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This section is recyclable Sunday, June 28, 1992 a vrriauu- a Friend: Gunman gave no warning of violence Fritz's son removed from intensive care 6 He had never at any time exhibited any violent Don Crawford, friend of Fritz family i iter B4 Austin American-Statesman Billboards that target El Paso to be taken down FORT WORTH (AP) Dozens of billboards in Fort Worth and Dallas are coming down after El Paso residents told the advertiser to find another target. The cause of trans-state sour feelings? An ad slogan for an electronic device that allows stolen cars to be tracked. "Car thieves: Fort Worth has Teletrack. Try El Paso," the billboards boast. No one in El Paso thought the campaign was funny.

"I thought it was very offensive," said Barbara Perez, president of the El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Angry calls and letters have poured in from officials including El Paso City Councilman Joe Pickett. "I do not encourage El Pasoans to bad-mouth fellow Texans, and expect the same from our neighbors, close and distant, within our great state," Pickett wrote to Fort Worth Mayor Kay Granger. Ron May, ad manager for Pac Tel Teletrack, said his company knew El Paso had an average autotheft rate. But May's agency didn't take note of El Paso's low rate of recovering stolen vehicles, which often quickly disappear across the Mexican border.

May has apologized. "It was simply meant as a marketing promotion," May said. "It just as easily could have been Kalamazoo." "They didn't know that the people here are sensitive about it," Perez said Friday. "I don't think they did it intentionally." jar ynm ample of 19th century vernacular architecture. Records indicate that it served as the Austin Collegiate Female Institute as well as the residence of prominent educator B.J.

Smith in the dajte when Sixth Street was known as Pecan Street. The property has been for sale for some time and is deteriorating from lack of use. Heritage Society volunteers cleared brush, trash and vines that obscure the property from view. By calling attention to the home's significance and plight, the society Heritage Society of Austin volunteers Gregory Free, B.J. Smith House at 700 W.

Sixth St. on Saturday, left, and Will Shepherd help clean the exterior of the The house Is on Austin's Endangered Properties List. Deteriorating B.J. Smith House given facelift by Heritage Society Deaths and funerals By Debbie Hiott American-Statesman Staff David Fritz Sr. never displayed any warning of the violence that led him to kill his brother and seriously wound his teen-age son before killing himself, the youth's stepfather and a family friend said.

"He had never at any time exhibited any violent tendencies," said Don Crawford of Austin, a friend of the family. "We really were not concerned about violence." Police have not determined a motive in last week's murder-suicide. Fritz used a 9 mm semiautomatic weapon to shoot his brother Kermit Fritz, 39, of Austin, and son, David Fritz II, 13, of Abilene, as they approached his house at 2208 Mahone Ave. on Thursday. Kermit Fritz died later that day at Brackenridge Hospital.

Meanwhile Saturday, David Fritz II was moved from intensive care and was in fair condition, said Robin Griffin, a hospital spokeswoman. He received bullet wounds in the chest and leg, his stepfather said. Police say after shooting his brother and his son, David Fritz Sr. then retreated into his residence and turned a shotgun on himself as an explosion and fire engulfed the house. The blaze apparently started in a garage and was accelerated by some type of liquid, fire investigators have said.

Crawford and the youth's stepfather, Jim Robertson of Abilene, said David Fritz Sr. had a history of mental illness caused by a chemical imbalance. Crawford said Fritz had refused in the past to take medication for the illness. ters, Sister Jean Ann Wesselman, DC, Pat Briggs and husband, Stan, both of Austin; sons, Donald E. Wesselman and wife, Reglna of Oak Hill, Robert W.

Wesselman and wife, Julie of Beas-ley; 25 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and sister, Anna Blxenmann of Salisbury, Missouri. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ben and granddaughter, Cindy Briggs. Memorial contributions may be made to the Daughters of Charity or Seton Fund. Arrangements by Cook-Walden Fuenral Home, Lamar location. In Memoriam Sarah Ann Holden June 28, 1990 June 28, 1990 Sarah's parents would like to express their gratitude to friends and family for their love and support.

Special thanks to the Pregnancy Loss Support Group of Austin for their strength and Deaths ALLEN, John, 74, of Alpine and formerly of Austin, died Friday. Services 11 a.m. Monday, Elm Grove Cemetery, Alpine. (Geeslin, Alpine) CARVER, Harvey, 85, of Rockdale died Saturday. Services 2 p.m.

