British Medical Men of Harveian Society Visit Fredericksburg
Distinguished Harveian Society of London doctors arrive in Fredericksburg for a local tour with hosts Dr. William Crawford Dr. Chester Burns and Dr. Lawrence Abel among the group. Photographs show penicillin pioneer Dr. Dickson Wright and colleagues on the Moseley Gallery and Montgomery garden visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harveian Society of London
Fredericksburg
Pioneer Museum
Chester R. Burns
UT Medical Branch
Galveston
William Crawford
Fort Worth
H R. Mitchell
London
Lorence W. Feller
Milton M. Moseley
Lawrence Abel
Society
Distinguished British doctors visit Fredericksburg on Texas tour
A 24 member party of distinguished British physicians and companions, including Dr Dixon Wright renowned for penicillin use in 1929, toured the state arranged by the University of Texas System for the Harveian Society of London. The group includes Dr Margaret Witt and Dr Agnes Moffat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg
University of Texas System
Harveian Society of London
Dickson Wright
Alexander Fleming
Margaret Witt
London
Agnes Moffat
Peterborough
Ontario
Canada
R. K. Magee
We Believe We Shall Not Forget primary call to vote
A civic appeal urges Hill County to remember public officials and vote in the May 6 primary. It emphasizes honesty, punishment for crime, fair taxation, and economical state government, urging all to vote and not rely on neighbors. Continued on page 5, Sec.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hill Country
Gillespie County Fair Float To Parade Thursday Night
Home town residents will view the Gillespie County Fair float along with the Stonewall Peach Jamboree float and a western parade float on Thursday night April 27 at 8 p.m. Fredericksburg High School Band led by Tom Rhodes will perform. The Gillespie float winner from Fiesta Flambeau parade will feature Queen Ter Rusenberger and duchesses Jane Foster and Chela Gamel of Harper. Peach Jamboree Queen Cora Lynn Basse and duchesses Patricia Whitewood and Vicki Rockenbaugh ride the JAMboree float. Parade starts at the Fredericksburg Coca-Cola Bottling Company and ends at Nimitz Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg High School
Tom Rhodes
San Antonio
Ter Rusenberger
Jane Foster
Chela Gamel
Harper
Connie Klinksiek
Belton Klinksiek
Cora Lynn Basse
Patricia Whitewood
Vicki Rockenbaugh
Fredericksburg
Coca - Cola Bottling Company
Main Street
Nimitz Center
Guarjardo Acquitted In Murder Trial
Guarjardo was acquitted in a murder trial in Second 38th District Court for the May 21, 1971 shooting death of Crispin Sanchez. The jury verdict came at 5 25 p m after opening with jury selection and witness testimony earlier in the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elasando Guardjardo
Crispin Sanchez
Marvin Blackburn
Sirimo Velasques
Velesques
Gillespie
Texas Department of Corrections
38Th District Court
Salamander species breathe through skin and mouth lining
About 150 salamander species lack lungs and gills and instead absorb oxygen through their skin and the lining of their mouths, a unique respiration method observed across these amphibians.
Second Founders Day Observance Planned in Fredericksburg
A planning meeting for the Second Annual Founders Day set for May 6 and 7 was held to review preparations. General Chairman Bill Ben reported strong progress and predicted a gala event with a 10 am May 6 kick off. Hostesses from local youth and donations for a country store were announced for the celebration of Fredericksburg and Hill Country heritage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Ben
Carolyn Eckhardt
Walter Schlaudt
Merlee Petermann
Bench
Fredericksburg
Daylight Saving Time Begins This Weekend
The change occurs Sunday at 2 am signaling clocks move ahead one hour. Most people set their clocks before bed Saturday night to avoid losing any morning time.
