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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1963
Page
1
In this reflective piece the author extols the new year as a hopeful time for all nations and highlights the superiority of American government rooted in liberty. It contrasts present calm with past wars and emphasizes gratitude for a system that guards individual rights and worship.
Arthur Alford fifty three a hitchhiker died in Fredericksburg Hospital after a car hit him on U S 87 about 16 miles west of Fredericksburg at 7 16. The driver Herbert Morgan Houston attorney said he could not avoid the man who walked into the road. Morgan stopped to aid. No charges filed. The man had fractured skull and injuries and died at 11 30 p m. Further details from papers found on him indicated prior hospitalization in Brownwood.
Gillespie County Water Control and Improvement District plans its annual directors election on January 8 at four polling places from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Residents will also vote on a maintenance tax not to exceed 4 cents per 100 valuation. Nominated directors are Roland Bonn Edwin Eckhardt Jr Dean Hopf with Richard Kasper Otto Schumann Albert as holdovers. Rubin Meier is executive secretary.
The Fredericksburg Independent School District received 722000 plus of bond sale proceeds on December 71 through Austin financial channels and deposited them with Security State Bank Fredericksburg. The board authorized time deposits of 75000 for three months at 2.5 percent 500000 for six months at 3.5 percent and 147809.79 for one year at 4 percent to fund construction. Architect Harvey P. Smith Jr. and Associates of San Antonio will begin detailed drawings with bids anticipated after a 60 day period.
Mrs Frank Meine Jr. was named campaign director for the 25th anniversary March of Dimes to be conducted in Gillespie County in January. She expressed concern that thousands of handicapped children lack access to the best medical care and said the American people will want to help. She noted that crippled children need more support and care.
Funeral services for Mrs. Henry Hirsch 82 were held Sunday at 2 p m at Schaetter Funeral Home with Rev L J Durkop officiating Burial was in City Cemetery She was born April 15 1880 in Fredericksburg and died December 29 1962 after an extended illness She was the wife of Henry Hirsch a former Gillespie County official and aunt of Fleet Admiral Chester W Nimitz Also surviving are two sons Eugene and Henry Hirsch Jr and six grandchildren plus a sister and a brother. she was predeceased by several Henke siblings
Fredericksburg building permits for 1962 topped 300000 and stood about 200000 under the 1961 total of 969120 making 1962 one of the better years for construction. Major projects included a 256000 Community Savings and Loan home and a 100000 Security State Bank renovation plus 50 new residences totaling 544225 and 70 alteration permits. Outlook for 1963 is strong with plans for a 650000 high school and a major church project under consideration.
Frank William Seaward 32 a Stonewall rock mason died early Saturday in a hunting accident on Rudolph Red ranch in Blanco County He placed his son Jessie 9 in a tree and handed him a rifle butt first the gun discharged hitting the father in the upper body He died instantly and his son’s screams alerted others Blanco County officers investigated the 645 am accident Seaward a native of Gillespie County born July 16 1930 was married to Geraldine Ancoin on February 2 1949 He is survived by wife two sons Carrel Ray and Jessie Howard a daughter Debra Ann four sisters Margaret Mrs C M Castelow Austin Charles Seaward Joan L Seaward Austin and Lillian Mrs Lawrence Busick Costa Mesa California Funeral services were held Monday Dec 31 at 2 pm Beckmann Funeral Home Rev J N Coffman officiated Burial was in City Cemetery Pallbearers were Francis Rech John Pehl Roy Bates Clifton Burg Jerome Jenschke and Willie H Mueller
Postmaster Petmecky announces new rates with letter mail rising to 5 cents and air mail letters to 8 cents. Postal and air mail cards cost 4 and 6 cents, while second class postage for newspapers also increases. Bulk mail permits rise from $20 to $30 on January 1.
Mr and Mrs Hugo Weirich Jr welcome Gillespie County s first 1963 baby a son born at 2 30 p m in Keidel Memorial Hospital and Clinic The Weirichs former Dora Lee Crenwelge are the child s parents Grandparents are Bugne Crenwelge Hugo Weirich Sr and the late Mr Weirich The father is a Mason Star Route mail carrier A gifts shower will be held January 6 at the Palace Theatre with May or Sidney Henke awarding prizes as winner of the First Baby of The Year Derby.
The phrase second wind describes the body adjusting to a higher oxygen demand during continued effort. It reflects improved efficiency as breathing and circulation stabilize, allowing sustained performance beyond initial fatigue.
Miss Chere Tomlinson, a Gulf Park High School senior in Gulfport Mississippi, welcomed out of town guests for the holiday dance. Attending were Sally Stieler of San Antonio, Nancy Davis of Boerne, and Carol Vandergriff of Venezuela. The four plan to fly from San Antonio to New Orleans then join Gulfport peers by bus.
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