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Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1963

Page

13

State Capitol Highlights And Sidelights

In Austin on November 9 the question arose whether removing the poll tax as a voting prerequisite would reduce state aid to schools. The answer was no. Dr. D. Richard Bowles of Austin, former president of the Texas...

Austin Texas D. Richard Bowles The State Teachers Association Bowles Texas Commission On Alcoholism Macon W. Freeman U. S Freeman Alcoholics Anonymous

Immel Joins Goodyear Store Staff In Texas

Lyndon Immel of Lere joins the staff of the Gen tral Electric appliance and Goodyear Tires store as salesman at Goodyear. Immel, formerly with W. H. Osbourn at Texaco, invites friends to visit the shop to explore appliances and merchandise offered.

Goodyuest Leroy Loth Lyndon Immel Lere Gentral Electric Goodyear Lare Immel W. H. Osbourn Texaco Gasoline Immel

A&M Teams Tie for Sixth in National Judging Contest

Texas A M University senior meats judging and senior livestock judging teams both finished sixth at the intercollegiate judging contest during the American Royal Livestock Show in Kansas City Missouri last week. Clifford Spaeth of Doss ranked fourth high individual in beef grading. Joe Sagebiel of Willow City was on the livestock team.

Texas A& M University Kansas City Clifford Spaeth Doss Joe Sagebiel Willow City

Stonewall area ticket sources and TV booster tower explained

Tickets for the Stonewall event are sold by Chamber of Commerce directors and local shops. A newly built television booster tower east of the Humble pipeline tower stands about 250 feet high and helps San Antonio signals reach Lions Burnet and nearby towns. Arrowheads are now called projective points and hunting licenses aren’t needed to find items in the Standard classifieds.

Stonewall Chamber of Commerce Roscoe Basa Harvey Eckert Alvin Weinheimer Jr Howard Cravens Simon J. Burg Otto Schumann Tom Weinheimer Buddy Hodges Stonewall Llaneway Humble Dewey Chase San Antonio Lions Burnet

Fair Directors And Families Are Honored At Annual Party

Gillespie County Fair Association directors and families were guests at an Andy's Diner and Klett's Food Way hosted afternoon event at the Fair Grounds Bier Garten. Felix Pehl and his Old Timers provided music as directors enjoyed a chicken barbecue and treats for children.

Gillespie County Fair Association Andy Klett Felix Pehl Henry Kneese Andrew Knopp Andy's Walter Klett

Harper Weekend Visitors and Church Guest Speaker

Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Durst of San Antonio spent the weekend with her mother Mrs. R. B. Goff. Mr. and Mrs. B. L. Cook of Fredericksburg and Mrs. FE. J. Marshall of Kerrville passed through Harper en route to Arizona to visit Earnest Stewart who was seriously ill. Rev. Wayne Beadle of San Antonio was guest speaker at the Pentecostal Church Sunday morning in Rev. Carlos Parker’s absence on a hunting trip in Colorado. Mr. and Mrs. Dale Cook and son Bryan of San Antonio and Mrs. Don Rains and her little daughter of Louisiana visited relatives here Sunday afternoon.

Daniel Durst San Antonio R. B. Goff B. L. Cook Fredericksburg FE. J. Marshall Kerrville Harper Arizona Colorado Dale Cook Bryan Don Rains Lousiana

International Red Cross marks 100th year and praises Clara Barton

The article notes the International Red Cross reaching its 100th anniversary in 63 with the American Red Cross in its 82nd year. It credits Clara Barton for founding the American society in 1881 and outlines its chartered duties to aid sick and wounded, provide relief to disaster victims, and support both national and international relief efforts. It highlights $539 million in international aid since the Russian famine and envisions expansion in the second century while honoring Kennedy's “tradition of mercy.”

World Red Cross American Red Cross U. S Henri Dunant Clara Barton Red Cross American Association of the Red Cross American Society Europe Miss Barton Michigan United States Congress Russia Kennedy

Card of Thanks for Sympathy After Death of Mrs Barker

The bereaved family expresses heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for sympathy after the death of their sister Mrs Harry F Barker. Special thanks to Rev L J Durkdp Doctor Lorence Feller pallbearers Schaetter Funeral Home and to those who sent flowers and sympathy cards.

Gour Harry F. Barker L. J. Durkdp Lorence Feller Schaetter

Thanks to Doctors and Helpers at Keidel Memorial Hospital

A note of gratitude from Hilmar Weiershausen to Dr Stein Dr Perry and Keidel Memorial Hospital nurses for meals and care. He also thanks Pastor Henry F Trepentow Pastor Drust Father Schneider neighbors relatives and friends for prayers visits and get well wishes. God bless you all.

Stein Perry Keidel Memorial Hospital Henry F. Trepntow Drust Father Schneider Hilmar Weiershausen

Angus Sale Set for November 9 at Gillespie County Fair Grounds

The 13th annual Hill Country Angus Association sale occurs November 9 1963 at Fredericksburg Texas Gillespie County Fair Grounds. Fifty six bulls and twenty six females are consigned with fertility tests and breeder guarantees. Cattle may be shipped anywhere and catalogs available from C A Stone Fredericksburg. Consignees include Ricks Lampasas Stone Hartmann Johnson City Kendall George West Lux Comfort Meier Kennerly etc.

Hill Country Angus Association Gillespie County Fair Grounds Fredericksburg Texas Ic. A. Stone P. O G. H. Ricks Lampasas James Ricks C. A. Stone Chester Hartmann Johnson City Bill Kendall George West Forrest Lux Comfort Victor Meier Luckenbach O. H. Grona

Mrs Calloway to Attend Spring Fashion Market

Mrs. Homer Calloway buyer for Kendall Hodges will attend the annual spring fashion market in Dallas from Oct 27 to Nov 1. Buyers will select spring fashions and accessories for women and children from over 7 000 lines on display at a market sponsored by National Fashion Exhibitors of America and the American Fashion Association.

Homer Calloway Kendall Hodges Dallas National Fashing Exhibitors of America American Fashion Association New York West Coast

Raleigh Helped Pave Path to English American Settlements

Sir Walter Raleigh, an English courtier of Queen Elizabeth I, helped open the way for English settlement in America via exploration and colony sponsorship during the late 16th century.

Sir Walter Raleigh Queen Elizabeth America

Fredericksburg Publishing Co. Offers Affordable calling cards

The Fredericksburg Publishing Company advertises business and social calling cards printed at a reasonable price, highlighting value for local professionals and residents seeking custom stationery.

Fredericksburg Publishing Co

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State Capitol A&m Masonic Lodge AF & AM James Bender Vernon Penick Lawrence Feller International Red Cross A. A. Gitter Gillespie Red Cross Alexander Hamilton Hudson River General Electric Slim Trimg E Corning G.E T. V E. Main St GE. T.V Ister Mrs Calloway Fischer Nimitz MAICO E. Houston St Buria Schaetter’s Ambulance and Funeral Service
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