Legion Auxiliary District Convention Held In Fredericksburg
The Louis Jordan Post and Auxiliary of the American Legion hosted the 21st District Spring Convention in Fredericksburg over the weekend. Marvin Blackburn, judge of the 38th Judicial District, spoke at the Saturday banquet. District Commander Edward Graves presided at Post meetings with Mrs Faye Graves leading Auxiliary sessions. Memorial service Sunday and district post awards culminated the event with several department officers in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion
Waggoner Carr
Lubbock
G. B. McKinzie
Marvin Blackburn
Ed Graves
San Angelo
Larry Lahaie
Kilgore
Hector Garcia
Uvalde
Jerry Hidalgo
Sgt
Leo Itz
Louis Jordan Post
Auxiliary of the
American Legion
21St District
Second 38Th Judicial District
Fredericksburg
Cr. McKinzie
Elmore McCray
Auxiliary Department
Doris Chamber
Graves
Connally Campaigns Here For Lt Governor Bid
Texas State Senator Wayne Connally spoke in Floresville on his candidacy for lieutenant governor. He urged integrity and experience as essential for the office and noted public interest in the race is low. He planned five more appearances, ending the day in Eagle Pass amid calls to restore public accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Connally
Texas
Sunday House Convention Center
U.S
State Capitol
Connally
Eagle Pass
Oon
B. L. Enderle Place
US Highway 290
Allen Keller
Len Connally
70th Saengerfest at Turner Hall Sunday
The Gillespie Saenger Band hosts the 70th Saengerfest at Turner Hall on Sunday April 30. Events begin at 3 p m with a business meeting, then Kammers at 4 30 p m and dinner at 6 p m. An 8 p m concert features multiple choirs and Pehl's Old Time Band for dancing afterward.
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Gillespie Saenger
Turner Hall
Arion Maennerchor
Kammers
Pehl
Alex Frantzen
Arion
Danny Meyer Named President of Fredericksburg Jaycees
Danny Meyer of the WE. Mund Construction Co. was chosen president of the Fredericksburg Jaycees at their annual officers election. He succeeds Danny Leyendecker and will be installed at the May banquet with officers Eddie Ince Dr. Charles Schmidt Bill Powell Bruce Boening and Marion Inman among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danny Meyer
WE. Mund Construction Co
Fredericksburg Jaycees
Danny Leyendecker
Eddie Ince
Charles Schmidt
Scond
Bill Powell
Bruce Boening
Marion Inman
Lee Bodenhamer
Mike Cheek
Allen Henke
Bill Mund
Weather Facts April Rainfall and Temperature Note
April rainfall totals show 81. This week 59 and year to date 2.84. Last year at this date 1.01. Temperature low was 45 on April 22 and high 1987.
Joseph Reelected President of Hospital Board
Joseph Reelected Hospital Board Henry L. Joseph president of Fredericksburg National Bank and Hill Country Memorial Hospital Board of trustees since 1967 was reelected at the annual meeting. He has served as president since the hospital opened in February 1971 and cited steady progress and break even operation in the first year with strong support from Keidel Memorial and Fredericksburg Hospital. Other officers named include Matthew Pyka Jr as vice president and A J Nixon as treasurer, with Gerald Schmidt elected secretary. The executive committee includes C O Balser Roy Stroeher and Gilbert Borchers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry L. Joseph
Fredericksburg National Bank
Hill Country Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees
Joseph
Keidel Memorial Hospital
Fredericksburg
Matthew Pyka
Security State Bank and Trust
A J Nixon
E. L. Nixon & Son, Inc
Gerald Schmidt
C. O Balser
Balser and Davidson
Roy Stroeher
Arco Petroleum
Gilbert Borchers
Also Mentioned on This Page
Moseley Galerie
Moseley Place
Philip Montgomery
Montgomery Garden
Harveian Society
Standard Photos
Snelson, Blackburn and Poor
Guarjardo
Old Town
Elouise Teschner
Kathy Schmidt
Darlene Kordzik
Barbara Maurer
Marie Eckhardt
Judy Hohenberger
Joyce Pyka
Veronica Fritz
Elenora Ottmers
Loretta Schmidt
Nita Burg
Sen.Connally
St. Mary's Mary Chorale
Kathryn Marie
Yvonne Kammiah
Patsy Williams
The
Jaycees
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