Ford Visits LBJ Ranch After UT Library Stop
Former President Gerald Ford stayed Tuesday night at the LBJ Ranch in Gillespie County as a guest of Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson after addressing UT students and faculty on the University of Texas campus. He sought ideas for a future library to be built in his honor at the University of Michigan. The LBJ Ranch visit was private and closed to press before Ford continued to Dallas on Wednesday.
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Gerald Ford
Gillespie County
Lyndon B. Johnson
LBJ
Austin
University of Texas
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor
Dallas
House Okays 245000 Budget for Nimitz Center in Texas
The Texas House approved 245173 dollars for the Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz Memorial Naval Museum as part of the 1978-79 appropriations bill despite fierce opposition. After three close votes and roll calls, Rep. Jim Nugent led passage while Rep. John Bryant urged defunding beginning in 1979. The measure now goes to the Senate for final approval.
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Chester W. Nimitz
Texas Senate
Jim Nugent
Kerrville
House
John Bryant
Dallas
Bryant
Nimitz Center
Nugent
Fredericksburg Founders Day Marks 131st Anniversary
Fredericksburg observes Founders Day on Saturday May 7 marking the 131st anniversary of the 1846 founding by German immigrants led by John O Meusebach. Gillespie County Historical Society plans a full program at Pioneer Museum grounds starting with prizes at 9 45 a m and a 10 a m dedication for the Texas State Historical marker at Cross Mountain.
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Fredericksburg
John O. Meusebach
Gillespie County
Pioneer Museum
Texas
Cross Mountain
Fredericksburg property taxes rise 50 percent on average
City of Fredericksburg reports 1976 tax statements show an average 50 percent increase from 1975 due to a new property re evaluation system and higher land and personal property assessments. City Clerk Berniece Seipp notes under-valuation in prior years while project revenue rises from about 250000 to 300000 for 1976.
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City of Fredericksburg
City Hall
Berniece Seipp
Gillespie County Commissioners Court
Fredericksburg Jaycees Seek Distinguished Service Nominees
The Fredericksburg Jaycees invite public nominations for two Distinguished Service Awards the Outstanding Young Man of the Year and Boss of the Year. Nominations must include a short resume and be sent by May 14 to Fredericksburg Jaycees P O Box 694 Fredericksburg Texas 78624. The awards banquet will be held Friday May 20.
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Fredericksburg Jaycees
Jaycees
Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg Middle School Band Plans Spring Concert
Fredericksburg Middle School will present its Annual Spring Concert this Friday May 6 at 8 p.m. in the Fredericksburg High School Auditorium. 298 students across four bands will perform with a 50 cent admission. William Brady's Fifth Grade Band opens the program with four selections including Rudimental Rumpus Streets of Laredo The Instrument Song and Fidgets.
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Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg High School
William Brady
Fredericksburg FFA Wins State Meat Judging Title
Fredericksburg High School four man FFA team won the Texas meats judging state title at College Station with 1301 points, the highest score in state contest history. Members Daniel Woerner Randall Wunderlich Don Weinheimer and Kevin Fritz set top individual standings and will compete in the national contest in Kansas City in October.
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Fredericksburg
Texas A&m University
College Station
Albert Usener
Kevin Fritz
Randall Wunderlich
Daniel Woerner
Don Weinheimer
Roger Green
Fredericksburg High School
Future Farmers of America
FHS
Raymond Woerners
Benno Wunderlichs
Roy Weinheimers
Aaron Fritzs
Woerner
Weinheimer
Wunderlich
Kansas City
Texas
Hallettsville
Snyder
College On
Area VII
Fredericksburg Highs Spring Band Concert and Art Show
Fredericksburg High School hosts an annual night of artwork and music on Tuesday May 10 at the campus. The event starts at 7 p.m. with student art displayed in the main building halls and continues at 8 p.m. with the band concert in the high school auditorium. The art show, titled in retrospect, features work by FHS art students under instructor Barbara Pratt.
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Fredericksburg High School
FHS
Barbara Pratt
Memorial Day Race Meet Adds Three New Events at Gillespie
Gillespie County Fair Grounds unveils a seven event 1977 calendar with three new entries including the Memorial Day Race Meet May 28-30 and Kitty Wells Show May 29. Other new listings cover cattle shows the International Brangus Futurity May 31-June 5 and the Simmental Festival Sale July 10. Established events return featuring June 10-12 Hunter Jumper Show, July 2-4 Racing Festival, and Night in Old Fredericksburg July 16.
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Gillespie County Fair Grounds
Fair Grounds
Gillespie County Fair
David Houston
Old Fredericksburg
Rex Allen Jr
Pedro Gonzales-Gonzales
Dale McBride
Gillespie County Youths Lead In State Meets
Fredericksburg High School students win two citations in the State FFA Judging Contest in College Station. Conrad Mund tops ICT at the State VICA in Ft Worth. Upcoming: James Heimann to run in the State Class AAA Track Meet in Austin May 13-14.
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Gillespie County
Fredericksburg
Texas
FHS
College Station
Conrad Mund
Industrial Cooperative Training
ICT
Vocational Industrial Clubs of America
VICA
Ft. Worth
James Heimann
Austin
Gay Hollis
State University
Harper Girls
The
Standard
Conrad Mund Wins ICT State Contest at Ft Worth
Conrad Mund of Fredericksburg High School became the first ICT student from the school to win a state title by taking first place at the 29th Annual VICA State Contest in Ft Worth. Three other FHS seniors earned first division ribbons for cabinet making, stone cutting, and small engine repair. Local building trades students also earned four first places and one second place overall.
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Conrad Mund
Fredericksburg
Steve Sweeney
Donald Weed
Briggs and Stratton
Norman Stehlings
Bradley Sweeneys
David Weeds
VICA
Ft. Worth
Building Trades
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Meusebach
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Don Durst
Myron Danz
Virginia Clark
Larry Birch
FFA
Ers
Texas A&m
Kevin Kunz
Kenneth Kunzs
Rusty Maenius
Hugo Maeniuses
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