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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1963
Page
1
Lyndon Wahrmund Steer took top honors at the 31st Youth Stock Show with a standout performance. The event highlighted area youth in agricultural judging and animal care, drawing community interest and fostering local talent.
Nominations are in and judging will select Gillespie County’s Outstanding Young Man and Outstanding Young Farmer for 1962. The two winners will be feted at the Jaycees Annual Distinguished Service Awards banquet at Community Savings Center Hall on Saturday February 2 at 7 pm. Both honorees will be entered in state CYM and OLF events.
The city’s rise as a major Hill Country center stems from faith of businessmen in the region and its citizens. Investments in Hein Brothers’ expansion Nebgen Supermarket and Security State Bank upgrades showcase ongoing confidence in the city’s future and strong local economy.
Fredericksburg Volunteer Firemen installed new officers at their annual barbecue Saturday night with Mayor Sidney Henke presiding. Lee Moldemauer became president, H C Hannemann vice president, Calvin Herbert secretary, Rubin Hahne treasurer. Chief Allen Oestreich and officers were reelected. Henry Kuenemann named Fire Marshal, replacing Clifton Fiedler who resigned effective January 15. Rookie of the year honors went to Otto Hahn Jr Kermit Priess Rubin Duecker and Gus Pehl Jr. Louis Durst received a 25 year service pin.
Gillespie Commissioners Court set salaries for county and precinct officials on a salary basis in its January session. They fixed livestock evaluations for 1963 including $30 for horses and mules and graded cattle at $50 per head, with higher rates for exceptional stock. common sheep $3 per head. hogs $5. common oats $2.59 per head. The court also set county occupation tax at half the state rate and approved the county agent’s $3,300 annual salary share, supplemented by the State Extension Service funds.
The Stonewall Chamber of Commerce held its third annual membership meeting with about 150 present. Principal speaker Cactus Pryor of KTBC Austin urged community progress and neighborly acts as the group elected Harvey Eckert Otto Schumann and Simon Burg to the board. Burg received a plaque for his presidency, the chamber highlighted a parade float program and the first Peach Jamboree on June 30.
Samuel Sagebiel with a long list of wins leads Fat Lamb division at the Gillespie County 4 H and FFA Fat Stock Show held Saturday at Gillespie Fair Grounds amid snowy freezing weather. Kay and Daryl Tatum win Beet Animal Division in Kerrville district show.
Wahrmund wins grand champion steer bred by LBJ Ranch, weighing 950 pounds. Reserve champion steer shown by Kay and Daryl Tatum, Junior Fredericksburg FFA members. Heavyweight Hereford led by Harold Ketron. Champion lightweight Hereford shown by C A Stone Jr. Dan Wade Crenwelge and other youths win Aberdeen Angus, Shorthorn, Brahman titles. champions bred by various ranches across Texas.
Henry Kneese was elected president of the Gillespie County Fair Association at the board meeting held at the Fredericksburg Fire Station auditorium. Kneese, an accountant and Capitol Plastics Company operator from Stonewall, previously served as vice president and treasurer, succeeding Alex Frantzen to lead during the 75th Jubilee Fair.
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