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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1967
Page
25
The annual Blulespis County Fair parade featured diverse entries led by Grand Marshal Ot Fisher. Five bands and numerous floats from local organizations and businesses highlighted a colorful procession through Low a and surrounding towns, with prizes awarded to standout floats and performances.
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The Around the Square column recaps the seventh annual county fair with baked goods awards, ribbons for canning and sewing, and notable exhibits by Linda Meter Yvonne Kammi, Ruth Tegevket and others. It notes parade highlights by the Lackland Air Force Band and commemorates judges, quilting awards, and the Ladies Department contributions to the fair’s success.
Funeral services were held for Mrs. Carrie Iola Rose in Johnson City with burial in the Masonic Cemetery. Milton Dixon of San Antonio was interred at Sandy Cemetery. Carolyn Sue Bindset was named 1967 68 Queen of the Blanco County Fair and Rodeo. Local residents and visitors, including the Kent family, joined gatherings in Johnson City.
The Doss Community Club and the Doss 4-H Club both took first place in their divisions at the 79th Gillespie County Fair. In 4-H, Doss edged War 4-H with top score, Fredericksburg PRA, Harper FFA, and Stonewall 4-H rounding out the top five. Community Exhibits saw Ross Club claim first with 18 dollars, Stonewall second with 80.86, and other clubs earning placements in educational exhibits and special projects.
Fredericksburg Lions Club heard a presentation by Nimitz Memorial Naval Museum directors on the museum’s progress and funding needs. Dr V B Spiva moderated. Alvin Davidson presented finances, August Faltin described progress, and Francis Walch outlined publicity work. The club was urged to support a local fund drive and statewide campaigns, with funds held in escrow for restoration and expansion. The evening ended with a film, The Life of Admiral Nimitz.
The museum board received its second report on the project with first notes already presented to Gillespie Veterans two weeks earlier. Appearances suggest further briefings to other local groups and community organizations.
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