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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1967
Page
13
The 1967 dove season begins Friday September 1 at 1 p.m. in Gillespie and the northern counties, running to October 30 with daily shooting from 1 p.m. to sunset. Bag limit 42 daily or 24 in possession. shotgun capacity limited to three shells. Rifles prohibited. licenses expire August 31 and new licenses required.
Robert and Dudley Parker sons of Vester Parker of Harper earned top honors at Gillespie County Fair 79th annual wool and mohair show. Robert won the grand champion wool fleece and champion Rambouillet fleece. Dudley claimed the 4-H and FFA wool fleece title the Reserve Champion fleece Mohani Show and Reserve Rambouillet fleece.
The article notes Council Bluffs in Iowa served as a supply point where wagon trains paused for rest during the 1849 gold rush era, highlighting its role in coordinating routes and provisioning travelers.
The piece notes August is Sandwich Month praising the quick versatile meal. It cites the Earl of Sandwich as origin, urges homemakers to try fillings like Baked Bean, Avocado Shrimp, and Egg Cheese. It highlights kid appeal and suggests meats for picnics and ahead-of-time prep.
Ranchers Frank Kroll and Fred Welgehausen report rangeland gains from balanced livestock numbers, deferment, fencing, water development, and brush control. Other farmers like Gould Davis Jr and Roscoe Basse described gully stabilization, stockwater ponds, and pipelines to improve water access. Willard Dearing notes vigorous weeping lovegrass despite drought and plans to expand its use across fields.
Thank you notes express appreciation to doctors nurses staff and visitors at Fredericksburg Hospital and Clinic for care and prayers. The bereaved family thanks Rev Kermit Menking Dr Horace King Rev Alvin Durst Father Samuel Heitkamp choir and WSCS members for support and funeral details.
I express heartfelt thanks for acts of sympathy shown after the death of Eugene C. Schmidt and for care received during a hospital stay. Special thanks to Rev. L. J. Durkop and pastors for visits and prayers, to doctors nurses and staff at Fredericksburg and Heidel Memorial Hospitals, and to all who sent flowers cards food or memorials.
The article notes Duke Petty to take a position as manager of an electrical utility in North Carolina. It mentions his connections to North City Tina and ties to local affairs, with references to Kinston and a 20,000 population city. The piece hints at background in regional politics and past service in Georgia and Pennsylvania areas.
The report details officers at the Credit Bureau and their roles as tensions rise. It mentions names like Raymond and others in leadership, with references to press statements and ongoing governance debates affecting the bureau’s direction.
The family expresses gratitude to Rev Li J. Durkep and Mrs Lb. J. Durkep for support as well as soloist Mracd. J Perse and organist. Pallbearers, Scholet Funeral Home, and everyone who sent flowers sympathy cards and memorials.
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