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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1930
Page
4
The Fredericksburg Standard lists Fredericksburg Publishing Co. as publisher with weekly Friday issue. Editorial leadership includes Managing Editor R. S. Klett, Sports Editor R. Jordan, Feature Editor Wm. Petmecky, and Business Manager Wm. Habenicht.
Entry shows material entered at the Fredericksburg Texas Post Office as second class matter indicating its mailing status and classification for publication or distribution.
Readers are advised to send all communications to the Fred ericksburg Publishing Co. For business matters use Bookkeeper's Dept. All other inquiries go to Editor's Dept.
Kerrville Texas September 16 Reverend R W Merrill celebrated his 70th birthday after half a century of preaching and guiding 5000 souls into Baptist churches. He has spent 30 years in Texas and six and a half in Kerrville receiving 700 into First Baptist Church. 200 patients at Legion Hospital accepted Christ. he taught a hospital Bible class for six years.
Philip F. LaFollette, son of Robert M. LaFollette, gains early lead in Wisconsin Republican gubernatorial primary as results roll in from 501 of 2,824 precincts. Kohler trails with 40,441 votes to 50,533. later totals show LaFollette 67,834 to Kohler 51,524 with Milwaukee County a key surprise.
Forty three Texas counties are certified to receive reduced railroad freight rates as drought relief. Secretary Hyde telegraphed Senator Connally confirming the action, while Governor Moody’s relief committee notes some counties await final decision and approval. The American Railway Association president said rates would take effect once the tariff is printed.
Rev. J. T. Smith, a 71 year old Baptist minister, testifies he acted in self defense when he struck W C Lammons with a shotgun in Mount Vernon Texas. Lammons died two hours later. Smith says he warned him three times then used the gun to halt an assault while defending himself.
Joe Todora a 26 year old newlywed was shot and killed at his father in law Tony Biamonte Sr farm near Stafford Fort Bend County Sheriff Collins held Tony Biamonte Jr in connection with the shooting Todora married Janie Biamonte 28 in Houston and returned from a brief honeymoon to Stafford where the shooting occurred Todora died en route to a hospital after being struck twice by a pistol shot sequence witnessed by his wife Carmella Distefano and Todora's brother Frank Distefano
Oklahoma City reports a complaint by W. A. Murphy state labor commissioner that cotton harvest laborers are being recruited from Fort Worth and Dallas Federal offices. Truckloads of workers have been sent into southern Oklahoma counties for three weeks. Questionnaires to gauge supply and demand were dispatched from the state labor office.
In connection with our Sunday morning services we will have the Holy Communion. Sunday School at 1:80, Epworth League and Service at 7 00 and 7 30 o clock respectively. Beginning the 3rd Sunday the night Service will be conducted in English. Everybody welcome. G C Brannies, Pastor.
Members and friends are invited to a festival on September 21 with a German sermon in the morning and English service at 8 p.m. Rev. Kraushaar, director at Seguin Lutheran College, will speak and a New Guinea exhibit will be available in the church window and after services.
Texas pecan crop condition on September 1 is 33 percent of normal due to severe winter cold, hail and insect damage. Nationally, September 1 condition indicates about 30.6 percent of normal production, with western states down and eastern states up, Texas and neighboring states showing mixed wild and improved nut yields.
Betty Timmins two year old daughter of Dr and Mrs O H Timmins of San Antonio died from injuries after a neighbor's car backed over her as she played near their side yard Wednesday night. Fred W Felthouse and his wife were in the car's vicinity with Dr W A King the city health officer. The child died en route to Santa Rosa Hospital. Oliver Timmins, her brother, survives. the father will report to District Attorney Lamar Seeligs on Thursday.
In Coke County Texas diversifying away from cotton proved profitable as farmers increased feed crops gardens and poultry while investing in water conservation and terracing. Town of Robert Lee notes progress with electricity improved buildings new homes and plans for a waterworks system. Roads are being upgraded and a nine month school term supports local development.
Geneva reports the League of Nations assembly assessing a year of work finds the push for economic cooperation has many defeats and few wins. Leaders warn Europe faces economic anarchy and urge concerted action, though no clear plan emerges. Schober proposes regional treaties as a practical path forward.
Wesley Durst twenty one of 318 Redondo street received severe burns to body and arms after falling into a tub of scalding water while carrying a pail at a home laundry. He was taken to Robert B Green hospital by his father O H Durst in a car and escorted into the city by deputy sheriff Johnny Cusack.
Albert Williams died when a bale of cotton rolled off a truck and fell on him near Wharton. Fellow worker Fred Williams, 23, was badly injured and transported to Houston for treatment.
Readers are offered a yearly subscription to the Standard at a reduced rate of $1.50. The notice emphasizes affordability and urges action to secure a year of newspaper service.
Washington reports the Cotton Cooperative Associations expect to absorb 3 million bales in the year, tripling from 1 million last year. Vice Chairman Stone of the Federal Farm Board notes Texas cooperatives alone have received 106 thousand bales to date versus 25 thousand a year ago. Farm Board money in cotton totals about 60 million dollars, most advanced to the cotton stabilization corporation.
In a terse exchange a mother confronts her son about a crude sign directed at younger boys. Willie responds that the boys understand the message, implying awareness of the insult. The line highlights tensions within a domestic scene.
The Palace Theatre requests ex service men of the late war to send photographs or ko dak pictures in uniform for exhibit during the All Quiet on the Western Front screenings October 7 to 10. They ask for cooperation in arranging the display and thank the public for support.
Mrs Alma Webster of 5017 Avenue R Galveston reports long stomach trouble eased after Konjola treatment. She says meals no longer cause pain or dizziness and that her overall health improved. Advertises Konjola sold in Fredericksburg Texas at Central Drug Co. and by major druggists.
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