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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1929
Page
12
In Houston a bolt of lightning struck a shed killing Benjamin B. Gardner, 56, who died instantly. J. W. Rucker, 50, working nearby, was knocked down but survived with only a bruised back from a button fragment. Local electric danger noted.
Joyous homecoming of 39 Houston Boy Scouts from the Birkenhead jamboree was marred when about half were stricken by ptomaine poisoning before disembarking the special train. Plans for a reception were scrapped as more Scouts fell ill after arriving in New Orleans last night following a three month absence.
The American Mohair Producers Co Operative Marketing Association of Uvalde filed a charter in Texas to standardize the mohair industry and qualify for Federal Agricultural Act benefits. Roy J. Davenport leads the group with Bob Davis as vice president. a meeting in Uvalde is planned to complete organization. Texas mohair production is estimated at 15 million pounds this year.
Chester Turn aged 18 confessed to local officers that he used a post office box under a fictitious name to receive mail order merchandise paid with bogus checks totaling 60 and 70 dollars. He is held in Brady jail awaiting U S marshal and federal court hearing in San Angelo.
The Giants were swept in one game and won the other as they faced the Comfort Bronchos at Boerne. Saturday’s 3 0 setback featured Hollmig’s shutout and strong Bronchos hitting, while Sunday the Giants lost 8 2 as Dugosh held firm and Giants stranded 12. Disbandment followed after the final game.
A Texas meeting of bankers endorsed creating county and community cotton marketing associations to pass Farm Board funds to farmers under bank supervision. A 30 member committee will meet Governor Moody in Waco to refine the plan, with Moody attending the session. Cooperatives would reach many cotton raisers not served by statewide groups and stabilize markets near cotton gins across Texas.
The Cave Creek Lath Church invites all to its annual Missionary festival on Sunday September 22 with services at 10 AM and 2 PM led by Rev. W Flacomeier.
The Epworth League of the Methodist Episcopal church held a quarterly meeting with an included social featuring ice cream. A literary program was approved for every second Sunday night. Hy Koenig resigned as first vice president. Arnold Roos was elected in his place. The Women’s Foreign Missionary Society hosted its Mite Box opening, led by Rev. G C Brannies, with Mrs. Louis Ahrens presenting guests. A $31.15 freewill offering was added to the Mite Boxes. Refreshments included ice drinks and cake, and all enjoyed games and a good time.
The Medina River Association met the Junction congregation from August 28 to September 1. Messengers Rev L H Billings and Miss Ora Palmer represented Fredericksburg with Misses Della Adams and Kate Mae Price from Cain City Baptist Church. A pleasant meeting was reported.
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