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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1964
Page
1
Alfred Petsch argues Hill Country growth needs more wealth to attract residents. He highlights the Nimitz Museum project and Fredericksburg’s profile from a nationwide publicity drive. The campaign aims to raise sixty thousand dollars this week, with the county’s contribution nearing over-subscription and broad civic support expected.
Explorer Post 135 three man team of Mark Langer hans Kenny Klaerner and John ny Schlueter finished fifth in the Highland Lakes Canoe Race tied to the Third Annual Austin Aqua Festival. Race ran Monday to Friday with 40 teams starting and 34 finishing. Final placings based on total daily times and the local Explorers earned a trophy and medals for the sprint finish.
Behrend Garage won the Texas Press Association Ad of the Month for June with a full page ad in the May 27 Standard. The 1964 GMC Conquers Enchanted Rock ad featured a stock pickup on the mountain, credited to Behrend’s team with creation by Werner Moehr and Elmo Jordan, photos by Art Kowert, and printing by Erwin Kammlah.
Eight new teachers join the Fredericksburg Independent School District for 1964 65. Positions filled include first grade Irma Lentz fourth grade Regina Glover and fifth grade Mary Lou Hradecky plus junior high science Carroll Sultemeier language arts Nellie Cryer high school math Kenneth Cryer and August C Fal tin science Charles Chevanec English. One fifth grade vacancy remains.
Committee chairmen finalize plans for the 76th Gillespie County Fair with exhibits, races, and nightly shows. The program features top bands, aerial performers, and acts from Ann Marston to Burger's Animal Revue, with St Marys and Pioneer groups scheduled and Harold Carr as MC.
Over 100 volunteers will begin the Nimitz Naval Museum fund drive in Fredericksburg tomorrow Thursday. The county aims to raise 60 000 dollars with a rural push to follow as part of a nationwide effort seeking one million dollars.
The Central Texas Electric Cooperative will hold its annual membership meeting at 7 45 p m on Tuesday August 18 at the Llano County Community Center Llano Texas A slate of directors by county Gillespie three Mason two Llano three San Saba Kendall and Kerr one each will be elected A program includes reports by the president and general manager prize drawings and the open house of the Llano office and warehouse from 3 to 5 pm A Master of Ceremonies Dr Charles W Jarvis will speak on human relations and success Members must register to receive ballots and prizes and may obtain duplicate registration cards if forgotten.
The City of Fredericksburg issued a 4200 permit to the Great Texas Lumber Co. to construct a 4200 addition to the Gulf Oil Corporation warehouse on East Park Street.
A week saw five days over 100 degrees with highs of 104 on Wednesday and Thursday, 103 on Friday, 101 on Monday, and 104 on Tuesday. The pattern marked a notable spell of extreme heat across the period.
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