Gillespie County Fair closes old grounds in heartfelt farewell
Bill Petmecky led the final Gillespie County Fair ceremony in Fredericksburg as Alex Frantzen and Curtis Cameron placed a wreath at the track stand. Eagle Scouts lowered the flag as Star Dane won the Derby, while attendance varied and beer prices were cut for the last hours.
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Petmecky
Gillespie County
Alex Frantzen
Association
Curtis Cameron
David Hannemann
Carlos Moellering
Wilbert Hazelett
Frantzen
Pehl
Herzen
Finis
Old Fair
Star Dane
Alfred Petsch
Fredericksburg Publishing Co Raises Newspaper Prices
The Fredericksburg Standard announces a per copy price increase to 15 cents with new newspaper racks accepting three nickels or a nickel and a dime. Mail subscriptions in Gillespie and nearby counties rise to 6 dollars per year or 15 dollars for three years, Texas and national rates at 7 dollars yearly or 16 dollars for three years, plus sales tax. This first hike in five years follows over 25 percent higher production costs and postage up more than 200 percent, with further postage increases anticipated.
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Fredericksburg Publishing Company
Fredericksburg Standard
Gillespie
Texas
United States
Rainfall and Temperature Report for August
This week shows no rainfall recorded. August rainfall totals reach 2.60 inches for the month and 24.12 inches for the year. The date comparison notes last year’s figure at 17.52 inches. The high temperature for August 21 reached 97 degrees and the low was mistyped as m4.
Birthday Party Honoring LBJ Planned in Stonewall
A gala party Saturday Aug 30 at Stonewall Rodeo Grounds honors Lyndon B. Johnson with Lady Bird Johnson cutting a cake. Activities include displays of LBJ memorabilia, a showing of The Journey of Lyndon Johnson, music by the Wagon Aces, dancing, and a barbecue meal. Admission $1.50 for adults, $2.50 barbecue plates. free buses run from LBJ State Park for tours of the LBJ sites.
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Stonewall
Lyndon B. Johnson
United States
Lady Bird Johnson
H.E.B. Company
Howard E. Butt Jr
Carlton White
The
Wagon Aces
Stonewall Dance Pavilion
Stonewall Beautification Club
Stonewall Chamber of Commerce
LBJ
Out of Twen
Bierschwale Named CTEC President In Mason Meeting
Elmer Bierschwale of Gillespie County was chosen president of the Central Texas Electric Cooperative at the post election board meeting held after the Mason membership gathering. The group appointed eleven directors and heard reports from leaders and state consultants.
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Elmer Bierschwale
Gillespie County
Central Texas Electric Cooperative
Mason
Htate Consultants
Leason
Texas
W.C. McWilliams
Lower Colorado River Authority
Coastal States Gas Co
Ralph Lindner
Kendall County
E. Dean Hopf
R. L. Houston Jr
Llano County
Cen-Tex News
Gillespie County Old Teamsters Reunion Observed
Old Teamsters set Gillespie County reunion on Labor Day at Klein's Hall Spring Creek with a 3 p.m. business session followed by fellowship. Pehl's Old Time Band performs in the afternoon and barbecue is served in the evening. attendees should bring their own trimmings and utensils.
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Gillespie County
Old Teamsters
Klein's Hall
Spring Creek
Pehl
Rest Stop Aids Travelers In Fredericksburg Weekend
Local Jaycees set up a rest stop at Hein Chevrolet on West Main Street from Friday August 29 at 6 p.m. to Labor Day, staffed by Jaycees led by Bill Powell. Free coffee and low priced soft drinks offered to weary motorists as part of a state fatigue awareness campaign.
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Fredericksburg
Main Street
West Main Street
Bill Powell
Dick Kant
Jaycee
Rufus C Jones Cited For Highway Beautification
Rufus C Jones maintenance supervisor in Travis County earned the Lady Bird Johnson Award for Highway Beautification. His crew maintains 15 roadside sites and two rest stations along key Texas routes including LBJ State Park and U S 290 near the LBJ Ranch. The effort involves collaboration with Texas Parks and Wildlife, civic groups, garden clubs, Fredericksburg city leadership, and the local chamber.
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Rufus C. Jones
Lady Bird Johnson
Travis County
Travis Long
Austin
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Jones
Lbj State Park
Ranch Road 1
U.S. 290
LBJ
Fredericksburg
Af One
Fredericksburg City Park
Texas 16
Travis
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Cecil Keith
By. B.C. Fisher
Poteet
Algar
Red Tigress
Gillespie County Fair
Cartos Moellering
Wilbert
President Johnson
Lady B
Lyndon Johnson
Harry Middleton
George Christian
Christian
Hill Country
Bierschwale
CTEC
LCRA
Coop
Seereen
E.M. Coon
Firestone
Sate
Seenentad
Aeneamee
Seigwettu
Johnson
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