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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1967
Page
1
The Knopp and Metzger shopping center opens tomorrow with a supermarket and department store on West Main and South Orange Streets. The event runs through September with weekly prize drawings culminating in a grand RCA color TV prize. registration is at both stores.
Alfred Petsch reports that the campaign week underscored the U S stance on Vietnam with President Lyndon Johnson seeking to show progress toward a freer South Vietnam. The article argues South Vietnamese desire for self rule strengthens the case for continued U S aid and support, despite Communist opposition. Continued on page 5, section 1.
Kermit Feuge was named ad manager of the Fredericksburg Standard succeeding Rich ard Ven Bibber who held the post for two years. Feuge, a 1964 Fredericksburg High School graduate, is a member of the Fredericksburg National Guard and will split duties between advertising for the paper and photography for the OD WES. The Van Bibber family will remain in Frederickstown as he continues in Kerrville as a rotation.
The FCC in Washington on August 2 granted Fredericksburg Cable Corporation a construction permit to build a community microwave relay station with call letters KRYX G6. It will relay television signals to eight receiving stations on a new tower and two adjacent sites, including KWEX Channel 44, with Dallas Channel 11 studied for future access. The system aims to improve reception across Fredericksburg and expand program variety from major networks and independents. Engineering by Jerrold Equipment Co with Schultz site chosen, cement tower base underway, and CAS Equipment supplying materials. construction ongoing with more stations expected after demand study.
The St. Mary's Indians open the 1967 gridiron season in Fredericksburg Saturday at 8 p.m. They host Bandera on the PHS Field. The squad includes 14 lettermen led by co-captains Gary Eckhardt and Tommy Ellis and features two quarterbacks John Weidenfeller and Steven Jung.
The six Gillespie County schools welcomed 2465 students this week. Fredericksburg city schools added 2005 with Tiarper 281 Stonewall 105 Rocky Hill 42 and Doss 32. Public School enrolls 1584 a new record while St Marys has 421. Principal Bergner notes every classroom is in use and two extra rooms were created this summer.
The 22nd anniversary of Japan’s surrender was observed at the Nimitz Memorial Naval Museum. High ranking officers from all services attended. A Marine uniform was presented in honor of Pic. Sammy Velimar, Fredericksburg’s first Vietnam casualty, with remarks by Gen M J Volkasek and Maj Gen James D. Scott.
Frede ricksburg reported the week’s rainfall of 2.69 inches led by 2.08 inches on Monday in the southern city, with Sunday and Labor Day showers aiding Kendall County. Observer N J Dietel notes the area remains dry in northwest portions while past peaks included May 1969 and September 1966 totals.
Fredericksburg National Bank named Trustee for two Klingelhoefer trust funds aiding Fredericksburg High School students. The first fund established in 1965 provided 40 000 to aid 3 300 in two years, with awards based on need and scholastic standing. The new 20 000 fund adds to annual income of 2 500 for student aid, administered without fee.
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