Rhodes Named Regional TIL Band Chairman
Tom Rhodes, director of the Fredericksburg High School Band, was named band chairman of Region 17 of the Texas Interscholastic League. He will supervise TEL band and orchestra activities across three districts in Central and South Texas, covering all classes from Class C to Class AAAA with 154 participating organizations. Rhodes previously served last year as district chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Rhodes
Fredericksburg
South Texas
Rhodes
Misunderstanding Causes Losses in Social Security Benefits
James B. Marley of the Social Security District Office in Austin warns that many miss social security payments due to misunderstanding earnings provisions. He urges contacting the Austin district office at 531 Barton Springs Road for accurate information and notes eligibility nuances for retirees who continue to work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James B. Marley
Social Security
Austin
Social Security District
Barton Springs Road
Bethany Circles Hold Meetings at Lutheran Church
Bethany Lutheran Church circles held Bible discussions during the first week of August. Lydia Circle met Aug 1 with Mrs Victor Ottmers as hostess and Mrs B L Klostermann as study leader, eleven attended the Sarah Circle met Aug 4 with Mrs L T Fiedler as study leader, Leah Circle met midweek with Mrs Harry Kunz as hostess and program leaders Ewald Rode and others guiding study and meditation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethany Lutheran Church
Jesus Christ
Lydia Circle
Victor Ottmers
B. L Klostermann
Herbert Grote
August Behrend Jr
Sarah
L. T. Fiedler
R. P. Beissig
Ad Olfers
Bruno Doebbler
Leah Circle
Harry Kunz
Ewald Rode
Royee Fischer
Kurt Hansen
Victor Stahl
Ft Worth Home Showcases Doebbler Quarry Stone
A Ft Worth residence for Mr and Mrs E M Rosenthal uses stone from Doebbler Quarry near Grapetown. The 4000 square foot exterior features random thick ledge stone with glass walls and cedar details. A 1200 foot family room centers on a 12 by 16 foot fireplace carved from three large Doebbler slabs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ft. Worth
E. M. Rosenthal
Doebbler
Grapetown
Rosenthal
Walter Doebbler
Bogisch Named President of Highland Park State Bank San Antonio
M. L. Bogisch, a former Fredericksburg and Yorktown banker, takes over as president of Highland Park State Bank in San Antonio succeeding Col. A. R. Reeves. The bank, with more than 14 million in deposits and around 50 employees, moved Bogisch and his wife to San Antonio in June 1963 after selling Yorktown interests. Reeves remains on the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Bogisch
Fredericksburg
Yorktown
Highland Park State Bank
San Antonio
Bogisch
Security State Bank
First National Bank
Yorktown Bank
Col. A. R Reeves
Col. Reeves
Griffin Serving on USS Hornet in Pacific War Roles
James L. Griffin a aerographer's mate airman in the US Navy serves aboard the antisubmarine carrier USS Hornet during a Pearl Harbor visit. Hornet took part in raids on Palau Yap and Trekk Saipan battles Philippine Sea Surigao Strait and attacks on Luzon Formosa. The carrier hub of a hunter killer task group and flagship of Division 17 in the Pacific Fleet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James L. Griffin
USN
David L. Griffin
Rt 2
Fredericksburg
Texas
Hornet
Pearl Harbor
Hawaii
Palau
Yap
Saipan
Philippine Sea
Surigao Strait
Luzon
Formosa
Division 17
Hawaiian
Morris Schaefer Visited Here Then Returned to Base
Lance Corporal Morris Schaefer, US Marines, returned to Marine Corps Base 29 Palms California after a three week visit with his parents in Deanville and with friends in Dallas Kerrville and College Station. He plans a return trip via the Grand Canyon Hoover Dam and Las Vegas. Rev and Mrs W E Doerr of Harper and family completed a two week tour through Oklahoma Kansas Missouri and Iowa en route to Wisconsin. Wedding invitations and gifts are offered by Fredericksburg Publishing Co.
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Morris Schaefer
US Marines
Marine Corps
29 Palms
California
Marvin Schaefer
Dallas
Kerrville
College Station
Deanville
Texas
J. D. Cowen
Morris
Grand Canyon Hoover Dam
Las Vegas
W. E. Doerr
Harper
Oklahoma
Kansas
Missouri
Iowa
Harry Land Hosts Barbecue Dinner Before Retirement
Fredericksburg City Clerk and tax assessor-collector Harry Land hosted a noon barbecue for the Mayor, City Commission, and all city staff at the fire station. He will retire September 30 and be replaced by Herman Leifeste, while remaining with the city part time. Land received surprise gifts including an engraved wrist watch. staff gave a hunting knife and fishing gear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Land
Fredericksburg
Land
Herman Leifeste
Economist Sees Modest 1963 Farm Outlook With Stable Prices
Extension economist John McHaney projects small price changes, steady or rising farm income, and a slightly higher output in 1963. Domestic demand remains strong, exports stay high, while European Common Market policies loom as a long term factor. Farm assets advance, debts rise about six percent, and consolidation and modernization trend upward across sectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McHaney
European Common Market
McHaney
Maj C H Will Enrolled At Army Staff College Fort Leavenworth
Major Clement H Will son of Mrs Clara E Will of Fredericksburg Texas attends the 38 week regular course at the U S Army Command and General Staff College Fort Leavenworth Kansas. The program trains officers for command and general staff roles at division corps and field army levels. Will is a 1944 San Antonio Vocational High School graduate and earned a B A in 1962 from the University of Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Leavenworth
Kan
AHTNC
Clement H. Will
Clara E. Will
Burbank Street
Fredericksburg
Texas
U. S. Army Command and General Staff College
U. S. Army
U. S
Will
San Antonio Vocational High School
University of Maryland
Tractor-Trailer Carrying Celery Crashes Near Fredericksburg
A tractor-trailer with 30,000 pounds of celery overturned five miles east of Fredericksburg on US 290 at 1 15 p m Saturday. Driver T A Reynolds of Hensarling Cattle and Feed Co Madisonville Texas said steering problems caused the loss of control. The trailer detached, Reynolds suffered minor injuries and was treated after a hospital check. Damages to tractor and trailer were estimated at 10 000 by State Highway Patrolman Walter Werner. The rig was en route from California to Houston and had stopped east of the crash to refill the refrigeration unit. A Houston crew was sent to recover the cargo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg
U. S. Highway 290
T. A. Reynolds
Hensarling Cattle and Feed Co
Madisonville
Texas
Walter Werner
California
Houston
Concordia Hosts Annual Family Night At Sunnyside Tavern
The Concordia men's singing club directed by Ernest Crenwelge held its annual family night at the Sunnyside Tavern on Monday. After a barbecue supper, the choir performed several songs while guests visited on the tavern patio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concordia
Ernest Crenwelge
Sunnyside
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San Antonio Bank
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Fredericksburg Publishing Co
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Ag Prospects
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C. H. Wile
Army Staff College
Schaetter’s
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Starkist
Kraft All Purpose
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Roegelein
Black Hawk
Pko
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