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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1966
Page
1
A local plea argues Fredericksburg should approve Oakcrest Park Bonds to foster city growth, business activity, and outdoor recreation for all ages. It links national retirement trends and a growing influx of new residents to the need for a first class city park and renewed investment in the community.
The City of Fredericksburg issued four building permits this past week. Mil ton Durst received a 2000 dollar permit to add a room at 306 East Austin. National Building Centers got 2600 dollars to remodel a West Park home. Emil Scherer secured 5000 dollars for an addition to the Nolan Brown residence on North Llano. Randall Mc Bride obtained 300 dollars to enclose a porch at 314 East Austin.
The Sisters of Divine Providence of St Mary’s Catholic Church celebrate their Texas order’s centennial with March 13 observances led by Mayor Henke who proclaims Divine Providence Day. A 2 p m Solemn High Mass at St Mary’s features Rev Alexis Kraus Rev Victor Schmidtzinsky Rev Carlos Juenke and Rev Joe Petsch with others assisting.
Restoration work on the old Gillespie County Courthouse began Monday after weather delays. Foreman Jake Pehl leads a crew with Harold Pahl Kenton Pahl and Alvin Pohl, as Milton Moseley directs cataloguing of all salvaged wood and grill work for reuse in the rebuilding. The east wall and second story above the former district judge’s bench are being reinforced while more workers join. Funded by the Eugene McDermotts of Dallas, the project aims to convert the building into a library and community hall, with local residents expressing gratitude.
County Assessor-Collector Milton Durst announces readiness to issue conditional voter registration certificates starting tomorrow, March 3. The new free registration law, enacted by the 59th Legislature, was signed by the Governor last Thursday. Continued on page 6.
The Red Cross Bloodmobile in Gillespie County exceeded its 88 pint quota by 63 pints, collecting 151 with 60 first time donors and 14 deferred. Father Schneider provided his 27th pint while parish volunteers from St Mary’s aided the drive at the Community Savings Center Hall. Next visit is May 26 at First Baptist Church.
Prominent Texans John Ben Shepperd George Hill and Ted C Connell join the advisory board for the Fleet Admiral Chester W Nimitz Naval Museum in Fredericksburg Texas. The board plans a state and national drive to restore the old Nimitz Hotel as a memorial and naval shrine honoring the admiral and his youth.
Fredericksburg Lions Club hears details on a 250000 municipal bond for Oakcrest Park improvements. Co chairs Alton Klier and Harold Stehling outline a park with a dam to create the county’s largest water body for rowing and fishing, urging action to avoid delay in recreational facilities.
The Rev. Harold C. Gosnell eulogized Admiral Chester W. Nimitz as a man who earned tribute by sacrificing his life and achievements. Memorial services were held in Fredericksburg High School Auditorium with Nimitz family members attending, noting his rise to the highest rank in U. S. naval history. The event was sponsored by the Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz Naval Museum board and reflected on his hometown legacy.
Fredricksburg Public Schools announce a March 7 to 11 visitation week under State Board of Education. no special exhibits or conferences planned. Parents may observe classes as usual, with grade specific visit times and high school access. No school March 11 due to Alamo District Convention in San Antonio.
The 1966 Gillespie County Fair Queen will be chosen on Friday March 11 at 8 p m in City Hall. Out of town judges will select the queen and two duchesses from the junior classes of Fredericksburg St Marys and Harper High Schools. Juniors from the three schools are summoned due to summer and fall availability.
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