
Alfred Petsch
Kerrville
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