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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1930
Page
5
Mrs Arthur Bruckner is Editor of the Blanco County Section. Any item intended for this section may be sent to her at Johnson City not later than Tuesday of each week.
Johnson City public school opened Monday morning with strong attendance as patrons gathered to support students and faculty. Officials express hopes for greater success and improved educational opportunities for all students.
Mrs. Alvin Kroll of Round Mountain was seen shopping on Tuesday, stopping at a local store to browse merchandise as part of daily errands.
Mrs. George Lester Jr. of Cypress Mill visited Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Stubbs on Tuesday. Numerous guests and visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Spence of Round Mountain, Bertie Croft of Cypress Mill, R. T. Gliddon in Fredericksburg, and Ohlen Cox and W. R. Crider in Austin. Visitors from Austin, San Antonio, Blanco, and Johnson City are noted along with shopping trips in Austin. Isaiah Shockley left for Carlsbad for treatment, and Mrs. Roy Stubbs and Cypress Mill guests were hosted by the Stubbs family.
Del Rio Texas September 12 District Judge Joseph Jones and his staff will hear criminal cases in Eagle Pass Friday. Frank Gaines alias Frank Payne faces theft and embezzlement charges for allegedly stealing and misappropriating insurance money of Julia Sonora an aged blind woman.
Dallas reports a coordinated reduction by Texas Railroads cutting cotton freight rates 75 cents to 1 dollar per bale below old regular rates and 50 to 75 cents below recently set rates to counter truck competition. Authorities will file with the railroad commission in Austin for authority and seek an early hearing.
Mr. Lee Conn of Blanco and Mr. Geo Lester Jr of Cy press Mill visited Wednesday and Friday respectively. Mrs. G T Bryan is on the sick list this week. Messrs Walter and Tom Crider took a load of sheep to Center Point Wednesday.
Mrs R G Kelley visits daughter in Henry this week. Numerous visitors arrive Friday including Mr and Mrs Frank Clark and daughter, Mr Heinz Ulrich and children, and Mr Henry Greenhaw on business in Johnson City. Others visit Richland Springs, Round Mountain, San Antonio, Fredericksburg, Kendall, New Braunfels, and join an evening at Edwin and Marsh Dollahute’s with games and snacks.
Mason Texas September 14 a notably light district court session closed Friday with only one indictment presented by the grand jury. The only major criminal case was State of Texas versus Johnnie Underwood charged with sheep theft, where prosecutors urged a verdict of not guilty.
In Houston on September 15 a thunderbolt frightened 24 year old Dorothy Gillin in bed with her mother. The mother recalled a loud clap, Dorothy growing pale and trembling before dying despite medical help, the doctor diagnosing death at the scene.
A record of visits and travel among Castell residents and relatives. Names include Dorothea Kassell Aus tin L. F. Kneese Fredericksburg and many others visiting Mason Georgetown Austin Temple Brady and Fredericksburg. students and faculty moving between Waco Austin Georgetown and Southwestern University. attendance at a funeral with local mourners.
A 10 year old San Angelo girl reported a criminal assault by a 10 year old boy. The youth, held in jail, faced District Attorney D I Durham's investigation. The girl, under nurse care, said she and a brother 10 could not fend him off who threatened them with a pocket knife. The boy, living in a Concho River tent with his mother three sisters and two brothers, arrived three months ago from Boerne to be near his father at the State Sanatorium near Carlsbad. He did not deny the assault and said he did not know why.
Lieut. E. H. Petri of Round Rock Texas was commended by the governors of the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico for landing relief supplies to Santo Domingo during a storm. His crew aboard the mine sweeper Grebe also aided other vessels, ensuring safe landing of personnel and supplies under dangerous conditions.
Marie Cottle is presented as a reporter and collector in the Harper News feature. The piece highlights her role, work, and local impact within the paper’s coverage area.
Relatives and a few intimate friends hosted a basket dinner at Mrs. N. C. Cott le's home on her 62nd birthday. Attendees included the Cottle family and the Pape, Bein, Staudt, and others, with children present among the group.
A flurry of visits fills Harper as Mr. and Mrs. Will Lennon and many others drop by. Notables include Vera McDonald of Melvin staying with Archie Lennon, plus guests from Segovia Angelo and Junction. Local trips feature business and family visits to San Antonio Fredericksburg Marble Falls and Kerrville.
R L Henrichson Jr prominent merchant near Artesia Wells Texas was seriously hurt when his horse ran into a tree five miles east of town. He suffered a dislocated shoulder two ear and jaw wounds and other injuries. A doctor treated him and he is expected to recover.
Doss locals and neighboring residents visited in Doss on Sunday including Henry Hartmann Harries Kerrville Otto Wienecke and family Harper Alf Feuge and children Austin A A Wendel Emil Mund made a business trip to Fredericksburg and many attended social events such as the Silver Wedding of Willie Fiedler. Attendees came from Mason Seguin Hye and surrounding areas.
Joyce Shepard, condemned for slaving two Fisher County officers, left Anson with guards for Huntsville to await execution set for October 17. Prosecutors alleged insanity, but a Jones County jury found him sane.
Henry Ford announced to an international press gathering that he plans to begin manufacturing cars in France and possibly expand across Europe. He proposed using the same models and wages as in Detroit and argued tariffs would push American firms to build abroad.
Luis Gutierrez who escaped Kerr County jail on May 5 with Ernest Young surrendered to Sheriff’s deputy Charles Peters. Gutierrez aims to return to Kerrville to face a Dean liquor law violation. he cites Cinco de Mayo celebrations and wants the trial moved up from October. Young and Homer Edwards faced related murder charges in the Bradshaw case.
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