U S 290 Bridges to be widened in Gillespie County
The Texas Highway Commission plans widening of two bridges on U S 290 east of Fredericksburg under the 1969 70 Consolidated Highway Program. Pedernales River Bridge near Fredericksburg expands from 26 to 44 feet at about 210000 dollars and South Grape Creek Bridge near Fredericksburg widens from 26 to 44 feet at about 74000 dollars. The Austin District will receive 12826000 dollars for the eleven county area including Gillespie.
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Fredericksburg
Texas Highway Commissions
U. S. 290
Pedernales River
Grape Creek
Austin
Gillespie
Weather man promotes science and signs autographs in Fredericksburg
Jerry Zimmermann of KENS-TV spoke at Fredericksburg High School about weather casting as a developing science. He showed a tornado film from Toledo and predicted a cold wet Christmas with a fair New Year, plus a hot summer with 20 days over 100. He urged support for the Nimitz Memorial Naval Museum and will lead a state fund drive for the American Legion.
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Jerry Zimmermann
Kens-Tv
Channel 5
San Antonio
Fredericksburg
Zimmermann
Toledo
Ohio
Van Bibber Completes Marine Training
Charles “Chuck” Van Bibber graduates recruit training at San Diego Marine Corps Recruit Depot. He earns private first class and Ameritorious promotion, fires highest rifle score in his platoon, named outstanding shooter, and receives a Leatherneck Medal. Colonel Walker commends his progress to his parents.
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Pfe
Charles
Chuck” van Bibber
W. A. Walker
U. Marine Corps
Marine Corps Recruit Depot
San Diego
Calif
Pfc
van Bibber
R. J. van Bibber
Walker
Turner Club Ladies Bowling League results and high scores
The Turner Club Ladies Bowling League lists Power Lone Star Kids 64 34 30 with G Heimann and Jeweler 64 33 31 Jax Beer 64 33 and 4 Shiner's Sheet Metal 4 28 36. Norma Schandua led High Ave at 151, Dorothy Vanne mann had High Game 163, and Dora Herbert posted High 3 Games 483. The Pawnee Indians note mentions historic context of Pawnee scouts aiding U S in plains conflicts.
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Team Power
Lone Star Kids
G. Heimann, Jeweler
Jax Beer
Shiner’s
High Ave
Norma Schandua
Dorothy Vannemann
Dora Herbert
Mooney Hosts Santa Visit at Kerrville Christmas Party
Mooney Aircraft Incorporated hosted its annual Children's Christmas party at the National Guard Armory Kerrville. Employees' children met Santa Claus received gift bags and refreshments as cartoons played and a large Christmas tree decorated the room.
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Santa Claus
Childrens
Mooney Aircraft Incorporated
National Guard
Kerrville
Mooney
Santa
Buddy Eilers Returns From Pro Football Season
Buddy Eilers has returned to Fredericksburg with his wife and daughter Amy after playing professional football with the Wilmington Clippers in Wilmington Delaware. He is property of the Philadelphia Eagles and was on their Wilmington farm team this season. A former Texas A&M star, he previously had a Packers tryout in 1965 and played in the Canadian Pro League in 1966. He has not yet decided his 1968 season team.
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Buddy Eilers
Wilmington Clippers
Wilmington
Delaware
Fredericksburg
Amy
Buddy
Philadelphia Eagles
Chippers
Texas A & M
Green Bay Packers
Kegel Lanes Bowling Results Highlight Top Women and Men
Results show Judy Poehlmann 22 top women in games and Irene Eckhardt 534, Merl Ransleben 536, Irmgard Nage 637, Bernice Holloway 548 in women series. Men top games include J To Richardson 226, Larry Wallendorf 222, Al Givigliano 22d, Erwin Baethge 23, Marvin Heimann 235, Gilbert Kangerli 286, Bob Semmiler with 240.
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Judy Poehlmann
Irene Eckhardt
Merl Ransleben
Irmgard Nage
Bernice Holloway
J. To Richardson
Larry Wallendorf
al Givigliano
Roland Kuhlmarin
Erwin Baethge
Marvin Heimann
Gilbert Kangerli
Bob Semmiler
Givighians
John Goulett
Turner Club Men’s Lengeul and Local Race Notes
The page lists club men events with names Kerr Knopp and Delton French along with scores like 60 33 27 and 40 23 37, plus participants such as Gary Enderlin and Walter Seianidt. It references Lone Star Beer and Pearl Beer entries and a Pioneer- Ser. Sta. 40-23 37.
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Peat Ee Eee bin
Kerr
Witeae Vee Ee Ae Rahe Motors
Knopp
Insurance
Double A Ratich
Pearl Beer
Tydor
Lone Star Beer Oo
Stehling Bros Holiday Fashion Sale Ad
Wear a new suit this Christmas with sport coats slacks hats loafers and oxfords from Stehling Bros. Shop today until 6 p m on Saturday and Thursday evening for selection of smart outfits.
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Don Richards
Stehlings
Stehling Bros
Palace to Give Away Two Children's Bicycles Sunday
The Palace Theatre will give away a girl’s and a boy’s Western Flyer bicycle at 4 30 p m on Saturday. Tickets are numbered and must be present with stubs to win. No attendance required for entry. Also shows Tom Thumb Friday 1 pm and Saturday 10 am and 1 pm for kids prior to shopping.
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Palace Theatre
Claude Stewart
the Palace
Stewart
Tokyo Passes Ten Million Population Milestone
Tokyo's population reaches the ten million threshold signaling a major urban growth milestone. Demographic data shows continued influx from surrounding districts and sustained urban expansion into central wards.
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Betty
Millsap’s
Hillbillies
Tom Thumb
George Stevens
Francine York
Edmund Tontini
The
Hellbenders
Joseph Cott
the Christmas Kid
Ettrey Hunter and
Chester W. Nimitz
FHS
van Bieber
Marine Rcruit
Merry Christmas
Turner Club Ladies Bowling League
America
U.S
Nces Sunnyside Tavern
Phil Trimble
Rhythm Ranch
Highlanders
Spring Creek
Hill Country Boys
Dale Manning
Oregon Dairy Products Commission
the Eilers
Joe Eilers
Barbara Jung
Alois Jung
Kegel
Turner Club
Lengeul
Tokyo
Mermaid Club
Hiway
Rocky Creek
Jess Dodson
Rangers
Pat's
Circle C Band
Glenda Raye
George Champers
Engel’s Hall
Luckenbach, Texas
Benno Engel
Bobby Stone
George Chambbers
J. J. Patranella
American Legion
Pehl
Erwin Kammlah
Louis Jordan
Rardo
Hill Country Marine Sales
Mrs
Alex Arhelger
W. Matin
Sunnyside Hut Beverage Mart
Walter Hollmig
Kegel Lanes
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