Rename Johnson Nimitz Park in Fredericksburg proposal
Citizens urge Fredericksburg City Commission to develop county surplus airport land into a first class park and rename it Johnson Nimitz Park in honor of Chester Nimitz and President Johnson. Park supporters note the site’s potential as a major local amenity and civic tribute.
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Johnson-Nimitz Park
Oakcrest Park
Fredericksburg
Texas
Commissioners Court
Chambers of Commerce
Park Committee
City Commission
Chester Nimitz
Johnson
Three Local Hospitals Welcome Three Newborns
Three children were born in local hospitals this past week. Tammy Rene Newman, a girl weighing seven pounds four and a half ounces, arrived March 12 to Mr. and Mrs. Jerasu Newman of San Antonio. A Fredericksburg girl weighing seven pounds five and a half ounces followed on March 17 to Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Hall. Another Fredericksburg boy weighing eight pounds two ounces was born March 18 to Mr. and Mrs. Troy Zabroky. Also, operations were performed on five residents from Fredericksburg and nearby areas, including Thomas Belick and Mrs H C Hannemann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerasu Newman
San Antonio
Tammy Rene
Sidney Hall
Fredericksburg
Troy Zabroky
German Army Chief of Staff enjoys Texas Hill Country visit
Gen. Alfred E. Zerbel, chief of staff of West Germany, spent a relaxing day in Gillespie County and surrounding Texas Hill Country. He attended a Lutheran church service with German hymns, toured the LBJ Ranch, and joined a barbecue with local hosts, arriving by helicopter from Fort Sam Houston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Texas Hill Country
Alfred E. Zerbel
Army of the Republic of
Johnson
Gillespie County
Fourth Army
Fort Sam Houston
Sidney Henke
William Petmecky
Chamber of Commerce
Oliver Schaetter
C of C
E. A. Weimer
Zion Lutheran Church
Kermit Menking
LBJ
Cyrus Heard
Doss
Heard
J. S. Billups
Texas
Fredericksburg
Alfred Zerbel
Army of the
Alfred H. Rahe Fredericksburg Auto Dealer Dies
Funeral services were held Sunday for Alfred H. Rahe 57 a prominent Fredericksburg automobile dealer who died unexpectedly Friday March 13. The event featured a oompah band led by Felix Peh and included a visit by Gen Zerbel with mementos as Hans Hannemann presented a history copy and Oliver Schaetter offered a brochure of Fredericksburg. Zion Lutheran hosts served coffee and church members attended a reception. The procession included dignitaries and a United States Army tour group later visited Fort Hood.
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Alfred H. Rahe
Fredericksburg
Oompah Band
Felix Peh
Zerbel
Hans Hannemann
Gillespie County
Zion
Manfred Kublitz
Volker H. Zschoch
James V. Christy
Fourth Army
L. L. Schran
Ft. Sam Houston
Fred Wilkins
Information Office
San Antonio
Fort Hood
United States Army
Arthur Schaetter Named Boss of Year in 1963
Arthur Schaetter of Schaetter Funeral Home in Fredericksburg and Comfort was named 1963 Boss of the Year by the Junior Chamber of Commerce. The award was presented by previous-year winner Ailien Keller. Schaetter, who began as a cobbler and saddle repairman, earned his State Embalming Board license in 1921 and helped establish Fredericksburg’s first motorized hearse and first funeral home.
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Junior Chamber of Commerce
Schaetter
Ailien Keller
Bill R. Shelton
Texas Industrial Commission
Jayvees
Fredericksburg
Schaetter Funeral Home
Texas
Arthur Schaetter
The
Jaycees
Allen Keller
Bob France
Jaycee
States Outstanding Young Farmer To Be Named Here
The Texas Jaycees will name the state Outstanding Young Farmer at a Saturday banquet in the National Guard Armory in Fredericksburg. Congressman W. R. Poage will be principal speaker. Lone Star Gas salutes nominees including F. C. Lochte. Readiness for a Madison trip and two-day events highlight the pageant weekend with registrations and activities at the Armory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congressman Poage
Gillespie County Historical Society
Gillespie County Fair Association
KNAF
Jan Cox
Peggy Schnerr
Uncle Jay
Ktbc-Tv
Austin
Fredericksburg
Texas
Texas Jaycees
National Guard
W. R
Bob) Poage
Waco
Texas House of Representatives
Texas Senate
Lone Star Gas Co
Texas Jaycee
F. C. Lochte
Here
Madison
Wis
Armory
Robert Sifford
Harold Stehling
Glenn Dittmar
Sifford
LBJ
Fredolin Kaderli
Kermit Ernst
Hondo Crouch
Alton Oehler
Townsend seeks reelection to Texas House district 65
State Representative Terry Townsend of Brady announced his bid for a third term in the Texas House from the 65th District. He has chaired the House Highways and Roads Committee and serves on several key panels while emphasizing rural voting strength and district experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terry Townsend
Brady
Texas
House of Representatives
Townsend
House
Agriculture
Judiciary
Byron Tunnell
65Th
Gillespie County
Texas House of Representatives
Legis
Crowds Tour Fredericksburg Publishing House Open House
A steady flow of visitors views the new home of the Fredericksburg Publishing Company during an open house event. Attendees tour facilities and observe operations as staff discuss services and community role. Posters and displays highlight local history and publishing milestones.
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Fredericksburg Publishing Com
Fredericksburg Publishing Company
Alfred Petsch
Paul Thompson
Austin
Dr. Thompson
School of Journalism
University of Texas
Stanfard
Historical Tour Receives Praise in Fredericksburg
Over 200 members of the San Antonio Conservation Society toured Fredericksburg on Saturday and were impressed by guides, traditions, and open houses. Visitors sought dates for Saenger fests Schuetzenfests and Old Teamsters Reunions while praising local cooperation from the Chamber of Commerce and other groups. Local press figures and observers from Austin Kerrville and San Antonio attended, with plans for future National Conservation Society visitors in October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio Conservation Society
Frederiksburg
Fredericksburg
Gillespie County Historical Society
Chamber of Commerce
the African Legion
US 87
Sunnyside Tavern
Kerrville Bus Co
National Trust
National Conservation Society
Paul J. Thompson
Austin
University of Texas School of Journalism
Paul R. Busch
San Antonio
Trinity University
Bill Berger
Texas Press Association of
Hondo
Max Thomas
National Editorial Association
Kerrville
Vern Sanford
Texas Press Association
Burnis Lawrence
Texas Press Messenger
State Association
Mary Mabry
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Thomas Belick
H. C. Hannemann
Lawrence Jung
O. B. Fisher
Junction
Bruno Raute
Comfort
John Meyer
Smithfield
Nebraska
Henry Bierschwale
Comfort, Thurs
Congress
Committee On Agriculture
U. S. House
Poage
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