Fredericksburg Savings and Loan praised for growth
Oh Believe By Alfred Petsch recognized renewed enthusiasm for the Community Savings and Loan Association in Fredericksburg. The text notes its large Hill Country presence, a costly new office building, and claims the move to Houston ownership may threaten local management and future development. Continued discussion is promised on page 6.
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The
Community Savings and Loan Association
Hill Country
Fredericksburg
Houston
Promise of Christmas Gives Adequacy of Life
The 35th Annual Lions Community Christmas program featured Rev. Robert E. Breihan delivering a message about following God to find life’s meaning. The event included Fredericksburg High School Band performances and choirs from First Methodist, Edison Street Methodist Youth, St Mary’s, Bethany, Zion Lutheran, and St Barnabas Episcopal. Choirs and listeners reflected on biblical promises and the Christmas story before a benediction closed the program.
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Fredericksburg High School
Tom Rhodes
Robert E. Breihan
Lions Community
Fredericksburg
Breihan
Wesley Foundation
University of Texas
Abraham
Isaac
God
Angel
Peter
Lorence Feller
Perry Woerner
Willow City
Emmanuel Gospel Church
First Methodist
Edison Street Methodist
Sic
St. Mary’s High School Mary Chorale
Holy Ghost
Bethany and Zion Lutheran
FPHS
Bethany Lutheran
Jack Langford
St. Barnabas Episcopal Church
Bob Semmier
Scholarships Established By August Klingelhoefer
A trust fund named the August W. Klingelhoefer Needy Student Fund allocates 500 dollars annually to three students from Fredericksburg High School with surplus funding a fourth student about every three years. The 40 000 dollar principal remains intact and earns four and one eighth percent interest.
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August W. Klingelhoefer
Klingelhoefer
United States
Trust Department of
Fredericksburg National Bank
Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg ISD approves financial measures four to one
Voters in the Fredericksburg Independent School District approve changes to its financial structure. In the SB 116 election 276 ballots were cast with 228 for and 48 against. On the maintenance tax question up to 1.50, 272 ballots were cast with 222 for.
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Fredericksburg Independent School District
Christmas Services Spread Across Fredericksburg Churches
Churches across Fredericksburg and Gillespie County plan a full week of Christmas programs including children's programs, Midnight Masses, and festive services on Christmas Day. The 35th Annual Lions Community Christmas program wrapped up Sunday, highlighting ecumenical collaboration. A complete church service listing appears on pages 4 and 2 of this issue.
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Fredericksburg
Gillespie County
Lions Community
Junior High
St. Paul Lutheran Church
Cave Creek
Trinity Lutheran Church
Stonewall
Bethany Lutheran of
St. James Lutheran Church
Harper
St. Mary’s
St. Francis Xavier Catholic
Holy Ghost Lutheran Church
Edison Street Methodist Church
St. Peter Lutheran Church
Segners Jewelry Burglarized in Night Burglary
Segners Jewelry Store and two other city businesses were burglarized during the night Tuesday. A rock shattered a plate glass window and thieves took two wrist watches valued at 49.95 and 59.95, plus one ring worth 100 and several other rings. Segner, in business 29 years, noted many high value items remained. Also hit were Crenwelges Finn Station and Rode's Gulf Station.
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Segners Jewelry
Segners
Segner
Crenwelges Finn Station
Rode’s Gulf Station
U. S
Winners Named In Jaycee Christmas Yard Contest
Jaycees announced winners for the Christmas Yard and Home decorations contest after a panel of five judges met Monday night. Chester Schuch won Best Decorated Yard. Dr. James Witcher won Best Religious Entry. a three way tie occurred for Best Lighting Entry among Dr. Udo Basse Rev. Clifford Edge and Marcus Wehmeyer. honorable mentions went to several residents including Frederick Duecker Monroe Wahl Kermit Treiles Randall McBride Harry Seelig and Preston Pyke.
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Jaycees
Chester Schuch
South
Edison
Frederick Duecker
Apple Street
Monroe Wahl
East
Austin Street
James Witcher
Kermit C. Treiles
Apple St
Randall McBride
Udo Basse
Walnut
Poplar Street
Clifford Edge
South Edison
Marcus Wehmeyer
West
San Antonio
Harry Seelig
Pecan
Preston Pyke
North Orange
Theo Lindig
Jaycee Contest Committee
UT Student Found Dead In Camper On Ranch
Perry G. Dennis III aged 22, UT student, was found dead in a camper mounted on a pickup truck at the Herbert Ahrens Ranch, 13 miles northwest of Fredericksburg. Authorities ruled carbon monoxide poisoning as the cause. verdict handed down by G. B. Worley.
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Perry G. Dennis III
University of Texas
Herbert Ahrens
Fredericksburg
G. B. Worley
Also Mentioned on This Page
Alfred Petsch
August Klingelhoefer
Churches of Community
J. A. Witcher
Cristo Drive
ST. Mary's Mary Chorale
M. Emelene
St. Joseph's Hall
Lions Club
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