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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1926
Page
1
Fire Marshall Krauskopf urges citizens to observe Fire Prevention Week from October 3 to 9. City departments schools and civic groups should plan a systematic cleanup week to continue the cleanup campaign begun by prior years efforts aiming for lasting safety improvements throughout 1926.
A two day bazaar on November 13 and 14 supports St. Mary's School. On November 15 meals will be served and booths for needlework ice cream candy and more will be set up in St. Joseph's Hall. Entertainment will accompany the event and all friends are invited.
Church affairs announce a September 25 picnic at Cherry Spring schoolhouse with an open air morning service and children's program, afternoon entertainments, and a League program at night. September 26 features Albert Lutheran church activities including songs dialogues declamations vocal and instrumental solos. Public invited.
Peter Tatsch born May 2 in Irmenach Germany came to Texas at 12 settling in Fredericksburg. He served in Captain Zoeller's Company C of the First Texas Cavalry, married twice producing many children, and died at his Live Oak home last week. He was buried September 16 with Rev. Koerner officiating.
An opening dance is planned for Saturday October 2 at the new Alfred Klingel Hoefer Hall in Cherry Springs. The Cherry Mountain Band will provide music and Mr Klingelhoefer will serve barbecue supper. See the act in today’s issue.
Charles Frantzen died in San Antonio Texas on Wednesday evening September 22 at 6 oclock age 74 years 7 months 12 days. The body was brought to Fredericksburg for funeral services at the home of Mr and Mrs Henry Husenberber and burial in the city cemetery Friday at 3 oclock. Obituary to follow.
Fredericksburg High unveils a strong lineup with lettermen Schaefer Bailey Weaver and others led by Captain L Bailey. Season tickets are set at 1.50 for all games at the Fair Grounds starting October 2 against Lutheran College Seguin.
Emil Feuge, returning from the cotton gin about four miles from Fredericksburg, stepped to help his son after his team bolted. A second vehicle, traveling fast, struck him as he rushed back, dragging him a distance. He escaped with severe bruises, not seriously harming him.
Open House will be held Friday and Saturday October 1st and 2nd to let the public view the Nimity Hotel before remodeling. The ladies school auxiliary hosts the event with various entertainments and extends a cordial invitation to all interested attendees.
The Fredericksburg Polo Club at the Fair Grounds staged a lively Gymkana and polo program with a 6 all score at the end and Fredericksburg claiming victory by five goals after a defensive effort by the Yellow Jackets. Felix Reidel was briefly injured in the potato race but returned for the polo. Elmer Maier, Ratliff, Burke, and Fischer led the soldier team in a standout performance praised by spectators. The event featured races and dormanship contests, culminating in a popular chair race repeated to satisfy the crowd.
August Molzberger born August 29 1857 in Luckenbach died September 14 at his son in laws home in Gold after dropsy illness. Survived by widow Ida nine grandchildren and three brothers and three sisters. Burial at Cave Creek Lutheran Cemetery with services by Rev G H Henry and Rev W Flachmeier on September 15.
Taylor Burke Motor Co honored employees with a banquet at Fredericksburg Tourist Park. Senor Thomas prepared Mexican dinner. Mr. Burke praised faithful service and noted record business since taking the Ford agency. Toastmaster W L Burke chaired. speeches by Al Hollmig and Benno Stehling. A second banquet may follow next month.
Sunday night a Ford driven by Wm Hoelzer of Cain City collided with a car carrying Christian Merz Herman Fritz and Hugo Besier on the Cain City Luckenbach road. All occupants suffered varying bruises and Merz sustained a broken left arm and severe ear injuries.
The September term opened with Judge J H McLean and District Attorney F H Hammond presiding. Walter F Pressler named grand jury foreman. members include Otto Kolmeier Walter Kott Joe Klein Benno Luekenbach Adolf Meckel August Jost Harry Hitzfeld W N Lee Henry Sauer Otto Kramer Tom K Carr. Eight bills returned including unlawful sale of intoxicating liquors perjury automobile theft burglary wife desertion speeding and a guilty verdict with a $10 fine. Continued civil and chancery matters listed.
The Public School Auxiliary held a well attended meeting at the High School library on Friday September 17. By unanimous vote they dedicate all Community Day proceeds to cover the school treasury deficit and accept two day Open House at the Nimitz Hotel Company.
A twelve year old son of Mr and Mrs Carl Spaeth was bitten twice by a mad dog while working for his grandfather at Castall. He was promptly taken to the Pasteur Institute in Austin for treatment and there is hope for no serious after effects.
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