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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1968
Page
1
The author argues that rising taxes and sacrifices follow from continuing wartime commitments. He asserts the United States must uphold SEATO obligations, citing Korea and Vietnam, and warns that failing to meet treaty responsibilities risks atomic war and the collapse of modern civilization.
Reuben Eckhardt was elected executive vice president and managing officer by the Community Savings and Loan Association of Fredericksburg. He has 17 years with the S and L, previously serving as secretary treasurer and vice president, and has deep local roots in Fredericksburg. The association operates offices in Fredericksburg Boerne Marble Falls and Burnet agency with assets near twenty five million dollars.
Fredericksburg public schools begin 1968 69 with 1578 students system wide? nearly identical to 1579 at start of 1967 68. High school enrollments rise to 569 while middle grades fall. primary grades total 466. special education doubles to 7% of pupils, rising from 4 1965 66 and 14 in 1967 68.
Saint Mary’s High and Elementary reported 398 pupils enrolled on the first day of classes, according to Sister Rosamunda. The total marks a drop of 23 from last year’s 421 students.
The Gillespie County Old Teamsters held their 33rd annual reunion Sunday afternoon at Spring Creek Hall despite drizzle. Postmaster William Petmecky lauded the group for aiding Hill Country development and early transportation, essential to area progress. Henry Wendel was reelected president with Walter Reed as VP Alfred Petmecky secretary and Willie Zenner treasurer. Directors re elected included Alex Priess Hugo Mueller August Kott Dayton Kott Henry Petmecky August Land E A Feuge Paul Pliester and Richard Stehling Alfred Enderlin was named a director to replace Ben Fiedler. Max Hohenberger to as oldest man present at 93 years two months.
Fred ericksburg Lions Club members were honored at a women’s night meeting where Lions District 2A-2 Governor Jim Ward spoke. Ward, a San Antonio North Central Club member and attorney, urged moral re awakening and law and order restoration, highlighting Lions Clubs’ reach in Texas and worldwide and calling for active involvement.
Charles Stevenson 30, recent Texas Department of Public Safety Patrolman School graduate, is assigned to the Fredericksburg area joining B L Hierholzer and Mickey Cavaness. A Dripping Springs native, he worked on ranches before training. his wife Janice Monroe and two children Connie Sue 4 and Danny 2 accompany him.
President Lyndon B. Johnson ends one of his longest sojourns at the LBJ Ranch after a period marked by extensive visits and public appearances. The decision concludes a chapter of presidential activity in Texas with local spectators and press coverage observing the former campaign and policy discussions.
City merchants report a heavy cricket invasion along Main Street Fredericksburg with County Agent Duery Menzies urging coordinated dusting with approved insecticides. He warns unsafe poisons should not be used near populated areas and notes the population may migrate or mature in cycles.
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