City Suit Finds No Negligence in 1966 Fredericksburg Crash
A jury in the 38th District Court ruled no negligence by the City of Fredericksburg maintenance operator in a 1966 crash on Highway Street that injured Berthold Revick and his wife. The panel found three negligent acts by the driver Reed. The trial followed a week of testimony and lengthy deliberation.
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Maintiher
Berthold Revick
Fredericksburg
Revhk
Carl-Langbem
Highway Street
Marvin Blackburn
Reed
Alex Blakely
Dallas
Pat Dooley
Grady Barrett
San Antonio
Rainfall Totals Rally Ahead of Last Year in Fredericksburg
Rainfall for the year climbed to 24.78 inches, surpassing 1966's weekly total. Local observer N J Dietel reports weekend showers added about 0.49 inch, keeping the year 0.40 inch ahead of 1906's pace and close to the 28.37 inch normal.
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Fredericksburg
N. J. Dietel
Ralph Gold Is Honored By Security State Bank
Ralph Gold, Fredericksburg banking veteran, retires January 1, 196% as vice president of Security State Bank and Trust. He was honored at a December 14 banquet in the bank’s reception room with directors hosting. Arthur Stehling, bank president, praised Gold as the "last of the old-time Fredericksburg bankers" who began in 1923 and once ran a taxi business.
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Ralph Gold
Fredericksburg
Security State Bank and Trust
Robert W. Kingelhoefer
Arthur Stehling
Mr. Gold
Old
Bank of
White Line
Stehling
Gold
Ralph
Mr. Stehling
Security State Bank and
Trust
Fredericksburg Jaycees Set Final Christmas Events Friday
The Fredericksburg Jaycees plan three Christmas activities including a shopping tour for underprivileged children, a home decorating contest with $10 and $15 prizes, and Santa Claus Day held on December 9. Coin-collection in local stores funds the program.
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Fredericksburg
Jayceées
County To Advertise Bids For Airport Hangars In 1968
Gillespie County Commissioner's Court voted to advertise for bids on two T Hangars at Gillespie County Airport and on several other equipment items in December. New Precinct A commissioner Elise Kuhlmann attended her first regular session after being sworn in November 29. Bids for the steel and sheet metal hangars will be opened January 8, 1968, in the court's first 1968 session.
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Gillespie County
Fredericksburg
Mrs Nietert to mark 102nd Christmas in Fredericksburg
Mrs Mary Caroline Domer Nietert 102 will be observed on December 25 at Knopp Nursing Home in Fredericksburg. She turned 101 on December 16 as relatives honored her with a cake and greetings. Born December 16, 1866 in Linn County Iowa, she married S A Nietert in 1880. they moved to Texas in 1924 and to Fredericksburg area two years ago.
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Mary. Nietert
Knopp
Fredericksburg
J. G. Dickie
Varnell Bartholmae
S. A. Nietert
Iowa
Texas Valley
San Antonio
Nieterts
Standard to Publish Final 1967 Issue on December 27
The final Standard of 1967 will be out on Wednesday December 27 with the first 1968 issue planned for Wednesday January 3. News items and advertisements should be available early and contributors are urged to use the News Depository at the front door when the office is closed. The Publishing Company will remain closed on Monday December 25 and Monday January 1.
Worship Services Set For Christmas Across Gillespie County
Churches across Gillespie County plan Advent and Christmas services including St. Paul Cave Creek children’s program December 22 and Christmas Day worship at 10 a.m. at Bethany Lutheran with sermon on John 1 14. Zion and Christ Lutheran hold candlelight events and Sunday School programs on December 23 24 with additional services on December 25.
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Gillespie County
St. Paul Lutheran Church
Cave Creek
A. W. Weber
St. Peter Lutheran Church
Doss
Charles Mohr
Christ Lutheran Church
Cherry Spring
Mohr
Bethany Lutheran Church
Will Rotter
Zion Lutheran Church
Kermit Menking
Rash of Accidents Brings Few Injuries
A series of crashes over the recent weather left six incidents with only a few injuries. Teresa Berry and Carol Stapleton led two city and county crashes, injuring Firina Berry and Benisa Berry while others escaped harm. Police report damages and a separate incident involved a parked city cruiser struck near the Palace Theatre. A Friday state road crash near U.S. 290 injured no one, but involved two San Diego youths carrying stolen instruments.
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Teresa Berry
San Diego
Calif
Austin
Carol Staple
West Main
Bowie
Ernest Berry
Firina
Terrisa Berry
Benisa Berry
Carol Stapleton
Troy
Tyrone Peck
Stapleton
Cancino
Firina Berry
Milton Jung
Allen Mauldin
Berry
Palace Theatre
Clifford Jacoby
Esther Schilling
Gertrude Jung
Schilling
Jung
Buddy Hierholzer
Michael Page
U.S Highway 290
Cali
Post Office Hitting Christmas Mail Peak
Postmaster William Petmecky notes Christmas mail arriving in expected volumes through Saturday with peak outgoing mail on Monday. Incoming letters keep the Austin-bound truck running Dec 20 and 21, and air mail is advised for belated letters. The office closes December 25 and January 1.
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William Petmecky
Daily Dispatch
Petmecky
Post Office
Here
Austin
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Georgetown
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Fredericksture
Will Hoviet
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Malford Hierholane
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Wm. Petmerky
Alex Frantéen
Henry Lochte Ax
BA. Bolland
Bishop
Security State Bank
Mary Metert
Mrs. Nietert
Jim Antell
The
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Charles Wiemers
Jay Wimberly
San Angelo
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Antell
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