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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1963
Page
1
The writer explains why rumors about the John Birch Society being Communist sponsored are unfounded. He defends the group as staunchly anti Communist and highlights its aims to preserve individual freedom, while noting he does not belong to it. Continued discussion appears on page 7.
Four candidates compete for three open seats on the Fredericksburg Independent School District board in the April 6 election. Incumbents Dr. Vern Spiva and Roland Schmidt seek re election along with Walter Klett and Arthur Pressler others. Arthur H Kowert not seeking reelection after 12 years as president. New board will join holdovers Tyrus Cox Allen Keller Bruce Scully and Weston Luckenbach.
Three children were born in local hospitals in the past week. Kenneth C. Wood and wife of Boerne welcomed Warren Ray, seven pounds ten and a half ounces, on March 6. Richard Horne and wife of Junction welcomed Ricky Ray, birth details incomplete. Alfred Sultemeier and wife of Fredericksburg welcomed a son weighing seven pounds eight ounces on March 11.
A district engineer states the State Highway Department found no basis to install signals at East Travis Street and San Antonio Street in Fredericksburg after Feb 1963 traffic studies. The Uniform Act regulating highway traffic guides the decision to withhold signals to ensure safety and uniformity.
The Fredericksburg Jaycees invite nominations for Boss of the Year to be presented at a banquet in the American Legion Hall. Nominations close March 25. Forms are available at Pioneer Village Restaurant Fredericksburg National Bank Heinen Auto Supply and Security State Bank. The event begins with a social hour at 6:30 and dinner at 7:30 on March 28.
Sister M Elaine D C P known as Texas Composer of the Year received a warm tribute from St Marys Parish and friends. The observance spanned Sunday masses at St Marys Church a program at St Josephs Hall and a reception at St Marys Elementary.
Two local businessmen died in a plane crash Sunday. Nearby authorities investigated the crash scene as family and colleagues mourned.
W. E. Billy Fricke and Alyis R. Meuth both 34 died when their private plane struck a power line and burned in a field seven miles northwest of Fredericksburg. Fricke led Quality Peanut Co and Fricke Trucking, also serving as Democratic chairman. Meuth headed Southwest Agriculture Co-Op and was active in the Jaycees. Witnesses say the craft circled in distress before the crash during foggy morning conditions near the Arthur Stehling ranch.
The county and city will jointly fund a 24 foot wide paved road from U S 290 to the National Guard Armory in the southwest city. The March session of the Commissioners Court approved equal cost sharing. The court also granted $250 to Pioneer Memorial Library after a pitch by the Historical Society. The Fredericksburg National Bank quarterly school funds report showed cash balances of 24303.69 in the operating fund 3877.62 in transportation and 52357.55 in the permanent fund. G B Worley was reemployed as County Juvenile Officer.
Mrs V B Spiva Jr was in San Antonio Friday as a platform guest at the Texas State Teachers Association morning meeting in the Municipal Auditorium She is serving the second year of a three year term as president of the Seventh District of the Texas Congress of Parents and Teachers.
An area Texas Farm Bureau meeting to discuss the forthcoming wheat referendum will be held here on Thursday March 21. C H DeVaney of Coahoma TFB president announced the purpose of the meeting one of six to be held in different areas of the state during March 18 20. Delegates from 22 counties are expected to attend the local meeting. The referendum may be held late May or early June and requires a two thirds yes vote to implement for the 1964 crop.
The Gillespie County 4 H Favorite Food Show takes place Saturday at the American Legion Hall. Judging begins at 1 30 p m with Rosa Lee Gilli land Edith Reynolds and A J Brown serving as judges. More than 25 4 Hers plan to enter the achievement event by preparing their chosen favorite foods at home for exhibit.
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