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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1930
Page
1
Scientists at a Cincinnati gathering claim breakthrough methods surpass Voronoff grafting using hormone compounds from glands not transplantable. The aim is longer life, but the article notes science may favor a friendly death to free energy for the young.
The learned Voronoff claims Americans are worn out by age fifty though not dead. He argues men in America shorten their lives with dimming eyes, white hair, slow steps and stiff knees. Yet he praises their ability to accomplish tasks despite early aging.
In Argentina the death toll is low while many are wounded and new clashes threaten. Airplanes guard critical points and the late President faces crowding and inaccessibility. Unemployment rises leaving many idle in the streets, signaling a serious situation that could worsen.
The former critic of the Monroe Doctrine hints at a possible reversal in stance and suggests that without the doctrine a European or Asian power might claim influence. He warns that Uncle Sam’s warning would deter such action.
The bureau of standards scientist Doctor Heyl aims to make the fourth dimension visible to the average person. He concedes success is unlikely since he cannot imagine dimensions beyond theory. His current progress appears as a “ball of popcorn” to lay observers and other dimensions resemble a “poppycock” notion.
Dr Heyl has weighed the earth and explains its mass as 6 592 followed by eighteen zeros. He notes the earth’s density is comparable to solid steel and reflects on its vast weight floating in orbit around the sun through the ether, a debated medium.
Peggy Duncan, a nineteen year old from South Africa, swims the English Channel in sixteen hours and fifteen minutes. She falls short of Gertrude Ederle's record but gains recognition for the bold feat. Continued on page Col 1.
The Hill Country Baseball League held a meeting in Fredericksburg with all officers present. Giants from Fredericksburg lead at .731, built on homegrown players, while other clubs used paid outsiders, underscoring their overall strong finish and fair league administration.
Citizens urged to attend Friday September 19 at 8:00 PM in the Court House Auditorium. Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce members and other business men to hear J W Chapman, secretary, speak on the formation details of the Hill Country Chamber of Commerce of Texas.
Messrs Charles Lehmann and Adolf Evers Jr visited San Marcos on Monday bringing Miss Bertha Lehmann who will attend the S. W. T. T. College there.
Announcement of a new business, Auto Electric Service, with Bruno Jenschke as proprietor. Jenschke previously worked with the Standard Buick Co and is a familiar figure in the county. Wishing him success in the venture.
New regulations set a five cent daily demurrage charge for C O D mail undelivered after 15 days from the notice of arrival. Hold periods may exceed 30 days if stated in the sender’s return address. Deliveries after 15 days incur daily charges. undeliverable items returned after 15 days incur charges and return postage. Senders may require return to sender if not delivered within 15 days to avoid charges.
Ray Click, a local cedar dealer, was bound over to the November grand jury on a murder charge for the killing of Charles Walker on September 11. His $15,000 bond was set after a preliminary hearing. Eyewitnesses testified Walker was unarmed and shot in the back with a .30-30 Winchester after being chased by Click on a city street.
George Ahrlett died at home on Friday morning September 11 after a lingering illness. He was born August 20, 1881 in Wilson County and was 49 years old. He married Miss Muna Schaefer on May 9, 1917. Surviving relatives include his father William Ahrlett of Arizona, two brothers William and Milton, a sister Ada, and Fritz Schaefer, his father in law. Funeral services were held at three o'clock Friday afternoon at his brother in law Karl Bart's residence, with interment at Grapetown Cemetery, conducted by Rev. Arthur Koerner.
Jacob Gold a Gillespie County pioneer died at his Fredericksburg home on Friday September 12 at 4 PM aged 88 years 8 months and 1 day. He was born in Coblenz Germany January 11 1842 and came to America as a child. he served in Company E First Texas Cavalry and later became a freighter and trail driver before settling in eastern Gillespie County and founding Rheingold. He retired in 1906 and moved to Fredericksburg where he remained a civic figure and trustee of Evangelical Lutheran church. He is survived by his widow three sons five daughters 19 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted in German by Rev K Konzack with Lieut Col Petsch in attendance. The Male Choir sang at the grave.
Miss Ida Hennersdorf travels to Fort Worth to visit relatives. The Willow City Methodist Church will host a copper on the church lawn Saturday September 20 at 7 30 p m. Everyone is invited. R Gammenthaler Pastor.
Mr. David W. Barnhill of Uvalde, supervisor of the 21st Census District, visited Thursday to report completion of census work in the district. He praised assistants including Wm. M. Petmecky for a comprehensive county survey covering distribution, manufacturing, and population enumeration.
Dr Stammer a renowned Texas homeopathic physician aged 78 was found dead in his Hahn Building apartment Victoria at 10 30 am cause natural. He was last seen alive at 7 30 am by Mrs Herman Morton. He had practiced in Victoria and Fredericksburg for 15 years and earlier as a school teacher born in Germany noted to have changed name from Stammerjohn. A note to Victor Goldman hinted at simple burial arrangements. The Goldman Waters Undertaking Co. handled the body awaiting relatives in Missouri.
Hagel Hagel daughter Agatha Hagel and Frank Jenschke son of Angelius Jenschke wed at St Mary's Catholic Church at 8 am on Tuesday September 16. Attendants Sophie Jenschke and Benedict Hagel. A wedding feast followed at the bride’s country home. The couple reside in Fredericksburg where the groom works for Robert Blum.
Marble Falls Texas September 16 permanent organization of the Hill Country of Texas Chamber of Commerce was completed with nine counties represented. Officers elected for three months include C J Dooley president Charles Milliger first vice president and C J Faubian second vice president Felix G Stehling treasurer and J W Chapman secretary-manager. The group aims to boost tourism geologic surveys and regional civic economic transport cooperation. Continued on page 2 column 2.
The Hill Country Polo Club, a US Polo Association member, elected officers for the coming year including Victor Keidel as President and Herman Fischer Jr. as Secretary Treasurer. The club, promoting non commercialized polo in the hill country, plans regular meetings every ninety days and invites new members. A baby boy was born to Mr and Mrs Milton Durst, prompting congratulations.
The Fredericksburg Lions Club hosted a semi monthly luncheon at the Nimitz featuring fried domestic rabbit as the main course. Edward Fritz supplied the rabbits as Gillespie county expands rabbit production. Local officials praised the dish and the event included remarks by Paul John New Braunfels Lions Club president and J W Chapman Hill Country Chamber of Commerce secretary praising foresight and cooperation.
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