Monday, Phillips Luckey Funeral Home, Rockdale. Burial I.O.O.F. Cemetery. CHAPMAN, John Jacob, Infant son of John H. and Michell Chapman of Bastrop, died Friday.

Services 4 p.m. Monday, Cook-WaldenCapital Parks Cemetery. (Cook-Waldeu, Lamar location) CORDOVA, Joe, Sr, 44, of Austin died Friday. Prayer services 7:30 p.m. today, Mission Funeral Home.

Funeral 10 a.m. Monday, Mission Funeral Home. Burial Assumption Cemetery. CUNDISS, Virginia 75, of Austin died Friday. Services 2 p.m.

Tuesday, Austin Memorial Park. (Wilke-Amey-Clay) DAVENPORT, Vina 75, of Austin died Thursday. Services were Saturday, Memorial Hill Cemetery. (Cook-Walden, Lamar location) GRENWELGE, Leonard, 45, of Valley Spring died Friday. Services 2 p.m.

today, Waldrope-Hatfleld Funeral Home, Llano. Burial Grenwelge Ranch, Llano County. HAMILTON, Billy 67, of Lockhart died Saturday. Prayer services 7:30 p.m. today, Angel Funeral Home.

Funeral 10 a.m. Monday, Angel Funeral Home. Burial Capital Memorial Park. HARLOW, WUlie 67, of Bateman died Friday. Services 11 a.m.

Monday, Bateman Cemetery. (Marrs-Jones-Newby, Bastrop) HEINFLING, Seymour, 72, of Austin died Tuesday. Services 9 a.m. Monday, Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio. (Cook-Walden, Lamar location) HERNANDEZ, Eusebla, 63, of Round Rock died Friday.

Rosary 7 p.m. today, Cook-WaldenCondra Funeral Home, Round Rock. Funeral Mass 10 a.m. Monday, St. William's Catholic Church.

Burial Cook-WaldenCapltal Parks. MEEK, Etta Eugenia McChrtstlaL 83, of San Marcos died Saturday. Services 2 p.m. Monday, San Marcos City Cemetery. (Pennington, San Marcos) Let us care for all your floral needs.

Open Sun. 1-5 Fiesta Flowers 453-7619 3830 N. Lamar Fritz had a history of alcohol and drug abuse, Crawford said. Robertson said Fritz loved his son and never harmed him. He said there were times, however, when the youth or his father would call for someone to pick him up early from visits.

"He would call and say 'Dad's not able to take care of me. He's feeling Robertson said. He said, on those occasions, Fritz usually suffered from severe migraines. Crawford said Fritz was a gun collector and owned at least two valuable antique guns. Robertson said David Fritz II has not talked about the shooting since Thursday when he spoke to police at the hospital.

He said his stepson may have forgotten what happened because of trauma, but counselors were working with him to help him understand. Robertson said donations to help with hospital and funeral costs can be made to University Christian Church, 2007 University Ave. Two funds have been set up, one for Kermit Fritz's widow Rhonda and another for David Fritz II. guidance. The following poem was written by Betsy Busby of the group.

We dedicate It to Sarah Ann, but share it with all those living with the unique pain of losing an Infant. Love does not come In sizes; It cannot be measured by the length of a life. All the pain and sorrow in your heart Is there because you have loved. Don't turn away from your child's brief moment with you; Trust your broken heart. In time you will know its wisdom; Love Is stronger than death.

We love you Sarah Mom and Dad In Memoriam Justin William Shockley September 14, 1978 June 28, 1990 Your love and friendship begun in this world can be taken up again In Heaven, never to be broken off again. We Love and Miss you greatly, Mom, Sharla, Heather, and Stephanie O'NEILL, David Lee, 43, of Austin died Wednesday. Services 2 p.m. today, Cook-Walden Funeral Home, Lamar location. Burial Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery.

ORSAG, Frank, 82, of Austin died Friday. Services 3 p.m. Monday, Marek-Burns-Laywell Funeral Home, Cameron. Burial Corinth Cemetery, near Buckholts. PLEDGER, Thomas Tom," 82, of Austin died Saturday.

(Cook-Walden, Lamar location) PRIEBE, Mamie 98, of Caldwell died Services 2 p.m. Monday, Phillips Luckey Funeral Home, Caldwell. Burial Chriesman Cemetery. ROBINSON, James, 97, of Pflugervllle died Thursday. Services 1 p.m.

