Fredericksburg Chamber elects Bert Warner president
Bert Warner co-owner of Warner Bros Typewriter Sales and Service was chosen as the Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce president at the January 7 board meeting. Oliver Schaetter was elected vice president, succeeding Hilmar Weinheimer Jr., and Warner will start duties at the February meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Warner
Warner Bros
Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce
Gene Sidle
Oliver Schaetter
Warner Bros. Typewriter Sales and Service
Board of
Schaetter
Chamber
Warner
Kennedy Tax Cut Plan Draws Public Support
The piece argues President Kennedy aims to cut income taxes by about 20 percent over three years, predicting broad voter appeal and boosted prosperity. It cautions that politicians seek reelection and notes the plan’s perceived impact on individuals and large corporations, with a teaser for continuation on page seven.
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Kennedy
Congress
White House
Gillespie County FFA 4 H Sale Night Auction Noted
The 31st annual Gillespie County FFA and 4 H Livestock Poultry Show proceeds with a night auction sale. Community groups seek special support to ensure the event runs smoothly and safely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie County
Fair Grounds
Fredericksburg
FFA
Harper Ffa
4-H Club
Kent Turkey Hatchery
Young Farmer Chapter
Bank Promotes Three at Security State Bank and Trust
Security State Bank and Trust reported its best year in 1962 at the annual stockholders meeting. Arthur Stehling said earnings were at an all time high with deposits up over 5 percent and near 6 million dollars, about half a million of which is flush money. Three promotions were announced: Matthew Poka Jr. to vice president, Ralph Gold to cashier, and Harold Stehling to assistant cashier and director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Security State Bank and Trust
Arthur Stehling
Stehing
H. E. Wahrmund
Stehling
Matthew Poka Jr
Ralph Gold
Harold Stehling
Gillespians Urged to Support Screwworm Eradication Fund
Gillespians are asked to donate to the Southwest Screwworm Eradication program which is in financial trouble. Monroe Herbert reports funds are needed as a national drive continues with a $500 bank donation from Fredericksburg National Bank and a push to raise the remaining one million dollars by March 31 to avoid halting the eradication effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Herbert
Herbert
Animal Health Committee
Texas Livestock Auction Association
Southwest Animal Health Research Foundation
Southwest
Maren 31
Gillespie County
Fredericksburg
Gillespie Animal Health Committee
Donald Dittmar
Fredericksburg National Bank
Frigid Weather Hits Fredericksburg Deep Freeze
Frigid weather swept Fredericksburg Gillespie County and much of Texas over the weekend with highs around 20 degrees and lows near zero in Doss. Wind and dry air intensified the cold while forecasts predicted further bitter conditions. Rural damage centered on small grain and newborn livestock as water lines froze and plumbers worked after thaw.
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Fredericksburg
Gillespie County
Texas
Gillespie
Howard Burrer
George
Lone Star Gas Company
Deputy Sheriff Howard Lange Dies of Heart Attack
Deputy Sheriff Howard Lange aged 42 died of a heart attack Tuesday at 4 p.m. while working on fence wiring at his ranch 18 miles north in the Crabapple community. He was found by neighbor Benno Eckert Jr. after Lange had not appeared at his home by dusk. Funeral services are set for Thursday at 2:30 p.m. in Bethany Lutheran Church with body lying in state at Beckmann Funeral Home until 12:30 p.m. and from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Lange
Gillespie
Benno Eckert Jr
Lange
Eckert Carlier
Eckert
Bethany Luth
Fredericksburg Wins 1964 State OYF Banquet Site
Fredericksburg was chosen by the Texas Jaycees to host the 1964 Out standing Young Farmers Banquet after a bid presented at Brownsville. Local Jaycees led by Harold Stehling touted agricultural ties and local products to persuade directors. The two day event is expected to benefit area restaurants motels service stations and businesses with an estimated 209 to 300 attendees.
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Fredericksburg
Texas Jaycees
Brownsville
Bobby Kott
Agriculture and Conservation Committee
Jaycees
Bob Sifford
Kermit Ernst
Jaycee
Glenn Dittmar
Jerry Follis
C of C
Follis
Harold Stehling
Stephenville
Stehling
Screwworm Quarantine Expands Across Gillespie County
The Texas Animal Health Commission expands screwworm quarantine to the southern half of Gillespie County and 40 southern counties. Livestock or poultry moving across the line require certified permits. permits obtainable from licensed veterinarians or Leon Becker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie County
Texas Animal Health Commission
C. A. Stove
Gillespie
Harper and Austin
Stonewall
Albert and Blanco
Texas Animal Health Come Mission
Leon Becker
Texas
Anie
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Bay Grounds
Robert Dittmar
James Eckhardt
Melvin Bonn
Wilbert Seipp
Robert Kott
Joe Tatum
Raymond Spaeth
Andrew Jenschke
Arthur Sagebiel
Levi Rusenberger
Richard Kasper
Leroy €Renwelge
Elmer Ellebracht
Clayton Massey
Bert Warner News of
Afred Peisch
United States
Security Bank & Trust
Gillespians
County Animal Health
Doss
Kenneth Manor
G. A. Stone
Buddy Spaeth
Harper Livestock Show
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