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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1975
Page
1
The piece describes Fredericksburg and other towns lighting up as stores stay busy to beat the heat. It notes a migration of a wizarding email spinoff and crickets moving from countryside to city, with insect control and a Disney inspired journey back to the countryside.
Countywide enrollment climbs to 2390, up 28 from August 18, with Fredericksburg Independent School District at 1933, teaching staff and five systems reporting. Rocky Hill rises to 31, St. Mary's at 147, Doss steady, others hold at first day totals. overall pattern settling after Labor Day.
Gillespie County Commissioners authorize two new ambulance items totaling 417.10 and loosen future small purchases under 100 without court approval. Scoop Stretcher allows sliding a patient onto the stretcher. portable suction device is battery powered for on scene use.
The Exhibit of Outstanding School Architecture will be shown at the 1975 Joint Annual Convention of the Texas Association of School Boards and the Texas Association of School Administrators. Sept 27 to 29 at the San Antonio Convention Center features Fredericksburg Primary School as a highlighted entry designed by Barnes Landes Goodman and Youngblood. The screening committee includes representatives from the Texas Society of Architects and notes the focus on efficient and innovative design.
City commissioners adopt a General Fund budget of 723 657 36 for 1975 76, with receipts 644 990 and ending balance 180 456 12. Major revenue sources include cash on hand 207 471 52 sales tax 185 000 and tax collections 210 000. Separate park budget 179 102 87 approved for Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park with 174 870 in disbursements and 4 232 87 left. An annexation petition from Gillespie County Fairs and Festivals Association set for Sept 11 planning and zoning review, with special meeting Sept 12 if approved. Building permit for gazebo at Oma Koock's Restaurant approved after insurance letter assurances.
City Commission approves a 15 cent per hour pay increase for Municipal Employees retroactive to September 4 and effective next pay period. The raise trails the proposed 15 percent across the board hike. The meeting also covered sewer and water needs for Gillespie County Fair and Festivals Association new fair grounds site along Texas Highway 16 with plans to install utilities ahead of construction in about ten months.
Fredericksburg Independent School District hosts CEP registration for fall courses on September 15 and 16 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the principal’s office. The program marks its second year with 26 courses, including new classes such as German, metric system, welding, nurses aide training, and football for women, plus freshman algebra through Schreiner College.
The Fredericksburg Junior High PTA began the 1975-76 season with 138 members meeting in the new primary building. Hans Bergner discussed the building’s flexible design and potential uses. An open house may follow later this month as officers outlined plans and reports.
A note indicates that the summary of proposed Constitutional Amendments to be voted on by Texas voters on November 4, 1975 appears on page 3, section 2, of the Standard.
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