Tuesday, St. Mary's Baptist Church, Pflugervllle. Burial Pflugervllle Cemetery. (Fuller-Sheffield) SANDERFER, Kayla Marie, 21 months, of Georgetown died Thursday. Services 3 p.m.

today, Faith Lutheran Church, Georgetown. Burial I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Georgetown. (Davis. Georgetown) SHELTON, William Jr, 38, of Austin died Saturday.

Memorial services 7 p.m. Tuesday, Westminster Presbyterian Church. (Weed-Corley) SMITH, Sam Hood, 65, died Friday. Services 10 a.m. Tuesday, Milano Cemetery, Mllano.

(Phillips Luckey, Rockdale) SNELL, Jack 75, of Lampasas died Friday. Memorial service Sunday, Memorial Funeral Home, Lampasas. SUTTON, Ettie 91, of Leander died Thursday. Services were Saturday, The First Baptist Church, Nolanvllle. Burial was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Nolanvllle.

(Heartfield, Belton) WATTS, Josephine, 77, of Bateman died Friday. Services 9:30 a.m. today, Bateman Cemetery, Bastrop County. (McCurdy, Lockhart) Until Our North Location Is Secured, Families Choosing AMEY HYLTIN 'MANOR FUNERAL HOME are being served at WILKE AMEY CLAY 2620 S. Congress 476-5387 442-1446 Staff nhntn hv Tnvtnr Johnson hopes to encourage a buyer with preservation interests.

The activity is "a new initiative by the Heritage Society to improve the appearance of distressed historic properties, to make the public more aware of their presence and to demonstrate the ability of the Heritage Society to assist in the acquisition and in the refurbishing of historic properties," said Will Shepherd, chairman of the Heritage Society's Preservation Committee. Ida Nell Fonvllle of Kerrvllle, Texas; brothers include, Clemen Herrlngton of Alexandria, Louisiana, Ted Herring-ton of Sandy Point, Indiana, and Harold Herrlngton (deceased). Olga June, Winnie and Ida Nell formed the "Herrlngton Trio" in the 1930's, as radio and recording artists of the era, they delighted listeners with many recordings and personal appearances. Recently selected records and memorabilia were put on display in Nashville's County Music Museum. Mrs.

Murphree is survived by her loving husband of 30 years, J.T. Murphree of Lockhart; two sons, Steve Ogle and wife, Lori of Austin, Jeff Ogla and wife, Toni of Fort Worth; and one granddaughter, Rachel Ogle. She was a devoted wife and mother and will be missed by those who knew and loved her. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, June 28, 1992, in Lockhart at McCurdy Funeral Home, Chapel. Interment will be In Lockhart City Cemetery.

Arrangements by McCurdy Funeral' Home, 105 E. Pecan Lockhart, Texas (512) 398-4791. Leonard Carl Steinfeldt Leonard Carl Steinfeldt, age 73, of Austin, passed away June 25, 1992. Survivors include wife, Adelle Warden Steinfeldt; son, Mark Leonard Steinfeldt; daughter-in-law, Sharon Brummett Steinfeldt; sisters-in-law, Ima Warden and Anna Lou Warden; grandchildren, Thor Mark and Sasha Renee Steinfeldt, all of Austin. The funeral service will be 2:00 PM, Monday at Church of Glad Tidings, with Reverend Vic Schober officiating.

Burial will follow at Capital Memorial Park. Pallbearers are church Deacons. Those desiring may make memorial contributions to Church of Glad Tidings Missions Program. Services are under the direction of Wilke-Amey-Clay Funeral Home. Irene F.

Wesselman Irene F. Wesselman, 85, resident of Austin since 1976, formerly of Pala-cios, Texas, and Salisbury, Missouri, died Saturday, June 27, 1992. She was a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church, Ladles of Charity, Catholic Study Club, Charter Member of AARP Chapter 2700, Widowed Persons Services, NAMP, Business Professional Women's Club, and St. Theresa's Study Club, U.A.E.

Rosary will be said 7:30 PM, Tuesday at Cook-Walden Funeral Home, Lamar location. Mass will be celebrated 3:00 PM, Wednesday at St. Theresa's Catholic Church. Interment will be In Assumption Cemetery. Mrs.

