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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1963
Page
1
The piece highlights key objections to President Kennedy's proposal to cut federal taxes without cutting spending. Critics argue tax cuts won't guarantee job gains or prosperity, disputing the claim that revenue would rise despite lower rates. Continued on page.
Gillespie County records its first meaningful rainfall of 1963 with about an inch falling across most areas from Sunday night into Monday. The moisture may save small grain crops if more rain follows, while year to date rainfall stands at 1.37 inches vs normal 2.95 inches for January and February.
Hugo Maenius lost a four and a half year old barn worth over five thousand dollars when a daytime fire swept through the 100 by 30 foot wood and tin structure on his dairy farm three miles south of Albert. Fire departments from Stonewall and Fredericksburg battled flames but could only prevent spread to nearby buildings. The blaze was noticed by Rubin Stahl as he turned from Farm Road 1623 onto Luckenbach Road. Maenius had just left the barn twenty minutes prior and remained in the machine house with his family unaware of the fire until alerted. The barn stored hay and feed and contained no dairy equipment.
The Fredericksburg High School Band directed by Tom Rhodes won Best All Around Band at the Del Rio Band Festival and Clinic. They earned first place in concert music and marching, with twelve members named to the all star band and multiple students earning first chair and first section honors.
Gillespie County Fair plans the 1963 Jubilee queen selection for March 5 with two duchesses to ride on the fair float and accompany the queen at events. Competent out of town judges will not know the identities of the candidates, who must be Gillespie County residents.
A total of 4,240 doses of Type III Sabin Oral Polio vaccine were given Sunday at the Public School Gymnasium. The drive completes three doses in the community since last September. Residents who missed any type are urged to contact their family physicians for make ups.
The Fredericksburg Public School Band Boosters announce their annual benefit turkey dinner Sunday February 24 in the Junior High Auditorium serving 11 am. Meals include turkey dressing potato salad green beans cranberries slaw dessert and drink for 110 with child plates at 75 cents. A free band concert follows at 1 30 pm in the High School Gym directed by Tom Rhodes featuring multiple school bands. Slips went home for donations and helpers with committee chairs listed.
The Security State Bank and Trust was named the county depository for two years after a two day Commissioners Court session. The court also awarded fencing labor on RM Road 2767 to J J Casper and posts and barb wire to Farmer's Grain Co. Other actions included library funding, fund transfers, a John Deere tractor purchase, and Deputy Sheriff appointment Walter Schmidt to succeed Howard Lange.
The 42nd annual Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce meeting will be held Tuesday at 8 30 p m in the Legion Hall. Chester H Lauck famed Lum of Lum and Abner will speak at a ladies night event. Four new directors will be installed and Bert Warner will become president.
The Red Cross Bloodmobile returns on Tuesday February 26 from 1 to 7 pm at the First Methodist Social Hall. The goal is 956 pints to cover a shortfall from the previous visit. Harry Hartmann urges donors with cards or volunteers to attend. Mrs. Robert Gandre leads volunteer workers for the unit.
Fredericksburg adds an Aerial Power Lift to its electric department fleet to aid power line work and street light replacement. City officials demonstrated the lift with Duke Petty and Alien Oestreich riding in two insulated buckets, noting potential uses in firefighting and rescue alongside routine maintenance. The GMC powered boom lifts from Behrend Garage.
Gerald Beckmann son of Mr and Mrs Henry Beckmann of Stonewall was named to the Catholic All State Band after tryouts at Central Catholic High School in San Antonio He plays bass horn with St Marys High School and earned second chair Beckmann was the lone St Marys member chosen in a field where six qualified for tryouts The St Marys Band earned 31 ribbons and medals at the contest
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