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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1951
Page
1
A major fire gutted the Fredericksburg Public School elementary building housing grades four through six after ignition around 10:15 P.M. Flames were fought for three hours with Kerrville firefighters aiding. All classrooms and stored books and equipment were destroyed. other campus buildings remained undamaged.
The Fredericksburg Independent School District schedules an open house before the new school year to show the new gymnasium and primary building, with August 31 tentatively set as the date. PTA will assist, and other campus buildings will be open for inspection as construction and repairs near completion.
Gillespie County voters backed both tax measures in Saturday elections with about four to one majorities. The ad valorem tax passed 489 to 119 and the re allocation measure 517 to 92. County Judge Victor Sagebiel and the Commissioners Court said they were pleased with the turnout among a 3,900 eligible voter pool, with polls showing varied support across the county.
The area endured a stretch of extreme heat with every daytime high above 100 degrees. Neffendorf reported a peak 105 degrees on Wednesday August 8, amid a week of 100 plus highs and cooler nights not above 74 degrees.
The Fredericksburg Public School will open on schedule on Tuesday September 4 despite a Sunday fire that damaged the elementary building. The board voted to rebuild the elementary trade building and urged carpenters to register at the high school. Grades will be housed in the new Primary Building, renovated middle building, and High School Building. The lunchroom and gym will be unavailable and damage surveys continue with insurance adjusters. Officials notified the State Education Agency which will coordinate textbook replacement.
Seth A. Good a 38 year old Dallas manufacturer’s agent was shot to death on the Gillespie County Courthouse lawn at 8 15 Sunday morning. Lenar O Birk 41 owner of Duty Variety Store Fredericksburg surrendered to officers and was released on a 5000 bond. The killing arose from a custody dispute over 8 year old Carolyn Ann Burk between Birk and Good’s wife. Birk used two guns in the homicide and was jailed then bonded. District officials planned grand jury presentation and local authorities reported a sensational act in the city’s history with crowds gathering at the courthouse all day.
Hill Country Telephone Cooperative volunteers and directors will gather in the Agriculture Building on Tuesday evening August 21 at 8 30 p m Eugene Lindig the chairman announced Reports from workers on Friday night at a Farm Bureau meeting noted progress in recruiting applicants from rural county residents One worker said he had 50 new applicants in canvassing since the last gathering The group intends to contact 20 rural telephone firms in the county to seek joining the cooperative The firms include Bear Creek Kerrville Kneese Lange's Mill Live Oak Street Meusebach Creek Palo Alto Pedernales Riverside Rocky Hill Salt Branch Southwestern Bell Spindle Top Spring Creek Western and United Telephone Company Four lines known only by number are 15 38 58 19 and 1100
Fredericksburg youths who pushed for a city pool organize a large rally Friday night under the Fredericksburg Junior Chamber of Commerce. The event aims to show adults the desire for a pool and to urge voting in the municipal bond election on Thursday August 30. Boy and Girl Scouts plus all youths are invited to march in a parade from Kraus corner on Main Street at 7 15 p m to the Nimitz Hotel corner, return to the courthouse steps for speeches by prominent speakers.
George Kott was named Commander of the Louis Jordan Post American Legion at its annual picnic held at Klaemner's Park. The outgoing commander Weimar Hein presided as officers including Walter Meier adjutant and Raymond Kneese service officer were elected. Plans shift the picnic to an afternoon and evening event for the coming year.
Fredericksburg business firms will close Friday afternoon August 17 to allow employees to take part in opening day events of the 63rd Gillespie County Fair.
Mr and Mrs Ad Heep and Mr and Mrs Monroe Herbert visited the Frank Mebane Camp on Chocolate Bayou near Alvin from Tuesday to Saturday. They spent most days on the water gaining fishing experience and catching some fish.
Gillespie County's 63rd annual fair opens Friday at 10 a m with a huge street parade slated to set the pace for the county's largest and oldest exposition. The event features 58 entries and four bands, with grand stand bargains and free admission for school children on Bargain Day Friday. Night shows include Gainesville Community Circus acts, fireworks, and Bozo the Clown with special numbers and the Parade of Champions plaques. Sheep Dog Trials Saturday night highlight the livestock events with Louis Ragland and the Doss Community Band providing entertainment.
The Parade of Champions launches the 63rd Gillespie County Fair with plaques awarded by local businessmen to livestock and poultry champions. The Friday night program features the grandstand show, the Gainesville Community Circus, the Stonewall High School Band, the Bewieys Chuck Wagon Gang, and a fireworks display.
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