Wesselman is survived by her son, John B. Wesselman and wife, Pauline A. of Montgomery, Texas; daughter, Vivian Turner of Austin; son, Roy L. Wesselman and wife, Marlene of Okemos, Michigan; daugh Complete Funeral Services Pre-need Arrangement 443-1366 By Pamela Ward American-Statesman Staff A circa-1873 house at 700 W. Sixth St.

was the recipient of a little love and affection Saturday when volunteers cleaned up the deteriorating property. The historic B.J. Smith House, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is also listed on the Heritage Society of Austin's Endangered Properties List. The two-story cut limestone building is considered a fine ex David Lawrence Fritz David Lawrence Fritz, son of William F. Fritz, deceased, and Fay H.

Fritz, died on Thursday, June 25th. Survivors Include his mother; his beloved son David Fritz II, of Abilene; his aunt, Mrs. Henry Wood of Cuero; and eight cousins. David a lifelong resident of Austin was born on September 28, 1950 and attended McCallum High School. David was very talented with all things mechanical, and enjoyed working with electronics and computers.

Funeral services will be Noon Monday at University United Methodist Church with Reverend David Minnich officiating. Graveside services Monday, Oddfellows Cemetery In Hamilton, Texas. A fund Is being established in the name of David Fritz II to help cover his medical expense. For. further information, please call 453-0263.

Arrangements by Weed-Corley Funeral Home, 3125 N. Lamar, 452-8811. Colonel Thomas Coleman Green, U.S. ARMY Retired Colonel Thomas Coleman Green, U.S. ARMY Retired, died Friday, June 26, 1992.

He was born in Danville, Kentucky, later lived in Clifton Forge, Virginia, and then Brownwood, Texas, where he attended college. Tom's father, Reverend George Green was a Baptist minister and was called to Austin as minister of the First Baptist Church in 1923. Tom made Austin his home and was associated with the City Water Department. The Thomas C. Green Water Plant carries his name and is testimony of his fine service.

Colonel Green was a member of the Texas National Guard and World War II found him ready. He was with the 39th Combat Engineers and served in North Africa and Italy. Later he was in service In the Korean Conflict and after that had a tour of duty in Japan. His last military duty prior to retirement was one which placed him in charge of all ROTC activity In Texas. After retirement from military duty, Governor Price Daniel appointed him to the position of Director of the State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.

He was reappointed to this position by Governor John Connally. After twelve years in this capacity, he retired. Tom was preceded In death by his wife, Helen Ray Davis Green. Prior to her death and after retirement they enjoyed world travels. During his life in Austin, he was active in civic and governmental affairs.

He was active In Rotary, and was a charter member of the Headllner's Club. The Masonic Lodge was big in his life. He was a member of Austin Lodge 12 A.F. A.M., the Scottish Rite and York Rite Bodies, and the Ben Hur Shrine Temple. He served his temple as Potentate in 1942.

His membership in R.O.J. Court 35 began In 1933 and he served as Director In 1947. Colonel Green is survived by his sister, Mrs. Bernice Green Ford of Clifton Forge, Virginia; a nephew, W. Kent Fort, Jr.

and his wife, Ellen of Millboro Springs, Virginia; and the children of Kent and Ellen, Jeanette, Kent III, and Russell. Funeral services will be held Monday, June 29, 1992, in the Colonial Chapel at Cool-Walden Funeral Home, Lamar location, with Reverend Don Long officiating. Masonic services will be held at the chapel under the auspices of Austin Lodge 12 A.F. A.M. Interment will follow at the State Cemetery.

Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Charlie Hardwicke, and all Past Potentates of Ben Hur Shrine Temple. Memorial contributions may be made to the Shrine Hospital for Crippled Children. Arrangements by Cook-Walden Funeral Home, Lamar location. Lela Mae McLendon Lela Mae McLendon, age 91, died June 26, 1992, In Austin.

Lela was born In Wilkinson County, Mississippi. She was a member of the Bethany Class of Hyde Park Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Conway McLendon. Survivors include her daughter, Marion McLendon; son, John McLendon and his wife Gene; two grandchildren; Gayle Sheehan and husband Kirby and Jim McLendon and wife Cindy; step-daughter, Sandi Henderson and husband Roy; four great-grandchildren, Jonathan Sheehan and Austin, Travis and Cooper Sarah McLendon; great-grandson, Cullen Henderson. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM, Monday at Weed-Corley Fuenral Home, with Reverend Earl Smith officiating.

Burial will follow at Capital Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Jim McLendon, Kirby Sheehan, Glen Scott, Maxwell Bunch, Bob Kriegel and Eugene Reid. Arrangements by Weed-Corley Funeral Home. 3125 N. Lamar, 452-8811.

Jose V. Mosqueda Jose V. Mosqueda, 80, of Austin, died Friday, June 26 1992. He was a member of St. Julia Catholic Church.

Rosary will be at Monday at Cook-Walden Funeral Home. Mass will be celebrated Tuesday with Monsignor Lonnie Reyes officiating. Interment will be at Assumption Cemetery. Mr. Jose V.

Mosqueda Is survived by his wife, Nora Mosqueda of Austin; three daughters and sons-in-law, Frances and Pete Torres of Waco, Beatrice and Horace Estrada, San Diego, California, and Elsie Mosqueda and James Walsh, Alexandria, Virginia; sons and daughters-in-law, Joe Mosqueda, and Carlos and Mary Emma Mosqueda, all of Austin; fifteen grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren; one brother, Jesus Mosqueda; and one sister, Candelarla Carmona, both of Austin. Pallbearers will be his grandsons, Peter Torres, Kenneth Torres, Patrick Torres, Roland Torres, Rolando Mosqueda, Eduardo Mosqueda, Michael Mosqueda, Chris Mosqueda, Paul Estrada and David Walsh. Arrangements by Cook-Walden Funeral Home, Lamar location. Olga June Murphree Olga June Murphree, age 64, a longtime resident of Austin and Lock-hart, departed this life after a lengthy illness on Friday, June 26, 1992. Born In Nederland, Texas, In 1927, she was one of eight children born to Mr.

and Mrs. O.J. Herrlngton. Sisters Include: Ruby Wlngard of Lockhart, Texas, Ruth Simmons of Lockhart, Texas, Winnie Cooper (deceased) and 1 Cecilia D. Coy Cecilia D.

Coy, 68, a resident of Austin for 23 years, formerly of Elgin, and a member of St Louis Catholic Church, died Saturday June 27, 1992. Rosary will be said Sunday at Cook-Walden Funeral Home, Lamar location. Mass will be celebrated Monday at St. Louis Catholic Church with Reverend Klrby G. Garner officiating.

Interment will be In Assumption Cemetery. Mrs. Coy is survived by her husband, John Coy of Austin; sons, Edward B. Coy of Austin, David B. Coy of San Antonio, Eugene B.

Coy of Austin; daughter, Betty C. Inocente of San Antonio; sister, Julia B. Moreno of Austin; three grandsons; six granddaughters; and one great granddaughters. Arrangements by Cook-Walden Funeral Home, Lamar location. June Echols June Echols, age 69, of Austin died Friday, June 26, 1992.

She Is survived by her husband, Albert A. Echols of Austin; sons, Ron Echols and Albert R. Echols, both of Austin, and Billy Echols of Brown-wood; granddaughter, Michelle Ferris of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; sisters, Loraine Frazier of Austin and Dot Murph of Houston; brother, Rex Frazier of Austin; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM Monday, in the Weed-Corley Chapel with Reverend Bob Griffith officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Hill Park.

AiTangements by Weed-Corley Funeral Home, 3125 N. Lamar, 452-8811. Kermit Fritz Kermit Fritz departed this life suddenly on Thursday, June 25, 1992. Kermit is survived by his wife of 18 years, Rhonda Fritz, his mother Mrs. Fay Fritz, nephew David Fritz, and a multitude of friends.

Funeral services will be Monday at University United Methodist Church, with Reverend David Mln-nich officiating. Graveside services Monday, Oddfellows Cemetery in Hamilton, Texas. For those of us who knew Kermit, we remember a man of outrageous character. His hilarious style and sense of humor could lift any occasion Kermit was the type made himself available for any friend in need. Kermit donated countless hours of his time and energy to several worthwhile causes such as local community theater and volunteer work for ASA's fund raising cotillions.

He was also involved In the University Methodist Church and choir. Perhaps most Importantly, Kermit could always be counted on to be a shoulder for any of his many friends. In the words of one friend "Kermit was there for me when my son died, and I have always thought of him as family." Kermit had a flair for the extravagant and enjoyed the limelight. These qualities made him more endearing and a joy to be around. He was well known for his many elaborate costumes such as Phantom of the Opera.

These characters he brought to life for us will live on in our memories forever. Kermit, you will be deeply missed thank you for the tremendous pleasure of your company. We love you. Arrangements by Weed-Corley Funeral Home, 3125 N. Lamar, 452-8811..